The Company
Our client is a well established provider of superannuation and employee benefits solutions, respected for its strong standing in financial services and its genuine commitment to helping members achieve better retirement outcomes. They foster a collaborative, growth focused culture and take real pride in supporting both their employer clients and the members they serve.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Campaign Manager to join a high performing marketing team on a day rate contract basis for 4 months. This role offers true ownership of growth and retention campaigns targeting employer plan members, working closely with customer and distribution teams to shape strategy and drive results in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
Key Accountabilities
Taking full ownership of campaign strategy and execution across growth and retention initiatives
Partnering with the Head of Marketing to design campaigns that align with broader business objectives
Working alongside the distribution team to optimise campaigns for maximum reach and impact
Building and managing multi channel campaign calendars from concept through to delivery
Crafting engaging campaign content, messaging and creative briefs
Tracking and analysing campaign performance to generate insights that inform ongoing strategy
Reporting regularly to senior leadership while liaising with internal stakeholders and external agencies
Ideal Experience
A strong background in campaign management within financial services, superannuation or a related industry
A track record of designing and delivering successful growth and retention campaigns
Confident project management and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
A data driven mindset, comfortable using analytics and marketing automation tools to inform strategy
Solid understanding of the superannuation and employer benefits landscape, paired with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Why Apply
Step into a highly visible role where you will genuinely shape campaign strategy and outcomes
Join a collaborative, growth oriented culture that values fresh thinking and initiative
Make an immediate impact in a dynamic, fast paced contract role
To have a confidential chat, please contact Ryan at rclarke@parityconsulting.com.au
Whether you are a sports fanatic, shark diver or part-time antique collector, we celebrate your uniqueness. Parity Consulting works with clients who embrace diverse and inclusive environments and empower their teams to bring their authentic whole self to work. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to contact us. At Parity, we believe in people, not just data. Every application is reviewed by a real person, ensuring your experience and individuality are genuinely valued throughout the recruitment process.....Read more...
Principal Network Architect | Segment Routing | SRv6
Berkshire | Hybrid | Contract | Outside IR35
Tier 1 Service Provider | SRv6 | IPv6 | MPLS | Segment Routing | Network Architecture | Cisco NSO
Role Principal Network Architect, Network Architect, SRv6 Architect, IP Transport Architect, Service Provider Architect, MPLS Architect, IPv6 Architect, Segment Routing Architect
Key Skills Principal Network Architect, SRv6, Segment Routing, IPv6, MPLS, Carrier Networks, Tier 1 Service Provider, IP Transport Networks, Network Architecture, High Level Design, Migration Strategy, Cisco NSO, Cisco Crosswork, BGP, IS-IS, EVPN, VXLAN, Network Automation, NETCONF, REST APIs, YANG, Python, Ansible, Transport Networks, Architecture Governance.
Location Hybrid | Berkshire Office & Home based
Type Temporary, Contract, Full-Time
Status Contract for services. Outside IR35
Duration 24 months minimum
Overview
@mecscomms is recruiting for an experienced contract Principal Network / SRv6 Architect to lead the design and evolution of a next-generation carrier-grade IP transport network for a leading Tier 1 telecommunications provider.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future architecture of a national network, defining the transition from legacy MPLS technologies to a highly automated SRv6-based transport platform supporting fixed, mobile, enterprise, cloud and data centre services.
Working alongside architecture, engineering, operations and technology partners, you'll own the strategic network architecture, establish technical standards and produce the architectural blueprints that will underpin a major transformation programme.
Purpose
Design the future-state architecture for a large-scale IP transport network built around Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6), delivering a scalable, resilient and automation-first platform capable of supporting the next generation of telecommunications services.
Lead the architectural direction of the programme, producing the HLD designs, migration strategy and technical governance required to successfully transform a national carrier network.
Technology Stack
• Core Network
• SRv6
• Segment Routing
• IPv4 / IPv6
• MPLS
• Carrier IP Transport
• BGP
• IS-IS
• EVPN
• Architecture & Design
• High Level Design (HLD)
• Low Level Design (LLD)
• Network Architecture
• Migration Strategy
• Technical Governance
• Network Automation
• Cisco NSO
• Cisco Crosswork
• Python
• Ansible
• NETCONF / REST APIs
• YANG
• Modern Infrastructure
• Network Telemetry
• Cloud Networking
• Virtualisation
• Kubernetes
• VMware
• OpenStack
Core Activity
• Design next-generation SRv6 transport networks.
• Define carrier IP architecture and technical standards.
• Lead MPLS to SRv6 migration strategy.
• Produce High Level Designs (HLD) and architectural documentation.
• Define network automation architecture.
• Provide technical leadership across architecture and engineering teams.
• Review designs and ensure architectural governance.
• Work closely with vendors, operations and delivery teams.
• Shape long-term transport network strategy.
Responsibilities
• Own the end-to-end architecture for a carrier-grade IP transport network supporting fixed, mobile, enterprise and cloud services.
• Define the target SRv6 architecture, ensuring the platform is scalable, resilient and automation-ready.
• Produce High Level Design documentation and architectural standards to support engineering delivery.
• Develop the migration strategy for transitioning from legacy MPLS technologies to SRv6 with minimal operational risk.
• Assess Cisco NSO and Cisco Crosswork capabilities to support orchestration, automation and lifecycle management.
• Define underlay network requirements to support future overlay services and transport capabilities.
• Produce architecture blueprints describing integration with OSS/BSS platforms and northbound APIs.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, operations, product management and vendors throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Provide architectural governance, technical leadership and design assurance across all phases of delivery.
• Champion automation-first principles and modern network engineering best practice.
Deliverables
• Private IP Architecture
• SRv6 Target Architecture
• Skeleton High Level Design (HLD)
• Cisco NSO / Cisco Crosswork Assessment
• Underlay Requirements Specification
• Northbound Integration Blueprint
• Release 1 Technical Scope
• Delivery & Migration Roadmap
• Migration Strategy
Working Environment
• Hybrid Working
• Tier 1 Service Provider
• Carrier-Grade Transport Networks
• Large-Scale Network Transformation
• Multi-Vendor Environment
• Cross-Functional Architecture Teams
• Agile Delivery
• Automation-First Engineering
• Enterprise IP Networking
Candidate Profile
Candidates must possess extensive experience designing and governing large-scale IP transport networks within a Tier 1 telecommunications environment.
You'll have a proven track record of defining strategic network architectures, leading complex transformation programmes and producing the technical deliverables required to successfully migrate carrier networks from MPLS to SRv6.
You'll be recognised as a senior technical authority, capable of influencing stakeholders, leading architectural decisions and delivering scalable network designs that will support future service growth.
Essential
• Tier 1 Service Provider experience
• Commercial SRv6 architecture
• Segment Routing
• IPv6
• MPLS / SR-MPLS
• Carrier IP Transport Networks
• High Level Design (HLD)
• Migration Strategy
• Architecture Governance
• BGP / IS-IS
• Technical Leadership
• Stakeholder Management
Desirable
• Cisco NSO
• Cisco Crosswork Network Controller
• EVPN / VXLAN
• Python
• Ansible
• NETCONF
• REST APIs
• YANG / OpenConfig
• OSS/BSS Integration
• TM Forum APIs
• Network Telemetry
• Kubernetes
• TOGAF
• CCIE Service Provider
• JNCIE-SP
Key Traits
• Strategic Thinker
• Technical Leader
• Influential Communicator
• Commercially Aware
• Collaborative
• Analytical
• Delivery Focused
• Pragmatic
• Innovative
• Passionate About Network Architecture
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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We're recruiting a Head of Revenue and Distribution for a fast-growing hotel group, covering a mixed portfolio of independent boutique properties and recognised brands. This sits on the Executive Leadership Team, with direct influence over pricing, distribution and reservations strategy across the estate.You'll be right for this if you're a commercially sharp, numbers-first leader who's comfortable owning total revenue performance, building out a commercial team, and holding your own with Owners and Exec stakeholders.What you'll bring
10+ years in multi-property Revenue Management, Reservations or Distribution5+ years leading commercial strategy at senior level within luxury or upper-upscale hotelsExperience running large, complex portfolios — bonus points for a mix of independent and franchised propertiesStrong working knowledge of Revenue Management Systems (IDeaS, Duetto), Opera PMS, CRS, Channel Managers and GDSSharp financial acumen — you can read the data and turn it into a commercial plan, not just a reportConfidence presenting to Ownership and Exec level, and equally comfortable on the operational floorA track record of developing commercial talent and building teams that outlast youAn instinct for driving direct bookings and guest loyalty without discounting the luxury positioning
What you'll ownCommercial Strategy
Pricing, forecasting and budgeting across the portfolioWeekly commercial strategy meetings and monthly Exec-level reportingOngoing market and competitor analysis
Distribution & Reservations
Channel mix — reducing acquisition cost while growing direct revenueOTA, GDS, wholesale and third-party partnership managementReservations performance: conversion, upselling, service standards
Technology & Transformation
Commercial technology roadmap, including AI and next-gen revenue toolsIntegration across PMS, CRS, Channel Manager and booking engines
Talent & Culture
Developing a high-performing commercial teamSuccession planning and building a collaborative, accountable culture
Governance & Compliance
Rate parity, data privacy and brand standards (including Marriott)Commercial risk and crisis response
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Logistics Director
South West England
£105,000 - £145,000 + Bonus + Private Medical + Car Allowance + Accommodation + Pension + Career Progression
Are you an experienced Logistics Director looking to lead logistics on one of the UK's largest and most technically complex construction projects?
Join one of Europe's leading international main contractors delivering landmark mission-critical developments across the UK and Europe. This is an opportunity to take complete ownership of the logistics strategy on a flagship project, working alongside an experienced senior leadership team on a project that will set new standards in construction delivery. This isn't a business where decisions disappear into layers of management. You'll be joining a company with a collaborative, forward-thinking culture where new ideas are encouraged.
Your Role as Logistics Director Will Include:
* Leading the overall logistics strategy across a major mission-critical construction project. *Managing all aspects of site logistics *Leading and developing a multidisciplinary logistics team while coordinating su bcontractors, consultants and supply chain partners.
As A Logistics Director You Will Have:
* Previous experience as a Logistics Director, Senior Logistics Manager, Head of Logistics or Logistics Lead on major construction projects. * A proven track record delivering logistics on large-scale, complex, multi-contractor construction developments.. * Experience leading high-performing teams and managing multiple stakeholders across major projects.
Keywords: Logistics Director, Senior Logistics Manager, Head of Logistics, Logistics Lead, Construction Logistics, Site Logistics, Logistics Strategy, Traffic Management, Delivery Management, Lifting Operations, Mission Critical, Data Centre, Industrial Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, Main Contractor, South West England.....Read more...
Enterprise Architect – London
£800 - £900 p/d (outside IR35)
3 month initial term, likely to extend
Well-established, highly profitable and rapidly expanding engineering business is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join them on a contract basis. Following a number of recent acquisitions, the organisation has an ambitious growth strategy with plans to acquire 8–10 businesses per year, creating significant demand for a scalable, secure and standardised enterprise technology landscape.
This is a key strategic role within an organisation undergoing major digital transformation, where enterprise architecture will play a critical role in enabling growth, technology standardisation and successful M&A integration.
Reporting to the Group IT Director, you will define and govern the organisation's enterprise architecture, ensuring technology investments align with business strategy, operational requirements and long-term objectives. You'll provide architectural leadership across major initiatives including digital transformation, cloud modernisation, AI adoption, application rationalisation and M&A integration.
Responsibilities:
• Define and maintain the Enterprise Architecture strategy, target-state architecture and multi-year technology roadmap
• Establish architecture principles, standards, governance and Technical Design Authority (TDA) processes
• Lead architecture workstreams across digital transformation and business change programmes
• Drive application modernisation, platform consolidation, integration and technology standardisation
• Lead technology due diligence and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions
• Define enterprise architecture for cloud, infrastructure, applications, data, integration and security
• Develop architecture strategies across Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365 and enterprise business systems
• Support the adoption of AI technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, Power Platform and automation solutions
• Ensure all solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and aligned with enterprise standards
• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape technology strategy, investment decisions and future architecture
Requirements:
• Significant experience as an Enterprise Architect within a complex enterprise environment
• Proven experience developing enterprise architecture strategies and target-state roadmaps
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365
• Experience across cloud, infrastructure, applications, integration, security and data architecture
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation programmes
• Strong experience supporting mergers, acquisitions and technology integration
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture governance, Architecture Review Boards and Technical Design Authorities
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and Secure-by-Design principles
• Experience evaluating AI technologies and enterprise automation solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management, strategic planning and communication skills
• TOGAF certified (or equivalent Enterprise Architecture certification)
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The Company
Our client is a well established superannuation fund known for its member first culture and collaborative, close knit working environment. Having built strong organic growth over the years, the business is now investing in a more deliberate digital and brand strategy, with a sharp focus on visibility and positioning against competitors in the market.
The Opportunity
A newly created role has emerged within the Digital Marketing team for a Search and Performance Lead to take ownership of the fund's search strategy from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to shape how the organisation shows up not just in traditional search results, but increasingly within AI and LLM driven search experiences. The business is looking to bring specialist search expertise in house, giving this person genuine autonomy and influence over strategy and execution
Key Accountabilities
Develop and own the end to end search strategy, spanning SEO, SEM and emerging LLM visibility, driving both agency partners and internal stakeholders towards clear outcomes
Take full accountability for an always on SEM approach, working closely with the team managing brand campaigns to ensure organic and paid efforts are aligned
Lead both onsite and offsite search initiatives, bringing a creative and holistic approach that goes beyond keyword optimisation into long tail thinking
Translate broader business needs into clear search requirements, identifying content gaps and briefing an in house content specialist to close them
Build strong relationships across the business, engaging subject matter experts and educating non digital teams on why their input matters for search and AI visibility
Stay ahead of a rapidly evolving landscape, adapting strategy and approach as search and AI behaviours continue to shift
Partner closely with agency stakeholders, moving beyond a simple brief and approve model to become an active, hands on contributor to strategy
Ideal Experience
Background in search strategy, whether agency side or in house, with a strong grasp of both SEO and SEM fundamentals
Comfortable operating within a regulated environment and understanding how this shapes pace and process, financial services exposure will be highly regarded.
A natural relationship builder who thrives working across multiple stakeholders and can bring people along without over explaining technical concepts
Strategic and analytical mindset, with the ability to direct content requirements rather than create content directly
Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity, given the fast changing nature of the search and AI landscape
Why Apply
Play a pivotal role in shaping search and AI visibility strategy for a business investing seriously in this space for the first time
Join a genuinely collaborative, member focused culture that operates with the agility and informality of a small business
Enjoy autonomy and influence in a newly created role with real scope to make it your own
Flexible hybrid working, based out of the Melbourne CBD office.
To have a confidential chat, please contact Ryan at rclarke@parityconsulting.com.au
Whether you are a sports fanatic, shark diver or part-time antique collector, we celebrate your uniqueness. Parity Consulting works with clients who embrace diverse and inclusive environments and empower their teams to bring their authentic whole self to work. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to contact us. At Parity, we believe in people, not just data. Every application is reviewed by a real person, ensuring your experience and individuality are genuinely valued throughout the recruitment process.....Read more...
Sales & Marketing Manager – £65,000 plus bonus, London ONLY APPLY & KEEP READING… If you have experience in the luxury hospitality space! An exciting opportunity has opened for a Sales & Marketing Manager to join a unique and dynamic business with four diverse revenue streams. This is a company focused on growth and innovation, spanning luxury PVT members clubs. We’re seeking a Sales & Marketing Manager with a proven track record in luxury hospitality, ready to unlock the full potential of this exceptional business. If you're passionate about driving success and making an impact, this could be the role for you!Responsibilities:
Develop and implement the sales and marketing strategyRecruit, train and develop the sales and marketing teamGuide the strategy for the online presenceManage sales forecasting and setting financial targetsPrepare and present sales reportsMeet with key clients to ensure relationships are maintained and nurturedIdentify new revenue or brand expansion opportunitiesExecuting a digital marketing strategy that drives customer acquisition & retention
Skills & Experience:
A proven track record in leading sales teams to achieve & exceed targetsExperienced in creating sales & marketing campaigns from a luxury hospitality backgroundExcellent written and interpersonal communication skills.Strong budgeting skills and analytic abilityA creative thinker Confident, well-presented and highly professional
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Head of Digital Transformation & InnovationLocation: London (Hybrid with regular site visits)Salary: Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsA fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced digital leader to join a fast growing, experience led hospitality business in a newly created senior leadership role.We're looking for someone who is passionate about digital innovation, technology and customer experience, with the vision to shape and deliver a digital strategy that enhances the guest journey, drives commercial performance and supports business growth. This is a unique opportunity to sit at the heart of the business, working closely with Marketing, Operations, Sales and the Senior Leadership Team to identify new technologies, improve customer engagement and lead digital transformation across a growing multi-site hospitality portfolio.The RoleYou will take ownership of the organisation's digital ecosystem, customer loyalty programme, CRM strategy and marketing technology, while identifying opportunities to leverage AI, automation and data to improve the guest experience and drive commercial results. You also play a key role in new venue openings, innovation projects and the development of future digital products, ensuring the business remains at the forefront of hospitality innovation.Key Responsibilities
Develop and deliver the digital transformation and innovation strategyLead the digital guest experience across multiple customer touchpointsOwn the CRM and loyalty strategy, driving customer acquisition, engagement and retentionIdentify opportunities to improve performance through AI, automation and emerging technologiesLead digital innovation projects from concept through to implementationOptimise marketing technology, customer data and digital platformsWork closely with Operations, Sales and Marketing to improve commercial performanceBuild strong relationships with external technology partners and agenciesMonitor digital performance, customer insights and KPIs to inform business decisionsPresent recommendations and innovation strategies to senior stakeholders
Experience
Proven experience in a senior digital, CRM, loyalty, customer experience or innovation roleExperience within hospitality, leisure, retail or another consumer-facing multi-site businessStrong knowledge of CRM, customer lifecycle marketing and loyalty programmesExperience leading digital transformation or business improvement projectsA passion for technology, AI, digital innovation and emerging consumer trendsStrong commercial acumen with the ability to use customer insight and data to drive decisionsExcellent stakeholder management skills with experience influencing senior leadersExperience managing agencies, suppliers and cross functional projects
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We are looking for a Senior Defence Programmes and Bid Manager to lead a team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex programmes and bids across defence-related projects.
The role provides senior leadership across programme delivery and bid management, ensuring strong governance, commercial control, and successful transition from bid to execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and a Bid Manager
Own programme and bid portfolio performance and alignment with business strategy
Oversee governance, reporting, cost, schedule, risk, and change control
Lead bid strategy, approvals, and resourcing across multiple opportunities
Ensure smooth transition from bid phase into delivery
Manage stakeholder relationships at senior and customer level
Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting with Finance teams
Requirements
Strong experience in programme and bid management in complex environments
Proven track record delivering end-to-end bids and major programmes
Strong leadership within matrix organisations
Excellent commercial, risk, and governance capability
Experience working with defence or regulated industries (preferred)
Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, MSP, PMP desirable)
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We are looking for a Senior Defence Programmes and Bid Manager to lead a team responsible for delivering a portfolio of complex programmes and bids across defence-related projects.
The role provides senior leadership across programme delivery and bid management, ensuring strong governance, commercial control, and successful transition from bid to execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing team of Programme Managers and a Bid Manager
Own programme and bid portfolio performance and alignment with business strategy
Oversee governance, reporting, cost, schedule, risk, and change control
Lead bid strategy, approvals, and resourcing across multiple opportunities
Ensure smooth transition from bid phase into delivery
Manage stakeholder relationships at senior and customer level
Support forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting with Finance teams
Requirements
Strong experience in programme and bid management in complex environments
Proven track record delivering end-to-end bids and major programmes
Strong leadership within matrix organisations
Excellent commercial, risk, and governance capability
Experience working with defence or regulated industries (preferred)
Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, MSP, PMP desirable)
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Position Overview: An exciting opportunity for a creative undergraduate with strong research and analytical skills to join a growing financial services firm on a strategic social media development project. About the Company: Our client is an established financial services provider with 15 years of industry experience, currently undergoing significant growth and transformation. They are expanding their product offerings for British homeowners while seeking to strengthen their digital presence and customer engagement strategies. Key Responsibilities:Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and social media best practicesAudit current social media and customer communication effortsIdentify optimal channels and platforms for engagement (Website, LinkedIn, email, etc.)Develop content themes and engagement ideas tailored to each channelCreate a strategic proposal with actionable recommendationsPresent findings and proposed strategy to the team at project conclusionEssential Requirements:Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related fieldPassion for social media, branding, and digital engagementStrong research and analytical capabilitiesExcellent writing and communication skillsCreative and strategic thinking abilitiesAbility to work independently as a self-starterMust be able to work in the office in WokingAll applicants must have the right to work in the UKDesirable Skills:Understanding of financial services industryExperience with social media analytics toolsKnowledge of content creation and managementPrevious project development experienceInterest in customer engagement strategiesDevelopment Opportunities: This role provides hands-on experience in strategy development within the financial services sector. You'll gain practical skills in marketing research, social media strategy, and business communications while working on a comprehensive project from research to presentation. This experience provides excellent portfolio material and forms a strong foundation for careers in digital marketing, social media management, or communications.....Read more...
About The RoleAs a key position in Capital Markets Go-to-Market (GTM) team, you will be in a leading role primarily enabling our sales organization by delivering the best-in-class solution education program. You will be reporting into Director, GTM Solution Education & Enablement, your goal will be to plan and execute the education program, including content creation, content management, communication strategy and end to end execution. The ultimate goal is to enhance sales performance, pipeline and drive revenue.We are looking for a collaborative individual with creative mind, can-do attitude and ability to navigate within a matrix organization.What You Will Be DoingPlay a pivotal role in bridging the gap between GTM strategy, sales strategy and execution.Partner with GTM, Sales and Product leadership, to uncover regional/segment education and content needs, execute enablement program to address these needs, and deliver & measure the successProviding sales teams with up-to-date product information and sales techniques. Execute best-in-class training & content via Sales Playbook, while collaborating with business partners and relevant stakeholders across the organization, include sales leaders and global learning teamExecute scalable on-demand learning solutions that create a measurable impact based on team members knowledge gapsCoordinate and organize trainings for sales and presales on new solution launches, new release features/benefits and solution suites. Maintain a repository of sales resources, collaborate with product marketing for consistent messagingMaintain scalable asset management for programs. Adhering to the goal of getting our sales teams the content to do their job when and where they need itResponsible for optimizing content utilizationDistribute and communicate content accordingly via the relevant channels to drive the maximum effectivenessComfortable to facilitate both in-person and virtual sessions, ability to command the roomDesign learning curriculums. Regular exercises on content strategy and communication strategy for our sales organizationCreating and rolling out the sales playbook to improve sales performanceDeveloping sales success stories, case studiesManaging the sales enablement content repository and ensuring accessibilityEstablish regular cadence between presales, sales and product management to ensure bidirectional communication on market trends and feedbackActs as the voice of the field and VOC back to GTM team, collecting input from sales/presalesActive learner on L&D trend and new learning toolsWhat You Bring5+ years’ experience in sales enablement (learning & development (L&D) experience is a plus)Experiences in end-to-end content managementExperiences in end-to-end communication execution and comfortable with developing communication strategyAbility to operate independently across all organizational levels; comfortable managing through ambiguity; record of influencing VP+ colleagues on multiple topics, in a global organization and a global teamProactive thinker; acutely understand financial technology industry and sales enablementHighly developed listening and communication skills, tailors content to match communication preferences; actively listens and responds to nuancesDemonstrated ability to execute and deliver high quality and timely work across multiple projects of varying complexity. Structures their work autonomously, can prioritize competing projects effectively, and can adjust in real-time to business needsKnowledge in developing an effective solution education program with high quality execution that delivers resultsKnowledge in e-Learning tools, development, and implementation, with an interest in growing knowledge in latest software and tools, include AIExperience building sales tools, playbooks, training, and certification programsExceptional written and verbal communication skillsPresents persuasively and with convictionHigh energy, polished professionalSeeks to understand and incorporate leadership and rep feedback when implementing programsDesire to continually learn and improve approaches and methodologiesCommitted to achieving your goals, with the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced and challenging environmentPositive team-oriented attitude with creative and strategic problem-solving skillsStructured thinker who can quickly organize and execute action plansAbility to influence others and enlist their help on a variety of ever-changing prioritiesProficient in Microsoft application suite, especially PowerPointBonus ExperiencesExperiences in film editing and other creative applications/toolsProficient in operating AI tools and softwareExperiences in managing agency relationshipExperiences in sales and marketing rolesFintech industry experiencesBachelor’s degree required, Masters or MBA is a plusWhat We Offer YouA dynamic role with high visibility and impact across global client engagementsA collaborative, international work environment with a passionate and driven teamCompetitive compensation and benefits packageThe opportunity to work with some of the most advanced banking and payment technologies in the industry....Read more...
QA Manager – Wealth Management Technology Platform – London / Hybrid
(Tech stack: QA Management, Test Strategy, Test Automation, Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, C#, TypeScript, Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD, Agile, Scrum, Investment Management, Wealth Management)
Our client is a leading FinTech organisation developing an award-winning front-to-back investment and wealth management platform used by financial institutions across the UK and Europe. Following a period of sustained growth and continued investment in its technology estate, the business is looking to appoint an experienced QA Manager to lead its Quality Assurance function and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality software across a complex, business-critical platform.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a people-focused QA leader who combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional stakeholder management skills. You will be responsible for leading and developing a team of manual and automation engineers, defining the overall quality strategy, and ensuring robust testing practices are embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. Working closely with Engineering, Product and Programme Delivery teams, you will drive improvements in release quality, test coverage and automation while ensuring delivery remains aligned with business priorities and client expectations.
As QA Manager, you will own quality governance across multiple concurrent projects, establishing testing standards, release quality gates and defect management processes. You will lead root cause analysis for production issues, oversee quality reporting and KPIs, and proactively identify risks before they impact delivery. Working within an Agile environment, you will collaborate with Scrum teams, Product Owners and senior stakeholders while helping shape the organisation's automation strategy through technologies such as Playwright, Cypress or Selenium, alongside Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence and modern CI/CD pipelines. Experience promoting AI-assisted testing and quality engineering practices will be highly advantageous as the business continues to modernise its software delivery capabilities.
Successful QA Manager candidates should have proven experience leading QA teams within a software, FinTech or financial services environment, with a strong understanding of both manual and automated testing methodologies. Experience delivering enterprise SaaS platforms, investment or wealth management solutions, and working with distributed engineering teams would be highly beneficial. Above all, we're looking for an inspiring leader who is passionate about building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring software quality remains central to every release.
All QA Manager positions come with the following benefits:
Annual performance bonus.
Hybrid working and flexible working hours.
Private healthcare.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Dedicated learning and certification budget.
Modern equipment and home office allowance.
Clear progression into Senior Technology Leadership.
Regular company events and team socials.
Opportunity to shape the QA strategy of a market-leading FinTech platform.
Location: London, UK / Hybrid Working
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Hybrid Working: 3-days a week in the offices
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply for this position, please send your CV to Noir.
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They're a fast-growing European hospitality group operating a portfolio of aparthotel-style properties across major cities. Their teams are guided by values of curiosity, drive, collaboration, kindness, and respect, and we're proud of a genuinely diverse, inclusive culture where people are supported to do their best work.They are looking for an experienced Regional Revenue Manager based in Ireland to lead revenue strategy and performance across a portfolio of 5 European properties. You'll own pricing optimisation, demand forecasting, and commercial planning that drives market share and profitability across the region.What You'll Do
Lead total revenue performance for a regional portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall commercial strategyDeliver accurate forecasting, pricing, and demand modelling to maximise revenue and profitabilityStrengthen market share through competitive analysis and strategic positioningUse BI tools to translate data into clear, actionable insights for commercial decision-makingEnsure rate and inventory optimisation across all distribution channelsBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partnersGuide and develop a team of Revenue Managers
What You'll Bring
Strong multi-property revenue management experienceExpertise with revenue management systems and analytical toolsIn-depth knowledge of competitive market trends and market share strategyExperience with major RMS platforms (e.g. IDeaS), a leading cloud PMS, and channel management platformsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior leadershipA driven, energetic, and curious approach to commercial performanceExperience using BI tools to deliver actionable insights
Benefits
Paid family leave (service-based eligibility)Flexible working patternsGenerous holiday allowancePerformance-based bonus schemeDiscounted rates for personal and family travelEmployee referral schemeCycle to work schemeLearning & development / education supportPaid volunteer daysEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
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They're a fast-growing European hospitality group operating a portfolio of aparthotel-style properties across major cities. Their teams are guided by values of curiosity, drive, collaboration, kindness, and respect, and we're proud of a genuinely diverse, inclusive culture where people are supported to do their best work.They are looking for an experienced Regional Revenue Manager based in Ireland to lead revenue strategy and performance across a portfolio of 5 European properties. You'll own pricing optimisation, demand forecasting, and commercial planning that drives market share and profitability across the region.What You'll Do
Lead total revenue performance for a regional portfolio, ensuring alignment with overall commercial strategyDeliver accurate forecasting, pricing, and demand modelling to maximise revenue and profitabilityStrengthen market share through competitive analysis and strategic positioningUse BI tools to translate data into clear, actionable insights for commercial decision-makingEnsure rate and inventory optimisation across all distribution channelsBuild strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partnersGuide and develop a team of Revenue Managers
What You'll Bring
Strong multi-property revenue management experienceExpertise with revenue management systems and analytical toolsIn-depth knowledge of competitive market trends and market share strategyExperience with major RMS platforms (e.g. IDeaS), a leading cloud PMS, and channel management platformsStrong communication and stakeholder management skills, including with senior leadershipA driven, energetic, and curious approach to commercial performanceExperience using BI tools to deliver actionable insights
Benefits
Paid family leave (service-based eligibility)Flexible working patternsGenerous holiday allowancePerformance-based bonus schemeDiscounted rates for personal and family travelEmployee referral schemeCycle to work schemeLearning & development / education supportPaid volunteer daysEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
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Finance Director£80,000 | Permanent | Ideally Full-time although Part-time may be consideredLocation: Wincanton, Somerset Are you a commercially minded Chartered Accountant who wants genuine influence, rather than simply another FD title?This is an opportunity to join an ambitious, growing UK food manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its development.. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll have a genuine seat at the table, helping shape strategy, improve profitability, strengthen cash generation and support the next phase of growth….and this isn't a "manage from a distance" FD role. We're looking for someone who enjoys getting into the detail — someone equally comfortable discussing strategy, investment and growth with the Board as they are working alongside a small finance team to solve a day-to-day issue.If you want responsibility, influence and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your decisions, this could be the role for you.Why this role? - You'll have the opportunity to:
Shape the financial strategy of a growing £7m business.Work directly with the Managing Director and senior leadership team.Influence profitability, pricing, investment and growth decisions.Take ownership of cash flow, working capital and banking relationships.Improve manufacturing and operational performance through better financial insight.Lead and develop a small finance team.Build better systems, controls, reporting and commercial processes.Play a key role in determining where the business goes next.
This is a role where finance is not simply a support function — you'll be a key part of the decision-making process.What you'll be doingYou'll take overall responsibility for the finance function, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on financial management.Strategy & Commercial Finance
Act as a trusted adviser and commercial partner to the Managing Director.Develop the financial strategy and three-year financial plan.Lead budgets, forecasts and rolling financial planning.Provide analysis to improve profitability, margins and shareholder value.Support pricing, investment, capital expenditure and growth decisions.Identify opportunities to improve commercial and operational performance.
Financial Management
Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts.Prepare Board reporting and meaningful KPI dashboards.Maintain strong financial controls and balance sheet integrity.Lead year-end and statutory reporting.Manage external accountants, auditors and professional advisers.
Cash & Working Capital
Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management.Monitor debtors, creditors and stock.Identify opportunities to improve cash generation.Manage banking relationships, facilities and funding.Monitor banking covenants and reporting requirements.
Manufacturing & Operational FinanceWorking closely with the operational team, you'll help turn financial data into better business decisions.Who are we looking for?You'll be a qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or ICAS) with strong commercial experience and the confidence to operate at both strategic and operational levels., You may currently be a Finance Director | Commercial Finance Director | Financial Controller | Finance Controller | Head of Finance | Senior Finance Manager and you will ideally have experience within:
Food manufacturing, FMCG or another production environment.A growing SME or entrepreneurial business.Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning.Cash flow and working capital management.Manufacturing and product profitability.Financial modelling and commercial analysis.Managing banks, auditors and professional advisers.Leading and developing small finance teams.Experience in an owner-managed or rapidly growing business would be particularly valuable.
Potential commuting locations include Yeovil, Sherborne, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Frome, Warminster, Wells, Glastonbury, Bruton, Castle Cary, Trowbridge, Westbury, Salisbury, Bath, Taunton, Bridgwater and surrounding areas.Ready to make an impact? If you're an experienced Finance Director, Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior finance professional who wants to help shape a growing manufacturing business rather than simply report on it, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.....Read more...
IT Enterprise Applications Manager
London (Hybrid)
£85,000 - £90,000 PA
A well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is looking for an experienced IT Applications Manager to join its IT leadership team.
Reporting to the Head of IT, you'll lead the strategy, governance, development and continual improvement of the organisation's enterprise applications landscape, playing a key role in an ambitious digital transformation programme and supporting a significant pipeline of mergers and acquisitions.
Working alongside the IT Infrastructure Manager and IT Service Manager, you'll drive application modernisation, automation, integration and standardisation across the business, ensuring solutions remain secure, scalable and aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver the enterprise applications roadmap aligned to business strategy
• Lead application governance, lifecycle management, standardisation and rationalisation
• Drive digital transformation through low-code/no-code platforms, workflow automation and AI-enabled technologies
• Lead application due diligence, migration and integration activities for M&A projects
• Manage and develop a small applications team alongside external managed service providers
• Own vendor relationships, service reviews, licensing, budgets and product roadmaps
• Oversee enterprise applications including Workday, UKG/Kronos, COINS ERP, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Adaptive Planning, Sales Achiever CRM, Pro-Sapien and Primavera P6
• Ensure strong application security, governance, performance, business continuity and user adoption
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve processes, data quality and operational efficiency
Requirements:
• Proven experience managing enterprise applications within a complex organisation, ideally with experience of digital transformation and M&A integration programmes.
• Enterprise applications strategy and governance
• Low-code/no-code platforms and workflow automation
• Application standardisation and modernisation
• Business process improvement and enterprise integrations
• Managing technical teams, suppliers and third-party vendors
• Strong stakeholder management and programme delivery
• Experience with Workday, UKG/Kronos, COINS ERP, Snowflake, SharePoint or similar enterprise platforms would be highly advantageous
• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, construction or other project-based industries is desirable, along with knowledge of ITIL, Agile or project delivery methodologies
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Director of Sales - Branded Hotel in EdinburghSalary: Up to £60,000 + BonusAn exciting opportunity has opened for a commercially focused Director of Sales to join a well-established branded hotel in Edinburgh.This is a key leadership role for a sales professional who thrives on building relationships, winning new business and driving performance across a busy hotel operation. The successful candidate will take ownership of the hotel's commercial sales strategy, with a particular focus on growing corporate, group and Meetings & Events (M&E) revenue.Working closely with the General Manager and wider commercial team, you will be responsible for shaping the sales approach, strengthening key client partnerships and identifying new opportunities to increase market share. This role will suit someone who enjoys being visible in the market, developing long-term relationships and creating a strong sales culture within the hotel.The ideal candidate will have proven experience within a branded hotel environment and a strong understanding of the M&E market, with the ability to convert opportunities, build a robust pipeline and deliver against revenue targets.Responsibilities
Lead and execute the hotel's sales strategy across corporate, groups, leisure and M&E segments.Develop new business opportunities while maintaining and growing existing client relationships.Take ownership of key accounts and build strong partnerships with corporate clients, agencies and local businesses.Drive M&E sales performance, maximising event space utilisation and revenue opportunities.Work closely with Revenue, Operations and F&B teams to ensure commercial opportunities are fully maximised.Analyse market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to identify areas for growth.Represent the hotel at client meetings, networking events and industry opportunities.Support and develop the sales team, creating a proactive and results-driven environment.
Requirements
Current or recent experience in a Director of Sales, Senior Sales Manager or similar role within a branded hotel.Strong background in Meetings & Events sales with a proven ability to secure and convert business.A confident networker with excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.Commercially minded, with a strong understanding of revenue generation and sales strategy.A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to influence at all levels.Passionate about hospitality and delivering outstanding experiences for clients and guests.....Read more...
Brand & Marketing DirectorLocation: Manchester Salary: £90,000 plus package Our client is an ambitious, experience-led hospitality group operating a portfolio of distinctive venues across the North of England. Each venue has its own identity, loyal following and unique proposition, united by a commitment to creating exceptional guest experiences.As they continue to grow, they are looking for an experienced Brand & Marketing Director to lead the marketing function, strengthen brands and drive commercial performance across the portfolio.The role:This is a hands on leadership role responsible for marketing and brand strategy across multiple hospitality concepts. You will lead a growing in house team, drive footfall across key trading sessions, oversee the events calendar and ensure brand standards remain consistently high across every venue. Working closely with the board and senior leadership team, you will also play a key role in new venue launches and the continued growth of the business.Key Responsibilities:
Lead marketing and brand strategy across a portfolio of distinct hospitality brandsManage, develop and grow the in house marketing teamDrive footfall through campaigns supporting core trading and eventsMaintain high brand standards across all digital and in-venue touchpointsLead marketing for new venue openings from concept to launchManage PR agencies, media partners and external suppliersSupport reservations and sales with campaigns and marketing collateralEnsure marketing systems, processes and reporting are effective and scalableWork closely with Operations, Sales and the Board to deliver commercial objectives
Essential Experience:
Director level marketing leadership within a multi-site hospitality businessExperience managing multiple distinct brands under one groupProven success building and developing marketing teamsStrong track record driving both core trading and events marketingExperience maintaining brand standards across multiple conceptsExcellent stakeholder management and leadership skills with a commercially focused approach
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Position Overview: An exciting opportunity for a creative undergraduate with strong research and analytical skills to join a growing financial services firm on a strategic social media development project. This 2-month assignment starts mid-to-end June.About the Company: Based in Woking town centre, our client is an established financial services provider with 15 years of industry experience, currently undergoing significant growth and transformation. They are expanding their product offerings for British homeowners while seeking to strengthen their digital presence and customer engagement strategies.Key Responsibilities:Research industry trends, competitor strategies, and social media best practicesAudit current social media and customer communication effortsIdentify optimal channels and platforms for engagement (Website, LinkedIn, email, etc.)Develop content themes and engagement ideas tailored to each channelCreate a strategic proposal with actionable recommendationsPresent findings and proposed strategy to the team at project conclusionEssential Requirements:Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related fieldPassion for social media, branding, and digital engagementStrong research and analytical capabilitiesExcellent writing and communication skillsCreative and strategic thinking abilitiesAbility to work independently as a self-starterMust be able to work in the office in WokingAll applicants must have the right to work in the UKDesirable Skills:Understanding of financial services industryExperience with social media analytics toolsKnowledge of content creation and managementPrevious project development experienceInterest in customer engagement strategiesDuration: 2 month assignment starting mid-to-end June.Development Opportunities: This role provides hands-on experience in strategy development within the financial services sector. You'll gain practical skills in marketing research, social media strategy, and business communications while working on a comprehensive project from research to presentation. This experience provides excellent portfolio material and forms a strong foundation for careers in digital marketing, social media management, or communications.Location: Woking town centre (2 minute walk from main transport links) Candidates must have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role.....Read more...
A standout CRM & Retention Manager opportunity for a lifecycle marketing specialist ready to own retention as a genuine revenue channel, not just execute campaigns.A female-founded, purpose-driven intimates brand is hiring a CRM & Retention Manager to take full ownership of retention and lifecycle marketing as a core commercial channel. This is a scaling, mission-led ecommerce business that is redefining everyday intimate essentials for a new generation — combining a bold brand narrative with a real commitment to reducing the environmental footprint of everyday garments. The CRM & Retention Manager will sit at the heart of the customer experience, with direct accountability for lifetime value, repeat purchase rate and retention performance.This is a role with real autonomy and progression on offer. It is ideal for someone who has already run CRM end-to-end and is now looking for greater ownership, commercial impact and a clear path to grow within a fast-moving team.The Role at a GlanceReporting to the Ecommerce Director, you will own the CRM channel from strategy through to execution and reporting. You will treat email, SMS and loyalty as owned revenue channels in their own right, building the lifecycle journeys, segmentation and testing roadmap that drive measurable, incremental growth.What You'll OwnThe CRM channel as a core revenue driver, with accountability for retention, LTV and repeat purchase rateEnd-to-end lifecycle journeys (welcome, post-purchase, winback, replenishment, browse abandon) underpinned by a clear testing roadmapAdvanced segmentation and personalisation, ensuring the right message reaches the right customer at the right momentThe campaign calendar across email and SMS, aligned to trading moments and product launchesList growth strategy, including on-site opt-in optimisation, acquisition flows and subscriber healthEmail deliverability end-to-end: sender reputation, list hygiene, suppression management and inbox placementSMS as a first-class owned channel with its own strategy, automation flows and performance targetsThe loyalty programme strategy, including points, VIP tiers, referral mechanics and re-engagementThe CRM and martech stack, from platform evaluation through to implementation oversight and optimisationCohort analysis, LTV modelling and CRM dashboards that translate data into actionable growth opportunitiesRelationships with external agencies, freelancers and platform vendors, owning scope, briefing and QAWhat You'll BringA strong foundation in CRM and lifecycle marketing, with proven experience owning CRM as a revenue channel rather than simply running campaignsHands-on experience with email and SMS platforms such as KlaviyoA solid grasp of email deliverability best practice and list health managementA track record of growing a CRM subscriber base, not just maintaining oneConfidence working with data — comfortable with cohort analysis, LTV modelling and building reports that shape strategic decisionsFamiliarity with martech evaluation and platform management; you know what good looks like and can advocate for the right stackExperience managing loyalty and retention programmesA commercial mindset focused on measurable growth, plus the drive to take ownership in a small, fast-paced teamWork PermissionsYou must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. [Placeholder — sponsorship status was not specified in the brief. Please confirm whether visa sponsorship is available so this section can be finalised.]Benefits & Perks25 days' holiday plus bank holidaysPension with 4% employer contributionPrivate medical insurance with Bupa Select, plus life insuranceSalary sacrifice dental insuranceQuarterly product allowance and monthly team lunchesTraining, development and personal enrichment opportunities, plus volunteering daysHybrid working (three days in the London office)Why This Is a Career Worth BuildingRetention and lifecycle marketing have moved from a back-office function to one of the most commercially valuable disciplines in modern ecommerce. As acquisition costs climb, brands that retain and grow their existing customers win — and the professionals who can prove that impact are in high demand. This CRM & Retention Manager role offers genuine channel ownership, board-level visibility of your numbers, and the chance to shape retention strategy for a brand with a clear sense of purpose. For an ambitious lifecycle marketer, it is a platform to grow into senior CRM and retention leadership.This CRM & Retention Manager opportunity in London is brought to you by The Opportunity Hub UK — connecting talented professionals with career-defining roles.....Read more...
Assistant Director of Marketing – Branded Hotel Group – Dublin
MLR have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Director of Marketing to join a leading hotel group, supporting the marketing strategy across two luxury 4-star hotels.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a leading hospitality group with a strong portfolio of hotels and a fantastic reputation within the industry. Working alongside an experienced commercial team, you'll enjoy excellent opportunities for career progression, professional development, and the chance to make a real impact across two busy properties.
Working closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will support the planning and delivery of the overall marketing strategy across two properties. This varied role will see you managing all aspects of marketing, including digital campaigns, social media, website content, email marketing, PR, brand campaigns, promotional activity, photography, videography, and seasonal initiatives. The successful candidate will be creative, commercially minded, and highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects, analyse campaign performance, maintain brand standards, and drive awareness, revenue, and direct business across both hotels.
If you're looking to take the next step in your marketing career with a leading hotel group, where you'll have the opportunity to work across multiple properties, develop your skills, and contribute to the continued success of two thriving hotels, we'd love to hear from you.
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Director of Business Development4* Hotel | Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaAn exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Business Development to lead the commercial strategy of a leading hotel in the heart of Madinah.Reporting directly to the General Manager, this is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving revenue growth, developing strategic partnerships and leading the property's sales function within one of the world's most unique hospitality markets. Success in this role requires deep expertise in religious tourism, government business and group sales, together with the commercial acumen to maximise profitability and long-term market share.The RoleYou will lead the hotel's commercial agenda, overseeing business development, sales strategy and key account management while building strong relationships across the Umrah and Hajj travel ecosystem. Working closely with Revenue Management and the wider leadership team, you will identify new opportunities, optimise business mix and deliver sustainable commercial growth.Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute the property's business development strategy to maximise revenue and market share.Lead, mentor and inspire the sales team, driving performance through clear objectives and accountability.Build and strengthen relationships with leading Umrah and Hajj operators, DMCs, travel agencies and government entities.Secure high-value group, series and institutional business while protecting profitability.Partner with Revenue Management to optimise pricing, forecasting and business mix.Identify new source markets and strategic partnerships to diversify revenue streams.Monitor market trends, competitor activity and demand patterns to drive proactive commercial decisions.Ensure effective use of CRM systems, commercial reporting and pipeline management.
About You
Significant senior business development or commercial leadership experience within hospitalityStrong understanding of the Umrah and Hajj travel market and its commercial dynamics.Established relationships with pilgrimage operators, travel agencies, DMCs and government stakeholders.Proven success managing high-volume group and series business.Commercially astute with a strong understanding of revenue management, distribution and profitability.An inspiring leader with excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
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Infrastructure Architect – Financial Services – London / Hybrid
(Tech stack: Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud & On-Premise Infrastructure, Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy, Infrastructure Design, Architecture Governance, Risk Management, IT Standards, Technology Roadmaps, Financial Services, TOGAF, Infrastructure Architect)
Are you an experienced Infrastructure Architect looking to take ownership of technology strategy and architecture within a sophisticated financial services environment? Do you enjoy working across complex infrastructure landscapes, shaping technical direction and ensuring technology solutions are secure, scalable and fit for purpose? This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally connected financial services organisation where technology plays a critical role in supporting business growth and market operations.
Our client is seeking an Infrastructure Architect to provide architectural leadership across a broad technology estate. You will work closely with infrastructure, engineering, enterprise architecture and business teams to understand technology drivers and translate them into robust infrastructure strategies and solutions. You will play a key role in ensuring technology change, projects and releases follow appropriate governance, standards and architectural principles.
As an Infrastructure Architect, you will provide subject matter expertise across multiple infrastructure domains, supporting the evaluation and adoption of new technologies while developing standards, design patterns and technical roadmaps. You will work with technical leads, senior stakeholders and technology vendors to shape future infrastructure capabilities, while ensuring solutions remain aligned with wider enterprise architecture objectives. Strong experience in infrastructure design, technology governance, risk management and modern IT technologies will be essential.
You will also play an important role in challenging existing approaches and identifying opportunities to improve the organisation's technology landscape. From reviewing solution designs and architecture artefacts through to supporting regional technology teams, you will help drive consistency, standardisation and continuous improvement across the infrastructure estate. Strong communication skills are essential, as you will need to translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a sophisticated financial services technology environment where you will have genuine influence over infrastructure strategy and architectural direction. You'll work across a complex, geographically distributed organisation, partnering with senior technology teams and helping shape the technology platforms that underpin critical financial market operations.
Location: London, UK / Hybrid Working
Salary: £130,000 – £160,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits
Hybrid Working: 3-days in the offices and 2-days at home.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not available.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Director, User & Market Insights
Reports To: Vice President, Strategy & Execution (Insights & Category Management)
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Travel: Up to 15-20%
Position Summary
Rust-Oleum is seeking a strategic, business-focused leader to serve as Director, User & Market Insights. This role will lead the development and execution of insight strategies that drive profitable growth across multiple product platforms, brands, channels, and customer segments.
The Director will champion the voice of the user, shopper, and market across the organization, translating qualitative and quantitative research into actionable business recommendations that inform innovation, portfolio strategy, pricing, brand development, commercialization, and go-to-market decisions.
As a key member of the Strategy & Execution organization, this leader will build an insights-driven culture by partnering closely with Product Management, Marketing, Sales, R&D, Finance, Category Management, and Executive Leadership to identify growth opportunities and influence strategic decisions.
The ideal candidate combines strong research expertise, business acumen, exceptional storytelling ability, and proven experience leading teams that transform data into competitive advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Insights Leadership & Strategy
Develop and lead the enterprise research agenda aligned with business growth priorities and platform strategies.
Establish a fact-based understanding of users, shoppers, category dynamics, competitive activity, and emerging trends.
Lead the identification of critical business questions and knowledge gaps requiring research and analysis.
Ensure insights activities directly support innovation, brand growth, pricing strategy, commercialization, demand generation, and customer engagement.
Create a long-term roadmap that prioritizes research investments based on business impact and growth opportunities. Research & Analytics
Provide oversight for all qualitative and quantitative research initiatives.
Determine appropriate methodologies and research designs to address strategic business questions.
Lead advanced research programs including:
Segmentation
Concept and innovation testing
Packaging evaluation
Shopper journey research
Brand health tracking
Price elasticity studies
Customer and user experience studies
Competitive benchmarking
Integrate insights from internal data, syndicated sources, custom research, and secondary intelligence to create holistic business recommendations.
Ensure research quality, methodological rigor, and actionable deliverables. Business Partnership & Strategy
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and functional teams.
Translate complex consumer, shopper, and market information into clear business implications.
Develop executive-ready insights stories that influence organizational priorities and investment decisions.
Lead quarterly insights reviews and strategic learning sessions across business platforms.
Advocate for the end-user and shopper perspective in innovation, portfolio planning, and commercialization discussions. Team Leadership
Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing insights team.
Create clear development plans and learning opportunities for team members.
Establish best practices, processes, and governance for research execution and knowledge management.
Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking, and business impact.
Manage workload prioritization, resource allocation, and vendor partnerships. [ Vendor & Knowledge Management
Lead strategic relationships with research suppliers and analytics partners.
Evaluate and onboard research vendors to ensure access to best-in-class capabilities.
Optimize research spending and ensure efficient use of budget.
Build and maintain a centralized insights repository that enables access to historical learning and accelerates decision-making across the organization.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Consumer Insights, Market Research, Analytics, Statistics, Psychology, Sociology, Economics, or related field.
8+ years of progressive experience in market research, consumer insights, shopper insights, customer analytics, or related disciplines.
3+ years of people leadership experience.
Expertise designing and interpreting both qualitative and quantitative research.
Experience managing external research agencies and vendor partnerships.
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities.
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize multiple data sources into actionable business recommendations.
Preferred
Consumer Packaged Goods experience.
Home Improvement, Hardware, Paint, Building Materials, or Cleaning category experience.
Familiarity with innovation research, pricing research, and category management applications.
Experience using modern insight platforms and advanced analytics tools.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Mindset
Anticipates future market opportunities and translates insights into growth strategies.
Business Acumen
Understands commercial drivers, customer needs, competitive dynamics, and profitability levers.
Influence & Communication
Creates compelling narratives that drive action and organizational alignment.
Learning Agility
Embraces new approaches, methodologies, technologies, and changing business conditions.
Talent Development
Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and mentorship.
Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborates effectively across Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Category Management, Finance, and R&D.
Accountability
Delivers measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution and prioritization.
Salary Target Range: $140,000 - $160,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Rust-Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
