Chief Financial Officer, UKRI Contract Term: This is a permanent, open-ended position. Location: London or Swindon. Please note, this role includes regular travel to sites across the UK and international travel on occasion Direct Reports: The postholder will have line management responsibility for 7 direct reports which includes roles such as Chief Information Officer, Finance Director and General Counsel & Head of Legal. Availability: Successful candidates will be encouraged to take up their appointment as soon as possible, following the successful completion of pre-appointment checks and security clearance. Security Level: The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to undergo, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that UKRI reserves the right to initiate or repeat security screening as required during the course of employment. Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 7th June 2026. About UKRI Launched in 2018, UKRI is an independent, non-departmental public body, which invests £10 billion per annum in research and innovation. We bring together nine executive council partners (the seven Research Councils plus Innovate UK and Research England) with a shared vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. UKRI also provides coordinated strategic advice to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on the balance of funding between research disciplines. Our mission is to "advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth". There is great intent in these seven words. The three parts of this mission are all equally important. Any knowledge-driven economy must support curiosity-driven research to provide the novel ideas that underpin the application of research, which ultimately leads to innovative companies that deliver the products and services which change our lives. UKRI is at its best when we deliver mutual symbiosis between these three parts. We employ around 9,000 staff who support some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects. We develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world and work collaboratively with industry, academia and government in exciting partnerships. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through blue sky research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research and business-led innovation. UKRI invests in research and innovation across all disciplines, from curiosity-driven research to business-led innovation. Our activities include: Funding excellent research and innovation across universities, research institutes, businesses and public sector bodies Supporting skills and talent, from doctoral training to leadership in academia, industry and the public sector Building and sustaining national research infrastructure, including major facilities, data capabilities and digital platforms Driving place-based growth, supporting clusters and strengthening local innovation ecosystems across the UK Convening and connecting partners across government, academia, industry and international systems to tackle complex challenges such as climate change, health, security and productivity About the Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior strategic leader and principal adviser to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board. As a principal decision-maker, the CFO provides organisation-wide leadership across the following UKRI functions: finance legal digital and data risk and assurance. Alongside the CEO, the CFO is an executive member of the UKRI board. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organisation manages public money with strong governance, effective stewardship of public funds, and the highest standards of financial management, assurance and control. They should provide strategic leadership on all aspects of public sector finance. They must ensure that financial decisions are robust, evidence based, and aligned with government priorities and the organisation's statutory responsibilities. The CFO leads the organisation's engagement with Spending Reviews and wider fiscal planning, ensuring that: resources are clearly linked to outcome financial forecasts are credible and sustainable the organisation can demonstrate strong financial management to ministers, the sponsoring department, HM Treasury, and other stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the CEO, the CFO plays a central role in shaping and delivering UKRI's long-term strategic vision. The role requires a deep understanding of the political, economic and societal context in which UKRI operates, translating external drivers and risks into clear strategic priorities and operational plans. The CFO also manages a number of senior leaders across UKRI, building organisational capability and resilience. Externally, the CFO will build confidence and engage at the highest levels of Government, industry, academia and with international partners The CFO will be a member of the Executive Committee and the UKRI Board. They will: lead a directorate of approximately 800 people through 7 direct reports manage a direct annual budget of £40 million carry overarching responsibility for managing finance and commercials across the UK Research & Innovation portfolio worth £10Bn. The CFO will establish and maintain a legally robust, risk-based governance and control framework that supports confident decision-making and delivery. They will lead engagement with the Government Internal Audit Agency and the Audit Committee, providing clear assurance to the Accounting Officer and Board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control. They will also serve as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out company boards where required, offering governance, challenge and commercial insight to support growth and protect public value. They will also oversee other professional services within UKRI, to be discussed with the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities: Providing strategic leadership across UKRI, working closely with the CEO and executive colleagues to shape organisational direction and ensure UKRI's interests are effectively represented to internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials, industry leaders, and international partners Guiding the development and execution of UKRI's long-term strategy, exercising sound judgement in balancing DSIT objectives, financial constraints, and emerging national opportunities to position UKRI as a world-leading research and innovation organisation Overseeing day-to-day executive operations as a core member of the Executive Committee, with direct accountability for finance, digital, data, risk and legal, across UKRI's entire portfolio Representing the CEO and UKRI at high-level engagements, deploying strong influencing skills to build trust with industry, and steward key relationships at central and local government levels, as well as with major customers, strategic partners and corporate service providers Providing executive leadership over strategic partnerships, enabling UKRI and UK companies to access critical technologies and capabilities that support national priorities and global competitiveness Serving as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out boards as required, bringing strong governance, commercial insight, and independent judgement to high-growth ventures Providing robust budget stewardship to ensure UKRI makes full and effective use of its grant in aid in delivering its organisational objectives. To find out more about the role please click 'apply' to visit out careers site. Your Skills and Experience UKRI wishes to attract the highest calibre of candidates with the appropriate standing for this role. The successful candidate will be able to command confidence and represent the organisation with its many stakeholders at the highest level, being able to demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria: Proven experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams, with the ability to set direction, delegate effectively, and deliver results through others Extensive experience holding enterprise-wide responsibility for financial probity, governance, and the effective delivery of financial outcomes within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of the drivers of UK economic growth, including wider policy, sectoral, and market trends that shape national research and innovation priorities Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly and build productive partnerships with industry, central and local government, universities, and other external institutions Highly effective communicator and influencer, able to operate confidently at Board and senior Government levels, challenge constructively, and shape decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong personal resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to make decisions under pressure, manage differing viewpoints, and maintain focus on organisational priorities Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, organisational learning, and continuous improvement . click apply for full job details
May 28, 2026
Full time
Chief Financial Officer, UKRI Contract Term: This is a permanent, open-ended position. Location: London or Swindon. Please note, this role includes regular travel to sites across the UK and international travel on occasion Direct Reports: The postholder will have line management responsibility for 7 direct reports which includes roles such as Chief Information Officer, Finance Director and General Counsel & Head of Legal. Availability: Successful candidates will be encouraged to take up their appointment as soon as possible, following the successful completion of pre-appointment checks and security clearance. Security Level: The successful candidate must hold, or be willing to undergo, Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance. Please note that UKRI reserves the right to initiate or repeat security screening as required during the course of employment. Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 7th June 2026. About UKRI Launched in 2018, UKRI is an independent, non-departmental public body, which invests £10 billion per annum in research and innovation. We bring together nine executive council partners (the seven Research Councils plus Innovate UK and Research England) with a shared vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. UKRI also provides coordinated strategic advice to the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology on the balance of funding between research disciplines. Our mission is to "advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth". There is great intent in these seven words. The three parts of this mission are all equally important. Any knowledge-driven economy must support curiosity-driven research to provide the novel ideas that underpin the application of research, which ultimately leads to innovative companies that deliver the products and services which change our lives. UKRI is at its best when we deliver mutual symbiosis between these three parts. We employ around 9,000 staff who support some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects. We develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world and work collaboratively with industry, academia and government in exciting partnerships. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through blue sky research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research and business-led innovation. UKRI invests in research and innovation across all disciplines, from curiosity-driven research to business-led innovation. Our activities include: Funding excellent research and innovation across universities, research institutes, businesses and public sector bodies Supporting skills and talent, from doctoral training to leadership in academia, industry and the public sector Building and sustaining national research infrastructure, including major facilities, data capabilities and digital platforms Driving place-based growth, supporting clusters and strengthening local innovation ecosystems across the UK Convening and connecting partners across government, academia, industry and international systems to tackle complex challenges such as climate change, health, security and productivity About the Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior strategic leader and principal adviser to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Board. As a principal decision-maker, the CFO provides organisation-wide leadership across the following UKRI functions: finance legal digital and data risk and assurance. Alongside the CEO, the CFO is an executive member of the UKRI board. The CFO is responsible for ensuring the organisation manages public money with strong governance, effective stewardship of public funds, and the highest standards of financial management, assurance and control. They should provide strategic leadership on all aspects of public sector finance. They must ensure that financial decisions are robust, evidence based, and aligned with government priorities and the organisation's statutory responsibilities. The CFO leads the organisation's engagement with Spending Reviews and wider fiscal planning, ensuring that: resources are clearly linked to outcome financial forecasts are credible and sustainable the organisation can demonstrate strong financial management to ministers, the sponsoring department, HM Treasury, and other stakeholders. Working in close partnership with the CEO, the CFO plays a central role in shaping and delivering UKRI's long-term strategic vision. The role requires a deep understanding of the political, economic and societal context in which UKRI operates, translating external drivers and risks into clear strategic priorities and operational plans. The CFO also manages a number of senior leaders across UKRI, building organisational capability and resilience. Externally, the CFO will build confidence and engage at the highest levels of Government, industry, academia and with international partners The CFO will be a member of the Executive Committee and the UKRI Board. They will: lead a directorate of approximately 800 people through 7 direct reports manage a direct annual budget of £40 million carry overarching responsibility for managing finance and commercials across the UK Research & Innovation portfolio worth £10Bn. The CFO will establish and maintain a legally robust, risk-based governance and control framework that supports confident decision-making and delivery. They will lead engagement with the Government Internal Audit Agency and the Audit Committee, providing clear assurance to the Accounting Officer and Board on the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control. They will also serve as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out company boards where required, offering governance, challenge and commercial insight to support growth and protect public value. They will also oversee other professional services within UKRI, to be discussed with the successful candidate. Key Responsibilities: Providing strategic leadership across UKRI, working closely with the CEO and executive colleagues to shape organisational direction and ensure UKRI's interests are effectively represented to internal and external stakeholders, including senior government officials, industry leaders, and international partners Guiding the development and execution of UKRI's long-term strategy, exercising sound judgement in balancing DSIT objectives, financial constraints, and emerging national opportunities to position UKRI as a world-leading research and innovation organisation Overseeing day-to-day executive operations as a core member of the Executive Committee, with direct accountability for finance, digital, data, risk and legal, across UKRI's entire portfolio Representing the CEO and UKRI at high-level engagements, deploying strong influencing skills to build trust with industry, and steward key relationships at central and local government levels, as well as with major customers, strategic partners and corporate service providers Providing executive leadership over strategic partnerships, enabling UKRI and UK companies to access critical technologies and capabilities that support national priorities and global competitiveness Serving as a non-executive director on UKRI spin-out boards as required, bringing strong governance, commercial insight, and independent judgement to high-growth ventures Providing robust budget stewardship to ensure UKRI makes full and effective use of its grant in aid in delivering its organisational objectives. To find out more about the role please click 'apply' to visit out careers site. Your Skills and Experience UKRI wishes to attract the highest calibre of candidates with the appropriate standing for this role. The successful candidate will be able to command confidence and represent the organisation with its many stakeholders at the highest level, being able to demonstrate the following: Essential Criteria: Proven experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing teams, with the ability to set direction, delegate effectively, and deliver results through others Extensive experience holding enterprise-wide responsibility for financial probity, governance, and the effective delivery of financial outcomes within a large, complex organisation. Strong understanding of the drivers of UK economic growth, including wider policy, sectoral, and market trends that shape national research and innovation priorities Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to establish credibility quickly and build productive partnerships with industry, central and local government, universities, and other external institutions Highly effective communicator and influencer, able to operate confidently at Board and senior Government levels, challenge constructively, and shape decision-making in complex, multi-stakeholder environments Strong personal resilience and sound judgement, with the ability to make decisions under pressure, manage differing viewpoints, and maintain focus on organisational priorities Demonstrated commitment to personal growth, organisational learning, and continuous improvement . click apply for full job details
Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge We are working with a leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge to recruit an Optical Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the development of industry disrupting and lifesaving/improving Medical Technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies. From early feasibility through to product launch, you'll be involved in every stage of development, helping to shape devices that improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes across a range of clinical applications. You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on projects that demand precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of how optics interact with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems. Your work will span simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and real-world usability. We're looking for someone with a solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands-on experience in optical design and analysis. You should be confident using industry-standard tools and have a track record of delivering robust solutions in regulated environments. Experience in medical devices is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a passion for healthcare innovation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life. You'll be encouraged to explore new approaches, contribute to system-level thinking, and help shape the future of medical technology. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits. For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed). Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Optical Systems Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge We are working with a leading Medical Devices company in Cambridge to recruit an Optical Systems Engineer who will play a key role in the development of industry disrupting and lifesaving/improving Medical Technologies. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll be designing and integrating optical systems into complex medical technologies. From early feasibility through to product launch, you'll be involved in every stage of development, helping to shape devices that improve diagnostics, treatment, and patient outcomes across a range of clinical applications. You'll be joining a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists, collaborating on projects that demand precision, creativity, and a deep understanding of how optics interact with mechanical, electronic, and biological systems. Your work will span simulation, prototyping, testing, and refinement, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and real-world usability. We're looking for someone with a solid academic foundation in physics, engineering, or a related discipline, and hands-on experience in optical design and analysis. You should be confident using industry-standard tools and have a track record of delivering robust solutions in regulated environments. Experience in medical devices is highly desirable, but not essential if you bring strong transferable skills and a passion for healthcare innovation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, mentoring junior colleagues, and working closely with clients to bring ideas to life. You'll be encouraged to explore new approaches, contribute to system-level thinking, and help shape the future of medical technology. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits. For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on (phone number removed). Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch. Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Director of Software Engineering About this role We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. We're looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour. You'll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our 'outcome teams': established to drive forward business outcomes. You'll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You'll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You'll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity. You'll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward. What you'll do Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment Work together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time Drive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domains Manage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain. Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomes Stay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices Support the career growth and development of the team What we're looking for You'll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance You'll be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward. You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the business You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams. You'll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders) You'll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience You'll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice You'll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance You're comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs Knowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
May 28, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Director of Software Engineering About this role We are looking for a Director of Software Engineering to lead a team of 100+ engineers. We're looking for someone who is results-oriented, able to partner with business leaders and go toe-to-toe with the best engineers on technical rigour. You'll be responsible for all the technologists within a series of our 'outcome teams': established to drive forward business outcomes. You'll be an excellent leader of people and communicator. You'll be able to seamlessly switch from executive-level progress conversations, to diving deep into solutions, to contributing to strategic discussions around roadmaps. You'll be able to provide clear thinking and direction to cut through ambiguity. You'll be able to partner well with the local business leadership team and with enterprise stakeholders; providing objective assessments of the likely cost and risk trade-offs for different solutions, and clear paths forward. What you'll do Leadership of a team of 100+ technologists (Software Engineers and Architects): operating engineering at scale within a complex regulated environment Work together with Product and Design teams on the overall product roadmap for key business capabilities and goals Elevate great talent and ensure you have a clear agenda for development in the team. Actively manage performance across the team to develop talent over time Drive for effective delivery with pace and precision across the different outcome teams Liaising with and managing enterprise stakeholders primarily based in the US, who often have deep expertise on particular domains Manage a team with a blend of associates and third party engineers, and ensure effective oversight of the relevant third parties within the domain. Seek and share the context of the wider organisation, its purpose, commitments and opportunities to enable and engage your team with customer and organisational outcomes Stay up to date with the latest relevant changes in regulation and enterprise process Maintain broad knowledge and awareness of the latest relevant technologies and engineering practices Be a key voice in technical design reviews - ensuring a clear and consistent approach to engineering practices Support the career growth and development of the team What we're looking for You'll have a clear track record of leading large software engineering teams, and a proven track record of driving high performance You'll be able to solve complex challenges across people, process and technology. A high level of intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity is essential. You will have the ability to deep dive on different technology options quickly and provide recommendations on a path forward. You will have excellent critical thinking skills and be able to provide thoughtful and effective counsel to leaders across the business You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll be able to drive results quickly individually, whilst enabling others through the establishing of clear patterns and practices for engineering teams. You'll possess excellent communication skills, with an ability to adapt and communicate compellingly and with authenticity to any audience (including internal and external stakeholders) You'll be aware of the latest native developments within AWS and have real world experience You'll have an understanding of the latest cybersecurity trends and how they impact engineering practice You'll be able to work within enterprise policies/guidelines while customising to fit the UK to strike the right balance You're comfortable in reaching pragmatic outcomes between short-term and long-term business needs Knowledge of the UK / US regulatory, consumer lending and technology landscapes (preferred) Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our London offices. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Enabled - focused on supporting associates with disabilities and neurodiversity Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE Our client is a premier UK manufacturer and market leader with over 70 years of heritage in precision engineering and high-specification component production. Part of a major global industrial group, their Sunderland facility combines a value-driven culture with significant investment in technology to serve world-class OEMs. Due to continued growth and a strategic restructure, they are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to serve as the quality lead for their Sunderland site. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team, applying the principles of TQM and continuous improvement to drive site performance and safeguard customer standards. Reporting to the Operations Director with a functional line to the UK Quality Director, you will manage the site-specific quality assurance function, lead daily cross-functional alignment, and act as a key partner to the site management team. The ideal candidate will possess robust quality management experience gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment, combined with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record of managing customer and supplier quality relationships. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead daily morning alignment meetings with Production, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Planning to drive continuous improvement. Directly supervise, mentor, and conduct annual assessments for a small site quality team consisting of a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, and Metrology Technician. Ensure only products conforming to specifications are manufactured; hold full authority to stop production and/or shipments if a customer risk is identified. Analyse customer warranty claims and returned products, implementing robust containment and permanent corrective actions (PCA) / resolutions, using the 8D model. Partner with project leaders to contribute to quality implementation during the production launch phase (NPI) and guarantee standards during manufacturing start-up. Monitor plant performance by gathering qualitative data, preparing KPIs, and generating comprehensive monthly quality reports. Financial & Process Optimization: Partner with purchasing to manage the supplier quality portal and develop targeted changes that actively reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Minimum of an HND in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline (or equivalent). Proven experience in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment (Automotive or high-specification non-automotive). Must possess management, leadership, or supervisory experience with the ability to support cultural change and encourage proactive problem-solving. A strong working knowledge and understanding of quality requirements for an ISO 9001 certified organization (a certified Quality Auditing training certificate is highly desirable). Proficient in the application of Quality Core Tools and advanced problem-solving frameworks. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, analytical with data, a confident communicator able to host customer visits, and comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment. DETAILS OF PACKAGE Salary: £48,000 to £55,000 (Depending on Experience) / 37.5 Hour week: Hours of work: Mon-Thur: 7.15am to 4pm / Friday 7.30am to 12 / 33Days holiday inc. Banks / Employer 3% / Employee 4% / Death In Service
May 28, 2026
Full time
COMPANY DESCRIPTION, PROFILE AND SCOPE OF ROLE Our client is a premier UK manufacturer and market leader with over 70 years of heritage in precision engineering and high-specification component production. Part of a major global industrial group, their Sunderland facility combines a value-driven culture with significant investment in technology to serve world-class OEMs. Due to continued growth and a strategic restructure, they are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to serve as the quality lead for their Sunderland site. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a high-performing team, applying the principles of TQM and continuous improvement to drive site performance and safeguard customer standards. Reporting to the Operations Director with a functional line to the UK Quality Director, you will manage the site-specific quality assurance function, lead daily cross-functional alignment, and act as a key partner to the site management team. The ideal candidate will possess robust quality management experience gained within a manufacturing or engineering environment, combined with strong leadership capabilities and a proven track record of managing customer and supplier quality relationships. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Lead daily morning alignment meetings with Production, Health & Safety, Maintenance, Purchasing, and Planning to drive continuous improvement. Directly supervise, mentor, and conduct annual assessments for a small site quality team consisting of a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician, and Metrology Technician. Ensure only products conforming to specifications are manufactured; hold full authority to stop production and/or shipments if a customer risk is identified. Analyse customer warranty claims and returned products, implementing robust containment and permanent corrective actions (PCA) / resolutions, using the 8D model. Partner with project leaders to contribute to quality implementation during the production launch phase (NPI) and guarantee standards during manufacturing start-up. Monitor plant performance by gathering qualitative data, preparing KPIs, and generating comprehensive monthly quality reports. Financial & Process Optimization: Partner with purchasing to manage the supplier quality portal and develop targeted changes that actively reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ). QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES Minimum of an HND in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline (or equivalent). Proven experience in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment (Automotive or high-specification non-automotive). Must possess management, leadership, or supervisory experience with the ability to support cultural change and encourage proactive problem-solving. A strong working knowledge and understanding of quality requirements for an ISO 9001 certified organization (a certified Quality Auditing training certificate is highly desirable). Proficient in the application of Quality Core Tools and advanced problem-solving frameworks. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, analytical with data, a confident communicator able to host customer visits, and comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment. DETAILS OF PACKAGE Salary: £48,000 to £55,000 (Depending on Experience) / 37.5 Hour week: Hours of work: Mon-Thur: 7.15am to 4pm / Friday 7.30am to 12 / 33Days holiday inc. Banks / Employer 3% / Employee 4% / Death In Service
Strategic Leadership - Operational Excellence - Scaling SME Environment Ready to step into a true executive leadership role where your influence, decision-making and operational expertise will directly shape the future of a scaling national business? Do you thrive in fast-moving environments where strategy and execution go hand in hand and where no two weeks ever look the same? At Croci Collective, we re entering a major new phase of growth and are looking for a commercially minded, operationally strong COO to act as the CEO s strategic right hand while building the operational infrastructure required to scale successfully. This is not a back-office operations role. This is a genuine executive leadership opportunity for someone equally comfortable shaping strategic direction in the boardroom as they are solving operational challenges on-site at live events. You ll operate as a true counterpart to the CEO, helping shape business strategy, organisational design, workforce scalability and operational transformation across a rapidly growing business with UK-wide operations and exciting international ambitions. P.S. We love fun, engaging and friendly people that genuinely represent our brand culture. The Role at a Glance: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Hybrid (London Based with Regular UK Event Travel) £65,000 - £80,000 Salary Depending on Experience Plus Performance Bonus, Car Allowance / Travel Support, Potential Profit Share / Equity Opportunity & More Full Time - Permanent Reporting to: CEO Company: High-growth direct marketing and events business Clients: Leading consumer subscription and FMCG brands Culture: Entrepreneurial Hands-On Fast-Paced Collaborative High Accountability Leadership Scope: Sales Performance Operations Logistics Workforce Planning Finance People Governance Your Background / Skills: Operational Leadership, Events, Experiential Marketing, Field Sales Operations, Workforce Management, Commercial Operations, Change Management, Organisational Design, Team Leadership Who we are: We are Croci Collective - one of the UK s fastest-growing direct marketing businesses specialising in subscription product sales through consumer events and exhibitions nationwide. We partner with major venues, exhibition organisers and leading consumer brands, deploying high-performing sales teams across a packed annual calendar of live events and campaigns throughout the UK. Our success is built on execution, energy and people. We are proud of our collaborative culture whilst being highly selective about both the clients we partner with and the people we bring into the business. We move quickly, think commercially and genuinely care about creating an ambitious environment where talented people can thrive. The business is now entering an exciting new stage of growth, including recent US expansion activity, and we re looking for a COO who can help build the operational infrastructure, leadership capability and strategic discipline needed to scale successfully. This role also follows the evolution of the previous HR Director position, absorbing the strategic organisational leadership, operational excellence and change management responsibilities that supported the company s growth journey. Ready to help shape the future of a rapidly growing business? As COO, you ll operate as the CEO s strategic counterpart, helping co-create business direction while taking ownership of the operational engine that powers the organisation. You ll oversee event operations, workforce planning, logistics, performance management, organisational design, operational scalability and people governance while helping translate commercial ambition into operational reality. This role combines strategic leadership, operational delivery, people leadership and commercial accountability inside a scaling SME environment where adaptability, ownership and resilience are critical. You ll play a key role shaping leadership capability, operational structure and scalable systems while helping the business prepare for continued national growth and international expansion. What your day might look like: • Co-developing and executing the company s strategic growth plans alongside the CEO • Acting as a strategic advisor and operational counterpart to the CEO on major business decisions • Leading operational delivery across nationwide events and exhibition campaigns • Overseeing staffing, logistics, scheduling, accommodation and equipment planning • Driving organisational design and operational scalability as the business grows • Managing operational budgets, event-level P&L and cost control initiatives • Leading and developing operational management and performance structures • Overseeing freelance workforce planning, recruitment and retention strategies • Building leadership capability through coaching, accountability and management development • Managing relationships with venues, organisers, suppliers and brand stakeholders • Acting as the senior escalation point for operational, workforce and compliance issues • Supporting governance across People operations, culture and workforce strategy • Driving systems, reporting, KPI and process improvement initiatives • Building scalable SOPs, workflows and operational frameworks • Championing operational technology, reporting dashboards and process automation • Supporting change management, restructuring and operational transformation activity • Supporting international operational expansion initiatives including the US market • Presenting operational reporting, workforce metrics and commercial insights at leadership level About You: • Proven operational leadership experience within field marketing, direct sales, experiential marketing or events • Demonstrable experience operating as a strategic partner to a CEO, founder or MD • Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L management experience • Experience scaling teams, operational structures and organisational processes • Strong leadership capability with experience developing managers and building accountability • Experience managing distributed or freelance workforces within fast-paced operational environments • Experience managing logistics across multiple concurrent events, campaigns or field operations • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder communication skills • Comfortable operating within fast-paced, founder-led SME environments • Hands-on, adaptable and willing to roll sleeves up when needed • Strong change management and operational transformation capability • Experience driving operational structure, governance and scalable systems • Highly organised with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills • Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational execution Desirable: • Knowledge of the UK exhibition and consumer events circuit including NEC, ExCeL and Olympia • Experience within subscription or continuity sales models • Familiarity with contractor or freelance workforce management • Exposure to US expansion or international operational growth • Background within entrepreneurial or scaling businesses Why Join Croci Collective? • Genuine strategic seat at the leadership table • Direct partnership with the CEO and real influence over business direction • Opportunity to shape and scale the operational backbone of a growing business • Executive-level ownership with highly visible impact • Fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture • Opportunity to help drive international expansion • Significant long-term progression opportunity including potential profit share or equity discussion • Autonomy to build systems, structures and operational excellence your way Apply today, step into your next executive leadership challenge and help shape the next chapter of Croci Collective s growth journey. If you thrive on building high-performing teams, creating structure in fast-paced environments and turning ambitious growth plans into operational success, this is your opportunity to make a genuine impact inside one of the UK s fastest-growing experiential marketing businesses. In return, you ll gain real influence, high autonomy and the opportunity to help shape a scaling business at executive level. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Strategic Leadership - Operational Excellence - Scaling SME Environment Ready to step into a true executive leadership role where your influence, decision-making and operational expertise will directly shape the future of a scaling national business? Do you thrive in fast-moving environments where strategy and execution go hand in hand and where no two weeks ever look the same? At Croci Collective, we re entering a major new phase of growth and are looking for a commercially minded, operationally strong COO to act as the CEO s strategic right hand while building the operational infrastructure required to scale successfully. This is not a back-office operations role. This is a genuine executive leadership opportunity for someone equally comfortable shaping strategic direction in the boardroom as they are solving operational challenges on-site at live events. You ll operate as a true counterpart to the CEO, helping shape business strategy, organisational design, workforce scalability and operational transformation across a rapidly growing business with UK-wide operations and exciting international ambitions. P.S. We love fun, engaging and friendly people that genuinely represent our brand culture. The Role at a Glance: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Hybrid (London Based with Regular UK Event Travel) £65,000 - £80,000 Salary Depending on Experience Plus Performance Bonus, Car Allowance / Travel Support, Potential Profit Share / Equity Opportunity & More Full Time - Permanent Reporting to: CEO Company: High-growth direct marketing and events business Clients: Leading consumer subscription and FMCG brands Culture: Entrepreneurial Hands-On Fast-Paced Collaborative High Accountability Leadership Scope: Sales Performance Operations Logistics Workforce Planning Finance People Governance Your Background / Skills: Operational Leadership, Events, Experiential Marketing, Field Sales Operations, Workforce Management, Commercial Operations, Change Management, Organisational Design, Team Leadership Who we are: We are Croci Collective - one of the UK s fastest-growing direct marketing businesses specialising in subscription product sales through consumer events and exhibitions nationwide. We partner with major venues, exhibition organisers and leading consumer brands, deploying high-performing sales teams across a packed annual calendar of live events and campaigns throughout the UK. Our success is built on execution, energy and people. We are proud of our collaborative culture whilst being highly selective about both the clients we partner with and the people we bring into the business. We move quickly, think commercially and genuinely care about creating an ambitious environment where talented people can thrive. The business is now entering an exciting new stage of growth, including recent US expansion activity, and we re looking for a COO who can help build the operational infrastructure, leadership capability and strategic discipline needed to scale successfully. This role also follows the evolution of the previous HR Director position, absorbing the strategic organisational leadership, operational excellence and change management responsibilities that supported the company s growth journey. Ready to help shape the future of a rapidly growing business? As COO, you ll operate as the CEO s strategic counterpart, helping co-create business direction while taking ownership of the operational engine that powers the organisation. You ll oversee event operations, workforce planning, logistics, performance management, organisational design, operational scalability and people governance while helping translate commercial ambition into operational reality. This role combines strategic leadership, operational delivery, people leadership and commercial accountability inside a scaling SME environment where adaptability, ownership and resilience are critical. You ll play a key role shaping leadership capability, operational structure and scalable systems while helping the business prepare for continued national growth and international expansion. What your day might look like: • Co-developing and executing the company s strategic growth plans alongside the CEO • Acting as a strategic advisor and operational counterpart to the CEO on major business decisions • Leading operational delivery across nationwide events and exhibition campaigns • Overseeing staffing, logistics, scheduling, accommodation and equipment planning • Driving organisational design and operational scalability as the business grows • Managing operational budgets, event-level P&L and cost control initiatives • Leading and developing operational management and performance structures • Overseeing freelance workforce planning, recruitment and retention strategies • Building leadership capability through coaching, accountability and management development • Managing relationships with venues, organisers, suppliers and brand stakeholders • Acting as the senior escalation point for operational, workforce and compliance issues • Supporting governance across People operations, culture and workforce strategy • Driving systems, reporting, KPI and process improvement initiatives • Building scalable SOPs, workflows and operational frameworks • Championing operational technology, reporting dashboards and process automation • Supporting change management, restructuring and operational transformation activity • Supporting international operational expansion initiatives including the US market • Presenting operational reporting, workforce metrics and commercial insights at leadership level About You: • Proven operational leadership experience within field marketing, direct sales, experiential marketing or events • Demonstrable experience operating as a strategic partner to a CEO, founder or MD • Strong commercial and financial acumen with P&L management experience • Experience scaling teams, operational structures and organisational processes • Strong leadership capability with experience developing managers and building accountability • Experience managing distributed or freelance workforces within fast-paced operational environments • Experience managing logistics across multiple concurrent events, campaigns or field operations • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder communication skills • Comfortable operating within fast-paced, founder-led SME environments • Hands-on, adaptable and willing to roll sleeves up when needed • Strong change management and operational transformation capability • Experience driving operational structure, governance and scalable systems • Highly organised with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills • Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with operational execution Desirable: • Knowledge of the UK exhibition and consumer events circuit including NEC, ExCeL and Olympia • Experience within subscription or continuity sales models • Familiarity with contractor or freelance workforce management • Exposure to US expansion or international operational growth • Background within entrepreneurial or scaling businesses Why Join Croci Collective? • Genuine strategic seat at the leadership table • Direct partnership with the CEO and real influence over business direction • Opportunity to shape and scale the operational backbone of a growing business • Executive-level ownership with highly visible impact • Fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative culture • Opportunity to help drive international expansion • Significant long-term progression opportunity including potential profit share or equity discussion • Autonomy to build systems, structures and operational excellence your way Apply today, step into your next executive leadership challenge and help shape the next chapter of Croci Collective s growth journey. If you thrive on building high-performing teams, creating structure in fast-paced environments and turning ambitious growth plans into operational success, this is your opportunity to make a genuine impact inside one of the UK s fastest-growing experiential marketing businesses. In return, you ll gain real influence, high autonomy and the opportunity to help shape a scaling business at executive level. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Sales Director Location: Hybrid Office based in Leicester, LE19 1SU Salary: Package of £105,000 - £110,000 inc. of car allowance + Up to £30,000 Commission Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia, part of Wilmington Plc, is seeking a highly professional and strategically minded Sales Director to lead commercial growth across our expanding portfolio. We are looking for someone who comes from a professional, regulated financial environment ideally accounting, audit, tax, or banking with a proven ability to win, grow and develop new business within a modern B2B sales operation. You will oversee a team of 15, form a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, and play a central role in driving sustainable growth. We are looking for a calm, considerate and rational leader who brings credibility, strong commercial judgement, and a sophisticated approach to relationship-led sales. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned commercial leader or a Commercial Director ready to step up into a broader strategic role. You must also bring an awareness of AI advancements and a willingness to adopt new technologies to enhance sales capability and client engagement. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities The role will develop, lead and progress commercial opportunities to accelerate Mercia s growth and performance. You will shape and execute a focused growth strategy while evolving our commercial approach across strategy, leadership, sales performance and client development. You Will Be Responsible For: • Developing, implementing and managing the sales strategy and ensure a consistent corporate image across all channels • Leading, motivating and developing a sales team of 15, ensuring high performance, collaboration and accountability • Defining and driving a modern, ethical and consultative sales culture aligned with professional services markets • Identifying client needs and co-create tailored commercial solutions across Mercia s Promote, Support and Train offerings • Driving new business acquisition, secure major wins, and expand strategic accounts • Leading forecasting, pipeline management, sector targeting and performance goal-setting to grow market share • Planning and optimising sales lead-generation campaigns and measure performance • Preparing and presenting commercial reports, including sales results and growth opportunities • Analysing sales performance against targets to determine effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly and maintain strong senior-level relationships with key accounts • Acting as an escalation point for major client discussions, ensuring exceptional standards of service • Providing client insights to product teams to support continuous product and service improvements • Championing the use of Salesforce to enhance targeting, pipeline management and sales execution • Managing the sales and marketing cost budgets responsibly • Representing Mercia professionally at senior client meetings and industry events • Driving modernisation within the sales function, including adoption of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies What s the Best Thing About This Role This role gives you direct influence over Mercia s commercial strategy and growth trajectory. You ll guide a talented sales team, shape our approach to client engagement, and play a key part in driving the success of a market-leading professional services brand. It s a role with significant autonomy, visibility and real impact. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role You will be expected to deliver strong results quickly while simultaneously embedding a more modern, data-led and client-centric sales approach. Balancing strategic leadership, team development, new business acquisition and stakeholder management requires a calm, structured and commercially astute leader. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Strong B2B sales leadership experience within accounting, tax, audit, or banking/finance • Demonstrable success in winning, growing, and developing new business • Experience leading high-performing teams and influencing at SLT level • Ability to operate strategically while driving day-to-day performance • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders • A modern, analytical and client-centric approach to sales, with strong numeracy and resilience • A leadership style that is professional, calm, considerate and rational • Awareness of AI developments and openness to using technology to enhance performance To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Experience selling into professional services, ideally the accountancy marketplace • Understanding of regulatory environments affecting finance, audit and tax teams • Ability to use data and analytics to shape sales decisions • Confidence representing the business at senior meetings and industry events • A collaborative, cross-functional mindset We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Mercia, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of training, compliance and support services to the UK accountancy profession. Our focus is on helping accountants stay ahead of regulatory change and technical updates while supporting their development through practical learning resources. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
May 28, 2026
Full time
Sales Director Location: Hybrid Office based in Leicester, LE19 1SU Salary: Package of £105,000 - £110,000 inc. of car allowance + Up to £30,000 Commission Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You Mercia, part of Wilmington Plc, is seeking a highly professional and strategically minded Sales Director to lead commercial growth across our expanding portfolio. We are looking for someone who comes from a professional, regulated financial environment ideally accounting, audit, tax, or banking with a proven ability to win, grow and develop new business within a modern B2B sales operation. You will oversee a team of 15, form a key part of the Senior Leadership Team, and play a central role in driving sustainable growth. We are looking for a calm, considerate and rational leader who brings credibility, strong commercial judgement, and a sophisticated approach to relationship-led sales. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned commercial leader or a Commercial Director ready to step up into a broader strategic role. You must also bring an awareness of AI advancements and a willingness to adopt new technologies to enhance sales capability and client engagement. Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities The role will develop, lead and progress commercial opportunities to accelerate Mercia s growth and performance. You will shape and execute a focused growth strategy while evolving our commercial approach across strategy, leadership, sales performance and client development. You Will Be Responsible For: • Developing, implementing and managing the sales strategy and ensure a consistent corporate image across all channels • Leading, motivating and developing a sales team of 15, ensuring high performance, collaboration and accountability • Defining and driving a modern, ethical and consultative sales culture aligned with professional services markets • Identifying client needs and co-create tailored commercial solutions across Mercia s Promote, Support and Train offerings • Driving new business acquisition, secure major wins, and expand strategic accounts • Leading forecasting, pipeline management, sector targeting and performance goal-setting to grow market share • Planning and optimising sales lead-generation campaigns and measure performance • Preparing and presenting commercial reports, including sales results and growth opportunities • Analysing sales performance against targets to determine effectiveness and adjust strategies accordingly and maintain strong senior-level relationships with key accounts • Acting as an escalation point for major client discussions, ensuring exceptional standards of service • Providing client insights to product teams to support continuous product and service improvements • Championing the use of Salesforce to enhance targeting, pipeline management and sales execution • Managing the sales and marketing cost budgets responsibly • Representing Mercia professionally at senior client meetings and industry events • Driving modernisation within the sales function, including adoption of AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies What s the Best Thing About This Role This role gives you direct influence over Mercia s commercial strategy and growth trajectory. You ll guide a talented sales team, shape our approach to client engagement, and play a key part in driving the success of a market-leading professional services brand. It s a role with significant autonomy, visibility and real impact. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role You will be expected to deliver strong results quickly while simultaneously embedding a more modern, data-led and client-centric sales approach. Balancing strategic leadership, team development, new business acquisition and stakeholder management requires a calm, structured and commercially astute leader. To be successful in this role, you must have: • Strong B2B sales leadership experience within accounting, tax, audit, or banking/finance • Demonstrable success in winning, growing, and developing new business • Experience leading high-performing teams and influencing at SLT level • Ability to operate strategically while driving day-to-day performance • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders • A modern, analytical and client-centric approach to sales, with strong numeracy and resilience • A leadership style that is professional, calm, considerate and rational • Awareness of AI developments and openness to using technology to enhance performance To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Experience selling into professional services, ideally the accountancy marketplace • Understanding of regulatory environments affecting finance, audit and tax teams • Ability to use data and analytics to shape sales decisions • Confidence representing the business at senior meetings and industry events • A collaborative, cross-functional mindset We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About Us Mercia, part of Wilmington plc, is a leading provider of training, compliance and support services to the UK accountancy profession. Our focus is on helping accountants stay ahead of regulatory change and technical updates while supporting their development through practical learning resources. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
Job Title: Machine Operator Location: Skipton Salary: 13.98 to 16.45 per hour inclusive of shift premium depending on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shift pattern: 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday 2pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday 2pm to 6pm on a Friday Whilst training the hours will be 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm on Friday About us: We are Solidus. Involved with our environment since 1870. With pride in our history, we make circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions for customers all over the world. In the past from straw, now from recycled paper. Here you get the possibilities. To learn, to develop, to make a difference. We do this with 1500 colleagues throughout Europe. With a passion for technology and driven by progress. Together we contribute to less waste and a cleaner world. An international player and still always close by. Full of innovation, full of new ideas, full of opportunities for everyone. So, whatever your talent or ambition is, grow the way you want. Let's grow together! About the role: Daily duties: Operate machinery such as Die Cutter, Folder Gluer or Printer Set machines for a wide range of customer products, adjustment's & tooling required to produce good quality products Monitor and fine tune machine running speeds to make sure efficiencies are maintained consistently to achieve targets Report to Team Leader / Engineering Team any tooling damages or upgrades / replacements required Weekly routine maintenance cleaning down machine following BRC hygiene requirements for Product food safety, working with engineering team to grease and replace any worn parts Learn and operate other process lines & machines when requested as part of the companies training and development skills matrix Ongoing expectations Learn & Operate machines in accordance with our Skills matrix. Punnet Making, Die Cutting, Folding Gluing and Printing. The more you learn, the more you earn. To inspect and manage the machine to their best ability to guarantee the production of high-quality products. To understand various job needs by learning different job types, assessing the needs of each job To maintain production quality by inspecting all produced materials carefully to identify any errors that might have occurred during production and correct them to prevent client dissatisfaction. Responsible for ensuring that equipment is always in good shape When malfunctioning, take the equipment for repairs and liaise with the engineering team to achieve highest efficiencies Inspect all equipment and materials to ensure that they are not in shortage and raise any issues with the production team leader and engineering team About you: Essential Requirements: Excellent attention to detail a must Machine Operating Experience A team player - prepared to help others Continuous improvement minded Desirable Requirements: Experience within the packaging industry Die Cutting operating experience advantageous (Training will be given) Folding Gluing operating experience advantageous (Training will be given) Printing experience advantageous (Training will be given) BRC Food safety - HACCP understanding or experience advantageous (Training will be given) The job description is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities which are not included in the above description: but are within your capabilities and where necessary training will be given. Our offer: As a Machine Operator at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing. We also offer you an attractive benefits package, and last but not least, a pleasant working environment in which you work together with enthusiastic and driven colleagues. The organization has a very flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, you will have direct communication with UKBU and sales directors, BU managers, Vendors & Suppliers, Operational & Commercial Supply Chain Colleagues - all levels and Colleagues across the UK business unit as required on a project-by-project basis. Additional Benefits: Shift Premium 10% included when working earlies and lates Quarterly performance related bonus Workplace Pension contributions Medicash 25 days holiday with bank holidays on top Onsite parking Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Operative, Production Technician, Mechanical Technician, Junior Production Operative, Plant Operative, Machine Technician may also be considered for this role.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Machine Operator Location: Skipton Salary: 13.98 to 16.45 per hour inclusive of shift premium depending on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Shift Pattern: Weekly rotating shift pattern: 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday 2pm to 11pm Monday to Thursday 2pm to 6pm on a Friday Whilst training the hours will be 8am to 5.15pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 5pm on Friday About us: We are Solidus. Involved with our environment since 1870. With pride in our history, we make circular packaging and sustainable solid board solutions for customers all over the world. In the past from straw, now from recycled paper. Here you get the possibilities. To learn, to develop, to make a difference. We do this with 1500 colleagues throughout Europe. With a passion for technology and driven by progress. Together we contribute to less waste and a cleaner world. An international player and still always close by. Full of innovation, full of new ideas, full of opportunities for everyone. So, whatever your talent or ambition is, grow the way you want. Let's grow together! About the role: Daily duties: Operate machinery such as Die Cutter, Folder Gluer or Printer Set machines for a wide range of customer products, adjustment's & tooling required to produce good quality products Monitor and fine tune machine running speeds to make sure efficiencies are maintained consistently to achieve targets Report to Team Leader / Engineering Team any tooling damages or upgrades / replacements required Weekly routine maintenance cleaning down machine following BRC hygiene requirements for Product food safety, working with engineering team to grease and replace any worn parts Learn and operate other process lines & machines when requested as part of the companies training and development skills matrix Ongoing expectations Learn & Operate machines in accordance with our Skills matrix. Punnet Making, Die Cutting, Folding Gluing and Printing. The more you learn, the more you earn. To inspect and manage the machine to their best ability to guarantee the production of high-quality products. To understand various job needs by learning different job types, assessing the needs of each job To maintain production quality by inspecting all produced materials carefully to identify any errors that might have occurred during production and correct them to prevent client dissatisfaction. Responsible for ensuring that equipment is always in good shape When malfunctioning, take the equipment for repairs and liaise with the engineering team to achieve highest efficiencies Inspect all equipment and materials to ensure that they are not in shortage and raise any issues with the production team leader and engineering team About you: Essential Requirements: Excellent attention to detail a must Machine Operating Experience A team player - prepared to help others Continuous improvement minded Desirable Requirements: Experience within the packaging industry Die Cutting operating experience advantageous (Training will be given) Folding Gluing operating experience advantageous (Training will be given) Printing experience advantageous (Training will be given) BRC Food safety - HACCP understanding or experience advantageous (Training will be given) The job description is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required to perform other duties and responsibilities which are not included in the above description: but are within your capabilities and where necessary training will be given. Our offer: As a Machine Operator at Solidus, we offer you a challenging position within a dynamic and ambitious international organization that is constantly changing. We also offer you an attractive benefits package, and last but not least, a pleasant working environment in which you work together with enthusiastic and driven colleagues. The organization has a very flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths, you will have direct communication with UKBU and sales directors, BU managers, Vendors & Suppliers, Operational & Commercial Supply Chain Colleagues - all levels and Colleagues across the UK business unit as required on a project-by-project basis. Additional Benefits: Shift Premium 10% included when working earlies and lates Quarterly performance related bonus Workplace Pension contributions Medicash 25 days holiday with bank holidays on top Onsite parking Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Machine Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Manufacturing Engineer, Production Operative, Production Technician, Mechanical Technician, Junior Production Operative, Plant Operative, Machine Technician may also be considered for this role.
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
May 28, 2026
Full time
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
2nd Line IT Service Desk Engineer Overview of the Role Our client is recruiting for a Dedicated 2nd Line IT Service Desk Engineer to support one of their market leading, innovative customers. You will be based at their head office in Whiteley and sit with their knowledgeable Service Desk who will fully support you in your day to day. You will be utilising your excellent and prompt customer support skills and will represent our client in a professional and courteous manner over the phone, email and face to face. This role does have an on-call expectation which is once every 5/6 weeks. Who is our client? Our client is a fast-growing technology company based in Whiteley, located on the outskirts of Fareham. They are an award-winning Managed Service Provider servicing the UK and Europe. They have a strong team ethos which has enabled them to deliver exceptional service to their clients for over 25 years. When you join them, you will be part of their forward-thinking team, where you will be supported by not only your manager and the leadership team but your colleagues as well. They will give you everything you will need to develop your career with them. Benefits of working for our client: A competitive salary. Training opportunities set out with a clear training structure. Progressive working environment with access to voice your opinions to decision makers. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Birthday day. Flexi Health plan cover. IT Purchasing Scheme. Company Pension. A brilliant breakout room which provides a free breakfast and a pool table. Duties and Responsibilities of our client s Dedicated 2nd Line IT Service Desk Engineer: To provide excellent customer care and support through efficient and organised ticket management. Providing first response fixes to customers via the phone, face to face, or email. Providing resolution to incidents, requests, and appropriately escalating all others. Ticket triage assessing ticket priorities and escalating when required. Liaising with third parties and customers with regards to incident resolution and requests. Handling customer requests and escalate according to company procedures. Manage work queues and prioritise events, ensuring compliance with SLAs. Assist the service desk team leader in managing their service desk in such a way as to deliver excellent customer service. Work efficiently and productively to achieve and exceed SLAs and KPIs. Your Previous Experience: Experience with how an ITIL service desk runs. Active Directory configuration and administration. An understanding of Group Policy. General networking skills. An understanding of DNS. Good understanding of Office 365. Good understanding of Microsoft Azure. An understanding of Microsoft Intune. Essential Skills: Excellent communication skills. Organisational skills. Results driven with a proven track record of achieving. Team player. Self-motivated and proactive. Ability to be resilient and to work under pressure.
May 28, 2026
Full time
2nd Line IT Service Desk Engineer Overview of the Role Our client is recruiting for a Dedicated 2nd Line IT Service Desk Engineer to support one of their market leading, innovative customers. You will be based at their head office in Whiteley and sit with their knowledgeable Service Desk who will fully support you in your day to day. You will be utilising your excellent and prompt customer support skills and will represent our client in a professional and courteous manner over the phone, email and face to face. This role does have an on-call expectation which is once every 5/6 weeks. Who is our client? Our client is a fast-growing technology company based in Whiteley, located on the outskirts of Fareham. They are an award-winning Managed Service Provider servicing the UK and Europe. They have a strong team ethos which has enabled them to deliver exceptional service to their clients for over 25 years. When you join them, you will be part of their forward-thinking team, where you will be supported by not only your manager and the leadership team but your colleagues as well. They will give you everything you will need to develop your career with them. Benefits of working for our client: A competitive salary. Training opportunities set out with a clear training structure. Progressive working environment with access to voice your opinions to decision makers. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Birthday day. Flexi Health plan cover. IT Purchasing Scheme. Company Pension. A brilliant breakout room which provides a free breakfast and a pool table. Duties and Responsibilities of our client s Dedicated 2nd Line IT Service Desk Engineer: To provide excellent customer care and support through efficient and organised ticket management. Providing first response fixes to customers via the phone, face to face, or email. Providing resolution to incidents, requests, and appropriately escalating all others. Ticket triage assessing ticket priorities and escalating when required. Liaising with third parties and customers with regards to incident resolution and requests. Handling customer requests and escalate according to company procedures. Manage work queues and prioritise events, ensuring compliance with SLAs. Assist the service desk team leader in managing their service desk in such a way as to deliver excellent customer service. Work efficiently and productively to achieve and exceed SLAs and KPIs. Your Previous Experience: Experience with how an ITIL service desk runs. Active Directory configuration and administration. An understanding of Group Policy. General networking skills. An understanding of DNS. Good understanding of Office 365. Good understanding of Microsoft Azure. An understanding of Microsoft Intune. Essential Skills: Excellent communication skills. Organisational skills. Results driven with a proven track record of achieving. Team player. Self-motivated and proactive. Ability to be resilient and to work under pressure.
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Integrated Marketing Director to join our Advertising team for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will ensure that the Guardian is a trusted tier one partner for business-critical clients and we are able to leverage these relationships to develop meaningful long term partnerships. You will drive brand growth, audience engagement, and commercial impact by uniting creative storytelling, data insights and multi- platform activation. You will be the conduit between the editorial team and the commercial team. About the role: Build a cross-platform commercial product offering that works to give clients and advertisers unique access to our global audience Lead the planning and execution of multi-platform campaigns (video, social, influencer, experiential, live, content partnerships) Lead strategic conversations that enable us to deliver best-in-class partnerships that deliver innovation and campaign excellence Craft market-leading pitches that fit the client or agency brief to obtain new or repeat business opportunities About you: Experience selling the sale of multi-platform content-based partnerships that meet a client's objectives Experience leading a team to deliver integrated brand partnerships Clear experience of innovation and building commercial packages that work to effectively reach audiences on social Demonstrable expertise in understanding a brief and developing the right integrated proposal as a response Proven contacts within the industry, excellent negotiation skills Ideally you will have experience of sales at a social first/video media owner We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is 6pm, Wednesday 10th June 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and Pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. We value honesty in your application. AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here
May 28, 2026
Full time
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for an Integrated Marketing Director to join our Advertising team for a 12-month fixed term contract. You will ensure that the Guardian is a trusted tier one partner for business-critical clients and we are able to leverage these relationships to develop meaningful long term partnerships. You will drive brand growth, audience engagement, and commercial impact by uniting creative storytelling, data insights and multi- platform activation. You will be the conduit between the editorial team and the commercial team. About the role: Build a cross-platform commercial product offering that works to give clients and advertisers unique access to our global audience Lead the planning and execution of multi-platform campaigns (video, social, influencer, experiential, live, content partnerships) Lead strategic conversations that enable us to deliver best-in-class partnerships that deliver innovation and campaign excellence Craft market-leading pitches that fit the client or agency brief to obtain new or repeat business opportunities About you: Experience selling the sale of multi-platform content-based partnerships that meet a client's objectives Experience leading a team to deliver integrated brand partnerships Clear experience of innovation and building commercial packages that work to effectively reach audiences on social Demonstrable expertise in understanding a brief and developing the right integrated proposal as a response Proven contacts within the industry, excellent negotiation skills Ideally you will have experience of sales at a social first/video media owner We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is 6pm, Wednesday 10th June 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Karen on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and Pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. We value honesty in your application. AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here
Are you a Social First Senior Creative looking to step up to a Junior Art Director/Art Director position within a Global Brand Activation agency Then you don t need to look any further! You will be working on-site with a well-known electronics brand and be part of a small but fast moving team! As well as creating concepts, you will be able to roll up your sleeves and do the do. Supported by the Creative Director, you will work from the brief through to delivery, coming up with ideas, building out executions and getting the campaigns into the right places! Hybrid working 3 Days on site with the client Responsibilities Brief-to-Concept Translation: Turn complex client briefs into clear, compelling creative and executable ideas! Multi-Format Concepting: Develop Native, engaging concepts tailored specifically for social, digital and film/video platforms. Hands-on-Execution: Bring ideas to life by writing scripts, building storyboards and designing high-quality, top-level social content. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work in close partnership with production, design and internal team members to ensure seamless project execution. Workplace Agility: Seamlessly switch between high-level strategic thinking and detail-oriented, tactical execution while maintaining momentum. Social Architecture: Develop platform-specific ideas that leverage current trends, algorithm behaviors, and platform-native best practices. Skills and Experience Experience working within a creative agency, with a strong portfolio of social first creative This is a must! A social platform thinker, with strong knowledge of culture and trends. Fantastic knowledge of social platform best practices. A strong interest in the AI landscape, with a good understanding of how this can benefit your work. Able to deliver sharp ideas and confident writing and articulating your thinking, shaping narratives and presenting your work. Can easily switch between high-level concepting and detailed execution. Demonstratable experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Able to drive innovation and turn concepts into reality. It s desirable to have created content for consumer technology brands.
May 28, 2026
Full time
Are you a Social First Senior Creative looking to step up to a Junior Art Director/Art Director position within a Global Brand Activation agency Then you don t need to look any further! You will be working on-site with a well-known electronics brand and be part of a small but fast moving team! As well as creating concepts, you will be able to roll up your sleeves and do the do. Supported by the Creative Director, you will work from the brief through to delivery, coming up with ideas, building out executions and getting the campaigns into the right places! Hybrid working 3 Days on site with the client Responsibilities Brief-to-Concept Translation: Turn complex client briefs into clear, compelling creative and executable ideas! Multi-Format Concepting: Develop Native, engaging concepts tailored specifically for social, digital and film/video platforms. Hands-on-Execution: Bring ideas to life by writing scripts, building storyboards and designing high-quality, top-level social content. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work in close partnership with production, design and internal team members to ensure seamless project execution. Workplace Agility: Seamlessly switch between high-level strategic thinking and detail-oriented, tactical execution while maintaining momentum. Social Architecture: Develop platform-specific ideas that leverage current trends, algorithm behaviors, and platform-native best practices. Skills and Experience Experience working within a creative agency, with a strong portfolio of social first creative This is a must! A social platform thinker, with strong knowledge of culture and trends. Fantastic knowledge of social platform best practices. A strong interest in the AI landscape, with a good understanding of how this can benefit your work. Able to deliver sharp ideas and confident writing and articulating your thinking, shaping narratives and presenting your work. Can easily switch between high-level concepting and detailed execution. Demonstratable experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Able to drive innovation and turn concepts into reality. It s desirable to have created content for consumer technology brands.
Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) / Technology & Operations Director Location: Coventry (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000- 100,000 DOE Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Join a Growing Technology Business Where You Can Truly Make an Impact We're partnering with an ambitious and growing technology company looking for a commercially minded, hands-on technology leader to take ownership of both software delivery and IT operations across the business. This is a rare opportunity to join a smaller organisation where your influence will genuinely shape the future direction of technology, operations, delivery, and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with the executive team, helping drive strategic decisions while remaining close enough to the technology to guide teams, solve problems, and improve delivery standards. We're looking for someone who enjoys building structure in fast-paced environments, thrives on solving operational challenges, and still has the technical depth to engage with engineering teams and architecture decisions when required. The Role As CTOO / Technology & Operations Director, you'll oversee the operational effectiveness of software development, infrastructure, and technical services across the organisation's application estate. You'll act as the bridge between commercial teams, customers, developers, and IT services - ensuring priorities are aligned, delivery remains controlled, and systems stay secure, stable, and scalable. This role combines strategic leadership with practical execution. You'll be expected to roll your sleeves up when needed, support critical decision-making, and help teams deliver effectively with limited resources. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the development and IT services functions across the business Ensure applications and platforms are delivered, maintained, and supported effectively Drive operational stability, resilience, and continuous improvement Balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution Hands-On Technical Leadership Provide guidance across software delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and architecture Support teams with technical decision-making and delivery planning Maintain oversight of cloud infrastructure, databases, environments, and security controls Act as a senior escalation point during incidents or critical operational issues Executive Delivery & Prioritisation Translate executive and customer requirements into achievable delivery plans Manage competing priorities across development and IT operations Clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and delivery expectations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, commercial, product, and operational teams Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution planning Improve collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure strong governance, policies, and operational procedures are in place Support ISO9001 / ISO27001 aligned processes and customer audit requirements Maintain focus on GDPR, cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven leadership across software engineering and IT operations/infrastructure Experience working in smaller or growing businesses where adaptability is key Strong hands-on technical understanding with the ability to engage at engineering level Experience managing software delivery, technical operations, and cross-functional teams Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of databases including MS SQL and/or Oracle Experience managing incidents, operational risk, and technical escalations Desirable Background Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical background Experience with architecture or solution design Exposure to sectors such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or B2B technology services Personal Attributes Commercially aware and pragmatic Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders Hands-on, approachable, and delivery focused What Success Looks Like Within your first 6-12 months, you'll have: Improved operational stability and delivery visibility Established clearer prioritisation across development and IT services Strengthened collaboration between technical and commercial teams Improved governance, documentation, and compliance readiness Built empowered teams with strong accountability and ownership Package 80,000- 100,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape technology strategy within a growing business High level of ownership and autonomy Collaborative and fast-moving environment where your contribution matters
May 27, 2026
Full time
Chief Technology & Operations Officer (CTOO) / Technology & Operations Director Location: Coventry (Hybrid) Salary: 80,000- 100,000 DOE Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position. Join a Growing Technology Business Where You Can Truly Make an Impact We're partnering with an ambitious and growing technology company looking for a commercially minded, hands-on technology leader to take ownership of both software delivery and IT operations across the business. This is a rare opportunity to join a smaller organisation where your influence will genuinely shape the future direction of technology, operations, delivery, and customer outcomes. You'll work closely with the executive team, helping drive strategic decisions while remaining close enough to the technology to guide teams, solve problems, and improve delivery standards. We're looking for someone who enjoys building structure in fast-paced environments, thrives on solving operational challenges, and still has the technical depth to engage with engineering teams and architecture decisions when required. The Role As CTOO / Technology & Operations Director, you'll oversee the operational effectiveness of software development, infrastructure, and technical services across the organisation's application estate. You'll act as the bridge between commercial teams, customers, developers, and IT services - ensuring priorities are aligned, delivery remains controlled, and systems stay secure, stable, and scalable. This role combines strategic leadership with practical execution. You'll be expected to roll your sleeves up when needed, support critical decision-making, and help teams deliver effectively with limited resources. Key Responsibilities Technology & Operational Leadership Lead the development and IT services functions across the business Ensure applications and platforms are delivered, maintained, and supported effectively Drive operational stability, resilience, and continuous improvement Balance long-term strategy with day-to-day execution Hands-On Technical Leadership Provide guidance across software delivery, infrastructure, DevOps, and architecture Support teams with technical decision-making and delivery planning Maintain oversight of cloud infrastructure, databases, environments, and security controls Act as a senior escalation point during incidents or critical operational issues Executive Delivery & Prioritisation Translate executive and customer requirements into achievable delivery plans Manage competing priorities across development and IT operations Clearly communicate risks, trade-offs, and delivery expectations Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with sales, commercial, product, and operational teams Support customer-facing technical discussions and solution planning Improve collaboration between technical and non-technical stakeholders Governance, Security & Compliance Ensure strong governance, policies, and operational procedures are in place Support ISO9001 / ISO27001 aligned processes and customer audit requirements Maintain focus on GDPR, cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven leadership across software engineering and IT operations/infrastructure Experience working in smaller or growing businesses where adaptability is key Strong hands-on technical understanding with the ability to engage at engineering level Experience managing software delivery, technical operations, and cross-functional teams Strong understanding of Agile delivery, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern software practices Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Knowledge of databases including MS SQL and/or Oracle Experience managing incidents, operational risk, and technical escalations Desirable Background Computer Science, Engineering, or similar technical background Experience with architecture or solution design Exposure to sectors such as Construction, Utilities, Retail, Logistics, Manufacturing, Insurance, or B2B technology services Personal Attributes Commercially aware and pragmatic Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability Comfortable making decisions and driving accountability Able to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders Hands-on, approachable, and delivery focused What Success Looks Like Within your first 6-12 months, you'll have: Improved operational stability and delivery visibility Established clearer prioritisation across development and IT services Strengthened collaboration between technical and commercial teams Improved governance, documentation, and compliance readiness Built empowered teams with strong accountability and ownership Package 80,000- 100,000 salary depending on experience Hybrid working model Opportunity to shape technology strategy within a growing business High level of ownership and autonomy Collaborative and fast-moving environment where your contribution matters
Head of Marketing Location: Hybrid - Can be worked from our London, Birmingham or Leicester office Salary: Competitive + benefits! Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You This is a role for someone who likes to be close to the business. You ll be part of Wilmington plc, but fully embedded in Mercia Group (part of the Wilmington plc) working alongside its leadership team, getting under the skin of its markets, and taking clear ownership of how marketing supports growth. You ll be Mercia s marketing lead and point of contact: setting direction, shaping priorities, and making sure the right support from our central marketing teams is focused on what matters most to the business. If you enjoy taking ownership, building strong partnerships, and having real influence over how a business goes to market, we d love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Head of Marketing, you ll lead marketing for Mercia Group, taking clear ownership of how marketing supports its commercial goals. You ll be the only marketer embedded in the business, shaping strategy, setting priorities, and turning business objectives into focused marketing plans. By bringing strong commercial insight and clear direction, you ll help our central marketing teams deliver work that really supports Mercia s growth. You'll be responsible for: • Translating Mercia's objectives and growth ambitions into actionable marketing strategy and quarterly plans, with accountability for pipeline contribution, marketing ROI, and ongoing competitive analysis (including market positioning and win/loss patterns). • Identifying, quantifying, and building business cases for growth opportunities across new geographies, product launches (GTM), market expansion, customer segments, revenue streams, and marketing investment. • Partnering closely with Mercia's Managing Director, Sales, Product, Operations, and leadership teams to align priorities, review performance, understand customer and market dynamics, and uncover upsell and cross-sell opportunities. • Owning marketing engagement with strategic professional body partners, aligning joint objectives, commercial priorities, and shared reporting requirements. • Completing detailed, insight-led campaign planning briefs for central marketing teams, including commercial objectives, target personas, key messages, competitive positioning, success metrics, and channel strategy. • Working closely with the Director of Demand and Director of Content to ensure campaign strategy aligns with execution capabilities, best practices, and business priorities. • Tracking and analysing marketing performance using Mercia s dashboard, monitoring pipeline contribution, conversion rates, campaign ROI, cost per lead/opportunity, and competitor marketing activity. • Translating performance data into commercial insights, optimisation priorities, and actionable recommendations for central delivery teams. • Participating in quarterly website and digital journey reviews, identifying friction points, conversion barriers, and content gaps, and working with Web and Operations teams to prioritise improvements based on commercial impact. • Ensuring Mercia s digital customer journey, messaging, and positioning consistently reflect business priorities and competitive differentiation. What is the Best Thing About This Role You'll get real ownership and visibility. You ll be the marketing lead for Mercia Group, working closely with its leadership team and having a genuine say in where the business focuses its effort. There s a lot of freedom to shape the agenda, set priorities, and focus marketing on the areas that will make the biggest difference. You ll also have the backing of Wilmington s central marketing teams, so while you re the only marketer in the business, you re never working alone. You get the best of both worlds: autonomy within the BU, plus access to specialist skills and support when you need them. What is the Most Challenging Thing About This Role This isn t a role with a team to lead or direct control over resources. You ll need to work with central marketing teams, who support several business units, and help them understand why Mercia s priorities matter right now. That means being clear, persuasive and comfortable making trade-offs. To be successful in this role, you must have: • A strong background in B2B marketing with a demonstrable commercial track record, including measurable pipeline growth, ROI contribution, and experience translating business objectives into marketing strategy. • Proven experience in demand generation, content marketing, campaign measurement, marketing technology, performance analytics, and briefing/managing agency or internal teams. • Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to build business cases, justify marketing investment, understand sales processes, customer buying journeys, revenue models, and quantify market opportunities. • Strategic thinking capability, with experience in competitive analysis, market intelligence, identifying growth opportunities (geographic, product, or segment), and translating win/loss and performance insights into action. • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Operations) without direct authority. • Strong communication and briefing skills, able to distil complexity into clear, focused direction and priorities. • Comfort operating as a solo marketer embedded within a business unit, while effectively leveraging central marketing resources, managing ambiguity, and balancing competing priorities. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
May 27, 2026
Full time
Head of Marketing Location: Hybrid - Can be worked from our London, Birmingham or Leicester office Salary: Competitive + benefits! Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave, Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Performance-Related Bonus, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You This is a role for someone who likes to be close to the business. You ll be part of Wilmington plc, but fully embedded in Mercia Group (part of the Wilmington plc) working alongside its leadership team, getting under the skin of its markets, and taking clear ownership of how marketing supports growth. You ll be Mercia s marketing lead and point of contact: setting direction, shaping priorities, and making sure the right support from our central marketing teams is focused on what matters most to the business. If you enjoy taking ownership, building strong partnerships, and having real influence over how a business goes to market, we d love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington plc s career site. At Wilmington plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! As our Head of Marketing, you ll lead marketing for Mercia Group, taking clear ownership of how marketing supports its commercial goals. You ll be the only marketer embedded in the business, shaping strategy, setting priorities, and turning business objectives into focused marketing plans. By bringing strong commercial insight and clear direction, you ll help our central marketing teams deliver work that really supports Mercia s growth. You'll be responsible for: • Translating Mercia's objectives and growth ambitions into actionable marketing strategy and quarterly plans, with accountability for pipeline contribution, marketing ROI, and ongoing competitive analysis (including market positioning and win/loss patterns). • Identifying, quantifying, and building business cases for growth opportunities across new geographies, product launches (GTM), market expansion, customer segments, revenue streams, and marketing investment. • Partnering closely with Mercia's Managing Director, Sales, Product, Operations, and leadership teams to align priorities, review performance, understand customer and market dynamics, and uncover upsell and cross-sell opportunities. • Owning marketing engagement with strategic professional body partners, aligning joint objectives, commercial priorities, and shared reporting requirements. • Completing detailed, insight-led campaign planning briefs for central marketing teams, including commercial objectives, target personas, key messages, competitive positioning, success metrics, and channel strategy. • Working closely with the Director of Demand and Director of Content to ensure campaign strategy aligns with execution capabilities, best practices, and business priorities. • Tracking and analysing marketing performance using Mercia s dashboard, monitoring pipeline contribution, conversion rates, campaign ROI, cost per lead/opportunity, and competitor marketing activity. • Translating performance data into commercial insights, optimisation priorities, and actionable recommendations for central delivery teams. • Participating in quarterly website and digital journey reviews, identifying friction points, conversion barriers, and content gaps, and working with Web and Operations teams to prioritise improvements based on commercial impact. • Ensuring Mercia s digital customer journey, messaging, and positioning consistently reflect business priorities and competitive differentiation. What is the Best Thing About This Role You'll get real ownership and visibility. You ll be the marketing lead for Mercia Group, working closely with its leadership team and having a genuine say in where the business focuses its effort. There s a lot of freedom to shape the agenda, set priorities, and focus marketing on the areas that will make the biggest difference. You ll also have the backing of Wilmington s central marketing teams, so while you re the only marketer in the business, you re never working alone. You get the best of both worlds: autonomy within the BU, plus access to specialist skills and support when you need them. What is the Most Challenging Thing About This Role This isn t a role with a team to lead or direct control over resources. You ll need to work with central marketing teams, who support several business units, and help them understand why Mercia s priorities matter right now. That means being clear, persuasive and comfortable making trade-offs. To be successful in this role, you must have: • A strong background in B2B marketing with a demonstrable commercial track record, including measurable pipeline growth, ROI contribution, and experience translating business objectives into marketing strategy. • Proven experience in demand generation, content marketing, campaign measurement, marketing technology, performance analytics, and briefing/managing agency or internal teams. • Strong commercial acumen, including the ability to build business cases, justify marketing investment, understand sales processes, customer buying journeys, revenue models, and quantify market opportunities. • Strategic thinking capability, with experience in competitive analysis, market intelligence, identifying growth opportunities (geographic, product, or segment), and translating win/loss and performance insights into action. • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence and partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Operations) without direct authority. • Strong communication and briefing skills, able to distil complexity into clear, focused direction and priorities. • Comfort operating as a solo marketer embedded within a business unit, while effectively leveraging central marketing resources, managing ambiguity, and balancing competing priorities. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington plc is a dynamic and expanding group of companies with a common aim turning knowledge into advantage. We provide information and training to professional business markets within the Risk & Compliance, Finance, Legal and Insight sectors. Our businesses enable professionals and their organisations to perform better by providing quality, relevant and reliable information, education and knowledge. We share ideas and successes across the group, harness shared resources and focus on our customers needs. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you ll not only make a real difference for our customers, you ll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development opportunities. Whether you're just starting out, returning to work after a break, or looking to take your next step, you ll be doing work with meaning. Join us and make a real difference. Click on APPLY today!
NEW VACANCY! (SC3660) SENIOR STRUCTURAL DESIGNER (POS DISPLAYS) SE LONDON / KENT Negotiable (Depending on Experience) + 23 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Flexible Hours of Work, either: 8:30am to 5pm / 9:00am to 5:30pm / 7:30am - 4pm Our client is leading POS Display company, they are currently recruiting for a Senior POS Designer to join their team. This position is responsible for working in conjunction with the Creative Director to ensure professional design and production of point of sale, promotional and structural displays within a team of designers, achieved to schedule whilst managing variable workload alongside. Responsibilities: Undertake design and production of FSDU's, Counter Top Units, Parasite Units, Blip Trays, Pallet Display Units, Gondola End Units, Shelf Displays, Transit Fittings, Locaters and Load-Ups Experience in using and troubleshooting the following software packages: Kasemake, Artios. (understanding of importing Illustrator vector EPS files and other formats). Demonstrate an understanding of structural design concepts and skills. Ensure jobs are produced on time, error free and to be capable of working under pressure. Recommend methods of gaining efficiency savings through the use of technology and materials in the design service. Actively promote and contribute to a positive departmental image. Ability to intercept, understand and translate design briefs from customers/colleagues. To ensure correct departmental procedures are being carried out. To be on hand to advise and action production related issues and queries as and when they occur and to assist junior members of the team. Ensure the design of all units, are stylish, exciting and different enough to retain existing customer orders as well as attract new ones. Encourage creative design work as briefed by the sales team to meet or exceed the expectations of the individual customers. To assist in maintaining the company CAD file database in conjunction with the Design Manager, in order to minimise design problems in production. Help the Design Manager in all matters concerning the efficient running of the department. Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience working in POS design environment. You must possess a thorough understanding of the design/build process and be capable of avoiding structural related issues within design. Structural design and production experience is vital. Proven communication skills, both verbal and written at all levels. Able to manage deadlines, reassessing work priorities as necessary. Able to be totally flexible in working hours and work additional hours as required. To promote a positive, helpful attitude. Act in a manner which sets a positive example to senior and junior members of the team actively promoting a sense of good team spirit within the department. To apply, please email a copy of your CV
May 27, 2026
Full time
NEW VACANCY! (SC3660) SENIOR STRUCTURAL DESIGNER (POS DISPLAYS) SE LONDON / KENT Negotiable (Depending on Experience) + 23 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Flexible Hours of Work, either: 8:30am to 5pm / 9:00am to 5:30pm / 7:30am - 4pm Our client is leading POS Display company, they are currently recruiting for a Senior POS Designer to join their team. This position is responsible for working in conjunction with the Creative Director to ensure professional design and production of point of sale, promotional and structural displays within a team of designers, achieved to schedule whilst managing variable workload alongside. Responsibilities: Undertake design and production of FSDU's, Counter Top Units, Parasite Units, Blip Trays, Pallet Display Units, Gondola End Units, Shelf Displays, Transit Fittings, Locaters and Load-Ups Experience in using and troubleshooting the following software packages: Kasemake, Artios. (understanding of importing Illustrator vector EPS files and other formats). Demonstrate an understanding of structural design concepts and skills. Ensure jobs are produced on time, error free and to be capable of working under pressure. Recommend methods of gaining efficiency savings through the use of technology and materials in the design service. Actively promote and contribute to a positive departmental image. Ability to intercept, understand and translate design briefs from customers/colleagues. To ensure correct departmental procedures are being carried out. To be on hand to advise and action production related issues and queries as and when they occur and to assist junior members of the team. Ensure the design of all units, are stylish, exciting and different enough to retain existing customer orders as well as attract new ones. Encourage creative design work as briefed by the sales team to meet or exceed the expectations of the individual customers. To assist in maintaining the company CAD file database in conjunction with the Design Manager, in order to minimise design problems in production. Help the Design Manager in all matters concerning the efficient running of the department. Requirements: Minimum 5 years' experience working in POS design environment. You must possess a thorough understanding of the design/build process and be capable of avoiding structural related issues within design. Structural design and production experience is vital. Proven communication skills, both verbal and written at all levels. Able to manage deadlines, reassessing work priorities as necessary. Able to be totally flexible in working hours and work additional hours as required. To promote a positive, helpful attitude. Act in a manner which sets a positive example to senior and junior members of the team actively promoting a sense of good team spirit within the department. To apply, please email a copy of your CV
Engineering Director with a background spanning engineering, master data management, AI & architecture & platform and experience is sought by a pioneering professional services scale up based near Nottingham. Operating as the number one technical decision maker this Engineering Director will work closely with the board to re-align and embed technology innovation with business impact to drive rapid growth. This Engineering Director will use their existing JavaScript and Azure stack knowledge to set delivery practices across observability, DevOps, agile and security whilst using key skills in building LLM agents to drive a growth mindset around AI and spec driven development. This role would suit someone who is a disrupter by nature who by working with board level stakeholders can quickly absorb and understand the business challenges and objectives building a team that can deliver ground up solutions which gets results in hours, not months. In return this Engineering Director can expect complete autonomy to drive change, a clearly defined pathway to CTO and board understanding that success in this position if by far the biggest vehicle to business growth: This candidate should have most of the following attributes: - A strong technical background spanning platform, architecture and engineering gained working in scale up environments - A background in full stack JavaScript (node, next, react) engineering - Solid Azure architecture - A disruptor and radical thinker who is constantly challenging and rewriting the norm - Understanding of master data management - A growth mindset on AI with the ability to build LLM agents and working knowledge of AI tooling - Cursor, Claude Code etc) - A business impact, delivering focussed mindset - Experience operating at an engineering leadership or director level - Demonstrable thirst for learning across both business and technology This Engineering Director near Nottingham will receive: - Starting salary of up £135,000 - Bonus scheme - Equity - Long term hybrid working - Flexible working hours - Clearing defined progression pathway to CTO - 25 days holiday - Private pension - Fast paced, autonomous culture - Regular remuneration reviews So if you who looking for a platform to disrupt, build and scale in a fully autonomous, high successful scale up then please apply now for further details. Engineering Director Nottingham(hybrid) Engineering director, headless architecture, AI, ML, product, engineering, master data management
May 27, 2026
Full time
Engineering Director with a background spanning engineering, master data management, AI & architecture & platform and experience is sought by a pioneering professional services scale up based near Nottingham. Operating as the number one technical decision maker this Engineering Director will work closely with the board to re-align and embed technology innovation with business impact to drive rapid growth. This Engineering Director will use their existing JavaScript and Azure stack knowledge to set delivery practices across observability, DevOps, agile and security whilst using key skills in building LLM agents to drive a growth mindset around AI and spec driven development. This role would suit someone who is a disrupter by nature who by working with board level stakeholders can quickly absorb and understand the business challenges and objectives building a team that can deliver ground up solutions which gets results in hours, not months. In return this Engineering Director can expect complete autonomy to drive change, a clearly defined pathway to CTO and board understanding that success in this position if by far the biggest vehicle to business growth: This candidate should have most of the following attributes: - A strong technical background spanning platform, architecture and engineering gained working in scale up environments - A background in full stack JavaScript (node, next, react) engineering - Solid Azure architecture - A disruptor and radical thinker who is constantly challenging and rewriting the norm - Understanding of master data management - A growth mindset on AI with the ability to build LLM agents and working knowledge of AI tooling - Cursor, Claude Code etc) - A business impact, delivering focussed mindset - Experience operating at an engineering leadership or director level - Demonstrable thirst for learning across both business and technology This Engineering Director near Nottingham will receive: - Starting salary of up £135,000 - Bonus scheme - Equity - Long term hybrid working - Flexible working hours - Clearing defined progression pathway to CTO - 25 days holiday - Private pension - Fast paced, autonomous culture - Regular remuneration reviews So if you who looking for a platform to disrupt, build and scale in a fully autonomous, high successful scale up then please apply now for further details. Engineering Director Nottingham(hybrid) Engineering director, headless architecture, AI, ML, product, engineering, master data management
Are you looking to kick-start your career with a company that genuinely invests in your growth and development? Do you want to be part of an inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking business where your contribution really matters? We re proud of our open and honest culture - with each other and with our clients. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow, and that s exactly the environment we ve built. You ll be joining a young, dynamic team on an exciting journey, where collaboration, integrity, and a sense of fun are all part of the day-to-day. This role is perfect for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and enjoys variety - where no two days are ever quite the same. The Role at a Glance: Graduate Administrative Assistant London, SE6 - Onsite 5 days £25,500 Plus Casual Dress and On-Site Parking Full Time - Permanent Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Values: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Fun, Innovation, Adaptability Company: Building Maintenance Without Limits Your Skills: Admin, Team Support, Customer Service, Organised, Excellent Attention to Detail. Who we are: We are a London based building services contractor offering specialist expertise in access and external building maintenance and construction. Our rope-access background (abseiling) allows us to help our clients find cost-effective and safe solutions. We are able to support in even the most challenging of environments. With vast amounts of experience and a myriad of projects under our belt, we offer a full spectrum of building maintenance services that require the expert know-how to complete. Our Vision: Transform the face of buildings globally using pioneering in-house technology Our Purpose: To be the brand that creates innovative products that break free from conventional methods, allowing us to offer completely unique building services that no one else can. Where you come in: As our Administrative Assistant, you ll sit at the heart of the business, playing a key role in keeping everything running smoothly. You ll coordinate and support teams across Field Operations, Finance, and Customer Service, acting as a central point of contact and problem-solver. You ll also work closely with our Managing Director and wider team, providing first-class support and helping drive the day-to-day success of the business. What your day might look like: • Be the friendly first point of contact for customers across phone, email, and online channels • Coordinate and schedule jobs and appointments, keeping multiple diaries running seamlessly • Manage calendars and priorities to ensure projects stay on track • Capture and maintain accurate job notes and records • Prepare clear, professional customer quotes • Create RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to support safe, compliant operations • Compile and organise all documentation needed for on-site teams before work begins • Liaise with suppliers and manage purchasing to ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time • Support the Sales & Marketing team with ad-hoc tasks and initiatives • Produce sales reports and insights for the Managing Director About You: • Experience in a busy, service-led sales environment • Thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting • Adaptable and comfortable with change • Strong attention to detail and organisation skills • Innovative mindset with a proactive approach • Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times • A positive team player who brings energy and a sense of fun If you re an organised, motivated graduate looking to build a long-term career within a growing and innovative business, we d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference. Apply now to start your journey as our Graduate Administrative Assistant and be part of a company that s transforming the future of building restoration. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Are you looking to kick-start your career with a company that genuinely invests in your growth and development? Do you want to be part of an inclusive, supportive, and forward-thinking business where your contribution really matters? We re proud of our open and honest culture - with each other and with our clients. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow, and that s exactly the environment we ve built. You ll be joining a young, dynamic team on an exciting journey, where collaboration, integrity, and a sense of fun are all part of the day-to-day. This role is perfect for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and enjoys variety - where no two days are ever quite the same. The Role at a Glance: Graduate Administrative Assistant London, SE6 - Onsite 5 days £25,500 Plus Casual Dress and On-Site Parking Full Time - Permanent Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Values: Integrity, Attention to Detail, Fun, Innovation, Adaptability Company: Building Maintenance Without Limits Your Skills: Admin, Team Support, Customer Service, Organised, Excellent Attention to Detail. Who we are: We are a London based building services contractor offering specialist expertise in access and external building maintenance and construction. Our rope-access background (abseiling) allows us to help our clients find cost-effective and safe solutions. We are able to support in even the most challenging of environments. With vast amounts of experience and a myriad of projects under our belt, we offer a full spectrum of building maintenance services that require the expert know-how to complete. Our Vision: Transform the face of buildings globally using pioneering in-house technology Our Purpose: To be the brand that creates innovative products that break free from conventional methods, allowing us to offer completely unique building services that no one else can. Where you come in: As our Administrative Assistant, you ll sit at the heart of the business, playing a key role in keeping everything running smoothly. You ll coordinate and support teams across Field Operations, Finance, and Customer Service, acting as a central point of contact and problem-solver. You ll also work closely with our Managing Director and wider team, providing first-class support and helping drive the day-to-day success of the business. What your day might look like: • Be the friendly first point of contact for customers across phone, email, and online channels • Coordinate and schedule jobs and appointments, keeping multiple diaries running seamlessly • Manage calendars and priorities to ensure projects stay on track • Capture and maintain accurate job notes and records • Prepare clear, professional customer quotes • Create RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to support safe, compliant operations • Compile and organise all documentation needed for on-site teams before work begins • Liaise with suppliers and manage purchasing to ensure the right materials are in the right place at the right time • Support the Sales & Marketing team with ad-hoc tasks and initiatives • Produce sales reports and insights for the Managing Director About You: • Experience in a busy, service-led sales environment • Thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting • Adaptable and comfortable with change • Strong attention to detail and organisation skills • Innovative mindset with a proactive approach • Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times • A positive team player who brings energy and a sense of fun If you re an organised, motivated graduate looking to build a long-term career within a growing and innovative business, we d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference. Apply now to start your journey as our Graduate Administrative Assistant and be part of a company that s transforming the future of building restoration. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Education Sales Manager Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + performance-related commission/bonus Reporting to: Managing Director Full time / Permanent The Role The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving new business growth while nurturing and expanding existing client relationships. This is a hands-on, consultative sales role, ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term partnerships rather than transactional selling. You will play a key role in shaping our sales strategy, developing pipelines across education and public-sector markets, and representing us to senior stakeholders including colleges, universities, employers, local authorities, and government-funded bodies. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver a sales strategy aligned to our growth objectives • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across education, training, and public-sector markets • Build and manage a strong pipeline of leads, partnerships, and contracts • Lead sales conversations with senior decision-makers (e.g. Heads of Department, Directors, Procurement leads) • Manage and grow existing client relationships to maximise retention and repeat business • Support bids, tenders, and funding-related opportunities where required • Accurately forecast sales activity and performance using CRM systems • Collaborate closely with delivery, curriculum, and leadership teams to ensure proposals are viable and high quality • Represent us at events, meetings, and networking opportunities Person Specification Essential • Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or sales management • Experience selling services or solutions (rather than purely product-based sales) • Strong track record of building relationships and closing deals • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Comfortable working autonomously in a growing organisation • Strong organisational skills and pipeline management capability Desirable • Experience within education, training, EdTech, apprenticeships, or professional learning • Knowledge of public-sector or government-funded contracts • Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce, Keap) • Background in construction, the built environment, or STEM-related sectors • Experience contributing to bids or tender processes What We Offer • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, mission-led organisation • High level of autonomy and influence over sales strategy • Competitive salary with performance-related commission/bonus • Flexible working arrangements • Opportunity to work at the intersection of education, technology, and industry • Potential for progression as the organisation grows We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
May 27, 2026
Full time
Education Sales Manager Bedford, Bedfordshire, UK Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + performance-related commission/bonus Reporting to: Managing Director Full time / Permanent The Role The Sales Manager will be responsible for driving new business growth while nurturing and expanding existing client relationships. This is a hands-on, consultative sales role, ideal for someone who enjoys building long-term partnerships rather than transactional selling. You will play a key role in shaping our sales strategy, developing pipelines across education and public-sector markets, and representing us to senior stakeholders including colleges, universities, employers, local authorities, and government-funded bodies. Key Responsibilities • Develop and deliver a sales strategy aligned to our growth objectives • Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across education, training, and public-sector markets • Build and manage a strong pipeline of leads, partnerships, and contracts • Lead sales conversations with senior decision-makers (e.g. Heads of Department, Directors, Procurement leads) • Manage and grow existing client relationships to maximise retention and repeat business • Support bids, tenders, and funding-related opportunities where required • Accurately forecast sales activity and performance using CRM systems • Collaborate closely with delivery, curriculum, and leadership teams to ensure proposals are viable and high quality • Represent us at events, meetings, and networking opportunities Person Specification Essential • Proven experience in B2B sales, business development, or sales management • Experience selling services or solutions (rather than purely product-based sales) • Strong track record of building relationships and closing deals • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Comfortable working autonomously in a growing organisation • Strong organisational skills and pipeline management capability Desirable • Experience within education, training, EdTech, apprenticeships, or professional learning • Knowledge of public-sector or government-funded contracts • Experience working with CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot, Salesforce, Keap) • Background in construction, the built environment, or STEM-related sectors • Experience contributing to bids or tender processes What We Offer • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, mission-led organisation • High level of autonomy and influence over sales strategy • Competitive salary with performance-related commission/bonus • Flexible working arrangements • Opportunity to work at the intersection of education, technology, and industry • Potential for progression as the organisation grows We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
May 27, 2026
Full time
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
May 27, 2026
Full time
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations. Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
May 27, 2026
Full time
These roles are being recruited via Michael Page. Are you ready to lead the digital transformation of the UK public sector? Client Details Join Government Commercial Agency (GCA) and apply your technology expertise to deliver true Value for the Nation. You will drive market-leading commercial agreements that empower our public services with world-class innovation, ensuring every pound spent builds a more resilient, cost-effective, and digitally-advanced Britain. Progress your career where commercial strategy meets national purpose. Working alongside a Commercial Lead, you will act as a driving force within the category team, taking ownership of high-value commercial agreements. This role is built on strategic influence; you will master complex supplier relationship management (SRM) and cultivate key customer partnerships to ensure our digital frameworks deliver maximum efficiency and innovation for the public sector. We currently have a number of positions within the Technology category group available. You could be placed within one of the following exciting subcategories: Digital and Technology Services Network Services Hardware Software This is an opportunity to join the Technology Category at GCA, where you will play a central role in managing over 14bn of public sector spend. As a core driver of GCA's commercial success, our team accounts for more than 40% of the organisation's total impact, directly fuelling the UK's digital evolution. You will join a collaborative powerhouse of experts dedicated to helping public sector customers navigate the complexities of the tech market. By bridging the gap between cutting edge suppliers and essential public services, you will ensure the UK remains at the forefront of digital transformation and global innovation. From supporting major government missions to delivering projects of national significance, your work will provide tangible Value for the Nation. Our Commercial Team is transforming to become even more flexible. Candidates should be aware that there will be opportunities to flex into other category areas as required, either to meet business needs and/or for staff development. Description Effective management of Commercial Agreement performance over its lifecycle to meet increased customer reach and commercial benefits targets, including communications campaigns and sharing insights as part of industry and customer forums. Lead on procurement workstreams and / or provide significant contribution to the delivery and management of category commercial agreement procurements. Working to agreed timelines. Act as a category specialist, proactively advising public sector buyers, across all levels of seniority, on optimal commercial strategies to ensure the best possible commercial outcomes for their technology procurement needs. Manage complex enquiries, providing high quality advice and guidance to enhance GCA's reputation as a trusted partner. Management of commercial agreement suppliers, synthesising complex data and financial reporting to identify market trends, spending behaviours, and value-add opportunities for the benefit of the public sector. Develop strong engagement with suppliers and public sector buyers to identify and share best practice for successful commercial outcomes and deliver Value for the Nation. Work in close collaboration with the Customer Experience Directorate to retain, grow customer base through added value initiatives and improvement of service quality. Effectively manage risk and issues for your agreement, ensuring mitigation and escalation measures are implemented as appropriate. Support the Commercial Lead in evolving category strategies, providing insights based on customers' and suppliers' feedback with a view to continuously improving the Technology category group product portfolio. Support team development and resilience either directly or through matrix management, while identifying and implementing process improvements to optimise category management operations. Profile Experience of procurement in the technology category, with a track record of managing contract performance, delivering excellent customer satisfaction and value for money Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess large data sets and make informed decisions in a complex commercial environment Experience of supplier and/or customer relationship management - specifically within the technology sector Proactively and collaboratively motivate, influence, and persuade diverse internal and external stakeholders across all seniority levels, advising and driving optimal commercial outcomes. Ability to problem solve and identify continuous improvement opportunities that ensures the category/organisation operates with maximum effectiveness We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Managing a Quality Service We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Contract and supplier management Job Offer Salary 48,027 Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% A discretionary non-contractual performance related bonus Working remotely in addition to working in advertised office location Flexi time scheme Minimum 25 days annual leave to a maximum service related 30 days excluding bank holidays For more information, please find the link below to the advert on civil service jobs - (url removed)> Apply before 11:55pm on Tuesday 9th June 2026
