Job Title: Data Migration Lead Location: London / Hybrid - Financial District Contract: 12 months (Outside IR35) Rate: 600 - 650 Reports to: Programme Director / Product Director A leading fintech payments company is seeking a highly experienced Data Migration Lead to oversee the end-to-end delivery of a complex migration programme. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in financial services migrations, particularly in the secure transfer of card credentials and encryption keys, and will be confident managing both the technical and business aspects of large-scale migrations. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth, secure, and compliant migration of sensitive data, working closely with internal teams, third-party providers, and senior stakeholders, including board-level executives. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex data migration programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to a high standard. Specialist Migration Expertise: Oversee the secure migration of card credentials, encryption keys, and other sensitive financial data, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and relevant regulatory requirements. Card Scheme Migration Processes: Manage migration activities in line with card scheme processes, procedures, and compliance standards. Liaise with scheme representatives to coordinate approvals, testing, and go-live readiness. ETL Build & Implementation: Drive and lead the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, ensuring efficient and accurate data movement. Work with development teams to ensure solutions meet security and performance needs. Data Verification & Reconciliation: Oversee validation processes to ensure data integrity pre- and post-migration. Lead reconciliation activities to confirm accuracy of migrated records, balances, and transactional histories. Stakeholder Management: Engage, influence, and manage relationships with stakeholders up to board level. Provide updates, risk assessments, and progress reports to steering committees and executive leadership. Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure all migration activities adhere to compliance obligations, governance standards, and data security policies. Skills & Experience Required 5+ years' experience leading complex data migration programmes in financial services. Proven expertise in securely migrating card credentials and encryption keys. Strong working knowledge of card scheme migration processes and requirements. Hands-on experience with ETL build and deployment. Deep understanding of data verification and financial reconciliation methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including board-level engagement. Strong problem-solving ability and resilience under pressure. Desirable Experience in a payments or card-issuing environment. Knowledge of PCI DSS compliance requirements. Familiarity with other card scheme migration processes (Visa, Amex). PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile project management certification. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a leading fintech payments company and play a pivotal role in a high-impact data migration programme. You'll be working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where collaboration, creativity, and delivery excellence are at the forefront. The role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to be part of a global transformation initiative.
Sep 02, 2025
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Job Title: Data Migration Lead Location: London / Hybrid - Financial District Contract: 12 months (Outside IR35) Rate: 600 - 650 Reports to: Programme Director / Product Director A leading fintech payments company is seeking a highly experienced Data Migration Lead to oversee the end-to-end delivery of a complex migration programme. The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in financial services migrations, particularly in the secure transfer of card credentials and encryption keys, and will be confident managing both the technical and business aspects of large-scale migrations. This role is critical in ensuring the smooth, secure, and compliant migration of sensitive data, working closely with internal teams, third-party providers, and senior stakeholders, including board-level executives. Key Responsibilities Programme Leadership: Lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex data migration programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and to a high standard. Specialist Migration Expertise: Oversee the secure migration of card credentials, encryption keys, and other sensitive financial data, ensuring compliance with PCI DSS and relevant regulatory requirements. Card Scheme Migration Processes: Manage migration activities in line with card scheme processes, procedures, and compliance standards. Liaise with scheme representatives to coordinate approvals, testing, and go-live readiness. ETL Build & Implementation: Drive and lead the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, ensuring efficient and accurate data movement. Work with development teams to ensure solutions meet security and performance needs. Data Verification & Reconciliation: Oversee validation processes to ensure data integrity pre- and post-migration. Lead reconciliation activities to confirm accuracy of migrated records, balances, and transactional histories. Stakeholder Management: Engage, influence, and manage relationships with stakeholders up to board level. Provide updates, risk assessments, and progress reports to steering committees and executive leadership. Risk & Compliance Oversight: Ensure all migration activities adhere to compliance obligations, governance standards, and data security policies. Skills & Experience Required 5+ years' experience leading complex data migration programmes in financial services. Proven expertise in securely migrating card credentials and encryption keys. Strong working knowledge of card scheme migration processes and requirements. Hands-on experience with ETL build and deployment. Deep understanding of data verification and financial reconciliation methodologies. Excellent stakeholder management skills, including board-level engagement. Strong problem-solving ability and resilience under pressure. Desirable Experience in a payments or card-issuing environment. Knowledge of PCI DSS compliance requirements. Familiarity with other card scheme migration processes (Visa, Amex). PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile project management certification. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a leading fintech payments company and play a pivotal role in a high-impact data migration programme. You'll be working in a fast-paced, innovative environment where collaboration, creativity, and delivery excellence are at the forefront. The role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to be part of a global transformation initiative.
An aggressively expanding SME, seeking an ambitious qualified Group Financial Controller. Hays Senior Finance is proud to be exclusively partnering with a dynamic and rapidly scaling tech organisation headquartered in Leeds. This innovative and growing SME is seeking a talented Group Financial Controller to lead and evolve their financial strategy. THE ROLE The Group Financial Controller will oversee the organisation's financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving performance, and delivering strategic financial insights. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both high-level vision and operational precision. Key Responsibilities Consolidate financial results across group entities and provide clear performance reporting. Develop and implement robust financial policies, controls, and procedures across the group. Prepare consolidated financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards. Manage group cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to ensure financial resilience. Identify and implement cost efficiencies and profitability improvements. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes. Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies across jurisdictions. Deliver financial analysis and insights to support board-level decision-making. Lead and mentor finance teams across the group, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Drive financial transformation initiatives, including system upgrades and process automation. Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in a senior finance role within a multi-entity or group structure. Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Strong expertise in group reporting, consolidation, and intercompany transactions. Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools. Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Experience from a Top 4 or Top 10 accounting firm is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to lead and grow finance teams. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software. Experience in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments such as start-ups, private equity, or investor-led businesses. Background in tech sectors such as SaaS, fintech, data platforms, or digital services is a distinct advantage. Must have the right to work in the UK (e.g., citizenship, ILR, or settled/pre-settled status). Why Join Us? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including company bonus. Hybrid working model (3 days in office per week). Clear pathways for professional development and career progression. Inclusive and forward-thinking culture that values innovation and collaboration. HOW TO APPLY If you're a strategic finance leader with a passion for innovation and growth in the tech space, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of a fast-growing organisation.Apply now #
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
An aggressively expanding SME, seeking an ambitious qualified Group Financial Controller. Hays Senior Finance is proud to be exclusively partnering with a dynamic and rapidly scaling tech organisation headquartered in Leeds. This innovative and growing SME is seeking a talented Group Financial Controller to lead and evolve their financial strategy. THE ROLE The Group Financial Controller will oversee the organisation's financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving performance, and delivering strategic financial insights. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both high-level vision and operational precision. Key Responsibilities Consolidate financial results across group entities and provide clear performance reporting. Develop and implement robust financial policies, controls, and procedures across the group. Prepare consolidated financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards. Manage group cash flow, working capital, and treasury functions to ensure financial resilience. Identify and implement cost efficiencies and profitability improvements. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning processes. Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies across jurisdictions. Deliver financial analysis and insights to support board-level decision-making. Lead and mentor finance teams across the group, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Drive financial transformation initiatives, including system upgrades and process automation. Qualifications & Skills Proven experience in a senior finance role within a multi-entity or group structure. Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent). Strong expertise in group reporting, consolidation, and intercompany transactions. Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools. Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and presentation skills. Experience from a Top 4 or Top 10 accounting firm is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to lead and grow finance teams. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial software. Experience in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments such as start-ups, private equity, or investor-led businesses. Background in tech sectors such as SaaS, fintech, data platforms, or digital services is a distinct advantage. Must have the right to work in the UK (e.g., citizenship, ILR, or settled/pre-settled status). Why Join Us? Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including company bonus. Hybrid working model (3 days in office per week). Clear pathways for professional development and career progression. Inclusive and forward-thinking culture that values innovation and collaboration. HOW TO APPLY If you're a strategic finance leader with a passion for innovation and growth in the tech space, we want to hear from you. Take the next step in your career and help shape the future of a fast-growing organisation.Apply now #
Into food, drink, hotels? Fancy engaging with the best and most interesting restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and venues across the UK? An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and results driven Graduate Business Development Executive to join a market-leading media company specialising in digital marketing & booking solutions for the hospitality and restaurant scene. We're looking for talented people who share our enthusiasm for digital marketing and this fun and lively industry. We strive to create a happy and fulfilling work environment where our employees can excel and succeed in a fun, fast-moving, digital media environment. Role Info: Graduate Business Development Exec London £25,000 - £30,000 Basic Plus £35,000 - £42,000 OTE Plus Benefits Package Product / Service: The UK's leading guide to find and book restaurants, bars, venues and events. Facts & Figures: We are the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants, venues and bars. The value of restaurant reservations through our business is estimated to exceed £150m a year. Your Skills: Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven with excellent communication skills and an interest in developing good sales skills. Retail or Hospitality experience. Customer focused. Skills Level. Junior / Graduate 0-2 years experience. Ideally 1-2 years. About Us: For almost 30 years, we have been the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with up-to-date reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants and bars, written by a team of independent critics with the aid of comments from thousands of restaurant customers. Our market-leading website helps people find the right restaurants and venues for their events while at the same time giving restaurants, bars, pubs or other venues the opportunity to promote themselves with various digital marketing tools. We also publish our Top 100 Restaurants in the UK and London awards. Key Responsibilities: + Sourcing new client prospects and their decision makers + Selling digital marketing services to restaurants, pubs, bars, 4 and 5 Star hotels and other venues such as museums, football clubs etc. + Presenting and selling digital marketing solutions within the main channels Restaurants/Bars, Private and Group Dining, Events and Parties, Weddings and Christmas + Presenting and selling our new Reward scheme which using the latest FinTech cardlinking technology approved by Visa, Mastercard and Amex + Educating clients to understand the features and benefits of the product + Nurturing existing customers and driving upselling initiatives + Creating proposals based on client requirements and data insights About You: Required: + Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven + Good written and oral communication skills + Good organisational skills and time management + Confidence to communicate and present at all levels + Highly coachable and eager to learn and grow in your career + Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions Training You Will Receive: + How to present, sell and the psychology of selling + How to negotiate and close deals + SEO and digital marketing + Background knowledge of the hospitality industry + CRM systems and account management + Content management systems What's on Offer: + Competitive salary and regular progression opportunities + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Monthly office socials (From axe throwing to Champagne tasting) + An extra day off for your birthday (with an obligatory caterpillar cake waiting for you on your return to office) + Cycle to work scheme + Healthy snacks in the office + EMI share options Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager! Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Business Development Manager, Account Executive, Sales Development Representative, Sales Executive, Internal Sales, New Business Development, Account Manager, Lead Generation, Sales Executive, Business Development Representative, Restaurant Booking, Restaurant Review, Hospitality Marketing, Graduate Sales, Junior Sales Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Into food, drink, hotels? Fancy engaging with the best and most interesting restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and venues across the UK? An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and results driven Graduate Business Development Executive to join a market-leading media company specialising in digital marketing & booking solutions for the hospitality and restaurant scene. We're looking for talented people who share our enthusiasm for digital marketing and this fun and lively industry. We strive to create a happy and fulfilling work environment where our employees can excel and succeed in a fun, fast-moving, digital media environment. Role Info: Graduate Business Development Exec London £25,000 - £30,000 Basic Plus £35,000 - £42,000 OTE Plus Benefits Package Product / Service: The UK's leading guide to find and book restaurants, bars, venues and events. Facts & Figures: We are the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants, venues and bars. The value of restaurant reservations through our business is estimated to exceed £150m a year. Your Skills: Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven with excellent communication skills and an interest in developing good sales skills. Retail or Hospitality experience. Customer focused. Skills Level. Junior / Graduate 0-2 years experience. Ideally 1-2 years. About Us: For almost 30 years, we have been the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with up-to-date reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants and bars, written by a team of independent critics with the aid of comments from thousands of restaurant customers. Our market-leading website helps people find the right restaurants and venues for their events while at the same time giving restaurants, bars, pubs or other venues the opportunity to promote themselves with various digital marketing tools. We also publish our Top 100 Restaurants in the UK and London awards. Key Responsibilities: + Sourcing new client prospects and their decision makers + Selling digital marketing services to restaurants, pubs, bars, 4 and 5 Star hotels and other venues such as museums, football clubs etc. + Presenting and selling digital marketing solutions within the main channels Restaurants/Bars, Private and Group Dining, Events and Parties, Weddings and Christmas + Presenting and selling our new Reward scheme which using the latest FinTech cardlinking technology approved by Visa, Mastercard and Amex + Educating clients to understand the features and benefits of the product + Nurturing existing customers and driving upselling initiatives + Creating proposals based on client requirements and data insights About You: Required: + Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven + Good written and oral communication skills + Good organisational skills and time management + Confidence to communicate and present at all levels + Highly coachable and eager to learn and grow in your career + Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions Training You Will Receive: + How to present, sell and the psychology of selling + How to negotiate and close deals + SEO and digital marketing + Background knowledge of the hospitality industry + CRM systems and account management + Content management systems What's on Offer: + Competitive salary and regular progression opportunities + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Monthly office socials (From axe throwing to Champagne tasting) + An extra day off for your birthday (with an obligatory caterpillar cake waiting for you on your return to office) + Cycle to work scheme + Healthy snacks in the office + EMI share options Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager! Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Business Development Manager, Account Executive, Sales Development Representative, Sales Executive, Internal Sales, New Business Development, Account Manager, Lead Generation, Sales Executive, Business Development Representative, Restaurant Booking, Restaurant Review, Hospitality Marketing, Graduate Sales, Junior Sales Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
IT Director Company: eMoney FinTech Location: City of London & Gibraltar Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office, occasion travel Salary: (Apply online only)k+ basic salary + Excellent Benefits We are seeking a dynamic IT Director to join our rapidly growing eMoney FinTech client based in London and Gibraltar. The client requires the kind of IT Director who can talk business, as well as explaining technical concepts. The company, backed by private equity, specialises in providing an eMoney platform for businesses, consumers, and emerging financial entities. With our current level of growth, we are in need of an IT Director to oversee the maturation of their IT, business technology, and overall technical architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the strategic vision for the IT function, as well as building and leading a team of 10-15 individuals including engineers, technical, development, and Helpdesk staff. The technical resources are split between London and the Gibraltar back office location. Additionally, the IT Director will play an important role in help to prepare the business for future investment opportunities and business growth into new markets in Europe, and the Middle East. We are looking for a high-calibre IT Director with experience in scaling up and thriving in entrepreneurial environments. Most importantly, we seek a candidate who possesses strong communication skills and can effectively translate technical concepts to non-IT stakeholders and decision makers. This role is based from an office in Central London (City) and offers a hybrid working arrangement. However, occasional travel to Gibraltar will be required, likely on a bi-monthly basis, to visit their data centre and back office locations. We are open-minded on what background the IT Director should come from, but it would be advantageous to have experience of financial services, FinTech, payments or related markets. Hunter Executive Search is managing the recruitment process for this IT Director role as a recruitment consultancy. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
IT Director Company: eMoney FinTech Location: City of London & Gibraltar Working Arrangement: Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office, occasion travel Salary: (Apply online only)k+ basic salary + Excellent Benefits We are seeking a dynamic IT Director to join our rapidly growing eMoney FinTech client based in London and Gibraltar. The client requires the kind of IT Director who can talk business, as well as explaining technical concepts. The company, backed by private equity, specialises in providing an eMoney platform for businesses, consumers, and emerging financial entities. With our current level of growth, we are in need of an IT Director to oversee the maturation of their IT, business technology, and overall technical architecture. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the strategic vision for the IT function, as well as building and leading a team of 10-15 individuals including engineers, technical, development, and Helpdesk staff. The technical resources are split between London and the Gibraltar back office location. Additionally, the IT Director will play an important role in help to prepare the business for future investment opportunities and business growth into new markets in Europe, and the Middle East. We are looking for a high-calibre IT Director with experience in scaling up and thriving in entrepreneurial environments. Most importantly, we seek a candidate who possesses strong communication skills and can effectively translate technical concepts to non-IT stakeholders and decision makers. This role is based from an office in Central London (City) and offers a hybrid working arrangement. However, occasional travel to Gibraltar will be required, likely on a bi-monthly basis, to visit their data centre and back office locations. We are open-minded on what background the IT Director should come from, but it would be advantageous to have experience of financial services, FinTech, payments or related markets. Hunter Executive Search is managing the recruitment process for this IT Director role as a recruitment consultancy. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in the workplace.
Now Hiring: Senior Account Manager - Private Capital Markets Location: London | Full-Time Compensation: Competitive + Generous Benefits Are you a polished, C-level solution seller with deep expertise in Private Capital Markets? Ready to make a meaningful impact with a globally respected firm? Our client is expanding their London Sales Team and looking for a Senior Account Manager to join their high-performing, mission-driven environment. This is your opportunity to sell a best-in-class solution to some of the world's most sophisticated investors, including: Private Equity Direct Lending Venture & Growth Capital Real Estate Institutional Investors Investment Banks & Corporate Development arms of the Fortune 1000 What You'll Be Doing: Own and drive value across your market/region within Private Capital Lead executive-level conversations as a strategic advisor-not just a seller Build and manage a robust pipeline ($1M+ in opportunity) Engage senior stakeholders to identify business challenges and demonstrate ROI Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes from prospecting to close Close deals worth £500k+ in subscription and services annually What You Bring: 8+ years of consultative, value-based B2B sales experience Proven success in enterprise sales, ideally into financial institutions Background in banking, fintech, expert networks, consulting, or related industries Experience selling into private equity, investment banking, or similar Strong executive presence and the ability to act as a trusted advisor Entrepreneurial mindset with a 'get it done' attitude Ideal Candidates Will Have: Domain expertise in Private Capital (PE, VC, Direct Lending, etc.) Experience with enterprise SaaS or data platforms for financial markets Strong existing network in the investment/financial services sector This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global and continually growing company. Interviews are happening next week, this role won't be around for long! Please register your interest today by applying.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Now Hiring: Senior Account Manager - Private Capital Markets Location: London | Full-Time Compensation: Competitive + Generous Benefits Are you a polished, C-level solution seller with deep expertise in Private Capital Markets? Ready to make a meaningful impact with a globally respected firm? Our client is expanding their London Sales Team and looking for a Senior Account Manager to join their high-performing, mission-driven environment. This is your opportunity to sell a best-in-class solution to some of the world's most sophisticated investors, including: Private Equity Direct Lending Venture & Growth Capital Real Estate Institutional Investors Investment Banks & Corporate Development arms of the Fortune 1000 What You'll Be Doing: Own and drive value across your market/region within Private Capital Lead executive-level conversations as a strategic advisor-not just a seller Build and manage a robust pipeline ($1M+ in opportunity) Engage senior stakeholders to identify business challenges and demonstrate ROI Navigate complex, multi-stakeholder sales processes from prospecting to close Close deals worth £500k+ in subscription and services annually What You Bring: 8+ years of consultative, value-based B2B sales experience Proven success in enterprise sales, ideally into financial institutions Background in banking, fintech, expert networks, consulting, or related industries Experience selling into private equity, investment banking, or similar Strong executive presence and the ability to act as a trusted advisor Entrepreneurial mindset with a 'get it done' attitude Ideal Candidates Will Have: Domain expertise in Private Capital (PE, VC, Direct Lending, etc.) Experience with enterprise SaaS or data platforms for financial markets Strong existing network in the investment/financial services sector This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global and continually growing company. Interviews are happening next week, this role won't be around for long! Please register your interest today by applying.
Into food, drink, hotels? Fancy engaging with the best and most interesting restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and venues across the UK? An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and results driven Graduate Business Development Executive to join a market-leading media company specialising in digital marketing & booking solutions for the hospitality and restaurant scene. We're looking for talented people who share our enthusiasm for digital marketing and this fun and lively industry. We strive to create a happy and fulfilling work environment where our employees can excel and succeed in a fun, fast-moving, digital media environment. Role Info: Graduate Business Development Exec London £25,000 - £30,000 Basic Plus £35,000 - £42,000 OTE Plus Benefits Package Product / Service: The UK's leading guide to find and book restaurants, bars, venues and events. Facts & Figures: We are the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants, venues and bars. The value of restaurant reservations through our business is estimated to exceed £150m a year. Your Skills: Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven with excellent communication skills and an interest in developing good sales skills. Retail or Hospitality experience. Customer focused. Skills Level. Junior / Graduate 0-2 years experience. Ideally 1-2 years. About Us: For almost 30 years, we have been the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with up-to-date reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants and bars, written by a team of independent critics with the aid of comments from thousands of restaurant customers. Our market-leading website helps people find the right restaurants and venues for their events while at the same time giving restaurants, bars, pubs or other venues the opportunity to promote themselves with various digital marketing tools. We also publish our Top 100 Restaurants in the UK and London awards. Key Responsibilities: + Sourcing new client prospects and their decision makers + Selling digital marketing services to restaurants, pubs, bars, 4 and 5 Star hotels and other venues such as museums, football clubs etc. + Presenting and selling digital marketing solutions within the main channels - Restaurants/Bars, Private and Group Dining, Events and Parties, Weddings and Christmas + Presenting and selling our new Reward scheme which using the latest FinTech cardlinking technology approved by Visa, Mastercard and Amex + Educating clients to understand the features and benefits of the product + Nurturing existing customers and driving upselling initiatives + Creating proposals based on client requirements and data insights About You: Required: + Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven + Good written and oral communication skills + Good organisational skills and time management + Confidence to communicate and present at all levels + Highly coachable and eager to learn and grow in your career + Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions Training You Will Receive: + How to present, sell and the psychology of selling + How to negotiate and close deals + SEO and digital marketing + Background knowledge of the hospitality industry + CRM systems and account management + Content management systems What's on Offer: + Competitive salary and regular progression opportunities + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Monthly office socials (From axe throwing to Champagne tasting) + An extra day off for your birthday (with an obligatory caterpillar cake waiting for you on your return to office) + Cycle to work scheme + Healthy snacks in the office + EMI share options Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager! Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Business Development Manager, Account Executive, Sales Development Representative, Sales Executive, Internal Sales, New Business Development, Account Manager, Lead Generation, Sales Executive, Business Development Representative, Restaurant Booking, Restaurant Review, Hospitality Marketing, Graduate Sales, Junior Sales Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Into food, drink, hotels? Fancy engaging with the best and most interesting restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and venues across the UK? An exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and results driven Graduate Business Development Executive to join a market-leading media company specialising in digital marketing & booking solutions for the hospitality and restaurant scene. We're looking for talented people who share our enthusiasm for digital marketing and this fun and lively industry. We strive to create a happy and fulfilling work environment where our employees can excel and succeed in a fun, fast-moving, digital media environment. Role Info: Graduate Business Development Exec London £25,000 - £30,000 Basic Plus £35,000 - £42,000 OTE Plus Benefits Package Product / Service: The UK's leading guide to find and book restaurants, bars, venues and events. Facts & Figures: We are the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants, venues and bars. The value of restaurant reservations through our business is estimated to exceed £150m a year. Your Skills: Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven with excellent communication skills and an interest in developing good sales skills. Retail or Hospitality experience. Customer focused. Skills Level. Junior / Graduate 0-2 years experience. Ideally 1-2 years. About Us: For almost 30 years, we have been the market-leading independent restaurant commentator, with up-to-date reviews of over 13,000 London and UK restaurants and bars, written by a team of independent critics with the aid of comments from thousands of restaurant customers. Our market-leading website helps people find the right restaurants and venues for their events while at the same time giving restaurants, bars, pubs or other venues the opportunity to promote themselves with various digital marketing tools. We also publish our Top 100 Restaurants in the UK and London awards. Key Responsibilities: + Sourcing new client prospects and their decision makers + Selling digital marketing services to restaurants, pubs, bars, 4 and 5 Star hotels and other venues such as museums, football clubs etc. + Presenting and selling digital marketing solutions within the main channels - Restaurants/Bars, Private and Group Dining, Events and Parties, Weddings and Christmas + Presenting and selling our new Reward scheme which using the latest FinTech cardlinking technology approved by Visa, Mastercard and Amex + Educating clients to understand the features and benefits of the product + Nurturing existing customers and driving upselling initiatives + Creating proposals based on client requirements and data insights About You: Required: + Self-motivated, confident, commercial and results driven + Good written and oral communication skills + Good organisational skills and time management + Confidence to communicate and present at all levels + Highly coachable and eager to learn and grow in your career + Eligibility to work in the UK without restrictions Training You Will Receive: + How to present, sell and the psychology of selling + How to negotiate and close deals + SEO and digital marketing + Background knowledge of the hospitality industry + CRM systems and account management + Content management systems What's on Offer: + Competitive salary and regular progression opportunities + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Monthly office socials (From axe throwing to Champagne tasting) + An extra day off for your birthday (with an obligatory caterpillar cake waiting for you on your return to office) + Cycle to work scheme + Healthy snacks in the office + EMI share options Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager! Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include: Business Development Manager, Account Executive, Sales Development Representative, Sales Executive, Internal Sales, New Business Development, Account Manager, Lead Generation, Sales Executive, Business Development Representative, Restaurant Booking, Restaurant Review, Hospitality Marketing, Graduate Sales, Junior Sales Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
