Day-to-day responsibilities will revolve around the tactical execution of marketing strategy. This will include:
Creation and scheduling of social media posts
Listening to social activity and responding across the network businesses
Research tasks (for campaign-based activity, sourcing merchandise and event organisation)
Use of social scheduling tools and Content Management systems to administrate websites, including improving Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Budget/supplier management and reporting on the performance of digital marketing channels using analytics tools
There will be the opportunity to initiate and create copy for omnichannel campaigns and to design email campaigns using our Customer Relationship Management system with an integrated mass mailing function
Training:
Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the right candidate could progress to be offered a full-time position
The marketing role may be a gateway to further career opportunities
Progressions with higher-level apprenticeships are also available
Employer Description:N/AWorking Hours :Monday - Friday, between 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Our client is expanding its successful e-commerce brand into physical retail and is seeking an accomplished Business Developer to lead this next stage of growth. This role offers the opportunity to build strategic retail partnerships, secure listings, and shape how the brand establishes and scales its presence in stores globally.As the Business Development Manager, you will get the chance to take ownership of a high-impact commercial initiative and play a central role in the brand's retail success. You will enjoy the freedom to shape strategy, collaborate closely with senior leadership, and make a measurable contribution to the company's growth. A competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and career development opportunities are available.What You'll Do:
Pitch and present products to retail buyers, with compelling proposals that highlight the brand's unique edge over competitors.Build and nurture strong relationships with retail partners to secure shelf space and drive long-term success.Negotiate contracts and terms with retailers to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships. Execute the contracts flawlessly.Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the brand into new stores, chains, and territories.Create buzzworthy campaigns that boost brand visibility and drive foot traffic to retail locations and drive customer awareness.Oversee store onboarding to guarantee a smooth launch and consistent presence.Monitor retail performance metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, stock turnover, margins) and competitor activity to refine sales strategies and maximise growth.Guide inventory strategy for retail stores, advising on shipment planning, stock levels, and best practices to ensure products are available when and where they're needed.Stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity to position the brand as a must-have for retailers.Identify opportunities to scale our brand into new stores and territories.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally placing products into physical retail or expanding brand presence in new markets.A track record of successfully pitching to retail buyers and securing contracts with major stores or chains.Strong negotiation skills and the ability to craft persuasive, data-driven proposals.Familiarity with retail dynamics, including buyer expectations, shelf placement strategies, and market trends.Entrepreneurial mindset with a hunger for closing deals and driving growth.Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.Comfortable using CRM tools or retail analytics software to track performance and opportunities.Experience with retail management or inventory software.Entrepreneurial, data-driven, and highly organised.Excellent relationship management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Salary details:
Base salary: £55,000 - £75,000Bonus / commission: £10,000 - £30,000+, tied to new account wins and sales performanceTotal on-target earnings: typically £65,000 - £100,000+
How to Apply:If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more, then we would love to hear from you. Please attach an up-to-date copy of your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact.....Read more...
Our client is expanding its successful e-commerce brand into physical retail and is seeking an accomplished Business Developer to lead this next stage of growth. This role offers the opportunity to build strategic retail partnerships, secure listings, and shape how the brand establishes and scales its presence in stores globally.As the Business Development Manager, you will get the chance to take ownership of a high-impact commercial initiative and play a central role in the brand's retail success. You will enjoy the freedom to shape strategy, collaborate closely with senior leadership, and make a measurable contribution to the company's growth. A competitive salary, performance-based bonus, and career development opportunities are available.What You'll Do:
Pitch and present products to retail buyers, with compelling proposals that highlight the brand's unique edge over competitors.Build and nurture strong relationships with retail partners to secure shelf space and drive long-term success.Negotiate contracts and terms with retailers to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships. Execute the contracts flawlessly.Identify and pursue opportunities to expand the brand into new stores, chains, and territories.Create buzzworthy campaigns that boost brand visibility and drive foot traffic to retail locations and drive customer awareness.Oversee store onboarding to guarantee a smooth launch and consistent presence.Monitor retail performance metrics (e.g., sell-through rates, stock turnover, margins) and competitor activity to refine sales strategies and maximise growth.Guide inventory strategy for retail stores, advising on shipment planning, stock levels, and best practices to ensure products are available when and where they're needed.Stay ahead of market trends and competitor activity to position the brand as a must-have for retailers.Identify opportunities to scale our brand into new stores and territories.
What We're Looking For:
Proven experience in B2B sales, ideally placing products into physical retail or expanding brand presence in new markets.A track record of successfully pitching to retail buyers and securing contracts with major stores or chains.Strong negotiation skills and the ability to craft persuasive, data-driven proposals.Familiarity with retail dynamics, including buyer expectations, shelf placement strategies, and market trends.Entrepreneurial mindset with a hunger for closing deals and driving growth.Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.Comfortable using CRM tools or retail analytics software to track performance and opportunities.Experience with retail management or inventory software.Entrepreneurial, data-driven, and highly organised.Excellent relationship management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Salary details:
Base salary: £55,000 - £75,000Bonus / commission: £10,000 - £30,000+, tied to new account wins and sales performanceTotal on-target earnings: typically £65,000 - £100,000+
How to Apply:If you are interested in this role and would like to learn more, then we would love to hear from you. Please attach an up-to-date copy of your CV to the link provided and we will be in contact.....Read more...
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Warrington/Bristol
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Inside IR35
Rate: £60 p/h
Type: Hybrid
Location: Warrington or Bristol
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team. Are you the kind of engineer who looks at a complex challenge and thinks, “Let’s make it better – and cleaner”? Do you thrive when solving problems others call impossible? Then this sounds like the perfect role for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote effective collaboration across Engineering and other functional teams.
Support customer management and relationship development, helping to resolve technical and delivery issues and ensuring customers are kept fully informed of progress.
Ensure all engineering procedures, codes, and standards are correctly identified and applied.
Identify and manage risks associated with engineering tasks and projects. Produce, review, and approve engineering deliverables including calculations, analyses, drawings, models, and technical documentation.
Assess and manage design changes, concessions, and technical queries to maintain design integrity.
Maintain engineering configuration control and ensure the overall design intent is preserved throughout the lifecycle.
Evaluate and resolve technical issues, recommending improvements and innovative solutions.
Provide technical support to Project Managers in planning, controlling, and delivering engineering tasks and projects.
Make sound engineering decisions within delegated authority and act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when required.
Promote and adhere to Health & Safety legislation, company policies, and procedures, including Diversity & Inclusion and Performance & Development processes.
Skills and Experience:
Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Engineering.
Knowledge of CAD tools and general engineering drawing practice.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
A drive to challenge, improve, and deliver excellence — whatever your background.
Nuclear knowledge is preferred but not essential
Must be able to achieve SC clearance
Holds or has the ability to obtain Chartered Status
What’s in it for you?
Collaborative, innovation-driven environment.
Continuous learning via Expleo Academy accredited training.
Competitive company benefits.
Opportunity to contribute directly to the UK’s Net Zero future.
The chance to work with an equal opportunities employer
If you’re a Principal Mechanical Engineer, ready to take on your next role, then please apply below with your CV.
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From day one, you’ll work with teams that help HSBC, and its customers operate smarter, faster and better. Here’s a taste of what you will get involved in:
Our customer is our number one priority, and you will support teams focused on enhancing customer journeys and our digital banking capabilities
You could spend time working with our Products & Propositions teams ensuring the bank has the most appropriate product range and delivering high-quality customer service, developing marketing campaigns, and managing complaints
You’ll help turn complex information into clear recommendations and present your ideas to senior leaders and decision-makers
You are driven by data and will use insights to identify trends and kickstart solutions based on your findings
Training:This is a 3-year Degree Apprenticeship that combines practical experience with academic learning.
You’ll complete a BSc (Hons) in Applied Retail and Commercial Banking via the University of Exeter.
We’ll kick things off with structured training to get you up to speed. From there, you’ll have a mix of hands-on learning, mentoring and skills coaching to help you thrive. The first few months will be about settling into HSBC, and your first placement. Your apprenticeship qualification will begin in January.
You’ll undertake four placements, aligned to HSBC UK’s strategic priorities.Training Outcome:You will have constant support throughout your programme, including a dedicated mentor and development team, study days (both group and independent) designed to build your soft and technical skills, access to a vast array of learning tools and materials (both internal and external) and on the job coaching. You will also receive support during the final year of your programme to help you secure your destination role within the organisation.Employer Description:HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, serving over 40 million customers globally. We aim to be where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and helping people fulfil their hopes and ambitions. To help achieve this, we want to recruit talented individuals from all walks of life who share our vision.
As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants.
At HSBC Group we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities
and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different
life stages.
Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job
sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a
role with HSBC, you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements, please
discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process.
As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC Group is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants.Working Hours :Monday- Sunday on a shift pattern rotation between the hours of 08:00- 20:00. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Drive,Ownership,Resilience,Relationship management,Self-awareness,Learning agility....Read more...
From day one, you’ll work with teams that help HSBC, and its customers operate smarter, faster, and better.
Here’s a taste of what you will get involved in:
Our customer is our number one priority, and you will support teams focused on enhancing customer journeys and our digital banking capabilities
You could spend time working with our Products & Propositions teams ensuring the bank has the most appropriate product range and delivering high-quality customer service, developing marketing campaigns, and managing complaints
You’ll help turn complex information into clear recommendations and present your ideas to senior leaders and decision-makers
You are driven by data and will use insights to identify trends and kickstart solutions based on your findings
Training:
This is a 3-year Degree Apprenticeship that combines practical experience with academic learning
You’ll complete a BSc (Hons) in Applied Retail and Commercial Banking via the University of Exeter
We’ll kick things off with structured training to get you up to speed. From there, you’ll have a mix of hands-on learning, mentoring, and skills coaching to help you thrive
The first few months will be about settling into HSBC, and your first placement. Your apprenticeship qualification will begin in January
You’ll undertake four placements, aligned to HSBC UK’s strategic priorities
Training Outcome:
You will have constant support throughout your programme, including a dedicated mentor and development team, study days (both group and independent) designed to build your soft and technical skills, access to a vast array of learning tools and materials (both internal and external) and on the job coaching
You will also receive support during the final year of your programme to help you secure your destination role within the organisation
Employer Description:HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, serving over 40 million customers globally. We aim to be where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and helping people fulfil their hopes and ambitions. To help achieve this, we want to recruit talented individuals from all walks of life who share our vision.
As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants.
At HSBC Group we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities
and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different
life stages.
Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job
sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a
role with HSBC, you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements, please
discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process.
As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC Group is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants.Working Hours :Monday - Sunday on a shift pattern rotation between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Drive,Ownership,Resilience,Relationship management,Self-awareness,Learning agility....Read more...
From day one, you’ll work with teams that help HSBC, and its customers operate smarter, faster, and better. Here’s a taste of what you will get involved in:
Our customer is our number one priority, and you will support teams focused on enhancing customer journeys and our digital banking capabilities.
You could spend time working with our products & propositions teams, ensuring the bank has the most appropriate product range and delivering high-quality customer service, developing marketing campaigns, and managing complaints.
You’ll help turn complex information into clear recommendations and present your ideas to senior leaders and decision-makers.
You are driven by data and will use insights to identify trends and kickstart solutions based on your findings.
Training:This is a 3-year Degree Apprenticeship that combines practical experience with academic learning.
You’ll complete a BSc (Hons) in Applied Retail and Commercial Banking via the University of Exeter.
We’ll kick things off with structured training to get you up to speed. From there, you’ll have a mix of hands-on learning, mentoring, and skills coaching to help you thrive. The first few months will be about settling into HSBC, and your first placement. Your apprenticeship qualification will begin in January.
You’ll undertake four placements, aligned to HSBC UK’s strategic priorities.Training Outcome:You will have constant support throughout your programme, including a dedicated mentor and development team, study days (both group and independent) designed to build your soft and technical skills, access to a vast array of learning tools and materials (both internal and external) and on the job coaching. You will also receive support during the final year of your programme to help you secure your destination role within the organisation.Employer Description:HSBC is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, serving over 40 million customers globally. We aim to be where the growth is, connecting customers to opportunities, enabling businesses to thrive and helping people fulfil their hopes and ambitions. To help achieve this, we want to recruit talented individuals from all walks of life who share our vision.
As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC UK is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants.
At HSBC Group we look to enable our employees to better balance their work / life priorities
and have the flexibility required to meet challenging needs as they progress through different
life stages.
Where possible we will consider the following flexible working options: part-time working, job
sharing, term-time working, and working from home and staggered hours. If in considering a
role with HSBC, you have a need for some flexibility in your working arrangements, please
discuss this with the recruitment team in the early stages of the application process.
As a business operating in markets all around the world, we believe diversity brings benefits for our customers, our business and our people. This is why HSBC Group is committed to being an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified applicants.Working Hours :Monday - Sunday on a shift pattern rotation between the hours of 08:00 - 20:00. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Drive,Ownership,Resilience,Relationship management,Self-awareness,Learning agility....Read more...
Perfect role for an ambitious graduate ready to launch their career in enterprise software sales within the dynamic commodity trading sector. Looking to start your sales career in a role where you'll gain deep expertise in both enterprise technology and a fascinating global industry? This Graduate Sales Executive position offers comprehensive training, genuine earning potential, and the opportunity to work with international trading businesses from day one. You'll join a specialist software company at an exciting growth phase, learning the art of consultative B2B sales while building relationships across global commodity markets. About the Organisation This established software provider specialises in technology solutions for the physical commodity trading industry. Their primary offering is a sophisticated cloud-based platform that integrates ERP functionality with commodity-specific trading and risk management tools. The system supports trading firms in managing their entire operation—from contract negotiation and hedging through warehousing, logistics, customs, and financial settlement. The company's client base spans agricultural commodities, energy products, and metals trading, serving SME and mid-sized trading houses who need enterprise-grade capabilities without enterprise-scale budgets. Beyond their core platform, they also provide specialised solutions for trade finance and customs compliance, making them a comprehensive technology partner for the commodity trading ecosystem. Your Opportunity This Graduate Sales Executive role is designed to develop talented individuals into successful enterprise software sales professionals. During your initial six-month training period, you'll work closely with experienced team members and company directors, learning how to identify prospects, articulate complex value propositions, and navigate lengthy B2B sales cycles. You'll gain exposure to international commodity markets, understand the operational challenges facing trading businesses, and develop consultative selling skills that will serve you throughout your career. Based at the company's London Bridge headquarters, you'll also travel to meet prospects, attend industry events, and experience the global nature of commodity trading firsthand. What your role involves:Support lead generation activities through research, outreach, and networking within commodity trading communitiesLearn to qualify prospects and understand their operational pain points, working alongside senior team members on early-stage opportunitiesAssist with product demonstrations and customer presentations, gradually taking on more responsibility as your knowledge developsCollaborate with marketing colleagues to identify promising campaigns, events, and content opportunities for reaching target audiencesAttend industry conferences and trade shows to build your professional network and understand market dynamicsDevelop comprehensive knowledge of the platform's capabilities and the commodity trading workflows it supportsSkills and qualities we're seeking:Recent graduate (any degree discipline considered, though business, technology, or economics backgrounds are advantageous)Genuine interest in sales, business development, or commercial roles, with hunger to build a career in B2B technologyStrong communication skills with confidence building rapport and engaging professionals at all levelsAnalytical mindset with ability to understand complex business processes and technology solutionsResilience and determination—enterprise software sales involves long cycles and requires persistenceWillingness to travel for client meetings and industry events as your role developsCurious and entrepreneurial attitude, comfortable in an environment where you'll shape your own successWork Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Your package includes:Training salary of £40,000 during your six-month development period, with progression to £70,000 base salary upon successful completionUncapped commission structure from day one of your permanent role, providing significant earnings potentialComprehensive on-the-job training covering product knowledge, sales methodology, and industry expertiseEquity participation, giving you ownership stake in the company's growthPrivate healthcare coverageDirect mentorship from company leadership with clear pathway for career advancementExposure to international business travel and premier commodity trading industry eventsWhy Start Your Sales Career in Commodity Trading Technology? Enterprise software sales offers one of the most rewarding career paths for ambitious graduates, combining intellectual challenge with exceptional earning potential. The commodity trading sector provides a particularly compelling starting point, it's a global, relationship-driven industry where technology adoption is accelerating rapidly. Unlike consumer-facing sales roles, you'll be solving genuine operational challenges for sophisticated businesses, requiring you to develop deep domain knowledge and consultative skills. This foundation positions you for long-term success, whether you continue specialising in trading technology or move into broader enterprise software sales. The industry rewards professionals who invest time understanding its complexities, offering clear progression from junior roles through to senior commercial positions with substantial remuneration packages. For graduates seeking challenge, variety, and the opportunity to build expertise that's genuinely valued in the market, commodity trading technology represents an excellent career launching point. Discover your next career move with The Opportunity Hub UK—connecting graduate talent with exceptional opportunities in specialist technology sectors.....Read more...
