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Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. 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. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: • Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards., • Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice., • Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs., • Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict., • Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency., • Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency.What you'll bring:, • Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations., • Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking., • Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery, • Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams., 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes., 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation., 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base • London (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 are 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. • OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on 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. A job you love to talk about. 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.

Support HR projects and initiatives across Europe, ensuring alignment with global HR standards. Stage - Interview with Head of HR and HR Director. You will support lead on all aspects of HR operations for the UK business while aligning with Legends' global HR strategy.

Ready to take ownership of category growth and shape winning strategies in the FMCG sector? Advocate Group is proud to represent a leading UK snack company in their search for a Category Manager to join their dynamic commercial team in St. Albans. The Business: • Innovative and fast-paced FMCG business experiencing strong growth., • Collaborative, values-driven culture with a focus on career development., • Opportunity to work across high-profile categories in major UK retailers., • Commitment to data-led decision-making and market-leading insight. The Role: • Lead category strategy development across multiple key accounts., • Analyse market data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks., • Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to optimise NPD launches., • Build strong relationships with retail partners to influence range and merchandising decisions., • Deliver insight-led recommendations to drive category performance. About You: • Proven category management experience with at least one of the Top 4 Grocers., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insight., • Experience working with IRI, Nielsen, Kantar, or retailer data systems., • Commercially astute with strong influencing and presentation skills., • Self-motivated, results-driven, and a collaborative team player. Benefits: • Competitive salary package with performance-based bonus., • Hybrid working model., • Excellent opportunities for career progression., • Access to professional development and training. If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you! For more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with Emma, or click “Apply Now” to be considered. Call: 0207 871 8000 Email: The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

COMPANY When it comes to innovation and achievement there are few organisations with a better track record. Join us and you’ll be able to play a big part in the success of our highly successful, fast-paced business that opens up Europe so people can exercise their get-up-and-go. With over 300 aircraft flying over 800 routes to more than 30 countries, we’re the UK’s largest airline, the second largest in Europe and the tenth largest in the world. Flying over 80 million passengers a year, we employ over 13,000 people. Its big-scale stuff and we’re still growing. TEAM The ITSO (IT Services and Airline Operations) organisation is responsible for the rapid delivery of reliable, scalable, and efficient IT infrastructure services that underpin the technology essential to easyJet’s growth and strategic ambitions. Within ITSO, the Workplace Products team designs, delivers, and manages digital workplace solutions that enhance the employee experience. The team’s includes Productivity & Collaboration, Workplace Devices, and Adoption & Automation. These products enable more effective ways of working, boost employee engagement and agility, and leverage consumer-grade technologies to support a modern, connected workforce. JOB PURPOSE The Digital Workplace Product Adoption Specialist is responsible for developing and executing strategies that promote the effective adoption of Digital Workplace Products among easyJet employees. A key focus will be driving adoption and optimisation of Microsoft 365 tools to support modern ways of working. This role is pivotal for driving the successful adoption of digital workplace technologies and ensuring a seamless, user-centric digital employee experience (DEX). Blending change management, user experience design, and platform enablement, the role will shape and execute adoption strategies that maximise the value of digital tools across the organisation, empowering employees, enhancing productivity, and supporting easyJet’s digital transformation journey. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES The Digital Workplace Product Adoption Specialist is responsible for driving the successful adoption and effective use of Workplace Products. This includes developing strategies, delivering training, enabling change, and continuously improving the digital employee experience. The role reports to the Workplace Product Adoption & Automation Product Lead. Adoption Strategy & Planning • Define and execute adoption strategies aligned with business goals and user needs., • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise initiatives that maximise product value and engagement., • Align adoption efforts with change management, communications, and platform roadmaps., • Contribute to the design and execution of adoption strategies at scale Engagement & Enablement • Develop targeted messaging and campaigns tailored to user roles and digital maturity., • Build and maintain user personas to inform onboarding and engagement strategies. Training & Knowledge Sharing • Design and deliver training programs, toolkits, and self-serve resources., • Promote peer learning through community channels and ·Tips & Tricks· content. Change Leadership • Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of digital curiosity and continuous learning., • Identify impacted user groups and deliver clear, user-focused communications. Performance & Value Management • Monitor adoption metrics and user feedback to assess impact and identify improvement, • Provide actionable insights to leadership to inform product and engagement strategies., • Track measurable outcomes such as increased M365 usage, reduced support tickets, and improved satisfaction scores. Architecture & Technology Management • Research & Innovation - Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies, translating insights into actionable recommendations., • Technology Evaluation & Selection - Evaluate current and emerging technologies through a user-centric lens., • Strategic Partnerships & Value Realisation - Build strong relationships with internal and external partners (e.g., Microsoft & TCS) TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED Technical Expertise & Product Knowledge • Deep expertise in Microsoft 365 suite: Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Viva, Power Platform., • Familiarity with M365 Admin Centre, usage analytics, and reporting tools., • Awareness of security, compliance, and governance in M365., • Experience with digital content creation (Sway, Stream, Forms, PowerPoint)., • Skilled in developing and delivering engaging training and enablement resources., • Experience applying change management frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter)., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Analytical mindset and commitment to continuous improvement. Change Management & User Enablement • Experience in digital adoption and organisational change, • Strong stakeholder engagement and influence, • Skilled in developing training programs, workshops, and campaigns Communication & Collaboration • Excellent communication of technical concepts, • Ability to work cross-functionally with IT, business units, and leadership, • Active presence in champion networks to embed M365 best practices Problem-Solving & Innovation • Analytical mindset to identify and resolve adoption barriers, • Ability to drive continuous improvement based on user feedback We operate a hybrid working policy of up to 60% of the month spent with colleagues. What we offer • Competitive base salary, • Up to 20% bonus, • 25 days holiday, • BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes, • 7% pension, • Life Insurance, • Work Away Scheme, • Flexible benefits package, • Excellent staff travel benefits About easyJet At easyJet our aim is to make low-cost travel easy – connecting people to what they value using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service. It takes a real team effort to carry over 90 million passengers a year across 35 countries. Whether you’re working as part of our front-line operations or in our corporate functions, you’ll find people that are positive, inclusive, ready to take on a challenge, and that have your back. We call that our ‘Orange Spirit’, and we hope you’ll share that too. Reasonable Adjustments At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at . We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation Apply Complete your application on our careers site. We encourage individuality, empower our people to seize the initiative, and never stop learning. We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all.

Principal Accountant (Adult Social Care) Salary: Up to £58,000 Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As Principal Accountant (ASC), you’ll lead and coordinate the financial management and accountancy support for the Adult Social Care department. You’ll ensure that all budgets, forecasts, and financial accounts are accurate, timely, and compliant with both corporate and statutory requirements. You’ll provide high-quality advice and support to senior managers, helping them understand financial performance, manage complex budgets, and plan effectively for the future. Acting as a key link between corporate finance and operational teams, you’ll promote best practice, continuous improvement, and an enabling, customer-focused approach to financial management. You’ll also deputise for the Finance Business Partner (ASC) when required, providing strategic business partnering and leadership across the service. Key Responsibilities • Lead the financial management function for Adult Social Care, ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of revenue, capital, and balance sheet accounts., • Provide strategic financial advice and insight to senior managers, influencing decisions that improve outcomes and deliver value for money., • Oversee financial planning and reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, corporate finance guidance, and audit requirements., • Manage savings and transformation projects, tracking delivery against targets and identifying opportunities for further efficiencies., • Lead and develop your finance team, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement., • Drive process improvement, reviewing and refining financial systems, procedures, and reporting to ensure efficiency and accuracy., • Support innovation in service delivery, helping Adult Social Care adapt to changing demands through sound financial management and creative problem-solving. About You You’ll be a qualified (or part-qualified) accountant – CCAB or equivalent, with substantial experience in financial management, reporting, and leadership within a complex environment. You’ll bring a blend of technical skill, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal ability, capable of translating financial data into clear, actionable advice. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your analytical insight and proactive mindset can shape the way vital services are delivered. Essential experience includes: • Managing large, complex budgets and financial systems., • Delivering robust financial advice and reporting in a senior role., • Leading teams and developing staff in a high-performing culture., • Improving financial processes and driving efficiency., • Managing projects and supporting transformation initiatives. Desirable experience: • Working in a local authority or public sector finance environment, particularly in Adult Social Care., • Understanding of local government funding, accounting codes, and financial regulations. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

Finance Business Partner (Commercial & Investment) Salary: Up to £77,800 Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll be the strategic finance lead for several Council departments, working hand-in-hand with Corporate and Service Directors to ensure every financial decision supports outstanding, efficient service delivery within our approved financial framework. This role would be an excellent opportunity for a finance professional from a commercial or corporate background who’s ready to apply their strategic, analytical, and business partnering skills in a purpose-driven public sector setting. Experience working with subsidiary companies, joint ventures, or commercial entities will be especially valuable, as the role involves supporting and influencing similar partnership models within the Council. While prior local authority experience is not essential, what matters most is the ability to think commercially, manage complex budgets, and provide insightful financial leadership that drives performance and value for money across diverse services. Key Responsibilities • Provide strategic financial leadership, offering insight, challenge, and advice to senior management teams to deliver sustainable, high-quality services within constrained budgets., • Ensure sound financial governance, leading on budget management, reporting, and compliance with legislation, accounting standards, and corporate financial policy., • Lead and develop your finance team, fostering excellence, collaboration, and professional growth across the service., • Drive performance and value for money, overseeing financial planning, business case development, and the delivery of innovative savings and improvement programmes., • Support corporate priorities, contributing to the Medium-Term Financial Plan, budget strategy, and wider transformation initiatives., • Champion continuous improvement, developing financial systems, reporting, and processes to enhance efficiency and insight., • Engage with Members and senior stakeholders, representing Finance at key committees and meetings, and providing clear, evidence-based advice to support decision-making. About You You’ll be a qualified accountant (CCAB / CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience in financial management, ideally within a local authority or large, complex organisation. You bring both strategic vision and hands-on capability, comfortable working across corporate boundaries and advising senior leaders. We’re looking for someone who can combine technical excellence with emotional intelligence, influencing, guiding, and leading in an environment of change. You’ll be analytical yet pragmatic, a confident communicator who can turn financial information into meaningful insight and action. Essential experience includes: • Leading budget planning, monitoring, and reporting at a strategic level., • Building and maintaining strong relationships with senior stakeholders., • Managing and developing finance teams., • Contributing to corporate financial planning and governance., • Driving change and efficiency through commercial and financial initiatives. Desirable experience includes: • Working with subsidiary companies, partnerships, or external funding arrangements., • Developing financial policies, governance frameworks, and long-term business plans. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

Finance Business Partner (Adult Social Care) Salary: Up to £77,800 Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As a Finance Business Partner, you will act as the strategic finance lead for Adult Social Care, partnering closely with Corporate and Service Directors to guide financial strategy, planning, and performance. You’ll play a key role in enabling the service to meet growing demand while maintaining financial sustainability — ensuring every pound is used effectively to improve outcomes for residents. As a trusted adviser and core member of the management team, you’ll bring insight, challenge, and solutions that help shape future-facing services in a financially constrained environment. Key responsibilities • Provide strategic financial advice and insight to the Adult Social Care management team, supporting the development of innovative service models and sustainable delivery plans., • Lead on budget management and governance for significant revenue and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with corporate policy, legislation, and accounting standards., • Drive performance and efficiency, developing business cases, assessing financial models, and identifying opportunities to deliver better value for money., • Support transformation and change, advising on the financial implications of commissioning, service redesign, and partnership initiatives., • Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring a professional, responsive, and customer-focused service., • Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including Members, partners, and auditors, providing clear, evidence-based advice to support decision-making., • Contribute to corporate financial planning, the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and the wider strategic direction of the Council’s finance service. About you You’ll be a qualified accountant (CCAB / CIMA) with strong experience in business partnering, financial planning, and strategic analysis. Whether your background is in local government, health, or the commercial sector, you’ll bring the ability to think strategically, communicate clearly, and lead effectively in a complex and evolving environment. You’ll be adept at translating financial information into actionable insight — able to influence senior leaders and support decisions that balance service excellence with financial resilience. Essential experience includes: • Managing and monitoring large, complex budgets., • Providing strategic financial advice at a senior level., • Leading, motivating, and developing finance professionals., • Preparing and evaluating business cases and financial models., • Working collaboratively with operational and senior management teams. Desirable experience: • Working within Adult Social Care or related public sector services., • Experience of partnership working, commissioning, or integrated care models. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

Accountant Salary: £37,938 - £40,746 pa Location: Luton Borough Council Contract: Permanent, Full-time Why Join Luton As a dynamic authority at the heart of a thriving and diverse borough, Luton Council is driving forward ambitious regeneration plans, delivering vital public services, and making a measurable difference to the lives of its residents. Few places can offer the same blend of scale, community impact, and opportunity for leaders across finance, HR, transformation, and other key corporate functions. Joining Luton means contributing to a clear and compelling vision for a town where everyone can thrive and being part of an organisation that truly puts people and place at its heart. A distinctive part of that story is London Luton Airport, one of the UK’s busiest airports and a critical economic engine for the town. Uniquely, the airport is wholly owned by the council, generating significant revenue that is reinvested back into local services, regeneration projects, and community wellbeing. It symbolises Luton’s ambition and financial resilience, providing employees with the rare opportunity to work for an authority that not only delivers for residents but also benefits from and shapes a major national asset. At Luton Council, colleagues are supported to develop, grow, and achieve their ambitions. The organisation promotes a flexible and inclusive culture, with hybrid working options, generous leave, and strong wellbeing support. There’s a clear commitment to professional development through training, mentoring, and opportunities to lead high-profile projects that deliver visible change. Staff are empowered to innovate, collaborate, and lead, knowing their contribution makes a real difference both locally and nationally. About the Role As an Accountant, you’ll provide high-quality financial support to one or more service areas — covering everything from budget planning, monitoring, and reporting to capital and technical accounting, systems development, or forward planning, depending on your specialist area and interests. You’ll work closely with managers, senior finance colleagues, and partner organisations, offering expert advice that supports effective service delivery within an approved financial framework. You’ll also have the opportunity to lead projects, improve financial processes, and contribute to corporate financial planning. This is a broad and varied role that provides excellent exposure to all aspects of local authority finance, ideal for someone who’s looking to develop their career in a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities • Prepare, coordinate, and monitor revenue and capital budgets, ensuring financial integrity and effective use of resources., • Provide professional financial advice and information to managers, supporting them to deliver services within budget., • Close the annual accounts for your service area, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion., • Support service and corporate projects, bringing financial insight and analysis to drive better outcomes., • Contribute to value-for-money reviews, business cases, and grant claims, ensuring sound financial governance., • Represent Finance at management meetings, working groups, and cross-departmental initiatives., • Support the continuous improvement of systems, processes, and reporting to enhance efficiency and financial control. About You You’ll be an experienced and capable finance professional — fully AAT-qualified (or equivalent), or with significant relevant accounting experience. You’ll combine strong technical and analytical skills with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-specialists. You’ll enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively, and managing competing priorities. Most importantly, you’ll have the drive to help make every pound count for the community we serve. Essential experience includes: • Providing financial advice and support in a complex organisation., • Managing or monitoring budgets and completing financial returns., • Working with financial systems and large spreadsheets., • Delivering or supporting project-based work. Desirable experience: • Working in a local authority or public sector finance environment., • Supervising or mentoring staff., • Familiarity with Civica Authority Financials or similar finance systems. A Great Career Move At Luton, they’re transforming how they deliver public services, focused on innovation, collaboration, and improving lives. As part of their finance leadership team, you’ll be at the heart of that transformation, shaping strategy, building financial resilience, and supporting key projects such as housing, regeneration, and infrastructure. You’ll enjoy: • A culture that values inclusion, learning, and wellbeing., • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements., • Access to generous local government pension and annual leave schemes., • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth. To discuss this opportunity in more detail, please reach out to Thomas Porter on 07951795790, or email

Multi-Site Hotel Manager Location: Head Office & Hotel Sites (Hertfordshire/London-based) Reporting To: Operations Director Key Responsibilities The Multi-Site Hotel Manager will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of multiple hotel sites, ensuring consistently high service delivery and operational standards. You will oversee front-of-house, guest services, facilities, compliance, and team development across locations, ensuring each hotel meets performance, financial, and customer satisfaction targets. Core Duties: • Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior department heads (e.g. Finance, HR, Compliance, Technology, Support Services)., • Lead day-to-day guest service delivery across all hotel sites – measured via response times, resolution times, and guest satisfaction ratings., • Oversee facilities and asset management at each site – ensuring planned maintenance tasks, risk actions, and compliance requirements are completed on time., • Develop and implement operational strategy with the Operations Director, embedding consistent SOPs across sites., • Provide strong leadership for hotel managers and their teams – including training, mentorship, and performance management., • Build and maintain strong guest and client relationships, acting as the senior escalation point for service delivery issues., • Manage budgets in conjunction with the finance team – including forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting., • Monitor business performance against key KPIs, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Key Performance Indicators Success in the role will be measured against: • Talent management and staff development across sites., • Guest satisfaction scores and feedback ratings., • Completion of maintenance and compliance tasks (PPMs)., • Risk and remedial actions outstanding., • Budgets and financial reports issued on time., • Response and resolution times for guest issues., • Delivery of consistent brand standards across sites. Guest Service Delivery As the Multi-Site Hotel Manager, you’ll act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all staff across locations deliver a consistently excellent guest experience. • Ensure all guest communication (in person, phone, email) is polite, professional, and brand-aligned., • Resolve escalated complaints and issues promptly, providing empathetic and effective solutions., • Support and mentor your teams to ensure service excellence at all times. Operational Service Delivery • Support mobilisation and smooth handovers when opening or transitioning hotel sites., • Take ownership of compliance and risk management routines across all hotels, ensuring full audit trails and reporting are maintained., • Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, ensuring assets are maintained and safety certifications are up to date., • Work with procurement and local managers to ensure contracts are tendered effectively, achieving value for money. People Management • Lead, mentor, and develop hotel managers and their teams across multiple sites., • Conduct regular 1-2-1s and performance reviews., • Assess training and development requirements, ensuring staff meet agreed service standards., • Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Finance & Reporting • Work closely with the finance team to oversee budgets, forecasting, and reporting for each site., • Ensure all financial processes (purchase ledger, invoicing, reporting) are completed to the highest standard., • Support year-end financial reviews and reporting packs.

We're partnering with a market-leading business seeking a sharp, commercially minded FP&A Manager to play a pivotal role in shaping financial insight and strategy. FP&A Manager - Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid- 3 days in the office) Salary- £75- £85kpa plus great benefits inc bonus of circa

As their new Merchandising Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the product and merchandising strategy, helping the business scale sustainably while staying true to its ethos of quality, integrity, and community. Merchandising Manager | £60,000 - £85,000 | Superb Morals & Ethics | A Real

As their new Merchandising Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the product and merchandising strategy, helping the business scale sustainably while staying true to its ethos of quality, integrity, and community. Merchandising Manager | £60,000 - £85,000 | Superb Morals & Ethics | A Real

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A growing business is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive business expansion, manage key accounts and lead revenue growth. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. Along with a basic salary of up to £48,000 per annum, you will also receive: • A company car, • Bonus scheme, • Autonomy to shape and drive the companys growth strategy, • Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals, • Supporti... JBLK1_UKTJ

We are a small independent company base do the outskirts of, Hitchin Hertfordshire and we are now in the market for an experienced candidate to handle our company and accounts and finance function. If your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application. Thisrole reports directly to the Managing Director (MD) and plays a critical role in providing financial oversight and strategy support. The MD has multiple business entities, and this position ensures ... JBLK1_UKTJ

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. 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. As a Senior Content Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll help deliver world-class content across sky.com, the My Sky app, agent macros, and transactional communications. You'll collaborate within Agile teams, drive content solutions, and be responsible for outcomes that meet business goals and customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll create world-class customer journeys and designs to support our product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: • Deliver high-quality, intuitive content experiences across web and native platforms, aligned with business and customer needs., • Champion the customer voice, ensuring content design reflects real needs and drives prioritisation., • Consistently use customer insights and translate them into actionable content improvements., • Work cross-functionally to shape journeys, guide stakeholders, and evolve content practices., • Champion AI and utilise CMS tools to create, test, and optimise content. Experiment with LLMs, share learnings, and support wider adoption, • Align content with CX KPIs, SEO, WCAG guidelines and compliance, delivering measurable improvements to customer experience.What you'll bring:, • Experience delivering high-impact, user-centred content across large-scale digital products working in content design teams across multiple initiatives, • Expertise in UX writing, plain language, inclusive content, and editorial standards., • Advanced skills in Figma, Confluence, CMS platforms, structured content, and reusable components., • Experience using research methods and online platforms e.g., Usertesting to conduct usability testing to understand customer needs, reduce friction and improve ease of use., • Proficient in data analytics tools such as Adobe Analytics, with the ability to track success metrics, interpret user behaviour, and validate journeys. 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams., 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes., 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation., 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base • London (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 are 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. • OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. 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