Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Marketing Executive to join our Marketing Department, located at our Head Office in Halifax. Location: Halifax, HX2 0DF Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Immediate start available Salary: Competitive, Dependent upon experience, reviewed annually Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am till 4.00pm (1-hour unpaid break per day) About Us: Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a multi-modal operator & has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a One stop shop service. - Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing - Heavy Lift - Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management - Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services - Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide Marketing Executive Key Responsibilities: - Design, edit and manage social media campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement - Create tailored content for specific social media platforms using Adobe Creative Suite - Attend site visits to document projects and operate drone and camera equipment for visual content creation - Communicate with other departments to identify upcoming projects and align marketing efforts accordingly - Plan PR and social media campaigns to enhance brand reputation and reach. Plan future PR coverage to maximise media exposure and maintain a positive brand image - Prepare award write-ups and submissions to gain recognition in relevant industry awards - Write press releases to announce company news, achievements and equipment purchases Marketing Executive You: - Experience in a similar role - Proficient in using a PC (Essential) - Strong knowledge of social media platforms, their best practices and current trends - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and visual aesthetics - Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders - Full UK driving license - This role is based within our Marketing Department at Collett & Sons Head Office in Halifax. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend projects across the country, some of which may take place at weekends Marketing Executive Benefits: - 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday - Company contributions to the Company pension scheme is offered subject to conditions - Holiday Purchase Scheme subject to conditions - The successful applicant will be offered the relevant training courses to assist their skill set in the role Join our team at Collett & Sons and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional transport and logistics solutions. Apply now for this Marketing Executive opportunity and showcase your marketing expertise in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Collett & Sons have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic Marketing Executive to join our Marketing Department, located at our Head Office in Halifax. Location: Halifax, HX2 0DF Job Type: Full Time, Permanent, Immediate start available Salary: Competitive, Dependent upon experience, reviewed annually Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am till 4.00pm (1-hour unpaid break per day) About Us: Collett & Sons Ltd is a successful family-owned Company, established since 1928. Originally founded as a Transport Company, it has developed in to a multi-modal operator & has been set in to 4 closely run Divisions to reflect the diverse nature of the business and clients it serves. The 4 Divisions are integrated between each other which allow a One stop shop service. - Transport - Undertaking General transport, Freight Forwarding and Warehousing - Heavy Lift - Heavy transport, Crane Hire, Lifting & Project management - Marine - Vessel Chartering operations, Stevedoring, Port and Ships Agency services - Consulting - Undertaking Route surveying, site access studies & reporting The Company specialise in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Heavy Engineering, Renewables and Civil & Infrastructure markets, transporting and moving difficult loads within the UK & Worldwide Marketing Executive Key Responsibilities: - Design, edit and manage social media campaigns to increase brand visibility and engagement - Create tailored content for specific social media platforms using Adobe Creative Suite - Attend site visits to document projects and operate drone and camera equipment for visual content creation - Communicate with other departments to identify upcoming projects and align marketing efforts accordingly - Plan PR and social media campaigns to enhance brand reputation and reach. Plan future PR coverage to maximise media exposure and maintain a positive brand image - Prepare award write-ups and submissions to gain recognition in relevant industry awards - Write press releases to announce company news, achievements and equipment purchases Marketing Executive You: - Experience in a similar role - Proficient in using a PC (Essential) - Strong knowledge of social media platforms, their best practices and current trends - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Creative mindset with a keen eye for design and visual aesthetics - Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders - Full UK driving license - This role is based within our Marketing Department at Collett & Sons Head Office in Halifax. The successful candidate will also be expected to attend projects across the country, some of which may take place at weekends Marketing Executive Benefits: - 28 days Holiday per year including Bank Holiday - Company contributions to the Company pension scheme is offered subject to conditions - Holiday Purchase Scheme subject to conditions - The successful applicant will be offered the relevant training courses to assist their skill set in the role Join our team at Collett & Sons and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional transport and logistics solutions. Apply now for this Marketing Executive opportunity and showcase your marketing expertise in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Watford, Hertfordshire
Senior Finance Business Partner Hertfordshire (Hybrid) 65,000 - 70,000 + Bonus + Benefits About the Role Fantastic opportunity to join a market leader with excellent career development scope. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner to support a range of large-scale transformational projects that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency. This role will play a pivotal part in costing, analysing, and operationalising projects that contribute directly to organisational success. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step away from traditional, month-end heavy roles - here, month-end duties are minimal. Instead, you'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations Managers, supporting them on a raft of technology and capital investment projects. Exposure to large-scale capital projects would be highly advantageous. You'll be involved in numerous high-profile projects in a fast-moving, dynamic environment with significant investment. This requires the ability to get up to speed quickly, partner effectively with the business, and present clear and insightful performance updates. You'll also have regular exposure to the executive team, providing reviews of performance, actuals versus budget, and explaining key variances through concise and impactful analysis. What You'll Do Partner with stakeholders to ensure projects are accurately costed, tracked, and managed within budgets. Deliver ongoing forecasts and scenario modelling as assumptions evolve. Act as a trusted advisor, providing commercial insight, presenting to senior stakeholders, and constructively challenging assumptions to drive optimal outcomes. Develop and present financial reporting packs to monitor spend, forecast, risks, and opportunities. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and guidance to project teams. Deliver clear, insightful performance summaries, highlighting variances and trends to the executive team. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong project finance experience with excellent knowledge of Capex / Opex. Experience of working on large-scale capital or technology projects desirable. Advanced Excel modelling and PowerPoint skills. Comfortable working with large datasets and financial systems. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to work cross-functionally. Confident business partner, presenter, and challenger, able to build credibility with senior stakeholders. Self-starter with the ability to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment with lots happening at once. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner Hertfordshire (Hybrid) 65,000 - 70,000 + Bonus + Benefits About the Role Fantastic opportunity to join a market leader with excellent career development scope. We are looking for an experienced and commercially focused Finance Business Partner to support a range of large-scale transformational projects that drive revenue growth and operational efficiency. This role will play a pivotal part in costing, analysing, and operationalising projects that contribute directly to organisational success. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step away from traditional, month-end heavy roles - here, month-end duties are minimal. Instead, you'll work closely with Project Managers and Operations Managers, supporting them on a raft of technology and capital investment projects. Exposure to large-scale capital projects would be highly advantageous. You'll be involved in numerous high-profile projects in a fast-moving, dynamic environment with significant investment. This requires the ability to get up to speed quickly, partner effectively with the business, and present clear and insightful performance updates. You'll also have regular exposure to the executive team, providing reviews of performance, actuals versus budget, and explaining key variances through concise and impactful analysis. What You'll Do Partner with stakeholders to ensure projects are accurately costed, tracked, and managed within budgets. Deliver ongoing forecasts and scenario modelling as assumptions evolve. Act as a trusted advisor, providing commercial insight, presenting to senior stakeholders, and constructively challenging assumptions to drive optimal outcomes. Develop and present financial reporting packs to monitor spend, forecast, risks, and opportunities. Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and guidance to project teams. Deliver clear, insightful performance summaries, highlighting variances and trends to the executive team. What We're Looking For Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). Strong project finance experience with excellent knowledge of Capex / Opex. Experience of working on large-scale capital or technology projects desirable. Advanced Excel modelling and PowerPoint skills. Comfortable working with large datasets and financial systems. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and influencing skills. Strong commercial awareness with the ability to work cross-functionally. Confident business partner, presenter, and challenger, able to build credibility with senior stakeholders. Self-starter with the ability to prioritise and thrive in a fast-paced environment with lots happening at once. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
We are partnering with a well-established organisation seeking a skilled Project Manager (Dynamics 365) to join their dynamic IT team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Location - Wokingham (min 2-3 days per week onsite) Duration - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Responsibilities Work collaboratively with various Development and Infrastructure teams, Quality Assurance and Product. Management to ensure successful delivery of the projects with committed deliverables. Identify risks, track dependencies and remove impediments. Track and communicate team velocity and sprint progress to all affected teams and management. Work remotely and onsite with a diverse group of stakeholders in different time zones. Document Product roadmaps in coordination with Product Managers. Regularly report to senior leadership, providing updates on progress, risks, roadblocks and financials. Assist with project planning and prioritisation. Required Experience Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. Experience in a project management capacity with evidence of managing complex software projects. Degree in Management or IT/Systems related discipline preferred. A proven understanding of project principles and project management techniques. Knowledge of Azure DevOps, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Teams. Ability to analyse team progress, present appropriate information/charts and provide executive level presentations. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure. Note that this opportunity is being offered on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract and requires candidate to commute to the Wokingham site several times per week. Apply as soon as possible and one of our team will reach out to discuss further. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we cannot reply to every applicant. If you have not heard back within 7 days then your application has been unsuccessful.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
We are partnering with a well-established organisation seeking a skilled Project Manager (Dynamics 365) to join their dynamic IT team for a 6-month fixed-term contract. Location - Wokingham (min 2-3 days per week onsite) Duration - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract Responsibilities Work collaboratively with various Development and Infrastructure teams, Quality Assurance and Product. Management to ensure successful delivery of the projects with committed deliverables. Identify risks, track dependencies and remove impediments. Track and communicate team velocity and sprint progress to all affected teams and management. Work remotely and onsite with a diverse group of stakeholders in different time zones. Document Product roadmaps in coordination with Product Managers. Regularly report to senior leadership, providing updates on progress, risks, roadblocks and financials. Assist with project planning and prioritisation. Required Experience Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance and Operations. Experience in a project management capacity with evidence of managing complex software projects. Degree in Management or IT/Systems related discipline preferred. A proven understanding of project principles and project management techniques. Knowledge of Azure DevOps, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook and Teams. Ability to analyse team progress, present appropriate information/charts and provide executive level presentations. Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure. Note that this opportunity is being offered on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract and requires candidate to commute to the Wokingham site several times per week. Apply as soon as possible and one of our team will reach out to discuss further. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we cannot reply to every applicant. If you have not heard back within 7 days then your application has been unsuccessful.
Company profile: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to help drive the expansion of our diversified product portfolio in the thriving packaging sector. A company that manufactures and supplies packaging, particularly aluminium packaging, to various industries like food manufacturing, processing, and baking. If you're passionate about generating new business, building long-lasting relationships, and making a tangible business impact, this opportunity is for you! Title: New Business Development executive Salary: £50,000, bonus, car and benefits. Fully remote working if desired. What we're looking for: A seasoned expert in the packaging industry who excels at prospecting and securing new customer accounts, driving underlying business growth. A track record of identifying high-potential leads and converting them into new customer opportunities. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. A 'can do'/ 'hunter' mindset who thrives on achieving the unachievable Role and Responsibilities: The Business Development Executive will be responsible for establishing, leading, and driving new business growth opportunities across the portfolio. This individual will play a key role in expanding our customer base by generating high-quality leads and converting them into long-term, profitable business revenue.The successful candidate will excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and possess a strong "hunter" mentality, thriving in a target-driven atmosphere. With a passion for finding and driving new business development and a proven track record of closing deals, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company s growth trajectory. As a new business development executive, you will be responsible for: Drive the expansion of our product portfolio in the commodity lines sector. Identify, generate, and qualify high-quality leads through targeted outreach and market research. Cold calling capability and confidence is critical to this role. Convert leads into long-term, profitable client relationships by understanding their needs and presenting tailored solutions. Lead all aspects of the sales cycle, from initial contact to deal closure and corresponding account management administrative tasks. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects, ensuring a continuous flow of business opportunities. Collaborate with marketing and design department ensuring marketing literature is kept up to date and relevant to target market. Develop and implement strategies to increase market share and business revenue. Collaborate with internal teams to align product offerings with client needs and market trends. Collaborate with the operations, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure product availability, timely delivery, and quality assurance. Reporting and forecasting: Track and report on business development activities, including lead generation, sales performance, and market insights via CRM platform. Create forecasts and sales reports for management to assess business growth and trends. Accelerate Growth: Drive the expansion of our product portfolio in the commodity sector by identifying new business opportunities and expanding our market presence. Lead Generation & Qualification: Proactively identify, generate, and qualify high-quality leads through targeted outreach, market research, and strategic networking. Relationship Building: Convert leads into long-term, profitable client relationships by understanding client needs and presenting tailored solutions that drive success. Sales Cycle Ownership: Take charge of the entire sales process from initial contact through to deal closure and ensure smooth account management and follow-through. Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects, ensuring a continuous flow of new business opportunities and sustained revenue growth. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and design teams to ensure marketing materials are up-to-date and aligned with the target market. Growth Strategy Implementation: Design and implement strategies to increase market share, revenue, and the overall footprint of our business in the sector. Product & Market Alignment: Collaborate with internal teams to align product offerings with client needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes. Operational Synergy: Partner with operations, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure product availability, timely delivery, and exceptional quality assurance. Reporting & Forecasting: Use CRM tools to track and report on sales activities, lead generation, performance, and market insights to inform strategic decisions and business forecasts. Business Insights: Prepare and present sales forecasts and reports to leadership, helping assess business growth trends and overall performance. Qualifications and knowledge: Essential: Packaging industry knowledge Knowledge of distributor model within industry. Demonstrated success at lead generation and conversion into new business. Hunger to grow revenue and unlock new opportunities Entrepreneurial, can do / hunter mindset Excellent interpersonal skills Must hold clean driving license and be prepared to travel regularly to attend customer meetings. That may involve overnight stays. Desirable: Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or relevant field
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Company profile: We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to help drive the expansion of our diversified product portfolio in the thriving packaging sector. A company that manufactures and supplies packaging, particularly aluminium packaging, to various industries like food manufacturing, processing, and baking. If you're passionate about generating new business, building long-lasting relationships, and making a tangible business impact, this opportunity is for you! Title: New Business Development executive Salary: £50,000, bonus, car and benefits. Fully remote working if desired. What we're looking for: A seasoned expert in the packaging industry who excels at prospecting and securing new customer accounts, driving underlying business growth. A track record of identifying high-potential leads and converting them into new customer opportunities. Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. A 'can do'/ 'hunter' mindset who thrives on achieving the unachievable Role and Responsibilities: The Business Development Executive will be responsible for establishing, leading, and driving new business growth opportunities across the portfolio. This individual will play a key role in expanding our customer base by generating high-quality leads and converting them into long-term, profitable business revenue.The successful candidate will excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and possess a strong "hunter" mentality, thriving in a target-driven atmosphere. With a passion for finding and driving new business development and a proven track record of closing deals, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company s growth trajectory. As a new business development executive, you will be responsible for: Drive the expansion of our product portfolio in the commodity lines sector. Identify, generate, and qualify high-quality leads through targeted outreach and market research. Cold calling capability and confidence is critical to this role. Convert leads into long-term, profitable client relationships by understanding their needs and presenting tailored solutions. Lead all aspects of the sales cycle, from initial contact to deal closure and corresponding account management administrative tasks. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects, ensuring a continuous flow of business opportunities. Collaborate with marketing and design department ensuring marketing literature is kept up to date and relevant to target market. Develop and implement strategies to increase market share and business revenue. Collaborate with internal teams to align product offerings with client needs and market trends. Collaborate with the operations, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure product availability, timely delivery, and quality assurance. Reporting and forecasting: Track and report on business development activities, including lead generation, sales performance, and market insights via CRM platform. Create forecasts and sales reports for management to assess business growth and trends. Accelerate Growth: Drive the expansion of our product portfolio in the commodity sector by identifying new business opportunities and expanding our market presence. Lead Generation & Qualification: Proactively identify, generate, and qualify high-quality leads through targeted outreach, market research, and strategic networking. Relationship Building: Convert leads into long-term, profitable client relationships by understanding client needs and presenting tailored solutions that drive success. Sales Cycle Ownership: Take charge of the entire sales process from initial contact through to deal closure and ensure smooth account management and follow-through. Pipeline Development: Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects, ensuring a continuous flow of new business opportunities and sustained revenue growth. Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and design teams to ensure marketing materials are up-to-date and aligned with the target market. Growth Strategy Implementation: Design and implement strategies to increase market share, revenue, and the overall footprint of our business in the sector. Product & Market Alignment: Collaborate with internal teams to align product offerings with client needs, market trends, and competitive landscapes. Operational Synergy: Partner with operations, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure product availability, timely delivery, and exceptional quality assurance. Reporting & Forecasting: Use CRM tools to track and report on sales activities, lead generation, performance, and market insights to inform strategic decisions and business forecasts. Business Insights: Prepare and present sales forecasts and reports to leadership, helping assess business growth trends and overall performance. Qualifications and knowledge: Essential: Packaging industry knowledge Knowledge of distributor model within industry. Demonstrated success at lead generation and conversion into new business. Hunger to grow revenue and unlock new opportunities Entrepreneurial, can do / hunter mindset Excellent interpersonal skills Must hold clean driving license and be prepared to travel regularly to attend customer meetings. That may involve overnight stays. Desirable: Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or relevant field
Role: Business Development Manager Location: Derby, Derbyshire, England Sector: Construction Supplies / Building Materials / Builders Merchants (Any background in Construction or Sales is applicable) Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 + Car + Phone + Laptop + Bonus Our Business requires an experienced and methodical Business Development Manager to work fully remotely and cover Derbyshire, in the builders merchant/timber merchant sector. The role as Business Development Manager will include new client initial Interactions and onboarding, as well as the development of existing accounts. Therefore, it can be considered inheritance of a warm desk, with legacy clients and initial considerable billings. This Business Development Manager role is selling a range of construction and civil engineering related products. Selling into the Sub Contractors, House builders and merchants alike. Building relations with people at all levels, this Business Development Executive role requires a natural salesperson. The role as a Business Development Manager here, would be Ideal for an experienced external sales consultant, from a construction or builders merchant background, but all backgrounds in sales are applicable. The right person may also have internal sales experience, looking to make the step up to build their own client base and start making considerable bonus'. As a Business Development Manager Duties will include, but are not limited to Communicate regularly with, and build business relationships with key personnel of your designated customer base Working together with the Branch Managers to identify new sales opportunities Link in with other branches and Key Account Managers as necessary Follow up all potential opportunities with customers Obtain new accounts and grow them to maximise their potential Maintain margin levels and increase were possible, as laid out by directors Ensure all relevant sales opportunities which fall outside of your designated area, are passed to the relevant branch for follow up React to specific sales needs as outlined by the Branch Manager, Operations Manager or Directors Support marketing and promotional activities within both the branch and field Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved Attend sales and other pre-arranged meetings as and when required Effective diary management, ensuring all calls and visits are recorded accurately onto the relevant systems (full system training will be provided) Work with customers to assist with plans in the pipeline, in order to plan for the next project Responsible for maintaining and keeping cleansed your personal company ledger Key Requirements for a Business Development Manager : Demonstrated success in business development or account management within the construction, landscaping, or building materials sector. In-depth understanding of distributor and stockist sales channels, ideally within the merchant or trade supply environment. Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and convert growth opportunities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role. Flexibility to travel regionally and nationally for customer visits, trade shows, and partner meetings. Proficient with CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Key Personal Characteristics for the incoming Business Development Manager : Ability to build rapport quickly and earn trust with a wide range of stakeholders. Confident communicator with the ability to present effectively in group settings. Commercially minded with a proactive and results-driven attitude. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong organisational skills and self-discipline to manage time A problem-solving approach combined with a passion for delivering customer success. Full training on the specific company policies and procedures will be given, however, understanding of the overall process and job role, is essential. Highly competitive salary and benefits, as well as fantastic working environment and career prospects for the right person. If you feel you have the relevant experience and skill set, please apply to this job advert and the company hiring manager will be in touch. Alternatively, call Liam on (phone number removed) for further information INDHIGH
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Role: Business Development Manager Location: Derby, Derbyshire, England Sector: Construction Supplies / Building Materials / Builders Merchants (Any background in Construction or Sales is applicable) Salary: 40,000 - 45,000 + Car + Phone + Laptop + Bonus Our Business requires an experienced and methodical Business Development Manager to work fully remotely and cover Derbyshire, in the builders merchant/timber merchant sector. The role as Business Development Manager will include new client initial Interactions and onboarding, as well as the development of existing accounts. Therefore, it can be considered inheritance of a warm desk, with legacy clients and initial considerable billings. This Business Development Manager role is selling a range of construction and civil engineering related products. Selling into the Sub Contractors, House builders and merchants alike. Building relations with people at all levels, this Business Development Executive role requires a natural salesperson. The role as a Business Development Manager here, would be Ideal for an experienced external sales consultant, from a construction or builders merchant background, but all backgrounds in sales are applicable. The right person may also have internal sales experience, looking to make the step up to build their own client base and start making considerable bonus'. As a Business Development Manager Duties will include, but are not limited to Communicate regularly with, and build business relationships with key personnel of your designated customer base Working together with the Branch Managers to identify new sales opportunities Link in with other branches and Key Account Managers as necessary Follow up all potential opportunities with customers Obtain new accounts and grow them to maximise their potential Maintain margin levels and increase were possible, as laid out by directors Ensure all relevant sales opportunities which fall outside of your designated area, are passed to the relevant branch for follow up React to specific sales needs as outlined by the Branch Manager, Operations Manager or Directors Support marketing and promotional activities within both the branch and field Ensure sales and profit targets are achieved Attend sales and other pre-arranged meetings as and when required Effective diary management, ensuring all calls and visits are recorded accurately onto the relevant systems (full system training will be provided) Work with customers to assist with plans in the pipeline, in order to plan for the next project Responsible for maintaining and keeping cleansed your personal company ledger Key Requirements for a Business Development Manager : Demonstrated success in business development or account management within the construction, landscaping, or building materials sector. In-depth understanding of distributor and stockist sales channels, ideally within the merchant or trade supply environment. Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify and convert growth opportunities. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. Highly self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a field-based role. Flexibility to travel regionally and nationally for customer visits, trade shows, and partner meetings. Proficient with CRM systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office Suite. Key Personal Characteristics for the incoming Business Development Manager : Ability to build rapport quickly and earn trust with a wide range of stakeholders. Confident communicator with the ability to present effectively in group settings. Commercially minded with a proactive and results-driven attitude. Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Strong organisational skills and self-discipline to manage time A problem-solving approach combined with a passion for delivering customer success. Full training on the specific company policies and procedures will be given, however, understanding of the overall process and job role, is essential. Highly competitive salary and benefits, as well as fantastic working environment and career prospects for the right person. If you feel you have the relevant experience and skill set, please apply to this job advert and the company hiring manager will be in touch. Alternatively, call Liam on (phone number removed) for further information INDHIGH
We re looking for an exceptional leader to join Community Action Redbridge as our new Operations Director a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation. With an income of just under £1 million and a diverse portfolio of new and established grant-funded programmes, we re entering a period of transformation, with ambitious plans to grow our impact and strengthen our organisational resilience. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices, and working collaboratively to create social change.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
We re looking for an exceptional leader to join Community Action Redbridge as our new Operations Director a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation. With an income of just under £1 million and a diverse portfolio of new and established grant-funded programmes, we re entering a period of transformation, with ambitious plans to grow our impact and strengthen our organisational resilience. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices, and working collaboratively to create social change.
Brilliant opportunity to take both a strategic and hands-on lead role in delivering the prestigious award and events programme at this highly regarded UK Association/Body (within the marketing sector) - lead team of 2 Execs as the team deliver a brilliant events calendar for varied audiences within the marketing sector. Who are you joining? Leading trade association within a specialist area of the marketing sector - over 400 corporate members - from leading brands to agencies, forming Europe's largest community within this area of specialist marketeers. The organization has c. 60 employees. The Events team support the objectives of the Organization (education, representation, community, standards) and the events they deliver to support this include the major industry awards programme and gala event, networking, thought leadership events, 2 x conferences (150 pax), and webinar events programme - all focusing on supporting and celebrating the industry, it's development, innovation and members. Their values are to be Genuine, Innovative, Inspiring and Helpful in all aspects of their work. Role: As Head of Events and Awards you'll report into the Operations Director, and manage a team of two Events Executives. You'll lead the planning, growth and delivery of their flagship Awards programme (over 30 categories, all aspects from judging panels on, to the delivery of final awards event, so lots of communication and project management alongside the event ops is required), and also their wider events calendar. From industry conferences to cutting-edge webinars, you'll curate and deliver unforgettable and brilliantly delivered experiences that inspire their community, elevate best practice and champion excellence within their field. What you'll do Own the strategy and execution of the industry leading Awards programme and event, from entries and judging to the showstopping ceremony Lead the Association's year-round events calendar, overseeing in-person and virtual events that engage members and industry leaders - oversee 2 x Event Executives Manage budgets, logistics and teams to deliver seamless, high-impact and relevant events/experiences Shape long-term strategy in line with member needs and the Association's priorities Build and nurture relationships across corporate members from within the marketing sector - brands, agencies and sponsors to grow participation and partnerships What you'll bring You'll have a background of proven success delivering complex events and awards programmes - an Association background is ideal, though not essential - ideally experienced dealing with a committee/membership led focus/objectives You'll have excellent event and project management skills, and enjoy the delivery of complex event/awards programmes, the importance of detail alongside the big picture Alongside excellent event operations and keen eye for detail, you'll bring a commercial and strategic mindset with creative flair Strong leadership, team development Good stakeholder engagement skills Excellent project management and communication abilities A hands-on, can-do attitude - ready to lead from the front and hands on to deliver on the detail This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a prestigious and interesting event portfolio in a friendly, purpose-driven organisation that values genuine, innovative, inspiring and helpful people. If you're looking for a fabulous opportunity and ready to step up into a Head of Events role, or are an existing Head of Events who enjoys the hands-on alongside the strategic elements within your role, then APPLY NOW!
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Brilliant opportunity to take both a strategic and hands-on lead role in delivering the prestigious award and events programme at this highly regarded UK Association/Body (within the marketing sector) - lead team of 2 Execs as the team deliver a brilliant events calendar for varied audiences within the marketing sector. Who are you joining? Leading trade association within a specialist area of the marketing sector - over 400 corporate members - from leading brands to agencies, forming Europe's largest community within this area of specialist marketeers. The organization has c. 60 employees. The Events team support the objectives of the Organization (education, representation, community, standards) and the events they deliver to support this include the major industry awards programme and gala event, networking, thought leadership events, 2 x conferences (150 pax), and webinar events programme - all focusing on supporting and celebrating the industry, it's development, innovation and members. Their values are to be Genuine, Innovative, Inspiring and Helpful in all aspects of their work. Role: As Head of Events and Awards you'll report into the Operations Director, and manage a team of two Events Executives. You'll lead the planning, growth and delivery of their flagship Awards programme (over 30 categories, all aspects from judging panels on, to the delivery of final awards event, so lots of communication and project management alongside the event ops is required), and also their wider events calendar. From industry conferences to cutting-edge webinars, you'll curate and deliver unforgettable and brilliantly delivered experiences that inspire their community, elevate best practice and champion excellence within their field. What you'll do Own the strategy and execution of the industry leading Awards programme and event, from entries and judging to the showstopping ceremony Lead the Association's year-round events calendar, overseeing in-person and virtual events that engage members and industry leaders - oversee 2 x Event Executives Manage budgets, logistics and teams to deliver seamless, high-impact and relevant events/experiences Shape long-term strategy in line with member needs and the Association's priorities Build and nurture relationships across corporate members from within the marketing sector - brands, agencies and sponsors to grow participation and partnerships What you'll bring You'll have a background of proven success delivering complex events and awards programmes - an Association background is ideal, though not essential - ideally experienced dealing with a committee/membership led focus/objectives You'll have excellent event and project management skills, and enjoy the delivery of complex event/awards programmes, the importance of detail alongside the big picture Alongside excellent event operations and keen eye for detail, you'll bring a commercial and strategic mindset with creative flair Strong leadership, team development Good stakeholder engagement skills Excellent project management and communication abilities A hands-on, can-do attitude - ready to lead from the front and hands on to deliver on the detail This is a standout opportunity to take ownership of a prestigious and interesting event portfolio in a friendly, purpose-driven organisation that values genuine, innovative, inspiring and helpful people. If you're looking for a fabulous opportunity and ready to step up into a Head of Events role, or are an existing Head of Events who enjoys the hands-on alongside the strategic elements within your role, then APPLY NOW!
Job Description Effectively managing and motivating the UK based Quality Auditors for all DO & CO Units in the UK, ensuring that they are being developed, have direction, and are provided with meaningful feedback Implementing legal requirements of Food Safety, as well as constantly improving the HACCP System and food safety procedures based on the Codex Alimentarius Ensuring compliance with HALAL requirements and preparing the annual certification Completing Supplier Audits liaising with the Purchasing Manager to ensure the raw materials comply with exceptionally high DO & CO standards. All ingredients should have an internal specification Managing and planning scheduled audits, like Hygiene Audits, Glass and Foreign Body Audits, GMP and HACCP Audits Liaising with external bodies like EHO and FSA to ensure the production is updated when the legislations are amended. You will strive to achieve the annual third party certification in accordance to FSSC 22000 Standard Building partnerships with customers. Identifying and investigating non-compliance and act as appropriate Establishing processes to ensure all specifications and recipes are up to date Forward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders Completing quality assessment reports, following through, and acting as necessary Working closely with the Executive teams and Operations Manager to ensure safe products Responsible for approval of current and new supplier data analysis and statistical interpretation Maintaining accurate and up to date documentation. All procedures are subject to document control including issue date and number Investigating complaints. You will record all complaints and oversee the investigations providing feedback to our partners, suppliers, and Senior Management Precise and accurate reporting to the Executive Team and Head Office Taking responsibility for all your actions, supporting your team, and celebrating successes as a family Company Description Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress. Qualifications Role model ability, leading a team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to provide the best service with a problem-solving mentality Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies Meticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track DO & CO standards Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family Have a great understanding and working knowledge of your department and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach HACCP & Food Hygiene Certification BSc Food Science or previous experience in a similar role Highly proficient in Microsoft Office package with excellent working knowledge of reporting and managing data Understanding of Health and Safety principles. Understanding of Sustainability requirements Additional Information We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Competitive Salary Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities. A business where you can have a real impact, we're not afraid of new ideas! Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
Job Description Effectively managing and motivating the UK based Quality Auditors for all DO & CO Units in the UK, ensuring that they are being developed, have direction, and are provided with meaningful feedback Implementing legal requirements of Food Safety, as well as constantly improving the HACCP System and food safety procedures based on the Codex Alimentarius Ensuring compliance with HALAL requirements and preparing the annual certification Completing Supplier Audits liaising with the Purchasing Manager to ensure the raw materials comply with exceptionally high DO & CO standards. All ingredients should have an internal specification Managing and planning scheduled audits, like Hygiene Audits, Glass and Foreign Body Audits, GMP and HACCP Audits Liaising with external bodies like EHO and FSA to ensure the production is updated when the legislations are amended. You will strive to achieve the annual third party certification in accordance to FSSC 22000 Standard Building partnerships with customers. Identifying and investigating non-compliance and act as appropriate Establishing processes to ensure all specifications and recipes are up to date Forward, strategic thinking leader always looking to exceed targets and expectations whilst maintaining the collectiveness of the team and culture of DO & CO Maintaining good working relationships with all DO & CO family members as well as our partners, vendors, and other stakeholders Completing quality assessment reports, following through, and acting as necessary Working closely with the Executive teams and Operations Manager to ensure safe products Responsible for approval of current and new supplier data analysis and statistical interpretation Maintaining accurate and up to date documentation. All procedures are subject to document control including issue date and number Investigating complaints. You will record all complaints and oversee the investigations providing feedback to our partners, suppliers, and Senior Management Precise and accurate reporting to the Executive Team and Head Office Taking responsibility for all your actions, supporting your team, and celebrating successes as a family Company Description Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress. Qualifications Role model ability, leading a team, ready to roll up your sleeves and do what is needed to provide the best service with a problem-solving mentality Passion for high-end cuisine, love for food and motivation to deliver exceptional service Well presented, professional individual with a can-do, positive attitude that indulges in team success The ability to be a positive change champion for DO & CO, identifying key impact areas and priorities and supporting change programmes and strategies Meticulous attention to detail and data driven with the ability to influence different departments to suggest, implement and track DO & CO standards Build strong relationships with colleagues, mentoring and motivating, creating a team spirit, encouraging them to be at their best You are a clear and engaging communicator, strong written and verbal English, and will use a variety of methods to keep the team well informed Flexible in the way you think, making decisions efficiently and handling change to ensure everything we do is right for our partners and the DO & CO family Have a great understanding and working knowledge of your department and be the expert in delivering practical actions for its improvement by taking a hands-on approach HACCP & Food Hygiene Certification BSc Food Science or previous experience in a similar role Highly proficient in Microsoft Office package with excellent working knowledge of reporting and managing data Understanding of Health and Safety principles. Understanding of Sustainability requirements Additional Information We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including: Competitive Salary Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities. A business where you can have a real impact, we're not afraid of new ideas! Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year's Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team. The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking a new and exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, 149 additional bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club and a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before. We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort. Salary The on-target earning potential for this role is £35,717.76, comprising a base rate of £33,196.80 supplemented by an estimated £2,520.96 in gratuities, ensuring a rewarding compensation package. About the role We're looking for a hardworking and proactive Back of House Assistant Manager to help oversee the smooth running of our kitchen operations. You'll support the Kitchen Porter Manager in leading the porter team, ensuring all kitchen areas are clean, organised, and fully equipped to support a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day management of the kitchen porter team Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas Organise cleaning schedules and ensure duties are carried out efficiently and thoroughly Assist with inventory management of cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment Train and motivate new and existing porters Step in for the Kitchen Porter Manager when needed Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Liaise with chefs and kitchen staff to meet operational needs About you Previous experience in a kitchen porter role Experience in a supervisory or team leader capacity is preferred Strong work ethic with a hands-on, lead by example approach Excellent time management and communication skills Able to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards Belfry Benefits Learning & Development We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential. Wellness We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing. Showing our appreciation We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts. Making a difference We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our community contributions. Our Values Working here is more than 'just a job': we are a community that values each individual's contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other's success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day - aren't just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.
Sep 06, 2025
Full time
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is an award-winning hotel, home to 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites, several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and spa. Our three golf courses, including The Brabazon, are recognised as world-class, and home to this year's Betfred British Masters. Whether you're drawn to our iconic golf courses, the serenity of the spa, the excitement of guest services, or our behind-the-scenes operations, there's a place for you in our vibrant team. The Belfry has undergone a major expansion and renovation with an investment of over £80 million, marking a new and exciting chapter in our history. The resort has been transformed with the addition of The Masters Suite, a stunning new event space, 149 additional bedrooms, a state-of-the-art leisure club and a host of other enhancements that elevate the Belfry experience like never before. We believe in taking care of our team just as much as we do our guests. That's why we were named in the 2024 Caterer's Top 30 Best Places to Work, as well as Springboard's 2024 Best Employer. So, join us on our journey as we unveil a new and unparalleled resort. Salary The on-target earning potential for this role is £35,717.76, comprising a base rate of £33,196.80 supplemented by an estimated £2,520.96 in gratuities, ensuring a rewarding compensation package. About the role We're looking for a hardworking and proactive Back of House Assistant Manager to help oversee the smooth running of our kitchen operations. You'll support the Kitchen Porter Manager in leading the porter team, ensuring all kitchen areas are clean, organised, and fully equipped to support a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen environment. Key Responsibilities: Support the day-to-day management of the kitchen porter team Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas Organise cleaning schedules and ensure duties are carried out efficiently and thoroughly Assist with inventory management of cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment Train and motivate new and existing porters Step in for the Kitchen Porter Manager when needed Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations Liaise with chefs and kitchen staff to meet operational needs About you Previous experience in a kitchen porter role Experience in a supervisory or team leader capacity is preferred Strong work ethic with a hands-on, lead by example approach Excellent time management and communication skills Able to thrive in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards Belfry Benefits Learning & Development We inspire and develop our team through on-the-job coaching & mentoring, in-house training and provide access to our online learning platform, The Belfry Campus. We offer apprenticeships in a host of subjects delivering nationally recognised qualifications to help advance careers, and our LEAD development programme empowers and inspires our teams to grow from Team Member through to Executive roles. We aim to promote internally where possible, nurture ambition and ensure all our team looking to progress have development plans in place, to support you to achieve your potential. Wellness We prioritise your wellbeing with discounted gym memberships and wellness programmes for personal growth. Partnering with The Burnt Chef Project, we offer mental health support and access to funded counselling. Our healthcare schemes include life assurance, 24-hour GP services, and health cash-plans, while our Menopause Support programme provides tailored assistance. With Wagestream access, you can easily track earnings, manage savings, and access wages on your terms, promoting financial wellness. Our Cycle2Work scheme supports sustainable travel for environmental and team wellbeing. Showing our appreciation We appreciate our team with our annual Belfry Awards, long service recognition, and extra holidays for loyalty and team events. Enjoy discounts at our resort's restaurants, bars, spa, and golf, for you and your friends & family. Access to Perkbox provides discounts & vouchers for everyday use plus on the spot rewards for your hard work. We provide free parking, a subsidised taxi service, and complimentary meals during shifts. Making a difference We are committed to sustainability and are proud of our Silver Award from Green Tourism and GEO Certification. The Belfry, spanning 550 acres in the Midlands, prioritises giving back to our local community and protecting wildlife. We integrate ESG into everything we do, from charity initiatives, raising over £20,000 last year, to golf course maintenance. We track charitable work at personal, departmental, and resort-wide levels to showcase our community contributions. Our Values Working here is more than 'just a job': we are a community that values each individual's contribution and growth, whilst supporting each other's success - regardless of department or role. Our Belfry Beliefs - Make a Difference, Own Our Actions, Better Together, and Deliver Every Day - aren't just words; they're the foundation of our culture and the essence of who we are.
Operations Manager Derby area Elderly Nursing Care Homes Covering small group of Nursing Homes The Salary is £65,000 per year + Benefits Desirable to be a Registered Nurse with an active NMC Pin Brief: A unique opportunity for an ambitious Operations Manager to oversee the management of a small group of Nursing & Residential Care homes in the Derby area The Opportunity : Excellent chance for an experi click apply for full job details
Sep 05, 2025
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Operations Manager Derby area Elderly Nursing Care Homes Covering small group of Nursing Homes The Salary is £65,000 per year + Benefits Desirable to be a Registered Nurse with an active NMC Pin Brief: A unique opportunity for an ambitious Operations Manager to oversee the management of a small group of Nursing & Residential Care homes in the Derby area The Opportunity : Excellent chance for an experi click apply for full job details
Claims Analytics Manager - Motor & Home The Claims Analytics Manager will support the Head of Claims Data & Analytics by leading on an area of the analytics function within the Claims department, covering Motor and Home. This role focuses on leveraging data to drive insights, improving claims handling efficiency in support of the Claims Operation, and supporting efficiency and indemnity improvement initiatives. The role holder will be a crucial link between the claims function and wider areas of the business such as Pricing and Actuarial, ensuring emerging trends are anticipated, quantified and communicated. They will develop the analytics team, ensuring analysis is robust and well-governed, using up to date statistical techniques. Main Responsibilities as Claims Analytics Manager - Motor & Home: Data Analytics: Analyse claims data to identify trends and patterns. Utilise data analytics tools and techniques to gain valuable insights that support claims handling efficiency and effectiveness. Business Insight: Produce materials to input to the Long-Term Pricing Process and other senior management meetings. Ensure there is a link between the Claims operation and the wider technical areas of the business. Continuous Improvement: Track and report on the benefits of continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure these initiatives are delivering value and driving operational improvements. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Claims Operations Managers and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights. Shape the questions and understand the rationale behind data requests. Assist with prioritisation. Performance Management & Reporting: Establish key performance metrics to monitor claims data performance. Regularly track and report on the effectiveness of data-driven initiatives to senior leaders and other stakeholders. People Management: Develop the skills and capabilities of direct reports. Provide training and support to the wider claims team to enhance data literacy and analytical capabilities. Process Improvement: Collaborate with claims teams to identify opportunities for process improvement based on data-driven insights. Streamline claims workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Skills and experience you need as Claims Analytics Manager - Motor & Home: Analytical Skills: Prior experience in data analytics within Personal Lines Insurance is essential. The role holder should have a strong understanding of data quality and the potential of rich, complete, and accurate data. Management Skills: Ability to motivate and develop analysts. Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to drive through change. Communication: Ability to communicate complex messages at both executive and delivery team levels. Proficiency in data storytelling and designing clear presentations. Customer Focus: Places the internal customer at the heart of their work. Works effectively with customer/user experience design teams to deliver the best possible experience. Prioritisation: Uses critical thinking and problem-solving to make sound prioritisation decisions. Manages stakeholders' expectations effectively. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Claims Analytics Manager - Motor & Home The Claims Analytics Manager will support the Head of Claims Data & Analytics by leading on an area of the analytics function within the Claims department, covering Motor and Home. This role focuses on leveraging data to drive insights, improving claims handling efficiency in support of the Claims Operation, and supporting efficiency and indemnity improvement initiatives. The role holder will be a crucial link between the claims function and wider areas of the business such as Pricing and Actuarial, ensuring emerging trends are anticipated, quantified and communicated. They will develop the analytics team, ensuring analysis is robust and well-governed, using up to date statistical techniques. Main Responsibilities as Claims Analytics Manager - Motor & Home: Data Analytics: Analyse claims data to identify trends and patterns. Utilise data analytics tools and techniques to gain valuable insights that support claims handling efficiency and effectiveness. Business Insight: Produce materials to input to the Long-Term Pricing Process and other senior management meetings. Ensure there is a link between the Claims operation and the wider technical areas of the business. Continuous Improvement: Track and report on the benefits of continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure these initiatives are delivering value and driving operational improvements. Stakeholder Management: Work closely with Claims Operations Managers and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights. Shape the questions and understand the rationale behind data requests. Assist with prioritisation. Performance Management & Reporting: Establish key performance metrics to monitor claims data performance. Regularly track and report on the effectiveness of data-driven initiatives to senior leaders and other stakeholders. People Management: Develop the skills and capabilities of direct reports. Provide training and support to the wider claims team to enhance data literacy and analytical capabilities. Process Improvement: Collaborate with claims teams to identify opportunities for process improvement based on data-driven insights. Streamline claims workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Skills and experience you need as Claims Analytics Manager - Motor & Home: Analytical Skills: Prior experience in data analytics within Personal Lines Insurance is essential. The role holder should have a strong understanding of data quality and the potential of rich, complete, and accurate data. Management Skills: Ability to motivate and develop analysts. Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to drive through change. Communication: Ability to communicate complex messages at both executive and delivery team levels. Proficiency in data storytelling and designing clear presentations. Customer Focus: Places the internal customer at the heart of their work. Works effectively with customer/user experience design teams to deliver the best possible experience. Prioritisation: Uses critical thinking and problem-solving to make sound prioritisation decisions. Manages stakeholders' expectations effectively. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Locations : London Atlanta Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Locations : London Atlanta Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Mackenzie Hotels is looking for a Sous Chef to join us and support managing the kitchen brigade. Duties include to ensure all kitchen staff comply with all aspects of H&S and Food Hygiene, cook food to specification and as ordered by guest to the highest standard, monitoring quality, waste. Reporting to the Head Chef and Operations Team. You will also help Junior kitchen members reach their full potential by helping them develop their skills, and promote good staff moral. To brief and de-brief and allocate daily duties to all members of your Team. To help establish new menu ideas using fresh produce whilst maintaining a designated G.P %. To monitor and assist in cleanliness, stock rotations, ordering, labelling and storage, business levels and prep accordingly. Reporting and recording all information within the guidelines and supporting the Executive Chef to be fully accountable for running a professional kitchen. You will work 5 days out of 7 - please note that this does include working weekends and evenings. What's in it for you? - Up to 50% discount on food and drinks. - Amber Gym, Swim and Tennis Leisure Membership. - Free Golf on our 9 hole golf course. - Fantastic Develop opportunities, including progression if wanted. Live in accommodation available if required. Job Type: Permanent Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Benefits: Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership On-site parking Experience: Chef: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Mackenzie Hotels is looking for a Sous Chef to join us and support managing the kitchen brigade. Duties include to ensure all kitchen staff comply with all aspects of H&S and Food Hygiene, cook food to specification and as ordered by guest to the highest standard, monitoring quality, waste. Reporting to the Head Chef and Operations Team. You will also help Junior kitchen members reach their full potential by helping them develop their skills, and promote good staff moral. To brief and de-brief and allocate daily duties to all members of your Team. To help establish new menu ideas using fresh produce whilst maintaining a designated G.P %. To monitor and assist in cleanliness, stock rotations, ordering, labelling and storage, business levels and prep accordingly. Reporting and recording all information within the guidelines and supporting the Executive Chef to be fully accountable for running a professional kitchen. You will work 5 days out of 7 - please note that this does include working weekends and evenings. What's in it for you? - Up to 50% discount on food and drinks. - Amber Gym, Swim and Tennis Leisure Membership. - Free Golf on our 9 hole golf course. - Fantastic Develop opportunities, including progression if wanted. Live in accommodation available if required. Job Type: Permanent Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Benefits: Discounted or free food Employee discount Gym membership On-site parking Experience: Chef: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Incident Management Analyst (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Position Summary An exciting opportunity to be a part of the Bank's Global Command Centre team, working as an Incident Management Analyst. Our team is responsible for the availability and performance of the Bank's global technology services, enabling operational excellence by detecting, predicting, and preventing customer and business impacting technology incidents and restoring service as quickly as possible when disruptions do occur. The Command Centre EMEA Incident Management Analyst will report into the EMEA Incident Management Lead, and primary responsibilities will include overseeing the Bank's incident posture during the EMEA shift, acting to restore major incidents. Key responsibilities: React to Service failure appropriately according to business impact. Ability to prioritise multiple high priority incidents at any given time. Ensure standard call facilitation and call leadership for all incidents reported. Lead and manage bridge line troubleshooting, engage technical teams, and escalate issues to leadership as needed. Coordination of response efforts across technical teams, senior management, and invested stakeholders. Clear and effective communication when collaborating with stakeholders and internal teams. Experience and confidence in being able to communicate effectively with senior executives. Evaluate the use of all communication channels and ensure they are effectively and consistently utilized. Compose and provide regular updates on incident status to stakeholders, technical teams, and senior management, including Executive communications. Maintain and document accurate status and progress of incident recovery efforts. Ensures all impacts are accurately recorded and documented in the system of record, Maintain detailed records of incidents, including actions taken, outcomes, and lessons learned. Ensure compliance with incident management policies and procedures, serving as a focal point for the stakeholder and associate experience, restoring complex production incidents under tight Service Level Agreements. Continually review and refine incident management processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Key Skills & Experience: Ability to guide, coordinate and challenge technical and stakeholder teams during incident response. Highly developed relationship management, influencing and leadership skills. Technical knowledge: Understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and network operations. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively interact with technical teams, management, and stakeholders. Decision-making: Ability to make timely decisions in critical situations. Organizational: Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple incidents simultaneously. Exceptional ability to remain calm under pressure. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.
Sep 05, 2025
Contractor
Incident Management Analyst (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Position Summary An exciting opportunity to be a part of the Bank's Global Command Centre team, working as an Incident Management Analyst. Our team is responsible for the availability and performance of the Bank's global technology services, enabling operational excellence by detecting, predicting, and preventing customer and business impacting technology incidents and restoring service as quickly as possible when disruptions do occur. The Command Centre EMEA Incident Management Analyst will report into the EMEA Incident Management Lead, and primary responsibilities will include overseeing the Bank's incident posture during the EMEA shift, acting to restore major incidents. Key responsibilities: React to Service failure appropriately according to business impact. Ability to prioritise multiple high priority incidents at any given time. Ensure standard call facilitation and call leadership for all incidents reported. Lead and manage bridge line troubleshooting, engage technical teams, and escalate issues to leadership as needed. Coordination of response efforts across technical teams, senior management, and invested stakeholders. Clear and effective communication when collaborating with stakeholders and internal teams. Experience and confidence in being able to communicate effectively with senior executives. Evaluate the use of all communication channels and ensure they are effectively and consistently utilized. Compose and provide regular updates on incident status to stakeholders, technical teams, and senior management, including Executive communications. Maintain and document accurate status and progress of incident recovery efforts. Ensures all impacts are accurately recorded and documented in the system of record, Maintain detailed records of incidents, including actions taken, outcomes, and lessons learned. Ensure compliance with incident management policies and procedures, serving as a focal point for the stakeholder and associate experience, restoring complex production incidents under tight Service Level Agreements. Continually review and refine incident management processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness. Key Skills & Experience: Ability to guide, coordinate and challenge technical and stakeholder teams during incident response. Highly developed relationship management, influencing and leadership skills. Technical knowledge: Understanding of IT infrastructure, systems, and network operations. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication to effectively interact with technical teams, management, and stakeholders. Decision-making: Ability to make timely decisions in critical situations. Organizational: Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and manage multiple incidents simultaneously. Exceptional ability to remain calm under pressure. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.
Indirect and Site Services Buyer The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe. We are looking for an Indirect and Site Services Buyer to join our busy and growing organisation. Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager and based in Telford, the main function of the role is to be responsible for the procurement of indirect goods and services whilst ensuring value for money, supplier performance, and compliance. Whilst also supporting the operational needs of the business across multiple departments or locations. Key Responsibilities: • Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for indirect spend categories such as facility maintenance, site services, IT services, office supplies, PPE, utilities, catering, and professional services.• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favourable terms.• Work closely with facilities management, EHS, IT, HR, and other departments to understand and fulfil service and supply requirements.• Create, manage, and track purchase orders and contracts within the MRP system.• Ensure timely procurement of services and supplies to prevent disruption to site operations.• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and addressing service issues as they arise.• Participate in or lead RFQs/RFPs and competitive bidding processes for service contracts.• Assist in developing and maintaining approved supplier lists, supplier revalidation and sourcing strategies.• Track spending against budgets and report cost-saving initiatives and procurement metrics.• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and applicable regulations.• Contribute to continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and category management. Required experience/skills/qualifications: Essential: • 2-5 years of procurement experience, ideally focused on indirect or site-related services.• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). Desirable: • CIPS or Train towards• Familiarity with sustainability, compliance, and EHS standards in sourcing.• Experience with supplier performance metrics and vendor development.• Exposure to project-based or CAPEX-related procurement is a plus. Company Benefits: • Competitive Salary• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays• Company pension• Life assurance• Employee discount scheme• Long Service Awards• Monthly STAR Awards• Employee Assistance Programme• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders• Cycle2Work Scheme• Medicash Scheme• Flexi Holiday Scheme The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Location: Telford Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: Competitive You may also have experience in the following: Purchasing Officer, Procurement Executive, Facilities Management, Buying, Purchasing, Procurement Assistant, Buying Coordinator, Purchasing Executive, Buyer, Supply Chain, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Buyer, Site Services Buyer etc. Ref-
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Indirect and Site Services Buyer The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe. We are looking for an Indirect and Site Services Buyer to join our busy and growing organisation. Reporting into the Supply Chain Manager and based in Telford, the main function of the role is to be responsible for the procurement of indirect goods and services whilst ensuring value for money, supplier performance, and compliance. Whilst also supporting the operational needs of the business across multiple departments or locations. Key Responsibilities: • Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for indirect spend categories such as facility maintenance, site services, IT services, office supplies, PPE, utilities, catering, and professional services.• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs) with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favourable terms.• Work closely with facilities management, EHS, IT, HR, and other departments to understand and fulfil service and supply requirements.• Create, manage, and track purchase orders and contracts within the MRP system.• Ensure timely procurement of services and supplies to prevent disruption to site operations.• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and addressing service issues as they arise.• Participate in or lead RFQs/RFPs and competitive bidding processes for service contracts.• Assist in developing and maintaining approved supplier lists, supplier revalidation and sourcing strategies.• Track spending against budgets and report cost-saving initiatives and procurement metrics.• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies and applicable regulations.• Contribute to continuous improvement in procurement processes, supplier relationships, and category management. Required experience/skills/qualifications: Essential: • 2-5 years of procurement experience, ideally focused on indirect or site-related services.• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite). Desirable: • CIPS or Train towards• Familiarity with sustainability, compliance, and EHS standards in sourcing.• Experience with supplier performance metrics and vendor development.• Exposure to project-based or CAPEX-related procurement is a plus. Company Benefits: • Competitive Salary• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays• Company pension• Life assurance• Employee discount scheme• Long Service Awards• Monthly STAR Awards• Employee Assistance Programme• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders• Cycle2Work Scheme• Medicash Scheme• Flexi Holiday Scheme The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief. Location: Telford Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time Salary: Competitive You may also have experience in the following: Purchasing Officer, Procurement Executive, Facilities Management, Buying, Purchasing, Procurement Assistant, Buying Coordinator, Purchasing Executive, Buyer, Supply Chain, Procurement Officer, Purchasing Assistant, Buyer, Site Services Buyer etc. Ref-
Health Safety & Environmental Manager 50,000 - 65,000 DOE . Yolk Recruitment are supporting this key HSE leadership hire for an innovative global manufacturer. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to lead safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing environment. Join a well-established global business with a reputation for high-performance materials across multiple industries. The company operates internationally, providing employees with exposure to best-in-class manufacturing practices, innovative technologies, and a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Serve as the company's lead expert in health, safety, and environmental matters. Develop and implement initiatives to improve safety and environmental performance across the site. Maintain, enhance, and ensure compliance with HSE management systems, ISO standards (14001, 45001, 45003, 50001). Lead and manage a small team of HSE professionals and delegates, fostering a high-performing safety culture. Oversee emissions and regulatory compliance reporting, including water treatment operations. Promote proactive accident prevention, safe working practices, and employee health initiatives. Design, deliver, and evaluate HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings. Manage incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions, ensuring learnings are communicated effectively. Support the development and review of HSE strategies, policies, procedures, and guidance documents. Conduct risk assessments and implement action plans to maintain full compliance and awareness. Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory bodies such as the Health & Safety Executive and Environment Agency. Implement and communicate improvement plans to prevent incidents and enhance safety. Identify and coordinate site and team HSE training programmes. Conduct and contribute to internal HSE audits to ensure compliance and continual improvement. Drive innovation in HSE practices, deliver practical solutions, and monitor project success. This is what you'll need: NEBOSH qualification. Proven experience in a health, safety, and environment role within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, ISO 14001/45001 compliance, and energy reporting requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Life assurance x4. Private health care. Annual bonus. Flexi working.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Health Safety & Environmental Manager 50,000 - 65,000 DOE . Yolk Recruitment are supporting this key HSE leadership hire for an innovative global manufacturer. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to lead safety, environmental, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic and forward-thinking manufacturing environment. Join a well-established global business with a reputation for high-performance materials across multiple industries. The company operates internationally, providing employees with exposure to best-in-class manufacturing practices, innovative technologies, and a culture focused on safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Key responsibilities: Serve as the company's lead expert in health, safety, and environmental matters. Develop and implement initiatives to improve safety and environmental performance across the site. Maintain, enhance, and ensure compliance with HSE management systems, ISO standards (14001, 45001, 45003, 50001). Lead and manage a small team of HSE professionals and delegates, fostering a high-performing safety culture. Oversee emissions and regulatory compliance reporting, including water treatment operations. Promote proactive accident prevention, safe working practices, and employee health initiatives. Design, deliver, and evaluate HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety briefings. Manage incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions, ensuring learnings are communicated effectively. Support the development and review of HSE strategies, policies, procedures, and guidance documents. Conduct risk assessments and implement action plans to maintain full compliance and awareness. Build and maintain effective working relationships with regulatory bodies such as the Health & Safety Executive and Environment Agency. Implement and communicate improvement plans to prevent incidents and enhance safety. Identify and coordinate site and team HSE training programmes. Conduct and contribute to internal HSE audits to ensure compliance and continual improvement. Drive innovation in HSE practices, deliver practical solutions, and monitor project success. This is what you'll need: NEBOSH qualification. Proven experience in a health, safety, and environment role within a manufacturing environment. Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, ISO 14001/45001 compliance, and energy reporting requirements. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. And this is what you'll get: Competitive salary. Life assurance x4. Private health care. Annual bonus. Flexi working.
Locations : London Atlanta Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Locations : London Atlanta Boston Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do The Global Platform Team Lead and Senior Director - IT Security is responsible for leading the design, delivery, and continuous evolution of BCG's security platforms across identity, device, and data protection domains. This role ensures end-to-end security engineering across all technology environments, including cloud, on-prem, and hybrid systems. The leader will drive strategic planning, execution, and operations of scalable, automated, and resilient security controls that protect BCG's global operations and users, while enabling innovation and agility across BCG Core, BCG X, and CT worldwide. This role is also accountable for embedding security within DevSecOps practices, enforcing automation at scale, and applying Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles across all security services. The role requires strong partnership with ISRM, with a focus on balancing and prioritizing security requirements, automation opportunities, user experience needs, and broader business outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Transformation: Define and execute a unified security engineering strategy that addresses identity, endpoint, and data protection across all environments. Lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated security solutions that integrate seamlessly into enterprise platforms and user experiences. Establish a global security architecture and engineering roadmap focused on prevention, detection, and rapid response. Drive continuous improvement of security posture while aligning with business needs, regulatory requirements, and user experience expectations. Champion DevSecOps practices to embed security early into development and delivery workflows. Security Platform Engineering: Lead end-to-end engineering for identity and access management (IAM), including authentication, authorization, and privileged access controls. Oversee endpoint security architecture and enforcement, ensuring comprehensive coverage for threat detection, malware prevention, and device compliance. Build and operate scalable data protection solutions, including data loss prevention (DLP), secrets management, encryption, and classification. Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native services, and on-prem platforms to enforce security-by-design principles. Deliver security capabilities that support modern work scenarios, remote access, zero-trust networking, and AI/ML workloads. Leverage automation frameworks and IaC to improve scalability and reduce manual intervention. Operational Security, SRE & Assurance: Ensure security platforms are resilient, continuously monitored, and designed for 24x7 support and incident response readiness. Embed security telemetry and observability to enable proactive threat detection and automated response. Apply SRE principles to improve reliability, performance, and maintainability of security services. Lead platform health, patching automation, and vulnerability remediation workflows. Define service level objectives (SLOs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all security services. Compliance, Governance & Risk Management: Ensure alignment with global compliance requirements such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and others. Partner with governance, legal, and ISRM teams to implement enforceable policies and standards across identity, endpoint, and data domains. Operationalize policy enforcement through automated controls and continuous compliance checks. Lead risk mitigation efforts with technical solutions that scale across diverse user and system profiles. Financial & Vendor Management: Manage security platform budgets and investments with a focus on cost optimization and long-term value. Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and partners, ensuring they meet technical, contractual, and security expectations. Lead procurement and renewal cycles in alignment with operational and architectural strategies. Leadership & Talent Development: Build and mentor a global team of security engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture. Drive internal knowledge sharing and upskilling programs across security architecture, automation, and secure software engineering. Collaborate cross-functionally with platform, product, and enterprise architecture teams to embed security early and often. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, security engineering, or platform security roles. 5+ years in a senior leadership position with accountability for enterprise-scale security platforms. Deep expertise in IAM, endpoint security, and data protection technologies, with proven ability to design and scale global solutions. Experience with security engineering in hybrid and cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, GCP). Proven track record in automating security controls, implementing zero-trust models, and supporting 24x7 security operations. Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and risk management strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, AWS/Azure Security Specialty, or equivalent. Experience with tools like Okta, Azure AD, CrowdStrike, Tanium, Zscaler, Vault, and other modern security platforms. Familiarity with DevSecOps principles, Infrastructure as Code, and secure software development practices. Who You'll Work With Work Environment & Additional Information: Hybrid or on-site work model. Occasional travel may be required for business, vendor, or team engagement. Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment, balancing long-term strategy with operational agility. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
Who We Are BCG Expand is a specialist firm providing unique data-driven business intelligence as a trusted advisor to senior executives across the world's leading financial services firms to help them to operate more effectively. Expand's activities are focused on data benchmarking in technology, operations, FinTech and market data, with expertise around strategic cost and human resourcing benchmarking in wholesale finance. Founded in 2001 as an independent research boutique, Expand is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boston Consulting Group, headquartered in London and with offices in Singapore and New York. At Expand we're proud of our friendly, inclusive and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and maintain our professional, supportive and entrepreneurial working culture that we all enjoy. What You'll Do We're looking for a highly skilled Principal Engineer with a passion for data, cloud technologies, and building robust, scalable solutions - who also brings strategic product thinking and cross-functional leadership . In this role, you'll not only lead the design and implementation of the data infrastructure that powers advanced analytics and data science across our platforms, but also contribute to the strategic direction, roadmap, and execution of data products in collaboration with senior stakeholders. Architect & Build Scalable Data Solutions Collaborate closely with senior product stakeholders to understand data needs and architect end-to-end ingestion pipelines Design and build robust ETL/ELT processes and data architectures using modern tools and techniques Lead database design, data modelling, and integration strategies to support analytics at scale Drive Data Integration & Management Design and implement secure, scalable, and efficient data ingestion frameworks across structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data Partner with product owners and engineers to develop data exchange protocols, ensuring best practices in data governance and security Create and manage hybrid cloud data environments and support data pipelines for big data platforms Product Strategy & Execution Contribute to the strategy and vision for our data products, helping to define and evolve product roadmaps from launch through scale Oversee day-to-day execution of product initiatives across cross-functional teams Lead by example to help foster a high-performing, collaborative, and agile culture Proactively identify and mitigate business, operational, and governance risks Provide clear, data-driven updates on product performance and technical milestones to stakeholders Collaborate Across Disciplines Work together with data scientists to understand analytical needs and curate high-quality data sets Map data fields to business hypotheses, wrangle data, and ensure datasets are model-ready Contribute to a cross-functional engineering culture with a focus on quality, automation, and continuous improvement Ensure Secure & Compliant Practices Apply strong knowledge of information security principles to ensure compliant handling of sensitive client data Build and deploy solutions with security, maintainability, and scalability top of mind What You'll Bring An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in a hands-on technical role delivering impact through data engineering, software development, or analytics Demonstrated success in launching and scaling technical products or platforms Strong programming skills in at least two of the following: Python, SQL, Java Commercial experience in client-facing projects is a plus, especially within multi-disciplinary teams Deep knowledge of database technologies: Distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, EMR) RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Neo4j) Solid understanding of software engineering best practices - code reviews, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and code maintainability Experience deploying applications into production environments, including packaging, monitoring, and release management Ability to extract insights from complex and disparate data sets and communicate clearly with stakeholders Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Familiarity with traditional ETL tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, Pentaho, DataStage) and data warehousing concepts Strong understanding of data security, compliance , and governance best practices Experience leading or influencing cross-functional teams in a product or platform environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Additional info At Expand we're proud of our inclusive, diverse and authentic team. It takes diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective to drive a global growing business, understand our clients' needs and create a welcoming culture for us all to enjoy. Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. If you're a quick learner, conscientious and friendly, you might be just the person we're looking for. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
The Assistant Director of Finance will oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance to support informed decision-making within the public sector. This role in Sheffield requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure compliance and effective resource management. Client Details This public sector organisation operates within Sheffield and plays a key role in delivering essential services. As a medium-sized entity, it is committed to financial accountability and operational excellence within the accounting and finance domain. Description Oversee the preparation and management of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Ensure compliance with all relevant public sector financial regulations and standards. Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders. Lead and develop a team of finance professionals to achieve departmental goals. Implement and monitor financial controls to safeguard organisational resources. Support decision-making through detailed financial analysis and reporting. Collaborate with other departments to optimise resource allocation and efficiency. Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure long-term sustainability. Profile A successful Assistant Director of Finance should have: Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience in managing financial operations within the public sector. Strong knowledge of public sector financial regulations and compliance requirements. Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team effectively. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Job Offer Competitive salary estimated between 72000 and 80000 per annum. Permanent position offering job security and growth opportunities. Potential for additional benefits to be confirmed upon joining. Work within a public sector organisation committed to financial accountability. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Sheffield's financial operations. If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career within the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role in South Yorkshire.
Sep 05, 2025
Full time
The Assistant Director of Finance will oversee financial operations and provide strategic guidance to support informed decision-making within the public sector. This role in Sheffield requires expertise in accounting and finance to ensure compliance and effective resource management. Client Details This public sector organisation operates within Sheffield and plays a key role in delivering essential services. As a medium-sized entity, it is committed to financial accountability and operational excellence within the accounting and finance domain. Description Oversee the preparation and management of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports. Ensure compliance with all relevant public sector financial regulations and standards. Provide strategic financial advice to senior management and stakeholders. Lead and develop a team of finance professionals to achieve departmental goals. Implement and monitor financial controls to safeguard organisational resources. Support decision-making through detailed financial analysis and reporting. Collaborate with other departments to optimise resource allocation and efficiency. Identify and mitigate financial risks to ensure long-term sustainability. Profile A successful Assistant Director of Finance should have: Professional qualifications in accounting or finance (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA). Experience in managing financial operations within the public sector. Strong knowledge of public sector financial regulations and compliance requirements. Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team effectively. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Job Offer Competitive salary estimated between 72000 and 80000 per annum. Permanent position offering job security and growth opportunities. Potential for additional benefits to be confirmed upon joining. Work within a public sector organisation committed to financial accountability. Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Sheffield's financial operations. If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career within the public sector, we encourage you to apply for this exciting role in South Yorkshire.
