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General Manager (CEO Designate) Location: Ealing (Onsite) with UK travel as required Salary: £85,000 - £115,000 (negotiable) Car allowance, Healthcare, Performance Bonus, and Significant Annual Executive Bonus The Opportunity This is not a caretaker role. It is a launchpad. An established, high-velocity B2B eCommerce and wholesale business is preparing for its next chapter. With the current CEO planning retirement, we are seeking a board-ready leader to join as General Manager with a clear and accelerated path to UK CEO. We need someone who has already operated at GM level in a UK eCommerce business, with direct P&L responsibility for a turnover of £150M in a large-scale, multi-site environment. You will not shadow. You will take full ownership of UK operations from day one-learning the mechanics of the business, earning the trust of the team, and proving you have the strategic grip and commercial instinct to take the helm. The Role As General Manager (CEO Designate), you will be based at our Ealing head office and oversee a multi-site UK operation. Your mandate is twofold: deliver exceptional commercial and operational performance now, while systematically preparing to assume the CEO role within two years. You will balance rigour with vision, optimising costs, driving growth, building culture, and positioning the business for its next stage of scaling. Strategic Leadership & Succession Pathway - Work alongside the outgoing CEO to absorb full strategic, operational, and governance responsibilities over a defined 12-24-month transition. Act as the senior decision-maker for legal defence, crisis management, and UK regulatory compliance. Review and execute key service contracts, protecting the business commercially and legally. Lead the annual budget process in collaboration with HQ and the CEO, translating group-level financial goals into measurable monthly business objectives. Own full P&L performance, including quarterly bonus assessments and ongoing refinement of incentive structures to retain and motivate top talent. Drive sustainable growth by balancing revenue generation with cost discipline. Lead high-stakes negotiations across the supply chain cost base: platform fees, courier charges, labour outsourcing, customs clearance, and trucking. Oversee warehouse standards and logistics performance across all UK sites. Manage third-party marketplace performance, ensuring maximum channel efficiency and brand reach. Own quarterly workforce planning, ensuring resource aligns with demand. Lead senior hiring and support ongoing leadership development. Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture-visible, hands-on, and motivating across warehouse floor to boardroom. Provide strategic oversight for office and warehouse infrastructure, plus critical IT developments to support scaling. Lead ad-hoc projects from HQ or Group GM, ensuring alignment with broader group strategy. Experience Experience: 10 years' professional experience, with 5 years at senior management / GM level in a UK-based eCommerce business. Scale: Proven track record managing a turnover of £100M in a large-scale, multi-site environment. Sector: Consumer products retailing, ideally B2B eCommerce or wholesale. Commercial toolkit: Working knowledge of marketing, accounting, and HR principles. Education: Bachelor's degree required; Master's/MBA strongly preferred. Successor mindset: You aren't looking for a job. You're looking for a legacy. You intend to be CEO within two years. Hands-on and strategic: Comfortable digging into detail when needed, but always with an eye on the horizon. Resilient: Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Exceptional communicator: Able to influence from warehouse team to board level. As a specialist boutique executive search firm, Executive Recruit partners with organisations to secure the calibre of leadership that drives meaningful change. Our bespoke methodology ensures clients access exceptional executives who combine strategic vision with proven execution, ultimately strengthening leadership depth and board performance.

Website Manager - SEO, UX, CRO & Digital Performance East Midlands Office-Based Commutable from Northampton, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Leicester, Kettering, Wellingborough, Bedford, Market Harborough, Daventry, Towcester, Corby and surrounding areas Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits Drive Digital Growth for a Fast-Growing B2B Organisation An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Website Manager, SEO Manager, Digital Marketing Manager or Digital Performance professional to take ownership of a business-critical digital platform and drive measurable growth through improved search visibility, user experience, conversion rate optimisation (CRO), website performance and lead generation. This is a highly visible role within an ambitious, growing organisation where the website sits at the heart of customer acquisition and commercial success. Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will lead the ongoing optimisation, development, and performance of multiple WordPress websites and a customer-facing app, helping to maximise traffic, improve conversion rates, and enhance the overall digital experience. This role combines website management, SEO, UX/UI optimisation, analytics, content strategy, conversion rate optimisation, and digital performance management, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys delivering measurable business impact through digital channels. The Role You will be responsible for the ongoing management and optimisation of the organisation's digital estate, ensuring websites deliver an exceptional user experience whilst generating high-quality inbound enquiries. Working closely with marketing colleagues, senior stakeholders, and external development partners, you will identify opportunities for improvement, implement enhancements, and develop a roadmap that supports long-term digital growth. Key Responsibilities Website Performance & User Experience Manage and optimise multiple WordPress websites and associated digital platforms. Continuously improve website functionality, usability, and customer journeys. Identify opportunities to enhance user experience and increase conversion rates. Work with external developers to implement improvements, upgrades, and new functionality. Develop and maintain a roadmap of website enhancements and digital projects. SEO, Search Visibility & Digital Growth Lead technical SEO, on-page optimisation, content SEO, and site architecture improvements. Improve organic rankings, search visibility, and website authority. Monitor emerging search trends and implement best practice optimisation techniques. Conduct competitor analysis and identify opportunities to increase qualified traffic. Support wider digital marketing initiatives through effective search optimisation. Content & Conversion Optimisation Take ownership of website content quality and effectiveness. Create, review, and optimise landing pages, case studies, blog content, and customer resources. Support marketing campaigns through engaging, high-converting digital content. Ensure content aligns with customer needs, commercial objectives, and brand standards. Analytics & Continuous Improvement Monitor website performance across key commercial and engagement metrics. Build measurement frameworks to assess the effectiveness of website changes. Analyse user behaviour and identify opportunities for ongoing optimisation. Deliver actionable reporting and recommendations to stakeholders. Champion a test-and-learn approach to continuous improvement. App Management & Development Take ownership of the organisation's customer-facing app. Manage relationships with external development partners. Support ongoing improvements to functionality, user experience, and customer engagement. Contribute to future development plans and enhancement projects. About You You will be an experienced digital professional with a strong understanding of website management, SEO, user experience, conversion rate optimisation, and digital performance. Essential Requirements Proven experience in a Website Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, SEO Manager, CRO, Digital Performance, Website Optimisation, or similar digital marketing role. Strong WordPress experience. Excellent understanding of technical SEO, on-page SEO, content SEO, and website optimisation best practice. Experience using Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, and related digital marketing tools. Strong knowledge of UX, customer journey optimisation, website performance, and conversion rate optimisation. Experience analysing website data and translating insight into action. Strong copywriting and content optimisation skills. Experience working with external developers, agencies, or digital suppliers. A commercial mindset with a focus on measurable outcomes, lead generation, and return on investment. Personal Attributes You will be: Analytical, curious, and commercially minded. Comfortable operating within a fast-paced business environment. Proactive and solutions-focused. Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Comfortable challenging existing approaches and driving improvement. Passionate about delivering exceptional digital experiences and measurable results. What's on Offer? Competitive salary and performance-related bonus. Opportunity to take ownership of a business-critical digital platform. Significant influence over website performance and digital growth strategy. Broad and varied role combining SEO, UX, CRO, content, analytics, and digital optimisation. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Genuine opportunity to make a visible impact within a growing organisation. This opportunity would suit candidates currently working as a Website Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, SEO Manager, Digital Performance Manager, Digital Experience Manager, CRO Manager, Conversion Rate Optimisation Specialist, Website Optimisation Manager, Ecommerce Manager or similar digital marketing professional with strong WordPress, SEO, UX and analytics experience. If you are looking for a role where you can directly influence business growth, improve digital performance, and lead continuous website optimisation initiatives, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Finance Manager - Financial Reporting Consumer Nottinghamshire 55,000 - 65,000 plus excellent benefits The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant with a strong background in financial reporting, technical accounting, and controls to join a large, complex consumer-facing organisation. The business is an incredible employer and a company where you can grow a fantastic career. This is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior stakeholders across multiple business areas. You'll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring compliance, strengthening controls, and supporting strategic decision-making within a dynamic and evolving environment. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Finance Manager - Financial Reporting will play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation's financial integrity while supporting the delivery of accurate reporting, robust governance, and continuous improvement across the finance function. This role offers broad exposure across a diverse and complex business, providing the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute to key finance initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide technical accounting expertise across complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with IFRS and relevant statutory requirements. Support business decision-making through technical accounting guidance and financial insight. Prepare and review technical accounting papers and supporting documentation for internal and external stakeholders. Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure the timely resolution of control and compliance matters. Support month-end reporting activities, helping to improve reporting quality, controls, and processes across multiple entities. Assist in the preparation and review of statutory accounts and financial statements. Support finance transformation projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Coach and develop junior members of the finance team, sharing technical expertise and best practice. About You We're keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate: ACA, ACCA or equivalent professional qualification. Strong technical accounting knowledge and a solid understanding of IFRS. Experience within financial reporting, technical accounting, audit, controls, or governance-focused finance roles. Strong understanding of financial risk management and internal controls. Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to both finance and non-finance stakeholders. Proven stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels. A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement and process enhancement. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Desirable Experience External audit experience. Exposure to both IFRS and US GAAP reporting environments. Experience supporting statutory accounts preparation and audit processes. Experience documenting, reviewing, and improving financial controls. Experience operating within a large, complex organisation. What's on Offer Competitive salary Annual bonus Excellent pension scheme Hybrid working Generous employee benefits package Ongoing professional development opportunities Wellbeing and support programmes Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation where you'll gain exposure to senior stakeholders, work on complex technical accounting matters, and play a key role in strengthening financial reporting and governance processes. The role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to develop your career within a high-performing finance function. Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy. Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production Finance HR & Talent H&S & Compliance Marketing, Digital & Technology Property & Centre Management Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations Senior Appointments & Exec Sales Supply Chain & Logistics BH36411

Senior PHP Developer OOP, PHP, LAMP, AI, HTML, CSS, JavaScript Hybrid options in Chichester, West Sussex Salary DOE A highly respected digital agency is seeking a Senior PHP Developer to join its growing technical team in Chichester. The business specialises in delivering bespoke websites, ecommerce platforms and business systems for clients across a range of sectors. Founded by developers and still highly technical in its approach, the company is known for building long-term client relationships, maintaining high engineering standards and investing heavily in its people. This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys solving complex problems, taking ownership of projects and working directly with clients to deliver meaningful business outcomes. The Role The successful candidate will be involved in designing, developing and maintaining bespoke web applications and business systems, working closely with colleagues and clients to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions. Unlike many development environments, there is no traditional project management layer. As a result, strong communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage priorities effectively are essential. Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with modern, object-oriented PHP 8. Experience working with a PHP framework or large-scale PHP applications. A passion for writing clean, maintainable and reusable code. Experience with code quality tools, including PHPUnit, static analysis or automated testing processes. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to investigate and resolve complex technical issues. Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with clients and colleagues. A proven track record of delivering projects successfully, estimating accurately and identifying risks early. Desirable Skills Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience in at least two of the following areas: AI-assisted and agentic software development. Front-end development using HTML, CSS/SASS and JavaScript. Ecommerce platforms and payment gateway integrations. PCI compliance. Web performance analysis and optimisation. Advanced SQL skills and database design, particularly with MariaDB. AWS infrastructure and cloud services. DevOps and systems administration. CloudFlare, Debian, Puppet and Terraform. Analytics implementation, including Google Tag Manager and server-side tracking. Consent management and privacy-focused measurement solutions. What's on Offer? Challenging, Meaningful Work Every project is bespoke, providing the opportunity to work on technically interesting solutions that have a direct impact on clients businesses. Employee Ownership As an employee-owned organisation, every member of the team has a genuine stake in the success of the business and the opportunity to influence its future direction. Career Progression The organisation actively rewards performance and offers clear opportunities for progression, increased responsibility and professional development. If you would like to apply for this position then please contact Tom Rayner on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for consideration. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Development Team Lead (PHP8, API's, MySQL)UK Remote Working£65000 - £75000 + Equity Please note my client cannot offer VISA sponsorship for this position. Your new company I am working to recruit an experienced PHP Development Team Lead for a hyper-growth business in the UK as they look to expand globally. It's a really unique opportunity working for an online, technology first organisation that are looking to challenge the leading names in Ecommerce.The role is offered fully remote but you must be within the UK and must not require any form of Visa Sponsorship to apply. Your new role The Development team has mirrored the general pattern in the company; grow quickly, iterate, have fun, make an impact. As they've scaled over the last year Development squads have been formed so you'll join a team of 4-5 to ensure everyone is focussed and to provide a progression path for all.This company operates like a start-up but with a product that's been in Development for 10+ years. You will understand there is some legacy/maintenance as part of the role building on a custom monolith - but plenty of new work in Laravel to sink your teeth into.Under the guidance of a new Head of Development the team have invested heavily in software best practice and development processes so it's an exciting environment to be joining as they move into new territories globally and launch a mobile app.To fit in here you'll collaborate openly with other Devs, enjoy problem solving and will buy into the vision of the company to disrupt and become number 1 in their field. What you'll need to succeed A hands-on technical leader responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality PHP8 code, managing backend services and APIs, and optimising system performance. 10 years of programming experience as a minimum, experience with Laravel is a bonus.Oversees a team of developers, providing mentorship, setting priorities, and ensuring timely project delivery through Agile practices. Collaborates closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to align development with business goals, while championing coding standards, CI/CD practices, and continuous improvement. Acts as a key liaison across departments, fostering a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture.Experience building RESTful API's and working with MySQL is essential, and desirable skills include GCP Cloud, RabbitMQ, NoSQL and TDD/Microservices exposure.If you've worked on large scale Ecommerce applications with multiple service calls and databases that would be standout, as would experience working in Agile squads. What you'll get in return The company offers good flexibility both in terms of working hours and remote working (within the UK). There's no micromanagement here and joining at this stage in their journey you'll have a chance to share in the profits (Sharesave scheme) plus there's annual pay reviews. You'll get 26 days holiday + bank holidays and funding for technical courses/training. The company have bi-annual socials to meet and celebrate success. What you need to do now To find out more and to be considered for this position please apply directly, or contact Max Wilcock, Senior Business Director on .At Hays Technology, we are shaping the future of recruitment. The rapid adoption of cloud, which is making customer interfaces more engaging and creating a seamless engagement with businesses, means that from the foundation of your organisation up, software developers are critical to success. As the competition for talent grows, we're ready and waiting to help developers really make an impact on organisations, so talk to us today. We are Hays Technology. 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 hays.co.uk

Senior Officer Digital Optimisation Salary: £38,999 - £43,105 Contract: Permanent contract Reports to: Head of Digital Fundraising, UK for UNHCR Office location: Shoreditch, London EC2A 4EG (Hybrid Working Model) Key relationships: Digital fundraising and Communications Teams, UNHCR Google and CRO teams JOB PURPOSE We are looking for a creative, ambitious, and data-driven individual to join us as Senior Officer Digital Optimisation, specialising in UX/UI to lead on the development and delivery of UK for UNHCR s testing and optimisation strategy to improve conversion rates and user experience online, including our website, donation pages, and various subdomains. The role reports to the Head of Digital Fundraising and manages all donation pages, digital testing and tracking, as well as a range of Google and optimisation products. The primary purpose is to optimise digital performance through A/B testing across our websites and supporting teams to adopt and implement a test-and-learn framework in their digital channels to raise more funds for refugees. An existing A/B testing roadmap has been developed and is ready for your input and ideas. However, testing and optimisation is not limited to fundraising and will aim to improve digital conversion and performance across teams, channels and platforms playing a key part in UNHCR s annual fundraising programme to enable UNHCR to deliver its vision of a world where every person forced to flee can build a better life. You will work very closely with the digital fundraising team and wider Individual Giving team, as well as Communications and Philanthropy/ Corporate Partnership colleagues, our digital agency and international fundraising teams. Passionate about UX/UI and fundraising, you will be a skilled communicator, tech-savvy and an experienced project manager. You will have strong problem-solving skills, a test-and-learn approach and a track record of meeting deadlines and meeting/ exceeding set KPIs. WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR s humanitarian operations across the world. Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR work in partnership with displaced communities to deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and life-saving supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution. We also support education and livelihood opportunities that enable people to rebuild their lives and lead their own solutions over the long term. Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause. Role Responsibilities Develop and lead strategy for conversion rate optimisation, including the management of a testing roadmap to regularly execute A/B and multivariate tests and the use of new and existing technology, e.g. heatmapping to reduce friction rates and continuously improve and optimise conversions. Lead UX/UI across organisation, overseeing and implementing tests and analysis across teams to improve web experience and achieve required KPIs and objectives. Manage Google suite of tools and relevant relationships, ensuring everything is up to date and operating as necessary. Manage all donation pages and fundraising landing pages, building new pages, maintaining existing pages and closing pages; identify areas for improvement and work with relevant stakeholders to test and optimise. Utilise and manage suite of third-party platforms, e.g. Optimizely, Mouseflow, iRaiser, Sleeknote, Typeform to improve user experience and increase donations and conversions. Remain flexible and quickly respond to emergency situations, identifying fundraising opportunities and develop relevant comms and journeys as needed, collaborating with colleagues from across the organisation. Use data and insights to produce regular reports on performance against KPIs; use analytics to identify trends and optimise activities based on user behaviour. Manage and maintain vanity and tracking links across the organisation, utilising Google Tag Manager and UTMs to monitor performance and results. Stay up to date with digital best practices and technology, including sector trends, follow industry policies, including GDPR, PECR regulations, attending training and optimising plans accordingly. Stay up to date with issues affecting displaced communities, campaigns from international, content and reports from the field. Share creative and insights with UK colleagues, global teams, and HQ. Participate in training seminars, workshops, and skill shares where applicable. The above list is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to perform duties that are not detailed above. Personal Attributes and Experience Essential Experience Experience of implementing and optimising digital marketing campaigns across channels, including paid and organic social, search and display; preferably within the charity sector. Experience of developing and delivering strategies for conversion rate optimisation and user experience/user interface. Experience of using digital channels for lead acquisition and conversion to grow income. Experience of measuring, evaluating and reporting on digital activity and performance across multiple channels and digital campaigns, paid and organic. Experience of working with external agencies and suppliers. Essential Skills/Knowledge Experience of using Google Analytics or other web behavioural analytics tools. Experience with experimentation tools like Optimisely or similar. Strong project management and stakeholder management experience. Excellent written communication skills: able to produce compelling, persuasive, and concise copy for a range of specific target audiences. Attention to detail and proofreading skills and an ability to give clear and constructive feedback on creative and copy. Proven proficiency with design principles and tools (Canva/Adobe suite). Able to demonstrate flexibility and do what it takes to get the job done. Understanding of HTML and other coding languages. Able to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meeting programme deadlines. Strong presentation, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Excellent stakeholder and relationship management. An understanding of GDPR, PECR and other regulatory compliance for fundraising and electronic communication. Desirable Skills/Experience An understanding of digital fundraising practices and principles Experience with Google Tag Manager or other tag management platform is a plus, but not a requirement Experience of working across a broad channel mix (social, web, email, SEO, SEM and other Direct Marketing channels would be advantageous). Knowledge or experience working with Salesforce (or similar CRM platform). Knowledge or experience working with Wordpress and iRaiser (or similar CMS / ecommerce platforms). Experience of, or a passionate interest in the charity sector, and the drive to further their fundraising knowledge. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person. UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion. We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including flexible hours. Please don t be afraid to speak to us about this during initial conversations, so we can explore what s possible. WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR? You will be part of a high-performing agile team of talented people; all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised. What else? Wellbeing 28 days annual leave per annum plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time working). WeCare Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support, get fit programmes, virtual wellbeing support and much more. Hybrid home-working model with dedicated Team Days in the office. Toothfairy dental app. Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases. Office wellness perks. Staff socials. Financial Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%. . click apply for full job details