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Are you a university student looking for a placement year in the tech industry? Want to work somewhere where your ideas matter and you can make a real impact? Start date: Monday 6th July 2026 Length: 12 months Salary: £20,000 Locations: Marlow, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Bristol & South Coast Join our Commercial Internship Programme Our Internship Programme is designed for students like you - curious, driven, and ready to explore the world of technology. Over 12 months you'll gain hands-on experience, lead on real projects, make a genuine impact on our organisation and build skills that will set you apart after graduation. Check out some of our intern blogs via this link via this link to learn more about a placement year at Softcat: ___ About the Commercial Department Technology and innovative solutions remain a top priority for our customers, making it our mission to deliver these through an exceptional go-to-market strategy. Our commercial division comprises various teams and departments dedicated to ensuring that Softcat's offerings and go-to-market approach stay innovative, competitive, and industry-leading. The departments in our Commercial area include Marketing, Vendor Alliances, Cloud Alliances, Multinational, Digital Strategy, Data Strategy, Sustainability and Customer Experience. Our past interns have worked in roles including Customer Experience Intern, Data Visualisation Intern, Data Management Analyst Intern, Marketing Intern and Commercial Operations Intern. As an Intern in the Commercial area you'll be: • Join a specialist team and take on meaningful responsibilities and duties, • Collaborate and engage across departments to deliver top-tier service, • Build key skills such as communication, data skills, prioritisation, organisation and teamwork, • Work with other Softcat Interns on exciting group projects, • Learning about your team and department and how they contribute to Softcat's success What we're looking for: • A current undergraduate University student studying in the UK/Ireland in your penultimate year, from any degree discipline, • Passionate about the tech industry and eager to learn, • An interest in the commercial business area and the departments within this area, • Ability to develop and maintain relationships externally and internally, • The ability to use your own initiative and work independently or as part of a team, • Demonstrate an alignment to our Softcat values & inclusive culture Work in a way that works for you We recognise that life doesn't always fit into a 9-5 every day in the office. That's why we offer: • Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home), • Flexible working hours – flexing the times you start and finish Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. How does our internship recruitment process work? Our process consists of four stages, Application > One-Way Video Interview > Virtual Assessment Centre > Final Stage Panel Interview. Initially we're reviewing you for our Commercial area, assessing your Softcat fit, passion for this area and transferable skills. Once you reach our Assessment Centre's, we'll reveal the roles we have available for this year's placements. You'll then be given the opportunity to highlight your first choice, or we'll align you to where we think you'd make the most impact. You'll then interview specifically for your aligned role at your final stage panel interview. Some key info: • Application closing date: Friday 19th December 2025, • Commercial Assessment Centre Dates: Thursday 5th March 2026 OR Tuesday 10th March (you must be able to attend one of these dates to be considered for this opportunity), • Roles are subject to location which means you may be required to relocate in order to be considered for a position Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at ___

Digital Media Planner / HYBRID – Competitive Salary + Benefits – London Ideal candidate Agency side with FMCG experience - for this excellent Client Side-opportunity • Proximity to Global Team and Strategy, • Large budgets / bigger impact, • Learning Opportunities, • Ownership and influence, • Career Growth and Visibility The Role Are you skilled in digital media strategy with a keen eye for customer engagement? Do you thrive in data-driven environments and want to make a real impact on consumer experience? We are a dynamic and fast-moving company with a trusted portfolio of home care products. With well-known brands across Air Care, Surface, Laundry and Pest Control, we are focused on creating a welcoming and personalised experience for every household. As part of our agile and entrepreneurial marketing team, you will play a key role in shaping how we engage with our customers across digital platforms. We’re looking for a Digital Media Planner to drive e-commerce and customer engagement strategies across multiple channels. You’ll be responsible for planning and executing campaigns that connect meaningfully with our audiences, using data insights to guide decision-making. If you’re ready to shape how customers connect with trusted home care brands, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to start your next chapter with us. Key Responsibilities: • Plan and manage full-funnel digital media strategies, • Lead performance marketing campaigns across paid digital channels, • Align digital activity with brand and business objectives, • Use customer data to drive segmentation and personalised messaging, • Oversee creative content alignment across platforms, • Collaborate with media and content agencies to optimise campaign delivery, • Support the development of omnichannel activation plans, • Coach and lead team members to build a strong media planning capability The Company We are a global business driven by purpose. With teams in over 60 countries, we deliver innovative products to millions of people every day. Our supply chain is at the heart of how we do that – and our Procurement team plays a vital role in making it possible. Benefits: • Competitive salary and bonus scheme, • Access to global share plans, • Supportive, inclusive workplace culture, • Mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme, • Life insurance and other local market benefits The Person • Proven experience in digital media planning or strategy, • Strong analytical skills and commercial understanding, • Knowledge of CRM systems and performance marketing, • Experience working with agencies and cross-functional teams, • Confident presenting insights and recommendations, • Background in FMCG or consumer-focused sectors preferred

About IRIS IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services, and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS provides software solutions and services for finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy firms that improves efficiency and productivity, taking the pain out of processes and letting professionals focus on the work they love. Our operational software is the invisible, but essential, beating heart of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance, to boosting engagement with stakeholders, to enhancing productivity. It’s vital these mission critical functions work first time, every time. The Role & Purpose We are seeking an exceptional VP, Product Operations to serve as the operational excellence leader for product managers across IRIS's strategic product portfolio. This role focuses on optimizing how product teams execute strategy through scalable frameworks, processes, and AI-enhanced operational solutions. You will build and lead a high-performing enablement organization that maximizes the effectiveness of product teams in delivering on strategic objectives set by product leadership. The Role in Detail : Operational Leadership • Optimize product management execution by implementing industry best practices, operational frameworks, and team effectiveness solutions, • Drive operational efficiency through AI-enhanced workflows for market research, feedback analysis, performance measurement, and decision support, • Establish operational standards and methodologies that enable consistent product management excellence across regions and teams, • Build measurement systems to track and improve product team productivity, velocity, and operational effectiveness, • Lead tool evaluation and implementation focused on enabling faster, more informed product decision-making Two-in-a-Box Partnership with Engineering Operations • Partner with Engineering Operations leadership to create seamless product development execution through shared operational accountability, • Collaborate on tooling and infrastructure that impacts product team productivity and cross-functional workflow efficiency, • Co-execute quarterly planning processes ensuring operational readiness and cross-functional coordination, • Drive joint operational problem-solving on process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and execution challenges, • Present integrated operational metrics on product/engineering team effectiveness and productivity improvements Process & System Optimization • Design and maintain product management processes including planning, prioritization, discovery, and delivery workflows, • Implement governance frameworks that ensure compliance, quality, and operational consistency, • Optimize cross-functional collaboration through improved handoffs, communication protocols, and shared tooling, • Lead continuous improvement initiatives based on team feedback, performance data, and operational metrics, • Manage vendor relationships for product management tools, platforms, and operational systems Requirements : • 10+ years of product management or operations experience with at least 5 years leading operational excellence initiatives across product organizations, • Proven track record in process optimization and operational transformation within B2B SaaS environments, • Deep expertise in product management frameworks including agile methodologies, discovery processes, and delivery optimization, • Experience managing operational initiatives affecting 50+ people across multiple teams and geographic regions, • Organizational design experience including team structure optimization, role definition, and capability assessment across scaling product organizations, • Strong technical acumen for evaluating and implementing product management tools, platforms, and AI-enabled solutions, • Data-driven approach with experience building operational metrics, dashboards, and performance measurement systems, • Process design expertise with ability to translate operational challenges into scalable, repeatable solutions, • Experience with cross-functional operations particularly product-engineering collaboration and workflow optimization

Salary: £50k+ (depending on experience) As an experienced HR professional who appreciates how the HR function can drive business growth, you pride yourself on your ability to: • Strike the right balance between employee advocacy and business pragmatism., • Truly understand and respect employee rights, whilst also demonstrating a clear commercial mindset., • Uphold compliant HR practices whilst showing flexibility to adapt to business realities when needed. You’re not a risk-averse, “by-the-book” HR leader who struggles with ambiguity. You’re able to balance employment law and HR best practices with business needs; making measured and thoughtful decisions that reflect both compliance and common sense. And you’re looking for a new opportunity to use these skills in an environment where you’re supported, challenged and appreciated. Allow us to introduce ourselves: BWP is an award-winning destination marketing agency and one of the Times Best Places to Work in the UK for 2025. We are a people-first business on track to reach a headcount of 90 by the end of the year following sustained year of year growth across multiple teams and an above industry average retention rate. To stay competitive and protect the business, we are looking to ensure our internal people infrastructure matches the scale and ambition of our external brand. We know that investing in the right HR hire will safeguard our future and strengthen what we sell. If you think that might be you? Read on… What will a HR Business Manager at BWP do? As a new role for the agency, you have scope to make the role your own. Your key responsibilities will include: • Centralising and professionalising all people-related processes within the agency and ensuring internal compliance and adoption of policies and processes., • Partnering with the MD and Culture Lead on people and culture strategies to ensure HR initiatives align with business growth and agency culture., • Reducing staff churn and mitigating business risk by ensuring we have the best and happiest talent that feels supported and appreciated, • Supporting line managers with performance management issues and managing ER cases., • Building our employer brand and driving internal recruitment process, working with external partners as needed to attract a pipeline of talent., • Improving staff & leadership development, performance and retention., • Owning, interpreting, and acting on all staff feedback. What do I need to showcase in my CV to stand out? As well as having experience in a generalist HR leadership role within a small- to mid-sized UK business, our ideal candidate: • Possesses commercial awareness: Understands the broader business objectives and how HR can be a lever to achieve them—not a blocker., • Has balanced judgment: Can uphold employment law and HR best practices while recognising when flexibility, nuance, or compromise is needed., • Is people-centric… with backbone: Genuinely cares for people and culture but isn’t afraid to make tough decisions when necessary., • Is strategic & operational: Can contribute at the board level on strategy, while also rolling up sleeves for hands-on execution., • Is a strong communicator: Can articulate both employee and business needs clearly, building trust with leadership and staff alike., • Has change management experience: Comfortable leading organisations through periods of change, transformation, or restructuring., • Is analytical & solutions focused: Can collate, analyse and interpret staff data to inform and drive people policies throughout the business., • Has experience working in business going through rapid growth and change, • Is comfortable working as team of one (with support from external partners and our Office Manager), • Can be office-based in Marlow three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) What’s in it for me? All our employees enjoy the standard benefits you’d expect - a competitive salary (in this case £50k+); 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday; and a pension scheme. Plus, we also offer: • Hybrid working –enjoy three days collaborating and building strong working relations with colleagues in our Marlow offices (Monday, Wednesday & Thursday) and two days working from anywhere., • Company bonus scheme (discretionary) – if BWP does well, so do you. You can get up to 8% of annual salary as a bonus., • Company wellbeing programme including a free counselling service as needed., • A culture of appreciation, reward, and recognition with monthly and quarterly awards and celebrations., • A busy social calendar with regular company socials. (Note: This role is based with our team in Marlow but there may be times where you will be asked to visit our second office in Manchester.) Next steps If this sounds like the role for you, please send a covering letter and CV to our Talent Manager, . We are aiming to appoint the right candidate to start as soon as possible; therefore, applications will be considered as they are received, and interviews will be arranged accordingly. Successful applicants will be invited to have an interview on Teams with our Managing Director. Nail that interview and you’ll be invited into the office to meet some more of the team and be introduced to our CEO. Wow them and the job’s yours! We typically respond to all applicants within two weeks of applying.

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY – BUYING DIRECTOR EUROPE (LEADING HEALTH & BEAUTY RETAILER) Job Title: Buying Director, Europe Reporting To: Director - Western Europe Location: Slough or Weybridge Salary: £100,000–£120,000 (depending on experience) Package: Car Allowance, Private Medical, Pension, Holiday Allowance, Product Discounts, Onsite Parking Type: Full Time, Permanent (Hybrid: 3 office / 2 home) Overview We are seeking an ambitious and commercially astute Buying Director to lead and evolve our health & beauty buying strategy across Europe. With a remit spanning multiple international markets, this high-profile role offers the opportunity to shape the product vision, drive category growth, and strengthen supplier partnerships at scale. As a key member of the leadership team, you’ll be responsible for creating a forward-thinking, trend-led product offering across own-label, branded, and exclusive ranges – ensuring we remain competitive and relevant in an ever-changing global retail environment. Key Responsibilities • Set and deliver the long-term European buying strategy across health, beauty, wellness, and personal care, in line with business growth objectives., • Inspire, coach, and lead a high-performing buying team, fostering a culture of innovation, agility, and accountability., • Develop differentiated category plans using insights, data, and European market trends to drive sales and margin growth., • Own supplier relationships and sourcing strategies, building international partnerships that unlock exclusivity, innovation, and scale., • Define promotional and pricing strategies that balance short-term trading success with sustainable long-term value., • Partner closely with marketing, supply chain, digital, and finance to deliver seamless execution across all European channels., • Influence at board level, providing commercial leadership and input into transformation and expansion initiatives., • Be the customer champion, ensuring product ranges are trend-led, relevant, and aligned with evolving consumer needs across European markets. Required experience and background • Proven leadership in a senior buying or trading role – ideally within Health, Beauty, FMCG or Retail, • Strategic mindset with the ability to balance vision with delivery, long-term growth with short-term results, • Strong supplier relationship and negotiation expertise, with experience driving large-scale joint business plans, • A track record of leading, developing and inspiring buying teams across multiple categories, • Highly analytical and confident using data to inform decisions and shape strategy, • Strong understanding of customer behaviour, category drivers and the competitive retail landscape, • A collaborative, influential leader, comfortable operating at senior executive level This is a rare chance to shape the future of health and beauty retail during an exciting period of momentum and innovation. If you’re a strategic, commercially-minded leader ready to make a big impact – we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out directly:

Assistant Brand Manager - Heritage 12-month FTC Slough (HQ) Hybrid We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person 3 days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side. We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows. Join our snack-loving team We’re looking for an Assistant Brand Manager to join us at KP Snacks. If you’re ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you – this could be your next big move. About the role We’re looking for a passionate marketer to join our Brand team at KP Snacks on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of our most loved heritage brands (Nik Naks, Skips, Disco’s, etc.) in a fun, friendly and fast-paced environment. You’ll help shape and deliver our marketing plans, support product development and bring campaigns to life. If you’re ready to make an impact and grow your skills, we’d love to hear from you. What’s in it for you? We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Here’s a flavour of what we offer: * Annual bonus scheme, with a strong track record of overachievement * Comprehensive healthcare support – including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer care * KP Pension Plan – contribution matching up to 7% of your salary * 25 days holiday, plus the option to buy more * KP4ME – our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and more What will you be doing? * Support the brand team to deliver the 3-year strategy and plan for our heritage brands * Lead cross-functional projects through our stage gate process * Collaborate with agencies to execute TTL campaigns * Analyse brand performance and consumer data to generate insight-led actions * Manage the marketing budget, including tracking, reporting and PO processes Who are we? We’re KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love – from Hula Hoops to McCoy’s. In the UK, we’re a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. We’re proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together. We’re committed to inclusion We’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you – your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know. We’d love to hear from you if you can bring: * Strong knowledge of brand marketing and consumer behaviour * Practical skills in project management and performance analysis * Relevant experience in FMCG, food or retail marketing * Bonus points for digital campaign experience or analytical tools – but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box * A growth mindset and a collaborative approach – you’re curious, proactive and ready to learn #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

Futures are excited to be working with an innovative, globally recognised leader in the children's entertainment and consumer products industry. They are known for delivering award-winning, creative experiences through toys, digital games, and entertainment. Due to exciting expansion across their Amazon platforms, they're hiring for an Junior Ecommerce Manager to join their growing EU eCommerce team! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further expand and grow within their skills across eCommerce. As a Junior Ecommerce Manager, you will: • Support the Category Managers in building and executing the Amazon merchandising strategy across Amazon UK and EU., • Collaborate closely with UK/EU marketing teams to deliver brand growth and digital excellence., • Manage the catalogue portfolio across Amazon Europe, ensuring visibility, optimisation, and strategic prioritisation., • Enhance and standardise best-in-class product content and listing experiences to maximise traffic and conversion., • Be in involved in planning and managing Amazon marketing budgets, seasonal campaigns, and brand launches., • Assist the teams in optimising product listings using SEO, keyword research, SEM, and other digital marketing tools., • Partner with external Amazon Retail Media agencies to measure ROI, boost organic ranking, and drive sponsored campaigns., • Collaborate with licensors to ensure brand execution is consistent and impactful across digital shelves. What will you need? • 2+ years' experience in eCommerce merchandising or digital marketing working across consumer products., • Strong understanding of Amazon – from content and search optimisation to digital shelf analytics., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; strong excel knowledge is required., • Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, sales, and digital teams., • Excellent project management skills — comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment., • A data-driven mindset with strong analytical and commercial skills., • Experience with Amazon Advertising and managing digital marketing budgets is desirable. What’s in it for you? • Competitive Salary (DOE), • Hybrid working – 1 day per week from home, • Excellent growth and progression opportunities, • Opportunity to work with globally recognised brands, • Exposure to fast-paced digital transformation projects, • A collaborative and supportive team culture ... And much more! Apply now for more information on this exciting Junior Ecommerce Manager role.

eCommerce Strategy Manager International food and retail group UK, Maidenhead (Hybrid working - 2 days from home / 3 days in office - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) £50,000 - £60,000 base salary + £7,000 car allowance + 15% bonus and great benefits such as private medical. Note from the recruiter managing this search: "There aren’t many roles like this in the market and that’s exactly why it’s exciting. If you’re looking for a chance to work with well-loved brands, shape new e-commerce initiatives from a strategic perspective, and become the go-to eCom expert in a vibrant, fast-moving business, this could be the perfect fit." Note from the business: "It’s important for us to have a diverse mix of people participating at all levels in the organisation who influence, shape & nurture a high performing inclusive culture that gets everyone to work really well together to achieve maximum business, team & individual performance" We’re looking for an E-Commerce Strategy Manager to play a key role in shaping digital growth plans for a leading food business. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategy, drive cross-functional projects, and help future-proof the business in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. The role • Develop and deliver e-commerce growth strategies across multiple channels, including retail, social commerce, and quick commerce., • Manage performance marketing agencies and other external vendors to maximise ROI and ensure best-in-class delivery., • Build compelling business cases, test new initiatives, and embed successful models into core commercial plans., • Lead the development of online content best practices and equip sales teams to deliver consistent, high-quality execution., • Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain to ensure joined-up activity and impactful delivery., • Use insight, data and creative thinking to unlock new opportunities and influence senior stakeholders. About you • Experienced in e-commerce or digital commercial strategy within consumer goods., • Strong track record managing agencies and third-party vendors., • Experience launching new e-commerce initiatives such as TikTok shop or within quck commerce is a big plus., • Excellent at using online data and analytics to inform and shape decision-making., • A strategic thinker who can translate ideas into clear plans and actions., • Confident influencing across functions and engaging stakeholders at all levels., • Curious, results-driven and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. If you’re passionate about e-commerce and want to make a tangible impact on digital transformation, we’d love to hear from you.

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