Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager with demonstrable sales and account management experience to build and develop their Merseyside customer base. Business Development Manager Liverpool - Covering North West (Daily Travel) Full Time, Permanent Position £30,000 + Lucrative Commission Structure Mobile Phone, Laptop, Pension, Company Car, 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Full Products and Services Training will be Given Driving licence required Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Established for over 30 years, our client is a trusted name in the contract cleaning and event cleaning sector. Their talented team also offer professional day-to-day cleaning, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, high level and high pressure washing across the North West. Due to continued investment and growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to complement their existing team. Ideally, you will have a background in the cleaning industry but what is paramount is a proven ability to drive sales and develop existing accounts, coupled with acute commercial grounding. Full training will be given on the products and services available, including all USPs. About the Opportunity: As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for the sales and development of the company s extensive line of industrial and commercial cleaning services. Approximately 85% of your time will be spent prospecting for new accounts; the remainder will involve account management, so it's essential that you have experience in both of these areas. The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and fantastic earning potential for the successful applicant. Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Duties: You will be responsible for your own personal target, ensuring you hit set targets and continue to develop the company s turnover, prospecting and selling to new customers across the North West. Developing a business plan and initiatives that will maximise the business potential of the region is crucial. Account management - nurturing current accounts and promoting the wider offering. The role will involve daily travel to potential and existing customer sites and meetings. Experience The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within business development or sales, ideally within the cleaning services market. You will have experience of selling services across a number of different sectors and be flexible on the contract size and industries that you will target. You will be seeking an opportunity to take your career to the next level within a rapidly growing business or to build on an already successful career at this level. You will be able to demonstrate an innovative approach to developing sound profitable business and present convincing financial and business arguments to High-Profile Customers. About You: Self-motivated. Enthusiastic and able to think on your feet. Determined. Organised. Excellent communication skills. Persuasive with the ability to build rapport with people. A flexible and hands on approach to work and be able to represent the company at all levels in a structured, dynamic way. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a friendly, supportive team and become an integral part of the long-term future in this rapidly expanding organisation. Apply Now! How to apply for the Business Development Manager role: If you have the skills and experience required for this sales position based in Liverpool, click apply today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Account Manager, Business Development Executive, Senior Sales Executive, Commercial Manager, Senior Field Sales Executive, Sales Jobs Merseyside, Sales Jobs Liverpool, Account Management Jobs North West
06/12/2025
Full time
Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager with demonstrable sales and account management experience to build and develop their Merseyside customer base. Business Development Manager Liverpool - Covering North West (Daily Travel) Full Time, Permanent Position £30,000 + Lucrative Commission Structure Mobile Phone, Laptop, Pension, Company Car, 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Full Products and Services Training will be Given Driving licence required Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK Established for over 30 years, our client is a trusted name in the contract cleaning and event cleaning sector. Their talented team also offer professional day-to-day cleaning, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, high level and high pressure washing across the North West. Due to continued investment and growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Business Development Manager to complement their existing team. Ideally, you will have a background in the cleaning industry but what is paramount is a proven ability to drive sales and develop existing accounts, coupled with acute commercial grounding. Full training will be given on the products and services available, including all USPs. About the Opportunity: As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for the sales and development of the company s extensive line of industrial and commercial cleaning services. Approximately 85% of your time will be spent prospecting for new accounts; the remainder will involve account management, so it's essential that you have experience in both of these areas. The role offers excellent opportunities for career progression and fantastic earning potential for the successful applicant. Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Duties: You will be responsible for your own personal target, ensuring you hit set targets and continue to develop the company s turnover, prospecting and selling to new customers across the North West. Developing a business plan and initiatives that will maximise the business potential of the region is crucial. Account management - nurturing current accounts and promoting the wider offering. The role will involve daily travel to potential and existing customer sites and meetings. Experience The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within business development or sales, ideally within the cleaning services market. You will have experience of selling services across a number of different sectors and be flexible on the contract size and industries that you will target. You will be seeking an opportunity to take your career to the next level within a rapidly growing business or to build on an already successful career at this level. You will be able to demonstrate an innovative approach to developing sound profitable business and present convincing financial and business arguments to High-Profile Customers. About You: Self-motivated. Enthusiastic and able to think on your feet. Determined. Organised. Excellent communication skills. Persuasive with the ability to build rapport with people. A flexible and hands on approach to work and be able to represent the company at all levels in a structured, dynamic way. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a friendly, supportive team and become an integral part of the long-term future in this rapidly expanding organisation. Apply Now! How to apply for the Business Development Manager role: If you have the skills and experience required for this sales position based in Liverpool, click apply today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents. You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please. Other suitable skills and experience includes: Account Manager, Business Development Executive, Senior Sales Executive, Commercial Manager, Senior Field Sales Executive, Sales Jobs Merseyside, Sales Jobs Liverpool, Account Management Jobs North West
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilites of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
06/12/2025
Full time
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilites of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilities of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
06/12/2025
Full time
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilities of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
We are looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to join a professional services company within the accounting and finance sector. The role requires a strategic thinker to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities, and working closely with marketing teams to develop new leads. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in Lancashire, specialising in professional services within the accounting and finance industry. The company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and supports its employees with a professional working environment. Description On offer for the Business Development Executive - Financial Services role: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the professional services sector. Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop successful and effective targeted marketing programmes and campaigns Able to analyse rising and falling revenue opportunities, and develop plans to re-engage key customers. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to align business development strategies. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to prospective clients. Monitor market trends to identify potential growth areas and adjust strategies accordingly. Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client communications. Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional materials to support business growth. Work towards achieving and exceeding set sales targets. Profile For the Business Development Executive - Financial Services role, a successful applicant should have: A background in the professional services industry, preferably in accounting and finance. Experience working within business development and marketing teams in professional services. Strong communication skills, and able to develop long term client relationships. The ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for growth. Proficiency in preparing and delivering professional sales presentations. Solid organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. A results-oriented approach with a focus on achieving targets. Job Offer On offer for the Business Development Executive - Financial Services role : Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 55,000 - experience dependent. Permanent position within a professional services company. Hybrid Working. Free onsite parking.
06/12/2025
Full time
We are looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to join a professional services company within the accounting and finance sector. The role requires a strategic thinker to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities, and working closely with marketing teams to develop new leads. Client Details This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in Lancashire, specialising in professional services within the accounting and finance industry. The company has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services and supports its employees with a professional working environment. Description On offer for the Business Development Executive - Financial Services role: Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the professional services sector. Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop successful and effective targeted marketing programmes and campaigns Able to analyse rising and falling revenue opportunities, and develop plans to re-engage key customers. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions. Collaborate with the accounting and finance team to align business development strategies. Prepare and deliver compelling sales presentations to prospective clients. Monitor market trends to identify potential growth areas and adjust strategies accordingly. Maintain accurate records of sales activities and client communications. Contribute to the development of marketing and promotional materials to support business growth. Work towards achieving and exceeding set sales targets. Profile For the Business Development Executive - Financial Services role, a successful applicant should have: A background in the professional services industry, preferably in accounting and finance. Experience working within business development and marketing teams in professional services. Strong communication skills, and able to develop long term client relationships. The ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for growth. Proficiency in preparing and delivering professional sales presentations. Solid organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. A results-oriented approach with a focus on achieving targets. Job Offer On offer for the Business Development Executive - Financial Services role : Competitive salary ranging from 45,000 to 55,000 - experience dependent. Permanent position within a professional services company. Hybrid Working. Free onsite parking.
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilites of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
05/12/2025
Full time
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilites of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilities of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
05/12/2025
Full time
Head of Technology Business Management (Value Streams) Wolverhampton or Chatham (Hybrid 3 days per week) - Competitive salary & day rates for the chosen individual which can be discussed during qualification. Our long-term trusted financial services client is hiring a Head of Technology Business Management to shape and optimise the performance, governance and delivery capability of a large, complex technology function as they continue their first in history digital transformation campaign. Our client is seeking an individual who possess experience of technology & finance value streams, agile delivery processes, data driven decision making coupled with programme management capabilities of large scale multi-million-pound budgets primarily within the financial services sector. This is an exciting role, working with the senior leadership team, offering a chance to implement agile maturity & best proactive to their technology function overseeing (commercial, risk, finance and portfolio strategy/planning and reporting). Role Overview As the Head of TBM, you will: Act as a trusted partner to the CIO, overseeing performance, governance, executive reporting and operational management across the Technology Function. Work closely with Value Stream Product Owners and Centres of Excellence Leads to support requirements across Finance, Risk, People, Legal, Product and Operations. Lead governance processes for technology projects, financial management and risk, ensuring transparency, accountability and alignment with business priorities. Drive agile maturity and embed best practice across the Technology Function. Own the portfolio view of outcomes, benefits, costs and productivity to support strategic prioritisation and decision-making. Key Responsibilities Experience implementing combining technology & finance value streams (must have) Establish and lead financial management practices including budgeting, forecasting, cost control and optimised resource allocation (budget of up to 80 million circa, across tech, IT & transformation) is a must have Identify, assess and mitigate technology-related risks, promoting a proactive and continuous-improvement approach to risk management is a must have. Manage workforce planning to ensure effective allocation of skills and resources aligned to strategic technology priorities (across UK & India) is a must have. Build and maintain governance frameworks and reporting processes that support senior Technology Leaders in evidencing decisions and fulfilling responsibilities. Oversee vendor management to ensure partnerships deliver expected value and align with organisational goals. Monitor and uplift agile maturity across the Technology Function is a must have. Provide PMO capability and oversight to support transformation initiatives and the wider change portfolio. This is a high-impact leadership role with the opportunity to shape the future of a major Technology Function. You will influence governance, performance, financial stewardship and strategic delivery at the highest level.
Programme Director - FinTech Transformation (Product-Led Delivery) Overview We are looking for a Programme Director to lead a major transformation programme within a high-growth FinTech environment. This is a senior, strategic role that requires deep expertise in product-centric delivery, complex multi-stream programme leadership, and operating within regulated financial services. You will be responsible for shaping and executing a transformation roadmap that spans product, technology, operations, compliance, and commercial functions, ensuring that modern digital financial products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational ambitions. Key Responsibilities Strategic Programme Leadership Define and own the end-to-end programme vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and the broader product roadmap. Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans across multiple workstreams. Product-Driven Delivery Partner closely with Product leadership to integrate new capabilities, features, and enhancements into the programme design. Ensure seamless delivery, adoption, and operational readiness across cross-functional teams. Governance & Executive Engagement Establish and maintain strong programme governance frameworks. Act as the primary interface between C-suite stakeholders, product teams, delivery leads, and external partners. End-to-End Delivery Oversight Lead multi-disciplinary teams across technology, product, operations, and commercial. Track progress, manage dependencies, control budgets, and ensure delivery excellence across all workstream. Risk, Compliance & Change Leadership Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies. Drive organisational change, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements. Leadership & Culture Building Inspire high-performing teams, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical groups. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven background as a Programme Director or senior transformation leader within FinTech, payments, digital banking, or financial services. Strong experience in product management or product-aligned delivery, ideally in digital financial products, payments, or SaaS platforms. Exceptional leadership style with strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills. Desirable Experience Exposure to Agile at scale , modern delivery frameworks, and hybrid programme environments. Understanding of cloud architectures, API-driven platforms, and financial data security standards.
05/12/2025
Full time
Programme Director - FinTech Transformation (Product-Led Delivery) Overview We are looking for a Programme Director to lead a major transformation programme within a high-growth FinTech environment. This is a senior, strategic role that requires deep expertise in product-centric delivery, complex multi-stream programme leadership, and operating within regulated financial services. You will be responsible for shaping and executing a transformation roadmap that spans product, technology, operations, compliance, and commercial functions, ensuring that modern digital financial products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational ambitions. Key Responsibilities Strategic Programme Leadership Define and own the end-to-end programme vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and the broader product roadmap. Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans across multiple workstreams. Product-Driven Delivery Partner closely with Product leadership to integrate new capabilities, features, and enhancements into the programme design. Ensure seamless delivery, adoption, and operational readiness across cross-functional teams. Governance & Executive Engagement Establish and maintain strong programme governance frameworks. Act as the primary interface between C-suite stakeholders, product teams, delivery leads, and external partners. End-to-End Delivery Oversight Lead multi-disciplinary teams across technology, product, operations, and commercial. Track progress, manage dependencies, control budgets, and ensure delivery excellence across all workstream. Risk, Compliance & Change Leadership Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies. Drive organisational change, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements. Leadership & Culture Building Inspire high-performing teams, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical groups. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven background as a Programme Director or senior transformation leader within FinTech, payments, digital banking, or financial services. Strong experience in product management or product-aligned delivery, ideally in digital financial products, payments, or SaaS platforms. Exceptional leadership style with strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills. Desirable Experience Exposure to Agile at scale , modern delivery frameworks, and hybrid programme environments. Understanding of cloud architectures, API-driven platforms, and financial data security standards.
We are hiring a Senior Delivery Project & Programme Manager to establish and champion delivery discipline across our client's AI Factory. This is a senior role for someone who brings structure, transparency and control to large transformation portfolios and knows how to keep complex organisations aligned and on track.This role works closely with the Multi-Tech Agents Engineering Manager, the Senior Product Manager for Enterprise Agents, Delivery Leads and the Group Head. Contract duration - 6 months (possiblity to extend further) Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite Pay - Flexible daily rate (inside IR35) Purpose of the Role The Senior Delivery Project & Programme Manager owns delivery governance across the AI Agents portfolio. You will define and enforce standards, drive high-quality reporting, manage risk and non-conformities, and provide the single source of truth on progress and value delivery. Your work ensures consistency, predictability and accountability across engineering teams building mission-critical agentic AI products. Key Responsibilities Delivery Tracking & Portfolio Visibility Maintain a clear portfolio-level view of progress across all squads, integrating delivery data into structured reporting and dashboards. Track sprint performance, commitments, dependencies and milestones, ensuring teams operate with transparency and discipline. Identify bottlenecks early and coordinate corrective action across engineering, product and partner teams. Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Reporting Produce concise, executive-ready reporting for senior leadership, including weekly progress packs, risk summaries and value-realisation updates. Ensure delivery stories are communicated consistently across OpCos, programme teams and central functions. Build cross-functional trust through clear, structured and timely communication. Standards, Governance & Quality Control Define, maintain and enforce delivery standards across documentation, Stage Gates, change control and production readiness. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, including risk management processes, quality gates and audit requirements. Validate that each AI Agent product meets exit criteria before advancing to the next phase. Risk, Issue & Audit Management Own the consolidated risk and issue registers, ensuring all items have clear ownership, action plans and timelines. Run structured risk review cycles and escalate critical items to leadership with clear recommendations. Ensure audit findings, noncompliance and remediation actions are tracked to closure with clear accountability. Cross-Team Alignment Drive alignment across engineering, product, cyber, cloud and OpCo teams, ensuring everyone is operating to the same plan and cadence. Support delivery leads in applying best-practice methods consistently across squads. Maintain harmonised processes and shared delivery standards across the entire AI Factory. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve delivery methods, tooling, reporting and governance. Establish feedback loops with teams to refine playbooks, standards and operating rhythms. Lead structured process improvements that enhance predictability, velocity and quality. Training & Capability Building Provide ongoing coaching and training to deliver leads on tooling, standards and governance. Embed structured work methods, analytical decision-making and transparency into day-to-day operations. Develop templates, frameworks and repeatable delivery patterns for the AI Factory. Qualifications & Experience Experience in PMO, programme management or delivery leadership roles within technology or transformation environments. Demonstrated ability to run structured governance, reporting and decision processes at scale. Proven track record delivering complex IT or transformation programmes with high stakeholder complexity. Expertise in Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, SAFe), sprint management and tooling such as Jira and Confluence. Experience coordinating multi-team or global organisations, managing dependencies and driving alignment. Strong analytical and reporting skills, able to distil complex delivery data into clear insights. Excellent communication and influencing skills, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders. A proactive, structured and detail-oriented mindset with a focus on value, transparency and accountability. 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 Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 hays.co.uk
05/12/2025
Contractor
We are hiring a Senior Delivery Project & Programme Manager to establish and champion delivery discipline across our client's AI Factory. This is a senior role for someone who brings structure, transparency and control to large transformation portfolios and knows how to keep complex organisations aligned and on track.This role works closely with the Multi-Tech Agents Engineering Manager, the Senior Product Manager for Enterprise Agents, Delivery Leads and the Group Head. Contract duration - 6 months (possiblity to extend further) Location - Waterside (UB7 0GB) Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite Pay - Flexible daily rate (inside IR35) Purpose of the Role The Senior Delivery Project & Programme Manager owns delivery governance across the AI Agents portfolio. You will define and enforce standards, drive high-quality reporting, manage risk and non-conformities, and provide the single source of truth on progress and value delivery. Your work ensures consistency, predictability and accountability across engineering teams building mission-critical agentic AI products. Key Responsibilities Delivery Tracking & Portfolio Visibility Maintain a clear portfolio-level view of progress across all squads, integrating delivery data into structured reporting and dashboards. Track sprint performance, commitments, dependencies and milestones, ensuring teams operate with transparency and discipline. Identify bottlenecks early and coordinate corrective action across engineering, product and partner teams. Stakeholder Communication & Leadership Reporting Produce concise, executive-ready reporting for senior leadership, including weekly progress packs, risk summaries and value-realisation updates. Ensure delivery stories are communicated consistently across OpCos, programme teams and central functions. Build cross-functional trust through clear, structured and timely communication. Standards, Governance & Quality Control Define, maintain and enforce delivery standards across documentation, Stage Gates, change control and production readiness. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks, including risk management processes, quality gates and audit requirements. Validate that each AI Agent product meets exit criteria before advancing to the next phase. Risk, Issue & Audit Management Own the consolidated risk and issue registers, ensuring all items have clear ownership, action plans and timelines. Run structured risk review cycles and escalate critical items to leadership with clear recommendations. Ensure audit findings, noncompliance and remediation actions are tracked to closure with clear accountability. Cross-Team Alignment Drive alignment across engineering, product, cyber, cloud and OpCo teams, ensuring everyone is operating to the same plan and cadence. Support delivery leads in applying best-practice methods consistently across squads. Maintain harmonised processes and shared delivery standards across the entire AI Factory. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities to improve delivery methods, tooling, reporting and governance. Establish feedback loops with teams to refine playbooks, standards and operating rhythms. Lead structured process improvements that enhance predictability, velocity and quality. Training & Capability Building Provide ongoing coaching and training to deliver leads on tooling, standards and governance. Embed structured work methods, analytical decision-making and transparency into day-to-day operations. Develop templates, frameworks and repeatable delivery patterns for the AI Factory. Qualifications & Experience Experience in PMO, programme management or delivery leadership roles within technology or transformation environments. Demonstrated ability to run structured governance, reporting and decision processes at scale. Proven track record delivering complex IT or transformation programmes with high stakeholder complexity. Expertise in Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, SAFe), sprint management and tooling such as Jira and Confluence. Experience coordinating multi-team or global organisations, managing dependencies and driving alignment. Strong analytical and reporting skills, able to distil complex delivery data into clear insights. Excellent communication and influencing skills, comfortable engaging senior stakeholders. A proactive, structured and detail-oriented mindset with a focus on value, transparency and accountability. 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 Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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 hays.co.uk
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic senior leader to oversee our Cyber Engineering, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) functions. This role will be responsible for driving the design, delivery, and governance of enterprise-wide security engineering solutions, while ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient identity and data protection services. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to shape the future of cybersecurity, identity, and data protection within the organization. This position is designated as a Senior Management Function (SMF) under the Financial Conduct Authority regime, carrying personal accountability for compliance, operational resilience, and security effectiveness. The Role: Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global strategy for Cyber Engineering, IAM, and DLP in alignment with the enterprise security and technology roadmap. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CIO, and executive leadership on emerging threats, secure architecture, identity, and data protection. Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate effectiveness, risk reduction, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., National Institute of Standards Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF), Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA), New Tork State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Sarbanes-Oxyley (SOX), and the Financia Conduct Authority(FCA). Cyber Engineering Oversight Lead engineering teams responsible for core security platforms, including endpoint protection, cloud security, network defense, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps integrations. Build and mature a comprehensive vulnerability management program, including continuous scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and Board-level reporting. Drive innovation by embedding security into cloud, hybrid, and modern application architectures ("Secure by Design" principles). Ensure the adoption of automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics to improve detection, response, and resiliency. Identity & Access Management Own enterprise-wide IAM strategy, including workforce and customer identity, privileged access management (PAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Lead initiatives to modernize and integrate IAM platforms to support cloud adoption, Zero Trust, and frictionless user experiences. Partner with business and technology leaders to enable secure digital transformation through robust identity services. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Advance a comprehensive Data Loss Prevention program to safeguard sensitive information across endpoints, cloud, email, and collaboration platforms. Establish enterprise-wide policies and controls to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration, insider threats, and regulatory breaches. Implement monitoring, classification, and enforcement mechanisms that balance data protection with business enablement. Partner with business, compliance, and data governance teams to align DLP strategy with General Data Protection Regulation, Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other global data protection requirements. Provide executive and Board-level reporting on data protection risks, incidents, and mitigation efforts. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure IAM, DLP, and security engineering practices meet regulatory, audit, and policy requirements. Define and maintain standards for identity lifecycle, access controls, data handling, and information protection. Oversee risk assessments and remediation programs tied to IAM, DLP, and security engineering platforms. Senior Management Function (FCA Responsibilities) As an FCA-designated Senior Management Function (SMF) role, the position carries individual accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). Specific responsibilities include: Personal accountability for ensuring cyber, IAM, and DLP controls are effective, proportionate, and aligned with FCA expectations for operational resilience and financial sector stability. Maintaining robust governance, oversight, and risk management frameworks for engineering, identity, and data protection, ensuring risks are identified, escalated, and remediated in line with FCA and PRA requirements. Demonstrating reasonable steps have been taken to oversee outsourced arrangements, third-party providers, and cloud services related to IAM, DLP, and cyber platforms. Ensuring Board and regulators receive timely, accurate, and complete information on cyber, identity, and data protection risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities. Acting as the point of accountability for operational resilience in cyber engineering, IAM, and DLP, supporting FCA requirements around impact tolerance, scenario testing, and response planning. Requirements: Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with extensive experience in leadership roles across IAM, cyber engineering, and/or data protection. Proven track record of leading global security programs at scale in complex, regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred). Expertise in IAM technologies (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk, Ping Identity), DLP platforms (Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Digital Guardian), and security engineering tools (EDR, CSPM, SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management). Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, data protection regulations (GDPR, FCA, PRA), cloud-native security, and DevSecOps practices. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Board and executive levels. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CIPP/E, SABSA, or equivalent) preferred. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email your recruiter.
05/12/2025
Full time
We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic senior leader to oversee our Cyber Engineering, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) functions. This role will be responsible for driving the design, delivery, and governance of enterprise-wide security engineering solutions, while ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient identity and data protection services. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills to shape the future of cybersecurity, identity, and data protection within the organization. This position is designated as a Senior Management Function (SMF) under the Financial Conduct Authority regime, carrying personal accountability for compliance, operational resilience, and security effectiveness. The Role: Strategic Leadership Define and execute the global strategy for Cyber Engineering, IAM, and DLP in alignment with the enterprise security and technology roadmap. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CISO, CIO, and executive leadership on emerging threats, secure architecture, identity, and data protection. Establish metrics and reporting to demonstrate effectiveness, risk reduction, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., National Institute of Standards Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF), Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA), New Tork State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), Sarbanes-Oxyley (SOX), and the Financia Conduct Authority(FCA). Cyber Engineering Oversight Lead engineering teams responsible for core security platforms, including endpoint protection, cloud security, network defense, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps integrations. Build and mature a comprehensive vulnerability management program, including continuous scanning, risk-based prioritization, remediation tracking, and Board-level reporting. Drive innovation by embedding security into cloud, hybrid, and modern application architectures ("Secure by Design" principles). Ensure the adoption of automation, orchestration, and advanced analytics to improve detection, response, and resiliency. Identity & Access Management Own enterprise-wide IAM strategy, including workforce and customer identity, privileged access management (PAM), identity governance and administration (IGA), and multi-factor authentication (MFA). Lead initiatives to modernize and integrate IAM platforms to support cloud adoption, Zero Trust, and frictionless user experiences. Partner with business and technology leaders to enable secure digital transformation through robust identity services. Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Advance a comprehensive Data Loss Prevention program to safeguard sensitive information across endpoints, cloud, email, and collaboration platforms. Establish enterprise-wide policies and controls to prevent unauthorized data exfiltration, insider threats, and regulatory breaches. Implement monitoring, classification, and enforcement mechanisms that balance data protection with business enablement. Partner with business, compliance, and data governance teams to align DLP strategy with General Data Protection Regulation, Financial Conduct Authority, Prudential Regulation Authority, Sarbanes-Oxley, and other global data protection requirements. Provide executive and Board-level reporting on data protection risks, incidents, and mitigation efforts. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure IAM, DLP, and security engineering practices meet regulatory, audit, and policy requirements. Define and maintain standards for identity lifecycle, access controls, data handling, and information protection. Oversee risk assessments and remediation programs tied to IAM, DLP, and security engineering platforms. Senior Management Function (FCA Responsibilities) As an FCA-designated Senior Management Function (SMF) role, the position carries individual accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR). Specific responsibilities include: Personal accountability for ensuring cyber, IAM, and DLP controls are effective, proportionate, and aligned with FCA expectations for operational resilience and financial sector stability. Maintaining robust governance, oversight, and risk management frameworks for engineering, identity, and data protection, ensuring risks are identified, escalated, and remediated in line with FCA and PRA requirements. Demonstrating reasonable steps have been taken to oversee outsourced arrangements, third-party providers, and cloud services related to IAM, DLP, and cyber platforms. Ensuring Board and regulators receive timely, accurate, and complete information on cyber, identity, and data protection risks, vulnerabilities, and remediation activities. Acting as the point of accountability for operational resilience in cyber engineering, IAM, and DLP, supporting FCA requirements around impact tolerance, scenario testing, and response planning. Requirements: Progressive experience in cybersecurity, with extensive experience in leadership roles across IAM, cyber engineering, and/or data protection. Proven track record of leading global security programs at scale in complex, regulated environments (financial services strongly preferred). Expertise in IAM technologies (SailPoint, Okta, Azure AD, CyberArk, Ping Identity), DLP platforms (Symantec, Microsoft Purview, Forcepoint, Digital Guardian), and security engineering tools (EDR, CSPM, SIEM, SOAR, vulnerability management). Strong knowledge of Zero Trust, data protection regulations (GDPR, FCA, PRA), cloud-native security, and DevSecOps practices. Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at Board and executive levels. Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CIPP/E, SABSA, or equivalent) preferred. We're committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email your recruiter.
Position Summary As Director of Network Practice at Claranet, you will lead the strategic direction, operational delivery, and product management of our customer-facing network and connectivity services. This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping Claranet's network offerings, driving innovation, and ensuring excellence across delivery and product lifecycles. You will be responsible for the management, leadership, and strategy of the Network & Connectivity domain, including Delivery and Network Product Management. Working closely with commercial stakeholders and Group Networks, you will ensure our services remain competitive, secure, and aligned with customer needs. Role Mission Claranet's strategy is to build long-term, trusted relationships with its customers by delivering market-leading, integrated managed services. We are seeking a leader to build and to own the existing and future market-leading multi-solutions portfolio that Claranet offers to customers that enables cross and up sell. Objectives & Key Results Strategic Leadership and Commercial Ownership Define and execute the strategy for Claranet's network and connectivity services. Own revenue, gross profit, and staffing costs for the Network Practice. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors (e.g., BT/Openreach, Cisco, Fortinet). Inspire and lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations. Operational Delivery and Service Excellence Lead a multi-disciplinary organisation comprising: Network Product Management Network Delivery and Fulfilment Oversee the full customer lifecycle from procurement through to deployment. Collaborate with the Managed Service and Customer Services Director to define operational expectations, service costs, and fulfilment standards. Drive performance and customer satisfaction through data-driven governance and KPI tracking. Technical Oversight Ensure robust and scalable architectures across wired, wireless, virtual/cloud, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice (VoIP) environments. Align customer solutions with core infrastructure and automation platforms with Group Networks. Maintain compliance with UK telecoms regulations and industry security standards. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Act as Executive Sponsor for key accounts within the network portfolio, ensuring satisfaction and retention. Represent the Network Practice in customer-facing meetings, strategic forums, and innovation initiatives. Proactively support business development through strategic input, competitive service positioning, and customer engagement. Product Management Lead the development and lifecycle management of Claranet's network and connectivity products. Define and evolve product strategy in alignment with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with core infrastructure and automation platforms. Own the roadmap for network services, including wired, wireless, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice offerings. Ensure products are commercially viable, technically robust, and deliver measurable customer value. Position Specifications Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Strategic and commercially minded, with a good understanding of managed IT services. Adaptable leader comfortable operating in high-change, high-growth environments. Highly accountable and results-oriented, with a track record of delivery in fast-paced organisations. Collaborative leader who inspires confidence and performance across diverse teams. Resilient, open to challenge, and willing to constructively navigate conflict or uncertainty. Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Extensive experience in a senior network leadership role in MSP, ISP, or telco environments. Proven experience in network design, delivery, and product management. Familiarity with UK regulatory obligations and commercial management of network services. Leadership of multi-site or distributed teams. Desirable Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline. Technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, NSE). ITIL, PRINCE2, or equivalent delivery qualifications. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page
05/12/2025
Full time
Position Summary As Director of Network Practice at Claranet, you will lead the strategic direction, operational delivery, and product management of our customer-facing network and connectivity services. This senior leadership role is pivotal in shaping Claranet's network offerings, driving innovation, and ensuring excellence across delivery and product lifecycles. You will be responsible for the management, leadership, and strategy of the Network & Connectivity domain, including Delivery and Network Product Management. Working closely with commercial stakeholders and Group Networks, you will ensure our services remain competitive, secure, and aligned with customer needs. Role Mission Claranet's strategy is to build long-term, trusted relationships with its customers by delivering market-leading, integrated managed services. We are seeking a leader to build and to own the existing and future market-leading multi-solutions portfolio that Claranet offers to customers that enables cross and up sell. Objectives & Key Results Strategic Leadership and Commercial Ownership Define and execute the strategy for Claranet's network and connectivity services. Own revenue, gross profit, and staffing costs for the Network Practice. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with key vendors (e.g., BT/Openreach, Cisco, Fortinet). Inspire and lead cross-functional teams across multiple locations. Operational Delivery and Service Excellence Lead a multi-disciplinary organisation comprising: Network Product Management Network Delivery and Fulfilment Oversee the full customer lifecycle from procurement through to deployment. Collaborate with the Managed Service and Customer Services Director to define operational expectations, service costs, and fulfilment standards. Drive performance and customer satisfaction through data-driven governance and KPI tracking. Technical Oversight Ensure robust and scalable architectures across wired, wireless, virtual/cloud, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice (VoIP) environments. Align customer solutions with core infrastructure and automation platforms with Group Networks. Maintain compliance with UK telecoms regulations and industry security standards. Customer and Stakeholder Engagement Act as Executive Sponsor for key accounts within the network portfolio, ensuring satisfaction and retention. Represent the Network Practice in customer-facing meetings, strategic forums, and innovation initiatives. Proactively support business development through strategic input, competitive service positioning, and customer engagement. Product Management Lead the development and lifecycle management of Claranet's network and connectivity products. Define and evolve product strategy in alignment with customer needs, market trends, and business objectives. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure alignment with core infrastructure and automation platforms. Own the roadmap for network services, including wired, wireless, SD-WAN/SASE, and voice offerings. Ensure products are commercially viable, technically robust, and deliver measurable customer value. Position Specifications Behavioural Competencies - Organisational & Behavioural Fit Strategic and commercially minded, with a good understanding of managed IT services. Adaptable leader comfortable operating in high-change, high-growth environments. Highly accountable and results-oriented, with a track record of delivery in fast-paced organisations. Collaborative leader who inspires confidence and performance across diverse teams. Resilient, open to challenge, and willing to constructively navigate conflict or uncertainty. Critical Competencies - Technical Fit Extensive experience in a senior network leadership role in MSP, ISP, or telco environments. Proven experience in network design, delivery, and product management. Familiarity with UK regulatory obligations and commercial management of network services. Leadership of multi-site or distributed teams. Desirable Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline. Technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, NSE). ITIL, PRINCE2, or equivalent delivery qualifications. What makes us unique is Team Claranet , our internal community that supports causes close to our employees' hearts. We offer paid charity leave, support local charities across our offices, and host annual fundraising events, all backed by a dedicated committee. We're proud founding members of TC4RE (Technology Community for Racial Equality) working collectively to build a more diverse and inclusive tech industry. About Claranet Founded at the beginning of the dot com bubble in 1996, our CEO Charles Nasser had a light bulb moment to develop a truly customer-focused IT business. Since then, Claranet has grown from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the UK to being one of the leading business modernisation experts, who deliver solutions across 11+ countries. Equal Opportunities Statement Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Claranet is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process. Ready to take the next step in your career with Claranet? Click 'apply' - we can't wait to meet you! To view full job description please visit our careers page
Our hosting team delivers InterSystems' solutions as hosted or managed services, anywhere in the world. As more and more clients change to hosted solutions, we are looking for a new DevSecOps engineer. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in complex hosting environments. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll work across infrastructure and application layers to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure our systems meet the highest standards of security and compliance. Experience in a hosting provider or managed service provider (MSP) is essential, as you'll be navigating multi-tenant architectures, uptime SLAs, and regulatory frameworks that demand precision and accountability. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a range of technologies, to solve interesting problems, to be allowed to make improvements, and to be recognized for making a difference. Benefits Include Lucrative Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare incl Dental Plan Enhanced Pension Wellbeing programmes Volunteering Days Perk & Saving Discounts Gym Reimbursements 25 days Annual Leave Free lunch and more! Responsibilities Lead departmental security compliance initiatives and external audits Identify, triage, and remediate vulnerabilities across infrastructure and applications Assess and contextualize vulnerabilities by evaluating exploit difficulty, existing controls, and potential impact Produce clear, actionable management-level reports that translate technical findings into business risk language Collaborate with external CREST-accredited assessors and deliver customer-facing vulnerability summaries Coordinate secure changes and maintenance windows with engineering teams Respond to security incidents and support root cause analysis and reporting Participate in the deployment of new applications and/or changes, ensuring that all service components are documented and monitored and integrated into the company's operational processes. Work with stakeholders across the solutions lifecycle to ensure that pre-operational sign-offs are obtained, so as to ensure that solutions can be operated in a way that meets or exceeds performance targets e.g. security, availability and response times. Assist with the troubleshooting of integration issues. Consulting with technical stakeholders (including customers) on the delivery of hosted solutions. Experience & Qualifications Good experience in a hosting provider or managed service provider environment Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and ISO 22301 Hands-on experience with scanning and vulnerability detection applications Hands-on experience of Real time threat detection software Ability to analyze and explain exploitability of vulnerabilities, including attack vectors, prerequisites, and mitigations Skilled in producing executive-level reporting that aligns technical risk with business impact Familiarity with healthcare data protection regulations and audit readiness Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement Strong experience in AD GPO development and maintenance, particularly around security Good experience of security in both Linux and Windows environments Experience of public and private cloud environments Hands-on Windows domain and AD management experience Strong troubleshooting skills Strong scripting skills Enthusiasm and talent for acquiring complex technical skills Good customer service attitude Knowledge of configuration management (Puppet and/or Red Hat Satellite preferred) Scripting for automation using technologies (e.g. Powershell, Puppet, Ansible, Python) ITIL knowledge - principles and application Ability to support and develop junior colleagues
05/12/2025
Full time
Our hosting team delivers InterSystems' solutions as hosted or managed services, anywhere in the world. As more and more clients change to hosted solutions, we are looking for a new DevSecOps engineer. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in complex hosting environments. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you'll work across infrastructure and application layers to identify and remediate vulnerabilities, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure our systems meet the highest standards of security and compliance. Experience in a hosting provider or managed service provider (MSP) is essential, as you'll be navigating multi-tenant architectures, uptime SLAs, and regulatory frameworks that demand precision and accountability. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across a range of technologies, to solve interesting problems, to be allowed to make improvements, and to be recognized for making a difference. Benefits Include Lucrative Bonus Scheme Private Healthcare incl Dental Plan Enhanced Pension Wellbeing programmes Volunteering Days Perk & Saving Discounts Gym Reimbursements 25 days Annual Leave Free lunch and more! Responsibilities Lead departmental security compliance initiatives and external audits Identify, triage, and remediate vulnerabilities across infrastructure and applications Assess and contextualize vulnerabilities by evaluating exploit difficulty, existing controls, and potential impact Produce clear, actionable management-level reports that translate technical findings into business risk language Collaborate with external CREST-accredited assessors and deliver customer-facing vulnerability summaries Coordinate secure changes and maintenance windows with engineering teams Respond to security incidents and support root cause analysis and reporting Participate in the deployment of new applications and/or changes, ensuring that all service components are documented and monitored and integrated into the company's operational processes. Work with stakeholders across the solutions lifecycle to ensure that pre-operational sign-offs are obtained, so as to ensure that solutions can be operated in a way that meets or exceeds performance targets e.g. security, availability and response times. Assist with the troubleshooting of integration issues. Consulting with technical stakeholders (including customers) on the delivery of hosted solutions. Experience & Qualifications Good experience in a hosting provider or managed service provider environment Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and ISO 22301 Hands-on experience with scanning and vulnerability detection applications Hands-on experience of Real time threat detection software Ability to analyze and explain exploitability of vulnerabilities, including attack vectors, prerequisites, and mitigations Skilled in producing executive-level reporting that aligns technical risk with business impact Familiarity with healthcare data protection regulations and audit readiness Strong communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and customer engagement Strong experience in AD GPO development and maintenance, particularly around security Good experience of security in both Linux and Windows environments Experience of public and private cloud environments Hands-on Windows domain and AD management experience Strong troubleshooting skills Strong scripting skills Enthusiasm and talent for acquiring complex technical skills Good customer service attitude Knowledge of configuration management (Puppet and/or Red Hat Satellite preferred) Scripting for automation using technologies (e.g. Powershell, Puppet, Ansible, Python) ITIL knowledge - principles and application Ability to support and develop junior colleagues
If you've mastered PMO leadership in your current role, this is your opportunity to shape and scale a delivery function during a major growth phase at an organisation that has been a trusted technology partner to world-renowned international organisations for over 30 years. In this pivotal role you'll lead transformation, embed governance, and drive commercial performance of the PMO function, in an environment that values precision and innovation. This role will suit an experienced Head of Project Management with a proven expertise in leading a Project Management Office that delivers mid-sized Microsoft cloud projects (primarily Microsoft 365 and Azure) to SME customers. As the PMO leader for our Core Projects team, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from post-sales through delivery and transition into operations, drive success, and set the strategic direction for the PMO. Your focus will be on delivering successful project outcomes through strong operational effectiveness and rigour. The Role at a Glance: Head of Project Management (Core Projects) Central London Based 3 Days Per Week / Hybrid Market Competitive Salary Plus 10% Performance Bonus & Company Comprehensive Benefits Package Expertise: Managed IT Support / Outsourced IT Services. Managed Cybersecurity / Security Services. Microsoft / Cloud Expertise. Application Development & Maintenance / Integration. IT Strategy, Consulting & Transformational Projects. Sector / Domain Expertise (financial services, legal, private equity / venture capital) Reporting & Reports: Reporting to COO. 3 Direct Reports who coordinate 20 engineers who deliver the projects. Your Skills & Experience: Established PMO leader in an MSP environment (Microsoft expertise essential). Proven experience in leading, transforming and scaling project delivery functions. Strong people-leader, commercial acumen and delivery discipline. Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile/Scrum. Champion client success through strong stakeholder engagement. The Pinnacle in MSP Services: This is not just another PMO role. It's a strategic leadership opportunity to architect, scale, and embed project excellence across a business operating at the very top of its game. You'll lead the transformation of our project management capability with vigour, managing a close-knit team delivering fast-turnaround, high-volume (and often complex) Microsoft-centric projects. You'll bring the operational rigour, commercial acumen, and delivery vision to ensure every engagement drives client value, profitability, and innovation. What You'll Do: You'll be a visible, influential leader with the gravitas to inspire confidence, motivate, drive change, and build a high-performing PMO team. You'll set a clear vision, instil accountability, and create a culture of excellence coaching and motivating your team to deliver at pace and with purpose, fully aligned to strategic goals. You'll lead transformation through the design and continual improvement of scalable, disciplined delivery frameworks that combine structure with agility. As the driving force behind risk management and change control, you'll chair the Change Advisory Board, safeguard delivery and profitability, and ensure project governance evolves in step with business growth. Your leadership will extend beyond your team - building trust and alignment with customers and senior stakeholders to deliver transparency, collaboration, and exceptional outcomes. You'll establish clear communication channels, ensuring informed decision-making at every level, and take ownership of resource planning to maintain capability and performance. Expertise: • Relevant certifications, such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile/Scrum • Hands-on experience managing project delivery of medium-size Microsoft cloud projects within an IT MSP • Strategic capability to define PMO vision and implement governance frameworks • Strong risk management and compliance awareness in MSP environments • Track record of driving continuous improvement and embedding agile practices • Proven ability to scale and evolve complex project delivery teams • Commercially astute with deep knowledge of project financial governance (budgeting, scope control, forecasting) • Evidence of strong people leadership, staff development and performance management • Expert stakeholder engagement and influence at executive level • Proficiency in PMO tools and Microsoft cloud technologies About You: • Professional demeanour, influential at C-level • Confident and visible leader with ability to inspire staff at all levels • High levels of empathy with ability to build and maintain effective relationships • Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operationally • Excellent communicator with ability to build rapport and trust with customers and their staff • A proactive, 'can-do' attitude and sense of urgency • High ethical standards and integrity • Resilient with ability to learn and bounce back from challenging situations What's In It For You: • Stability of a 30-year brand with the energy of a growth phase • A voice to lead change, transform and inspire • Leadership development programme and personal growth support • 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off • Private medical insurance, group income protection, and life insurance • Enhanced family-friendly policies • Pension scheme, company sick pay, and EAP • Paid travel for additional office attendance days Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
05/12/2025
Full time
If you've mastered PMO leadership in your current role, this is your opportunity to shape and scale a delivery function during a major growth phase at an organisation that has been a trusted technology partner to world-renowned international organisations for over 30 years. In this pivotal role you'll lead transformation, embed governance, and drive commercial performance of the PMO function, in an environment that values precision and innovation. This role will suit an experienced Head of Project Management with a proven expertise in leading a Project Management Office that delivers mid-sized Microsoft cloud projects (primarily Microsoft 365 and Azure) to SME customers. As the PMO leader for our Core Projects team, you will oversee the entire project lifecycle, from post-sales through delivery and transition into operations, drive success, and set the strategic direction for the PMO. Your focus will be on delivering successful project outcomes through strong operational effectiveness and rigour. The Role at a Glance: Head of Project Management (Core Projects) Central London Based 3 Days Per Week / Hybrid Market Competitive Salary Plus 10% Performance Bonus & Company Comprehensive Benefits Package Expertise: Managed IT Support / Outsourced IT Services. Managed Cybersecurity / Security Services. Microsoft / Cloud Expertise. Application Development & Maintenance / Integration. IT Strategy, Consulting & Transformational Projects. Sector / Domain Expertise (financial services, legal, private equity / venture capital) Reporting & Reports: Reporting to COO. 3 Direct Reports who coordinate 20 engineers who deliver the projects. Your Skills & Experience: Established PMO leader in an MSP environment (Microsoft expertise essential). Proven experience in leading, transforming and scaling project delivery functions. Strong people-leader, commercial acumen and delivery discipline. Certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile/Scrum. Champion client success through strong stakeholder engagement. The Pinnacle in MSP Services: This is not just another PMO role. It's a strategic leadership opportunity to architect, scale, and embed project excellence across a business operating at the very top of its game. You'll lead the transformation of our project management capability with vigour, managing a close-knit team delivering fast-turnaround, high-volume (and often complex) Microsoft-centric projects. You'll bring the operational rigour, commercial acumen, and delivery vision to ensure every engagement drives client value, profitability, and innovation. What You'll Do: You'll be a visible, influential leader with the gravitas to inspire confidence, motivate, drive change, and build a high-performing PMO team. You'll set a clear vision, instil accountability, and create a culture of excellence coaching and motivating your team to deliver at pace and with purpose, fully aligned to strategic goals. You'll lead transformation through the design and continual improvement of scalable, disciplined delivery frameworks that combine structure with agility. As the driving force behind risk management and change control, you'll chair the Change Advisory Board, safeguard delivery and profitability, and ensure project governance evolves in step with business growth. Your leadership will extend beyond your team - building trust and alignment with customers and senior stakeholders to deliver transparency, collaboration, and exceptional outcomes. You'll establish clear communication channels, ensuring informed decision-making at every level, and take ownership of resource planning to maintain capability and performance. Expertise: • Relevant certifications, such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile/Scrum • Hands-on experience managing project delivery of medium-size Microsoft cloud projects within an IT MSP • Strategic capability to define PMO vision and implement governance frameworks • Strong risk management and compliance awareness in MSP environments • Track record of driving continuous improvement and embedding agile practices • Proven ability to scale and evolve complex project delivery teams • Commercially astute with deep knowledge of project financial governance (budgeting, scope control, forecasting) • Evidence of strong people leadership, staff development and performance management • Expert stakeholder engagement and influence at executive level • Proficiency in PMO tools and Microsoft cloud technologies About You: • Professional demeanour, influential at C-level • Confident and visible leader with ability to inspire staff at all levels • High levels of empathy with ability to build and maintain effective relationships • Strategic thinker with the ability to execute operationally • Excellent communicator with ability to build rapport and trust with customers and their staff • A proactive, 'can-do' attitude and sense of urgency • High ethical standards and integrity • Resilient with ability to learn and bounce back from challenging situations What's In It For You: • Stability of a 30-year brand with the energy of a growth phase • A voice to lead change, transform and inspire • Leadership development programme and personal growth support • 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off • Private medical insurance, group income protection, and life insurance • Enhanced family-friendly policies • Pension scheme, company sick pay, and EAP • Paid travel for additional office attendance days Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Topps Group is home to premier UK tile brands including Topps Tiles, Pro Tiler Tools, Parkside and Tile Warehouse. Tile Warehouse is a newly formed Pureplay business which is going through an exciting growth period, and we're looking to welcome a new Digital Executive to help drive our digital ambitions forward. This role is for perfect for someone who is looking to join a growing business and accelerate their career in the digital ecommerce space. You will help define the business as well as your own role within Tile Warehouse. There are great opportunities to grow within Tile Warehouse as well as across the Topps Group. In this role you will be working with several Tile Warehouse dedicated colleagues, from Sales to Buying, Finance and Operations. We are open to candidates who are new to the industry and are eager to learn. The role will be important in the growth of Tile Warehouse, owning and managing our products on site. Regular monitoring and reporting are also key to ensure our customers get the best products at the best prices. Key Accountabilities: Product Management: Ownership of our products on site, making sure the products have the right images, up to date information, and are priced correctly. Stock Management: Working with our stock and buying team to make sure that the right products are available to our customers. Reporting: Regularly reporting on-site KPIs and conducting competitor research. Promotion Planning: Planning and delivering promotions. Onsite Merchandising: Optimise product placement and search performance to enhance discoverability and drive conversion. Essential Skills: Experience working in a digital environment would be desirable but not essential. Can do attitude with excellent attention to detail. A passion for all things digital Data Analysis experience and knowledge Proactive problem-solving ability. Excellent market awareness and analytical skills Accountable by nature with the desire to make an impact. Keen to take ownership in a role with confidence and enthusiasm. In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success - up to 20% of your base salary. Then there's a generous staff discount, a Share Save scheme, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer! Think you know Topps Group? Think again. There's plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the fact that you don't need to be a DIY or tile expert to work in one of our stores or our Leicester based Support Centre. Or the fact that that we're Britain's largest specialist tile retailer, with more than 1,600 in-store specialists providing world class customer service to homeowners and tradespeople in over 300 stores nationwide.
05/12/2025
Full time
Topps Group is home to premier UK tile brands including Topps Tiles, Pro Tiler Tools, Parkside and Tile Warehouse. Tile Warehouse is a newly formed Pureplay business which is going through an exciting growth period, and we're looking to welcome a new Digital Executive to help drive our digital ambitions forward. This role is for perfect for someone who is looking to join a growing business and accelerate their career in the digital ecommerce space. You will help define the business as well as your own role within Tile Warehouse. There are great opportunities to grow within Tile Warehouse as well as across the Topps Group. In this role you will be working with several Tile Warehouse dedicated colleagues, from Sales to Buying, Finance and Operations. We are open to candidates who are new to the industry and are eager to learn. The role will be important in the growth of Tile Warehouse, owning and managing our products on site. Regular monitoring and reporting are also key to ensure our customers get the best products at the best prices. Key Accountabilities: Product Management: Ownership of our products on site, making sure the products have the right images, up to date information, and are priced correctly. Stock Management: Working with our stock and buying team to make sure that the right products are available to our customers. Reporting: Regularly reporting on-site KPIs and conducting competitor research. Promotion Planning: Planning and delivering promotions. Onsite Merchandising: Optimise product placement and search performance to enhance discoverability and drive conversion. Essential Skills: Experience working in a digital environment would be desirable but not essential. Can do attitude with excellent attention to detail. A passion for all things digital Data Analysis experience and knowledge Proactive problem-solving ability. Excellent market awareness and analytical skills Accountable by nature with the desire to make an impact. Keen to take ownership in a role with confidence and enthusiasm. In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded, you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success - up to 20% of your base salary. Then there's a generous staff discount, a Share Save scheme, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer! Think you know Topps Group? Think again. There's plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the fact that you don't need to be a DIY or tile expert to work in one of our stores or our Leicester based Support Centre. Or the fact that that we're Britain's largest specialist tile retailer, with more than 1,600 in-store specialists providing world class customer service to homeowners and tradespeople in over 300 stores nationwide.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HYBRID - CHELMSFORD UP TO 50,000 + COMMISSION + BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY: Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and growing organisation within the mechanical and electrical engineering sector. As part of their strategic expansion, they are seeking a skilled Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities while nurturing and developing existing client relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Field Sales Executive, Sales Engineer or similar sales professional from the mechanical or electrical engineering industry. Engineering qualifications, either mechanical or electrical, are highly desirable and will be advantageous in engaging customers and providing technical understanding. If you're a driven, technically minded sales professional seeking a hybrid role with strong earning potential, this is not an opportunity to miss. THE ROLE: Developing and managing your own sales territory, identifying, approaching, and securing new business opportunities. Building strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their technical requirements and offering tailored solutions. Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals. Maintaining and updating CRM records, ensuring accurate forecasting and pipeline management. Conducting face-to-face meetings, site visits, online presentations, and technical discussions. Promoting the full range of products/services and identifying opportunities to expand client accounts. Working towards key KPIs and revenue targets to support business growth. Collaborating with internal engineering and operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery. THE PERSON: Experience in Business Development, Technical Sales, Area Sales, Sales Engineering, or Field Sales within Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (essential). Ideally holds qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent). Strong B2B sales experience with a proven track record of winning new business. Technically competent with the ability to understand engineering concepts and communicate them effectively. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Highly self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently in a hybrid environment. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
05/12/2025
Full time
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING HYBRID - CHELMSFORD UP TO 50,000 + COMMISSION + BENEFITS THE OPPORTUNITY: Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and growing organisation within the mechanical and electrical engineering sector. As part of their strategic expansion, they are seeking a skilled Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities while nurturing and developing existing client relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Field Sales Executive, Sales Engineer or similar sales professional from the mechanical or electrical engineering industry. Engineering qualifications, either mechanical or electrical, are highly desirable and will be advantageous in engaging customers and providing technical understanding. If you're a driven, technically minded sales professional seeking a hybrid role with strong earning potential, this is not an opportunity to miss. THE ROLE: Developing and managing your own sales territory, identifying, approaching, and securing new business opportunities. Building strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their technical requirements and offering tailored solutions. Managing the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals. Maintaining and updating CRM records, ensuring accurate forecasting and pipeline management. Conducting face-to-face meetings, site visits, online presentations, and technical discussions. Promoting the full range of products/services and identifying opportunities to expand client accounts. Working towards key KPIs and revenue targets to support business growth. Collaborating with internal engineering and operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery. THE PERSON: Experience in Business Development, Technical Sales, Area Sales, Sales Engineering, or Field Sales within Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (essential). Ideally holds qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent). Strong B2B sales experience with a proven track record of winning new business. Technically competent with the ability to understand engineering concepts and communicate them effectively. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Highly self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently in a hybrid environment. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required. By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.
Programme Director - FinTech Transformation (Product-Led Delivery) Overview We are looking for a Programme Director to lead a major transformation programme within a high-growth FinTech environment. This is a senior, strategic role that requires deep expertise in product-centric delivery, complex multi-stream programme leadership, and operating within regulated financial services. You will be responsible for shaping and executing a transformation roadmap that spans product, technology, operations, compliance, and commercial functions, ensuring that modern digital financial products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational ambitions. Key Responsibilities Strategic Programme Leadership Define and own the end-to-end programme vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and the broader product roadmap. Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans across multiple workstreams. Product-Driven Delivery Partner closely with Product leadership to integrate new capabilities, features, and enhancements into the programme design. Ensure seamless delivery, adoption, and operational readiness across cross-functional teams. Governance & Executive Engagement Establish and maintain strong programme governance frameworks. Act as the primary interface between C-suite stakeholders, product teams, delivery leads, and external partners. End-to-End Delivery Oversight Lead multi-disciplinary teams across technology, product, operations, and commercial. Track progress, manage dependencies, control budgets, and ensure delivery excellence across all workstream. Risk, Compliance & Change Leadership Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies. Drive organisational change, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements. Leadership & Culture Building Inspire high-performing teams, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical groups. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven background as a Programme Director or senior transformation leader within FinTech, payments, digital banking, or financial services. Strong experience in product management or product-aligned delivery, ideally in digital financial products, payments, or SaaS platforms. Exceptional leadership style with strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills. Desirable Experience Exposure to Agile at scale , modern delivery frameworks, and hybrid programme environments. Understanding of cloud architectures, API-driven platforms, and financial data security standards.
05/12/2025
Full time
Programme Director - FinTech Transformation (Product-Led Delivery) Overview We are looking for a Programme Director to lead a major transformation programme within a high-growth FinTech environment. This is a senior, strategic role that requires deep expertise in product-centric delivery, complex multi-stream programme leadership, and operating within regulated financial services. You will be responsible for shaping and executing a transformation roadmap that spans product, technology, operations, compliance, and commercial functions, ensuring that modern digital financial products are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with organisational ambitions. Key Responsibilities Strategic Programme Leadership Define and own the end-to-end programme vision, ensuring alignment with business strategy and the broader product roadmap. Translate strategic goals into actionable delivery plans across multiple workstreams. Product-Driven Delivery Partner closely with Product leadership to integrate new capabilities, features, and enhancements into the programme design. Ensure seamless delivery, adoption, and operational readiness across cross-functional teams. Governance & Executive Engagement Establish and maintain strong programme governance frameworks. Act as the primary interface between C-suite stakeholders, product teams, delivery leads, and external partners. End-to-End Delivery Oversight Lead multi-disciplinary teams across technology, product, operations, and commercial. Track progress, manage dependencies, control budgets, and ensure delivery excellence across all workstream. Risk, Compliance & Change Leadership Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies. Drive organisational change, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security requirements. Leadership & Culture Building Inspire high-performing teams, enabling collaboration across technical and non-technical groups. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement. Essential Experience Proven background as a Programme Director or senior transformation leader within FinTech, payments, digital banking, or financial services. Strong experience in product management or product-aligned delivery, ideally in digital financial products, payments, or SaaS platforms. Exceptional leadership style with strong influencing, communication, and relationship-building skills. Desirable Experience Exposure to Agile at scale , modern delivery frameworks, and hybrid programme environments. Understanding of cloud architectures, API-driven platforms, and financial data security standards.
Are you an ambitious Cyber Security BDM or Account Executive looking to elevate your career and be rewarded by one of the best commission schemes offered. Join a CREST-accredited cyber security consultancy thats trusted by leading organisations to defend against todays most advanced threats. This is your chance to represent a brand built on credibility, innovation, and proven client success. Why You
05/12/2025
Full time
Are you an ambitious Cyber Security BDM or Account Executive looking to elevate your career and be rewarded by one of the best commission schemes offered. Join a CREST-accredited cyber security consultancy thats trusted by leading organisations to defend against todays most advanced threats. This is your chance to represent a brand built on credibility, innovation, and proven client success. Why You
Are you an ambitious Cyber Security BDM or Account Executive looking to elevate your career and be rewarded by one of the best commission schemes offered. Join a CREST-accredited cyber security consultancy thats trusted by leading organisations to defend against todays most advanced threats. This is your chance to represent a brand built on credibility, innovation, and proven client success. Why Youll Love This Role: Growth with balance: Start by leading new business initiatives, then transition into a hybrid role where youll nurture long-term client relationships and manage key accounts. Rewards that reflect your impact: Earn from one of the most lucrative commission structures in the industry, uncapped & paid monthly designed to truly recognise top performance. A complete cybersecurity portfolio: Offer clients end-to-end solutions spanning penetration testing, offensive security, managed SOC, cloud security, and compliance, empowering you to sell with confidence and deliver real value. What Were Looking For Proven success in cyber security sales, ideally within penetration testing, managed SOC, threat intelligence or Cyber Essentials Strong experience in new business B2B sales The ability to engage senior stakeholders at UK SMEs and mid-market organisations A collaborative, driven mindset with exceptional organisational and communication skills Whats In It For You: The role offers a base salary of £40,000 with a realistic first-year £90k OTE Established team members typically earn £125k+ and top performers are exceeding this. Uncapped commission and a competitive benefits package Ongoing training, certifications, professional development and support A purpose-driven, inclusive culture where every voice matters The satisfaction of seeing your work directly strengthen clients security and success If youre ready to join a consultancy where your expertise is valued, your results are rewarded, and your growth is limitless, wed love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
05/12/2025
Full time
Are you an ambitious Cyber Security BDM or Account Executive looking to elevate your career and be rewarded by one of the best commission schemes offered. Join a CREST-accredited cyber security consultancy thats trusted by leading organisations to defend against todays most advanced threats. This is your chance to represent a brand built on credibility, innovation, and proven client success. Why Youll Love This Role: Growth with balance: Start by leading new business initiatives, then transition into a hybrid role where youll nurture long-term client relationships and manage key accounts. Rewards that reflect your impact: Earn from one of the most lucrative commission structures in the industry, uncapped & paid monthly designed to truly recognise top performance. A complete cybersecurity portfolio: Offer clients end-to-end solutions spanning penetration testing, offensive security, managed SOC, cloud security, and compliance, empowering you to sell with confidence and deliver real value. What Were Looking For Proven success in cyber security sales, ideally within penetration testing, managed SOC, threat intelligence or Cyber Essentials Strong experience in new business B2B sales The ability to engage senior stakeholders at UK SMEs and mid-market organisations A collaborative, driven mindset with exceptional organisational and communication skills Whats In It For You: The role offers a base salary of £40,000 with a realistic first-year £90k OTE Established team members typically earn £125k+ and top performers are exceeding this. Uncapped commission and a competitive benefits package Ongoing training, certifications, professional development and support A purpose-driven, inclusive culture where every voice matters The satisfaction of seeing your work directly strengthen clients security and success If youre ready to join a consultancy where your expertise is valued, your results are rewarded, and your growth is limitless, wed love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ
Director of Software Engineering - Defence / Search & Rescue - Up to 85K + Possibility for profit share / share options - LincolnshireWe are looking for a highly motivated Director of Software Engineering or Head of Software Development to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The key leadership role in guiding the engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of software products. The technical team is expanding with recent additions across the group including Lead Engineers, Software Developers and Testers. The position could suit an experience CTO/ Director or an individual looking to make the move from Software Development Manager, Head of Software or similar.This role is responsible for driving the technical direction, team growth, and execution of software initiatives that support our business goals. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. We are ideally looking for someone who can primarily be office based, with flexibility for home working when required.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of software engineering leads, developers, and technical staff. Define team structure, hire top talent, and drive professional growth and development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Define and execute a forward-looking software architecture and technology strategy. Guide design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Oversee technical quality through code reviews, testing standards, and documentation. Own end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Set engineering OKRs, monitor progress, and continuously improve delivery processes. Partner closely with Product, Design, QA, Operations, and Business stakeholders. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and resource plans. Serve as the technical voice in executive discussions and strategic planning. Ensure all systems and software meet internal standards and external compliance requirements. Oversee incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery plans.As a visionary and strategic technology leader, the Director of Software Engineering is responsible for shaping and executing the software development strategy that drives business growth and innovation. With a deep understanding of scalable architecture, modern engineering practices, and agile delivery, this role ensures the successful development, deployment, and maintenance of high-quality software products. The director leads by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Director of Software Engineering to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Director of Software Engineering position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.
05/12/2025
Full time
Director of Software Engineering - Defence / Search & Rescue - Up to 85K + Possibility for profit share / share options - LincolnshireWe are looking for a highly motivated Director of Software Engineering or Head of Software Development to join an award winning Defence and Search & Rescue organisation with offices just outside of Lincoln. The key leadership role in guiding the engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of software products. The technical team is expanding with recent additions across the group including Lead Engineers, Software Developers and Testers. The position could suit an experience CTO/ Director or an individual looking to make the move from Software Development Manager, Head of Software or similar.This role is responsible for driving the technical direction, team growth, and execution of software initiatives that support our business goals. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. We are ideally looking for someone who can primarily be office based, with flexibility for home working when required.Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a team of software engineering leads, developers, and technical staff. Define team structure, hire top talent, and drive professional growth and development. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. Define and execute a forward-looking software architecture and technology strategy. Guide design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Oversee technical quality through code reviews, testing standards, and documentation. Own end-to-end software development lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. Set engineering OKRs, monitor progress, and continuously improve delivery processes. Partner closely with Product, Design, QA, Operations, and Business stakeholders. Translate business requirements into technical solutions and resource plans. Serve as the technical voice in executive discussions and strategic planning. Ensure all systems and software meet internal standards and external compliance requirements. Oversee incident response, vulnerability management, and disaster recovery plans.As a visionary and strategic technology leader, the Director of Software Engineering is responsible for shaping and executing the software development strategy that drives business growth and innovation. With a deep understanding of scalable architecture, modern engineering practices, and agile delivery, this role ensures the successful development, deployment, and maintenance of high-quality software products. The director leads by example, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.Due to the nature of the position it's required for the Director of Software Engineering to be a UK National for government security vetting. This includes a minimum of 5 years consecutive UK residency.We are interviewing currently so apply now for immediate consideration for the Director of Software Engineering position or contact George Harvey at ITSS Recruitment for further information.
Business development with uncapped commission The culture is dynamic and customer-focused Do love high end fashion this could be for you The company Our client is a well-established independent British tailoring brand that provides bespoke, fully sustainable wardrobe solutions for style savvy gentlemen. Their particular expertise lies in delivering the all-important perfect fit and the ability to personalise their shirts or suits with flamboyant linings or monogrammed initials. The role As part of their planned expansion, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced sales executive passionate about luxury fashion to join them as a Business Development Executive covering the Buckinghamshire area. On a day-to-day basis, you will be visiting clients on your territory to develop new business opportunities selling in the companies bespoke on-site tailoring service. The target market is High Net Worth individuals and professionals, such as lawyers, accountants and solicitors who do not have the time to shop for themselves and are looking to use a bespoke tailor for their clothing requirements. The person We are looking for an individual who is passionate about luxury men's and women's clothing and who possesses the following skills and experience:- Used to working in a targeted, face-to-face sales environment, offering a high level of service to customers to meet their expectations. A track record of business development and working to targeted sales. Great communication skills with the ability to build a rapport quickly with all types of decision maker. Confident, energetic and enthusiastic you will be a creative thinker who thrives under pressure Good diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills Full clean driving licence Experience gained within Menswear/Womenswear and/or within a luxury/premium retail or hospitality environment, although beneficial, is not essential if you possess the other skills and experience we require The rewards Basic salary of £30,000 15% commission bonus (uncapped) Use of a company vehicle Uniform allowance Superb career development opportunities Interested to find out more?
05/12/2025
Full time
Business development with uncapped commission The culture is dynamic and customer-focused Do love high end fashion this could be for you The company Our client is a well-established independent British tailoring brand that provides bespoke, fully sustainable wardrobe solutions for style savvy gentlemen. Their particular expertise lies in delivering the all-important perfect fit and the ability to personalise their shirts or suits with flamboyant linings or monogrammed initials. The role As part of their planned expansion, they are now seeking to recruit an experienced sales executive passionate about luxury fashion to join them as a Business Development Executive covering the Buckinghamshire area. On a day-to-day basis, you will be visiting clients on your territory to develop new business opportunities selling in the companies bespoke on-site tailoring service. The target market is High Net Worth individuals and professionals, such as lawyers, accountants and solicitors who do not have the time to shop for themselves and are looking to use a bespoke tailor for their clothing requirements. The person We are looking for an individual who is passionate about luxury men's and women's clothing and who possesses the following skills and experience:- Used to working in a targeted, face-to-face sales environment, offering a high level of service to customers to meet their expectations. A track record of business development and working to targeted sales. Great communication skills with the ability to build a rapport quickly with all types of decision maker. Confident, energetic and enthusiastic you will be a creative thinker who thrives under pressure Good diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills Full clean driving licence Experience gained within Menswear/Womenswear and/or within a luxury/premium retail or hospitality environment, although beneficial, is not essential if you possess the other skills and experience we require The rewards Basic salary of £30,000 15% commission bonus (uncapped) Use of a company vehicle Uniform allowance Superb career development opportunities Interested to find out more?
Our Communications Client are growing and looking to add a new business development executive to their sales team. Purpose of the role is to generate high-quality new business opportunities by engaging prospective customers through outbound activity, identifying their needs, and securing qualified appointments for the Business Development Managers. The role focuses on creating early pipeline, opening conversations within target accounts, and ensuring a consistent flow of well-qualified leads into the sales process. Duties & Responsibilities Cold calling prospects & cancelled customers Qualifying new leads Actively pursuing dormant prospects Identifying opportunities by profiling potential clients using fact finding techniques Establishing decision makers Building and managing own pipeline Communicating with the BDMs Enter and update leads and opportunities in the database Booking qualified meetings for the BDMs Maintaining accurate records and future expiries to maximise pipeline Skills Proven experience in telesales or outbound lead generation. Energetic, proactive mindset with a strong drive to achieve targets. Collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment. Self-motivated, confident, and comfortable taking initiative. Skilled at identifying and developing new opportunities through questioning and insight. Strong organisational and time-management capabilities. Confident communicating with senior stakeholders in mid-market and enterprise organisations. High call resilience with the ability to handle objections and maintain momentum. Clear and persuasive communication style, both verbal and written. Comfortable using CRM platforms and sales tools to manage pipelines and activity. Able to quickly grasp technical concepts related to telecoms and managed services and translate them into business value. JBRP1_UKTJ
05/12/2025
Full time
Our Communications Client are growing and looking to add a new business development executive to their sales team. Purpose of the role is to generate high-quality new business opportunities by engaging prospective customers through outbound activity, identifying their needs, and securing qualified appointments for the Business Development Managers. The role focuses on creating early pipeline, opening conversations within target accounts, and ensuring a consistent flow of well-qualified leads into the sales process. Duties & Responsibilities Cold calling prospects & cancelled customers Qualifying new leads Actively pursuing dormant prospects Identifying opportunities by profiling potential clients using fact finding techniques Establishing decision makers Building and managing own pipeline Communicating with the BDMs Enter and update leads and opportunities in the database Booking qualified meetings for the BDMs Maintaining accurate records and future expiries to maximise pipeline Skills Proven experience in telesales or outbound lead generation. Energetic, proactive mindset with a strong drive to achieve targets. Collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced, sales-oriented environment. Self-motivated, confident, and comfortable taking initiative. Skilled at identifying and developing new opportunities through questioning and insight. Strong organisational and time-management capabilities. Confident communicating with senior stakeholders in mid-market and enterprise organisations. High call resilience with the ability to handle objections and maintain momentum. Clear and persuasive communication style, both verbal and written. Comfortable using CRM platforms and sales tools to manage pipelines and activity. Able to quickly grasp technical concepts related to telecoms and managed services and translate them into business value. JBRP1_UKTJ
