We're partnering with a high-growth business accelerator to hire an experienced Agency Growth Consultant to support a portfolio of ambitious agency founders through a structured scale-up programme. This is a strategic advisory role focused on coaching, accountability, and commercial growth. You'll work closely with founders to help them identify priorities, solve operational and growth challenges, and execute effectively across every stage of their journey in the programme. You will act as a trusted advisor from onboarding through to programme completion, helping founders improve revenue performance, strengthen operations, and build scalable agency businesses. The Opportunity This position is ideal for someone with a strong consulting, advisory, or fractional leadership background who understands how agencies scale and enjoys working across multiple founder relationships simultaneously. You won't be responsible for delivering execution work directly. Instead, your role will centre on strategic guidance, performance management, problem-solving, and keeping founders focused on the actions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Build tailored growth roadmaps for founders, establishing clear 30/60/90-day priorities aligned to commercial and operational goals Lead structured weekly 1:1 strategy sessions to review progress, remove blockers, and refine priorities based on business performance Conduct monthly performance reviews, tracking milestones, identifying gaps, and recommending strategic adjustments Provide responsive support and strategic guidance through Slack and other communication channels between coaching sessions Advise founders across key areas of agency growth including: Client acquisition and pipeline development Pricing and offer positioning Delivery operations and systems Team structure, hiring, and leadership Partnerships and strategic growth opportunities Personal brand and market positioning Identify risks or operational issues early and proactively guide founders back on track where needed Maintain accurate progress tracking and share key insights, challenges, and success stories with the wider leadership team Learn and apply the organisation's internal methodologies, frameworks, and playbooks to ensure consistency across the founder experience Act as a link between leadership and programme members, translating strategic direction into practical founder-level guidance About You We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with the ability to build trusted advisory relationships quickly. You will ideally have: Proven experience advising founders, business owners, or agency leaders across multiple businesses simultaneously A strong understanding of how agencies operate, grow, and scale commercially Excellent commercial instincts with a focus on revenue growth, pipeline development, and business performance Experience managing multiple client or stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment The confidence to provide direct, clear, and actionable advice Strong written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across Slack and digital communication channels A proactive and adaptable approach, comfortable operating in fast-moving and evolving business environments Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work closely with ambitious founders inside a fast-growth environment where your strategic input will have a direct impact on business outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team and play a key role in helping agency owners scale more effectively, make better decisions, and achieve measurable growth. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
May 14, 2026
Full time
We're partnering with a high-growth business accelerator to hire an experienced Agency Growth Consultant to support a portfolio of ambitious agency founders through a structured scale-up programme. This is a strategic advisory role focused on coaching, accountability, and commercial growth. You'll work closely with founders to help them identify priorities, solve operational and growth challenges, and execute effectively across every stage of their journey in the programme. You will act as a trusted advisor from onboarding through to programme completion, helping founders improve revenue performance, strengthen operations, and build scalable agency businesses. The Opportunity This position is ideal for someone with a strong consulting, advisory, or fractional leadership background who understands how agencies scale and enjoys working across multiple founder relationships simultaneously. You won't be responsible for delivering execution work directly. Instead, your role will centre on strategic guidance, performance management, problem-solving, and keeping founders focused on the actions that drive measurable business outcomes. Key Responsibilities Build tailored growth roadmaps for founders, establishing clear 30/60/90-day priorities aligned to commercial and operational goals Lead structured weekly 1:1 strategy sessions to review progress, remove blockers, and refine priorities based on business performance Conduct monthly performance reviews, tracking milestones, identifying gaps, and recommending strategic adjustments Provide responsive support and strategic guidance through Slack and other communication channels between coaching sessions Advise founders across key areas of agency growth including: Client acquisition and pipeline development Pricing and offer positioning Delivery operations and systems Team structure, hiring, and leadership Partnerships and strategic growth opportunities Personal brand and market positioning Identify risks or operational issues early and proactively guide founders back on track where needed Maintain accurate progress tracking and share key insights, challenges, and success stories with the wider leadership team Learn and apply the organisation's internal methodologies, frameworks, and playbooks to ensure consistency across the founder experience Act as a link between leadership and programme members, translating strategic direction into practical founder-level guidance About You We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with the ability to build trusted advisory relationships quickly. You will ideally have: Proven experience advising founders, business owners, or agency leaders across multiple businesses simultaneously A strong understanding of how agencies operate, grow, and scale commercially Excellent commercial instincts with a focus on revenue growth, pipeline development, and business performance Experience managing multiple client or stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment The confidence to provide direct, clear, and actionable advice Strong written communication skills with the ability to engage effectively across Slack and digital communication channels A proactive and adaptable approach, comfortable operating in fast-moving and evolving business environments Why Apply? This is an opportunity to work closely with ambitious founders inside a fast-growth environment where your strategic input will have a direct impact on business outcomes. You'll join a collaborative, entrepreneurial team and play a key role in helping agency owners scale more effectively, make better decisions, and achieve measurable growth. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
? Legal Talent Acquisition Partner Shape the future of our legal teams. Influence leaders. Build pipelines that matter. If you're a legal recruiter who thrives on pace, complexity, and meaningful partnerships, this role puts you right at the heart of our growth. We're looking for someone who knows the legal market inside out, loves the challenge of high-volume hiring, and brings the confidence to advise senior stakeholders with credibility. This isn't just filling roles - it's owning the strategy that brings exceptional legal talent into our business. What will your day look like: What You'll Own End-to-end hiring across a broad legal portfolio - Paralegals, File Handlers, Assistant Lawyers, Lead Lawyers, and more. High-volume campaigns delivered with pace, structure, and consistency. Proactive talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring we're always ahead of demand. Targeted sourcing to engage passive legal talent through outreach, networks, and market intelligence. Stakeholder partnership - advising on role design, assessment methods, and interview best practice. Candidate experience that feels personal, professional, and seamless from first contact to offer. Data-driven insights using ATS metrics to refine processes and elevate performance. Employer brand activity within the legal community, including events, partnerships, and market presence. Knowledge and Abilities: What You'll Bring Proven experience in high-volume legal recruitment (in-house or agency).Strong understanding of legal role structures , qualification pathways, and market trends.Ability to manage multiple requisitions without compromising quality.Confident stakeholder management and the ability to influence with data and insight.Excellent sourcing capability and long-term talent pooling experience.Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding candidate journeys.Experience using ATS platforms and recruitment analytics. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is your chance to:Shape and elevate our legal hiring strategy.Work closely with senior legal and business leaders.Make a visible impact on how we attract, engage, and hire legal talent.Bring new ideas, challenge old processes, and help us build something exceptional. Benefits Career & Purpose Davies Innovation Lab Leadership training programme Funding for professional qualifications Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities Environmental & Social The Davies Foundation Local charity funding Pennies To Heaven Employee Resource Groups Employee volunteering programme Financial Health Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub Life assurance: x4 Refer a Friend Cycle to Work Scheme Lease car salary sacrifice Davies Incentive Plan Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus Discounts with 100's of UK retailers EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years Flexible working Dress for your day Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
May 14, 2026
Full time
? Legal Talent Acquisition Partner Shape the future of our legal teams. Influence leaders. Build pipelines that matter. If you're a legal recruiter who thrives on pace, complexity, and meaningful partnerships, this role puts you right at the heart of our growth. We're looking for someone who knows the legal market inside out, loves the challenge of high-volume hiring, and brings the confidence to advise senior stakeholders with credibility. This isn't just filling roles - it's owning the strategy that brings exceptional legal talent into our business. What will your day look like: What You'll Own End-to-end hiring across a broad legal portfolio - Paralegals, File Handlers, Assistant Lawyers, Lead Lawyers, and more. High-volume campaigns delivered with pace, structure, and consistency. Proactive talent pipelines for recurring and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring we're always ahead of demand. Targeted sourcing to engage passive legal talent through outreach, networks, and market intelligence. Stakeholder partnership - advising on role design, assessment methods, and interview best practice. Candidate experience that feels personal, professional, and seamless from first contact to offer. Data-driven insights using ATS metrics to refine processes and elevate performance. Employer brand activity within the legal community, including events, partnerships, and market presence. Knowledge and Abilities: What You'll Bring Proven experience in high-volume legal recruitment (in-house or agency).Strong understanding of legal role structures , qualification pathways, and market trends.Ability to manage multiple requisitions without compromising quality.Confident stakeholder management and the ability to influence with data and insight.Excellent sourcing capability and long-term talent pooling experience.Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding candidate journeys.Experience using ATS platforms and recruitment analytics. You'll be joining a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is your chance to:Shape and elevate our legal hiring strategy.Work closely with senior legal and business leaders.Make a visible impact on how we attract, engage, and hire legal talent.Bring new ideas, challenge old processes, and help us build something exceptional. Benefits Career & Purpose Davies Innovation Lab Leadership training programme Funding for professional qualifications Thrive at Davies; learning opportunities Environmental & Social The Davies Foundation Local charity funding Pennies To Heaven Employee Resource Groups Employee volunteering programme Financial Health Pension, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution My Choices at Davies provides; High Street discounts and Financial wellbeing hub Life assurance: x4 Refer a Friend Cycle to Work Scheme Lease car salary sacrifice Davies Incentive Plan Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing Wellbeing centre; move, munch, money & mind focus Discounts with 100's of UK retailers EAP; 24/7 confidential helpline 25 days holiday, increases to 26 days after 5 years and 27 after 10 years Flexible working Dress for your day Inclusive employment policies eg. Menopause, fostering friendly, fertility, sabbatical policy and baby loss and miscarriage Flexible benefits include; holiday purchase plan and a opportunity to purchase heath cash plan and BUPA dental plan
National African-American Insurance Association (NAAIA)
Leeds, Yorkshire
Private Equity & Merger & Acquisition (PEMA) department of Marsh Ltd is seeking candidates for a Lenders' Insurance Advisor position based in the Leeds or London office: The Structured Finance Practice (SFP) is the specialist part of the PEMA. The role performed by the SFP is commonly known as the Lenders' Insurance Advisor (LIA) and we are a market leader in this area of professional consulting services. As a consultant in the team you will provide the insurance due diligence advisory services to Lenders in respect of major projects worldwide. These would include, for example, projects in all the key industry sectors and particularly Energy & Power, Infrastructure and Natural Resources. We work with Lenders and their other advisers (financial, technical, and legal) to assist the Lenders understand the insurable project risks and secure an acceptable insurance programme which is then contractually required to be maintained by the Project during the period of the loan. Thereafter, we continue to monitor and audit the insurances on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the loan requirements and that the interests of the Lenders continue to be protected during the period of the loan. We will count on you to: As a Consultant within the SFP team you will be responsible for reviewing the specific risks of a project, the proposed risk treatment and the insurance/reinsurance programmes to be placed. You will help identify and develop/nurture new business opportunities through both internal and external client relationships. Be curious about and be interested in the projects we work on. To want to understand more about the mechanics of the project, the asset features and key potential risks. Work with the Lenders and their advisors (legal, technical and financial) to review the overall project, identify potential risks and insurance coverage needs. Review the proposed risk treatment and provide commentary to the Lender on changes or improvements required. Negotiate enhancements or additions to the existing policies on the behalf of Lenders. What you need to have: Proven insurance experience. A strong technical knowledge of insurance Ability to understand contractual language, risk/insurance issues and to relay your conclusions using precise client friendly language. A strong team ethic coupled with the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment. What makes you stand out? Proven insurance experience of working either as an LIA or acting as the borrower's/ sponsors' insurance adviser on debt financed transactions. An understanding of the Lender security requirements (the lender endorsements) Why join our team: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at . Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
May 14, 2026
Full time
Private Equity & Merger & Acquisition (PEMA) department of Marsh Ltd is seeking candidates for a Lenders' Insurance Advisor position based in the Leeds or London office: The Structured Finance Practice (SFP) is the specialist part of the PEMA. The role performed by the SFP is commonly known as the Lenders' Insurance Advisor (LIA) and we are a market leader in this area of professional consulting services. As a consultant in the team you will provide the insurance due diligence advisory services to Lenders in respect of major projects worldwide. These would include, for example, projects in all the key industry sectors and particularly Energy & Power, Infrastructure and Natural Resources. We work with Lenders and their other advisers (financial, technical, and legal) to assist the Lenders understand the insurable project risks and secure an acceptable insurance programme which is then contractually required to be maintained by the Project during the period of the loan. Thereafter, we continue to monitor and audit the insurances on an annual basis to ensure compliance with the loan requirements and that the interests of the Lenders continue to be protected during the period of the loan. We will count on you to: As a Consultant within the SFP team you will be responsible for reviewing the specific risks of a project, the proposed risk treatment and the insurance/reinsurance programmes to be placed. You will help identify and develop/nurture new business opportunities through both internal and external client relationships. Be curious about and be interested in the projects we work on. To want to understand more about the mechanics of the project, the asset features and key potential risks. Work with the Lenders and their advisors (legal, technical and financial) to review the overall project, identify potential risks and insurance coverage needs. Review the proposed risk treatment and provide commentary to the Lender on changes or improvements required. Negotiate enhancements or additions to the existing policies on the behalf of Lenders. What you need to have: Proven insurance experience. A strong technical knowledge of insurance Ability to understand contractual language, risk/insurance issues and to relay your conclusions using precise client friendly language. A strong team ethic coupled with the ability to work independently in a high pressure environment. What makes you stand out? Proven insurance experience of working either as an LIA or acting as the borrower's/ sponsors' insurance adviser on debt financed transactions. An understanding of the Lender security requirements (the lender endorsements) Why join our team: We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being. Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments in accordance with applicable law to any candidate with a disability to allow them to fully participate in the recruitment process. If you have a disability that may require reasonable adjustments, please contact us at . Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.
This Is Not a Steady-State Role. A well-established, much-loved British organisation is at an inflection point. The brand is strong, the audience passionate, and the physical network extensive and now is the moment to unlock the next chapter of growth. That's the mandate. The incoming Director of Sales & Marketing joins the Senior Leadership Team with full ownership of sales, marketing, digital, brand, content, PR, partnerships and revenue, and a clear brief to build and deliver the growth strategy that gets this organisation to where it needs to be. The Opportunity You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team of circa 35 people and hold a significant marketing budget, with accountability for every major revenue stream. You won't just be executing a plan. you'll be shaping it alongside a truly collaborative SLT that's energised and ready to move. Key priorities: Build and execute an integrated sales and marketing strategy that drives growth beyond the traditional customer base Improve acquisition and retention performance Maximise the customer base and yield through smarter pricing and channel strategy Elevate the digital experience; website, booking platform, paid acquisition Champion AI-enabled marketing to improve efficiency, content and insight Lead, develop and future-proof a talented team Who We're Looking For A commercially sharp, digitally-fluent senior marketing leader who's delivered measurable growth in a complex, customer-focused organisation. You bring strategic clarity and the operational grip to execute. You're energised by transformation, not intimidated by it. You'll need: A strong track record of driving sales and growth through integrated marketing Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams Commercial acumen and confidence owning P&L-linked outcomes Digital depth; particularly across acquisition, e-commerce and data The gravitas to operate at SLT level and influence across a business Behaviours that matter: high urgency, genuinely collaborative, comfortable at both strategic and operational levels, and motivated by customer and community, not just commercial metrics. Location Coventry-based (hybrid - 2x days office based) , with travel across a national site network. Candidates should be within commutable distance or open to relocation. Interested? This search is being managed exclusively by Big Red Recruitment. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Permanent opportunity Base salary up to £120,000 Benefits: Company car, 9% pension, 28 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays and buy/sell scheme, life cover. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
May 13, 2026
Full time
This Is Not a Steady-State Role. A well-established, much-loved British organisation is at an inflection point. The brand is strong, the audience passionate, and the physical network extensive and now is the moment to unlock the next chapter of growth. That's the mandate. The incoming Director of Sales & Marketing joins the Senior Leadership Team with full ownership of sales, marketing, digital, brand, content, PR, partnerships and revenue, and a clear brief to build and deliver the growth strategy that gets this organisation to where it needs to be. The Opportunity You'll lead a multi-disciplinary team of circa 35 people and hold a significant marketing budget, with accountability for every major revenue stream. You won't just be executing a plan. you'll be shaping it alongside a truly collaborative SLT that's energised and ready to move. Key priorities: Build and execute an integrated sales and marketing strategy that drives growth beyond the traditional customer base Improve acquisition and retention performance Maximise the customer base and yield through smarter pricing and channel strategy Elevate the digital experience; website, booking platform, paid acquisition Champion AI-enabled marketing to improve efficiency, content and insight Lead, develop and future-proof a talented team Who We're Looking For A commercially sharp, digitally-fluent senior marketing leader who's delivered measurable growth in a complex, customer-focused organisation. You bring strategic clarity and the operational grip to execute. You're energised by transformation, not intimidated by it. You'll need: A strong track record of driving sales and growth through integrated marketing Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams Commercial acumen and confidence owning P&L-linked outcomes Digital depth; particularly across acquisition, e-commerce and data The gravitas to operate at SLT level and influence across a business Behaviours that matter: high urgency, genuinely collaborative, comfortable at both strategic and operational levels, and motivated by customer and community, not just commercial metrics. Location Coventry-based (hybrid - 2x days office based) , with travel across a national site network. Candidates should be within commutable distance or open to relocation. Interested? This search is being managed exclusively by Big Red Recruitment. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Permanent opportunity Base salary up to £120,000 Benefits: Company car, 9% pension, 28 days holiday allowance + Bank Holidays and buy/sell scheme, life cover. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
Principal Solutions Engineer page is loaded Principal Solutions Engineerlocations: Paris (Victoire): Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-211092 WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values - caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.If you like what we're saying, keep reading! Why this role is important to us SimCorp is currently seeking a qualified experienced professional to join our Product Specialist team as a full-time employee, based in our UAE office to support our expansion in the region on Axioma products. The ideal candidate for this role is a motivated quantitative professional seeking an exciting and diverse role working with investment professionals. What you will be responsible for: Establish relationships with clients, and understand their system usage and special implementation requirements to manage and deliver analytics solutions fit to client use cases and secure high retention rates. Resolve complex client portfolio issues and become a subject matter expert on Axioma risk analytics products across asset classes. Ownership and execution of client onboarding and training Work with prospective clients to showcase and position the value of Axioma Analytics Solutions contributing to growth in Europe. Coordinate in-house efforts aimed at enhancing client satisfaction. Interact with quantitative research, operations and product teams as required. Use extensive knowledge of client issues/needs to identify opportunities for business and product development. Contribute to process improvement initiatives. What we value: Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest. Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Econometrics, or Engineering. CFA, FRM, CAIA designations 5+ years of experience in quantitative finance in a similar role/industry Solid knowledge of risk modelling techniques and risk analytics across asset classes Solid understanding of pricing models relevant to various financial instruments such as CDS, IRS and FX Derivatives Experience with usage and interpretation of granular and factor risk models Ability to articulate complex concepts and methodologies to end users with varying backgrounds and levels of experience Experience with portfolio optimization and performance attribution systems Understanding of the use of APIs/web services Basic programming data manipulation skills in SQL, Excel, Python, Java, C# Great oral and written communication skills in English. French is also a good to have language for this position High problem-solving and execution skills Benefits Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an extensive work-life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: The role allows for flexibility including the option to work from home up to 3 days a week. Next steps Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.For any questions you are welcome to contact Azeta GUITI, LeadTalent Acquisition Partner. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone's experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. WHO WE ARE For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world's leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.: 3 Locationsposted on: Posted 25 Days Ago
May 13, 2026
Full time
Principal Solutions Engineer page is loaded Principal Solutions Engineerlocations: Paris (Victoire): Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-211092 WHAT MAKES US, US Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values - caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.If you like what we're saying, keep reading! Why this role is important to us SimCorp is currently seeking a qualified experienced professional to join our Product Specialist team as a full-time employee, based in our UAE office to support our expansion in the region on Axioma products. The ideal candidate for this role is a motivated quantitative professional seeking an exciting and diverse role working with investment professionals. What you will be responsible for: Establish relationships with clients, and understand their system usage and special implementation requirements to manage and deliver analytics solutions fit to client use cases and secure high retention rates. Resolve complex client portfolio issues and become a subject matter expert on Axioma risk analytics products across asset classes. Ownership and execution of client onboarding and training Work with prospective clients to showcase and position the value of Axioma Analytics Solutions contributing to growth in Europe. Coordinate in-house efforts aimed at enhancing client satisfaction. Interact with quantitative research, operations and product teams as required. Use extensive knowledge of client issues/needs to identify opportunities for business and product development. Contribute to process improvement initiatives. What we value: Most importantly, you can see yourself contributing and thriving in the position described above. How you gained the skills needed for doing that is less important. We expect you to be good at several of the following and be able to - and interested in - learning the rest. Degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Econometrics, or Engineering. CFA, FRM, CAIA designations 5+ years of experience in quantitative finance in a similar role/industry Solid knowledge of risk modelling techniques and risk analytics across asset classes Solid understanding of pricing models relevant to various financial instruments such as CDS, IRS and FX Derivatives Experience with usage and interpretation of granular and factor risk models Ability to articulate complex concepts and methodologies to end users with varying backgrounds and levels of experience Experience with portfolio optimization and performance attribution systems Understanding of the use of APIs/web services Basic programming data manipulation skills in SQL, Excel, Python, Java, C# Great oral and written communication skills in English. French is also a good to have language for this position High problem-solving and execution skills Benefits Attractive salary, bonus scheme, and pension are essential for any work agreement. However, in SimCorp, we believe we can offer more. Therefore, in addition to the traditional benefit scheme, we provide an extensive work-life balance and opportunities for professional development: there is never just one route - we offer an individual approach to professional development to support the direction you want to take. Visit our career pages to learn more about working at SimCorp: The role allows for flexibility including the option to work from home up to 3 days a week. Next steps Please send us your application in English via our career site as soon as possible, we process incoming applications continually. Please note that only applications sent through our system will be processed. At SimCorp, we recognize that bias can unintentionally occur in the recruitment process. To uphold fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants, we kindly ask you to exclude personal data such as photo, age, or any non-professional information from your application. Thank you for aiding us in our endeavor to mitigate biases in our recruitment process.For any questions you are welcome to contact Azeta GUITI, LeadTalent Acquisition Partner. If you are interested in being a part of SimCorp but are not sure this role is suitable, submit your CV anyway. SimCorp is on an exciting growth journey, and our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to assist you discover the right role for you. The approximate time to consider your CV is three weeks.We are eager to continually improve our talent acquisition process and make everyone's experience positive and valuable. Therefore, during the process we will ask you to provide your feedback, which is highly appreciated. WHO WE ARE For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world's leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 4,000+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.SimCorp is an independent subsidiary of the Deutsche Börse Group. Following the recent merger with Axioma, we leverage the combined strength of our brands to provide an industry-leading, full, front-to-back offering for our clients.SimCorp is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated into our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.: 3 Locationsposted on: Posted 25 Days Ago
Location: London (office-based, minimum 4 days per week) European travel on an ad-hoc basis An established financial services firm is looking for an experienced Head of HR to lead the people agenda and oversee all HR activity across the organisation. This is a high-impact role for a strategic HR leader who enjoys working closely with the business, shaping culture, and driving change. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders to design and deliver HR strategies across talent, performance, reward, wellbeing, and organisational development. You'll also provide leadership to the HR function, ensuring robust governance, compliance with employment law, and an excellent employee experience. What you'll be doing: Owning and delivering the people strategy in line with business objectives. Leading all core HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and L&D. Driving cultural and organisational change, with a focus on engagement and wellbeing. Providing strategic HR insight to senior leadership, using data and HR analytics to inform decisions. Ensuring policies, processes, and practices are legally compliant and commercially aligned. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR, HR Director, or similar) at a regulated business. Strong background in employment law, employee relations, and organisational development. Demonstrable experience leading and developing HR teams. Track record of driving cultural change and improving engagement. Confident working with data and HR systems to support decision-making. Financial services experience is desirable but not essential. This role would suit a commercially minded, people-focused HR leader who wants to make a visible impact and shape the next phase of an organisation's growth.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Location: London (office-based, minimum 4 days per week) European travel on an ad-hoc basis An established financial services firm is looking for an experienced Head of HR to lead the people agenda and oversee all HR activity across the organisation. This is a high-impact role for a strategic HR leader who enjoys working closely with the business, shaping culture, and driving change. You will partner closely with senior stakeholders to design and deliver HR strategies across talent, performance, reward, wellbeing, and organisational development. You'll also provide leadership to the HR function, ensuring robust governance, compliance with employment law, and an excellent employee experience. What you'll be doing: Owning and delivering the people strategy in line with business objectives. Leading all core HR disciplines, including employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and L&D. Driving cultural and organisational change, with a focus on engagement and wellbeing. Providing strategic HR insight to senior leadership, using data and HR analytics to inform decisions. Ensuring policies, processes, and practices are legally compliant and commercially aligned. What we're looking for: Proven experience in a senior HR leadership role (Head of HR, HR Director, or similar) at a regulated business. Strong background in employment law, employee relations, and organisational development. Demonstrable experience leading and developing HR teams. Track record of driving cultural change and improving engagement. Confident working with data and HR systems to support decision-making. Financial services experience is desirable but not essential. This role would suit a commercially minded, people-focused HR leader who wants to make a visible impact and shape the next phase of an organisation's growth.
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Consumer London 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus + benefits We're partnering with a fast-growing, international business operating across a complex, multi-site environment to appoint a commercially focused Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Backed by significant investment and operating across multiple international markets, the business is entering an exciting phase of continued growth, transformation and operational improvement. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior leadership, helping shape financial decision-making across the group. This role would suit an ambitious and forward-thinking FP&A leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment where commercial insight, operational understanding and strategic thinking are all critical. The Role Lead the group-wide budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes Deliver high-quality financial analysis and performance insight to support strategic decision-making Partner with senior stakeholders across finance and operations to improve visibility, accountability and performance Support the continued development of reporting, planning and analytical capability across the business Drive improvements in management information, KPIs and board reporting Provide meaningful commentary and insight around business performance, trends and opportunities Support investment appraisal, business cases and strategic projects across the group Play a key role in integrating acquisitions into group reporting and planning processes Contribute towards the ongoing evolution of systems, tools and reporting automation About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong FP&A and commercial finance experience within a complex, multi-site or international environment Confident operating at senior leadership level with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Able to translate data into meaningful commercial insight Comfortable working in a changing, fast-moving and performance-driven environment Experience within private equity-backed, retail, consumer, logistics, supply chain or operationally intensive businesses would be advantageous We're also open to considering individuals making a first move from a leading accountancy practice environment, particularly those currently working within Corporate Finance, Transaction Services or M&A teams, who are looking to transition into a commercially focused industry role. What's on Offer 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus + benefits Highly visible role within a growing international business Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across the group Exposure to senior leadership and investors Fast-paced, ambitious and commercially driven environment Excellent long-term career progression opportunities Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH36120
May 13, 2026
Full time
Head of Financial Planning & Analysis Consumer London 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus + benefits We're partnering with a fast-growing, international business operating across a complex, multi-site environment to appoint a commercially focused Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Backed by significant investment and operating across multiple international markets, the business is entering an exciting phase of continued growth, transformation and operational improvement. This is a highly visible role working closely with senior leadership, helping shape financial decision-making across the group. This role would suit an ambitious and forward-thinking FP&A leader who enjoys operating in a fast-paced environment where commercial insight, operational understanding and strategic thinking are all critical. The Role Lead the group-wide budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes Deliver high-quality financial analysis and performance insight to support strategic decision-making Partner with senior stakeholders across finance and operations to improve visibility, accountability and performance Support the continued development of reporting, planning and analytical capability across the business Drive improvements in management information, KPIs and board reporting Provide meaningful commentary and insight around business performance, trends and opportunities Support investment appraisal, business cases and strategic projects across the group Play a key role in integrating acquisitions into group reporting and planning processes Contribute towards the ongoing evolution of systems, tools and reporting automation About You Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) Strong FP&A and commercial finance experience within a complex, multi-site or international environment Confident operating at senior leadership level with strong communication and stakeholder management skills Able to translate data into meaningful commercial insight Comfortable working in a changing, fast-moving and performance-driven environment Experience within private equity-backed, retail, consumer, logistics, supply chain or operationally intensive businesses would be advantageous We're also open to considering individuals making a first move from a leading accountancy practice environment, particularly those currently working within Corporate Finance, Transaction Services or M&A teams, who are looking to transition into a commercially focused industry role. What's on Offer 100,000 - 120,000 + bonus + benefits Highly visible role within a growing international business Opportunity to influence strategic decision-making across the group Exposure to senior leadership and investors Fast-paced, ambitious and commercially driven environment Excellent long-term career progression opportunities Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BBBH36120
Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Group Client Relationship Executive Reporting to: Group Sales & Commercial Director Overview: The Group Client Relationship Executive will play a pivotal role in helping Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group (Ford & Stanley) to build and maintain very effective relationships with its customers. This will be achieved by liaising between key contacts within client companies and internal heads of service delivery, to ensure the expectations of the customers are always managed, and that Ford & Stanley s sales promise is the customer reality. Working within the Group Sales & Client Development Team, the Client Relationship Executive will also play a pivotal role helping the company develop and expand the service line provision within newly acquired and long-standing client relationships. They will be tasked with raising awareness of Ford & Stanley s suite of Group services and ultimately ensuring that when the customer has a business need within the Group s areas of expertise, Ford & Stanley services are front of mind. The Opportunity: Ford & Stanley has steadily built a strong market reputation for delivering innovative, high quality talent services over a fifteen-year period. Those services comprise recruitment from shop floor to boardroom, leadership development, performance coaching and mental fitness support. With a current turnover of £25million and a long-established team of circa 60 people, the company is embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy by expanding market share and extending its influence in its fledgling sectors. The essence of the opportunity for anyone considering this role is to help the company turn its ambitions into reality and to realise your own career aspirations as a result. In addition to what will be a highly fulfilling role, your potential career paths include key account management, international relationship development and accounts team leadership. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group comprises specialist teams covering talent acquisition from Shopfloor to Boardroom, and wider Talent Solutions comprising Leadership Development, Performance Coaching & Mental Fitness Support amongst other talent-related services. The Ford & Stanley client base comprises over 150 employers from Start-up & SME through to large corporate organisations across 6 specialist sectors spanning the UK, Europe and North Americas. A large percentage of current business is carried out within the rail sector where the company is recognised as a key player. Group growth will be realised by growing the company s sphere of influence in fledgling sectors, whilst increasing market share within the rail sector which still has significant growth headroom. With Head Offices based in Pride Park, Derby UK Ford & Stanley is privately owned, has c60 employees, £25million turnover, has averaged 18% annual growth since inception, and to date been awarded 6 major multi-year contracted recruitment partnership agreements with UK and international organisations. Team loyalty is consistently high with average length of service of the current team at recruiter level being 3.2 years, in support functions it is 3.1 years, 6.5 years at middle management level and 13.3 years at director level. Our team culture is inclusive and highly supportive, and our Mission of helping to create 10million Better Workdays is very much central to how the business operates. We are environmentally active and run our own conservation meadow as part of this. For a deeper insight into our culture, mission and values please visit our Join us page. You may also want to see some of the great work our teams have been doing for the environment here. The Role: Group Client Relationship Executive is a newly established role that sits within the Group Sales & Client Development Team. The team works hand in hand with leaders of each business area to ensure the Group strategies for a) maximising commercial returns whilst b) protecting market reputation are realised. Whilst business area leaders are naturally focussed on managing the performance of their own specific business areas, the Group function has a holistic approach across all services to ensure all are equally represented within each client company. This will entail developing a clear understanding of each Ford & Stanley service line, their unique features, and specific benefits to employers. From there building client awareness, creating understanding and establishing which service line(s) are relevant and of interest. From the inception of all new client relationships, the role takes responsibility for ensuring a clearly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) is established from the outset. For legacy clients, as the person in this role you will be responsible for revisiting any existing SLAs and helping to iron-out any historical service deltas if required to re-establish service provision. You will conduct Company Discoveries and thereon act as the conduit to internal recruitment teams gaining a full understand regarding your client s organisations, why people like working there, and their unique selling points to the candidate market. The person in this role will use their considerable interpersonal skills to create mutual understanding of what both parties need from the other to ensure the relationship is successful; liaising between the employer and the service delivery teams to resolve any misunderstandings or deltas. Your first 12 months: Gain an understanding of all 4 business areas and develop the ability to confidently articulate the value and service of each in a concise manner. Get to know each of your new colleagues and build rapport Become fully conversant with company systems and processes, with particular focus on Bluesheet / Goldsheet customer relationship methodology and Company Discovery. Meet each of your new clients, get to know and understand them, establish professional rapport, and learn about their organisations Working alongside service delivery team colleagues, fulfilling your role in executing the Group strategy for each client under your remit, adopting strategic client development planning methodology. Become the person of trust both internally and externally to skilfully ensure that service delivery runs smoothly, that deltas are painlessly resolved, the commercial opportunities are realised and the NPS ratings remain high by managing expectations. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstratable examples of expanding Ford & Stanleys client base under your remit. This will be measured on increasing spend, opportunities brought into the business have increased from previous year. This will involve the quality of the opportunities onboarded and level commitment from clients. Essentially ensuring a high vacancy onboarded to conversion rate. Perceived as someone who is proactive, a problem solver, easily accessible of whom both the business and clients/hiring managers can rely on. Become the best in the business of articulating the groups offering and ability to develop / train others in the art of. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Demonstratable experience of successfully growing and expanding relationship and commercial opportunities across a portfolio of clients. A B2B background developing relationships in consultancy services or solutions environment Candidates to be within a commutable distance of our Derby HQ, driving licences and car. (The position comes with a car allowance not car) Represented their organisation well at trade shows, networking events with demonstrable ROI Degree educated. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An engaging, passionate, confident individual able to build rapport within warm and cold relationships An articulate, confident communicator both internally and externally. Proactive, hungry and energetic personality. Problem Solver, decisive with no task too big no task too small mindset. High drive, self-motivation and desire to have their name synonymous with the ability to deliver high-level commercial and relationship results. Exceptional negotiator demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence. Working Arrangements & Location: We have a Proudly In Office policy which has been pivotal to our exponential growth and success. Ford & Stanley operates as a business eco-system , with each team member symbiotically supporting and relying on the other for their experience, learning opportunities, in-the-moment knowledge sharing and motivation when we need a lift. We are flexible with team members when they need us to be, meaning ad-hoc home working days are fully supported, but as an exception. We are in office when our colleagues and customers need us to be which is business hours, 5 days a week. This is crucial to our collective ambitions. Our core business hours are 8:30am 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 4:30pm finish on a Friday. The contracted place of work for this position is Ford & Stanley Head Offices on Pride Park, Derby. Interview Process: Initial discussion with Group Sales & Commercial Director. Introductory, informal conversation. 1st Stage Interview. Introductory discussion with the Group Chairman - an open conversation about the organisation, its values and culture. Followed by a formal interview with Group Sales & Commercial Director to delve into the details of the role. Open Q&A. Office tour . click apply for full job details
May 13, 2026
Full time
Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Group Client Relationship Executive Reporting to: Group Sales & Commercial Director Overview: The Group Client Relationship Executive will play a pivotal role in helping Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group (Ford & Stanley) to build and maintain very effective relationships with its customers. This will be achieved by liaising between key contacts within client companies and internal heads of service delivery, to ensure the expectations of the customers are always managed, and that Ford & Stanley s sales promise is the customer reality. Working within the Group Sales & Client Development Team, the Client Relationship Executive will also play a pivotal role helping the company develop and expand the service line provision within newly acquired and long-standing client relationships. They will be tasked with raising awareness of Ford & Stanley s suite of Group services and ultimately ensuring that when the customer has a business need within the Group s areas of expertise, Ford & Stanley services are front of mind. The Opportunity: Ford & Stanley has steadily built a strong market reputation for delivering innovative, high quality talent services over a fifteen-year period. Those services comprise recruitment from shop floor to boardroom, leadership development, performance coaching and mental fitness support. With a current turnover of £25million and a long-established team of circa 60 people, the company is embarking upon an ambitious growth strategy by expanding market share and extending its influence in its fledgling sectors. The essence of the opportunity for anyone considering this role is to help the company turn its ambitions into reality and to realise your own career aspirations as a result. In addition to what will be a highly fulfilling role, your potential career paths include key account management, international relationship development and accounts team leadership. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group comprises specialist teams covering talent acquisition from Shopfloor to Boardroom, and wider Talent Solutions comprising Leadership Development, Performance Coaching & Mental Fitness Support amongst other talent-related services. The Ford & Stanley client base comprises over 150 employers from Start-up & SME through to large corporate organisations across 6 specialist sectors spanning the UK, Europe and North Americas. A large percentage of current business is carried out within the rail sector where the company is recognised as a key player. Group growth will be realised by growing the company s sphere of influence in fledgling sectors, whilst increasing market share within the rail sector which still has significant growth headroom. With Head Offices based in Pride Park, Derby UK Ford & Stanley is privately owned, has c60 employees, £25million turnover, has averaged 18% annual growth since inception, and to date been awarded 6 major multi-year contracted recruitment partnership agreements with UK and international organisations. Team loyalty is consistently high with average length of service of the current team at recruiter level being 3.2 years, in support functions it is 3.1 years, 6.5 years at middle management level and 13.3 years at director level. Our team culture is inclusive and highly supportive, and our Mission of helping to create 10million Better Workdays is very much central to how the business operates. We are environmentally active and run our own conservation meadow as part of this. For a deeper insight into our culture, mission and values please visit our Join us page. You may also want to see some of the great work our teams have been doing for the environment here. The Role: Group Client Relationship Executive is a newly established role that sits within the Group Sales & Client Development Team. The team works hand in hand with leaders of each business area to ensure the Group strategies for a) maximising commercial returns whilst b) protecting market reputation are realised. Whilst business area leaders are naturally focussed on managing the performance of their own specific business areas, the Group function has a holistic approach across all services to ensure all are equally represented within each client company. This will entail developing a clear understanding of each Ford & Stanley service line, their unique features, and specific benefits to employers. From there building client awareness, creating understanding and establishing which service line(s) are relevant and of interest. From the inception of all new client relationships, the role takes responsibility for ensuring a clearly defined Service Level Agreement (SLA) is established from the outset. For legacy clients, as the person in this role you will be responsible for revisiting any existing SLAs and helping to iron-out any historical service deltas if required to re-establish service provision. You will conduct Company Discoveries and thereon act as the conduit to internal recruitment teams gaining a full understand regarding your client s organisations, why people like working there, and their unique selling points to the candidate market. The person in this role will use their considerable interpersonal skills to create mutual understanding of what both parties need from the other to ensure the relationship is successful; liaising between the employer and the service delivery teams to resolve any misunderstandings or deltas. Your first 12 months: Gain an understanding of all 4 business areas and develop the ability to confidently articulate the value and service of each in a concise manner. Get to know each of your new colleagues and build rapport Become fully conversant with company systems and processes, with particular focus on Bluesheet / Goldsheet customer relationship methodology and Company Discovery. Meet each of your new clients, get to know and understand them, establish professional rapport, and learn about their organisations Working alongside service delivery team colleagues, fulfilling your role in executing the Group strategy for each client under your remit, adopting strategic client development planning methodology. Become the person of trust both internally and externally to skilfully ensure that service delivery runs smoothly, that deltas are painlessly resolved, the commercial opportunities are realised and the NPS ratings remain high by managing expectations. Key deliverables within the first 12 months include: Demonstratable examples of expanding Ford & Stanleys client base under your remit. This will be measured on increasing spend, opportunities brought into the business have increased from previous year. This will involve the quality of the opportunities onboarded and level commitment from clients. Essentially ensuring a high vacancy onboarded to conversion rate. Perceived as someone who is proactive, a problem solver, easily accessible of whom both the business and clients/hiring managers can rely on. Become the best in the business of articulating the groups offering and ability to develop / train others in the art of. Essential Hard Skills (Skills & Experience) Demonstratable experience of successfully growing and expanding relationship and commercial opportunities across a portfolio of clients. A B2B background developing relationships in consultancy services or solutions environment Candidates to be within a commutable distance of our Derby HQ, driving licences and car. (The position comes with a car allowance not car) Represented their organisation well at trade shows, networking events with demonstrable ROI Degree educated. Essential Soft Skills (Attributes & Behaviours) An engaging, passionate, confident individual able to build rapport within warm and cold relationships An articulate, confident communicator both internally and externally. Proactive, hungry and energetic personality. Problem Solver, decisive with no task too big no task too small mindset. High drive, self-motivation and desire to have their name synonymous with the ability to deliver high-level commercial and relationship results. Exceptional negotiator demonstrating high levels of emotional intelligence. Working Arrangements & Location: We have a Proudly In Office policy which has been pivotal to our exponential growth and success. Ford & Stanley operates as a business eco-system , with each team member symbiotically supporting and relying on the other for their experience, learning opportunities, in-the-moment knowledge sharing and motivation when we need a lift. We are flexible with team members when they need us to be, meaning ad-hoc home working days are fully supported, but as an exception. We are in office when our colleagues and customers need us to be which is business hours, 5 days a week. This is crucial to our collective ambitions. Our core business hours are 8:30am 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a 4:30pm finish on a Friday. The contracted place of work for this position is Ford & Stanley Head Offices on Pride Park, Derby. Interview Process: Initial discussion with Group Sales & Commercial Director. Introductory, informal conversation. 1st Stage Interview. Introductory discussion with the Group Chairman - an open conversation about the organisation, its values and culture. Followed by a formal interview with Group Sales & Commercial Director to delve into the details of the role. Open Q&A. Office tour . click apply for full job details
We are partnering with a well-established commercial organisation located just outside Portsmouth, operating within a dynamic and evolving sector. This mid-sized business is renowned for its forward-thinking culture, commitment to employee engagement, and continuous growth ambitions. Recognised for its collaborative environment and dedication to innovation, it offers an exciting opportunity to join as a Senior HR Business Partner. The role comes with a market-leading salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to be instrumental in shaping the people strategy during a pivotal period of expansion and change. What will the Senior HR Business Partner role involve? Leading strategic HR initiatives focused on employee engagement, talent acquisition, and leadership development Partnering with senior leaders to support organisational growth through acquisitions, integration, and TUPE processes Advising and coaching line managers to navigate complex employee relations and performance challenges Building strong, collaborative relationships with Trade Union representatives to foster positive long-term partnerships Driving organisational design and change management projects that align with business goals Delivering insightful HR analytics and reports to influence decision-making at executive levels Experienced HR professional with a proven track record in senior HR business partnering or leadership roles Skilled collaborator with senior management, capable of managing complex HR challenges and leading transformative change Broad knowledge across HR disciplines including employee relations, talent management, organisational development, and Trade Union engagement Proficient in HR technology and data analytics to support strategic decision-making Strong organisational design and change management expertise, with confidence in influencing at all levels of the business Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior HR Business Partner: Permanent contract Competitive market-leading salary, depending on experience and attractive bonus scheme Office-based role Generous, market leading annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and wellbeing support Opportunity to spearhead meaningful change in a supportive and ambitious environment CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
May 13, 2026
Full time
We are partnering with a well-established commercial organisation located just outside Portsmouth, operating within a dynamic and evolving sector. This mid-sized business is renowned for its forward-thinking culture, commitment to employee engagement, and continuous growth ambitions. Recognised for its collaborative environment and dedication to innovation, it offers an exciting opportunity to join as a Senior HR Business Partner. The role comes with a market-leading salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to be instrumental in shaping the people strategy during a pivotal period of expansion and change. What will the Senior HR Business Partner role involve? Leading strategic HR initiatives focused on employee engagement, talent acquisition, and leadership development Partnering with senior leaders to support organisational growth through acquisitions, integration, and TUPE processes Advising and coaching line managers to navigate complex employee relations and performance challenges Building strong, collaborative relationships with Trade Union representatives to foster positive long-term partnerships Driving organisational design and change management projects that align with business goals Delivering insightful HR analytics and reports to influence decision-making at executive levels Experienced HR professional with a proven track record in senior HR business partnering or leadership roles Skilled collaborator with senior management, capable of managing complex HR challenges and leading transformative change Broad knowledge across HR disciplines including employee relations, talent management, organisational development, and Trade Union engagement Proficient in HR technology and data analytics to support strategic decision-making Strong organisational design and change management expertise, with confidence in influencing at all levels of the business Additional benefits and information for the role of Senior HR Business Partner: Permanent contract Competitive market-leading salary, depending on experience and attractive bonus scheme Office-based role Generous, market leading annual leave plus bank holidays Life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, and wellbeing support Opportunity to spearhead meaningful change in a supportive and ambitious environment CMA Recruitment Group is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role. CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn t discriminate on any protected characteristics. By completing the application process, you agree to the terms outlined in our Privacy Notice and that CMA may contact you in connection with your application in relation to CMA providing you with work finding services. Our Privacy Notice can be viewed under the privacy tab on our website. CMA is currently receiving a high volume of applications. Whilst we ensure all applications are considered, regrettably, it may not be possible to respond individually to all applications received.
We're recruiting an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to work on the development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) supporting complex electronic systems in a defence environment. This is a hands-on hardware and test engineering role with real technical ownership, working across the full lifecycle - from requirements through design, verification, and in service support. What you'll be doing Designing Automated Test Equipment to support production and product verification Translating system and product requirements into test architectures and specifications Developing and reviewing test strategies including ICT, Functional Test, and Boundary Scan Designing measurement systems, considering instrumentation, grounding, and power distribution Leading technical investigations and resolving complex test and diagnostic issues Producing technical documentation to support manufacturing and in service use Supporting bids and early phase technical definition where needed Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers (no line management split unless agreed) What we're looking for Strong, current experience in electronics and test engineering Proven background creating Automated Test Equipment Solid understanding of modern test methodologies (ICT, Functional, Boundary Scan) Experience designing measurement and instrumentation systems Confident interpreting technical requirements and drawings Analytical, pragmatic problem solver comfortable making engineering decisions Desirable (not essential) NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand Boundary Scan / XJTAG What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
We're recruiting an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to work on the development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) supporting complex electronic systems in a defence environment. This is a hands-on hardware and test engineering role with real technical ownership, working across the full lifecycle - from requirements through design, verification, and in service support. What you'll be doing Designing Automated Test Equipment to support production and product verification Translating system and product requirements into test architectures and specifications Developing and reviewing test strategies including ICT, Functional Test, and Boundary Scan Designing measurement systems, considering instrumentation, grounding, and power distribution Leading technical investigations and resolving complex test and diagnostic issues Producing technical documentation to support manufacturing and in service use Supporting bids and early phase technical definition where needed Providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers (no line management split unless agreed) What we're looking for Strong, current experience in electronics and test engineering Proven background creating Automated Test Equipment Solid understanding of modern test methodologies (ICT, Functional, Boundary Scan) Experience designing measurement and instrumentation systems Confident interpreting technical requirements and drawings Analytical, pragmatic problem solver comfortable making engineering decisions Desirable (not essential) NI LabVIEW and/or TestStand Boundary Scan / XJTAG What happens now? Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Hosted Buyer Executive - B2B Events Central London, Hybrid, Overseas Travel Up to £40,000 base, OTE £50,000 + Benefits A specialist B2B media and events business with a strong reputation in its niche is looking to grow its hosted buyer function. The company works across multiple verticals where technology is driving transformation, combining content, community and commercial delivery in a way that sets it apart from more traditional event businesses. The Role This is a hosted buyer development role where you will play a central part in bringing senior buyers and the right event partners together. Your primary focus is the Hosted Meetings Programme, a core deliverable within client packages, where precision, relationship-building and commercial instinct all matter equally. You will join an established marketing team, reporting directly to the Head of Marketing. There is a genuine growth trajectory here; as the function matures, the expectation is that you will move into leading the hosted buyer function and, in time, building a team around it. Overseas travel comes with the role. The Day to Day Research and map the buyer landscape for each event, identifying the right senior decision-makers and matching them to the most relevant event partners Drive proactive outreach across phone, email and LinkedIn to engage prospective participants Manage each VIP attendee through the full onboarding journey, from first contact through to arriving on-site Qualify participants carefully to ensure programme eligibility is maintained throughout Build and manage relationships with senior executives, delivering a seamless and professional experience at every touchpoint Keep CRM records and databases accurate and up to date Support the Head of Marketing with scheduling, documentation and programme administration Track and report on hosted meeting expenditure Keep internal teams and external partners aligned and on deadline Be fully present and hands-on at live events, with travel as required What You Bring A background in delegate sales, VIP audience acquisition, hosted buyer or community relationship management within B2B events - this is essential Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, with a confident and professional phone manner Strong organisational skills, a process-driven mindset and excellent attention to detail The ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure without compromising on accuracy or professionalism Clear, confident written and verbal communication across all levels A proactive and self-directed working style that also thrives within a close-knit team Comfortable and competent with technology, including Microsoft 365, CRM systems, Sales Navigator and virtual event platforms A note from Jackson Barnes Recruitment This one suits someone bright, organised, commercially curious and genuinely enjoys the matchmaking element of buyside development. It is not a pure sales role, but it rewards people who are relationship-driven and take pride in getting the details right. The growth opportunity is real, and the sector is genuinely fascinating. Interested? Get in touch with Helen Yarrow at Jackson Barnes Recruitment. Referrals are very welcome - if you know someone who fits this, please share this ad - check out our referral scheme on the Jackson Barnes Recruitment website. Visit Jackson Barnes Recruitment's website to learn more about how we connect top commercial talent with world-class media and events organisations. About Jackson Barnes Recruitment Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes recruits Graduate to MD level in the following positions: Researcher Conference producer Event Marketing Sales - delegate, sponsorship & Business Development Event Manager Editor We recruit for organisations in the UK and overseas, with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Hosted Buyer Executive - B2B Events Central London, Hybrid, Overseas Travel Up to £40,000 base, OTE £50,000 + Benefits A specialist B2B media and events business with a strong reputation in its niche is looking to grow its hosted buyer function. The company works across multiple verticals where technology is driving transformation, combining content, community and commercial delivery in a way that sets it apart from more traditional event businesses. The Role This is a hosted buyer development role where you will play a central part in bringing senior buyers and the right event partners together. Your primary focus is the Hosted Meetings Programme, a core deliverable within client packages, where precision, relationship-building and commercial instinct all matter equally. You will join an established marketing team, reporting directly to the Head of Marketing. There is a genuine growth trajectory here; as the function matures, the expectation is that you will move into leading the hosted buyer function and, in time, building a team around it. Overseas travel comes with the role. The Day to Day Research and map the buyer landscape for each event, identifying the right senior decision-makers and matching them to the most relevant event partners Drive proactive outreach across phone, email and LinkedIn to engage prospective participants Manage each VIP attendee through the full onboarding journey, from first contact through to arriving on-site Qualify participants carefully to ensure programme eligibility is maintained throughout Build and manage relationships with senior executives, delivering a seamless and professional experience at every touchpoint Keep CRM records and databases accurate and up to date Support the Head of Marketing with scheduling, documentation and programme administration Track and report on hosted meeting expenditure Keep internal teams and external partners aligned and on deadline Be fully present and hands-on at live events, with travel as required What You Bring A background in delegate sales, VIP audience acquisition, hosted buyer or community relationship management within B2B events - this is essential Proven ability to build and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, with a confident and professional phone manner Strong organisational skills, a process-driven mindset and excellent attention to detail The ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure without compromising on accuracy or professionalism Clear, confident written and verbal communication across all levels A proactive and self-directed working style that also thrives within a close-knit team Comfortable and competent with technology, including Microsoft 365, CRM systems, Sales Navigator and virtual event platforms A note from Jackson Barnes Recruitment This one suits someone bright, organised, commercially curious and genuinely enjoys the matchmaking element of buyside development. It is not a pure sales role, but it rewards people who are relationship-driven and take pride in getting the details right. The growth opportunity is real, and the sector is genuinely fascinating. Interested? Get in touch with Helen Yarrow at Jackson Barnes Recruitment. Referrals are very welcome - if you know someone who fits this, please share this ad - check out our referral scheme on the Jackson Barnes Recruitment website. Visit Jackson Barnes Recruitment's website to learn more about how we connect top commercial talent with world-class media and events organisations. About Jackson Barnes Recruitment Jackson Barnes Recruitment delivers international recruitment solutions within the events, media, and publishing sectors. Jackson Barnes recruits Graduate to MD level in the following positions: Researcher Conference producer Event Marketing Sales - delegate, sponsorship & Business Development Event Manager Editor We recruit for organisations in the UK and overseas, with success in London, Dubai, New York, Singapore and Australia.
Guidant Global has partnered with a world-renowned leader in defence and missile technology, a trusted collaborator of the UK's Ministry of Defence. They are seeking a skilled Systems Modelling Engineer to develop models of the seeker RF Radar. This role involves creating models that encompass the seeker hardware, digital processing, and target environment. The modelling team will be responsible for developing the model, producing auto-code, generating seeker performance predictions, and integrating the seeker model with the missile dynamic reference model. What we're looking for: Essential Tools: MATLAB Simulink Multi-skilled team Skills: The ideal candidate should have experience in modelling for auto-coding. Assessing the suitability of algorithms in the Model Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model (desirable) Understanding with Radar and Control Systems (desirable) Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable) RF and Model delivery experience (desirable) Technical report writing Capability to work as part of a fast-paced team What you'll get to do as a Systems Modelling Engineer: Utilise model-based design techniques to perform modelling in MATLAB and Simulink. Responsible for modelling parts of a complex seeker system, including the target scenario, seeker hardware, and processor algorithms. Developing and implementing algorithms within the model. Producing and verifying auto-code for the software algorithms from the model Carrying out seeker performance assessment Create a simplified model for the missile. Optionally updating the legacy Seeker model in Statemate. Documenting the model changes and creating test vectors What happens now? If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Guidant Global has partnered with a world-renowned leader in defence and missile technology, a trusted collaborator of the UK's Ministry of Defence. They are seeking a skilled Systems Modelling Engineer to develop models of the seeker RF Radar. This role involves creating models that encompass the seeker hardware, digital processing, and target environment. The modelling team will be responsible for developing the model, producing auto-code, generating seeker performance predictions, and integrating the seeker model with the missile dynamic reference model. What we're looking for: Essential Tools: MATLAB Simulink Multi-skilled team Skills: The ideal candidate should have experience in modelling for auto-coding. Assessing the suitability of algorithms in the Model Aptitude for converting an algorithm into a Simulink model (desirable) Understanding with Radar and Control Systems (desirable) Familiarity with Digital Signal Processing (desirable) RF and Model delivery experience (desirable) Technical report writing Capability to work as part of a fast-paced team What you'll get to do as a Systems Modelling Engineer: Utilise model-based design techniques to perform modelling in MATLAB and Simulink. Responsible for modelling parts of a complex seeker system, including the target scenario, seeker hardware, and processor algorithms. Developing and implementing algorithms within the model. Producing and verifying auto-code for the software algorithms from the model Carrying out seeker performance assessment Create a simplified model for the missile. Optionally updating the legacy Seeker model in Statemate. Documenting the model changes and creating test vectors What happens now? If your application meets the initial selection criteria, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you via email to arrange a structured screening call. This conversation will explore your experience, technical background, and suitability for the role in more detail. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team. More about the role: For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air. This role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in our business, where you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a Vision Express store, including the sales, customer service and staff management. You'll get a real scope to put your passion into practice and be fully rewarded for the difference that you can make, all with the backing of an established, trusted brand. Your passion for optics will support our ambition to 'Create Joy in Vision' for our customers maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. About us We are Vision Express - with over 600 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica are the global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brand include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. To be successful in the role, here are a few things we will look for: Be passionate about eyecare and our brand - This is essential, as you'll be responsible for providing high-quality eyecare for your customers Have a strong business acumen - You'll need to be able to manage the store effectively and make financial decisions Great communication at all levels with the ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues Be a team player - you're part of a larger Vision Express team to, so you'll need to work effectively with others Be adaptable - the optical industry is constantly changing and is fast-paced, so you'll need to be able to adapt to these changes and work well under pressure and be able to handle challenging situations Be committed to excellence - you'll have the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to be the best and provide the best service to your customers, but also, your colleagues. What's on offer? Building a Financial Asset - hard work goes into building a financial asset, this is your chance to maximise a future sell on value once the business is established Financial Benefit - As a Partner, you'll have a stable income with a competitive salary in line with your role as a partner as well the benefits from taking home dividends. Support Office Team - Support from a wide range of HR Teams such as; Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Training, HR Business Partners and wider departments; Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal, JV Operations Team & Property. Business Operations Manager - You'll have a dedicated field Operations Manager on hand to support every store within the region vis phone, F2F or email. As a partner, you're entitled to all of the above as well as the JV Director Package which includes; A competitive salary Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance 18x your salary Income protection Auto-enrolment pension Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the EssilorLuxottica One Sight Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as health cash plan, additional life cover, critical illness cover and dental cover Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Gourmet Society Cards, Taste Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme And so much more!
May 13, 2026
Full time
As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in our business, where you'll be responsible for the day-to-day running of a Vision Express store, including the sales, customer service and staff management. You'll get a real scope to put your passion into practice and be fully rewarded for the difference that you can make, all with the backing of an established, trusted brand. Your passion for optics will support our ambition to 'Create Joy in Vision' for our customers maximising their lifestyle through appropriate eyecare and eyewear solutions. About us We are Vision Express - with over 600 stores across the UK and Ireland, we have something for everyone. Whether you want to work in a busy city centre flagship, a smaller village store or in one of our coastal locations, we're sure we will have the perfect solution for you! Did you know, we are also part of the EssilorLuxottica family? EssilorLuxottica are the global leaders in the design, manufacture and distribution of lenses, frames and sunglasses! We are home to the most loved and widely-recognized vision care and eyewear brands in the world. Their priority eyewear brand include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Costa, Vogue Eyewear, Persol and Oliver Peoples, complemented by over 20 prestigious licensed brands. To be successful in the role, here are a few things we will look for: Be passionate about eyecare and our brand - This is essential, as you'll be responsible for providing high-quality eyecare for your customers Have a strong business acumen - You'll need to be able to manage the store effectively and make financial decisions Great communication at all levels with the ability to build rapport with both customers and colleagues Be a team player - you're part of a larger Vision Express team to, so you'll need to work effectively with others Be adaptable - the optical industry is constantly changing and is fast-paced, so you'll need to be able to adapt to these changes and work well under pressure and be able to handle challenging situations Be committed to excellence - you'll have the passion, drive, and enthusiasm to be the best and provide the best service to your customers, but also, your colleagues. What's on offer? Building a Financial Asset - hard work goes into building a financial asset, this is your chance to maximise a future sell on value once the business is established Financial Benefit - As a Partner, you'll have a stable income with a competitive salary in line with your role as a partner as well the benefits from taking home dividends. Support Office Team - Support from a wide range of HR Teams such as; Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Training, HR Business Partners and wider departments; Finance, IT, Marketing, Legal, JV Operations Team & Property. Business Operations Manager - You'll have a dedicated field Operations Manager on hand to support every store within the region vis phone, F2F or email. As a partner, you're entitled to all of the above as well as the JV Director Package which includes; A competitive salary Private medical cover for you and your family Life assurance 18x your salary Income protection Auto-enrolment pension Free eyewear annually with eligibility from day one of joining us! Opportunities to get involved in the EssilorLuxottica One Sight Foundation Discounts for friends and family Employee Assistant Program offering confidential support and advice on everything from financial support to emotional support and everything in-between 33 days annual leave - increasing with your length of service, plus the opportunity to buy or sell holiday Flexible health related benefits, such as health cash plan, additional life cover, critical illness cover and dental cover Flexible lifestyle benefits such as Gymflex, Gourmet Society Cards, Taste Cards, Discounted Travel Insurance, Experience Days and even discounted bicycles through our cycle to work scheme And so much more!
Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a Product Pricing Coordinator in our busy Strategic Contracts Team based at our Oldbury offices. Hayley Dexi s is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables (hydraulics, bearings, fasteners, fluid power, PPE, tools, lubricants etc) in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. About the Product Pricing Coordinator The Product Pricing Coordinator role essentially supports the work winning process providing accurate pricing information for bids, tenders and presentations. The role sits within the Bids and Tender Team and typical activities include, providing pricing support for the entire process of the tenders that you are working on. Obtaining pricing from different product categories and project tracking is also key; updating shared spaces to ensure deadlines progress and deadlines are tracked. Excellent communication across the team as well as back and forth with the customer is critical to both disseminate information required to ensure the best possible outcome when it comes to bid submission. Updating customer portals and providing support for e-catalogues, systems and pricing to reflect accurate pricing and information is also key in this role. Supporting with MI and KPI data is another key part of this role to provide the current picture, drive proactivity and to identify trends. The ideal candidate will have great product knowledge ideally from the MRO sector, have excellent project management and time management skills, and is hot on providing accurate and timely information. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite of products is a must along with Power BI experience Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week. What you ll get in return. From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service. Training provided through our own Hayley Academy. Company pension (if eligible). Life Assurance cover (x2 salary). Invitation to healthcare schemes. Wellness programmes. Uniform and PPE provided. Excellent opportunities and career prospects available. The recruitment process. Adverts will close on Sunday 10th May 2026 (We may close early depending on the volume and quality of applications. Process; Initial Screening ongoing through advertising window Online Testing - TBC Teams / Video Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner Face to face final stage interview Interviews will be held at our offices in Oldbury Candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations. Finally We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a question that you need to ask - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed) We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions. Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click apply now to become our Product Pricing Coordinator - we'd like to hear from
May 13, 2026
Full time
Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a Product Pricing Coordinator in our busy Strategic Contracts Team based at our Oldbury offices. Hayley Dexi s is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables (hydraulics, bearings, fasteners, fluid power, PPE, tools, lubricants etc) in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. About the Product Pricing Coordinator The Product Pricing Coordinator role essentially supports the work winning process providing accurate pricing information for bids, tenders and presentations. The role sits within the Bids and Tender Team and typical activities include, providing pricing support for the entire process of the tenders that you are working on. Obtaining pricing from different product categories and project tracking is also key; updating shared spaces to ensure deadlines progress and deadlines are tracked. Excellent communication across the team as well as back and forth with the customer is critical to both disseminate information required to ensure the best possible outcome when it comes to bid submission. Updating customer portals and providing support for e-catalogues, systems and pricing to reflect accurate pricing and information is also key in this role. Supporting with MI and KPI data is another key part of this role to provide the current picture, drive proactivity and to identify trends. The ideal candidate will have great product knowledge ideally from the MRO sector, have excellent project management and time management skills, and is hot on providing accurate and timely information. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft suite of products is a must along with Power BI experience Working hours: Monday to Friday, working 40 hours per week. What you ll get in return. From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service. Training provided through our own Hayley Academy. Company pension (if eligible). Life Assurance cover (x2 salary). Invitation to healthcare schemes. Wellness programmes. Uniform and PPE provided. Excellent opportunities and career prospects available. The recruitment process. Adverts will close on Sunday 10th May 2026 (We may close early depending on the volume and quality of applications. Process; Initial Screening ongoing through advertising window Online Testing - TBC Teams / Video Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner Face to face final stage interview Interviews will be held at our offices in Oldbury Candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations. Finally We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a question that you need to ask - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed) We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions. Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click apply now to become our Product Pricing Coordinator - we'd like to hear from
Our Client, a large IT Consultancy has a unique requirement for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to support the company's ambitious growth plans on an interim basis. This is a 6 month initial contract with an ideal requirement for one day a week presence in the company's London office. You will own and deliver end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of roles, ensuring a seamless hiring process and an exceptional candidate experience. Operating in a complex, matrixed environment, you will combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery. Key Responsibilities include: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through to offer and onboarding handover Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, shape hiring strategy, and guide effective selection decisions Conduct market mapping and provide external market intelligence across multiple skill sets and capability areas Build proactive talent pipelines Screen, shortlist, and assess candidates for competency, capability, and cultural alignment Track, analyse, and report on talent acquisition data Coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and collaborate closely with HR and onboarding teams Act as the point of contact for recruitment-related projects and lead small-scale initiatives where required About You You are a commercially astute recruitment professional who has ideally worked in a large and complex organisation and in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment. Proven recruitment experience within IT Consulting, Management Consulting, or professional services Experience working in-house or within a Recruitment Process Outsource (RPO) environment Strong capability in managing the full candidate lifecycle, from attraction through to joining Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools Track record in specialist and/or high-volume recruitment For an opportunity to join a talented team we would love to hear from you.
May 13, 2026
Contractor
Our Client, a large IT Consultancy has a unique requirement for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner to support the company's ambitious growth plans on an interim basis. This is a 6 month initial contract with an ideal requirement for one day a week presence in the company's London office. You will own and deliver end-to-end recruitment across a broad range of roles, ensuring a seamless hiring process and an exceptional candidate experience. Operating in a complex, matrixed environment, you will combine strategic insight with hands-on delivery. Key Responsibilities include: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition through to offer and onboarding handover Partner with hiring managers to define requirements, shape hiring strategy, and guide effective selection decisions Conduct market mapping and provide external market intelligence across multiple skill sets and capability areas Build proactive talent pipelines Screen, shortlist, and assess candidates for competency, capability, and cultural alignment Track, analyse, and report on talent acquisition data Coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and collaborate closely with HR and onboarding teams Act as the point of contact for recruitment-related projects and lead small-scale initiatives where required About You You are a commercially astute recruitment professional who has ideally worked in a large and complex organisation and in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment. Proven recruitment experience within IT Consulting, Management Consulting, or professional services Experience working in-house or within a Recruitment Process Outsource (RPO) environment Strong capability in managing the full candidate lifecycle, from attraction through to joining Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) tools Track record in specialist and/or high-volume recruitment For an opportunity to join a talented team we would love to hear from you.
Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a RFQ Coordinator to join our well-established and expanding Rail department based in Manchester. Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients across various industries. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. About the External Salesperson role As our RFQ Coordinator your primary responsibility will be to manage and coordinate the entire process of responding to requests for quotations (RFQs), developing strong and long-lasting relationships with supply partners, both established and new, helping to negotiate the best deals for Hayley Group whilst ensuring due regard to quality, cost, and timely delivery of products. You will collaborate with the Rail team to ensure that our customers receive our best-in-class service Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. What we're looking for in our RFQ Coordinator: Previous RFQ or supply experience is essential. Knowledge of the Fastener industry and supplier base is essential. Exposure to ERP and MRP systems. Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office with a sound grasp of Excel. An effective communicator, with good verbal and written communication skills. Customer and supplier focused driven to provide consistently high levels of service. A desire/drive to improve upon the above skill sets or demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop within the role. Key responsibilities as our RFQ Coordinator will include: Oversee the end-to-end process of RFQs, ensuring adherence to deadlines, requirements, and company guidelines. Target cost savings through better commercials through suppliers Supplier Selection - identify and evaluate potential suppliers or subcontractors, ensuring their capabilities align with project requirements. Undertake negotiations with suppliers, place direct orders and expedite those orders ensuring timely delivery to the customer. Work closely with rail colleagues to identify improvements to services and products. Resolve supplier invoice queries, liaising with Hayley HQ Accounts team and other Hayley colleagues as appropriate. Recording enquiries, orders, invoices, and other documentation. What you ll get in return Highly competitive salary + bonus scheme From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service. Training provided through our own Hayley Academy. Company pension Life Assurance cover (x2 salary). Invitation to healthcare schemes. Wellness programmes. Uniform and PPE provided. Excellent opportunities and career prospects available. The recruitment process Adverts will close on Sunday 31st May 2026 The advert will be closed should a suitable person be identified during the advertising window, so please submit applications or notes of interest ASAP! Our process; Shortlisting throughout the advertising window Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner. Face to face interview in branch location Candidates selected for final interview will be asked to prepare a for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations. Finally We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a question you would like to ask - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed) We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions. Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click apply now to become our RFQ Coordinator (Manchester) we'd love to hear from you!
May 13, 2026
Full time
Hayley Dexis has an exciting opportunity available for a RFQ Coordinator to join our well-established and expanding Rail department based in Manchester. Hayley Dexis is the largest independent distributor of engineering products and consumables in the UK. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we provide cutting-edge solutions to our clients across various industries. We are an equal opportunities employer, currently employing over 1,300 people who continue to be a cornerstone of our business and are fundamental to providing industry-leading customer service. About the External Salesperson role As our RFQ Coordinator your primary responsibility will be to manage and coordinate the entire process of responding to requests for quotations (RFQs), developing strong and long-lasting relationships with supply partners, both established and new, helping to negotiate the best deals for Hayley Group whilst ensuring due regard to quality, cost, and timely delivery of products. You will collaborate with the Rail team to ensure that our customers receive our best-in-class service Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday. What we're looking for in our RFQ Coordinator: Previous RFQ or supply experience is essential. Knowledge of the Fastener industry and supplier base is essential. Exposure to ERP and MRP systems. Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Office with a sound grasp of Excel. An effective communicator, with good verbal and written communication skills. Customer and supplier focused driven to provide consistently high levels of service. A desire/drive to improve upon the above skill sets or demonstrate a willingness to learn and develop within the role. Key responsibilities as our RFQ Coordinator will include: Oversee the end-to-end process of RFQs, ensuring adherence to deadlines, requirements, and company guidelines. Target cost savings through better commercials through suppliers Supplier Selection - identify and evaluate potential suppliers or subcontractors, ensuring their capabilities align with project requirements. Undertake negotiations with suppliers, place direct orders and expedite those orders ensuring timely delivery to the customer. Work closely with rail colleagues to identify improvements to services and products. Resolve supplier invoice queries, liaising with Hayley HQ Accounts team and other Hayley colleagues as appropriate. Recording enquiries, orders, invoices, and other documentation. What you ll get in return Highly competitive salary + bonus scheme From 23 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) increased with length of service. Training provided through our own Hayley Academy. Company pension Life Assurance cover (x2 salary). Invitation to healthcare schemes. Wellness programmes. Uniform and PPE provided. Excellent opportunities and career prospects available. The recruitment process Adverts will close on Sunday 31st May 2026 The advert will be closed should a suitable person be identified during the advertising window, so please submit applications or notes of interest ASAP! Our process; Shortlisting throughout the advertising window Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner. Face to face interview in branch location Candidates selected for final interview will be asked to prepare a for an interview lasting 1 hour focused on skills, knowledge, experience and motivations. Finally We know sometimes you might feel that you don't meet the criteria or have a question you would like to ask - we're here to help so please ask us! You can contact us here; (url removed) We aim to get back to everyone that applies and are super keen to speak to talented people for upcoming positions. Please inform our careers team if you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Don t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the team at Hayley Group please click apply now to become our RFQ Coordinator (Manchester) we'd love to hear from you!
The role: This is more than a job - it's a mission . You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win. You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the OMNIA Chief Engineer. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities: Technical leadership of all Configuration Management (CM) processes on the project to ensure CM compliance. This includes the configuration planning, identification, control, status accounting and auditing for development and in-service systems/services. Lead programme start-up and change activities including tailoring, estimating effort, establishing configuration processes, tool set selection, establishing data management repositories and regular governance and execution meetings. Define and lead application of release management, including establishing release management activities and toolsets, ensuring release requirements are defined and met, generating baselines, managing internal and external stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and process simplification across the programme in conjunction with the profession lead. Work closely with development, quality assurance, ITEA and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from development to in-service environments. Identify potential risks that could impact release schedules and implement strategies to mitigate these risks. Maintain comprehensive documentation of release processes, configuration items, and changes to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures. Lead a team of release engineers, ensuring work is delivered on time and to budget. Be 'Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement'. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for: We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won't necessarily have a military background, but you'll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first. The OMNIA Training Configuration & Release Manager will be responsible for the Configuration Management and Release Management for the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). Responsible to the OMNIA Chief Engineer, this position requires exceptional knowledge and experience across configuration and release management disciplines to maintain effective and accurate control during the development and transition into service phases. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability work in a multidisciplinary engineering team in a complex and evolving environment. Essential Skills and Experience: An engineering background, educated to degree level or with equivalent previous related experience. Proven knowledge and experience in release management, configuration management, or a related role with strong understanding of development lifecycles. Detailed working knowledge of Def Stan 05-57 or equivalent A working knowledge of CMMI and ISO 9000 requirements Familiarity with tailored process creation and introduction using current CM methodology, establishing guidelines and rules for all functions/levels and the introduction of suitable toolsets to enable successful configuration management. Relevant certifications in but not limited to ITIL, PMP or Agile methodologies. Familiarity with configuration management tools: GitHub, Argo, QUAY, WindChill. Experience in a leadership role within complex, multi-disciplinary programmes. A high level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience in complex solutions for large government organisations or private corporations using a diverse engineering and technology team. Well-developed planning and organisational abilities. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of defence or public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience in training transformation or learning platforms. SAFe and ITIL4 certified. Familiarity or experience with ISO 15288 - Systems and Software Engineering Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above). What we offer A Culture Built on Collaboration Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results. Team dynamics You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission. Work Across Borders, United in Purpose Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains. Drive Innovation Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set. Shape the Future Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence. Career Growth & Benefits Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner. Benefits and Work Culture Benefits Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role) Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade) Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
May 13, 2026
Full time
The role: This is more than a job - it's a mission . You will be part of a high-impact, collaborative environment, where we expect everyone to live the values and standards of the British Army. Every person in our team plays a critical role in delivering OMNIA's vision; designing, delivering, and transforming collective training so the British Army is ready to fight and win. You'll work in a matrix organisation and report operationally through OMNIA Training and functionally through the OMNIA Chief Engineer. Ultimately, you'll work for the British Army, championing innovation, and helping shape the future of military collective training. Key Responsibilities: Technical leadership of all Configuration Management (CM) processes on the project to ensure CM compliance. This includes the configuration planning, identification, control, status accounting and auditing for development and in-service systems/services. Lead programme start-up and change activities including tailoring, estimating effort, establishing configuration processes, tool set selection, establishing data management repositories and regular governance and execution meetings. Define and lead application of release management, including establishing release management activities and toolsets, ensuring release requirements are defined and met, generating baselines, managing internal and external stakeholders. Drive continuous improvement and process simplification across the programme in conjunction with the profession lead. Work closely with development, quality assurance, ITEA and operations teams to ensure smooth transition from development to in-service environments. Identify potential risks that could impact release schedules and implement strategies to mitigate these risks. Maintain comprehensive documentation of release processes, configuration items, and changes to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures. Lead a team of release engineers, ensuring work is delivered on time and to budget. Be 'Responsible for championing and fostering a culture of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) compliance and continuous improvement'. Any other duties required to meet the needs of the programme. Who we are looking for: We're after individuals who want to serve. You'll have a mission focus, and the enthusiasm and drive to 'get things done'. You'll want to work in collaboration with other defence training organisations, and the British Army. You won't let bureaucracy get in the way of what needs to be done, you'll learn lessons and share these lessons across the team. You won't necessarily have a military background, but you'll understand what it means to serve and to put the mission first. The OMNIA Training Configuration & Release Manager will be responsible for the Configuration Management and Release Management for the Army Collective Training Service (ACTS). Responsible to the OMNIA Chief Engineer, this position requires exceptional knowledge and experience across configuration and release management disciplines to maintain effective and accurate control during the development and transition into service phases. This role requires a systems-thinking mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability work in a multidisciplinary engineering team in a complex and evolving environment. Essential Skills and Experience: An engineering background, educated to degree level or with equivalent previous related experience. Proven knowledge and experience in release management, configuration management, or a related role with strong understanding of development lifecycles. Detailed working knowledge of Def Stan 05-57 or equivalent A working knowledge of CMMI and ISO 9000 requirements Familiarity with tailored process creation and introduction using current CM methodology, establishing guidelines and rules for all functions/levels and the introduction of suitable toolsets to enable successful configuration management. Relevant certifications in but not limited to ITIL, PMP or Agile methodologies. Familiarity with configuration management tools: GitHub, Argo, QUAY, WindChill. Experience in a leadership role within complex, multi-disciplinary programmes. A high level of competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Skills and Experience: Experience in complex solutions for large government organisations or private corporations using a diverse engineering and technology team. Well-developed planning and organisational abilities. Highly developed verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of defence or public sector engineering standards and regulatory frameworks. Experience in training transformation or learning platforms. SAFe and ITIL4 certified. Familiarity or experience with ISO 15288 - Systems and Software Engineering Security cleared or ability to obtain (SC or above). What we offer A Culture Built on Collaboration Work in an inclusive, high-performing team that celebrates ideas, supports growth, and is laser-focused on delivering results. Team dynamics You will be part of a team that works together, across multiple organisations united in one mission. Work Across Borders, United in Purpose Operate across organisations with one shared goal - improving capability across all domains. Drive Innovation Your voice matters. We champion new ideas, welcome change, and believe in continuous improvement with a growth mind-set. Shape the Future Play a crucial role in a long-term, future-facing programme with real-world impact on national defence. Career Growth & Benefits Enjoy a strong benefits package, ongoing development opportunities, and clear pathways to progress within a trusted defence industry partner. Benefits and Work Culture Benefits Competitive salaries. 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr) Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution) Company bonus scheme (discretionary). 6 times salary 'Life Assurance' with pension. Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others. Enhanced sick pay. Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave. Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role) Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade) Work Culture 37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements. Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early! Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role. A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities. Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
YOU MUST HAVE RETAIL EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. About the role As the HR Director, you will be responsible for the hands on delivery of HR operations. This is an operational role focused on HR administration, payroll coordination, employee relations, and the consistent execution of people processes. You will work closely with Retail and Corporate business partners to support day to day people matters, ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, and deliver a reliable, people first experience for every Team Member. Key Responsibilities HR Operations & Administration Own and execute day to day HR operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all people processes. Manage payroll inputs, audits, and queries in partnership with payroll providers, ensuring compliance and on time delivery. Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, policy acknowledgements, and HR systems in line with employment legislation and GDPR requirements. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead employee relations matters end to end, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, and investigations. Ensure all people practices are compliant with employment law, company policies, and best practice standards. Provide clear, fair, and empathetic guidance to leaders and employees, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Talent & Workforce Support Support retail talent acquisition from a people operations perspective, including contracts, onboarding, and compliance checks. Partner with leaders to proactively plan workforce needs, support retention, and build strong internal pipelines. Deliver a seamless onboarding experience that ensures new hires feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success from day one. Performance, Development & Engagement Support the execution of performance management cycles, ensuring clarity of expectations, documentation, and follow through. Culture & Values Model SKIMS values in every interaction and actively contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and high trust workplace culture. Inspire confidence and accountability while supporting a culture rooted in growth, care, and continuous improvement. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent. CIPD qualification (or working towards) is a strong plus. 7 10 years of experience in a HR generalist role. Background in Retail is a must. Strong hands on experience in HR administration, HR operations, payroll coordination, and employee relations. Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in a fast-moving business. Proven ability to work independently with a self starter, entrepreneurial mindset - you see what needs to be done and do it. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Confident problem solver with a calm, solutions oriented approach to complex or sensitive situations. High levels of emotional intelligence, integrity, and discretion. Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the business. Passion for the SKIMS brand and an authentic commitment to creating meaningful employee experiences. Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, take initiative without being asked, and are deeply comfortable owning the detail - from payroll accuracy to employee relations - while keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Benefits, Culture and Perks Benefits and Culture Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Group Life Assurance Income Protection Critical Illness Pension Scheme Modern Health ClassPass
May 13, 2026
Full time
YOU MUST HAVE RETAIL EXPERIENCE FOR THIS ROLE SKIMS is a solutions-oriented brand creating the next generation of underwear, loungewear, shapewear, and essentials. We are setting new standards by delivering technically innovative, comfort-driven products with elevated design for everybody. At the intersection of culture, innovation, and commerce, SKIMS is a global brand redefining modern apparel. Our teams are built on creativity, collaboration, and operational excellence, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, high-performance environment where ambitious, curious, and values-driven individuals can do the best work of their careers. As we continue to scale globally, our HQ teams play a critical role in shaping strategy, building world-class infrastructure, and driving sustainable growth across markets. About the role As the HR Director, you will be responsible for the hands on delivery of HR operations. This is an operational role focused on HR administration, payroll coordination, employee relations, and the consistent execution of people processes. You will work closely with Retail and Corporate business partners to support day to day people matters, ensure compliance with UK employment legislation, and deliver a reliable, people first experience for every Team Member. Key Responsibilities HR Operations & Administration Own and execute day to day HR operations, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all people processes. Manage payroll inputs, audits, and queries in partnership with payroll providers, ensuring compliance and on time delivery. Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, policy acknowledgements, and HR systems in line with employment legislation and GDPR requirements. Employee Relations & Compliance Lead employee relations matters end to end, including absence management, performance management, disciplinary processes, grievances, and investigations. Ensure all people practices are compliant with employment law, company policies, and best practice standards. Provide clear, fair, and empathetic guidance to leaders and employees, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism at all times. Talent & Workforce Support Support retail talent acquisition from a people operations perspective, including contracts, onboarding, and compliance checks. Partner with leaders to proactively plan workforce needs, support retention, and build strong internal pipelines. Deliver a seamless onboarding experience that ensures new hires feel welcomed, informed, and set up for success from day one. Performance, Development & Engagement Support the execution of performance management cycles, ensuring clarity of expectations, documentation, and follow through. Culture & Values Model SKIMS values in every interaction and actively contribute to an inclusive, respectful, and high trust workplace culture. Inspire confidence and accountability while supporting a culture rooted in growth, care, and continuous improvement. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent. CIPD qualification (or working towards) is a strong plus. 7 10 years of experience in a HR generalist role. Background in Retail is a must. Strong hands on experience in HR administration, HR operations, payroll coordination, and employee relations. Solid knowledge of employment law and HR best practices, with the ability to apply them pragmatically in a fast-moving business. Proven ability to work independently with a self starter, entrepreneurial mindset - you see what needs to be done and do it. Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Confident problem solver with a calm, solutions oriented approach to complex or sensitive situations. High levels of emotional intelligence, integrity, and discretion. Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and credibility at all levels of the business. Passion for the SKIMS brand and an authentic commitment to creating meaningful employee experiences. Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, take initiative without being asked, and are deeply comfortable owning the detail - from payroll accuracy to employee relations - while keeping an eye on the bigger picture. Benefits, Culture and Perks Benefits and Culture Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Group Life Assurance Income Protection Critical Illness Pension Scheme Modern Health ClassPass
Job Title: Director of Investment and Finance Location: Aberdeen Reporting to: Director of GBE Local (Pending appointment of the Local Managing Director) Number of Roles Available: 1 Company Overview Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape. Our mission is clear: Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives Joining GBE means: Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. About the Role Great British Energy is looking for a Director of Investment and Finance to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the GBE Local finance and funding strategy, ensuring it is aligned to the GBE company strategy and Local Power Plan objectives and is deliverable within agreed constraints Translate strategy into clear annual plans, spend profiles and performance metrics; monitor delivery against targets and lead corrective action where required Lead portfolio level financial planning, modelling and structuring for distributed/local energy portfolios, including approach to capital stacks, risk-sharing, revenue stabilisation and crowding-in private finance Oversee project and portfolio underwriting to investment grade standards, ensuring robust governance, documentation and assurance for investment decisions, including stage gate submissions Lead financial transaction design and delivery (including engagement with HM Treasury and other stakeholders) and ensure compliance with public finance requirements (including RDEL/CDEL treatment and concessionality considerations where relevant) Ensure the Local and Community Portfolio Model and associated tools (including the Project Assessment Tool (PAT) and portfolio aggregation methods) are fit-for-purpose, quality assured, and maintain a clear golden thread from inputs to decision outputs Commission and integrate market intelligence (e.g., forward curves, PPA benchmarks and policy/regulatory monitoring) to ensure modelling assumptions remain market-reflective and risk analysis is robust Provide leadership on value for money, financial controls and performance reporting for GBE Locals investment activity, working with central finance to ensure appropriate budgeting, forecasting and reporting Build and lead a high-performing team in line with the interim finance team structure, including senior project finance (portfolio structuring and deal execution), PAT/data modelling, and market analysis capability; set clear objectives, develop capability and foster a strong culture of delivery, integrity and continuous improvement Act as a key senior stakeholder for finance and funding across the Local directorate, advising the Local MD and fellow Directors and representing GBE Local with external partners, investors, lenders, Combined Authorities and advisers Qualifications and Experience Essential: Experience in energy markets and low-carbon infrastructure investment, including revenue models (e.g., PPAs, CfD/merchant exposure), and/or financing distributed energy portfolios Senior leadership experience in investment, corporate finance, project finance, treasury, structured finance and/or public finance, with accountability for strategy, budgets and delivery outcomes Demonstrable track record of developing and executing finance and funding strategies, including translating objectives into spend profiles, performance metrics and delivery plans Expertise in investment appraisal, financial modelling and assurance, including risk analysis, sensitivities/scenarios and producing investment papers for senior governance Experience structuring portfolios and transactions (e.g., senior/junior debt and equity, credit enhancement, revenue stabilisation mechanisms) and engaging credibly with investors and lenders Strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks and governance (or ability to acquire quickly), including working with HM Treasury and applying value-for-money, assurance and compliance requirements Strong analytical and performance management skills, able to define and monitor KPIs, manage budgets/forecasts, and drive delivery against time, cost and quality constraints Excellent stakeholder management and people leadership: able to build, motivate and develop specialist teams and suppliers, and influence senior leaders and partners to deliver shared objectives Desirable: Experience designing and operationalising blended finance or public-private funding mechanisms, including managing concessionality and state-aid/subsidy control considerations where relevant Experience establishing modelling governance, data/assumption management and market intelligence processes to support investment decision-making at scale Relevant degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business, mathematics, engineering or a related field. Investment qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA Charterholder) is desirable Personal Qualities Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment What We Offer Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus scheme Excellent pension scheme 4x salary life assurance Group income protection 38 days annual leave Flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and training Supportive, inclusive working environment How to Apply For further information please contact: Pearse O'Brien Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist 1 2 Application Close Date: 19th May 2026 References Visible links 1. mailto: 2. mailto:
May 13, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Director of Investment and Finance Location: Aberdeen Reporting to: Director of GBE Local (Pending appointment of the Local Managing Director) Number of Roles Available: 1 Company Overview Join Great British Energy and be part of powering the UK's Clean Energy Future. At GBE, we're not just building an energy company - we're shaping the future of the UK's energy landscape. Our mission is clear: Drive clean energy deployment across the UK as a strategic developer, investor, and owner of renewable projects Deliver benefits for communities and taxpayers, ensuring the clean energy transition creates jobs, boosts local economies, and increases public ownership We focus on innovation, sustainability, and impact, working on projects that matter - from large-scale national renewable investments to empowering local and community energy initiatives Joining GBE means: Purpose-driven work: Be part of a national effort to accelerate the clean energy transition Career growth: Opportunities to develop expertise in cutting-edge energy technologies and strategic investment Collaboration and flexibility: Work with passionate professionals in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment If you want to make a real difference and help power a greener, fairer future for the UK, GBE is the place for you. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. About the Role Great British Energy is looking for a Director of Investment and Finance to join our GBE Local Directorate Team. This role will play a key part in contributing to projects, objectives, and wider organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain the GBE Local finance and funding strategy, ensuring it is aligned to the GBE company strategy and Local Power Plan objectives and is deliverable within agreed constraints Translate strategy into clear annual plans, spend profiles and performance metrics; monitor delivery against targets and lead corrective action where required Lead portfolio level financial planning, modelling and structuring for distributed/local energy portfolios, including approach to capital stacks, risk-sharing, revenue stabilisation and crowding-in private finance Oversee project and portfolio underwriting to investment grade standards, ensuring robust governance, documentation and assurance for investment decisions, including stage gate submissions Lead financial transaction design and delivery (including engagement with HM Treasury and other stakeholders) and ensure compliance with public finance requirements (including RDEL/CDEL treatment and concessionality considerations where relevant) Ensure the Local and Community Portfolio Model and associated tools (including the Project Assessment Tool (PAT) and portfolio aggregation methods) are fit-for-purpose, quality assured, and maintain a clear golden thread from inputs to decision outputs Commission and integrate market intelligence (e.g., forward curves, PPA benchmarks and policy/regulatory monitoring) to ensure modelling assumptions remain market-reflective and risk analysis is robust Provide leadership on value for money, financial controls and performance reporting for GBE Locals investment activity, working with central finance to ensure appropriate budgeting, forecasting and reporting Build and lead a high-performing team in line with the interim finance team structure, including senior project finance (portfolio structuring and deal execution), PAT/data modelling, and market analysis capability; set clear objectives, develop capability and foster a strong culture of delivery, integrity and continuous improvement Act as a key senior stakeholder for finance and funding across the Local directorate, advising the Local MD and fellow Directors and representing GBE Local with external partners, investors, lenders, Combined Authorities and advisers Qualifications and Experience Essential: Experience in energy markets and low-carbon infrastructure investment, including revenue models (e.g., PPAs, CfD/merchant exposure), and/or financing distributed energy portfolios Senior leadership experience in investment, corporate finance, project finance, treasury, structured finance and/or public finance, with accountability for strategy, budgets and delivery outcomes Demonstrable track record of developing and executing finance and funding strategies, including translating objectives into spend profiles, performance metrics and delivery plans Expertise in investment appraisal, financial modelling and assurance, including risk analysis, sensitivities/scenarios and producing investment papers for senior governance Experience structuring portfolios and transactions (e.g., senior/junior debt and equity, credit enhancement, revenue stabilisation mechanisms) and engaging credibly with investors and lenders Strong understanding of public sector financial frameworks and governance (or ability to acquire quickly), including working with HM Treasury and applying value-for-money, assurance and compliance requirements Strong analytical and performance management skills, able to define and monitor KPIs, manage budgets/forecasts, and drive delivery against time, cost and quality constraints Excellent stakeholder management and people leadership: able to build, motivate and develop specialist teams and suppliers, and influence senior leaders and partners to deliver shared objectives Desirable: Experience designing and operationalising blended finance or public-private funding mechanisms, including managing concessionality and state-aid/subsidy control considerations where relevant Experience establishing modelling governance, data/assumption management and market intelligence processes to support investment decision-making at scale Relevant degree or equivalent experience in finance, economics, business, mathematics, engineering or a related field. Investment qualification (e.g., ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CFA Charterholder) is desirable Personal Qualities Takes ownership, shows confidence in decision-making, and is willing to challenge constructively Focuses on delivering meaningful outcomes and making a positive, lasting impact Works collaboratively, valuing different perspectives and building inclusive relationships Proactive and adaptable, with a curiosity to explore new ideas and improve ways of working Resilient and resourceful in a fast-paced environment What We Offer Competitive base salary Performance-related bonus scheme Excellent pension scheme 4x salary life assurance Group income protection 38 days annual leave Flexible working arrangements Ongoing professional development and training Supportive, inclusive working environment How to Apply For further information please contact: Pearse O'Brien Principal Talent Acquisition Specialist 1 2 Application Close Date: 19th May 2026 References Visible links 1. mailto: 2. mailto:
Senior Corporate Tax opportunity with clear progression to Partner, based in Birmingham. Your new company This is a forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert tax advice to large owner-managed businesses. With a growing client base and a dynamic leadership team, the firm is expanding its Corporate Tax offering and investing in both talent and infrastructure. The Birmingham office is rapidly expanding, and tax is playing a huge part in this growth. Your new role You will join a high-performing Corporate Tax team that operates across the firm, supporting clients with turnovers typically above the audit threshold. The team is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, and includes a Corporate Tax Partner, Managers and Seniors, and a cohort of trainees.This is a senior leadership role with flexibility depending on your experience and career goals. You could join as a Senior Manager, Director, or new Partner, with a clear path to equity for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex corporate tax advisory projects for large owner-managed businesses High level oversight of corporate tax compliance work Providing strategic input into the growth of the tax practice Mentoring and developing junior team members Optionally engaging in business development and client acquisition, if aligned with your interests The firm is open to candidates with either a focus towards complex technical delivery or a combined role with a business development element, depending on your strengths and aspirations. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: CTA qualification (or equivalent) Significant experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Proven ability to manage complex tax matters for large businesses Strong communication and leadership skills A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team development Experience in business development or practice growth is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary based on experience and level (Senior Manager to Junior Partner) Generous holiday allowance Enhanced maternity package, including additional pay and childcare support Flexible working arrangements Support for professional development and qualifications Clear progression pathways and recognition for performance Modern, spacious offices to support expansion This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role with real influence and long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. #
May 13, 2026
Full time
Senior Corporate Tax opportunity with clear progression to Partner, based in Birmingham. Your new company This is a forward-thinking, multi-office accountancy practice with a strong reputation for delivering expert tax advice to large owner-managed businesses. With a growing client base and a dynamic leadership team, the firm is expanding its Corporate Tax offering and investing in both talent and infrastructure. The Birmingham office is rapidly expanding, and tax is playing a huge part in this growth. Your new role You will join a high-performing Corporate Tax team that operates across the firm, supporting clients with turnovers typically above the audit threshold. The team is known for its technical excellence and collaborative culture, and includes a Corporate Tax Partner, Managers and Seniors, and a cohort of trainees.This is a senior leadership role with flexibility depending on your experience and career goals. You could join as a Senior Manager, Director, or new Partner, with a clear path to equity for the right candidate. Your responsibilities will include: Leading complex corporate tax advisory projects for large owner-managed businesses High level oversight of corporate tax compliance work Providing strategic input into the growth of the tax practice Mentoring and developing junior team members Optionally engaging in business development and client acquisition, if aligned with your interests The firm is open to candidates with either a focus towards complex technical delivery or a combined role with a business development element, depending on your strengths and aspirations. What you'll need to succeed To thrive in this role, you will need: CTA qualification (or equivalent) Significant experience in corporate tax advisory and compliance Proven ability to manage complex tax matters for large businesses Strong communication and leadership skills A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to team development Experience in business development or practice growth is advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return You'll be joining a firm that values its people and offers a supportive, flexible working environment. The benefits package includes: Competitive salary based on experience and level (Senior Manager to Junior Partner) Generous holiday allowance Enhanced maternity package, including additional pay and childcare support Flexible working arrangements Support for professional development and qualifications Clear progression pathways and recognition for performance Modern, spacious offices to support expansion This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior tax leadership role with real influence and long-term career potential. What you need to do now If you're ready to take the next step in your corporate tax career, apply now or contact Hays for a confidential discussion. #