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Synopsis If you've grown from software engineer > team lead > delivery manager , and want to drive high value meaningful transformation for some of our most valued clients - I want to hear from you. This is an outstanding role for the right candidate, with the opportunity to work with top-tier clientele. High level overview You'll be planning, leading, and delivering bespoke software transformation projects to an esteemed client baseYou'll provide team leadership and have the ability to jump in and review code, so a strong background in software development is required You will be delivering Proof of ConceptsYou will be driving use cases and building business cases for our solutions, with some pre-sales involvement You'll ideally have a background in financial servicesYou will have strong experience in Agile/Scrum environments If you are a match for the above, read on .! Your new company My client is an award-winningSoftware and Data engineering boutique consultancy. For the past two decades, they have helped leading organisations change and transform their businesses by building and delivering high-value bespoke technology. They work with a variety of esteemed clients across the financial services, energy and commoditiessectors. Your new role A Technical Delivery Manager is required to join the organisation to work closely with our client base. You will work alongside highly collaborative, forward-thinking technologists who enjoy working in an environment that values continuous learning and getting results. Working closely with the CTO, Delivery Teams and CEO, you will be responsible for the delivery of complex IT projects for clients, predominantly in the energy and financial services sector. The role is very people-centric; you must have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels of stakeholders to ensure that projects are smoothly delivered. You will demonstrate your credibility in dealing with our clients through your technical experience and up-to-date knowledge of the modern frameworks, enterprise development patterns and tools/techniques currently in use. Key duties will include Overseeing all aspects of bespoke software development, including planning, leading, organising and motivating small agile teams to achieve a high level of performance Delivery management of multiple projects, with a team of consultants operating across multiple sites across the UK, US and India Leading workshops, running proof of concept and pre-sales client meetings Working closely within the management team to resolve issues and acting as a technical escalation point for project teams and clients. Ensuring clients are billed accurately against resource plans. What you'll need to succeed Strong experience of delivering software development solutions (both greenfield and brownfield), utilising Agile development methodologies Experience working across a range of platforms, encompassing aspects of data, multi-cloud exposure and more, where you can demonstrate technical creativity to deliver solutions that exceed our client expectations. Working exposure/experience in Energy, Commodities and preferably Financial services Solid understanding of software development life cycle models and multiple agile development principles and practices. Examples include Scrum, Kanban, Nexus, SAFe, LESS and DSDM. This is backed up by a strong academic record, typically achieving 2.1 or above in Computer Science at degree and/or post-graduate studies. Client-focused, positive, creative and driven to work collaboratively to find the right technology solution for our client's business. Excellent people leadership skills - you have proven experience of hiring strong technical talent, motivating people and creating healthy, productive and ethical teams. What you'll get in return Negotiable six-figure salary Bonus of up to 10% Excellent benefits package Hybrid working What you need to do now Call Sarah Reising on (phone number removed) and email your CV Due to extremely high demand, I'm kindly requesting you only call about this role if you are a match for the synopsis and high level role criteria listed at the top of this advert 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)

The Vacancy OVERALL SUMMARY At Close Brothers we look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and are open to discuss flexible work options to help you balance your work and home life. Are you a motivated sales professional ready to make an impact within a specialist market? Join our expert team at Close Brothers Asset Finance, where you'll play a key role in growing our footprint within the industrial print sector. As Part of our Print business, you'll be responsible for meeting ambitious sales targets by providing tailored Asset Finance solutions and related services to businesses across the sector. We're looking for a confident, results-orientated person with a strong sales background and a talent for building effective, lasting relationships with customers. If you have a background in Asset Finance or specialist Print Equipment, that's a huge plus - but above all, we're looking for someone with initiative, commercial and financial acumen, and the motivation to succeed in a dynamic and rewarding environment. This is a field based role, so you'll work from home, being based near Bristol or generally across the South West of England or Wales. The role involves significant amounts of travel, so a valid drivers licence is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Proactively identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities to consistently meet or exceed sales targets. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with customers by understanding their needs and providing tailored solutions to foster repeat business. Manage the end-to-end sales cycle including ensuring timely and precise service delivery and providing customers with the relevant information to close the deal. Serve as a knowledgeable and credible finance partner by staying informed of relevant products, market trends, customer needs and competitive landscape. Act as a liaison between the company and its existing and prospective markets, negotiating terms of an agreement and closing sales while gathering valuable market and customer insights. Maintain accurate and up to date records of customer interactions, ensuring all compliance with both internal policies and external regulatory requirements. Work collaboratively with the Risk function to ensure the consistent alignment of objectives, adhering fully to the principles of the Enterprise Risk Management framework of the Close Brothers Group. Prepare comprehensive and well-structured credit applications to support informed lending decisions for customers. Ensure that all Governance and Compliance requirements are adhered to and all reporting and reviewing activities required by the Regulatory Bodies are carried out to the standards required. Ensure you operate within the context of the FCA regulations at all times and that the Treating Customers Fairly initiative is fully adhered to. WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF YOU HAVE/ARE: Experience of working in a customer-facing sales environment, consistently meeting or exceeding targets Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate at all levels Sales driven with an ability to plan and manage own activities and contact strategy Strong business and financial acumen Excellent sales and negotiation skills IT IS NOT ESSENTIAL BUT IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAVE: Previous experience of Asset Finance Some knowledge of the Print industries (with a focus on asset expertise) Ability to analyse and interpret financial information We are an inclusive organisation and committed to ensuring our recruitment process is as accessible as possible to everyone. We will make adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or would like to discuss the recruitment process with us, please email us at or request a call back. ABOUT US At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work life priorities and in this role you will be able to enjoy a mixture of hybrid working. Close Brothers is a leading UK merchant banking group providing lending, deposit taking and securities trading. We employ approximately 3,000 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250. To find out more about Close Brothers, please visit our careers page: To find out more about life at Close Brothers: To find out more about our benefits: To find out more about our commitment to creating an inclusive environment: Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion … Close Brothers Group The Company At Close Brothers Group, we are all connected by our mission to be the best place in the UK for wealth professionals and their clients. We believe that everyone should think ahead, have a financial plan and invest wisely. Our clients are professionals, business owners, individuals, charities, families, and employers, who rely on our clear financial advice and investment management services to preserve and grow their long-term savings and investments. We are a team of about 900 people based in 15 offices across the UK. Our geographic footprint means we can combine a local approach with face-to-face services to enable strong, long-term relationships with our clients. Sustainability is fundamental to our purpose and we have a responsibility to help address the social, economic and environmental challenges facing our business, colleagues and clients. We strive to do the right thing and are dedicated to helping the charities that matter most to our people. Our vision is to develop an open and inclusive company that ensures everyone is valued, respected and included, so that in years to come our business will represent a diverse and inclusive workforce from the top down. We look to recruit individuals from all different backgrounds. If this job is of interest to you but you do not meet every criteria then we encourage you still to apply as we are open to providing training opportunities. As an early adopter of hybrid working we are open to discussing all types of flexible working options, helping you to balance your work and home life. The Benefits Private medical Discounted health checks Stakeholder pension contribution Gym discounts Cycle to work scheme Gym discounts Purchase additional holiday

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: We are seeking a Head of Business Development (BD) & Sales to join Saab UK's BD team, working closely with Saab UK's Land Systems operating division. This role specifically focuses on Saab's Barracuda and Tactical Support Solutions portfolio. Reporting directly to the Vice President Business Development and work closely with Head of Barracuda UK and wider BD & sales team. The Head of BD & Sales Survivability and Infrastructure acts as the Customer Sales Responsible (CSR) for their prospects. Stakeholder engagement at all levels within the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is essential to this role. Therefore, applicants will need to have had prior involvement in running large campaigns and stakeholder management. As this is an important role within the Land Systems team and will represent Saab's continued relationship building with the UK MOD therefore, the individual will be required to have an intricate understanding of Land operations and ideally will have come from a British Army background, with a demonstrable understanding of the product portfolio, or of comparable products. The Head of BD & Sales is also responsible for creating the winning strategy and determining the market price working closely with the Product Sales Responsible (PSR). To support this and to build Saab's position within the UK market, the Head of BD & Sales conducts business intelligence, as part of the Competitive and Market Intelligence (CMI) process, and business development work. Applicants must be capable of establishing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders from Programme leads, Original Equipment Manufacturers and End Users; in each case creating an effective narrative and having an ability to identify opportunities and progress them to secure sales. Key Responsibilities: Win business through product sales for the Barracuda Camouflage and Deployable Infrastructure portfolio of products. Acquire and maintain relevant product knowledge. Establish and maintain customer relationships, including key influencers and gate keepers (for example, with Dstl). Establish and maintain relevant Business Unit networks. Establish and maintain relations with other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) for Business-to-Business opportunities. Sales engagement with potential customers and partners, leading opportunity and need identification. Organise and participate at exhibitions and other customer-facing events in close cooperation with the Saab UK Business Development Event Coordinator. Support a wide range of events, briefings and demonstrations to expand brand and product awareness, leading to increasing Order Intake. Lead the Win Business process, including securing internal-to-Saab approvals and preparing responses to Requests for Quotation and routine proposals. Conduct market, customer and competitor analysis in order to develop business. Maintain, evaluate and manage market networks and consultants. Identify, prioritise and qualify new business opportunities and leads. Establish, maintain and update all opportunities in the Customer Relationship Management tool. Create business-winning strategies for each opportunity. Collaborate with Saab's sales and product personnel for respective projects. Participate and support contract and commercial negotiations, acting as the bridge across the entire span between the capability requirements of the end user, and the engineering realities of Production (specialist Commercial, Financial and Production personnel are available to assist and support). Synchronize with other Saab stakeholders in relevant cases. Complete routine reporting including weekly reporting to Saab UK Director of Business Development and Sales. Work in alignment with Saab's policies and directives. Contribution to Barracuda plans including the Long-Term Order Intake Plan and to lesson identification. Skills and Experience: Experience and understanding of the UK Defence, acquisition process and budgets. Leadership and teamwork skills including effective prioritisation and time management. Experience of marketing and sales or other relevant sectors. Experience working with Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) or wider acquisition; commercial, business development or sales experience would also be desirable. Experience running large campaigns and stakeholder management. Experience in contributing to a multi-disciplinary team in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-driven environment, to achieve KPIs and Objectives, including within a matrix management context. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills within both defence and industry communities to establish and maintain trusted relationships. Effective prioritisation and time management. Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English. A UK driving licence. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it.

Sponsorship Sales Manager Location: Hybrid, Office based in EC3A 3DE Salary: Competitive salary + Commission + Excellent Benefits Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Additional Holiday Purchase, Health Cash Plan, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources! Why do we want you Wilmington Events is growing fast, and we re looking for someone ready to jump in as our Sponsorship Sales Manager and help us build something exciting! You know how to spot a good opportunity and, most importantly, you know how to close it. If you re motivated by commission, enjoy getting stuck into outreach, and want to sell sponsorships for events in market-leading businesses, this is a role where you ll be challenged and rewarded. If you ve got the drive and the hunger to sell sponsorships that matter, we would love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc s career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked apply ! Job Purpose, Tasks and Responsibilities You will be responsible for: • Representing multiple Wilmington businesses and leading on promoting the events portfolio and sponsorship opportunities. • Driving both new business development (50%) and growth from existing accounts (50%), acquired in the last 2 3 years. • Identifying, researching and engaging new prospects while managing consultative sales conversations and creating tailored proposals. • Building strong collaborative relationships with Product, Marketing, Operations and business teams within ICA and Axco. • Achieving KPIs and sales targets through a mix of outbound activity, consultative selling, pipeline management and client relationship building. • Attending events, meeting customers face-to-face, and driving year-on-year sponsor retention. What s the Best Thing About This Role The chance to play a key role in a fast-growing business with Plc backing, working across a portfolio of flagship global events, with the opportunity to make a real mark and establish yourself in a growing team. What s the Most Challenging Thing About This Role Balancing the demands of new business generation with nurturing existing accounts, while working at pace in a dynamic, ambitious and agile events environment. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you must have/ be: • Proven experience in event sponsorship sales. • A successful track record in new business development. • Experience working with a Sales CRM (Salesforce, MS Dynamics or similar). • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. • Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. • Results-driven, ambitious, motivated and confident with cold calling. • Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills. • A collaborative team player with high standards and strong emotional intelligence. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: • Experience in selling marketing solutions products. • Knowledge of the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) or financial services sectors. We know it s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role s location by the start of their employment. About us Wilmington Events is a specialist provider of global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) events. Established in 2022, we have delivered consistent double-digit growth and, with Plc backing, are driving an ambitious 3-year plan. In 2024 alone, we ran 35 webinars and 15 international events across cities including London, Miami, Singapore, Munich, Tokyo, Amsterdam and New York. Our agile, customer-led team combines a start-up mindset with the support of a strong Plc, creating market-leading conferences, awards and custom events tailored to diverse sectors and communities. Find What You re Looking For We are ambitious and inclusive, filled with integrity and curiosity. We are Wilmington plc. Are you Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support and fair rewards. Click on APPLY today!