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Financial Services Administrator \n To £28,000 plus benefits and bonus \n Financial Services administrator required by this top-quality wealth manager that provides advice to both HNW private individuals and corporate clients. Having increased their team of Advisors, they now wish to add an additional staff member to deal with administration. \n You will probably be newer to the industry and will complete the initial training, following which you will be responsible for – \n\n • processing of pensions, investments and protection\n, • servicing existing clients\n, • platform-based work\n, • valuations and quotations\n, • database, documentation and record-keeping\n, • client communications via letter, telephone and email\n, • building relationships with product provider\n\n The ideal candidate will be a graduate in a financial orientated degree looking to make their first step into financial planning, or candidates in the early stages of their career. \n JohnstonGreer is a recruitment agency that specialises in the Financial Services and Pensions sectors. JohnstonGreer operates as an Employment Agency in providing permanent job seeking services. We also support firms growing through acquisition and owners seeking to exit their business.

Based in the Research, Innovation, Business and Engagement (RIBE) directorate the CRD Programme Manager will support the ongoing development and delivery of the University of Stirling (UoS) projects funded through the of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal (CRD). The post holder will lead and manage the development, collection, analysis and reporting of information relating to the activities, finances, outputs, outcomes, and benefits delivered through the University’s City Region and Growth Deal Programme. They will analyse the Programme’s performance and support the ongoing development and operation of the Programme, reporting to the Head of the City Region and Growth Deal Programme, and working with the wider Research, Innovation & Business Engagement Directorate, other Professional Services, and Academic Faculties, developing and leading activities accordingly. They will ensure that the reporting and other information requirements of University and Deal governance are complied with and work as a point of liaison with Deal stakeholders including the Scottish and UK Governments, local authorities, communities, and other delivery partners. They will work closely with all Project leads, as well as colleagues from Academic Faculties and Professional Services. The role holder will also have line management responsibility for the Programme’s administration function. • Design, lead and manage the development and delivery of the University of Stirling (UoS) element of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal (CRD), • Monitor and report on benefit realisation related to the UoS CRD projects, • Lead the coordination and preparation of information, reports, submissions, and responses to meet UK and Scottish Government and other Deal governance requirements, • Ensure robust governance structures and processes are in place to manage and monitor project delivery against agreed outcomes, • Provide regular reports on programme delivery to the UoS Programme Board, • Manage the preparation of briefing papers, reports, and other information as required on issues relating to the Programme, • Oversee effective project and programme delivery and to ensure consistent approaches to project planning, financial management, risk management, and other areas of Deal operations, • Oversee outreach activities with benefits stakeholders to maximise engagement in the Programme and its constituent Projects, • Liaise with academic colleagues leading activities aligned to CRD delivery, • Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders as required, • Liaise with Communications, Marketing and Recruitment (CMR) colleagues to support accurate, timely and effective communications with internal and external stakeholders, • Manage the support, as required, for appropriate working groups within Projects, ensuring that agreed actions are implemented, • Undertake any other duties as may be required, in line with the grade and nature of the role, as directed by the Head of City Region & Growth Deal Programme #J-18808-Ljbffr

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role. M&G Life is a division of M&G plc. It runs the Prudential Assurance Company and is responsible for manufacturing and reviewing all insurance products, including our legacy back book and life and pension products open to new business in the UK retail market. This is a really exciting time to join a vibrant team that sits at the heart of the M&G Life business. Our remit is to own and manage the various investment propositions used by our customers, including our flagship £70bn PruFund proposition. We are at the forefront of shaping, governing and overseeing the outcomes we generate for our customers, and more importantly how we improve those outcomes in the future. Reporting to the Head of Investment Propositions in M&G Life, the Investment Proposition Manager will manage and develop M&G Life investment propositions to deliver strong customer outcomes, align with M&G’s growth and sustainability strategy, keep pace with regulatory change and meet commercial objectives. To do this, you’ll build strong working relationships across the business and with our outsourced providers, and collaborate to deliver propositional change. You’ll need: • Good knowledge of life and pension products, particularly in the UK retail adviser market., • Extensive knowledge of investment structures, with a focus on smoothed/with-profits funds and unitised collectives. Ideally, you will also have experience in insured funds, model portfolio services (MPS) and guaranteed products., • Experience of launching propositions, including developing marketing messages across channels, distribution strategies and external communications. Ideally, you will also have awareness or experience in more technical areas such as legal agreements, fund/product infrastructure and third-party dependencies., • Strong understanding of the target market (with experience in the retail adviser market), the regulatory framework, the competitor landscape, and investment propositions and financial instruments., • Strong communication skills, ideally with experience presenting to internal and external audiences in a range of formats., • Timescales can be demanding, so you’ll need to be a self-starter and able to lead, or contribute to, cross-functional project teams delivering complex solutions at pace., • Manage and develop our retail-facing investment propositions so they continue to deliver strong customer outcomes, comply with regulatory expectations and meet commercial objectives. This role will focus particularly on our retail investment propositions (PruFund, MPS, Risk Managed Funds and OEIC ranges)., • Design investment solutions, make recommendations and communicate them clearly and concisely to project colleagues, senior stakeholders and governance committees (up to executive level)., • Collaborate with marketing, sales and PR colleagues to own and deliver take‑to‑market strategies for new fund developments, and act as an investment subject‑matter expert on wider product development., • Collaborate with colleagues across the business and third‑party suppliers to deliver change., • Work with distribution colleagues to deliver key investment content and support the overall distribution strategy., • Ensure controls are in place to meet regulatory requirements, risk appetite and relevant frameworks., • Knowledge and experience of life and pension funds and how they are used within product structures and investment propositions, particularly in the UK retail adviser market. This should include knowledge of risk profiling tools, back‑office integration, centralised investment propositions (CIPs) and centralised retirement propositions (CRPs), and an understanding of the dynamics that drive these, including the relationship between the manufacturer, advisers and customers., • In‑depth knowledge of a range of investment structures, with particular emphasis on with‑profits/smoothed funds and unitised collectives., • Ability to formulate take‑to‑market strategies and lead cross‑functional working groups to deliver new fund developments (including with third‑party partners)., • Knowledge and experience of the financial services industry, its regulators and the current regulatory environment., • Experience building and developing relationships across the business, with stakeholder management at all levels (including senior management)., • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and processes., • Ability to assess fund investment outcomes qualitatively, with a focus on customer outcomes, including experience reporting outcomes and decisions to senior committees., • Ability to prioritise and work on multiple initiatives simultaneously at pace., • Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and pragmatism., • Technical investment knowledge, particularly in the UK retail OEIC, life and pensions universe. This should include experience of financial instruments and markets, economic and market dynamics, and unit‑linked collective investment funds. Experience should include being knowledgeable of the various aspects of funds from development and fund operations through to marketing and distribution., • Experience presenting on investment matters internally and externally in a range of formats (e.g. senior governance committees, adviser meetings and internal sales teams)., • Knowledge of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and regulation affecting our investment propositions., • Working towards, or having completed, relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IMC). Work Level: Manager Expert Reporting to: Head of Investment Proposition Location: Edinburgh or Stirling (Hybrid 2 - 3 days per week) • A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions)., • Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work., • Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments., • Our market‑leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture., • Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind. To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee‑led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more – including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience. M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying. If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at: #J-18808-Ljbffr

Financial Services AdministratorTo £29,000 plus benefits and bonus Financial Services Administrator required by this top-quality wealth manager that provides advice to both HNW private individuals and corporate clients. Having increased their team of Advisors, they now wish to add an additional staff member to deal with administration. You will probably be newer to the industry and will complete the initial training, following which you will be responsible for – • processing of pensions, investments and protection, • servicing existing clients, • platform-based work, • valuations and quotations, • database, documentation and record-keeping, • client communications via letter, telephone and email, • building relationships with product provider The ideal candidate will be a graduate in a financial orientated degree looking to make their first step into financial planning, or candidates in their first year or two working as an Administrator. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Based in the Research, Innovation, Business and Engagement (RIBE) directorate the CRD Programme Manager will support the ongoing development and delivery of the University of Stirling (UoS) projects funded through the of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal (CRD). The post holder will lead and manage the development, collection, analysis and reporting of information relating to the activities, finances, outputs, outcomes, and benefits delivered through the University’s City Region and Growth Deal Programme. They will analyse the Programme’s performance and support the ongoing development and operation of the Programme, reporting to the Head of the City Region and Growth Deal Programme, and working with the wider Research, Innovation & Business Engagement Directorate, other Professional Services, and Academic Faculties, developing and leading activities accordingly. They will ensure that the reporting and other information requirements of University and Deal governance are complied with and work as a point of liaison with Deal stakeholders including the Scottish and UK Governments, local authorities, communities, and other delivery partners. They will work closely with all Project leads, as well as colleagues from Academic Faculties and Professional Services. The role holder will also have line management responsibility for the Programme’s administration function. • Design, lead and manage the development and delivery of the University of Stirling (UoS) element of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal (CRD), • Monitor and report on benefit realisation related to the UoS CRD projects, • Lead the coordination and preparation of information, reports, submissions, and responses to meet UK and Scottish Government and other Deal governance requirements, • Ensure robust governance structures and processes are in place to manage and monitor project delivery against agreed outcomes, • Provide regular reports on programme delivery to the UoS Programme Board, • Manage the preparation of briefing papers, reports, and other information as required on issues relating to the Programme, • Oversee effective project and programme delivery and to ensure consistent approaches to project planning, financial management, risk management, and other areas of Deal operations, • Oversee outreach activities with benefits stakeholders to maximise engagement in the Programme and its constituent Projects, • Liaise with academic colleagues leading activities aligned to CRD delivery, • Lead engagement with internal and external stakeholders as required, • Liaise with Communications, Marketing and Recruitment (CMR) colleagues to support accurate, timely and effective communications with internal and external stakeholders, • Manage the support, as required, for appropriate working groups within Projects, ensuring that agreed actions are implemented, • Undertake any other duties as may be required, in line with the grade and nature of the role, as directed by the Head of City Region & Growth Deal Programme #J-18808-Ljbffr

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments, from everyday connections to landmark celebrations. Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more. Global Technical: Science and Technology (S&T) provides technical leadership for Diageo’s Whisky, Spirits and Beer business globally. The role is based at the Packaging Technology laboratory at the Diageo Technical Centre, Menstrie. The role holder will be expected to communicate with sites around the world and occasionally travel. This role reports to the Global Laboratory Senior Specialist – Packaging (Packaging Laboratory Manager). The Laboratory Technologist for Packaging plays a critical role in ensuring that packaging solutions meet global standards for safety and performance. This position is responsible for implementing and validating the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) testing protocols, which are recognized worldwide as the best-in-class methodologies for assessing package performance and protecting contents during transit. The role holder should have knowledge of existing Diageo packaging test methods and will be expected to support the standard packaging agenda where required. In addition, the role requires successful completion of ISTA training, proficiency in operating transit simulation equipment, including incline impact tester, vibration table, and drop tester, and knowledge of shock loggers and the ability to analyse data outputs from such devices. • Implement and validate ISTA testing procedures to evaluate the performance of packaging, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices., • Undertake and complete ISTA training., • Operate and maintain transit simulation equipment, including incline impact tester, vibration table, and drop tester., • Deploy and interpret shock loggers, conducting thorough data analysis to evaluate transit-related hazards., • Oversee the installation and proper configuration of testing equipment., • Validate methodologies across Diageo’s diverse brand portfolio., • Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Support and contribute to the compliance agenda of the laboratory, encompassing health and safety regulations, financial protocols, and environmental standards. • Demonstrate expert knowledge of packaging materials used in the beverage alcohol industry and familiarity with packaging test methodologies, equipment maintenance, and method development., • Execute packaging component testing, applying the principles of Diageo’s Design for Quality., • Carry out statistical analysis of results and present recommendations., • Understand component applications within Diageo’s processes, particularly regarding component interactions and machinery interfaces., • Maintain awareness of packaging risk management and test method innovation., • Exhibit positivity, curiosity, and a strong sense of ownership., • Manage complex projects to ensure timely completion within budget constraints., • Develop and maintain a project management plan covering timelines and resource allocation., • Demonstrate comfort navigating ambiguity and translating it into achievable milestones., • Prepare and monitor Design of Experiments (DOE) for ISTA methodology development., • Translate scientific concepts into compelling and influential communications for stakeholders., • Exhibit ownership and awareness of business implications, including risks and opportunities., • Prepare and deliver a summary presentation upon the completion of testing methodology validation. We'd love to work with you if you have: • Extensive experience with production and testing of materials used in food and drink packaging., • Experience with testing novel or emerging materials and methods is beneficial., • Technical proficiency in transit simulation equipment and data logging technologies, including shock logger interpretation., • Food Safety: Good working knowledge of hygiene standards including HACCP., • Auditing: Lead ISO9001 audit qualification and experience beneficial., • Network: Active network in the material science industry preferred., • Standards: Embrace, champion, and apply standards effectively, consistently adhering to them., • Performance Management: Understand the role of KPIs in driving performance and supporting sustainability ambitions., • Continuous Improvement: Embrace change and seek opportunities for improvement through continuous improvement tools and techniques. Degree in packaging technology, scientific, or engineering discipline; alternatively, minimum 5 years’ experience in materials production or a suitable laboratory environment. • HACCP knowledge., • Engagement in material science networks. Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you're supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one. Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it's our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible. We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You'll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team. Together, we're constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application. Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money. As a temporary contractor, you'll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manage most of our temporary contract hiring, you will not be employed by Diageo. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you excited by the thought of working for an organisation whose mission is to inspire changes in behaviour to improve our environment, the quality of people’s lives, their wellbeing, and the places that they care for? If you answered yes, please read on Keep Scotland Beautiful is your charity inspiring action for our environment. Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We are a practical organisation working with communities, schools, businesses, local and national government, public bodies and individuals to help combat climate change, tackle litter and waste, restore nature and biodiversity and improve the places we care for. We support the ambitions of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a generous pension scheme; hybrid working; development opportunities; a 35-hour work week (28 hours for 0.8FTE), along with an annual free volunteer day to take your skills or interests to support others. We operate a hybrid working policy, which allows a balance between home/remote working and coming to our office Hub in Stirling. This is a Part-Time (28 hrs/wk), Fixed Term post to 31 March 2027. Reporting to the Campaigns and Social Innovations Manager (CSIM), the Campaign Support Officer will support the development, administration, communications and delivery of a range of campaigns and projects across the Campaigns and Social Innovation Team with a focus on Upstream Battle and actions as part of the work across the Marine Litter Strategy and National Litter and Flytipping Strategy. • Understanding/experience of campaign development and delivery, • Understanding/experience of administration processes and procedures, • Experience of data and evidence gathering, • Experience of community engagement, • Understanding/experience of a range of communication activities including social media techniques and applications, • Experience of supporting a team across a complex workload, • Travel across Scotland and a valid, full UK driving licence is required for this role. If you feel you have the elements to be our Campaigns Support Officer, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The CSL acts as the liaison and primary contact for the operations team and escalates any issues to the Customer Success Manager (CSM) as necessary. Able to provide clear, concise, effective, and professional communications with clients, peers, vendors, and department managers.

Reporting to the Head of Community Engagement, the Community Standards and Engagement Manager (CSEM) will be responsible for the ongoing development and delivery of the Residence Life programme that supports student wellbeing, belonging, inclusion and success within accommodation. The role will support students' transition into and out of University accommodation and be responsible for the day-to-day management of community development, student engagement, wellbeing interventions, conduct processes and community standards. To assist in the delivery of the Residence Life programme, the role holder will manage a team of Residence Life Professional Staff and Residence Assistants who provide proactive, responsive and student-focused community engagement, wellbeing support and developmental opportunities. The role holder will ensure effective support is available to students living in accommodation, promoting positive community living, successful independent living and early engagement where concerns arise. An important part of the role will involve liaising with colleagues across the University to build strong relationships, develop collaborative programmes and support pathways, and ensure service delivery is as seamless as possible. Internally, the CSEM will work closely with Accommodation and institutional colleagues to enhance the residential student experience and support institutional priorities relating to wellbeing, retention, belonging and positive behaviour. The business operates 24/7 and is both fast-paced and demanding, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. As a front-line manager within the department, the role holder will be responsible for providing leadership and support on resident wellbeing, conduct and community matters, participating in a year-round 24/7 on-call rotation and working evenings and weekends as required. • The role requires flexibility to meet the demands of the business, including evening and weekend working and participation in a duty management rota where required., • The Community Standards & Engagement Manager is required to lead and participate in student arrivals, departures, open days, applicant days and other key University and accommodation events., • There is a requirement to participate in a year-round out-of-hours on-call rota to provide advice, support and attend on-site where required., • The role requires regular visibility and engagement across University residences and the wider campus community, and will engage in backshifts during peak periods, as well as be required to work some weekends and evenings to attend departmental and institutional events., • Lead and manage Residence Supervisors and Residence Assistants, providing effective leadership, coaching, support and performance management, • Lead the recruitment, selection, induction, training and performance management of Residence Assistants and, where applicable, seasonal staff, ensuring ongoing development programmes are in place to support role effectiveness, engagement and service delivery, • Hold regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings and performance reviews to support staff development, accountability and service excellence, • Ensure staff are appropriately trained in wellbeing awareness, accessibility, inclusion, safeguarding, risk management and restorative approaches to conflict resolution, • Manage staffing arrangements to ensure appropriate deployment of resources across residence life activities, wellbeing interventions, conduct processes and key accommodation events, • Manage HR processes including attendance, performance, discipline, grievance and payroll administration in accordance with University and SHS policy, • Lead the development and delivery of a diverse Residence Life programme that supports engagement, belonging, wellbeing and student success throughout the resident lifecycle, • Co-create and deliver a residential curriculum, educational initiatives and engagement strategy, incorporating resident feedback and representation opportunities, • Establish effective communications and engagement channels that provide residents with timely information, support resources and opportunities throughout the student lifecycle, • Maintain a visible presence across University accommodation, building positive relationships with residents and supporting community development., • Lead Residence Life contributions to institutional engagement and transition initiatives including Be Connected, • Build strong relationships with internal and external partners to support community wellbeing, successful independent living and collaborative initiatives, • Lead and coordinate accommodation-based wellbeing, conduct and community standards interventions, ensuring appropriate support, referrals and follow-up actions are implemented, • Oversee residential wellbeing, conduct and community support cases, ensuring a consistent, fair and supportive approach is applied, • Lead the operational management of occupancy breaches, student conduct matters and community standards issues arising within residences, escalating to the Heads of teams and Director of Accommodation Services as required, • Visit residences where required to address welfare concerns, anti-social behaviour, flat disputes and other community-related issues, meeting with students to agree actions and interventions, • Manage the Residence Life budget, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and expenditure remains within agreed limits and supports service objectives, • Oversee Residence Life systems and administrative processes, including Residence Assistant activities, incident reporting, case management, engagement records, communications and programme delivery, • Produce management information and performance reports relating to engagement, wellbeing, conduct, community standards, resident issues and service delivery, using data and insight to support continuous improvement and service development Please see the Job Description attached for a full description of duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At M&G, our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. Through telling it like it is, owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and offer workplace adjustments to ensure you have the support you need to succeed in your role. M&G Life is a division of M&G plc. It runs the Prudential Assurance Company and is responsible for manufacturing and reviewing all insurance products, including our legacy back book and life and pension products open to new business in the UK retail market. This is a really exciting time to join a vibrant team that sits at the heart of the M&G Life business. Our remit is to own and manage the various investment propositions used by our customers, including our flagship £70bn PruFund proposition. We are at the forefront of shaping, governing and overseeing the outcomes we generate for our customers, and more importantly how we improve those outcomes in the future. Reporting to the Head of Investment Propositions in M&G Life, the Investment Proposition Manager will manage and develop M&G Life investment propositions to deliver strong customer outcomes, align with M&G’s growth and sustainability strategy, keep pace with regulatory change and meet commercial objectives. To do this, you’ll build strong working relationships across the business and with our outsourced providers, and collaborate to deliver propositional change. • Good knowledge of life and pension products, particularly in the UK retail adviser market., • Extensive knowledge of investment structures, with a focus on smoothed/with-profits funds and unitised collectives., • Ideally, you will also have experience in insured funds, model portfolio services (MPS) and guaranteed products., • Experience of launching propositions, including developing marketing messages across channels, distribution strategies and external communications., • Ideally, you will also have awareness or experience in more technical areas such as legal agreements, fund/product infrastructure and third-party dependencies., • Strong understanding of the target market (with experience in the retail adviser market), the regulatory framework, the competitor landscape, and investment propositions and financial instruments., • Strong communication skills, ideally with experience presenting to internal and external audiences in a range of formats., • Timescales can be demanding, so you’ll need to be a self-starter and able to lead, or contribute to, cross-functional project teams delivering complex solutions at pace., • Manage and develop our retail-facing investment propositions so they continue to deliver strong customer outcomes, comply with regulatory expectations and meet commercial objectives. This role will focus particularly on our retail investment propositions (PruFund, MPS, Risk Managed Funds and OEIC ranges)., • Design investment solutions, make recommendations and communicate them clearly and concisely to project colleagues, senior stakeholders and governance committees (up to executive level)., • Collaborate with marketing, sales and PR colleagues to own and deliver take-to-market strategies for new fund developments, and act as an investment subject-matter expert on wider product development., • Collaborate with colleagues across the business and third-party suppliers to deliver change., • Work with distribution colleagues to deliver key investment content and support the overall distribution strategy., • Ensure controls are in place to meet regulatory requirements, risk appetite and relevant frameworks., • Essential Knowledge and experience of life and pension funds and how they are used within product structures and investment propositions, particularly in the UK retail adviser market. This should include knowledge of risk profiling tools, back-office integration, centralised investment propositions (CIPs) and centralised retirement propositions (CRPs), and an understanding of the dynamics that drive these, including the relationship between the manufacturer, advisers and customers., • In-depth knowledge of a range of investment structures, with particular emphasis on with-profits/smoothed funds and unitised collectives., • Ability to formulate take-to-market strategies and lead cross-functional working groups to deliver new fund developments (including with third-party partners)., • Knowledge and experience of the financial services industry, its regulators and the current regulatory environment., • Experience building and developing relationships across the business, with stakeholder management at all levels (including senior management)., • Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and processes., • Ability to assess fund investment outcomes qualitatively, with a focus on customer outcomes, including experience reporting outcomes and decisions to senior committees., • Ability to prioritise and work on multiple initiatives simultaneously at pace., • Energy, enthusiasm, resilience and pragmatism. This should include experience of financial instruments and markets, economic and market dynamics, and unit-linked collective investment funds. Experience should include being knowledgeable of the various aspects of funds from development and fund operations through to marketing and distribution. Experience presenting on investment matters internally and externally in a range of formats (e.g. senior governance committees, adviser meetings and internal sales teams). Knowledge of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors and regulation affecting our investment propositions. Working towards, or having completed, relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IMC). Work Level: Manager Expert Reporting to: Head of Investment Proposition Recruiter: Phoebe Ewers Location: Edinburgh or Stirling (Hybrid 2 - 3 days per week) We’re dedicated to supporting your wellbeing and helping you thrive, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, and financially plan for the future. • A valuable pension scheme of up to 18% (13% made up of employer contributions and 5% employee contributions)., • Access to our Share Save and Share Incentive Plan, alongside financial wellbeing and support services to help give you real confidence to put your money to work., • Enjoy 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays), with the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days., • Our Time Off When You Need It policy gives you the flexibility - to balance work and personal commitments., • Our market-leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave - because supporting families is an important part of our inclusive culture., • Health & Protection cover includes Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with additional family options - for peace of mind. To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G. At M&G we strive to have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture, underpinned by our policies and employee-led networks that offer networking, support and development opportunities for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – across gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation and more – including neurodivergent individuals, career returners and those with military service experience. M&G is proud to be Level 3: Disability Confident Leader under the UK Government Disability Confident employer scheme, and we welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you would like to participate in the initiative, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. All candidates have the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments when applying. If you need any additional support at any stage, please contact us at: M&G is a leading international savings and investments business, managing money for around 4.6 million individual clients and more than 900 institutional clients in 38 offices worldwide. As at 31 December 2024, we had £345.9 billion of assets under management and administration. Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions. Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr