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Job Title: Phlebotomist Location: Basildon Salary: 24,320 - 24,465 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full Time As a Phlebotomist, you will play a vital role in patient care by collecting blood samples safely and efficiently from patients across hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and community locations throughout South Essex. Your work ensures accurate and timely laboratory results that are essential to clinical diagnosis and treatment. The role would suit caring, reliable, and detail-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others and take pride in delivering excellent patient care. They thrive in a busy clinical environment and are motivated to learn, grow, and develop professionally. In return, the successful candidate can expect to join a friendly, supportive, and professional team while developing their skills through our Phlebotomy Academy combines practical training and theoretical knowledge to help students succeed. Key Responsibilities: Delivering safe and professional blood sample collection, following infection control and sample identification protocols Working across hospital wards, outpatient clinics, and community settings Providing reassurance and care to all patients, maintaining dignity and professionalism Labelling, handling, and dispatching specimens accurately in line with procedures Maintaining accurate records and documentation (manual and electronic) Using appropriate PPE and adhering to health and safety and infection prevention standards Participating in weekend and bank holiday rotas as part of a flexible shift pattern Completing all mandatory training, including First Aid, manual handling, and phlebotomy refreshers Supporting continuous service improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives Key Requirements: Essential: A good general education (GCSEs or equivalent) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a caring approach Willingness to complete formal phlebotomy and First Aid training Ability to follow procedures accurately and maintain attention to detail Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for multi-site work) Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and bank holidays Desirable: Previous healthcare or care-related experience (training provided) What We Offer: 1,500 annual Wellbeing Allowance SYNLAB Employee Discount Platform - access to exclusive discounts Career Progression Opportunities - clear development pathway to Band 3 and Band 4 roles Accredited Training and Development, including Phlebotomy and First Aid certification About Us: SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services. We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce. Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways. Please note that we reserve the right to close any adverts once we have received enough applications. If you decide to apply for this post but do not hear back from us within two weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been short-listed on this occasion. SYNLAB UK & Ireland is committed to equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate based on any status or condition protected by applicable UK employment law. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Phlebotomy Technician, Phlebotomy Practitioner, Healthcare Assistant (Phlebotomy), Healthcare Assistant, Clinical Support Worker, Nursing Associate, Medical Laboratory Assistant, HCA, CSW, MLA may also be considered for this role.

Quantitative Researcher £150,000 GBP + £100,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients click apply for full job details

Quantitative Researcher/ Trader £150,000 GBP 120,000 Onsite WORKING Location: Central London, Greater London - United Kingdom Type: Permanent My client is a global investment management firm that utilizes a diversified portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies across financial markets that seeks to achieve high quality, uncorrelated returns for their clients click apply for full job details

Job Summary We are seeking a Researcher in Evidence Synthesis (RES) to join our London-based research team and lead the development of HIS guidelines, guidance and bitesize guidance. The post-holder will work with Head of Research Communications, the Chairs of the Guidelines Committee, and the Chairs and members of Guideline Working Parties to modernise and streamline clinical guideline output, rapid evidence reviews and knowledge mobilisation activities, and to identify potential collaboration opportunities for the society. This is a scientific post which requires knowledge and experience in all areas of guideline development, including where possible, the application and limitations of AI search engines in guideline development. The use of rapid and systematic review of evidence is essential. The post holder will work in close conjunction with the Research and Communications Coordinator (administrative) and clinicians and researchers. Responsibilities With Chairs of Guidelines Committee, establish process for guideline development and production. Performance of systematic literature searches using pecific databases such as EMBASE and MEDLINE. Extraction of data according to GRADE principles. Analysis of outputs from systematic literature searches. Carry out collaborative projects with colleagues and members in partner societies. Manage own activities including completing regular progress reports. Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant literature to inform ongoing research efforts. Continual personal professional development of competency, knowledge and skills. Requirements An undergraduate degree (plus a minimum of five years' experience in evidenced based medicine) or advanced degree (or equivalent) in biological or health sciences, health services research, health technology assessment, or a related field. Experience/knowledge of the process of systematic literature reviews. Familiarity with guideline development, e.g. NICE, WHO, Cochrane methodology. Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative evidence synthesis. Demonstrated skills for reading, writing, and synthesizing scientific research material including evaluation and summarising of research findings, and critical appraisal of the literature. Experience of using software to extract, analyse and synthesise data from a variety of sources. Proficiency with reference management and evidence synthesis software, e.g. EndNote, Covidence, Rayyan. Experience in data mining and synthesis of evidence. Understanding of processes and requirements related to the publication in peer-reviewed journals. An eye for detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

UX Researcher 12 Month contract initially Based: Hybrid - Remote/2 days p/w onsite in Manchester Rate: Up to £400 p/d - (via Umbrella company) We have a great opportunity with a world leading organisation where you will be provided with all of the support and development to succeed. A progressive organisation where you can really make a difference. We have a great opportunity for a UX Researcher to join the team. The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for management of the research team. Implementation and management of research processes. Overseeing and assigning appropriate workloads (sprint planning) and ensuring the team is working efficiently and in line with the SME priorities. Providing roadmaps and timelines of completion for project work with strategic insight. Supervision and collaboration on; designing, conducting, analysing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the channels, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modelling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing. A successful Senior User Experience Researcher must be able to mentor and manage a team of UX professionals and work without supervision on multiple concurrent projects. Key Responsibilities: As a UX Researcher you will be accountable for: ? Managing the UX research team and assume responsibility for outputs/deliverables ? Working alongside the Digital Performance & Optimisation Lead to define, implement and champion user centered design strategy and processes ? Ownership of the SME Customer Research Panel - recruitment, engagement and controls ? Designing and conducting usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement ? Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge ? Work with project Stakeholders and team members to test business requirements using the most appropriate method ? Lead, develop and motivate the UX Research Team ? Determine user needs by conducting in-depth analysis across a range of research practices ? Work with Designers & Content Designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives, working together to develop the most appropriate solution for customers ? Manage and develop other researchers to assure and improve research practice ? Lead moderated user testing and workshops. ? Observe UX Team conducting user testing and workshops to ensure done in a complaint and effective way, providing feedback as appropriate ? Promote user centered design principles and best practice across Digital, SME and the Bank - developing a culture of research first ? Conduct in-house research to test new product and concept developments (including user requirements gathering and early stage concept and prototype testing, and other approaches to ensure the user need is fully understood in the service design) ? Consumer Duty - Maintain knowledge of and adherence to all relevant regulatory requirements Key Skills & Experience: ? Team member management ? Usability moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Experimental design ? Test method selection ? Statistical/qualitative/quantitative analysis ? Presentations (verbal and written) KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: ? Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and oral ? Excellent relationship skills - able to operate effectively with internal stakeholders and with external suppliers and partners ? Proven experience of mentorship and management skills ? Proven experience of effective time management of self and others ? Ability to impact assess workload and manage delivery expectations and deadlines appropriately ? Choose appropriate methods and advise on application of research methods to assure best practice ? High level of customer focus and understanding of customer needs ? Experienced in usability test moderating (all types, particularly one-on-one) ? Participant recruiting/screener creation ? Proven experience of managing, executing and analysing usability test sessions ? Proven experience of working in an agile development environment with User Experience teams, designers and developers to create new digital products and services ? Demonstrable ability to take initiative and seek out opportunities to innovate and create effective change ? Precise and high attention to detail ? Be passionate about uses of information architecture/usability/accessibility. ? Experience within a research and digital environment. ? Uses strategic insight and aligns user research activities to inform decision making and action. This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work, If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now for your CV to reach me directly, we will respond as soon as possible. LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds. Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Senior UX Researcher & Designer Location: London/Remote Inside IR35 Contract: 3 months We're looking for a senior UX professional with a research-first mindset (80% research, 20% design) to help shape our client's data visualisation products, supporting the creation of a UI wrapper around dashboards, personalise data for diverse users and scale to avoid siloed reporting. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you'll lead deep user research and deliver actionable insights to inform a major redesign of our reporting platform. What You'll Do: Drive user research to define personas, use cases, and workflows for complex reporting products with multiple access levels. Navigate ambiguous requirements and bring clarity to early-stage product decisions. Collaborate on information architecture for a scalable, intuitive experience - think "website-like" navigation for dashboards. Apply light-touch product design skills to prototype and validate concepts. Engage and manage challenging stakeholders, ensuring alignment and buy-in throughout the process. What We're Looking For: Proven experience in UX research for complex, data-heavy products. Strong background in data visualisation and information architecture. Skilled in persona creation and mapping user journeys for multi-role environments. Ability to work independently, manage stakeholders, and deliver under tight timelines. Solid product design capability for rapid prototyping and concept validation. If this sounds of interest, please apply to discuss further.

We are heading up a recruitment drive for a global consultancy that require a Service Designer to join them on a major government project that's based remotely. This role is inside iR35. -Understand user needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand behaviour and feedback -Good working knowledge of service design in practice -Analyse research findings, data, insight gathering, critical thinking and concept generation -Strong grasp of qualitative/quantitative research methods. Work with researchers to conduct these studies. -Lead workshops to drive actionable outcomes -Support the communication with product owners & policy colleagues to define the customer journey, articulate the vision for products and services -Understand as-is service design and identify improvements. -Create high quality service design deliverables, including personas, experience maps, insights packs, user flow maps, and service blueprints -Provide support and mentor team members

Service Designer - need strong Public Sector experience - remote - 3 months, extending to 12 months - £400 Skills/experience -Understand user needs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to understand behaviour and feedback -Good working knowledge of service design in practice -Analyse research findings, data, insight gathering, critical thinking and concept generation -Strong grasp of qualitative/quantitative research methods. Work with researchers to conduct these studies. -Lead workshops to drive actionable outcomes -Support the communication with product owners & policy colleagues to define the customer journey, articulate the vision for products and services -Understand as-is service design and identify improvements. -Create high quality service design deliverables, including personas, experience maps, insights packs, user flow maps, and service blueprints -Provide support and mentor team members Strong knowledge and proven practical execution of Customer Centric Design Principles Experience in planning and conducting user research, usability testing, interpret feedback and incorporate into future iterations Experience in designing, service design blueprints, customer journey and empathy mapping Experience in facilitation of Design Workshops with a variety of stake holders at all levels of an organisation Proven experience practice knowledge working in Agile Projects from user stories and backlog management to acceptance criteria Proficiency with design tools such as: Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, inVision Studio, Zeplin, Axure RP. Solid understanding of usability and accessibility standards including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) & ISO 9241 Work closely with other designers, commercial and technical teams to execute a balanced approach to delivery. Where required can manage a team(s) and mentor as appropriate. Knowledge of GDS standards

The Tarbell Fellowship is a program designed for early and mid-career journalists who want to delve into the AI beat. Our goal is to build a global network of reporters who understand both the technical and ethical dimensions of AI. Benefits: 10 weeks of intensive AI journalism fundamentals training 1 week journalism summit in the San Francisco Bay Area 9 month placement at a top-tier news outlet Access to leading AI researchers and experts $60,000 to $80,000 stipend for early-career journalists $90,000 to $110,000 stipend for individuals with more than five years of relevant experience Last year's placements included Bloomberg, The Guardian, Time Magazine, NBC News, The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, MIT Tech Review, South China Morning Post, and more. Program runs June 2026 to May 2027. Applications close Jan. 7.

We are recruiting for a Land Researcher for our client based in the Brownhills area. This is an excellent. flexible opportunity for a supportive and friendly company. You will need a patient personality with strong eye for detail, and ability to navigate Google Earth speedily and effectively. Potential for progression and more responsibility for the right person. Full time or part time hours considered - 25-40 per week. Company: Land development business Job Title: Land Researcher Salary - £25-30K + bonus Location - Brownhills (potential for home based working after training period) Role: • Searching for suitable plots of land for development using Google Earth • Taking screen shots and completing charts of relevant data • Taking land measurements via Google Earth programme • Printing and posting letters • Able to complete work with speed and accuracy • Reporting information back to Directors

Are you looking for a role that blends rigorous research with meaningful, client-facing work? Want real ownership of your career while learning directly from industry leaders with 25+ years of experience of executive search expertise? About the Company- Executive Researcher We are a specialist executive search firm dedicated to securing transformative ;leadership talent for high-growth andmarket-lea click apply for full job details

The Union have a new opportunity for a Regional Official , to lead their team in the South West region. Salary: £72,414.00 per annum Hours: 35 per week Contract: Permanent and full time Location: Exeter, EX4 Closing Date: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10.00 am About Us: The Union represents over 120,000 academics, lecturers, trainers, instructors, researchers, managers, administrators, computer staff, librarians and postgraduates in universities, colleges, prisons, adult education and training organisations across the UK. We also have members in the private sector, for example in private training agencies and language schools, as well as members working on a freelance basis. Students training to teach in post-school education also belong to The Union. Regional Official - The Role: The Bargaining & Representation department at The Union is seeking a Regional Official to lead our South West regional team. In this exciting role, based in our Exeter office and reporting to the Head of Bargaining & Representation, your main duties will include: - To be responsible for the effective implementation of national and regional strategic planning in the region - To be responsible for the allocation of duties to nominated regional support official(s) and other regional office staff - To be responsible for securing and maintaining recognition of The Union in the region - To be responsible for the oversight of effective implementation of national agreements, national benchmarks, and other nationally agreed bargaining objectives at branch level - To conduct and support negotiations with employing institutions in accordance with nationally, regionally, and locally agreed bargaining objectives - To initiate negotiations in institutions where procedures and agreements are not in place Regional Official - You: - The post would suit someone with experience of a similar working environment and/or understanding of working for a trade union or other not-for-profit organisation - You will need knowledge of the post-compulsory education sector, sound working knowledge and understanding of employment law, and experience of collective bargaining and trade union organising - With excellent interpersonal skills, you will be able to represent members and to travel within the region Benefits of working for The Union: - Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, and 8 closure days with a pro-rata entitlement for part time staff - Disability leave arrangements - Special leave arrangements - A range of family friendly policies and procedures with enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave schemes - An Employee Assistance Programme that provides access to 24-hour confidential counselling - Access to advice and face-to-face intervention from a Senior Chartered Physiotherapist through the award-winning Physiotherapy Advice Line service - Healthcare Assessment - Flexitime scheme available by agreement where employees can vary their start and finish times or lunch breaks within the set parameters of the Work Life Balance policy - All employees are contractually enrolled into the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) where currently the employee contribution is approximately 6.1% of salary and the employer contribution is approximately 14.5% of salary - We will pay 50% of the net cost of childcare provision for children. The scheme is currently available to employees up to and including Grade G - Interest free season ticket loans to cover the cost of a second-class season ticket between home and the office - The Union will assist with the cost of an eyesight test and the purchase of a basic pair of glasses, where these are required for DSE use - Training and developmental support - Access to over 300 eLearning modules through The Union's online Training Room Application Process The Union is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We invite you to join an online briefing on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at 1pm. If you'd like to attend, please make us aware by noon on Tuesday 16 December 2025. The Union requires its employees to work from their office/in the field for at least 60% of their working week. They may apply to work from home for the remaining 40% but The Union cannot guarantee that this will be agreed. Closing date for applications: Thursday 8 January 2026 at 10 am Interview date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 To submit your application for this exciting Regional Official opportunity, please click 'Apply'

We're looking for a Research Analytics Lead (research agency Director / Senior Associate Director level) to lead on the design and implementation of statistical analysis on survey data. This will involve taking end-to-end ownership of analytical projects, with responsibility for all aspects of their completion, including consulting on research briefs, liaising with our Quantitative Research team, developing analysis plans, conducting multivariate statistical analysis, and communicating the results of that analysis with relevant stakeholders. What you'll do: Lead and oversee complex analytics projects using market research data to drive strategic decisions based on comprehensive understanding of Sky's products and services. Implement advanced analytical techniques (e.g., key driver analysis, segmentation, perceptual mapping, price elasticity) to provide deep insights. Collaborate with quant researchers and data team to devise and implement innovative research solutions. Drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective project management and proactively resolving issues. Present findings up to MD level in a confident and engaging manner, championing the customer viewpoint. Uphold the highest quality standards in accordance with MRS guidelines, setting benchmarks for excellence. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in applying multivariate statistics to survey data, with expertise in designing and analysing Choice Based Conjoint and Menu Based Conjoint projects, including previous employment experience in a market research agency. Working proficiency in conducting analysis using a programming language like R / Python Solid theoretical understanding of commonly used statistical techniques, including significance testing, correlation, regression, correspondence analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, etc. Ability to understand business issues, collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend their decisions and opportunities, and translate their business questions into a research/analytics plan. Skilled in creating and presenting insights, summarizing patterns and findings into a compelling narrative, and professionally presenting this to stakeholders. Thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoying innovative and creative work. Enthusiastic about task-focused delivery, fast-paced work, and overcoming challenges. Strong multi-tasking abilities, flexibility, and patience in a fluid setting. Team overview Working as a member of our in-house research team, you'll have the opportunity to overcome the frustration of not being able to see your findings being actioned; you'll get to embed, build and see how your research is driving Sky's believe in better strategy. From TV shows to brands, new product development to marketing strategy, as part of Sky's Consumer Group there is a wealth of variety to encourage innovative research approaches The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. 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.

Summary We are the public body that looks after England's historic environment. We champion historic places, helping people understand, value and care for them. Historic England have a fantastic opportunity for you to join us as our Head of Scientific Dating. This is a full time, permanent post. The location of this role is National where we offer hybrid working, you will be based in one of our following offices and from home - Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth (Fort Cumberland) and Cambridge. We offer a wide benefits package including a competitive defined benefit pension scheme to which we make 28.97% employer contributions, a generous 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites across the country and development opportunities to ensure you achieve your goals. £40,545 - £48,000 pro-rata dependant on experience and location. National £40,545 - £45,000 pro-rata Greater London+ £43,651 - £48,000 pro-rata To view our full range of benefits please follow the link here . What you will be doing The Scientific Dating Team provide research, support and advice to Historic England and the wider sector on the appropriate use of scientific dating techniques and the chronological modelling of archaeological sites, buildings and sediments. The team has expertise in dendrochronology, radiocarbon dating and other methods of scientific dating. In this role you will work closely with other parts of the Investigative Science Team (Fort Cumberland Laboratories and Science Advisors), as well as Historic England's Archaeological Investigation Team, Regions Group staff and the wider sector. Our purpose is to understand the character, date and condition of historic places, objects and materials. We develop and promote evidence-based technical policy, standards and best practice. We also provide specialist advice and analysis to all Historic England colleagues, the English Heritage Trust (through a Shared Service agreement) and the wider heritage sector. Overall purpose of the job: To provide leadership for the Scientific Dating Team. To provide management, quality assurance, and financial oversight of the programme of scientific dating carried out by Historic England. To oversee the delivery of specialist dating services to support both statutory and designation casework at Historic England, the work of English Heritage, and beyond. To develop and promote evidence-based, authoritative, technical advice, standards and best-practice guidance. To ensure the results of scientific dating carried out at, or funded by, Historic England are robust, secure and accessible. To maintain a strategic overview of sector needs in capacity and training, and in collaboration with the sector, seek ways to address these. Who we are looking for: Experience of team management or the management of complex programmes An appropriate qualification, preferably a post-graduate degree, or equivalent experience, in archaeology, historic buildings research, and/or an appropriate science An excellent understanding of the application of scientific dating to archaeological sites, past landscapes and historic buildings A good understanding of archaeological post-excavation stratigraphic analysis, with knowledge or experience of English commercial archaeology and/or the English historic buildings sector and its working practices Evidence of successful project management and/or the management of researchers and contractors Management of budgets and finances Please note your application will be scored and assessed against the above criteria. We are an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we would be happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the job with you. Having won the Gold Award from MIND for workplace wellbeing in seven consecutive years, we also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We are an inclusive employer and believe that flexible working options are for everyone. We want to make sure our working arrangements don't prevent anyone from joining us because of their personal circumstances. We also want to provide you with the best balance in your home and work life that we can. We are open to considering options including job sharing, part-time working, compressed hours working and different working locations, including hybrid working. Please visit our jobs pages or contact us to find out more. Why work for Historic England We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for everyone. Diversity helps us to perform better and attract more people to support our work. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and candidates with disabilities as they are underrepresented within Historic England at this level. Historic England want all of our candidates to shine in the recruitment process. Please tell us what we can do to make sure you can show us your very best self. You can contact us by email at if you have any recruitment queries. At Historic England we use a hiring system called Applied. Applied is a behavioural science-backed recruitment platform that reduces bias, improves quality of hire and increases diversity. We do not use CV application for the majority of our hiring processes. You will answer a selection of questions that allow our hiring teams to test your skills and suitability for the role. At Historic England, we value the expertise and individuality each candidate brings and want to hear about this in your own words. If you require the use or AI tools or other resources to support your application, we ask that all information is factually accurate, original, and reflects your own experience. To best represent yourself, we encourage you to write in your own words and use AI-generated content only as inspiration-not as direct input. Provisional virtual interview date: 17th December 2025 Please follow the link for a full copy of the Job Description -

The Sales and Commercial Support Executive will play a pivotal role in partnering with sales teams and managing pipelines for commercial researchers and senior stakeholders. This permanent role requires strong organisational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office to ensure smooth information and process management. Client Details This role is within a data and market research firm that offers a results-driven environment with opportunities for professional growth and direct exposure to senior management. Description In this role you will: Provide administrative and commercial administrative assistance sales teams to help achieve targets. Manage and maintain sales pipelines and related documentation. Utilise Microsoft Excel for basic database management, including filters and VLOOKUP. Proof and update sales presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint. Coordinate and manage communication between internal teams and external stakeholders. Support the organisation and execution of team meetings and events. Assist in tracking and reporting sales performance metrics. Ensure the accuracy and timely entry of data into relevant systems. Profile A successful Sales and Commercial Support Executive should have: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage information and processes effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience supporting sales teams and managing pipelines. Basic knowledge of database management, with familiarity with filters and VLOOKUP being advantageous. Confidence in working collaboratively with various stakeholders, including senior management. Job Offer This role offers: Generous pension contribution. Hybrid working arrangements for flexibility and work-life balance. 25 days of holiday leave annually. Team socials and quarterly functions. Direct exposure to the CEO and senior management for rapid skill development. If you're ready to take on a rewarding role and take the next step in your career, apply now to join this exciting opportunity as a Sales and Commercial Support Executive!

Direct Marketing Acquisition Manager (Direct Response) You will develop and oversee a specialist area of direct response marketing, taking responsibility for paid media activity resulting in giving and prize-led support, and the associated programme and products. You will ensure the highest standard of quality and compliance, across a diverse programme mix. You ll manage significant income and expenditure budgets and deliver exceptional fundraising campaigns to drive an ambitious growth plan, accelerating progress towards a cure. Collaborating with different teams across the charity, you ll be planning, managing and delivering the direct marketing programme across a range of media including digital, TV, telephone, and print. Activities in the acquisition portfolio are diverse; from delivering an established, successful core programme to playing an important role in exciting cross-organisational projects. You ll work with a team of three across a range of channels, media and projects at the charity; speaking to range of audiences with one theme in common compelling people to stand with us for a cure. Key Responsibilities: Programme and campaign management Lead the development and delivery of the direct marketing acquisition programme and strategy, with a particular focus on the direct response elements. To be responsible for reviewing and developing our Weekly Lottery Strategy to maximize income. Oversee the delivery of the direct response acquisition campaigns; ensuring they are in market on time, on budget and on brand. Deliver consistent, structured testing to ensure continuous improvement. Where appropriate and worthwhile, ensure testing is applied to all activity and reviewed with recommendations acted upon. Involvement in charity-wide projects and groups; putting supporters at the heart of what we do, as well as playing a key role in the delivery of our Fundraising & Marketing Strategy. Management of all key acquisition suppliers including routine reviews, briefing, optimisation and general relationship management. Annual planning of acquisition direct marketing; including input to operational planning and development of relevant marketing plans. Ensure the campaign planning and delivery cycle is adhered to across the team, and all stakeholders are well managed. Ensure routine end of campaign reviews and analysis (with suppliers as well as your own), with proactive adaptation of plans to optimise results. Ensure contingency plans and activities are in place to close any expected income gaps. People management Management and development of a team of three, with two direct reports. Empowering team members to succeed and grow with clear, SMART goals and development plans in place. Complete routine 1-1 meetings and annual appraisals with direct reports. Developing a high performing team who work collaboratively across the charity. Agency relationship management across a variety of partners and suppliers, from building relationships and negotiating, to contract and routine performance reviews. Working closely with the Supporter Care and Data teams to ensure the acquisition activity and processes are well understood and that they can support the team as best possible. Budget management and reporting Annual budgeting of direct marketing programmes and campaigns. Regular forecasting in line with the annual cycle, making recommendations around budget allocation and managing expectations throughout. KPI tracking, trend analysis and interrogation of results at all levels. Regular financial performance reporting. Programme optimisation to ensure contribution targets are met and contingency planning as required. Detailed reporting geared towards a longer-term view of performance, covering long-term & ROI modelling, lifetime value and considering supporter experience and engagement. What we are looking for: Budget management experience preferably across expenditure and income Campaign management specifically direct marketing campaigns Media planning experience across a range of media types Agency management including creative and professional acquisition fundraising agencies as well as others such as printers and market researchers Demonstrable people management experience Ability to understand complex data sets and compile meaningful reports and analysis Excellent attention to detail Strategic and critical thinking Getting the best out of people and agencies Understanding of compliance in direct marketing Additional Information: Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office. Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events. Our Office : Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. Salary : Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits. Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information. The closing date for applications is the 4th January 2026 , with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the publication of its academic journals. Editorial Assistant for RGS-IBG Journals Department: Research and Higher Education (RHED) Responsible to: Managing Editor Location: South Kensington, London with option for home working. Hours: 0.4 FTE (Two days per week, with a preference for working on Monday and Tuesday). Contract: 6 months, fixed-term Salary: £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum) About Us The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education. The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers. We work with a wide range of audiences. This includes teachers and pupils in schools, academics and researchers in higher education institutions, professional geographers in the workplace, and researchers and expeditioners in the field, but also members of the public with a curiosity about our world. About You and the Role This is an exciting opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the academic peer review and publishing process and provides an excellent opportunity to work with the academic community. The role is ideally suited to someone with very strong organisational and communication skills and an understanding of and interest in contemporary academic geography. The Society publishes five peer-reviewed geography journals, four of which are managed by the Society s Managing Editor: T ransactions of the Institute of British Geographers (TIBG), The Geographical Journal, Area, and Geo: Geography and Environment. This role will provide administrative support for the transition from ScholarOne to Research Exchange screening and review platform. Key responsibilities Screen and process submitted papers and communicate with authors to ensure correct formatting, anonymity, word length, responses to reviewers. Screen for AI-generated submissions and references and liaise with Managing Editor to ensure papers meet ethical publishing standards for consideration. Maintain a record of all submitted papers in an Excel spreadsheet format (already established). Screen accepted papers and communicate with authors to ensure corrected files are uploaded for production. Send post-publication emails to reviewers and authors. Support the Managing Editor in setting up new workflows for Research Exchange. Potential for supporting with finding and inviting peer reviewers Salary and Benefits This is a part time (0.4 FTE), six month fixed-term post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of six weeks. The salary range for this post is £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum) depending on experience and qualifications. This post is based in South Kensington, London, there are options for home working. There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following: For this role a 14-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm. Flexible working arrangements with home working possible. 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays for full time staff, pro rata to 10 days per annum. Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance. Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer. Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary. Corporate eye care vouchers. Cycle to work scheme. Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support. Applications must be received by 9.30am, 11 December. Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 15 December. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline. No agencies please.

We're looking for a Research Analytics Lead (research agency Director / Senior Associate Director level) to lead on the design and implementation of statistical analysis on survey data. This will involve taking end-to-end ownership of analytical projects, with responsibility for all aspects of their completion, including consulting on research briefs, liaising with our Quantitative Research team, developing analysis plans, conducting multivariate statistical analysis, and communicating the results of that analysis with relevant stakeholders. What you'll do: Lead and oversee complex analytics projects using market research data to drive strategic decisions based on comprehensive understanding of Sky's products and services. Implement advanced analytical techniques (e.g., key driver analysis, segmentation, perceptual mapping, price elasticity) to provide deep insights. Collaborate with quant researchers and data team to devise and implement innovative research solutions. Drive projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder engagement, ensuring effective project management and proactively resolving issues. Present findings up to MD level in a confident and engaging manner, championing the customer viewpoint. Uphold the highest quality standards in accordance with MRS guidelines, setting benchmarks for excellence. What you'll bring: Extensive experience in applying multivariate statistics to survey data, with expertise in designing and analysing Choice Based Conjoint and Menu Based Conjoint projects, including previous employment experience in a market research agency. Working proficiency in conducting analysis using a programming language like R / Python Solid theoretical understanding of commonly used statistical techniques, including significance testing, correlation, regression, correspondence analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, etc. Ability to understand business issues, collaborate with stakeholders to comprehend their decisions and opportunities, and translate their business questions into a research/analytics plan. Skilled in creating and presenting insights, summarizing patterns and findings into a compelling narrative, and professionally presenting this to stakeholders. Thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoying innovative and creative work. Enthusiastic about task-focused delivery, fast-paced work, and overcoming challenges. Strong multi-tasking abilities, flexibility, and patience in a fluid setting. Team overview Working as a member of our in-house research team, you'll have the opportunity to overcome the frustration of not being able to see your findings being actioned; you'll get to embed, build and see how your research is driving Sky's believe in better strategy. From TV shows to brands, new product development to marketing strategy, as part of Sky's Consumer Group there is a wealth of variety to encourage innovative research approaches The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about . Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. 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.