Summary We're looking for a Gardens & Outdoors Manager to join the team here at Mount Stewart. This exciting and impactful role is an opportunity to help the National Trust develop its longer term plan for Mount Stewart gardens and wider estate which together form one of the most exceptional sites of cultural and built heritage in our care. What it's like to work here Mount Stewart is a place that has been touched by the various generations who have loved it. Whilst always respecting the past and finding inspiration from its history, Mount Stewart has been unafraid of change throughout the generations, endeavouring to remain inspiring and relevant in modern times. The gardens at Mount Stewart, the creation of Edith, Lady Londonderry, are renowned for their innovation and uniqueness. The Formal Gardens are intimate, evoking themes of personal identity and triumphs, blending whimsical Classical and Gaelic mythology with exotic plants sourced from around the globe. Mount Stewart is also an exceptional example of the Irish demesne, intended to be both beautiful and productive, with woodland, orchards and farmland. Fine buildings, including the neo-classical House, the Temple of the Winds, Stable Block, Farmyard with Dovecote and the Walled Garden, are architectural gems in their own right. Last year we welcomed over 210,000 visitors and have ambitions to grow our appeal further. Click here for more information about Mount Stewart. As part of the wider County Down Property Group, which includes Castle Ward and Rowallane Garden, we are supported by over 150 staff members and 350 volunteers who have a shared sense of purpose in caring for these wonderful places together, providing a wide range of public benefit to our visitors and local communities. This is a significant time for all National Trust gardens and parkland as we champion and deliver a thoughtful, horticulturally sound and ecological approach that works for nature and people guided by our Conservation Principles and our 10 year People and Nature Thriving strategy. What you'll be doing Thinking long term As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work closely with the General Manager, Head of Gardens and Parks and national specialists to plan to enhance the heritage, nature and people benefits of Mount Stewart across the gardens and wider demesne. There will be a strong focus on the team and understanding Mount Stewart's priorities and future potential alongside the wider strategic ambitions of National Trust. You will ensure that the team, skills and processes are in place ready to contribute to a future long-term plan for Mount Stewart. The 12 month period will be a time to review, understand and to rationalise the garden settings and plant collections, focussing resource where it is most needed. This will include championing and delivering our Conservation Principles, adapting horticultural practices and working to our sustainability ambitions. Within the wider demesne, the priority will be to determine the next steps to build resilience in our woodlands to meet challenging climate impacts. We have started this journey and during this period there are opportunities to continue some existing workstreams and to deliver agreed actions from the garden management plan, woodland management plans and property business plans as well as identify what the next steps will be. You will support colleagues to identify the longer-term opportunities to progress and develop the garden's future alongside creating engaging and relevant experiences for current, new and more diverse audiences. You'll be part of a team to create long lasting relationships with emerging audiences and communities alongside safeguarding and promoting the incredible plant collection and unique gardening heritage at Mount Stewart. Leading teams You will lead the garden and ranger team to develop working practices that reflect priorities across Mount Stewart that deliver the National Trust's strategic ambitions and environmental principles. On a day-to-day basis, working with the Assistant Head Gardener, the Area Ranger and their teams, you will provide support and leadership to a team of 11 staff, managing work programmes and ensuring compliance in environmental standards, health and safety and machinery compliance. Key to your role will be recognising the current and future skills needs. You will identify CPD needs for yourself and your team and lead regular team and 1 to 1 meetings, acting as coach and mentor. This is a strategic role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the short and longer-term objectives and advocating for the needs of the gardens and parkland within wider plans Mount Stewart's success Visitor Experience You will work in collaboration with other members of the Property Leadership Team, including the Property Curator and the Visitor Operations Manager and Visitor Experience Manager, to ensure we provide a cohesive and inspiring visitor experience. As a senior member of staff with shared duty management responsibilities, you'll build positive working relationships across the entire site and support your team to do the same. Who we're looking for • Experience of working collaboratively with specialist teams to deliver conservation principles, environmental horticulture practices and the management of living collections • Experience of contributing to historic and public landscape management reviews and planning within a team setting • Strong communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders • A passion for gardens and gardening, with a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility • An understanding of the changing needs, aesthetics and management challenges of 21st century gardens, including climate change • Enthusiasm for developing a holistic approach that integrates garden and parkland management • Ability to build effective relationships with internal colleagues, external partners and visitors • Commitment to inclusive engagement, helping people and communities connect with stories, gardens and landscape The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyo
May 22, 2026
Contractor
Summary We're looking for a Gardens & Outdoors Manager to join the team here at Mount Stewart. This exciting and impactful role is an opportunity to help the National Trust develop its longer term plan for Mount Stewart gardens and wider estate which together form one of the most exceptional sites of cultural and built heritage in our care. What it's like to work here Mount Stewart is a place that has been touched by the various generations who have loved it. Whilst always respecting the past and finding inspiration from its history, Mount Stewart has been unafraid of change throughout the generations, endeavouring to remain inspiring and relevant in modern times. The gardens at Mount Stewart, the creation of Edith, Lady Londonderry, are renowned for their innovation and uniqueness. The Formal Gardens are intimate, evoking themes of personal identity and triumphs, blending whimsical Classical and Gaelic mythology with exotic plants sourced from around the globe. Mount Stewart is also an exceptional example of the Irish demesne, intended to be both beautiful and productive, with woodland, orchards and farmland. Fine buildings, including the neo-classical House, the Temple of the Winds, Stable Block, Farmyard with Dovecote and the Walled Garden, are architectural gems in their own right. Last year we welcomed over 210,000 visitors and have ambitions to grow our appeal further. Click here for more information about Mount Stewart. As part of the wider County Down Property Group, which includes Castle Ward and Rowallane Garden, we are supported by over 150 staff members and 350 volunteers who have a shared sense of purpose in caring for these wonderful places together, providing a wide range of public benefit to our visitors and local communities. This is a significant time for all National Trust gardens and parkland as we champion and deliver a thoughtful, horticulturally sound and ecological approach that works for nature and people guided by our Conservation Principles and our 10 year People and Nature Thriving strategy. What you'll be doing Thinking long term As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work closely with the General Manager, Head of Gardens and Parks and national specialists to plan to enhance the heritage, nature and people benefits of Mount Stewart across the gardens and wider demesne. There will be a strong focus on the team and understanding Mount Stewart's priorities and future potential alongside the wider strategic ambitions of National Trust. You will ensure that the team, skills and processes are in place ready to contribute to a future long-term plan for Mount Stewart. The 12 month period will be a time to review, understand and to rationalise the garden settings and plant collections, focussing resource where it is most needed. This will include championing and delivering our Conservation Principles, adapting horticultural practices and working to our sustainability ambitions. Within the wider demesne, the priority will be to determine the next steps to build resilience in our woodlands to meet challenging climate impacts. We have started this journey and during this period there are opportunities to continue some existing workstreams and to deliver agreed actions from the garden management plan, woodland management plans and property business plans as well as identify what the next steps will be. You will support colleagues to identify the longer-term opportunities to progress and develop the garden's future alongside creating engaging and relevant experiences for current, new and more diverse audiences. You'll be part of a team to create long lasting relationships with emerging audiences and communities alongside safeguarding and promoting the incredible plant collection and unique gardening heritage at Mount Stewart. Leading teams You will lead the garden and ranger team to develop working practices that reflect priorities across Mount Stewart that deliver the National Trust's strategic ambitions and environmental principles. On a day-to-day basis, working with the Assistant Head Gardener, the Area Ranger and their teams, you will provide support and leadership to a team of 11 staff, managing work programmes and ensuring compliance in environmental standards, health and safety and machinery compliance. Key to your role will be recognising the current and future skills needs. You will identify CPD needs for yourself and your team and lead regular team and 1 to 1 meetings, acting as coach and mentor. This is a strategic role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the short and longer-term objectives and advocating for the needs of the gardens and parkland within wider plans Mount Stewart's success Visitor Experience You will work in collaboration with other members of the Property Leadership Team, including the Property Curator and the Visitor Operations Manager and Visitor Experience Manager, to ensure we provide a cohesive and inspiring visitor experience. As a senior member of staff with shared duty management responsibilities, you'll build positive working relationships across the entire site and support your team to do the same. Who we're looking for • Experience of working collaboratively with specialist teams to deliver conservation principles, environmental horticulture practices and the management of living collections • Experience of contributing to historic and public landscape management reviews and planning within a team setting • Strong communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders • A passion for gardens and gardening, with a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility • An understanding of the changing needs, aesthetics and management challenges of 21st century gardens, including climate change • Enthusiasm for developing a holistic approach that integrates garden and parkland management • Ability to build effective relationships with internal colleagues, external partners and visitors • Commitment to inclusive engagement, helping people and communities connect with stories, gardens and landscape The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyo
At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection. We are looking for a Senior Community Fundraiser Scotland to help grow income, strengthen supporter relationships and unlock the power of community fundraising across Scotland. This is an exciting senior role within our Community and Events team, working closely with colleagues and volunteers across our Scottish network. You will develop fundraising opportunities that reflect Scotland s distinctive communities and supporter landscape; while helping volunteers, branches and supporters play their part in our life-saving work. Contract £42,000 (FTE) per annum plus benefits Full Time (35hrs per week) Fixed Term (18 months) Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Edinburgh office with a blend of home and office working and occasional travel to our central office based in Surrey. In-person working: Minimum of 1 office day each week in the Edinburgh office, normally Wednesdays. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences. About the role The role will be line managed within the Community and Events team, while working closely with the Scotland office to shape and deliver fundraising growth across the nation. This role will also require occasional travel to our central office in Surrey Ewell or our London Hub office on Leadenhall Street What you ll do Grow community fundraising income in Scotland Lead the day-to-day delivery of community fundraising activity across Scotland. Identify, develop and manage a strong pipeline of supporters and fundraising opportunities. Manage income budgets of around £200k or more and contribute to forecasting, reporting and performance analysis. Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships Build and steward relationships with volunteers, branches, individuals, community groups and corporate partners. Champion excellent supporter journeys that attract new supporters and deepen existing relationships. Support volunteers and branches to reach their fundraising potential. Work across Samaritans Support the development and delivery of the Community and Events fundraising strategy and operational plans. Develop networks across Scotland to raise Samaritans profile and unlock new opportunities. Work across the organisation to embed a One Samaritans approach to fundraising and engagement. Ensure activity complies with charity law, fundraising regulation and data protection requirements About you You re an experienced community fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and making things happen. You enjoy working collaboratively, influencing stakeholders and supporting volunteers to succeed. You ll be confident working at both strategic and operational levels, balancing planning and delivery while keeping supporters and volunteers at the heart of everything you do. What you will bring: Significant experience in community fundraising with a strong understanding of fundraising operations Proven ability to manage an income portfolio of £200k+ and work to financial targets Excellent relationship building, stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience of working with and supporting volunteers Strong understanding of charity legislation and fundraising best practice Experience of working cross departmentally and collaboratively A genuine commitment to Samaritans mission, values and equity, diversity and inclusion principles Experience of project management, coaching or mentoring, and managing change would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the Scottish fundraising environment. Full outline in the Job description file below. Criminal record check (PVG) We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require a PVG (Adults and Children) check. At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. Why Samaritans? At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities. Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you. For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this. We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. To Apply Please submit your CV and include a cover letter (max 2 pages) evidencing expertise and experience you have to do this role. Please consider areas such as: Community fundraising leadership Stakeholder and volunteer engagement Strategic delivery and ways of working At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar. Applications close at 9am Monday 1st June Interviews All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time. 1st stage interviews (online) will be held on 9th & 11th June 2nd interviews (face to face in Edinburgh office) will be held on 18th June.
May 21, 2026
Full time
At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection. We are looking for a Senior Community Fundraiser Scotland to help grow income, strengthen supporter relationships and unlock the power of community fundraising across Scotland. This is an exciting senior role within our Community and Events team, working closely with colleagues and volunteers across our Scottish network. You will develop fundraising opportunities that reflect Scotland s distinctive communities and supporter landscape; while helping volunteers, branches and supporters play their part in our life-saving work. Contract £42,000 (FTE) per annum plus benefits Full Time (35hrs per week) Fixed Term (18 months) Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Edinburgh office with a blend of home and office working and occasional travel to our central office based in Surrey. In-person working: Minimum of 1 office day each week in the Edinburgh office, normally Wednesdays. We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences. About the role The role will be line managed within the Community and Events team, while working closely with the Scotland office to shape and deliver fundraising growth across the nation. This role will also require occasional travel to our central office in Surrey Ewell or our London Hub office on Leadenhall Street What you ll do Grow community fundraising income in Scotland Lead the day-to-day delivery of community fundraising activity across Scotland. Identify, develop and manage a strong pipeline of supporters and fundraising opportunities. Manage income budgets of around £200k or more and contribute to forecasting, reporting and performance analysis. Build strong supporter and volunteer relationships Build and steward relationships with volunteers, branches, individuals, community groups and corporate partners. Champion excellent supporter journeys that attract new supporters and deepen existing relationships. Support volunteers and branches to reach their fundraising potential. Work across Samaritans Support the development and delivery of the Community and Events fundraising strategy and operational plans. Develop networks across Scotland to raise Samaritans profile and unlock new opportunities. Work across the organisation to embed a One Samaritans approach to fundraising and engagement. Ensure activity complies with charity law, fundraising regulation and data protection requirements About you You re an experienced community fundraiser who thrives on building relationships and making things happen. You enjoy working collaboratively, influencing stakeholders and supporting volunteers to succeed. You ll be confident working at both strategic and operational levels, balancing planning and delivery while keeping supporters and volunteers at the heart of everything you do. What you will bring: Significant experience in community fundraising with a strong understanding of fundraising operations Proven ability to manage an income portfolio of £200k+ and work to financial targets Excellent relationship building, stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience of working with and supporting volunteers Strong understanding of charity legislation and fundraising best practice Experience of working cross departmentally and collaboratively A genuine commitment to Samaritans mission, values and equity, diversity and inclusion principles Experience of project management, coaching or mentoring, and managing change would be an advantage, as would knowledge of the Scottish fundraising environment. Full outline in the Job description file below. Criminal record check (PVG) We take safeguarding seriously at Samaritans and follow safe recruitment practices. As this role has direct contact with children and adults at risk, this role will require a PVG (Adults and Children) check. At offer stage, as part of the conditional job offer, we will require the candidate to disclose in full, spent and unspent convictions by completing a declaration form. The declaration form will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. Why Samaritans? At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities. Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you. For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this. We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. To Apply Please submit your CV and include a cover letter (max 2 pages) evidencing expertise and experience you have to do this role. Please consider areas such as: Community fundraising leadership Stakeholder and volunteer engagement Strategic delivery and ways of working At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar. Applications close at 9am Monday 1st June Interviews All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time. 1st stage interviews (online) will be held on 9th & 11th June 2nd interviews (face to face in Edinburgh office) will be held on 18th June.
Delivery Manager - 12 month FTC Location: This is a flexible, hybrid role and can be based from any of our offices in Manchester, Stoke, Southport, Peterborough or Tunbridge Wells. We also have largely remote working options available. This role sits within out IT Operations department. As a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for one or more squads, enabling them to develop and deliver exceptional technology products. You will coach and instil sustainable practices such as self-organisation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Your role will be to cultivate a growth mindset, fostering a process, culture, and environment that empowers highly motivated, innovative squads to reach their full potential and deliver value for the business. Understanding the business delivery roadmap and technology landscape allows this role to effectively plan and ensure a reliably predictable change cycle. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead teams and deliver change with your delivery expertise, utilising effective frameworks and best practices set out by the Head of Delivery Enablement. Provide effective coaching and guidance to your squads. Build, maintain and continually improve motivated, collaborative, and productive teams, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment. Support delivery by monitoring and reporting progress, ensuring timely and effective implementation. Communicate issues and impediments promptly to facilitate rapid decision-making. Manage expectations with senior colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency. Track and report key performance metrics to stakeholders, providing insights into squad progress and areas for improvement. Collaborate closely with PM's, PO's and Senior DMs to prioritise and distribute work, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Challenge teams to identify and address assumptions and risks throughout the delivery process, ensuring proactive risk management. Keep teams focused on delivering high-quality products and services, meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations. Foster relationships for efficient cross-team collaboration and dependency management, enhancing overall organisational effectiveness. Collaborate with Technical Managers on resource allocation and feedback. Manage cross-squad dependencies to ensure seamless integration and collaboration. Continuously evaluate and improve best practices within the Delivery community. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: Proficiency in delivery practises including Agile and Lean, with a strong track record of building high-performing delivery teams using Scrum. Strong background in coaching with a passion for developing others. Ability to influence others and outstanding facilitation skills. Efficient in identifying and mitigating potential blockers or risks in delivery. Adequate technical understanding of software and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in communicating and visualising progress towards goals using delivery plans, metrics, and forecasting techniques. Familiarity with delivery management tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Azure DevOps to streamline workflows (Advantageous). Experience in strategic planning and contributing to high-level decision-making (Advantageous). Relevant Agile certifications e.g. Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist (Advantageous) Benefits: Starting with 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), this does increase with service Opportunity for a yearly bonus Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices About Us Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Delivery Manager - 12 month FTC Location: This is a flexible, hybrid role and can be based from any of our offices in Manchester, Stoke, Southport, Peterborough or Tunbridge Wells. We also have largely remote working options available. This role sits within out IT Operations department. As a Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for one or more squads, enabling them to develop and deliver exceptional technology products. You will coach and instil sustainable practices such as self-organisation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Your role will be to cultivate a growth mindset, fostering a process, culture, and environment that empowers highly motivated, innovative squads to reach their full potential and deliver value for the business. Understanding the business delivery roadmap and technology landscape allows this role to effectively plan and ensure a reliably predictable change cycle. Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities: Lead teams and deliver change with your delivery expertise, utilising effective frameworks and best practices set out by the Head of Delivery Enablement. Provide effective coaching and guidance to your squads. Build, maintain and continually improve motivated, collaborative, and productive teams, fostering a positive and high-performing work environment. Support delivery by monitoring and reporting progress, ensuring timely and effective implementation. Communicate issues and impediments promptly to facilitate rapid decision-making. Manage expectations with senior colleagues and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency. Track and report key performance metrics to stakeholders, providing insights into squad progress and areas for improvement. Collaborate closely with PM's, PO's and Senior DMs to prioritise and distribute work, ensuring alignment with organisational goals. Challenge teams to identify and address assumptions and risks throughout the delivery process, ensuring proactive risk management. Keep teams focused on delivering high-quality products and services, meeting or exceeding stakeholder expectations. Foster relationships for efficient cross-team collaboration and dependency management, enhancing overall organisational effectiveness. Collaborate with Technical Managers on resource allocation and feedback. Manage cross-squad dependencies to ensure seamless integration and collaboration. Continuously evaluate and improve best practices within the Delivery community. Skills, Experience and Knowledge: Proficiency in delivery practises including Agile and Lean, with a strong track record of building high-performing delivery teams using Scrum. Strong background in coaching with a passion for developing others. Ability to influence others and outstanding facilitation skills. Efficient in identifying and mitigating potential blockers or risks in delivery. Adequate technical understanding of software and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Ability to communicate effectively between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Skilled in communicating and visualising progress towards goals using delivery plans, metrics, and forecasting techniques. Familiarity with delivery management tools like Jira, Confluence, Trello, or Azure DevOps to streamline workflows (Advantageous). Experience in strategic planning and contributing to high-level decision-making (Advantageous). Relevant Agile certifications e.g. Certified Scrum Master, SAFe Agilist (Advantageous) Benefits: Starting with 24 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), this does increase with service Opportunity for a yearly bonus Collaborative, fast paced working environment Hybrid Working Modern, vibrant offices About Us Markerstudy Insurance Services Limited (MISL) is one of the largest Managing General Agents in the UK. With a strong presence in the UK motor insurance market, we specialise in niche motor cover, where our solid market knowledge and experience enables us to create highly targeted products. Our success is underpinned by our underwriting strategy to identify and apply special risk factors to the customers' advantage. That, and our skilled underwriting technicians who are friendly, accessible and empowered to make decisions. We only transact business through professional UK insurance intermediaries and we take pride in fostering excellent working relationships. Our products feature prominently on Aggregators' sites, such as Confused, Go Compare and Compare the Market, via our broker partners.
Basic to £50K + uncapped bonus (OTE £65K) + car + an additional long list of benefits Home based with travel covering Edinburgh, Borders, Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland Territory Our client is a market leading technology-based organisation operating in the property sector. They currently require an Account Manager to service an existing base of key clients and generate new business accounts covering Edinburgh, Borders, Newcastle, Durham & Sunderland The Company A market leading technology based organisation operating in the property sector. Biggest home-grown web brand in the UK High-profile household brand and one of the UKs top websites. Have experienced continued growth with a number of new product launches and high profile advertising campaigns. Continually at the forefront of technology innovation in their field they are very much early adopters and technology leaders in their industry. Their online product offering enhances and increases their clients sales providing marketing and information through a powerful media based solution. The Role Servicing an existing base of key client accounts and generating new business. Building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers in a number of clients, ensuring that the relationship is nurtured and grown. Working to set revenue goals and activity targets. Selling their full portfolio, demonstrating the value in their proposition and present business reports designed to increase membership brand loyalty. You will have the support and back up of strong case studies, metrics and marketing information through a powerful media based solution. Your responsibilities will be to Manage relationships and present at Director and Board level of all customers. Manage the customer base to deliver top class account management with regular and timely review meetings Deliver presentations to a range of clients. Interpret business data, statistics, business intelligence and information in review meetings with clients to enabling them to better understand their business and markets. Design strategic account plans tailored to each client. Present each strategic account plan to management and can justify why it is the correct approach for the customer. Liaise with management and contribute to tactical decision making. To ensure that all accounts have a clear understanding of the product portfolio & pricing structure and to deliver value-added solutions based on business needs. Be a constructive team member in terms of sharing ideas, contributions and helping with problem solving and decision making. Achieve sales revenue targets & activity targets. Convert new business prospects in the region. Liaise with internal support functions To attend monthly meetings to give updates & market feedback. Manage the day-to-day relationships with external parties in support of company objectives and policy. Drive the satisfactory resolution of customer queries The Candidate Ideally you will have a strong proven track record of account management and new business generation from the Online / digital media sector. Alternatively, consideration will be given to candidates from any media, advertising or technology sales sector. You will require A genuine interest in the property sector. Proven relationship-building and account management skills Experience of working in a multi-product environment Demonstrable evidence of sales success and solution-based selling that focuses on the use of data Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and tactical decision making. Excellent presentation skill previous experience of presenting to an audience. Commercially awareness and have demonstrable business acumen Structured, disciplined, energetic, committed to individual and group improvement The ability to understand and analyse data and select and articulate findings. You will require a stable work history Strong verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, with previous experience of data analysis, and a high keen eye for detail The ability to understand and analyse data and select and articulate findings. A natural Problem solver with the ability to take ownership and resolve issues Excellent PC skills, particularly competent with Microsoft Word, Excel & Power point The Package Rarely available opportunity to join a genuine No.1 market leader at the forefront of their sector in a senior sales role. They are an organisation that values their staff and customers and provides the investment in retaining them. You will be given full training and development and the opportunity to work in rewarding environment. Genuine career opportunities Basic to £50K + uncapped bonus (OTE £65K) + car + an additional long list of benefits APPLY NOW AND MAKE IT HAPPEN! About Choice Consultants Choice Consultants are a specialist Sales Recruitment Consultancy established in 1999. As a leading Sales Recruitment Consultancy we recruit sales personnel at all levels for a range of international, national and local organisations. Whether you are looking to break into a rewarding career in sales, looking for a move into Management, or simply a new challenge we offer opportunities through our unique network of contacts. To apply for this role click the apply button or find out more about other sales opportunities call Choice Consultants, email or visit our website.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Basic to £50K + uncapped bonus (OTE £65K) + car + an additional long list of benefits Home based with travel covering Edinburgh, Borders, Newcastle, Durham, Sunderland Territory Our client is a market leading technology-based organisation operating in the property sector. They currently require an Account Manager to service an existing base of key clients and generate new business accounts covering Edinburgh, Borders, Newcastle, Durham & Sunderland The Company A market leading technology based organisation operating in the property sector. Biggest home-grown web brand in the UK High-profile household brand and one of the UKs top websites. Have experienced continued growth with a number of new product launches and high profile advertising campaigns. Continually at the forefront of technology innovation in their field they are very much early adopters and technology leaders in their industry. Their online product offering enhances and increases their clients sales providing marketing and information through a powerful media based solution. The Role Servicing an existing base of key client accounts and generating new business. Building and maintaining relationships with key decision makers in a number of clients, ensuring that the relationship is nurtured and grown. Working to set revenue goals and activity targets. Selling their full portfolio, demonstrating the value in their proposition and present business reports designed to increase membership brand loyalty. You will have the support and back up of strong case studies, metrics and marketing information through a powerful media based solution. Your responsibilities will be to Manage relationships and present at Director and Board level of all customers. Manage the customer base to deliver top class account management with regular and timely review meetings Deliver presentations to a range of clients. Interpret business data, statistics, business intelligence and information in review meetings with clients to enabling them to better understand their business and markets. Design strategic account plans tailored to each client. Present each strategic account plan to management and can justify why it is the correct approach for the customer. Liaise with management and contribute to tactical decision making. To ensure that all accounts have a clear understanding of the product portfolio & pricing structure and to deliver value-added solutions based on business needs. Be a constructive team member in terms of sharing ideas, contributions and helping with problem solving and decision making. Achieve sales revenue targets & activity targets. Convert new business prospects in the region. Liaise with internal support functions To attend monthly meetings to give updates & market feedback. Manage the day-to-day relationships with external parties in support of company objectives and policy. Drive the satisfactory resolution of customer queries The Candidate Ideally you will have a strong proven track record of account management and new business generation from the Online / digital media sector. Alternatively, consideration will be given to candidates from any media, advertising or technology sales sector. You will require A genuine interest in the property sector. Proven relationship-building and account management skills Experience of working in a multi-product environment Demonstrable evidence of sales success and solution-based selling that focuses on the use of data Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and tactical decision making. Excellent presentation skill previous experience of presenting to an audience. Commercially awareness and have demonstrable business acumen Structured, disciplined, energetic, committed to individual and group improvement The ability to understand and analyse data and select and articulate findings. You will require a stable work history Strong verbal and written communication skills. Analytical, with previous experience of data analysis, and a high keen eye for detail The ability to understand and analyse data and select and articulate findings. A natural Problem solver with the ability to take ownership and resolve issues Excellent PC skills, particularly competent with Microsoft Word, Excel & Power point The Package Rarely available opportunity to join a genuine No.1 market leader at the forefront of their sector in a senior sales role. They are an organisation that values their staff and customers and provides the investment in retaining them. You will be given full training and development and the opportunity to work in rewarding environment. Genuine career opportunities Basic to £50K + uncapped bonus (OTE £65K) + car + an additional long list of benefits APPLY NOW AND MAKE IT HAPPEN! About Choice Consultants Choice Consultants are a specialist Sales Recruitment Consultancy established in 1999. As a leading Sales Recruitment Consultancy we recruit sales personnel at all levels for a range of international, national and local organisations. Whether you are looking to break into a rewarding career in sales, looking for a move into Management, or simply a new challenge we offer opportunities through our unique network of contacts. To apply for this role click the apply button or find out more about other sales opportunities call Choice Consultants, email or visit our website.
Age UK is looking to hire an experienced Senior Marketing Manager to help grow our biggest income stream: Legacies . In the role, you will drive and deliver multi-channel legacy acquisition and supporter journey strategies, developing cross-sell opportunities across Age UK's warm and future audiences to increase legacy pledges to Age UK . You will lead a small team, oversee budgets, KPIs, and campaign performance. This is an exciting moment to join us: a new Income Generation Strategy puts Legacies clearly at the heart of our growth plans - and this role is critical to the success of how we imbed this across all our audiences and communications. Ensuring excellent supporter care and efficient legacy enquiry management will be key responsibilities, alongside managing key stakeholder, agency, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with other internal teams to help enhance supporter engagement whilst maintaining Age UK brand values and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (Fundraising Regulator, ICO, DMA, Charity Commission etc). Join us to make a meaningful difference whilst managing a high-profile programme that powers Age UK's vital work with older people across the UK - helping change how we age today and in the future. For a more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You would be expected to attend the office once a week (currently Thursdays), when our whole Fundraising division attend the office. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too, e.g. critical meetings with agencies and key internal colleagues. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Demonstrable and significant success in strategic planning and implementation of effective Legacy marketing programmes, including robust financial management and implementation of new legacy marketing products and channels. A, I, P Demonstrable and significant experiences driving multi-channel direct marketing acquisition campaigns and supporter retention programmes for mass public fundraising audiences. A, I, P Experience of line management, performance management and inspiring high-performing teams by setting a strong team culture. A, I Experience of negotiation and managing contracts and agencies. A, I Experience commissioning, and interpreting data across a variety of media (DRTV, print and digital) to report on performance of DM campaigns and to inform planning and continuous learning. A, T Proven experience prioritising and working on multiple projects concurrently with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. A, I Skills and Knowledge A self-starter who can spot solutions and tenaciously seize opportunities. A, I Numerate with strong ability to analyse and interpret results and translating this analysis into action. A, T Proficient in MS Office applications particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and in using databases for reporting and data strategies. A, P Excellent knowledge of the legacy giving and mass fundraising landscape in the UK. I The ability and credibility to communicate, influence and collaborate with people at all levels. A, I Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Skills and Knowledge An IDM diploma or an alternative recognised marketing qualification is desirable. A A genuine passion and interest in the work of Age UK and creating a world where every older person feels included and valued. I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Wellbeing days 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free. Blue Light Card scheme You Did It Awards recognition awards from £100-250. Additional Information This is a London-hybrid position with colleagues in the Fundraising Division required to attend Age UK's the London office at least once a week, currently Thursdays when all the Fundraising Division is in. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too e.g. for critical meetings with agencies, Age UK supporters and service-users and key internal colleagues. Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Age UK is looking to hire an experienced Senior Marketing Manager to help grow our biggest income stream: Legacies . In the role, you will drive and deliver multi-channel legacy acquisition and supporter journey strategies, developing cross-sell opportunities across Age UK's warm and future audiences to increase legacy pledges to Age UK . You will lead a small team, oversee budgets, KPIs, and campaign performance. This is an exciting moment to join us: a new Income Generation Strategy puts Legacies clearly at the heart of our growth plans - and this role is critical to the success of how we imbed this across all our audiences and communications. Ensuring excellent supporter care and efficient legacy enquiry management will be key responsibilities, alongside managing key stakeholder, agency, and supplier relationships. You will collaborate with other internal teams to help enhance supporter engagement whilst maintaining Age UK brand values and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (Fundraising Regulator, ICO, DMA, Charity Commission etc). Join us to make a meaningful difference whilst managing a high-profile programme that powers Age UK's vital work with older people across the UK - helping change how we age today and in the future. For a more extensive list of responsibilities, please review the job description below. This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). You would be expected to attend the office once a week (currently Thursdays), when our whole Fundraising division attend the office. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too, e.g. critical meetings with agencies and key internal colleagues. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity. Must haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Experience Demonstrable and significant success in strategic planning and implementation of effective Legacy marketing programmes, including robust financial management and implementation of new legacy marketing products and channels. A, I, P Demonstrable and significant experiences driving multi-channel direct marketing acquisition campaigns and supporter retention programmes for mass public fundraising audiences. A, I, P Experience of line management, performance management and inspiring high-performing teams by setting a strong team culture. A, I Experience of negotiation and managing contracts and agencies. A, I Experience commissioning, and interpreting data across a variety of media (DRTV, print and digital) to report on performance of DM campaigns and to inform planning and continuous learning. A, T Proven experience prioritising and working on multiple projects concurrently with multiple internal and external stakeholders, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. A, I Skills and Knowledge A self-starter who can spot solutions and tenaciously seize opportunities. A, I Numerate with strong ability to analyse and interpret results and translating this analysis into action. A, T Proficient in MS Office applications particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel and in using databases for reporting and data strategies. A, P Excellent knowledge of the legacy giving and mass fundraising landscape in the UK. I The ability and credibility to communicate, influence and collaborate with people at all levels. A, I Great to haves: The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process: Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P Skills and Knowledge An IDM diploma or an alternative recognised marketing qualification is desirable. A A genuine passion and interest in the work of Age UK and creating a world where every older person feels included and valued. I What we offer in return Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme Wellbeing days 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free. Blue Light Card scheme You Did It Awards recognition awards from £100-250. Additional Information This is a London-hybrid position with colleagues in the Fundraising Division required to attend Age UK's the London office at least once a week, currently Thursdays when all the Fundraising Division is in. From time to time, you may be required to attend on other days too e.g. for critical meetings with agencies, Age UK supporters and service-users and key internal colleagues. Supporting statements and anonymisation Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected. Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview. Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. Reasonable adjustments Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions. Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Senior Project Manager - Construction Location: South Gloucestershire Council Contract Type: Limited Term - 12 months Working Arrangement: Hybrid (remote and office-based) Salary: 45,091 - 48,226p/a Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Key Highlights Lead major capital construction projects from inception to completion. Manage contractors and consultants across RIBA stages. Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high standards. Provide strategic and technical guidance across the council. Hybrid working model offering flexibility. What will you be doing Responsible for managing the successful delivery of specified capital projects, including the procurement and management of contracts of contractors and consultants, you will ensure works and services are tendered in accordance with financial regulations and standing orders. You will prepare and regularly update programmes, risk management registers, overall project cost reports, ensuring cost plans are prepared at appropriate gateways and oversee the legal transfer of assets and input to development agreements. It will be your responsibility to prepare tender reports and appraisals for director approval and implement a change management strategy to monitor and control time, cost, and quality and also attend project meetings and public engagement meetings. A key part of the role is to develop innovative solutions to technical issues ensuring that appropriate solutions are proposed and successfully implemented and consult on issues with wider implications whilst adhering to service regulations and codes of practice. Providing technical advice, support, and training to colleagues, you will ensure that performance objectives are achieved, teamwork is effective, colleagues are supported and that the team is technically capable, and technical work is carried out satisfactorily. What we need from you You will hold a construction related degree or equivalent qualification and significant relevant experience in project management on large scale capital projects. It is essential that you have proven experience in leading multiple major projects without supervision, delivering contracts, guidance and statues and the ability to develop and deliver design briefs. We require you to have experience of planning and progressing work activities within general professional guidelines or organisational policy and have an in-depth knowledge of service specific and professional issues. You will have knowledge and experience of working with specific performance management and project improvement tools with the ability to work to strict deadlines, managing a demanding workload and prioritising accordingly. Having an excellent strategic awareness, you will have experience of working in political environment, able to communicate and influence effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors. Apply Now If you have the skills for this role, please apply. If your CV is shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to look at submitting your full application to the Council. Closing date: 21st September 2025 Interview date: 26th September 2025 Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Senior Project Manager - Construction Location: South Gloucestershire Council Contract Type: Limited Term - 12 months Working Arrangement: Hybrid (remote and office-based) Salary: 45,091 - 48,226p/a Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Key Highlights Lead major capital construction projects from inception to completion. Manage contractors and consultants across RIBA stages. Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high standards. Provide strategic and technical guidance across the council. Hybrid working model offering flexibility. What will you be doing Responsible for managing the successful delivery of specified capital projects, including the procurement and management of contracts of contractors and consultants, you will ensure works and services are tendered in accordance with financial regulations and standing orders. You will prepare and regularly update programmes, risk management registers, overall project cost reports, ensuring cost plans are prepared at appropriate gateways and oversee the legal transfer of assets and input to development agreements. It will be your responsibility to prepare tender reports and appraisals for director approval and implement a change management strategy to monitor and control time, cost, and quality and also attend project meetings and public engagement meetings. A key part of the role is to develop innovative solutions to technical issues ensuring that appropriate solutions are proposed and successfully implemented and consult on issues with wider implications whilst adhering to service regulations and codes of practice. Providing technical advice, support, and training to colleagues, you will ensure that performance objectives are achieved, teamwork is effective, colleagues are supported and that the team is technically capable, and technical work is carried out satisfactorily. What we need from you You will hold a construction related degree or equivalent qualification and significant relevant experience in project management on large scale capital projects. It is essential that you have proven experience in leading multiple major projects without supervision, delivering contracts, guidance and statues and the ability to develop and deliver design briefs. We require you to have experience of planning and progressing work activities within general professional guidelines or organisational policy and have an in-depth knowledge of service specific and professional issues. You will have knowledge and experience of working with specific performance management and project improvement tools with the ability to work to strict deadlines, managing a demanding workload and prioritising accordingly. Having an excellent strategic awareness, you will have experience of working in political environment, able to communicate and influence effectively with clients, consultants, and contractors. Apply Now If you have the skills for this role, please apply. If your CV is shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will be in touch to look at submitting your full application to the Council. Closing date: 21st September 2025 Interview date: 26th September 2025 Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
