Job Title: Service Desk Team Leader Location: Fareham (hybrid working) Contract length: 6 months (ongoing, will always be a need for the role) Pay rate: Negotiable Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Service Desk Team Leader to manage service delivery and support for the UK Network, Media & Brand Sales functions. This role serves as the primary escalation point for store-related issues, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining strong working relationships with area managers, brand ambassadors, and cross-regional teams. The position also contributes to process improvement initiatives across the EMEA region, driving operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience. In addition, the role involves leading and managing a small team of Service Desk Analysts, overseeing day-to-day operations including absence management (sickness, holidays, and other leave), ensuring high levels of teamwork and professionalism, driving results, and maintaining a strong work ethic to meet and exceed agreed performance targets. Key Responsibilities: Act as the main escalation point for the Level 1 Service Desk team, providing guidance and resolution support for complex technical and operational issues. Lead and support a small team of Service Desk Analysts, including managing workloads, performance, sickness, holiday, and other absence to maintain service continuity. Foster a positive team culture, ensuring high work ethics, collaboration, and consistent achievement of targets. Host and facilitate UK sales reporting meetings with brand stakeholders, delivering clear insights and performance updates. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with area managers, brand ambassadors, and other key business partners. Lead and deliver training sessions to upskill team members and stakeholders on systems, tools, and processes. Execute SQL queries and tasks to generate, validate, and analyse sales data. Manage till builds and deployments (Windows 11) for new store openings, upgrades, and replacements. Oversee asset management processes, ensuring accurate tracking and lifecycle management of IT equipment. Conduct regular ticket quality reviews to maintain high service standards and compliance. Coordinate and schedule engineer visits to stores for hardware, networking, and infrastructure needs. Provide hands-on technical support for network infrastructure including routers, switches, Active Directory, DHCP, and related services. Collaborate with EMEA service teams to identify, propose, and implement process improvements. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a Service Desk leadership role or similar IT support management position. Experience managing a small team, including absence management, performance reviews, and driving target achievement. Strong understanding of IT service management principles, ideally with ITIL knowledge or certification. Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis. Hands-on technical experience with Windows OS builds (including Windows 11), networking hardware, and Microsoft infrastructure services (AD, DHCP). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior non-technical audiences. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience in asset management systems and service desk tools. Desirable: Experience in a retail or multi-site environment. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) hardware and software. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Sep 05, 2025
Contractor
Job Title: Service Desk Team Leader Location: Fareham (hybrid working) Contract length: 6 months (ongoing, will always be a need for the role) Pay rate: Negotiable Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Service Desk Team Leader to manage service delivery and support for the UK Network, Media & Brand Sales functions. This role serves as the primary escalation point for store-related issues, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining strong working relationships with area managers, brand ambassadors, and cross-regional teams. The position also contributes to process improvement initiatives across the EMEA region, driving operational efficiency and enhancing the customer experience. In addition, the role involves leading and managing a small team of Service Desk Analysts, overseeing day-to-day operations including absence management (sickness, holidays, and other leave), ensuring high levels of teamwork and professionalism, driving results, and maintaining a strong work ethic to meet and exceed agreed performance targets. Key Responsibilities: Act as the main escalation point for the Level 1 Service Desk team, providing guidance and resolution support for complex technical and operational issues. Lead and support a small team of Service Desk Analysts, including managing workloads, performance, sickness, holiday, and other absence to maintain service continuity. Foster a positive team culture, ensuring high work ethics, collaboration, and consistent achievement of targets. Host and facilitate UK sales reporting meetings with brand stakeholders, delivering clear insights and performance updates. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with area managers, brand ambassadors, and other key business partners. Lead and deliver training sessions to upskill team members and stakeholders on systems, tools, and processes. Execute SQL queries and tasks to generate, validate, and analyse sales data. Manage till builds and deployments (Windows 11) for new store openings, upgrades, and replacements. Oversee asset management processes, ensuring accurate tracking and lifecycle management of IT equipment. Conduct regular ticket quality reviews to maintain high service standards and compliance. Coordinate and schedule engineer visits to stores for hardware, networking, and infrastructure needs. Provide hands-on technical support for network infrastructure including routers, switches, Active Directory, DHCP, and related services. Collaborate with EMEA service teams to identify, propose, and implement process improvements. Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a Service Desk leadership role or similar IT support management position. Experience managing a small team, including absence management, performance reviews, and driving target achievement. Strong understanding of IT service management principles, ideally with ITIL knowledge or certification. Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis. Hands-on technical experience with Windows OS builds (including Windows 11), networking hardware, and Microsoft infrastructure services (AD, DHCP). Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience engaging senior non-technical audiences. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Experience in asset management systems and service desk tools. Desirable: Experience in a retail or multi-site environment. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma). Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) hardware and software. Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Consultant to join our client and to support payroll operations across multiple countries within EMEA. This role is ideal for someone who understands local payroll requirements, ERP and HR systems, and who thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment. About the Role: As an EMEA Payroll Consultant, you'll be responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll processing and internal customer support across various functions including New Hires, Terminations, Special Pay, Deductions, and Banking. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of payroll operations, compliance requirements, and internal control principles. You'll also play a key role in handling general payroll inquiries and delivering high-quality support through various customer service channels. A strong focus on service level adherence, clear communication, and process accuracy is essential. Key Responsibilities: Gather, derive, and process inputs to payroll vendors to support gross-to-net calculations. Ensure payroll data is processed accurately and on schedule. Verify payroll output and collaborate with the Payroll Associate Director. Prepare and deliver payroll reports within required timeframes. Ensure timely net payments and complete payroll reconciliations. Generate effective reports using simple queries and reporting tools. Verify and prepare payroll updates from multiple input sources (vendor, self-service, manual). Coordinate with payroll providers and local HR to ensure compliance and accurate government filings, including year-end and BIK reporting. Identify and investigate processing variances or exceptions. Support testing of system or policy changes affecting payroll transactions. Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements. Understand the end-to-end payroll processes and their integration with other business functions. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Experience with HRMS, Payroll, and Timekeeping systems. Fluency in English (spoken and written). Proven experience processing payroll in one or more EMEA countries. Nice to have: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Payroll certifications (eg, CPP, FPC). Experience with Workday HR and Payroll systems. Solid understanding of payroll compliance and year-end procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Experience in Finance or HR Operations. Familiarity with payroll and HR data elements. Effective time management, multitasking, and communication skills. Additional language skills (Dutch, French, Italian, German) are a plus. More details available on successful application.
Sep 04, 2025
Contractor
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Consultant to join our client and to support payroll operations across multiple countries within EMEA. This role is ideal for someone who understands local payroll requirements, ERP and HR systems, and who thrives in a collaborative, service-focused environment. About the Role: As an EMEA Payroll Consultant, you'll be responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll processing and internal customer support across various functions including New Hires, Terminations, Special Pay, Deductions, and Banking. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of payroll operations, compliance requirements, and internal control principles. You'll also play a key role in handling general payroll inquiries and delivering high-quality support through various customer service channels. A strong focus on service level adherence, clear communication, and process accuracy is essential. Key Responsibilities: Gather, derive, and process inputs to payroll vendors to support gross-to-net calculations. Ensure payroll data is processed accurately and on schedule. Verify payroll output and collaborate with the Payroll Associate Director. Prepare and deliver payroll reports within required timeframes. Ensure timely net payments and complete payroll reconciliations. Generate effective reports using simple queries and reporting tools. Verify and prepare payroll updates from multiple input sources (vendor, self-service, manual). Coordinate with payroll providers and local HR to ensure compliance and accurate government filings, including year-end and BIK reporting. Identify and investigate processing variances or exceptions. Support testing of system or policy changes affecting payroll transactions. Ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements. Understand the end-to-end payroll processes and their integration with other business functions. Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Experience with HRMS, Payroll, and Timekeeping systems. Fluency in English (spoken and written). Proven experience processing payroll in one or more EMEA countries. Nice to have: Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Payroll certifications (eg, CPP, FPC). Experience with Workday HR and Payroll systems. Solid understanding of payroll compliance and year-end procedures. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Experience in Finance or HR Operations. Familiarity with payroll and HR data elements. Effective time management, multitasking, and communication skills. Additional language skills (Dutch, French, Italian, German) are a plus. More details available on successful application.
Sales Enablement Manager We are looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the newly created role of Sales Enablement Manager. This newly created role is part of a wider Sales Process re-engineering drive to ensure Engineius is known to >90% of our Top 1000 opportunities. This strategic role forms the hub of the Engineius Commercial team that includes our Sales Director, Head of Customer Success, Business Development and Marketing team. This role will be fast paced and requires a genuinely hungry self-starter who can manage their own workload and shifting priorities day to day. You will be an enthusiastic employee joining a rapidly scaling business that has the potential to be a true market leader. This opportunity will also ensure you are well-positioned to move into a senior role ahead of your tenure based on the impact you directly make on the business. You are a researcher, a top-level CRM and LinkedIn practitioner. Researching all opportunities through our core 14 customer segments, you ll be enriching our Sales Pipeline, reaching out to target customers and ensuring our Business Development Managers have full diaries with the right customers and opportunities. Key Responsibilities Data Enrichment: Using the entire suite of commercially available tools, you ll ensure that our CRM has a rich flow of fresh data, insights, connections and contacts. You ll be responsible for Sales Funnels, data quality and reporting in conjunction with the MIS team. Product Development: You ll work closely with the wider commercial, marketing and product team to develop Engineius customer proposition. This will cover as a minimum: New client activation process Sales materials both physical and digital Sales and Marketing campaign coordination Customer Segmentation management Competitor intel and mapping Sales Team Activity and Effectiveness: You ll be working to ensure field-based teams diaries are full of maximum customer face time. You ll typically work their diaries 3 - 4 weeks in advance. You ll be engaging customers directly through phone, email and social media to enable initial F2F meetings for the field BDM s. Field Team Pre and Post Meeting Management: You ll be a detective. Joining the dots, identifying decision makers in target opportunities, identifying their connections, their contacts, cross referrers and their current and historic relationship mapping. You will be the central activity hub, driving appointments and diaries. You ll ensure the Business Development team are fully briefed and prepped for their meetings and be there to capture the follow up actions and ensure they get done efficiently. Skills & Competencies: Proven track record in any but preferably several of the following: Sales management administration; Telesales leadership; New business development; CRM and data enrichment. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities. Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering value. Experience in account management or client relationship roles. Knowledge of vehicle logistics, fleet operations, or automotive retail. What Characteristics Are We Looking For Attitude: A can-do attitude that is always positive. Enthusiasm: We are very flexible on prior experience and existing skills set the most essential thing is a fantastic attitude and enthusiasm to help our business reach its full potential. Personality: Very friendly and helpful demeanour a person that will naturally fit into the team and build effective working relationships quickly. Proactivity: A proactive and independent individual with strong decision-making skills, and able to use initiative. Curiosity: An analytical, reflective mind and a genuine interest and passion in our business. Ambition: To personally succeed and develop quickly. Resilience: The ability to operate in a demanding, fast-paced environment. What's In It For You Grow with us: You will be part of a growing and ambitious company! We want you to be happy and enjoy coming to work where you are surrounded by a supportive team. In the heart of Birmingham: We are based in Birmingham city centre at Somerset House, only a 5-minute walk from Grand Central train station. In summer you can enjoy the rooftop terrace and views of the city! Socials and more! Social events and activities are held in the building once a month. We have quarterly company socials which in the past have been rooftop quiz nights, mini golf and a meal at Fazenda. Fitness and wellbeing: Your wellbeing and health matters to us. In the building there is a gym and showers that you can use before, during or after work. If you like golf, you can enjoy practising on the golf simulator too. Time to relax: Well-deserved time off- you will get 25 days off a year plus bank holidays. You will also get an additional day with every completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days per annum. Join Us If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, sustainable company and you embrace positivity, we would love to hear from you! Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Sales Enablement Manager We are looking for an outstanding candidate to fill the newly created role of Sales Enablement Manager. This newly created role is part of a wider Sales Process re-engineering drive to ensure Engineius is known to >90% of our Top 1000 opportunities. This strategic role forms the hub of the Engineius Commercial team that includes our Sales Director, Head of Customer Success, Business Development and Marketing team. This role will be fast paced and requires a genuinely hungry self-starter who can manage their own workload and shifting priorities day to day. You will be an enthusiastic employee joining a rapidly scaling business that has the potential to be a true market leader. This opportunity will also ensure you are well-positioned to move into a senior role ahead of your tenure based on the impact you directly make on the business. You are a researcher, a top-level CRM and LinkedIn practitioner. Researching all opportunities through our core 14 customer segments, you ll be enriching our Sales Pipeline, reaching out to target customers and ensuring our Business Development Managers have full diaries with the right customers and opportunities. Key Responsibilities Data Enrichment: Using the entire suite of commercially available tools, you ll ensure that our CRM has a rich flow of fresh data, insights, connections and contacts. You ll be responsible for Sales Funnels, data quality and reporting in conjunction with the MIS team. Product Development: You ll work closely with the wider commercial, marketing and product team to develop Engineius customer proposition. This will cover as a minimum: New client activation process Sales materials both physical and digital Sales and Marketing campaign coordination Customer Segmentation management Competitor intel and mapping Sales Team Activity and Effectiveness: You ll be working to ensure field-based teams diaries are full of maximum customer face time. You ll typically work their diaries 3 - 4 weeks in advance. You ll be engaging customers directly through phone, email and social media to enable initial F2F meetings for the field BDM s. Field Team Pre and Post Meeting Management: You ll be a detective. Joining the dots, identifying decision makers in target opportunities, identifying their connections, their contacts, cross referrers and their current and historic relationship mapping. You will be the central activity hub, driving appointments and diaries. You ll ensure the Business Development team are fully briefed and prepped for their meetings and be there to capture the follow up actions and ensure they get done efficiently. Skills & Competencies: Proven track record in any but preferably several of the following: Sales management administration; Telesales leadership; New business development; CRM and data enrichment. Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal abilities. Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering value. Experience in account management or client relationship roles. Knowledge of vehicle logistics, fleet operations, or automotive retail. What Characteristics Are We Looking For Attitude: A can-do attitude that is always positive. Enthusiasm: We are very flexible on prior experience and existing skills set the most essential thing is a fantastic attitude and enthusiasm to help our business reach its full potential. Personality: Very friendly and helpful demeanour a person that will naturally fit into the team and build effective working relationships quickly. Proactivity: A proactive and independent individual with strong decision-making skills, and able to use initiative. Curiosity: An analytical, reflective mind and a genuine interest and passion in our business. Ambition: To personally succeed and develop quickly. Resilience: The ability to operate in a demanding, fast-paced environment. What's In It For You Grow with us: You will be part of a growing and ambitious company! We want you to be happy and enjoy coming to work where you are surrounded by a supportive team. In the heart of Birmingham: We are based in Birmingham city centre at Somerset House, only a 5-minute walk from Grand Central train station. In summer you can enjoy the rooftop terrace and views of the city! Socials and more! Social events and activities are held in the building once a month. We have quarterly company socials which in the past have been rooftop quiz nights, mini golf and a meal at Fazenda. Fitness and wellbeing: Your wellbeing and health matters to us. In the building there is a gym and showers that you can use before, during or after work. If you like golf, you can enjoy practising on the golf simulator too. Time to relax: Well-deserved time off- you will get 25 days off a year plus bank holidays. You will also get an additional day with every completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days per annum. Join Us If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, sustainable company and you embrace positivity, we would love to hear from you! Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Excellent opportunity for those who seek new challenge and long term career progress within the company. This is an internationally operating IT company and they're actively recruiting a Helpdesk Engineer. The role is to carry out a variety of technical and co-ordination tasks to meet, or exceed, customer requirements (including those tasks assigned by Line Managers which are part of projects or maintenance contract work). All tasks must be delivered in a professional and timely manner to ensure a very high level of customer experience. Job description: 1st and 2nd level troubleshooting with customers and assist them as their escalation point of contact through email, telephone and chat tools. Queuing management with IT support ticket system. Temporary or long-term customer support at their office, if required. Attending the meeting with the customer and develop good relationship with the customer. Hands-on PC&mobile phone support and initial kitting. Create detailed report to the customer and manager/director when required. General administration and implementation on Windows server environment. Understand and detailed planning and designing for enterprise IT environment. IT element configuration including day-to-day service delivery. Proof of concept testing and acceptance testing. Vendor negotiation and control. Development and implementation for new features and services. Establish and cease PC/Server Security systems. Project and service delivery schedule management. Careful consideration to ensure profitable systems and implementation. Maintain secure operations and keep the environment tidy. Documented approach for implementation and modification. Periodical status report to line manager. Cover early shifts as a part of team rota. Travel over the world for business purposes as and when required. Requirements: Wide knowledge and proficiency in PC software like Microsoft Windows 10/11/servers, MS Office and Antivirus software. General knowledge and experience in PC Hardware, Server, mobile phone and SaaS service such as MS365. Certification related to PC, server, network and ITIL. Basic knowledge about Microsoft Active Directory. Basic knowledge about public clouds as like AWS and Azure. Excellent written and verbal communication skill in English. Ability to investigate and source answers to various email and telephony enquiries about technical issues. Proven customer service experience. Strong time management/multi tasking & organisational skills. Experience of design, installation and administration of any cloud service is preferred. General knowledge and experience in NW Switch/Router/FW Products additionally are preferred. Experience of design, installation and administration of Active Directory is preferred. Written and verbal communication skills in Japanese is an advantage. Strong work ethic, Reliable time keeping and attendance. Accurate, organised and eye for detail. Cheerful, outgoing and positive disposition. Solid administration background & a keenness to get involved & support all customer service areas in EMEA. Conditions : Salary - £32,000 per annum Working hour - 35 hours per week, 2 shift patterns (8:00-16:00/9:00-17:00), Monday to Friday Benefits - Annual leave, Private medical, Dental plan, Life insurance, Pension, Travel expense, Study support and more Location - London For more details, please contact us immediately! Access Appointments Consultancy Ltd is a recruitment agency based in London. Please note that we're individual CVs. We can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in Europe and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation such as passport/visas when required. Thank you for your time and cooperation
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Excellent opportunity for those who seek new challenge and long term career progress within the company. This is an internationally operating IT company and they're actively recruiting a Helpdesk Engineer. The role is to carry out a variety of technical and co-ordination tasks to meet, or exceed, customer requirements (including those tasks assigned by Line Managers which are part of projects or maintenance contract work). All tasks must be delivered in a professional and timely manner to ensure a very high level of customer experience. Job description: 1st and 2nd level troubleshooting with customers and assist them as their escalation point of contact through email, telephone and chat tools. Queuing management with IT support ticket system. Temporary or long-term customer support at their office, if required. Attending the meeting with the customer and develop good relationship with the customer. Hands-on PC&mobile phone support and initial kitting. Create detailed report to the customer and manager/director when required. General administration and implementation on Windows server environment. Understand and detailed planning and designing for enterprise IT environment. IT element configuration including day-to-day service delivery. Proof of concept testing and acceptance testing. Vendor negotiation and control. Development and implementation for new features and services. Establish and cease PC/Server Security systems. Project and service delivery schedule management. Careful consideration to ensure profitable systems and implementation. Maintain secure operations and keep the environment tidy. Documented approach for implementation and modification. Periodical status report to line manager. Cover early shifts as a part of team rota. Travel over the world for business purposes as and when required. Requirements: Wide knowledge and proficiency in PC software like Microsoft Windows 10/11/servers, MS Office and Antivirus software. General knowledge and experience in PC Hardware, Server, mobile phone and SaaS service such as MS365. Certification related to PC, server, network and ITIL. Basic knowledge about Microsoft Active Directory. Basic knowledge about public clouds as like AWS and Azure. Excellent written and verbal communication skill in English. Ability to investigate and source answers to various email and telephony enquiries about technical issues. Proven customer service experience. Strong time management/multi tasking & organisational skills. Experience of design, installation and administration of any cloud service is preferred. General knowledge and experience in NW Switch/Router/FW Products additionally are preferred. Experience of design, installation and administration of Active Directory is preferred. Written and verbal communication skills in Japanese is an advantage. Strong work ethic, Reliable time keeping and attendance. Accurate, organised and eye for detail. Cheerful, outgoing and positive disposition. Solid administration background & a keenness to get involved & support all customer service areas in EMEA. Conditions : Salary - £32,000 per annum Working hour - 35 hours per week, 2 shift patterns (8:00-16:00/9:00-17:00), Monday to Friday Benefits - Annual leave, Private medical, Dental plan, Life insurance, Pension, Travel expense, Study support and more Location - London For more details, please contact us immediately! Access Appointments Consultancy Ltd is a recruitment agency based in London. Please note that we're individual CVs. We can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in Europe and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation such as passport/visas when required. Thank you for your time and cooperation
Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: CGI Retouch Artist - Automotive - 43.50/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (Hybrid potential) - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal thereafter). Role Overview: As a Retouch Artist, you'll refine and enhance 3D CGI imagery and photographic assets, ensuring every pixel reflects the client's design excellence. You'll bridge the gap between CGI and photography, working closely with CGI Artists and Art directors to deliver breathtaking visuals for global campaigns, digital channels, and product launches. Key Responsibilities: - Refine 3D renders with colour correction, compositing, special effects - Convert 32-bit render outputs to 16-bit and 8-bit deliverables without quality loss - Seamlessly integrate CGI cars into photographic backgrounds and vice versa using photo-bashing and photographic lighting techniques - Perform photography clean-up: dust busting, skin and surface retouch, lens correction - Organise and maintain digital assets, ensuring version control and easy retrieval - Collaborate with art directors to interpret briefs and uphold brand guidelines - Mentor junior retouchers, sharing best practices in CGI post-production and retouching - Troubleshoot both technical and artistic challenges under tight deadlines - Stay current with emerging retouching trends, software updates, and visual effects techniques - Assist wider Visualisation Team on ad-hoc projects, lending your expertise wherever needed Essential Skills: - Adobe Photoshop Experience & Qualifications: - 3D CGI retouching experience preferred over pure traditional photography retouching - Proficient in Back to Beauty' workflow, render passes, Cryptomattes, compositing, and standard CGI pipelines - Deep understanding of photography principles and terminology - Excellent eye for composition, colour harmony, balance, and fine detail - Advanced skills in Photoshop - Proven track record of converting high-dynamic-range renders into final deliverables - Strong file-management habits and ability to maintain organised asset libraries and files - Effective communicator and patient mentor, able to guide other colleagues Desirable Skills: - Automotive visualisation and advertising, basic CGI knowledge and experience. - Experience in compositing software such as Nuke and Adobe After Effects. - Experience using colour grading software such as DaVinci Resolve. Additional information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.
Sep 01, 2025
Contractor
Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: CGI Retouch Artist - Automotive - 43.50/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire (Hybrid potential) - 8 Months (potential for yearly renewal thereafter). Role Overview: As a Retouch Artist, you'll refine and enhance 3D CGI imagery and photographic assets, ensuring every pixel reflects the client's design excellence. You'll bridge the gap between CGI and photography, working closely with CGI Artists and Art directors to deliver breathtaking visuals for global campaigns, digital channels, and product launches. Key Responsibilities: - Refine 3D renders with colour correction, compositing, special effects - Convert 32-bit render outputs to 16-bit and 8-bit deliverables without quality loss - Seamlessly integrate CGI cars into photographic backgrounds and vice versa using photo-bashing and photographic lighting techniques - Perform photography clean-up: dust busting, skin and surface retouch, lens correction - Organise and maintain digital assets, ensuring version control and easy retrieval - Collaborate with art directors to interpret briefs and uphold brand guidelines - Mentor junior retouchers, sharing best practices in CGI post-production and retouching - Troubleshoot both technical and artistic challenges under tight deadlines - Stay current with emerging retouching trends, software updates, and visual effects techniques - Assist wider Visualisation Team on ad-hoc projects, lending your expertise wherever needed Essential Skills: - Adobe Photoshop Experience & Qualifications: - 3D CGI retouching experience preferred over pure traditional photography retouching - Proficient in Back to Beauty' workflow, render passes, Cryptomattes, compositing, and standard CGI pipelines - Deep understanding of photography principles and terminology - Excellent eye for composition, colour harmony, balance, and fine detail - Advanced skills in Photoshop - Proven track record of converting high-dynamic-range renders into final deliverables - Strong file-management habits and ability to maintain organised asset libraries and files - Effective communicator and patient mentor, able to guide other colleagues Desirable Skills: - Automotive visualisation and advertising, basic CGI knowledge and experience. - Experience in compositing software such as Nuke and Adobe After Effects. - Experience using colour grading software such as DaVinci Resolve. Additional information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.
Your new company A global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services. This opportunity sits within a high-performing audit and assurance brand, supporting international clients through a critical budgeting cycle. The team is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on delivering excellence across finance operations. Your new role As an Interim FP&A Consultant, you'll provide essential support to the EMEA Finance Director during the peak budgeting period. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles Delivering accurate and timely financial reports Preparing executive-level financial slide decks Collaborating with international teams across APAC and the US Managing full P&L responsibilities, including revenue, cost of sales, and internal allocations Handling ad-hoc FP&A tasks in a dynamic environment What you'll need to succeed Proven FP&A experience, ideally as a seasoned contractor Strong grasp of international business operations Proficiency in SAP, Tagetik, and Excel Ability to work independently and flexibly across time zones Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Sep 01, 2025
Seasonal
Your new company A global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services. This opportunity sits within a high-performing audit and assurance brand, supporting international clients through a critical budgeting cycle. The team is collaborative, fast-paced, and focused on delivering excellence across finance operations. Your new role As an Interim FP&A Consultant, you'll provide essential support to the EMEA Finance Director during the peak budgeting period. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles Delivering accurate and timely financial reports Preparing executive-level financial slide decks Collaborating with international teams across APAC and the US Managing full P&L responsibilities, including revenue, cost of sales, and internal allocations Handling ad-hoc FP&A tasks in a dynamic environment What you'll need to succeed Proven FP&A experience, ideally as a seasoned contractor Strong grasp of international business operations Proficiency in SAP, Tagetik, and Excel Ability to work independently and flexibly across time zones Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Join our client's dynamic team as an IT Technician! Role: School IT Technician Location: Smethwick Hourly Rate: £13.54 per hour working 37.5 hours per week based on salary £26,409 Contract: Temporary to Permanent Full-time Immediate StartAbout the Role:Our client is looking for a motivated and hands-on IT Technician to join a thriving and innovative secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment, providing day to day technical support. The role will initially be temporary, with the view to becoming a permanent position for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: As an IT Support Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the technological backbone of our organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Technical Support: Deliver prompt and effective technical assistance to staff and students, addressing hardware and software issues with a smile. Hardware Maintenance: Repair and maintain laptops, tablets, and other devices. You'll be responsible for setting up new hardware and ensuring existing equipment runs smoothly. Software Installation: Install and configure essential software, including Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and a variety of educational tools to enhance the learning experience. Network Management: Set up and manage network printers, troubleshoot network issues, and ensure secure and efficient network operations for seamless connectivity. Data Security: Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect our systems against viruses and other threats. You'll also oversee data backup and recovery processes to ensure vital information is safe. User Management: Manage user accounts and permissions using tools like Microsoft Azure Active Directory, ensuring our users have the access they need. Customer Service: Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring that every user receives timely and effective support. Your friendly demeanour will make a world of difference! Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and enthusiastic team that values your contributions. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development. Engage with a diverse community, where your skills can make a real difference. Work in a dynamic environment that keeps you on your toes and offers exciting challenges every day. If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's team as an IT Support Technician, where your expertise will empower others to thrive in a tech-driven world. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
Join our client's dynamic team as an IT Technician! Role: School IT Technician Location: Smethwick Hourly Rate: £13.54 per hour working 37.5 hours per week based on salary £26,409 Contract: Temporary to Permanent Full-time Immediate StartAbout the Role:Our client is looking for a motivated and hands-on IT Technician to join a thriving and innovative secondary school. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic educational environment, providing day to day technical support. The role will initially be temporary, with the view to becoming a permanent position for the right candidate. Key Responsibilities: As an IT Support Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining the technological backbone of our organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Technical Support: Deliver prompt and effective technical assistance to staff and students, addressing hardware and software issues with a smile. Hardware Maintenance: Repair and maintain laptops, tablets, and other devices. You'll be responsible for setting up new hardware and ensuring existing equipment runs smoothly. Software Installation: Install and configure essential software, including Microsoft Windows, Office 365, and a variety of educational tools to enhance the learning experience. Network Management: Set up and manage network printers, troubleshoot network issues, and ensure secure and efficient network operations for seamless connectivity. Data Security: Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect our systems against viruses and other threats. You'll also oversee data backup and recovery processes to ensure vital information is safe. User Management: Manage user accounts and permissions using tools like Microsoft Azure Active Directory, ensuring our users have the access they need. Customer Service: Maintain a customer-focused approach, ensuring that every user receives timely and effective support. Your friendly demeanour will make a world of difference! Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and enthusiastic team that values your contributions. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development. Engage with a diverse community, where your skills can make a real difference. Work in a dynamic environment that keeps you on your toes and offers exciting challenges every day. If you're ready to take the next step in your IT career and make a positive impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's team as an IT Support Technician, where your expertise will empower others to thrive in a tech-driven world. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts 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, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
