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Our long-standing client, a highly respected technology services and solutions company delivering innovative support to some of the UK's biggest brands. As their business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of their success. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys opening doors, developing strategic partnerships and delivering tailored technology solutions that genuinely add value to customers. The role will be The Role: Working as part of a successful commercial team, you'll take ownership of the full sales lifecycle, from identifying new opportunities through to negotiating and closing high-value contracts. You'll be responsible for developing new business across the retail and hospitality sectors, building long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and positioning a broad portfolio of managed services, infrastructure solutions and digital transformation services. This is a consultative sales role where you'll become a trusted adviser to your customers, understanding their challenges and delivering solutions that support their long-term business goals. Key Responsibilities: Identify and win new business opportunities across the UK and Ireland. Build, develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities. Manage the complete sales process from prospecting through to contract negotiation and closure. Develop relationships with senior stakeholders including CIOs, IT Directors, Operations Leaders and Procurement teams. Deliver consultative, value-led technology solutions tailored to customer needs. Work closely with internal technical, delivery and marketing teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Grow recurring revenue through managed service agreements and long-term partnerships. Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and sales reporting. About You: We're looking for someone who is commercially focused, self-motivated and thrives on developing new business opportunities. You'll enjoy building relationships, solving customer challenges and achieving ambitious sales targets. You'll ideally have: A strong track record in business development within IT services, managed services or technology solutions. Experience selling into retail, hospitality or other multi-site organisations. A proven history of winning new business and exceeding sales targets. Experience managing complex B2B sales cycles and enterprise-level opportunities. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. The confidence to engage with senior decision-makers and C-level stakeholders. Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot. What's on Offer? Competitive salary: 60-80k (depending on experience). Healthcare provided through BUPA 23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays. Car allowance and business travel expenses. Company pension. Group Income Protection. Life assurance. Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation. Interested? If you're an experienced Business Development Manager looking to join an ambitious organisation where your success will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you - please apply today!

Our long-standing client, a highly respected technology services and solutions company delivering innovative support to some of the UK's biggest brands. As their business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of their success. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys opening doors, developing strategic partnerships and delivering tailored technology solutions that genuinely add value to customers. The role will be The Role: Working as part of a successful commercial team, you'll take ownership of the full sales lifecycle, from identifying new opportunities through to negotiating and closing high-value contracts. You'll be responsible for developing new business across the retail and hospitality sectors, building long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and positioning a broad portfolio of managed services, infrastructure solutions and digital transformation services. This is a consultative sales role where you'll become a trusted adviser to your customers, understanding their challenges and delivering solutions that support their long-term business goals. Key Responsibilities: Identify and win new business opportunities across the UK and Ireland. Build, develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities. Manage the complete sales process from prospecting through to contract negotiation and closure. Develop relationships with senior stakeholders including CIOs, IT Directors, Operations Leaders and Procurement teams. Deliver consultative, value-led technology solutions tailored to customer needs. Work closely with internal technical, delivery and marketing teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Grow recurring revenue through managed service agreements and long-term partnerships. Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and sales reporting. About You: We're looking for someone who is commercially focused, self-motivated and thrives on developing new business opportunities. You'll enjoy building relationships, solving customer challenges and achieving ambitious sales targets. You'll ideally have: A strong track record in business development within IT services, managed services or technology solutions. Experience selling into retail, hospitality or other multi-site organisations. A proven history of winning new business and exceeding sales targets. Experience managing complex B2B sales cycles and enterprise-level opportunities. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. The confidence to engage with senior decision-makers and C-level stakeholders. Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot. What's on Offer? Competitive salary: 60-80k (depending on experience). Healthcare provided through BUPA 23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays. Car allowance and business travel expenses. Company pension. Group Income Protection. Life assurance. Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation. Interested? If you're an experienced Business Development Manager looking to join an ambitious organisation where your success will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you - please apply today!

Our long-standing client, a highly respected technology services and solutions company delivering innovative support to some of the UK's biggest brands. As their business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Senior Business Development Manager to help drive the next phase of their success. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who enjoys opening doors, developing strategic partnerships and delivering tailored technology solutions that genuinely add value to customers. The role will be The Role: Working as part of a successful commercial team, you'll take ownership of the full sales lifecycle, from identifying new opportunities through to negotiating and closing high-value contracts. You'll be responsible for developing new business across the retail and hospitality sectors, building long-term relationships with senior decision-makers and positioning a broad portfolio of managed services, infrastructure solutions and digital transformation services. This is a consultative sales role where you'll become a trusted adviser to your customers, understanding their challenges and delivering solutions that support their long-term business goals. Key Responsibilities: Identify and win new business opportunities across the UK and Ireland. Build, develop and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities. Manage the complete sales process from prospecting through to contract negotiation and closure. Develop relationships with senior stakeholders including CIOs, IT Directors, Operations Leaders and Procurement teams. Deliver consultative, value-led technology solutions tailored to customer needs. Work closely with internal technical, delivery and marketing teams to ensure an exceptional customer experience. Grow recurring revenue through managed service agreements and long-term partnerships. Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and sales reporting. About You: We're looking for someone who is commercially focused, self-motivated and thrives on developing new business opportunities. You'll enjoy building relationships, solving customer challenges and achieving ambitious sales targets. You'll ideally have: A strong track record in business development within IT services, managed services or technology solutions. Experience selling into retail, hospitality or other multi-site organisations. A proven history of winning new business and exceeding sales targets. Experience managing complex B2B sales cycles and enterprise-level opportunities. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. The confidence to engage with senior decision-makers and C-level stakeholders. Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or HubSpot. What's on Offer? Competitive salary: 60-80k (depending on experience). Healthcare provided through BUPA 23 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays. Car allowance and business travel expenses. Company pension. Group Income Protection. Life assurance. Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation. Interested? If you're an experienced Business Development Manager looking to join an ambitious organisation where your success will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you - please apply today!

Senior NPD Technologist Food Manufacturing, Co Durham As this leading, international food business continues its successful journey of growth driven by innovation, it has an opening for a Senior NPD Technologist to join its successful, high-performing and growing team, within a complex and dynamic food manufacturing business, where NPD and innovation are at the heart of everything they do. This role of Senior NPD Technologist offers you the opportunity to gain further, end-to-end, hands-on experience across a dynamic and complex NPD-driven food business; as well as the opportunity to collaborate with leading UK retailers, and also, develop much-loved brands, working cross-functionally on NPD, EPD projects and briefs, spanning the full product development lifecycle from concept to launch. The key remit is to take ownership and accountability for the development and innovation of new products from concept to launch for both retailer and branded ranges. Main Purpose of the Job Lead the development of new and improved food products. Mentor and guide junior team members, sharing your expertise. To provide a site-based product development resource, supporting the development department with NPD, EPD, Value engineering projects as well as other business or customer-related projects. Working closely with procurement and technical team supporting with business-driven ingredient projects. Work as part of a cross functional team and will liaise with Technical, Procurement, Marketing, Account and Commercial managers & Production departments. Provides invaluable experience within the NPD department, to provide support and assistant to the team as well as the NPD manager. About You A food-related degree would be hugely advantageous but not essential it is more about your NPD experience. You will have some food product development experience and be familiar with NPD protocols and processes. This can be developing concepts with customers, kitchen-based development work, or factory-based process, trial and launch activities. End-to-end NPD project management experience would be hugely advantageous. You must be able to get to the factory, based in Co Durham, 4 days a week, with one day a week working from home. You must have full eligibility to live and work in the UK. . Please note, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress any applications requiring Visa Sponsorship.

Senior Bid Manager 12 Months Fixed Term Contract UK + Europe Up to 80,000 + Hybrid Working + Company Benefits Are you an experienced Senior Bid Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex UK public sector bids? Are you looking to take ownership of a high-profile, strategic government programme with an international organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join a global technology and security solutions provider operating across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Due to continued growth and investment, they are seeking a Senior Bid Manager to lead one of their most significant UK Government opportunities, managing the end-to-end bid process for a complex, high-value programme. The successful candidate will work alongside international teams across Europe, leading a multidisciplinary bid team of over 15 people while driving commercial strategy, proposal development and executive governance to deliver winning bids. The Role: Lead the end-to-end bid management process for a large-scale, strategic UK Government programme. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across Sales, Finance, Commercial, Technical, Procurement and Delivery to produce high-quality, compliant proposals. Manage bid planning, governance, timelines, resources and risk throughout the proposal lifecycle. Lead commercial pricing and financial modelling, ensuring bids are competitive, profitable and aligned with business objectives. Prepare executive approval documentation and present bid recommendations to senior leadership. Hybrid working with occasional travel to UK offices and Europe as required. The Person: Proven experience managing complex, high-value bids within the UK public sector. Strong understanding of the full bid lifecycle, from opportunity qualification through to contract award. Experience leading large cross-functional and international teams. Commercially astute with experience in bid pricing, financial modelling and executive stakeholder management. Experience within security, technology, defence or government programmes would be highly advantageous. Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed) To apply for this role or to be considered for further opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Sophie Fox at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Regional Sales Manager Salary: Circa 55,000 - 65,000 + Company Car + Commission Commission: 1.5% of order value paid monthly I'm working with a well-established manufacturer operating within the building services sector, supplying products into the residential market across the UK. Due to continued growth and ambitious plans within a key division, they are looking to appoint a Regional Sales Manager to develop and expand business across a strategically important territory. This Regional Sales Manager opportunity would suit someone who understands how the social housing and residential sectors really work. Whether your background is in new build housing, housing associations or local authority frameworks, the ability to navigate specification routes, contractor relationships and long sales cycles is what matters. As Regional Sales Manager, you'll inherit an established customer base whilst also being given the autonomy to identify opportunities, win specifications and build long-term relationships with key stakeholders. You'll work closely with contractors, consultants, developers, housing providers and distribution partners to drive growth and increase market share. The business itself has an excellent reputation for product quality and service. It isn't a role where you'll be expected to cold call from a standing start. Instead, you'll be joining a company with genuine investment behind it, strong technical support and a leadership team that understands the value of experienced sales professionals. We're particularly keen to speak with individuals who can demonstrate experience in one of the following areas: New build residential sales Housing association frameworks and procurement routes Local authority refurbishment and maintenance programmes Building relationships with contractors and developers operating within the residential sector Specification-led sales within construction or building services The successful Regional Sales Manager will be commercially astute, comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and capable of developing opportunities from initial engagement through to order placement. In return, the package on offer includes a basic salary of circa 55,000 to 65,000, a company car and an attractive commission structure paying 1.5% of order value monthly. For the right individual, this represents an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation where your efforts are recognised and rewarded. If you're currently selling into the new build, housing association or local authority markets and are looking for a fresh challenge with a business that values autonomy, support and long-term success, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.

This role leads the strategic planning and delivery of all university events, ensuring they support Queen Mary's wider goals and deliver measurable impact. It also provides leadership across the organisation to drive best practice in event management, stakeholder engagement, and large-scale event execution. Client Details Queen Mary University of London is a leading Russell Group university recognised for its world-class research and strong commitment to social justice and inclusion. Based in East London, it brings together a diverse community of students, academics and partners, delivering impactful work across education, research and wider society. Description Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the University to enable effective event delivery Identify how events support strategic goals and set clear, measurable objectives Forecast demand for key events such as graduations and open days Provide expert advice on event strategy to senior leaders Stay informed on industry trends to continually improve the events programme Develop and deliver the annual events calendar aligned to strategic priorities Introduce innovative ideas to enhance event impact and engagement Ensure the right systems and resources are in place to support delivery Provide leadership and guidance on best practice in event management across the University Manage large budgets and procurement, ensuring value for money Ensure all events meet compliance standards, including health and safety and risk management Maintain high standards for event communications, brand and messaging Support senior leaders with clear and confident advice on delivery Ensure all events have clear objectives aligned to strategic goals Evaluate performance and use insights to improve future events Embed a consistent approach to stakeholder engagement through events Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring consistency across all event activity Profile Strong experience managing large budgets and leading procurement activity Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and performance In-depth knowledge of event regulations, compliance and risk management Extensive experience in stakeholder and customer relationship management Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, complex events Strong understanding of best practice in event management Experience working with senior leaders, boards and within matrix organisations Proven ability to develop and deliver impactful event strategies Job Offer A competitive salary ranging from 64,331 to 67,971 per annum. Generous annual leave entitlement of 30 working days, excluding bank holidays. Access to a season ticket loan scheme and a comprehensive pension scheme. Participation in reward and recognition programmes and staff networks. Additional benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a prestigious organisation in London and make a meaningful impact in the not-for-profit sector. Apply now to take the next step in your career as the Head of University Events.

Lease Sales Support Specialist £27,000 Basic Salary + Quarterly Bonus Up to £5,250 Annual Bonus Available Monday to Friday 8:30am 5:30pm No Weekends Permanent Full Time Are you an organised, detail-focused administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with both systems and customer interaction? Our client is looking to recruit a Lease Company Sales Support specialist to join their successful and busy fleet operation. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a well-established team responsible for managing the sale, ordering and delivery of thousands of vehicles each year. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with Monday to Friday hours only , alongside a stable bonus structure that has historically been consistently achieved. What's on Offer? Circa £27,000 Basic Salary Quarterly bonus of up to £1,312.50 Potential annual bonus of up to £5,250 Monday to Friday working pattern 8:30am 5:30pm with a one-hour lunch break No weekend working Friendly and supportive team environment Long-term career stability and development opportunities The Role Working within a busy fleet department, you will play a key role in supporting the vehicle ordering and delivery process while providing excellent service to customers. Responsibilities will include: Processing vehicle orders and administration accurately Managing enquiries received through electronic procurement systems Monitoring vehicle order progress and delivery schedules Liaising with customers via telephone and email Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records Checking vehicle statuses and providing updates to customers Working closely with colleagues to ensure smooth vehicle supply and delivery processes Supporting the wider team to achieve departmental objectives About You Previous administration experience within a busy environment Strong attention to detail and accuracy Confident using multiple systems and databases Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Comfortable speaking with customers via phone and email Positive, proactive and team-oriented attitude Able to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively Why Apply? Monday to Friday role with no weekend work Stable and achievable bonus structure Join a department of 31 employees with a close-knit team of 3 plus Team Leader Fast-paced and varied role with customer interaction Excellent team culture where everyone works together towards shared goals Opportunity to develop valuable fleet and automotive administration experience If you're an organised administrator with great attention to detail and enjoy working as part of a successful team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

We are seeking a Marketing Procurement Manager to join our Enterprise Marketing Procurement team. Enterprise Marketing Procurement work as an integrated global team across Sky and Comcast; reporting into the Head of Marketing Procurement, who will implement the PR & Social procurement strategy with a focus on MarTech & GenAI transformation across Sky & Comcast as well as contributing to the wider Advertising category globally. Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology conglomerate that ranks as one of the world's largest telecommunications and entertainment companies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, it operates through two primary divisions: Connectivity & Platforms and Content & Experiences. The Procurement team work holistically as an Enterprise Procurement team across these businesses'. Our vision for Procurement is to deliver and secure strong supplier ecosystems to deliver business results today and in the future by: Building brilliant relationships with the business to understand business strategy & stakeholder plans; Demonstrating expert knowledge of a category's suppliers & market developments, reflected in brilliant category plans; Fairly managing suppliers & negotiating to deliver the best outcomes (leveraging our Enterprise/Regional scale & prestige); and Leveraging our global scale to deliver locally and globally as required What you'll do Category leadership & sourcing strategy: Lead the PR & Social category and sourcing strategies that improve value and ROI across Sky and Comcast. Ensure outcomes-based implementation of commercial elements of spend with agencies, promoting the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Deliver benefits through strong demand management, relationship management and contract execution Business partnering: Act as a trusted partner to the global marketing teams supporting the evolution of Sky & Comcast's marketing transformation across their portfolio. Bring an understanding of marketing, digital and technology to inform decisions and enable effective collaboration Market intelligence: Build and maintain a strong understanding of the agency and partner ecosystem, GenAI innovation and emerging technologies. Provide external benchmarks and market insight to inform strategy and drive value. What you'll bring Essential criteria: Category Management & Subject Expertise: Marketing, digital and MarTech/GenAI experience. Commercial experience is essential for this role Desire to Succeed: A curious, diligent and forward thinking highly motivated individual, keen to develop knowledge in the new technologies and advancements in this space for the future and become a recognised expert within the Marketing and Media Procurement team Negotiation Skills: Confident leading and supporting negotiations on complex deals covering the elements of commercial, services, and contract terms across Sky & Comcast Team player: Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally, influence senior stakeholders, and operate effectively in transformation contexts characterised by ambiguity and pace Results-focused: Be solution driven and agile to achieve the best value for business Desirable skills and experience: Procurement experience preferable Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the ofice per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.

We are seeking a Marketing Procurement Manager to join our Enterprise Marketing Procurement team. Enterprise Marketing Procurement work as an integrated global team across Sky and Comcast; reporting into the Head of Marketing Procurement, who will implement the PR & Social procurement strategy with a focus on MarTech & GenAI transformation across Sky & Comcast as well as contributing to the wider Advertising category globally. Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology conglomerate that ranks as one of the world's largest telecommunications and entertainment companies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, it operates through two primary divisions: Connectivity & Platforms and Content & Experiences. The Procurement team work holistically as an Enterprise Procurement team across these businesses'. Our vision for Procurement is to deliver and secure strong supplier ecosystems to deliver business results today and in the future by: Building brilliant relationships with the business to understand business strategy & stakeholder plans; Demonstrating expert knowledge of a category's suppliers & market developments, reflected in brilliant category plans; Fairly managing suppliers & negotiating to deliver the best outcomes (leveraging our Enterprise/Regional scale & prestige); and Leveraging our global scale to deliver locally and globally as required What you'll do Category leadership & sourcing strategy: Lead the PR & Social category and sourcing strategies that improve value and ROI across Sky and Comcast. Ensure outcomes-based implementation of commercial elements of spend with agencies, promoting the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Deliver benefits through strong demand management, relationship management and contract execution Business partnering: Act as a trusted partner to the global marketing teams supporting the evolution of Sky & Comcast's marketing transformation across their portfolio. Bring an understanding of marketing, digital and technology to inform decisions and enable effective collaboration Market intelligence: Build and maintain a strong understanding of the agency and partner ecosystem, GenAI innovation and emerging technologies. Provide external benchmarks and market insight to inform strategy and drive value. What you'll bring Essential criteria: Category Management & Subject Expertise: Marketing, digital and MarTech/GenAI experience. Commercial experience is essential for this role Desire to Succeed: A curious, diligent and forward thinking highly motivated individual, keen to develop knowledge in the new technologies and advancements in this space for the future and become a recognised expert within the Marketing and Media Procurement team Negotiation Skills: Confident leading and supporting negotiations on complex deals covering the elements of commercial, services, and contract terms across Sky & Comcast Team player: Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally, influence senior stakeholders, and operate effectively in transformation contexts characterised by ambiguity and pace Results-focused: Be solution driven and agile to achieve the best value for business Desirable skills and experience: Procurement experience preferable Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the ofice per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.

As our new Business Development Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering growth with highly effective business development, exploration of opportunities through our development business throughout the region and your own strategic leads in Kent, South London and East Sussex. Reporting to the Regional Head of New Business, you will be responsible for business development in your area, focused on developing customer relationships and securing opportunities. Focus is on Accelerated procurement, ECI, 2 stage tendering, and Willmott Dixon Developments opportunities. Your work will directly influence how we position ourselves via frameworks and the open market to build long-term relationships with our customers. You'll engage closely with new and existing customers, understanding their needs and guiding them through early project stages to shape the right solutions. By nurturing meaningful relationships and applying a strategic mindset, you'll help ensure we are known, trusted and well-placed to win repeat and new business opportunities across the South region. Working collaboratively with colleagues in Preconstruction, Operations, Commercial and our Frameworks Team, you'll ensure that opportunities align with regional priorities. You'll also use your market insight to anticipate trends, support pipeline development and ensure our teams are equipped with the intelligence they need to succeed. This role covers South London, Kent and East Sussex region of England. We are flexible on the base location of the successful candidate which could be either Weybridge or Dartford offices; but due to the nature of the role, travel across the region will be required. Key Responsibilities/Deliverables: Identify, create and secure work-winning opportunities with new and existing customers in South London, Kent and East Sussex. Build strong, trusted relationships with customers, consultants, framework providers and industry partners. Support early-stage engagement, shaping briefs and developing customer-focused solutions during feasibility and pre-positioning stages. Use Customer Account Management (CAMs) processes to maintain visibility of opportunities and strengthen the pipeline. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure bids and proposals align with customer requirements, insight and regional strategy. Monitor market trends and provide insight to inform strategy, positioning and marketing content. Support and facilitate stakeholder events, presentations and workshops. Maintain accurate and timely management information across all accounts and frameworks. Essential Criteria Proven business development experience with a track record of creating and converting opportunities. Experience managing or delivering within frameworks. Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills. Ability to build and nurture strong internal and external relationships. Confident engaging with customers at all stages of the project lifecycle. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage reporting and pipeline information effectively. Understanding of construction markets, customer drivers and emerging sector trends. Collaborative approach, able to work with diverse teams and stakeholders. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Criteria Degree-level education or equivalent. Experience within the construction or built environment sectors. Ability to shape compelling narratives and communicate complex information simply. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Our client are seeking an experienced Senior Public Sector Bid Writer to support the growth of its UK Public Sector portfolio. This is a full-time, hands-on role responsible for producing high-quality, compliant and high-scoring bid responses, while also building and continuously improving a central bid content repository. The role requires an all-round bid professional with acumen to understand business, commercial, financial, delivery and technical content, shape it into compelling customer-focused responses, and drive higher standards and discipline across the bid process. Key Responsibilities Lead the development of high-quality responses for ITTs, SQs, PQQs, RFIs, RFPs and framework submissions across the UK Public Sector. Shape and enhance inputs from sales, delivery, finance, commercial, legal and technical SMEs into clear, persuasive and evaluation-aligned responses. Analyse tender documentation, evaluation criteria and scoring models to define response strategy, structure and win themes. Own bid content quality through review cycles and final submission readiness. Create and maintain a central repository of reusable bid content, case studies and standard responses. Capture feedback, lessons learned and performance data to support continuous improvement. Track bid metrics (eg win/loss, scoring trends, feedback themes) to improve quality, speed and outcomes. Drive accountability and quality across contributors, constructively challenging weak inputs and missed deadlines. Required Skills and Experience Essential Proven experience in business development role within the UK Public Sector. Strong understanding of UK public procurement processes and evaluation approaches. Experience producing responses across business, commercial, financial, delivery and technical sections. Excellent written communication skills with the ability to translate complex content into clear narratives. Experience working with senior stakeholders and SMEs across multiple disciplines. Ability to manage multiple bids under tight deadlines. Desirable Experience of working on Public Sector frameworks. Background in technology or digital transformation services. Experience building or managing bid libraries or knowledge repositories. Key Attributes Gravitas and confidence to influence senior stakeholders. Strong ownership mindset and drive to improve standards. Highly organised, detail-focused and disciplined. Analytical and outcome-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset. Collaborative but assertive in driving quality and accountability. If you feel you have the skills and experience needed for this role; please do apply now. By applying for this job and submitting your CV to Parker Shaw, you acknowledge and give permission for us to pass it to an associate company for resourcing purposes. We outsource some of our resourcing calls to a trusted third-party company and they may call you to discuss this opportunity with you. They will then report back to us with the outcome of their conversation with you, where upon we will decide whether to submit your CV to the end client. Please be assured that the third-party company do not store or control any of your data, this is all done by ourselves (Parker Shaw).

An Enterprise Account Executive is responsible for driving new business and expanding existing enterprise accounts by owning the full sales cycle, building senior stakeholder relationships, and delivering consultative, value-led solutions. The role suits a self-motivated SaaS sales professional experienced in managing complex deals, exceeding revenue targets, and collaborating cross-functionally to achieve long-term customer success. Client Details The client is a global, market-leading design and technology company that sits at the intersection of creativity, branding and enterprise software. Its platform is used by some of the world's most recognisable brands to protect, manage and scale their visual identity, combining licensing, compliance and premium creative solutions.With a strong enterprise customer base, international reach and long-term partnerships, the business is trusted at board and legal level as well as by creative and brand leaders. It's well known in its space, commercially experienced, and now investing further in enterprise growth across international markets. Description Own and grow new enterprise relationships across UK region through a consultative, value-led sales approach Manage the full sales cycle end-to-end, from first conversation through negotiation and close Build and execute strategic account plans across named enterprise accounts Engage senior stakeholders across creative, brand, legal, procurement and commercial teams Position a premium, market-leading solution as a long-term strategic investment rather than a transactional purchase Develop a strong pipeline through a mix of inbound demand and targeted outbound activity Identify opportunities where organisations are using competitors or operating without compliant solutions Collaborate closely with marketing, product and leadership to align on enterprise growth strategy Accurately forecast revenue and maintain high CRM and process discipline Represent the brand professionally at senior level, building long-term trust and credibility with customers Profile The successful candidate will be a commercial, B2B sales professional who is motivated by complex, consultative enterprise sales and long-term customer value rather than quick transactional wins. They will be confident operating in senior-level conversations and comfortable navigating multiple stakeholders with differing priorities. You'll likely identify with the following: Proven experience closing new business in a B2B environment, ideally within SaaS or a solution-led model Ready to step up into enterprise-level sales or already operating comfortably in longer, more strategic deal cycles Strong consultative seller who can uncover commercial, creative, legal and compliance drivers Confident engaging with senior stakeholders such as brand leaders, procurement, legal teams and agency partners Curious, commercially sharp and able to position value rather than lead with price Structured, organised and disciplined with pipeline management and forecasting Self-motivated, resilient and comfortable in a hunter role with high ownership and accountability Above all, the successful candidate will be excited by the opportunity to represent a world-leading brand, build long-term enterprise partnerships, and grow within a business that values thoughtful, high-impact selling. Job Offer The chance to represent a world-leading global brand with strong credibility at enterprise level A true enterprise sales role, focused on consultative, strategic conversations rather than transactional volume Ownership of UK market A clear opportunity to step up into enterprise selling and build long-term, high-impact customer relationships Competitive compensation with a strong base salary, uncapped commission and meaningful upside for high performers Structured onboarding, training and support to set you up for success from day one A collaborative, London-based sales environment with hybrid working and regular in-office collaboration Exposure to senior stakeholders across creative, brand, legal and procurement teams Long-term career development within a commercially experienced, growing organisation investing in enterprise growth

Product Owner Location: London or Edinburgh Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 (+ £3,300 London Weighting) I'm currently recruiting for a Product Owner to join a globally recognised education and cultural organisation with a significant international presence. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a major commercial function that supports millions of learners and candidates worldwide through digital products, English teaching, assessments and online learning services. The role offers the chance to take ownership of global digital systems and platforms, drive continuous improvement, support product growth across international markets and play a key part in shaping user-focused digital services within a complex, high-profile environment. This is a senior-level role focused on managing global English systems and digital capabilities from an end-to-end life cycle perspective. The successful candidate will support the continuous improvement of digital products, keep stakeholders informed on product development, promote product uptake, represent users throughout the delivery process and use feedback to drive ongoing improvement. The role will be centred around ensuring customer needs remain at the heart of product decisions, while supporting the effective development, delivery and optimisation of digital platforms used across a large international environment. Key responsibilities Product and service development Manage the procurement, development, configuration, quality assurance, ongoing maintenance and support of both new and Legacy systems and platforms Work to reduce duplication across the product portfolio, ensuring the most effective use of funds and resources Own and manage the Product Backlog, ensuring it is prioritised in line with business objectives Ensure the Product Backlog remains transparent, visible and clearly understood by stakeholders Support the rollout of new products at global, regional and country level Provide advice and support on any necessary product or platform modifications Take overall responsibility for quality assurance of content delivered through the systems Work closely with content development teams, technical teams, marketing, business development professionals and other stakeholders Ensure platform content adheres to brand guidelines Ensure the interface is user-friendly and designed to meet organisational requirements Maintain platform availability and functionality in line with agreed service level requirements Consultancy, analysis and problem-solving Apply advanced knowledge and technical expertise to solve complex business issues relating to technical platforms Use specialist knowledge and appropriate techniques to identify and resolve platform-related challenges Contribute to the design and development of technical projects that support platform development Provide specialist technical advice and support to stakeholders Relationship and stakeholder management Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders Support joined-up delivery of project and platform goals within a complex Matrix environment Provide appropriate data to internal teams such as Proposition, Marketing and Customer Management Develop business relationships with external consultants, technical innovators and suppliers Support the procurement of new solutions and implementation of new technologies where appropriate Advise business development managers on technical solutions Ensure proposals meet business needs Provide input into business cases on the suitability and cost of proposed solutions Develop peer and professional networks internally and externally to enhance knowledge and expertise Financial management Use agreed corporate systems and processes to contribute to the planning and management of core platform budgets Support budget planning for special initiatives or change projects Contribute to monthly and year-end reporting on income, expenditure and risk Use reporting insights to improve financial planning, management and performance across online learning Leadership and management Plan and prioritise work to ensure effective delivery across a varied range of responsibilities and deliverables Manage deliverables across a quarterly to annual time horizon Take on line management responsibilities where appropriate Determine work plans and coordinate input from others to meet objectives on time and within budget Contribute ideas to support the development of wider business plans, discipline-specific priorities and customer or platform-focused strategies Certification and professional qualifications Agile project management qualification preferred ITIL certification desirable Education First degree or equivalent qualification/experience Relevant role-specific knowledge and experience Minimum requirements Track record of successfully creating, launching and scaling digital product development programmes for B2C and B2B markets Demonstrable experience managing products through agile processes Experience writing and working with user stories Desirable experience Experience achieving business results through a globally dispersed team in a Matrix environment Important information Applicants must be a UK resident No visa sponsorship is available for this role This role is hybrid with no fully remote option A physical presence in the office is required for the success of this role The hybrid working pattern varies depending on office location Salt contact: Robert Sprigens, (see below) *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Procurement We bring the best from the global market into Sky - we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our stakeholders our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embeded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future. This is a pivotal role within the Group Procurement team, reporting directly to the Senior Procurement Manager. As Procurement Manager, you will assist with the procurement workstreams for Sky wide transformation programmes and business-as-usual (BAU) procurement operations. What you'll do Manage ongoing procurement operations, including: Sourcing and supplier support Approval flow updates Contract workflow management and audit support Procurement training, helpdesk queries, and Sky Spend maintenance Master data governance and critical supplier management Maintain and update key governance tools such as the Procurement Accountability Matrix and Business Continuity Plan. Represent Procurement in cross-functional project governance and stakeholder forums, including Finance, Technology, Legal, and Accenture partners. Assist the procurement implementation of Source to Pay (S2P) programmes, ensuring readiness across sourcing, supplier compliance, contract lifecycle management, purchasing, invoicing, and reporting. Support key decisions and adoption of new policies, workflows, and tools. What you'll bring Essential criteria: Expertise with procurement tools, in particular Ariba, SAP and Oracle Fusion covering the Source to Contract process. Understanding of end-to-end procurement processes including category management, sourcing, supplier compliance & management and contract lifecycle management. Experience of managing operational responsibilities. Good communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders across geographies and functions. Demonstrated ability to manage projects. Demonstrate the Sky values of Simplicity, Do the Right Thing, Creative and Welcoming. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications

Business Development Manager - Construction, Property Services & Infrastructure Location North of England (Can Offer Hybrid Working) Employment Type Full-Time Permanent Job Summary Responsible for developing and growing a regional portfolio of business opportunities across construction, property services, infrastructure, facilities management and public sector markets. Lead the identification, development, retention, and expansion of client relationships, supporting sustainable business growth through strategic account management, opportunity development, bid support and stakeholder engagement. Work closely with operational, commercial, bid, finance, marketing, and delivery teams to secure profitable contracts, maintain key client relationships and strengthen market presence. Key Responsibilities Business Development & Growth Develop and maintain a qualified pipeline of opportunities aligned with business growth objectives. Identify and pursue new business opportunities across public and private sector markets. Deliver pipeline, forecasting, and order intake targets. Support long-term growth strategies through proactive market engagement and opportunity identification. Develop and implement account growth plans to increase market share and contract value. Client & Account Management Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, decision-makers and influencers. Develop multi-level client relationships across operational, commercial, procurement and asset management functions. Lead client engagement activities to support retention, growth and contract renewals. Conduct regular account reviews and identify opportunities for service enhancement and expansion. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and issue resolution. Opportunity Development & Pre-Construction Lead opportunity capture activities from early engagement through to contract award. Work closely with operational and commercial teams to shape winning solutions. Support the development of project strategies, delivery methodologies, risk assessments and value propositions. Identify and prioritise opportunities based on strategic fit, probability of success and commercial return. Coordinate internal resources to maximise bid success rates. Bid & Proposal Support Contribute to pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQs), invitations to tender (ITTs), presentations and client interviews. Develop high-quality bid content, case studies, win themes and client-focused proposals. Support bid planning and submission activities to ensure compliance and quality. Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop compelling and competitive submissions. Commercial Management Support pricing strategies and commercial negotiations. Maintain awareness of contract mechanisms, performance measures, service level agreements and commercial risks. Assist in the development of commercially sustainable solutions. Support contract growth through the identification of variation and additional service opportunities. Market Intelligence & Reporting Maintain accurate records within CRM systems and business development databases. Track opportunities, contacts, meetings, forecasts and conversion rates. Monitor market trends, procurement pipelines, competitor activity, frameworks and policy developments. Produce regular reports on pipeline performance, risks, opportunities and business development activities. Identify emerging sectors and strategic growth opportunities. Collaboration & Leadership Work collaboratively across operational, commercial, finance, bid, marketing and support functions. Promote a customer-focused culture across the business. Support marketing initiatives, networking events, industry forums and client engagement activities. Act as an ambassador for the organisation, maintaining professionalism and integrity at all times. Qualifications & Experience Essential Proven experience in business development, account management, partnership development or client relationship management. Experience within construction, infrastructure, property services, facilities management, housing, utilities or related sectors. Demonstrable track record of winning, retaining and growing contracts. Strong commercial awareness and understanding of contract delivery models. Experience supporting tender, bid and pre-construction activities. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. Desirable Knowledge of public sector procurement processes and frameworks. Experience within housing, repairs and maintenance, compliance, retrofit, decarbonisation, infrastructure or facilities management sectors. Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics or equivalent. Understanding of social value, sustainability and Net Zero initiatives. Skills & Knowledge Excellent business development and client relationship management skills. Strong negotiation and influencing capability. Commercially aware with an understanding of pricing, risk and contract performance. Strong presentation, networking and communication skills. Ability to develop strategic account plans and growth strategies. Strong organisational and pipeline management capability. Experience managing multiple opportunities simultaneously. Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM platforms. Ability to build relationships at all levels of an organisation. Personal Attributes Results-driven and motivated by achieving growth targets. Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Commercially focused and customer-oriented. Self-motivated and proactive. Strategic thinker with a solution-focused mindset. Professional, credible and confident when engaging senior stakeholders. Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities. Collaborative team player with strong relationship-building skills. Committed to continuous improvement and business success. What the Role Offers Opportunity to drive strategic growth within a dynamic and expanding business. Exposure to major clients, frameworks and long-term programmes. Professional development and career progression opportunities. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Competitive salary, bonus structure and benefits package.

Role Purpose: To be responsible for delivery of strategic procurement projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and to the right quality, and that there is proper compliance with Procurement Standing Orders and with relevant regulation and legislation. This will include leading a range of procurement projects to put in place contracts which may cover more than one partner authority, and working as part of a team to deliver the most complex projects. To ensure that project delivery and benefits realisation is properly monitored and recorded. To support development of the strategic procurement plans in one of our major spend areas (see context). These are developed across the Orbis partnership in a collaborative way, and the role holder will be expected to contribute operational knowledge, experience and lessons learned from previous projects. To collaborate in matrix teams with colleagues in the Category and Commercial and Contract and Supply teams to deliver an end-to-end Procurement service for our stakeholders. To be responsible for driving greater value for money from more effective and innovative procurement, advising stakeholders on the most appropriate route to market to deliver a visible impact on service design and strong commercial outcomes. To be responsible for delivery of social value from procurement projects, in line with agreed policy. Work Context: his role works in the Procurement Service within Orbis, whose partner councils spend a total of 1.3bn a year on goods, works and services. The department provides high quality professional procurement, commercial, contracting and purchasing services to colleagues and customers both within, and beyond, the partner authorities. The strategic procurement plans are developed for three major spend areas (or categories) - Health and Social Care, Assets and Infrastructure and Corporate and Business - and each covers approximately one third of the above external spend across the partnership. Post holders will therefore need to bring expertise and innovation to their role, and will work on regional or local collaborative projects, often as part of cross functional teams. The Procurement Service has offices in the main locations of our partner authorities, and some flexibility and travel will be expected. Staff will be supported to operate in a flexible way to meet the needs of customers and work demands. Line management responsibility: Leading small project teams. Budget responsibility: This role has indirect responsibility for external spend related to projects across the partnership (see context), influencing stakeholders to deliver high quality services at a lower cost. Personal Characteristics: Professional qualification, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines such as HR, finance, law, marketing, communications. Comprehensive knowledge of computerised business systems in terms of functionality and capability (some roles). Knowledge of principles, practices, policies and procedures relating to business planning and financial and organisational management. Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with good negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals. Ability to understand, meet and exceed customer expectations. Proven problem solving skills, and the ability to exercise high levels of initiative to devise and implement workable solutions. Proven ability to manage a range of projects through to completion. Significant practical or professional experience and understanding of business, supporting service teams and/or providing support to the public. Previous management experience including staff supervision, development and organisational skills Level 4 CIPS qualification or equivalent experience required Good knowledge of procurement principles Good experience of implementing innovative strategies and achieving value for money through effective procurement Experience of leading multiple tendering exercises and writing and advising on procurement policy and procedure, compiling tender documentation and plan Experience of statistical and spend analysis Understanding of the political context in which the service operates. Role Summary: Roles at this level lead and manage the work of larger teams, or a grouping of two or more teams with a common theme. Alternatively they may be professional roles undertaking research and providing complex advice and/or managing specialist projects. They will plan and ensure progress within established procedures and policy, and respond effectively to changing priorities and different situations. They will work closely with customers, staff, partners, third parties, agencies and/or contractors and have a primary role ensuring their services achieve the agreed service standards in a cost effective way and improving quality standards. Forward planning could be for months ahead and the role will contribute to longer-term development. Work requires the consideration of future implications beyond the immediate problems and may involve the creation of new approaches and procedures to solve the problem. Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are seeking a Marketing Procurement Manager to join our Enterprise Marketing Procurement team. Enterprise Marketing Procurement work as an integrated global team across Sky and Comcast; reporting into the Head of Marketing Procurement, who will implement the PR & Social procurement strategy with a focus on MarTech & GenAI transformation across Sky & Comcast as well as contributing to the wider Advertising category globally. Comcast Corporation is a global media and technology conglomerate that ranks as one of the world's largest telecommunications and entertainment companies. Headquartered in Philadelphia, it operates through two primary divisions: Connectivity & Platforms and Content & Experiences. The Procurement team work holistically as an Enterprise Procurement team across these businesses'. Our vision for Procurement is to deliver and secure strong supplier ecosystems to deliver business results today and in the future by: Building brilliant relationships with the business to understand business strategy & stakeholder plans; Demonstrating expert knowledge of a category's suppliers & market developments, reflected in brilliant category plans; Fairly managing suppliers & negotiating to deliver the best outcomes (leveraging our Enterprise/Regional scale & prestige); and Leveraging our global scale to deliver locally and globally as required What you'll do Category leadership & sourcing strategy: Lead the PR & Social category and sourcing strategies that improve value and ROI across Sky and Comcast. Ensure outcomes-based implementation of commercial elements of spend with agencies, promoting the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Deliver benefits through strong demand management, relationship management and contract execution Business partnering: Act as a trusted partner to the global marketing teams supporting the evolution of Sky & Comcast's marketing transformation across their portfolio. Bring an understanding of marketing, digital and technology to inform decisions and enable effective collaboration Market intelligence: Build and maintain a strong understanding of the agency and partner ecosystem, GenAI innovation and emerging technologies. Provide external benchmarks and market insight to inform strategy and drive value. What you'll bring Essential criteria: Category Management & Subject Expertise: Marketing, digital and MarTech/GenAI experience. Commercial experience is essential for this role Desire to Succeed: A curious, diligent and forward thinking highly motivated individual, keen to develop knowledge in the new technologies and advancements in this space for the future and become a recognised expert within the Marketing and Media Procurement team Negotiation Skills: Confident leading and supporting negotiations on complex deals covering the elements of commercial, services, and contract terms across Sky & Comcast Team player: Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally, influence senior stakeholders, and operate effectively in transformation contexts characterised by ambiguity and pace Results-focused: Be solution driven and agile to achieve the best value for business Desirable skills and experience: Procurement experience preferable Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the ofice per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.