We're recruiting for an Oracle-specialist consultancy focused exclusively on delivering Oracle Cloud and On-Premises solutions. We're looking for an experienced Oracle Cloud Financials Consultant to join our growing ERP practice and lead implementations for a diverse client base. The role You'll take ownership of full life cycle Oracle Cloud ERP Financials implementations, acting as a senior advisor to clients and a go-to resource internally. From solution design through to post-go-live support, you'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality financial management systems and building lasting client relationships. What you'll be doing Leading end-to-end Oracle Cloud ERP Financials implementations, on time and to quality Designing and building financial reporting solutions using FRS, OTBI and Smartview Acting as senior advisor on solution architecture and Oracle best practice Supporting pre-sales activity including client demonstrations and solution scoping Collaborating with developers, BAs and project managers across delivery Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to a culture of continuous learning Staying ahead of Oracle Cloud Financials developments and sharing knowledge across the team What we're looking for 5 7 years of hands-on ERP delivery experience, with at least 3 Oracle Cloud implementations Deep knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financials modules and advanced functionality Strong proficiency in FRS, OTBI and Smartview Excellent client-facing and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects independently and deliver to deadlines A degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred; Oracle Cloud certifications a plus
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
We're recruiting for an Oracle-specialist consultancy focused exclusively on delivering Oracle Cloud and On-Premises solutions. We're looking for an experienced Oracle Cloud Financials Consultant to join our growing ERP practice and lead implementations for a diverse client base. The role You'll take ownership of full life cycle Oracle Cloud ERP Financials implementations, acting as a senior advisor to clients and a go-to resource internally. From solution design through to post-go-live support, you'll be instrumental in delivering high-quality financial management systems and building lasting client relationships. What you'll be doing Leading end-to-end Oracle Cloud ERP Financials implementations, on time and to quality Designing and building financial reporting solutions using FRS, OTBI and Smartview Acting as senior advisor on solution architecture and Oracle best practice Supporting pre-sales activity including client demonstrations and solution scoping Collaborating with developers, BAs and project managers across delivery Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to a culture of continuous learning Staying ahead of Oracle Cloud Financials developments and sharing knowledge across the team What we're looking for 5 7 years of hands-on ERP delivery experience, with at least 3 Oracle Cloud implementations Deep knowledge of Oracle Cloud Financials modules and advanced functionality Strong proficiency in FRS, OTBI and Smartview Excellent client-facing and communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects independently and deliver to deadlines A degree in Finance, Accounting or related field preferred; Oracle Cloud certifications a plus
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23377 The Skills You'll Need: English fluent, solid data management experiences within banking. Your New Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Fully office based Permanent Office based: London Start: ASAP Reports to: Head of IT Data Management Officer-Banking - What You'll be Doing: Support the lead to implement the HQ data governance requirements, execute the data governance mandates set by Head Office, including the establishment of necessary data standards. Support the lead to create and implement data quality evaluation systems and monitoring mechanisms to build strong data foundations and enhance data quality. Support the lead to track and interpret local data security, personal information protection laws, and regulatory requirements. Support the lead to implement and maintain effective data security management practices aligned with Head Office guidelines. Support the lead to perform regular data security risk assessments and implement ongoing data security monitoring activities. Support the lead to establish and manage data security classification schemes as per Head Office requirements. Implement the data security protection requirements and technical specifications issued by Head Office. Analyze and define local requirements for specific data security technologies. Collaborate with development teams or external vendors to integrate and strengthen required data security measures within local applications. Create, refine, and maintain local technical policies, standards, and operational procedures for data security and protection technologies. Provide training to all staff let them understand the bank's data governance and data security policy. Other data management tasks as directed by the Head of IT. Data Management Officer-Banking - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking) Solid Data management experience; Expertise knowledge of the security framework includes NIST 800, ISO 27001, cybersecurity guidelines from PRA, FCA and ICO, familiar with GDPR regulation. Strong knowledge of Data Governance, Data Management, and Data Security Should understand the data classification methodologies and tooling. Should have experience in data governance frameworks and data quality management. Familiarity with information security frameworks is preferred Should have experience in data integration, data warehouse, data migration, report automation and process management tools Should be able to read and write SQL Should understand the architecture and concept of data lake and data warehouse related knowledge and design Must be proactive and analytical to evaluate and solve problems independently Must be able to work under pressure with the team and deliver results in a timely manner Must be willing to learn, self-driven and responsible A background of IT especially in finance and banking industry. Previous background with regulatory technical projects would be a strong plus. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Jun 19, 2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23377 The Skills You'll Need: English fluent, solid data management experiences within banking. Your New Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Fully office based Permanent Office based: London Start: ASAP Reports to: Head of IT Data Management Officer-Banking - What You'll be Doing: Support the lead to implement the HQ data governance requirements, execute the data governance mandates set by Head Office, including the establishment of necessary data standards. Support the lead to create and implement data quality evaluation systems and monitoring mechanisms to build strong data foundations and enhance data quality. Support the lead to track and interpret local data security, personal information protection laws, and regulatory requirements. Support the lead to implement and maintain effective data security management practices aligned with Head Office guidelines. Support the lead to perform regular data security risk assessments and implement ongoing data security monitoring activities. Support the lead to establish and manage data security classification schemes as per Head Office requirements. Implement the data security protection requirements and technical specifications issued by Head Office. Analyze and define local requirements for specific data security technologies. Collaborate with development teams or external vendors to integrate and strengthen required data security measures within local applications. Create, refine, and maintain local technical policies, standards, and operational procedures for data security and protection technologies. Provide training to all staff let them understand the bank's data governance and data security policy. Other data management tasks as directed by the Head of IT. Data Management Officer-Banking - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proficiency in English language (writing and speaking) Solid Data management experience; Expertise knowledge of the security framework includes NIST 800, ISO 27001, cybersecurity guidelines from PRA, FCA and ICO, familiar with GDPR regulation. Strong knowledge of Data Governance, Data Management, and Data Security Should understand the data classification methodologies and tooling. Should have experience in data governance frameworks and data quality management. Familiarity with information security frameworks is preferred Should have experience in data integration, data warehouse, data migration, report automation and process management tools Should be able to read and write SQL Should understand the architecture and concept of data lake and data warehouse related knowledge and design Must be proactive and analytical to evaluate and solve problems independently Must be able to work under pressure with the team and deliver results in a timely manner Must be willing to learn, self-driven and responsible A background of IT especially in finance and banking industry. Previous background with regulatory technical projects would be a strong plus. Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Your new company An international Law Firm that provides legal services to corporate and public sector clients globally. Your new role The IT Project Manager will be involved in leading the delivery of business-critical technology and change initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer experience. The post holder will be responsible for planning and executing projects end-to-end, managing budgets, timelines, risks, vendors and internal/external stakeholders, while ensuring alignment across business functions such as Legal Operations, HR, and Finance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of business and technology change initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives. Manage multiple concurrent projects, maintaining control over scope, timelines, budgets, and risks. Engage and influence senior stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, issues, and outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and business alignment. Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones, quality standards, and contracts. Support change management activities, including communications and training, to drive successful adoption of new solutions. What you'll need to succeed Reporting into the Head of Technology, they are seeking someone from a professional services background with proven experience delivering IT infrastructure and SaaS based projects, who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously and can deal with demanding stakeholders. Essential Requirements: Proven experience delivering end-to-end IT and business change projects, across infrastructure, applications, cloud and digital transformation Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining control over priorities and deadlines Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared outcomes Solid understanding of project governance, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting Experience managing third-party vendors, ensuring delivery to agreed standards, timelines, and contractual commitments Strong working knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, 365 & Azure services Awareness of ITIL Service Management practices and IT Architecture / Design processes (e.g. TOGAF) Relevant certifications (e.g., Prince2, PMP, MSP) are highly desirable What you'll get in return You can expect a salary in the region of 65,000 to 70,000 (DoE) along with a range of financial rewards, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, and learning and development opportunities. Please only apply if you have demonstrable Project Management experience working in a complex professional services environment, dealing with demanding stakeholders, delivering a range of IT and business-related change projects and live within a commutable distance to Manchester (office based 1 to 2 times a week). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Jun 18, 2026
Full time
Your new company An international Law Firm that provides legal services to corporate and public sector clients globally. Your new role The IT Project Manager will be involved in leading the delivery of business-critical technology and change initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and customer experience. The post holder will be responsible for planning and executing projects end-to-end, managing budgets, timelines, risks, vendors and internal/external stakeholders, while ensuring alignment across business functions such as Legal Operations, HR, and Finance. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end delivery of business and technology change initiatives, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives. Manage multiple concurrent projects, maintaining control over scope, timelines, budgets, and risks. Engage and influence senior stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, issues, and outcomes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery and business alignment. Oversee vendor relationships, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones, quality standards, and contracts. Support change management activities, including communications and training, to drive successful adoption of new solutions. What you'll need to succeed Reporting into the Head of Technology, they are seeking someone from a professional services background with proven experience delivering IT infrastructure and SaaS based projects, who can manage multiple priorities simultaneously and can deal with demanding stakeholders. Essential Requirements: Proven experience delivering end-to-end IT and business change projects, across infrastructure, applications, cloud and digital transformation Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining control over priorities and deadlines Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior leadership Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared outcomes Solid understanding of project governance, including planning, budgeting, risk management, and reporting Experience managing third-party vendors, ensuring delivery to agreed standards, timelines, and contractual commitments Strong working knowledge of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server, 365 & Azure services Awareness of ITIL Service Management practices and IT Architecture / Design processes (e.g. TOGAF) Relevant certifications (e.g., Prince2, PMP, MSP) are highly desirable What you'll get in return You can expect a salary in the region of 65,000 to 70,000 (DoE) along with a range of financial rewards, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, and learning and development opportunities. Please only apply if you have demonstrable Project Management experience working in a complex professional services environment, dealing with demanding stakeholders, delivering a range of IT and business-related change projects and live within a commutable distance to Manchester (office based 1 to 2 times a week). Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Head of Architecture (Microsoft & D365 Focus) London or East Midlands| Senior Leadership Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and hands-on Head of Architecture to shape and lead the technology vision within a rapidly growing, highly regulated organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for defining and governing architecture across a modern, cloud-first technology estate. You will bridge business ambition and technical execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms-primarily leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem and Dynamics 365 . The Role You will own and evolve the architecture strategy, setting clear standards, principles, and patterns that enable delivery teams to move quickly without compromising quality or governance. Operating within a distributed architecture model, you will influence across multiple domains and teams, embedding architectural best practice while avoiding centralised bottlenecks. Key focus areas include: Establishing organisation-wide architecture standards, governance, and design patterns Driving Microsoft-first architecture across cloud, data, integration, and business platforms Leading architecture alignment across digital, operational, and business systems Translating business strategy into scalable, secure technical solutions Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology direction and investment Technology Landscape This organisation is heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong focus on: Azure (cloud platform, integration, security, and scalability) Dynamics 365 (Customer Engagement, Finance & Operations, and Power Platform integration) Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) Modern Data Platforms (Azure Data Services, data governance, analytics) API-first & event-driven architectures Enterprise-scale integration across SaaS and Legacy systems Key Responsibilities Define and govern the architecture roadmap aligned to business priorities Lead architectural design across D365 solutions and Microsoft cloud platforms Establish best practices for integration, data architecture, and platform engineering Chair architecture governance forums and ensure high-quality decision-making Develop architectural guardrails, patterns, and reusable frameworks Mentor and uplift a distributed community of architects and engineers Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and data governance standards Support large-scale transformation programmes, particularly around ERP/CRM modernisation and D365 adoption What We're Looking For Proven experience leading architecture functions in complex, regulated environments Strong expertise across the Microsoft technology stack , especially Azure and Dynamics 365 Demonstrable experience delivering D365 transformation programmes at scale Deep understanding of: Cloud-native architectures (Azure) Data and integration (APIs, event-driven design) SaaS platforms and hybrid environments Ability to operate in matrixed organisations , influencing at executive level Experience embedding architecture within Agile delivery models Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes Why Join Opportunity to shape architecture in a cloud-first, Microsoft-led environment Strategic role with real influence over technology direction and investment Work at the intersection of business transformation and modern platforms Lead a forward-thinking architecture capability with strong executive backing Ideal Background This role would suit someone currently operating as: Head of Architecture Lead/Principal Architect Chief/Lead Architect within a Microsoft-focused organisation with strong exposure to: D365 (CE, F&O, or both) Azure-based platforms Large-scale digital or ERP transformation programmes If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
Jun 17, 2026
Full time
Head of Architecture (Microsoft & D365 Focus) London or East Midlands| Senior Leadership Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strategic and hands-on Head of Architecture to shape and lead the technology vision within a rapidly growing, highly regulated organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for defining and governing architecture across a modern, cloud-first technology estate. You will bridge business ambition and technical execution, ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms-primarily leveraging the Microsoft ecosystem and Dynamics 365 . The Role You will own and evolve the architecture strategy, setting clear standards, principles, and patterns that enable delivery teams to move quickly without compromising quality or governance. Operating within a distributed architecture model, you will influence across multiple domains and teams, embedding architectural best practice while avoiding centralised bottlenecks. Key focus areas include: Establishing organisation-wide architecture standards, governance, and design patterns Driving Microsoft-first architecture across cloud, data, integration, and business platforms Leading architecture alignment across digital, operational, and business systems Translating business strategy into scalable, secure technical solutions Acting as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on technology direction and investment Technology Landscape This organisation is heavily invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, with a strong focus on: Azure (cloud platform, integration, security, and scalability) Dynamics 365 (Customer Engagement, Finance & Operations, and Power Platform integration) Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) Modern Data Platforms (Azure Data Services, data governance, analytics) API-first & event-driven architectures Enterprise-scale integration across SaaS and Legacy systems Key Responsibilities Define and govern the architecture roadmap aligned to business priorities Lead architectural design across D365 solutions and Microsoft cloud platforms Establish best practices for integration, data architecture, and platform engineering Chair architecture governance forums and ensure high-quality decision-making Develop architectural guardrails, patterns, and reusable frameworks Mentor and uplift a distributed community of architects and engineers Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and data governance standards Support large-scale transformation programmes, particularly around ERP/CRM modernisation and D365 adoption What We're Looking For Proven experience leading architecture functions in complex, regulated environments Strong expertise across the Microsoft technology stack , especially Azure and Dynamics 365 Demonstrable experience delivering D365 transformation programmes at scale Deep understanding of: Cloud-native architectures (Azure) Data and integration (APIs, event-driven design) SaaS platforms and hybrid environments Ability to operate in matrixed organisations , influencing at executive level Experience embedding architecture within Agile delivery models Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business outcomes Why Join Opportunity to shape architecture in a cloud-first, Microsoft-led environment Strategic role with real influence over technology direction and investment Work at the intersection of business transformation and modern platforms Lead a forward-thinking architecture capability with strong executive backing Ideal Background This role would suit someone currently operating as: Head of Architecture Lead/Principal Architect Chief/Lead Architect within a Microsoft-focused organisation with strong exposure to: D365 (CE, F&O, or both) Azure-based platforms Large-scale digital or ERP transformation programmes If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
AI, Automation and Application Strategy Programme Director 18-Month Fixed Term Contract Full-Time London Are you ready to shape the digital future of a leading organisation? We are seeking a Programme Director for AI, Automation and Application Strategy to join the senior IT leadership team. This is a pivotal role driving the strategic development and operational delivery of AI-driven automation, enterprise applications, and digital transformation at scale. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to deliver real impact-embedding AI into business processes, optimising enterprise systems, and ensuring technology investments deliver measurable value. The Role. As Programme Director, you will: Lead AI strategy - create and deliver a 5-year roadmap, champion AI-first principles, and oversee centres of excellence and innovation hubs. Drive automation and application transformation - optimise enterprise systems, promote low/no-code solutions, and lead adoption across HR, Finance, Library Services, Research and more. Shape data and governance - develop data strategies, oversee Azure-based platforms, and ensure interoperability between applications and AI platforms. Deliver integrations at scale - design event-driven architecture, lead adoption of Dell Boomi, and ensure seamless, secure data flow across enterprise systems. Provide leadership - direct high-performing teams, manage significant budgets, and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure technology enables growth and service excellence. Create and manage successful partnerships to assist in the delivery of the programme. About You. We're looking for a senior leader who can bring together people, process, and technology to deliver transformation. As an open organisation they seek collaborative people who have honesty, integrity and a sense of humour! You will have: Significant leadership experience in enterprise applications, digital transformation, and AI/automation adoption. At a senior programme manager/director level you will have a track record of leading large-scale, complex IT change programmes and delivering measurable outcomes. Expertise in enterprise system architecture, integration, and security frameworks. Strong understanding of data strategy, governance, and interoperability, ideally with Azure platforms. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence senior decision-makers across technical and non-technical domains at all levels You can see the strategic big picture but have an entrepreneurial mindset and approach to ensure delivery Experience applying ITIL, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks to ensure service quality and compliance. Relevant postgraduate qualifications, certifications in project/programme management, enterprise architecture, or AI/automation frameworks will be advantageous. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. 120,000 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Personal and professional development opportunities Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: 18 month Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract. Why Apply? This role offers the chance to: Transform and Organisation and work with a "go ahead" non-hierarchal organisation that has drive a purpose and that contributes to society whilst providing you with a challenge. The CGO, COO CFO and CTO are all behind this programme and will provide full support to you in your work. Shape and deliver cutting-edge AI and automation strategy at an organisational level. Lead innovation and transformation hubs that directly support staff, customers, and communities for this truly class leading inclusive organisation. Be part of a senior leadership team driving digital change, efficiency, and growth. This is a high-profile opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to be at the forefront of AI, automation, and application strategy in a complex, fast-evolving environment. To be a part of this exciting, inclusive organisation and take on this challenge please send your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are interested to Simon Dunscombe (url removed). Services Advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
AI, Automation and Application Strategy Programme Director 18-Month Fixed Term Contract Full-Time London Are you ready to shape the digital future of a leading organisation? We are seeking a Programme Director for AI, Automation and Application Strategy to join the senior IT leadership team. This is a pivotal role driving the strategic development and operational delivery of AI-driven automation, enterprise applications, and digital transformation at scale. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to deliver real impact-embedding AI into business processes, optimising enterprise systems, and ensuring technology investments deliver measurable value. The Role. As Programme Director, you will: Lead AI strategy - create and deliver a 5-year roadmap, champion AI-first principles, and oversee centres of excellence and innovation hubs. Drive automation and application transformation - optimise enterprise systems, promote low/no-code solutions, and lead adoption across HR, Finance, Library Services, Research and more. Shape data and governance - develop data strategies, oversee Azure-based platforms, and ensure interoperability between applications and AI platforms. Deliver integrations at scale - design event-driven architecture, lead adoption of Dell Boomi, and ensure seamless, secure data flow across enterprise systems. Provide leadership - direct high-performing teams, manage significant budgets, and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure technology enables growth and service excellence. Create and manage successful partnerships to assist in the delivery of the programme. About You. We're looking for a senior leader who can bring together people, process, and technology to deliver transformation. As an open organisation they seek collaborative people who have honesty, integrity and a sense of humour! You will have: Significant leadership experience in enterprise applications, digital transformation, and AI/automation adoption. At a senior programme manager/director level you will have a track record of leading large-scale, complex IT change programmes and delivering measurable outcomes. Expertise in enterprise system architecture, integration, and security frameworks. Strong understanding of data strategy, governance, and interoperability, ideally with Azure platforms. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence senior decision-makers across technical and non-technical domains at all levels You can see the strategic big picture but have an entrepreneurial mindset and approach to ensure delivery Experience applying ITIL, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks to ensure service quality and compliance. Relevant postgraduate qualifications, certifications in project/programme management, enterprise architecture, or AI/automation frameworks will be advantageous. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. 120,000 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Personal and professional development opportunities Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: 18 month Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract. Why Apply? This role offers the chance to: Transform and Organisation and work with a "go ahead" non-hierarchal organisation that has drive a purpose and that contributes to society whilst providing you with a challenge. The CGO, COO CFO and CTO are all behind this programme and will provide full support to you in your work. Shape and deliver cutting-edge AI and automation strategy at an organisational level. Lead innovation and transformation hubs that directly support staff, customers, and communities for this truly class leading inclusive organisation. Be part of a senior leadership team driving digital change, efficiency, and growth. This is a high-profile opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to be at the forefront of AI, automation, and application strategy in a complex, fast-evolving environment. To be a part of this exciting, inclusive organisation and take on this challenge please send your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are interested to Simon Dunscombe (url removed). Services Advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
MERCHANDISER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SECURITY LADIES FASHION UP TO £60,000 DOE For this opportunity, you'll find yourself emerged creative side of merchandising as you'll work closely to your design and buying teams on the new, commercial and profitable ranges that are being bought for the business. This business is one of the best performing retailers in the last 5 years. This brand really care about the product they offer to their consumer. As the Merchandiser you will be actively involved in the set up of new reporting tools and the roll out of WSSI's. You will trade and de-risk your category area by having a commercial approach to knowing your best sellers and how to capitalise on newness whilst ensuring that your Junior and Assistants are accountable for their own trading areas. AS THE MERCHANDISER, YOU WILL BE: Forecasting stock within inventory plans with the support of junior members of your team Balancing pricing, risk profile and category, supplier profiles, colour, and mixes throughout all product ranges each season Build and implement WSSI & OTB management to ensure sales and stock targets are achieved. You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales. Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management. Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement Manage the range in conjunction with the Head of Merchandising, along with the Buying & Design team ensuring that the best product is being brought into the business You will conduct market specific promotions and activity to grow the business, this is a great opportunity to have autonomy within a merchandising function Analysing and collating data to provide support to the team in decision making. Constantly monitor and review online performance in order to potentialise profit Ensure that your team are b new range implementation and ranging amendments. Ensuring correct stock quantities are ordered and replenishment levels loaded. Responsible for monthly Re-forecast whilst feeding back key actions to the Senior and Head of Merchandising. You will protect your department by reviewing your cover each week and will make commercial decisions about getting new product or repeats into the business You will be a motivating line manager who is approachable to all junior colleagues If you're looking for a new opportunity where there is real opportunity for growth then this is the role for you. BBBH34398
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
MERCHANDISER HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS SECURITY LADIES FASHION UP TO £60,000 DOE For this opportunity, you'll find yourself emerged creative side of merchandising as you'll work closely to your design and buying teams on the new, commercial and profitable ranges that are being bought for the business. This business is one of the best performing retailers in the last 5 years. This brand really care about the product they offer to their consumer. As the Merchandiser you will be actively involved in the set up of new reporting tools and the roll out of WSSI's. You will trade and de-risk your category area by having a commercial approach to knowing your best sellers and how to capitalise on newness whilst ensuring that your Junior and Assistants are accountable for their own trading areas. AS THE MERCHANDISER, YOU WILL BE: Forecasting stock within inventory plans with the support of junior members of your team Balancing pricing, risk profile and category, supplier profiles, colour, and mixes throughout all product ranges each season Build and implement WSSI & OTB management to ensure sales and stock targets are achieved. You will be responsible for identifying best sellers and move on's that the team need to focus on to generate new sales. Review product and supplier mix's with your Buyer to ensure that the right product, quality and designs are being brought into the business Building strategy, lessons learnt and weekly trade packs for the wider team, whilst being confident in presenting your suggestions and actions to senior management. Establish a consistent pricing architecture across your ranges whilst being mindful of the competition and any promotional activity you wish to implement Manage the range in conjunction with the Head of Merchandising, along with the Buying & Design team ensuring that the best product is being brought into the business You will conduct market specific promotions and activity to grow the business, this is a great opportunity to have autonomy within a merchandising function Analysing and collating data to provide support to the team in decision making. Constantly monitor and review online performance in order to potentialise profit Ensure that your team are b new range implementation and ranging amendments. Ensuring correct stock quantities are ordered and replenishment levels loaded. Responsible for monthly Re-forecast whilst feeding back key actions to the Senior and Head of Merchandising. You will protect your department by reviewing your cover each week and will make commercial decisions about getting new product or repeats into the business You will be a motivating line manager who is approachable to all junior colleagues If you're looking for a new opportunity where there is real opportunity for growth then this is the role for you. BBBH34398
AI, Automation and Application Strategy Programme Director 18-Month Fixed Term Contract Full-Time London Are you ready to shape the digital future of a leading organisation? We are seeking a Programme Director for AI, Automation and Application Strategy to join the senior IT leadership team. This is a pivotal role driving the strategic development and operational delivery of AI-driven automation, enterprise applications, and digital transformation at scale. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to deliver real impact-embedding AI into business processes, optimising enterprise systems, and ensuring technology investments deliver measurable value. The Role. As Programme Director, you will: Lead AI strategy - create and deliver a 5-year roadmap, champion AI-first principles, and oversee centres of excellence and innovation hubs. Drive automation and application transformation - optimise enterprise systems, promote low/no-code solutions, and lead adoption across HR, Finance, Library Services, Research and more. Shape data and governance - develop data strategies, oversee Azure-based platforms, and ensure interoperability between applications and AI platforms. Deliver integrations at scale - design event-driven architecture, lead adoption of Dell Boomi, and ensure seamless, secure data flow across enterprise systems. Provide leadership - direct high-performing teams, manage significant budgets, and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure technology enables growth and service excellence. Create and manage successful partnerships to assist in the delivery of the programme. About You. We're looking for a senior leader who can bring together people, process, and technology to deliver transformation. As an open organisation they seek collaborative people who have honesty, integrity and a sense of humour! You will have: Significant leadership experience in enterprise applications, digital transformation, and AI/automation adoption. At a senior programme manager/director level you will have a track record of leading large-scale, complex IT change programmes and delivering measurable outcomes. Expertise in enterprise system architecture, integration, and security frameworks. Strong understanding of data strategy, governance, and interoperability, ideally with Azure platforms. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence senior decision-makers across technical and non-technical domains at all levels You can see the strategic big picture but have an entrepreneurial mindset and approach to ensure delivery Experience applying ITIL, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks to ensure service quality and compliance. Relevant postgraduate qualifications, certifications in project/programme management, enterprise architecture, or AI/automation frameworks will be advantageous. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. 120,000 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Personal and professional development opportunities Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: 18 month Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract. Why Apply? This role offers the chance to: Transform and Organisation and work with a "go ahead" non-hierarchal organisation that has drive a purpose and that contributes to society whilst providing you with a challenge. The CGO, COO CFO and CTO are all behind this programme and will provide full support to you in your work. Shape and deliver cutting-edge AI and automation strategy at an organisational level. Lead innovation and transformation hubs that directly support staff, customers, and communities for this truly class leading inclusive organisation. Be part of a senior leadership team driving digital change, efficiency, and growth. This is a high-profile opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to be at the forefront of AI, automation, and application strategy in a complex, fast-evolving environment. To be a part of this exciting, inclusive organisation and take on this challenge please send your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are interested to Simon Dunscombe (url removed). Services Advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
AI, Automation and Application Strategy Programme Director 18-Month Fixed Term Contract Full-Time London Are you ready to shape the digital future of a leading organisation? We are seeking a Programme Director for AI, Automation and Application Strategy to join the senior IT leadership team. This is a pivotal role driving the strategic development and operational delivery of AI-driven automation, enterprise applications, and digital transformation at scale. This is an exceptional opportunity for a visionary leader to deliver real impact-embedding AI into business processes, optimising enterprise systems, and ensuring technology investments deliver measurable value. The Role. As Programme Director, you will: Lead AI strategy - create and deliver a 5-year roadmap, champion AI-first principles, and oversee centres of excellence and innovation hubs. Drive automation and application transformation - optimise enterprise systems, promote low/no-code solutions, and lead adoption across HR, Finance, Library Services, Research and more. Shape data and governance - develop data strategies, oversee Azure-based platforms, and ensure interoperability between applications and AI platforms. Deliver integrations at scale - design event-driven architecture, lead adoption of Dell Boomi, and ensure seamless, secure data flow across enterprise systems. Provide leadership - direct high-performing teams, manage significant budgets, and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure technology enables growth and service excellence. Create and manage successful partnerships to assist in the delivery of the programme. About You. We're looking for a senior leader who can bring together people, process, and technology to deliver transformation. As an open organisation they seek collaborative people who have honesty, integrity and a sense of humour! You will have: Significant leadership experience in enterprise applications, digital transformation, and AI/automation adoption. At a senior programme manager/director level you will have a track record of leading large-scale, complex IT change programmes and delivering measurable outcomes. Expertise in enterprise system architecture, integration, and security frameworks. Strong understanding of data strategy, governance, and interoperability, ideally with Azure platforms. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to influence senior decision-makers across technical and non-technical domains at all levels You can see the strategic big picture but have an entrepreneurial mindset and approach to ensure delivery Experience applying ITIL, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks to ensure service quality and compliance. Relevant postgraduate qualifications, certifications in project/programme management, enterprise architecture, or AI/automation frameworks will be advantageous. What's on Offer? This role comes with an attractive package, including: Salary c. 120,000 pa. Generous pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays). Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Personal and professional development opportunities Inclusive employment policies that support diversity and work-life balance. Duration/Type: 18 month Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract. Why Apply? This role offers the chance to: Transform and Organisation and work with a "go ahead" non-hierarchal organisation that has drive a purpose and that contributes to society whilst providing you with a challenge. The CGO, COO CFO and CTO are all behind this programme and will provide full support to you in your work. Shape and deliver cutting-edge AI and automation strategy at an organisational level. Lead innovation and transformation hubs that directly support staff, customers, and communities for this truly class leading inclusive organisation. Be part of a senior leadership team driving digital change, efficiency, and growth. This is a high-profile opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to be at the forefront of AI, automation, and application strategy in a complex, fast-evolving environment. To be a part of this exciting, inclusive organisation and take on this challenge please send your CV and a supporting statement as to why you are interested to Simon Dunscombe (url removed). Services Advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team The Architecture Compute, and Engineering organization provides a transformative platform ecosystem with a comprehensive set of capabilities that empowers end users and digital product teams to innovate seamlessly and drive growth for Allstate through the Consumer Connected Cloud mission. This ecosystem aims to provide an absolute frictionless experience for our user community. As a Lead Digital Product Manager in the ACE organization, you'll be a player/coach who drives multiple products across a platform, contributing towards defining, delivering, and managing the lifecycle of a suite of products ensuring they meet the needs of the customers and align with the company's strategic goals. You will lead and coach a team of Digital Product Managers to advance in the trade and to advance product strategy. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, technical understanding, and business acumen. The Mainframe Lead DPM is driving several strategic initiatives aimed at modernizing and optimizing Allstate's mainframe systems. This includes enhancing cyber resiliency through safeguarded storage upgrades, immutable backups, and disaster recovery exercises, while also transitioning legacy workloads to more agile and secure platforms. The role is central to exploring next-generation capabilities such as AI, machine learning, and containerization-leveraging technologies like zCX and z/OS 3.1 to enable on-platform intelligence and scalable automation. These efforts support a broader transformation of mainframe hosting into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem that integrates seamlessly with distributed environments and accelerates business value delivery. Key Responsibilities Product Portfolio Leadership: Manage the strategic direction of your product family (multiple products) ensuring continuous alignment to the highest priority outcomes; including vision and strategy for suite of digital products, developing & managing a strategic roadmap Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management and Alignment: Create appropriate forum for roadmap alignment and planning in support of strategic initiatives across product portfolio and product management team Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product teams to optimize team ceremonies and practices to drive maturity including write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Define product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Management: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners ensuring appropriate prioritization and coordination of the work Vendor Management: Engage in strategic vendor management where necessary ensuring interactive partnership with both our external vendors and internal sourcing leaders Budget Management: Forecast ongoing total cost of ownership of your products, manage budgets including vendor contract management, hardware costs, labor costs, etc. ensuring operation effectiveness; develops strategies and adjust courses of action Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Impact and Influence: Drive maturity in our product management practices, influence engineering, platform consultant and architecture leadership within your product domain and across ACE Grow Talent: Grow & mature Digital Product Management practitioner skills with your team by modeling the skills & behaviors we expect within our DPM trade as well as fostering the growth of individuals on your team Essential criteria All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Allstate is unable to provide sponsorship for this position. A minimum of 5 years' experience as a Digital Product Manager A minimum of 2 year's coaching and leading teams. Must have experience in one or more of the following within the last 10 years COBOL, JCL, CICS, IMS, DB2, VSAM, and z/OS fundamentals. Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling Experience of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and digital marketing Demonstrable experience in effectively communicating complex and innovative product concepts to cross-functional development teams. Proven ability to apply data-driven decision-making to influence product direction and prioritization. Strong, proven capability in breaking down complex initiatives into incremental and iterative deliverables aligned with Agile best practices. Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Desirable Experience Understanding of the system behaviors, how batch and online transactions work, performance tuning, and capacity planning. Familiarity with RACF, encryption standards, and audit requirements-especially in regulated industries like Insurance or Finance Supervisory Experience: This job does have supervisory duties. Job posting end date: Friday the 3rd of October 2025 Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 20 August 2025
Lead Software Engineer - Java (Digital Consultancy) - London - Hybrid - up to £110K We're working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, E-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. Lead technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class coding standards, testing, and performance. Mentor and inspire a team of engineers, fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence. Collaborate directly with clients, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in development processes, cloud adoption, and CI/CD pipelines. Act as a trusted technical advisor, balancing architectural vision with delivery realities. Tech Stack Backend: Java, RESTful APIs Cloud & Deployment: AWS, CI/CD pipelines Other: Third-party API integrations About You Extensive experience in Java Back End development and API architecture. Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/CD practices. Passionate about mentoring engineers and shaping engineering culture. What's on Offer Salary up to £110,000 Hybrid working model - London office 35 days holiday in total (including flexible bank holidays) Comprehensive private medical insurance Enhanced parental and adoption leave Pension matched up to 5% Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-impact projects across multiple industries A safe, supportive, and innovative culture where your career growth and influence are actively encouraged Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV or get in touch with us directly to discuss the role in more detail. We'd love to hear from you! InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Lead Software Engineer - Java (Digital Consultancy) - London - Hybrid - up to £110K We're working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, E-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. Lead technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class coding standards, testing, and performance. Mentor and inspire a team of engineers, fostering professional growth and a culture of excellence. Collaborate directly with clients, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in development processes, cloud adoption, and CI/CD pipelines. Act as a trusted technical advisor, balancing architectural vision with delivery realities. Tech Stack Backend: Java, RESTful APIs Cloud & Deployment: AWS, CI/CD pipelines Other: Third-party API integrations About You Extensive experience in Java Back End development and API architecture. Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. Advocate for software engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and agile delivery. Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/CD practices. Passionate about mentoring engineers and shaping engineering culture. What's on Offer Salary up to £110,000 Hybrid working model - London office 35 days holiday in total (including flexible bank holidays) Comprehensive private medical insurance Enhanced parental and adoption leave Pension matched up to 5% Opportunity to work on high-profile, high-impact projects across multiple industries A safe, supportive, and innovative culture where your career growth and influence are actively encouraged Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV or get in touch with us directly to discuss the role in more detail. We'd love to hear from you! InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Lead Software Engineer - Java (Digital Consultancy) - Leeds - Hybrid - up to £110K We're working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, E-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. Lead technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class coding standards, testing, and performance. Collaborate directly with clients, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in development processes, cloud adoption, and CI/CD pipelines. Act as a trusted technical advisor, balancing architectural vision with delivery realities. Tech Stack Backend: Java, RESTful APIs Cloud & Deployment: AWS, CI/CD pipelines Other: Third-party API integrations About You Extensive experience in Java Back End development and API architecture. Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/CD practices. What's on Offer Salary up to £110,000 Hybrid working model - Leeds office 35 days holiday in total (including flexible bank holidays) Comprehensive private medical insurance Enhanced parental and adoption leave Pension matched up to 5% Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV or get in touch with us directly to discuss the role in more detail. We'd love to hear from you! InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
Lead Software Engineer - Java (Digital Consultancy) - Leeds - Hybrid - up to £110K We're working with a leading UK digital consultancy, rapidly growing across the UK with a headcount of 500+. They combine technical excellence with a culture that genuinely puts people first, delivering innovative solutions across finance, E-commerce, gaming, and more. This is a high-impact leadership role for a Lead Java engineer ready to shape technology strategy, manage engineering teams, and deliver complex, mission-critical systems for household-name clients. The Role As a Lead Software Engineer, you will: Take ownership of the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable, high-performance Java-based systems. Lead technical direction across multiple projects, ensuring best-in-class coding standards, testing, and performance. Collaborate directly with clients, product managers, and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. Drive innovation and continuous improvement in development processes, cloud adoption, and CI/CD pipelines. Act as a trusted technical advisor, balancing architectural vision with delivery realities. Tech Stack Backend: Java, RESTful APIs Cloud & Deployment: AWS, CI/CD pipelines Other: Third-party API integrations About You Extensive experience in Java Back End development and API architecture. Proven track record in leading engineering teams or high-performing technical squads. Strategic thinker who can balance hands-on coding with technical leadership. Comfortable managing client-facing technical discussions and influencing stakeholders. Experience with cloud technologies, scalable architectures, and modern CI/CD practices. What's on Offer Salary up to £110,000 Hybrid working model - Leeds office 35 days holiday in total (including flexible bank holidays) Comprehensive private medical insurance Enhanced parental and adoption leave Pension matched up to 5% Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV or get in touch with us directly to discuss the role in more detail. We'd love to hear from you! InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
City & Capital are currently representing a highly respected & fast-growing property finance lender who are achieving exciting growth. They have engaged our services to appoint a confident & experienced Salesforce Development Lead who will take oversight of the companies CRM and associated tools. The Company Our client is known for supporting property developers & investors with access to funds for important property projects. Solutions include commercial mortgages, bridging finance & BTL. Our client are a leading player in their sector & ahead of the pack in terms of innovation and engagement with tech and systems that drive business performance and lending efficiency. The Department & Team The Salesforce Development lead is a senior member of the IT department and will work closely with the Head of IT and CTO on critical projects, driven by Salesforce. As our client is set to scale considerably over the coming period, please note that a key expectation for this role will be to build & grow a team of Salesforce & MuleSoft specialists to meet commercial and operational objectives. This is likely to consider administrators, consultants and developers. Our client currently operates a small but effective IT team, though this is set to scale as the company embarks on its technology focus and growth. The department works closely with senior leaders & users in operational departments, so the capacity to communicate across the business is a critical requirement for Salesforce Development Lead. Role Overview As Salesforce Development Lead you will take full ownership of the internal platform & related integration tools and will therefore be required to be an excellent Player/Manager in approach - confident when setting objectives and strategies and happy to roll up sleeves to tackle tasks head on. You will work with the broader IT team on joined up projects & business transformation from a technology perspective. Responsibilities Technical and strategic owner of internal Salesforce initiatives Lead the design, development, configuration & deployment of Salesforce solutions Ensure the platform is secure and protected from threats at all times Translate business needs in to technical projects that deliver improvements Own the integration strategy to deliver scalable API based connections Manage the external support and technical panel Act as the Lead Project Manager for all Salesforce & platform related projects Take responsibility for platform governance and best practice Deliver robust business reports & dashboards using Salesforce native tools Manage all external IT vendors of the company Candidate Requirements Proven experience in a Salesforce Developer or Architect, ideally with leadership Salesforce certifications (Eg, Platform Developer II, Application Architect etc ) MuleSoft certifications (Developer or Integration Architect) Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools in the Salesforce ecosystem Deep knowledge of Salesforce platform architecture, development, configurations Strong understanding of MuleSoft and API lead integration strategies Exceptional project management and leadership skills On Offer Our client is ideally looking to pay up to c£100k as a basic salary for the ideal individual, relevant to experience and qualifications. Higher offers may be considered for exceptional experience. Salary will be complemented by access to our client's favourable bonus structure too, which will significantly increase year on year earnings. Most notably, this is a genuine opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing companies at an extremely exciting time for their business. The focus for 2025 and beyond is very much on business transformation, driven by technology. So as Salesforce Development Lead, this will put you front and centre within the business and it's key projects. Our client operates a strong and proven promote from within policy too, meaning opportunities to propel salary & career standing forward within may be prevalent, where excellent performance is delivered. Happy to expand on this should we speak. Due to the highly collaborative nature of this role & the IT team, you will be based our clients Mayfair HQ Monday - Friday. Next Steps There is a reasonable amount of urgency to fill this position in line with objectives. Due to the nature of the role & opportunity, you do not expect it to be on the market for long! If this role does sound like one that you are both qualified for and interested in, then we look forward to your application as soon as possible. Once we have reviewed your application we will be in touch with an update. We look forward to hearing from you.
Oct 01, 2025
Full time
City & Capital are currently representing a highly respected & fast-growing property finance lender who are achieving exciting growth. They have engaged our services to appoint a confident & experienced Salesforce Development Lead who will take oversight of the companies CRM and associated tools. The Company Our client is known for supporting property developers & investors with access to funds for important property projects. Solutions include commercial mortgages, bridging finance & BTL. Our client are a leading player in their sector & ahead of the pack in terms of innovation and engagement with tech and systems that drive business performance and lending efficiency. The Department & Team The Salesforce Development lead is a senior member of the IT department and will work closely with the Head of IT and CTO on critical projects, driven by Salesforce. As our client is set to scale considerably over the coming period, please note that a key expectation for this role will be to build & grow a team of Salesforce & MuleSoft specialists to meet commercial and operational objectives. This is likely to consider administrators, consultants and developers. Our client currently operates a small but effective IT team, though this is set to scale as the company embarks on its technology focus and growth. The department works closely with senior leaders & users in operational departments, so the capacity to communicate across the business is a critical requirement for Salesforce Development Lead. Role Overview As Salesforce Development Lead you will take full ownership of the internal platform & related integration tools and will therefore be required to be an excellent Player/Manager in approach - confident when setting objectives and strategies and happy to roll up sleeves to tackle tasks head on. You will work with the broader IT team on joined up projects & business transformation from a technology perspective. Responsibilities Technical and strategic owner of internal Salesforce initiatives Lead the design, development, configuration & deployment of Salesforce solutions Ensure the platform is secure and protected from threats at all times Translate business needs in to technical projects that deliver improvements Own the integration strategy to deliver scalable API based connections Manage the external support and technical panel Act as the Lead Project Manager for all Salesforce & platform related projects Take responsibility for platform governance and best practice Deliver robust business reports & dashboards using Salesforce native tools Manage all external IT vendors of the company Candidate Requirements Proven experience in a Salesforce Developer or Architect, ideally with leadership Salesforce certifications (Eg, Platform Developer II, Application Architect etc ) MuleSoft certifications (Developer or Integration Architect) Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools in the Salesforce ecosystem Deep knowledge of Salesforce platform architecture, development, configurations Strong understanding of MuleSoft and API lead integration strategies Exceptional project management and leadership skills On Offer Our client is ideally looking to pay up to c£100k as a basic salary for the ideal individual, relevant to experience and qualifications. Higher offers may be considered for exceptional experience. Salary will be complemented by access to our client's favourable bonus structure too, which will significantly increase year on year earnings. Most notably, this is a genuine opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest growing companies at an extremely exciting time for their business. The focus for 2025 and beyond is very much on business transformation, driven by technology. So as Salesforce Development Lead, this will put you front and centre within the business and it's key projects. Our client operates a strong and proven promote from within policy too, meaning opportunities to propel salary & career standing forward within may be prevalent, where excellent performance is delivered. Happy to expand on this should we speak. Due to the highly collaborative nature of this role & the IT team, you will be based our clients Mayfair HQ Monday - Friday. Next Steps There is a reasonable amount of urgency to fill this position in line with objectives. Due to the nature of the role & opportunity, you do not expect it to be on the market for long! If this role does sound like one that you are both qualified for and interested in, then we look forward to your application as soon as possible. Once we have reviewed your application we will be in touch with an update. We look forward to hearing from you.
Junior Buyer Homewear Premium Upholstery Fully Remote - UK Based Circa £40,000 The Perks Work from wherever suits you best. Report into a Head of Buying with an impressive track record - plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. This is a successful, steady brand that's scaling fast. The right person will thrive here, with plenty of career progression on the table. This brand is building ranges that inspire, connect, and deliver.As their new Junior Buyer, you'll play a central role in shaping commercial product assortments that balance style, price, and profitability. This isn't a role where you're bogged down in technical product development as they've got brilliant product developers who handle the materials, sourcing, and creation across hardlines, homeware, and upholstery.What they need is a commercially sharp buyer who knows how to build a range that truly works with products that talk to each other, spanning from accessible entry points to premium exits, and that make sense for both their customer and the brands bottom line. Why this role?If you've got a background in buying or category management, you'll feel right at home here. You'll use your trading mindset to read the numbers daily, pivot when needed, and keep ranges profitable and relevant.You'll also be the rallying point between design, product development, and merchandising with making sure everyone's pulling in the same direction to deliver the right product at the right time. What You'll Be Doing As Their Junior Buyer: Create and manage a balanced, commercial assortment with strong price architecture, from entry to premium. Stay on top of daily and weekly sales performance, making quick, informed decisions to maximise profit. Build strong supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and represent Swyft with confidence. Bring design, merch, and product development together to deliver cohesive, profitable ranges. Keep the supply chain flowing with tracking stock, and ensuring products land on time. What They're Looking For You know how to build and trade a range that delivers not just in theory, but in practice. Data doesn't intimidate you and you use it daily to inform decisions and drive results. Skilled at managing suppliers and rallying internal teams around the commercial vision. This is a fully remote role, so you'll need initiative, confidence, and the drive to just get on with it. Balancing external partnerships with cross-functional collaboration. Buying or category management background at Assistant/Junior level (or higher) is ideal. BBBH34468
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Junior Buyer Homewear Premium Upholstery Fully Remote - UK Based Circa £40,000 The Perks Work from wherever suits you best. Report into a Head of Buying with an impressive track record - plenty of opportunities to learn and grow. This is a successful, steady brand that's scaling fast. The right person will thrive here, with plenty of career progression on the table. This brand is building ranges that inspire, connect, and deliver.As their new Junior Buyer, you'll play a central role in shaping commercial product assortments that balance style, price, and profitability. This isn't a role where you're bogged down in technical product development as they've got brilliant product developers who handle the materials, sourcing, and creation across hardlines, homeware, and upholstery.What they need is a commercially sharp buyer who knows how to build a range that truly works with products that talk to each other, spanning from accessible entry points to premium exits, and that make sense for both their customer and the brands bottom line. Why this role?If you've got a background in buying or category management, you'll feel right at home here. You'll use your trading mindset to read the numbers daily, pivot when needed, and keep ranges profitable and relevant.You'll also be the rallying point between design, product development, and merchandising with making sure everyone's pulling in the same direction to deliver the right product at the right time. What You'll Be Doing As Their Junior Buyer: Create and manage a balanced, commercial assortment with strong price architecture, from entry to premium. Stay on top of daily and weekly sales performance, making quick, informed decisions to maximise profit. Build strong supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and represent Swyft with confidence. Bring design, merch, and product development together to deliver cohesive, profitable ranges. Keep the supply chain flowing with tracking stock, and ensuring products land on time. What They're Looking For You know how to build and trade a range that delivers not just in theory, but in practice. Data doesn't intimidate you and you use it daily to inform decisions and drive results. Skilled at managing suppliers and rallying internal teams around the commercial vision. This is a fully remote role, so you'll need initiative, confidence, and the drive to just get on with it. Balancing external partnerships with cross-functional collaboration. Buying or category management background at Assistant/Junior level (or higher) is ideal. BBBH34468
