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Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Comcast Enterprise Procurement team. As a Procurement Manager, you will be assisting with the strategic sourcing direction for Consumer Product & Network related spend categories across Sky Group (UK, DACH and ITA) and Comcast/NBCU in the US. The role will involve interaction with other departments at global and local level, including various Technology/Product areas, Finance and Legal. What you'll do: • Reporting to the Head of Procurement for Content Protection and IoT, you will support the team and help to deliver local and group wide deals across our key markets (USA, UK, Italy and Germany). You will also support other leaders within the Consumer Product and Networks team, in line with the Enterprise Procurement operating model., • Contribute to the Procurement strategy for the team's spend categories, which include customer premise equipment, content protection technologies and IoT devices., • Own and lead data gathering and analytics for the team on spend information, contract data, market analysis and other required data and reports., • Own a pipeline of tactical deals in Content Protection and IoT and support a range of strategic initiatives within the wider category., • Build and maintain internal partner relationships, with regular communication, ensuring clear understanding and alignment between their strategic technology plans and Procurement's direction., • Be able to produce deal summaries, create/deliver quality presentations and reports on a regular basis at Director-level, demonstrating an ability to clearly communicate financial and non-financial benefits to stakeholders., • Provide strategic commercial input to a broad range of initiatives, including company-wide cost-saving programmes., • Understand the external factors and key challenges faced in the Media industry and use this knowledge to drive innovation and challenge current business processes.What you'll bring:, • Proven Procurement experience specifically including the development of category plans, sourcing tools/techniques and data analysis expertise., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to listen to and understand the needs of our stakeholders whilst having the confidence to challenge them when necessary/appropriate., • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of running sourcing activities, including RFPs, contract management, large scale contract renewals, stakeholder management., • Demonstrable understanding of key contract terms such as liabilities, indemnities, intellectual property rights, termination rights etc., • Good understanding of Sky/Comcast, our platforms and products, and the wider context within which our business operates., • Experience of working in an analyst role and within a procurement team., • Experience in a global / pan-European function and a clear understanding of the challenges this can present.Procurement: We bring the best from the global market into Sky - we buy technology, marketing, corporate, operational services and editorial production solutions. We are an international team working with our partners to curate the most effective and efficient customer-led operating model. High ethical standards are embedded in our team, and we engage our supply chains in creating a sustainable future. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more passionate about who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

JOB TITLE: Global Student Employment Journey Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries—including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe—we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global, • Global Banking School, • GBS Dubai, • GEDU Services, • ICN Artem, • Schiller International University, • EMA Education, • MLA College, • APAC Australia, • English Path, • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our “global strategy with local roots.” This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs., • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks., • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally., • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide., • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students., • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship., • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies., • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness., • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Student Employment Journey Lead will play a strategic role to design and lead a comprehensive employment strategy to support diverse student profiles worldwide across all our brands. You will bridge the gap between education and employment ensuring that students acquire the skills, experiences, and opportunities necessary to succeed in a competitive global job market. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and execute the global student employment journey, ensuring students receive structured, scalable, and effective support from enrolment to post-graduation. ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy, Design and Collaboration • Design, implement and maintain a global employment student journey map from enrolment to alumni., • Lead the development and integration of the career curriculum within academic programmes across all our brands and regions., • Partner with regional teams to embed employment into the student experience to ensure consistent delivery of employment initiatives across all brands and geographies. Programme Delivery • Design key global workshops and events (e.g. CV, CL, assessments), bootcamps and co-curricular programmes across geographies., • Create global toolkits for local/ brand use., • Align peer mentoring, career coaching, and career fairs under a cohesive global experience model., • Design engaging content for our online global employment module. Evaluation & Innovation • Continuously evaluate and optimise student-facing employment touchpoints and interventions., • Leverage data and technology to enhance learner experience and career outcomes. Alumni Programme • Builds and manage a centralised alumni engagement programme and online content., • Develops alumni mentoring models, speaker series and giving-back pathways etc., • Integrates alumni into employer and student-facing strategies., • Creates dashboards and feedback loops from alumni into programme design., • Oversees local brand programmes. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Background in Early Careers/Emerging Talent or Graduate Talent Recruitment and Development: Ideally, the candidate with experience working in a corporate environment or a blend of corporate and higher education careers services experience., • Proven experience in global team leadership and cross-cultural collaboration., • Expertise in programme/ training design and curriculum development., • Expertise in designing and managing alumni networks, events and programmes., • Strong understanding of student lifecycle and career development models., • Knowledge of coaching and mentoring models., • Excellent project and stakeholder management skills, ideally in matrix organisations., • Data-informed approach to learner experience design., • Creative, innovative and impact driven. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems and employability analytics platforms., • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors., • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management., • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling., • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers’ information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree. OTHER INFORMATION: The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment: • to GEDU’s values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • the GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy., • to their Health and Safety responsibilities to ensure their contribution to a safe and secure working environment for staff, students, and other visitors to the campus. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned.

JOB TITLE: Global Corporate Relations Lead REPORTS TO TITLE: Global Head of Employment & Corporate Relations BUSINESS FUNCTION/ SUB-FUNCTION: GEDU Group CEO Office CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent ABOUT GEDU GEDU (Global Education) is on a mission to transform lives through education and expand access to learning worldwide. With operations in 15 countries—including the US, UK, UAE, Australia, and across Europe—we offer a diverse portfolio of educational opportunities, from PhDs and apprenticeships to language schools and business education. Our global network supports over 75,000 students across a wide range of disciplines/ sectors (Tech, Financial Services, Hospitality/ Tourism etc). We are committed to delivering exceptional student experiences and employment outcomes, ensuring that education leads to real-world impact and return on investment. Explore our brands: • GEDU Global, • Global Banking School, • GBS Dubai, • GEDU Services, • ICN Artem, • Schiller International University, • EMA Education, • MLA College, • APAC Australia, • English Path, • Global U About the Global Employment & Corporate Relations Team As GEDU continues its global expansion, we are building a dynamic Global Employment & Corporate Relations team to lead our “global strategy with local roots.” This team will drive employment innovation across our all institutions, focusing on: • Global Strategy Development: Create and implement a global employment framework for diverse educational needs., • Partnership Building: Establish strategic collaborations with employers, industry partners and professional networks., • Curriculum Integration: Work with academic leaders to incorporate employment skills into programmes globally., • Program Oversight: Ensure the delivery of consistent employment initiatives worldwide., • Career Services Leadership: Guide teams in providing career counselling, internships, and graduate jobs for our students., • Alumni Engagement: Develop programmes to enhance alumni career growth, job opportunities and mentorship., • Market Analysis: Monitor global employment trends to refine employment strategies., • Performance Monitoring: Define and track KPIs to measure employment initiatives' effectiveness., • Innovation and Technology: Utilize innovative tools to improve career development processes. ROLE PURPOSE Global Corporate Relations Lead will play a strategic role to build and manage GEDU’s global employer ecosystem. You will lead the development of strategic global partnerships with employers, professional bodies, and industry networks to co-create impactful career pathways, experiential learning opportunities, and curriculum enhancements. You will ensure employer voice is embedded across GEDU’s employment strategy, from programme design to delivery, and foster long-term relationships that drive student outcomes and institutional reputation. In conjunction with the Global Head of Employment and Corporate Relations you will design and deliver a global scalable employer partnerships and industry relations strategy (focusing on targeted outreach, value proposition, partnership tiers, events and networking, programme co-design and alumni network). ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Employer Partnership Development • Establish and manage strategic employer partnerships across target sectors and regions (e.g. tech, finance, healthcare)., • Develop strategic engagement plans/ toolkits to engage with and attract key employers, industry bodies and other partners., • Build and maintain a centralised CRM of employer contacts and engagement history. 2. Co-Creation & Programme Innovation and Driving Commercial Growth • Co-create programmes with employers, including apprenticeships, certifications and experiential learning modules., • Collaborate with academic teams to embed employer input into curriculum design., • Lead the development of employer-led bootcamps, guest lectures, and live projects., • Deliver custom B2B training through existing GEDU programmes and apprenticeships as well as bespoke executive education solutions. 3. Industry Advisory Boards • Establish and manage global industry advisory boards., • Facilitate regular engagement to gather insights and feedback on market trends, skills gaps and programme relevance., • Ensure advisory board input informs strategic decisions and curriculum updates., • Create global toolkits to support local teams’ activities and share best practice. 4. Events & Engagement • Manage global employer participation in career fairs, networking events, and panel discussions., • Develop a global calendar of key employer engagement activities., • Ensure consistent branding and experience across all GEDU campuses. 5. Alumni Programme • Design and lead the best-in-class global alumni strategy, programme and initiatives that create opportunities for mentoring, networking, and job placements across student and graduate communities. 6.Collaboration & Integration • Work closely with the Global Student Employment Journey Lead to ensure employer data and insights are integrated across systems and touchpoints., • Partner with local/ brand teams to support regional employer engagement and relationship management. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE • Relevant experience e.g. partnership, recruitment agency, corporate (early careers recruiting and programmes) and student employment experience., • Proven experience of corporate partnerships and professional networks. A network of existing employer contacts and experience in engaging alumni communities., • Employer Engagement Strategy: Ability to build and manage strategic employer partnerships across sectors and geographies., • Programme Co-Creation: Experience in designing employer-led initiatives, including apprenticeships, certifications, and experiential learning., • Industry Insight & Advisory Leadership: Skilled in facilitating advisory boards and translating industry feedback into actionable programme enhancements., • Event & Relationship Management: Strong background in creating and coordinating employer events and maintaining long-term relationships., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work across academic, operational, and regional teams to align employer engagement with institutional goals., • Innovation & Responsiveness: Capacity to respond to evolving job market trends and employer needs with agile, student-focused solutions., • Global Team Leadership: Experience leading cross-cultural teams and managing complex stakeholder environments., • Impact Measurement: Skilled in defining and tracking KPIs to evaluate partnership effectiveness and inform strategic decisions. DIGITAL SKILLS & DATA MANAGEMENT • Proficiency in modern digital tools, including Office 365, CRM/database systems, and employability analytics platforms., • Platform Ownership & Optimisation: Lead review and implementation of global platforms. Ensure platforms are scalable, compliant, and integrated. Act as global super-user and liaison with IT vendors., • CRM & Data Utilisation: Familiarity with CRM systems and data-driven approaches to employer relationship management., • Data Governance: Define global data taxonomy, field standards, and flow for key data. Maintain a single source of truth for employment data. Ensure secure, GDPR-compliant data handling., • Analytics, Dashboards & Reporting: Build real-time dashboards tracking key students and employers’ information and set/ manage global vs. local KPI-s. Analyse performance trends and recommend improvements. QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree. OTHER INFORMATION: • The postholder will also be expected to demonstrate their commitment:, • to GEDU’s values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy., • the GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimise environmental impact in the performance of the role and actively contribute to the delivery of GEDU’s Environmental Policy.

Financial Director Fractional or Full-Time Finance DirectorLocation: Watford (Hybrid / In-Office Preferred)Sector: High-End Residential ConstructionStart Date: ASAPCommitment: Full-Time or Part-time / Flexible based on the right person About the RoleWe’re partnering with a high-end residential construction firm known for delivering bespoke homes and luxury renovations. The business is entering a new phase of growth and transformation, and is seeking a Finance Director to lead financial stabilisation and strategic expansion.This opportunity is open to both experienced Finance Directors and Financial Controllers ready to step into a broader leadership role. What matters most is finding the right person, someone who combines financial expertise with a proactive, collaborative mindset. Key Responsibilities • Lead the financial recovery and growth strategy, • Oversee cash flow forecasting, job costing, project margins, and budgeting, • Implement and improve financial systems, controls, and reporting tools, • Develop proactive systems for payment runs and project cost planning, • Translate financial insights into strategic business decisions, • Prepare board-level reporting and support investor/lender relationships, • Liaise with external accountants, banks, and tax advisors, • Build scalable finance processes for long-term growth, • Mentor and develop the internal finance team Ideal Candidate Profile, • Either a seasoned Finance Director or a Financial Controller ready to step up, • Proven experience in construction, property development, or a relevant project-based industry, • Strong track record in financial turnaround, stabilisation, and growth, • Tech-savvy and confident working with modern financial tools and systems, • Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability, • Coaching mindset — able to support and develop team members, • Comfortable working independently and flexibly Why This Role?This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a premium construction brand. Whether you're looking for a fractional role or a full-time leadership position, this is all about finding the right person to help drive the next chapter of growth.Would you like this version turned into a LinkedIn post or formatted for a job board? What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4709446

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