Job Title: Deputy Director (Development & Transformation) Location: Cambridge/Chelmsford Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 07/09/2026 About ARU: ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. About the Role: As Deputy Director - Development & Transformation, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering ARU's digital vision and supporting the ambitions of our new University Strategy. Leading teams across product management, solution development, project delivery, digital skills and business engagement, you will drive digitally enabled change that improves services, strengthens user experience and delivers measurable value for students, staff and partners. Working closely with senior leaders across ARU, you will shape priorities, oversee delivery of major digital initiatives, manage key supplier relationships and ensure innovation, quality and customer focus are embedded across our digital transformation agenda. We're looking for an experienced digital leader with strong strategic, technical and operational skills, able to turn ARU's digital vision into successful delivery. You will bring excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams, manage complex portfolios, and deliver high-quality digital products and services. You'll combine sound judgement, commercial awareness and customer focus with a strong understanding of emerging technologies, data governance and change delivery, inspiring others to achieve lasting improvement for ARU's students and staff. Interviews scheduled for Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at Chelmsford Campus. Extra Information: We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI's Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note: Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa. Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to our website where you can find out more about this opportunity. Candidates with experience in roles such as Deputy Director of Digital Transformation, Deputy Director of Development and Transformation, Director of Digital Transformation, Digital Transformation Director, Director of Digital Services, Director of Technology, Director of IT, Director of Digital and Technology, Head of Digital Transformation, Head of Digital Services, Head of Digital Development, Head of Technology Transformation, Head of Digital Delivery, Digital Transformation Lead, Digital Strategy Director, Digital Programme Director, will also be considered for this role.
Aug 21, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Deputy Director (Development & Transformation) Location: Cambridge/Chelmsford Salary: Competitive Job type: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 07/09/2026 About ARU: ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. About the Role: As Deputy Director - Development & Transformation, you will play a pivotal leadership role in delivering ARU's digital vision and supporting the ambitions of our new University Strategy. Leading teams across product management, solution development, project delivery, digital skills and business engagement, you will drive digitally enabled change that improves services, strengthens user experience and delivers measurable value for students, staff and partners. Working closely with senior leaders across ARU, you will shape priorities, oversee delivery of major digital initiatives, manage key supplier relationships and ensure innovation, quality and customer focus are embedded across our digital transformation agenda. We're looking for an experienced digital leader with strong strategic, technical and operational skills, able to turn ARU's digital vision into successful delivery. You will bring excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams, manage complex portfolios, and deliver high-quality digital products and services. You'll combine sound judgement, commercial awareness and customer focus with a strong understanding of emerging technologies, data governance and change delivery, inspiring others to achieve lasting improvement for ARU's students and staff. Interviews scheduled for Wednesday, 23rd September 2026 at Chelmsford Campus. Extra Information: We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK and will conduct Right to Work checks in line with UKVI's Right to Work policy and our own institutional policy. Furthermore, we must note: Applicants applying from outside the UK: At this time, ARU is unable to sponsor applicants applying from overseas for a Worker Route visa. Applicants already in the UK: ARU is unable to offer Worker Route visa sponsorship to applicants whose salary does not meet our minimum sponsorship threshold, which aligns with roles at Grade 6 and above. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to our website where you can find out more about this opportunity. Candidates with experience in roles such as Deputy Director of Digital Transformation, Deputy Director of Development and Transformation, Director of Digital Transformation, Digital Transformation Director, Director of Digital Services, Director of Technology, Director of IT, Director of Digital and Technology, Head of Digital Transformation, Head of Digital Services, Head of Digital Development, Head of Technology Transformation, Head of Digital Delivery, Digital Transformation Lead, Digital Strategy Director, Digital Programme Director, will also be considered for this role.
Deputy Director of Digital Transformation and IT Location: Hybrid with a nominal office base of York or London, with an average attendance of 4 times per month Salary: £73,786 gross per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Applications close on Wednesday 16th September at 10am. First stage interviews will take place online on Friday 25th September and in person interviews in London will take place on Thursday 1st October 2026. In return for your work, you will receive: • A generous pension plan with USS • Enhanced family leave benefits • 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays • Flexible working hours • Hybrid work • Employee Assistance Programme access • Personal Financial Wellbeing advice access to name a few. The Role: We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking digital leader to help shape how our organisation works, innovates and delivers value through technology. As Deputy Director of Digital Transformation and IT, you'll play a pivotal role in driving organisation-wide transformation, leading our digital strategy, IT services and change programmes. Working as part of the Extended Leadership Group, you'll help deliver a more efficient, connected and digitally enabled organisation while ensuring our technology continues to support an outstanding experience for colleagues, members and customers. What you'll do • Lead the delivery of our digital transformation agenda, embedding technology and digital solutions across all areas of the organisation. • Develop and implement digital and IT strategies that support organisational priorities, enhance efficiency and improve the customer experience. • Drive and champion the organisation-wide adoption of digital innovation, including the effective and responsible use of generative AI. • Lead a portfolio of transformation and change projects, ensuring strong governance, effective delivery and successful adoption. • Work closely with leaders across the organisation to identify opportunities where technology can improve processes, services and outcomes. • Lead and inspire high-performing digital and IT teams, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. • Oversee the development and management of core organisational systems, including web platforms, customer relationship management systems, online learning platforms and event management solutions. • Ensure robust IT governance, cybersecurity, information security and compliance arrangements are in place, protecting organisational data and services • Build organisational capability by helping colleagues develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a digital environment. • Prepare and present reports, business cases and strategic recommendations to executive leaders and governance committees. • Manage budgets, contracts, software licensing and supplier relationships to ensure value for money and effective service delivery What you'll need • A proven track record of delivering successful digital, IT or business transformation programmes in complex organisations. • Significant experience leading IT strategy and translating organisational goals into practical digital solutions. • Strong experience leading change, driving adoption and helping people navigate transformation successfully. • The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build commitment to change, even where you do not have direct authority. • Strong knowledge of programme and project management approaches and governance frameworks. • Good understanding of cybersecurity, information security, risk management and technology governance. • Experience developing organisational capability and building digital skills at both strategic and operational levels. • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire high-performing teams. • Strong commercial and financial awareness, including experience managing budgets, forecasts and technology investments. • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and influence decision-making at executive level. • A collaborative, innovative and solutions-focused approach, combined with the confidence to make decisions and drive change. • A degree in IT, Computer Science, Digital Transformation or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Why join us This is a rare opportunity to lead transformation at scale and shape the future direction of digital and technology across the organisation. You'll have the autonomy to drive meaningful change, work alongside senior leaders, and make a lasting impact on how we support our colleagues, members and customers worldwide. If you're an ambitious digital leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and a passion for innovation, we'd love to hear from you. No agencies please.
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director of Digital Transformation and IT Location: Hybrid with a nominal office base of York or London, with an average attendance of 4 times per month Salary: £73,786 gross per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Applications close on Wednesday 16th September at 10am. First stage interviews will take place online on Friday 25th September and in person interviews in London will take place on Thursday 1st October 2026. In return for your work, you will receive: • A generous pension plan with USS • Enhanced family leave benefits • 31 days annual leave, plus bank holidays • Flexible working hours • Hybrid work • Employee Assistance Programme access • Personal Financial Wellbeing advice access to name a few. The Role: We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking digital leader to help shape how our organisation works, innovates and delivers value through technology. As Deputy Director of Digital Transformation and IT, you'll play a pivotal role in driving organisation-wide transformation, leading our digital strategy, IT services and change programmes. Working as part of the Extended Leadership Group, you'll help deliver a more efficient, connected and digitally enabled organisation while ensuring our technology continues to support an outstanding experience for colleagues, members and customers. What you'll do • Lead the delivery of our digital transformation agenda, embedding technology and digital solutions across all areas of the organisation. • Develop and implement digital and IT strategies that support organisational priorities, enhance efficiency and improve the customer experience. • Drive and champion the organisation-wide adoption of digital innovation, including the effective and responsible use of generative AI. • Lead a portfolio of transformation and change projects, ensuring strong governance, effective delivery and successful adoption. • Work closely with leaders across the organisation to identify opportunities where technology can improve processes, services and outcomes. • Lead and inspire high-performing digital and IT teams, creating a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. • Oversee the development and management of core organisational systems, including web platforms, customer relationship management systems, online learning platforms and event management solutions. • Ensure robust IT governance, cybersecurity, information security and compliance arrangements are in place, protecting organisational data and services • Build organisational capability by helping colleagues develop the skills and confidence needed to thrive in a digital environment. • Prepare and present reports, business cases and strategic recommendations to executive leaders and governance committees. • Manage budgets, contracts, software licensing and supplier relationships to ensure value for money and effective service delivery What you'll need • A proven track record of delivering successful digital, IT or business transformation programmes in complex organisations. • Significant experience leading IT strategy and translating organisational goals into practical digital solutions. • Strong experience leading change, driving adoption and helping people navigate transformation successfully. • The ability to influence senior stakeholders and build commitment to change, even where you do not have direct authority. • Strong knowledge of programme and project management approaches and governance frameworks. • Good understanding of cybersecurity, information security, risk management and technology governance. • Experience developing organisational capability and building digital skills at both strategic and operational levels. • Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire high-performing teams. • Strong commercial and financial awareness, including experience managing budgets, forecasts and technology investments. • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly and influence decision-making at executive level. • A collaborative, innovative and solutions-focused approach, combined with the confidence to make decisions and drive change. • A degree in IT, Computer Science, Digital Transformation or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Why join us This is a rare opportunity to lead transformation at scale and shape the future direction of digital and technology across the organisation. You'll have the autonomy to drive meaningful change, work alongside senior leaders, and make a lasting impact on how we support our colleagues, members and customers worldwide. If you're an ambitious digital leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and a passion for innovation, we'd love to hear from you. No agencies please.
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a permanent Deputy Director of Data Technology. This is an SCS1-equivalent position, where you will shape one of the UK s most significant public data programmes building the platforms that will power discovery, policy, and innovation for years to come. You will be joining a collaborative organisation with a unique mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, and drive growth, that values inclusion, professional growth, and impact at scale. UKRI is investing in the future of research and innovation and data is at the heart of it. We are building a modern, cloud-native, AI-ready data ecosystem to unlock insights, power discovery, and strengthen UK competitiveness. We invest £10 billion of public funding each year to support world-class research and innovation. From medicines and climate research to advanced engineering and AI, our investments help advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth. These projects are undertaken across Universities, companies and other research organisations (including UKRI s own institutes and centres) in the UK and internationally. UKRI offers flexible working arrangements, strong commitment to professional development, and an exciting chance to collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple research councils solving challenging problems at the intersection of data, governance, and organisational transformation. As Deputy Director of Data Technology, you will provide the technical leadership that turns UKRI s data strategy into reality. Acting as our enterprise authority for data technology, you ll set the standards, platforms and architecture that enable UKRI to operate as a single data-driven organisation. This role sits at the centre of UKRI s ambitions for modern data platforms, AI-enabled insight and trusted research intelligence. Working closely with the Chief Data Officer, you ll shape one of the UK s most important public-sector data ecosystems. You ll combine deep technical expertise with the ability to influence at scale, driving adoption across councils, programmes and functions without direct line authority. In order to demonstrate your ability to fulfil this role, applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with the following essential criteria within their application: Leadership of large-scale data platforms (cloud-native, enterprise environments) Experience in complex, federated organisations Strong expertise across: Data architecture, Data engineering, Platform delivery Track record of delivering transformation, not just strategy Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders without direct control Familiarity with modern data ecosystems, including: Lakehouse platforms, streaming, orchestration APIs and data integration patterns, DevSecOps and platform engineering Data governance, privacy, and security-by-design Leadership qualities that combine a systems mindset, the ability to operate at scale, strong judgement, a firm but collaborative style you will have a focus on outcomes and impact, not just technical delivery In addition to this brilliant and fulfilling role, the UKRI will provide you with excellent employee benefits , including eligibility a defined benefit pension scheme (employer contribution of 28.97%) and 30 days annual leave (+ 10.5 public and privilege days). This role is be based at UKRI s locations in Swindon, Harwell, or Nottingham (hybrid working policy of 1-2 days per week on site). The UKRI Data team is predominantly based out of the Swindon office location. Unfortunately, relocation costs will not be reimbursed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in digital and technology leadership. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. In order to apply, applicants must submit the following by 17:00 on Thursday 20th August
Aug 20, 2026
Full time
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a permanent Deputy Director of Data Technology. This is an SCS1-equivalent position, where you will shape one of the UK s most significant public data programmes building the platforms that will power discovery, policy, and innovation for years to come. You will be joining a collaborative organisation with a unique mission to advance knowledge, improve lives, and drive growth, that values inclusion, professional growth, and impact at scale. UKRI is investing in the future of research and innovation and data is at the heart of it. We are building a modern, cloud-native, AI-ready data ecosystem to unlock insights, power discovery, and strengthen UK competitiveness. We invest £10 billion of public funding each year to support world-class research and innovation. From medicines and climate research to advanced engineering and AI, our investments help advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth. These projects are undertaken across Universities, companies and other research organisations (including UKRI s own institutes and centres) in the UK and internationally. UKRI offers flexible working arrangements, strong commitment to professional development, and an exciting chance to collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple research councils solving challenging problems at the intersection of data, governance, and organisational transformation. As Deputy Director of Data Technology, you will provide the technical leadership that turns UKRI s data strategy into reality. Acting as our enterprise authority for data technology, you ll set the standards, platforms and architecture that enable UKRI to operate as a single data-driven organisation. This role sits at the centre of UKRI s ambitions for modern data platforms, AI-enabled insight and trusted research intelligence. Working closely with the Chief Data Officer, you ll shape one of the UK s most important public-sector data ecosystems. You ll combine deep technical expertise with the ability to influence at scale, driving adoption across councils, programmes and functions without direct line authority. In order to demonstrate your ability to fulfil this role, applicants should be able to demonstrate experience with the following essential criteria within their application: Leadership of large-scale data platforms (cloud-native, enterprise environments) Experience in complex, federated organisations Strong expertise across: Data architecture, Data engineering, Platform delivery Track record of delivering transformation, not just strategy Experience building and leading high-performing technical teams Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders without direct control Familiarity with modern data ecosystems, including: Lakehouse platforms, streaming, orchestration APIs and data integration patterns, DevSecOps and platform engineering Data governance, privacy, and security-by-design Leadership qualities that combine a systems mindset, the ability to operate at scale, strong judgement, a firm but collaborative style you will have a focus on outcomes and impact, not just technical delivery In addition to this brilliant and fulfilling role, the UKRI will provide you with excellent employee benefits , including eligibility a defined benefit pension scheme (employer contribution of 28.97%) and 30 days annual leave (+ 10.5 public and privilege days). This role is be based at UKRI s locations in Swindon, Harwell, or Nottingham (hybrid working policy of 1-2 days per week on site). The UKRI Data team is predominantly based out of the Swindon office location. Unfortunately, relocation costs will not be reimbursed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in digital and technology leadership. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. In order to apply, applicants must submit the following by 17:00 on Thursday 20th August
Job Title: Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services Location: Birmingham Salary: £42,254 - £43,482 per annum - SS7 Job type: Full-Time, Fixed term until 11th June 2027. UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our Estates & Facilities team as Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services. This exciting fixed-term opportunity will play a key role in delivering the University's sustainability ambitions while leading a range of campus services that directly support the student and staff experience. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities, you will lead the delivery of sustainability initiatives across campus, curriculum and community, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive positive environmental change. You will champion the University's sustainability roadmap, oversee key projects, manage data and reporting requirements, and contribute to achieving ambitious sustainability targets and sector recognition. The role also provides leadership for Campus Services, including compliance, fire safety, planned preventative maintenance and car parking operations. You will be responsible for managing and developing teams, improving service performance, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring the University continues to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of sustainability, excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, and experience of delivering improvement in a complex organisation. If you are passionate about sustainability, operational excellence and making a lasting impact, we would like to hear from you. Interview Dates: 10-11 September or 15-16 September 2026. Candidates will be required to deliver a presentation as part of the selection process. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 23rd August 2026. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Head of Sustainability, Interim Head of Sustainability, Sustainability Manager, Senior Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Lead, Sustainability Director, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Environmental Manager, Sustainability and Environment Manager, Sustainability Operations Manager, Sustainability Programme Manager, Sustainability Project Manager, ESG Manager, ESG Lead, Environmental Compliance Manager, Estates and Sustainability Manager, Head of Estates and Facilities, may also be considered for this role.
Aug 19, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services Location: Birmingham Salary: £42,254 - £43,482 per annum - SS7 Job type: Full-Time, Fixed term until 11th June 2027. UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. The Role: University College Birmingham is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join our Estates & Facilities team as Interim Head of Sustainability & Campus Services. This exciting fixed-term opportunity will play a key role in delivering the University's sustainability ambitions while leading a range of campus services that directly support the student and staff experience. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis until June 2027. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities, you will lead the delivery of sustainability initiatives across campus, curriculum and community, working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to drive positive environmental change. You will champion the University's sustainability roadmap, oversee key projects, manage data and reporting requirements, and contribute to achieving ambitious sustainability targets and sector recognition. The role also provides leadership for Campus Services, including compliance, fire safety, planned preventative maintenance and car parking operations. You will be responsible for managing and developing teams, improving service performance, enhancing the customer experience, and ensuring the University continues to provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. We are looking for an individual with a strong understanding of sustainability, excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills, and experience of delivering improvement in a complex organisation. If you are passionate about sustainability, operational excellence and making a lasting impact, we would like to hear from you. Interview Dates: 10-11 September or 15-16 September 2026. Candidates will be required to deliver a presentation as part of the selection process. Benefits: Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9% Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service. Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle. Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham Hybrid working opportunities Free on-site gym membership Extra Information: All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education. Closing Date - Sunday 23rd August 2026. Interview Date - TBC. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Head of Sustainability, Interim Head of Sustainability, Sustainability Manager, Senior Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Lead, Sustainability Director, Environmental Sustainability Manager, Environmental Manager, Sustainability and Environment Manager, Sustainability Operations Manager, Sustainability Programme Manager, Sustainability Project Manager, ESG Manager, ESG Lead, Environmental Compliance Manager, Estates and Sustainability Manager, Head of Estates and Facilities, may also be considered for this role.
Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Aug 18, 2026
Full time
Location: London, Manchester, Cardiff, Southampton At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling We're looking for Engineers who can lead and inspire teams, collaborating to spearhead the development of the Engine platform for clients all over the world. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. As a Staff Engineer you will: Coach, mentor, and grow a high-performing team, ensuring their well-being as they work on high-impact solutions that bring value to Engine and our customers. Have the opportunity to lead multiple complex projects from inception through to run Get hands-on when needed, using your strong system design skills to help the team make smart architectural decisions and unblock complex challenges. Take ownership of technical challenges critical to the success of the business Identify where existing tooling, applications, or processes can be enhanced and deliver innovative change Collaborate with clients, solution architects, product owners, and other engineers to help meet the client goals Obtain a wide and varied understanding of how banks operate around the world Shape the future capabilities of Engine, including our approach, tooling, automation and architecture. Lead by example in your contributions to the codebase, setting a high bar for others to aim for Champion a healthy engineering culture built on continuous improvement, technical excellence, and a focus on the customer. As an Engineer you will: Contribute to our award winning platform and internal tooling Build new features and products from scratch in a configurable way Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. We are very open about how we deliver software. For the most part we code in Java, but you need not be an expert when you join us! We believe in clean coding, simple solutions, automated testing and continuous deployment. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. We have built our entire banking platform in house and mostly in Java. We are looking for people who want to work on building the tooling that is used by our engineers on a daily basis. As a Staff Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven experience leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams. Delivering change to critical systems in a distributed environment Be a highly proficient developer, maintaining a high standard for technical and coding excellence in the collective, through your own work Good understanding of DevOps practices Delivering complex outcomes across multiple domains and teams Working cross-functionally with technologists from other specialties, and non-technical stakeholders across the business Coaching and mentoring members of a team to upskill and develop them in their career Leading the technical delivery on large scale projects to successful completion The main part of our Backend Tech Stack is listed below, we don't ask that you have experience in all of this, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase AWS & GCP - we're cloud-native Microservice based architecture Kubernetes (EKS) TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana Our Interview process Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with a Staff or Principal Engineer - 45 minutes Take home technical test to be discussed in the next interview Technical & Leadership interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO / Engineering Director / Principal Engineer 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling Bank will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. 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Deputy Director of Digital Products Department: Digital, Data & Technology Group Salary: Starting from £58,225, rising to £67,468 Closing date: Tuesday 08 September 2026 About The Role The Deputy Director of Digital Products leads the teams that build, implement, continually improve and support the University of Bath's applications, digital automation and data integrations, managing a diverse mix of co click apply for full job details
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director of Digital Products Department: Digital, Data & Technology Group Salary: Starting from £58,225, rising to £67,468 Closing date: Tuesday 08 September 2026 About The Role The Deputy Director of Digital Products leads the teams that build, implement, continually improve and support the University of Bath's applications, digital automation and data integrations, managing a diverse mix of co click apply for full job details
Playful Productions Playful Productions founded in 2010 by Matthew Byam Shaw, Nia Janis and Nick Salmon is one of the most eminent, independent theatre production companies in the West End. Recent and current producing and general management work includes Pride, Inter Alia, Wicked, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, MJ The Musical, Born with Teeth and The Fifth Step. We also have many plays and musicals in development and pre-production. We are one of the West End's largest employers and we are passionate about presenting high-quality shows to audiences across the UK and beyond. We are committed to a workplace culture that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion across all departments. Overview Provide dedicated and high-level executive and administrative support to Producer and Company Director Nia Janis across all aspects of her work at Playful Productions including the development, production and ongoing management of theatre productions in the West End, nationally and internationally. This role is pivotal in providing seamless executive support that enables Nia to manage the fast pace and heavy workload that her schedule demands. This is a highly trusted role requiring outstanding judgement, anticipation, organisation and relationship management. Reports to - Nia Janis Line Manager - Nia Janis and Head of People & Culture Executive Support Provide exceptional day-to-day executive support across all areas of Nia's work. Function as a trusted gatekeeper, representative and deputy. Act as the first point of contact for matters relating to Nia, ensuring requests are appropriately managed and triaged and that deadlines are met. Make informed decisions on routine matters, knowing when to act independently and when to seek guidance. Be pre-emptive and several steps ahead at all times. Work at pace, supporting Nia's heavy, urgent workload. Manage highly confidential information with discretion and diplomacy. Coordinate internal sign-offs and approvals requiring Nia's input. Prepare agendas, briefing papers, research, presentations and meeting notes. Prepare, proofread and format documents and presentations to an exceptionally high standard with a strong attention to detail. Arrange meeting spaces, hospitality and technology requirements, and ensure guests are welcomed appropriately. Manage travel, accommodation, restaurants, hospitality, theatre tickets and logistics. Process expenses and invoices accurately and in accordance with company procedures. Attending meetings, rehearsals, performances and events as required. Diary & Time Management Take full ownership and responsibility for an exceptionally busy diary. Forward plan weeks, months and production cycles ahead. Anticipate Nia's requirements and ensure she has the information, resources and preparation she needs. Understand the purpose and desired outcome of every meeting. Be agile, nimble and positive when approaching diary management. Maintain excellent relationships when plans change. Ensure meeting actions are communicated and actioned, disseminating information across the team on Nia's behalf. Inbox & Communication Manage Nia's inbox proactively; flagging, folderising, deleting, archiving and drafting responses where appropriate. Identify priorities and ensure important correspondence never stalls. Brief Nia on key correspondence and recommend actions or responses where appropriate. Draft correspondence in Nia's tone and style where appropriate. Ensure communication flows smoothly between investors, creative teams and all external stakeholders. Take a pivotal role in communicating information across the Directors, Managing Director and Finance Director. Manage invitations, RSVPs and follow-up communications. Maintain accurate contact databases and filing systems. Answer and screen telephone calls, taking accurate messages and handling any general enquiries with the Playful team. Production Knowledge & Support Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Playful's and Nia's slates of productions. Develop a comprehensive understanding of Playful's productions and key stakeholders in order to anticipate needs and provide seamless support. Understand the lifecycle of commercial theatre productions from development through to closure. Understand the requirements of key production milestones including readings, workshops, auditions, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, previews, press nights, running periods, recasts and closings. Anticipate production requirements before they become urgent. Maintain awareness of theatre industry developments, new productions and emerging talent. Work collaboratively across all Playful departments to support company-wide initiatives, events and production activity as required. Keep abreast of new talent in the industry, productions opening and general trends in the West End. Stakeholder Relationships Represent Nia and Playful professionally at all times. Build trusted relationships with producers, general managers, company managers, theatre owners, investors, creative teams, agents, lawyers, marketing teams, press representatives and members of the Playful team. Become a reliable first point of contact for key external relationships. Coordinate gifts, hospitality and relationship-management activity for key stakeholders. Digital & Social Media Manage Nia's professional social media accounts. Draft, schedule and coordinate content for social media accounts. Maintain biographies, proof the website and professional profiles. Respond to general enquiries from artists, agents, writers and other industry contacts on behalf of Nia where appropriate. General Develop an in-depth understanding of Nia's working style, priorities and preferences to provide seamless support. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Nia's wider activities, responsibilities and external commitments in order to provide proactive support. Provide excellent judgement when prioritising competing demands. Manage VIP invitations, guest lists and special events as required. Support the planning and delivery of press nights, readings, workshops, investor events, special projects, VIP visits and industry engagements. Take minutes and record actions at meetings where required. Coordinate couriers and ad hoc logistical arrangements where required. Embody Playful's values of Respect, Collaboration, Hard Work, High Standards, Success and Playfulness. Undertake other duties appropriate to the role. Provide ad hoc personal support as and when required. Person Specification Essential Attributes Extensive experience supporting a senior executive/leader 1:1, ideally in commercial theatre, entertainment or a comparable fast-paced environment. Outstanding diary and inbox management. Exceptional organisational ability with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication. Proven ability to manage upwards with confidence and tact. Naturally proactive with the ability to anticipate needs several steps ahead. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Demonstrable understanding of the commercial theatre industry, its stakeholders and production processes. Calm under pressure with excellent judgement. High levels of integrity and discretion. Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills. Experience managing professional social media accounts. A genuine interest in building a long-term career in executive support within the creative industries. Desirable Attributes Experience supporting a commercial theatre producer or senior creative leader. Knowledge of the West End, Broadway and commercial theatre producing. Experience of proof reading. Experience of liaising with artists. Hours and Place of Work 09.00 - 19.00 Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, and to provide support outside standard office hours where operationally required. The Executive Assistant will be based in the Playful office and might also be expected to accompany Nia to meetings, events and rehearsals as required. Annual Holiday 20 days' holiday during each holiday year, rising to 22 days after two years and 25 days after five years of service, in addition to Bank and Public Holidays. Contract - Permanent. Salary - Competitive and according to experience. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. This job description may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of Playful Productions and its production portfolio.
Aug 15, 2026
Full time
Playful Productions Playful Productions founded in 2010 by Matthew Byam Shaw, Nia Janis and Nick Salmon is one of the most eminent, independent theatre production companies in the West End. Recent and current producing and general management work includes Pride, Inter Alia, Wicked, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, MJ The Musical, Born with Teeth and The Fifth Step. We also have many plays and musicals in development and pre-production. We are one of the West End's largest employers and we are passionate about presenting high-quality shows to audiences across the UK and beyond. We are committed to a workplace culture that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion across all departments. Overview Provide dedicated and high-level executive and administrative support to Producer and Company Director Nia Janis across all aspects of her work at Playful Productions including the development, production and ongoing management of theatre productions in the West End, nationally and internationally. This role is pivotal in providing seamless executive support that enables Nia to manage the fast pace and heavy workload that her schedule demands. This is a highly trusted role requiring outstanding judgement, anticipation, organisation and relationship management. Reports to - Nia Janis Line Manager - Nia Janis and Head of People & Culture Executive Support Provide exceptional day-to-day executive support across all areas of Nia's work. Function as a trusted gatekeeper, representative and deputy. Act as the first point of contact for matters relating to Nia, ensuring requests are appropriately managed and triaged and that deadlines are met. Make informed decisions on routine matters, knowing when to act independently and when to seek guidance. Be pre-emptive and several steps ahead at all times. Work at pace, supporting Nia's heavy, urgent workload. Manage highly confidential information with discretion and diplomacy. Coordinate internal sign-offs and approvals requiring Nia's input. Prepare agendas, briefing papers, research, presentations and meeting notes. Prepare, proofread and format documents and presentations to an exceptionally high standard with a strong attention to detail. Arrange meeting spaces, hospitality and technology requirements, and ensure guests are welcomed appropriately. Manage travel, accommodation, restaurants, hospitality, theatre tickets and logistics. Process expenses and invoices accurately and in accordance with company procedures. Attending meetings, rehearsals, performances and events as required. Diary & Time Management Take full ownership and responsibility for an exceptionally busy diary. Forward plan weeks, months and production cycles ahead. Anticipate Nia's requirements and ensure she has the information, resources and preparation she needs. Understand the purpose and desired outcome of every meeting. Be agile, nimble and positive when approaching diary management. Maintain excellent relationships when plans change. Ensure meeting actions are communicated and actioned, disseminating information across the team on Nia's behalf. Inbox & Communication Manage Nia's inbox proactively; flagging, folderising, deleting, archiving and drafting responses where appropriate. Identify priorities and ensure important correspondence never stalls. Brief Nia on key correspondence and recommend actions or responses where appropriate. Draft correspondence in Nia's tone and style where appropriate. Ensure communication flows smoothly between investors, creative teams and all external stakeholders. Take a pivotal role in communicating information across the Directors, Managing Director and Finance Director. Manage invitations, RSVPs and follow-up communications. Maintain accurate contact databases and filing systems. Answer and screen telephone calls, taking accurate messages and handling any general enquiries with the Playful team. Production Knowledge & Support Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of Playful's and Nia's slates of productions. Develop a comprehensive understanding of Playful's productions and key stakeholders in order to anticipate needs and provide seamless support. Understand the lifecycle of commercial theatre productions from development through to closure. Understand the requirements of key production milestones including readings, workshops, auditions, rehearsals, technical rehearsals, previews, press nights, running periods, recasts and closings. Anticipate production requirements before they become urgent. Maintain awareness of theatre industry developments, new productions and emerging talent. Work collaboratively across all Playful departments to support company-wide initiatives, events and production activity as required. Keep abreast of new talent in the industry, productions opening and general trends in the West End. Stakeholder Relationships Represent Nia and Playful professionally at all times. Build trusted relationships with producers, general managers, company managers, theatre owners, investors, creative teams, agents, lawyers, marketing teams, press representatives and members of the Playful team. Become a reliable first point of contact for key external relationships. Coordinate gifts, hospitality and relationship-management activity for key stakeholders. Digital & Social Media Manage Nia's professional social media accounts. Draft, schedule and coordinate content for social media accounts. Maintain biographies, proof the website and professional profiles. Respond to general enquiries from artists, agents, writers and other industry contacts on behalf of Nia where appropriate. General Develop an in-depth understanding of Nia's working style, priorities and preferences to provide seamless support. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of Nia's wider activities, responsibilities and external commitments in order to provide proactive support. Provide excellent judgement when prioritising competing demands. Manage VIP invitations, guest lists and special events as required. Support the planning and delivery of press nights, readings, workshops, investor events, special projects, VIP visits and industry engagements. Take minutes and record actions at meetings where required. Coordinate couriers and ad hoc logistical arrangements where required. Embody Playful's values of Respect, Collaboration, Hard Work, High Standards, Success and Playfulness. Undertake other duties appropriate to the role. Provide ad hoc personal support as and when required. Person Specification Essential Attributes Extensive experience supporting a senior executive/leader 1:1, ideally in commercial theatre, entertainment or a comparable fast-paced environment. Outstanding diary and inbox management. Exceptional organisational ability with meticulous attention to detail. Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication. Proven ability to manage upwards with confidence and tact. Naturally proactive with the ability to anticipate needs several steps ahead. Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. Demonstrable understanding of the commercial theatre industry, its stakeholders and production processes. Calm under pressure with excellent judgement. High levels of integrity and discretion. Advanced Microsoft Office and Google Workspace skills. Experience managing professional social media accounts. A genuine interest in building a long-term career in executive support within the creative industries. Desirable Attributes Experience supporting a commercial theatre producer or senior creative leader. Knowledge of the West End, Broadway and commercial theatre producing. Experience of proof reading. Experience of liaising with artists. Hours and Place of Work 09.00 - 19.00 Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, and to provide support outside standard office hours where operationally required. The Executive Assistant will be based in the Playful office and might also be expected to accompany Nia to meetings, events and rehearsals as required. Annual Holiday 20 days' holiday during each holiday year, rising to 22 days after two years and 25 days after five years of service, in addition to Bank and Public Holidays. Contract - Permanent. Salary - Competitive and according to experience. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. This job description may be amended from time to time to reflect the evolving needs of Playful Productions and its production portfolio.
