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

HR Analyst 12 Months Hybrid - Elstree Salary: Negotiable The Reward & HR Analyst plays a pivotal role in supporting the design, analysis, and implementation of compensation, benefits, and HR analytics programmes. This role provides critical analytical and project management support to ensure the organisation’s total rewards strategy and HR processes are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. Required Qualifications and Experience • Relevant experience in HR analytics is essential., • Strong analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel and HR information systems (such as SAP SuccessFactors, or similar) required., • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Mathematics, Economics, or related field is prefered., • Experience in liaising with benefits brokers, benefits providers and outsourced payroll provider., • Understanding of compensation surveys, benchmarking, and market pricing techniques is desirable., • Familiarity with Willis Towers Watson methodologies, job evaluation, and grading systems is desirable., • Meticulous attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data analysis and reporting., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment., • Commitment to confidentiality, data privacy, and ethical standards. If you’re interested please send your CV to

Test Environment & Release Manager Join a business that’s driving one of the UK’s largest technology transformations, helping shape a new digital experience while making a genuine difference to good causes. This is a chance to take ownership of a critical function at the heart of a high-profile programme. Role Overview: • Location: Watford (3 days in the office), • Package: £85,000 - £90,000 + benefits, • Industry: Technology / Digital Transformation What You’ll Be Doing: • Own and deliver the test environment strategy to support a wide range of projects across a complex architecture., • Plan, configure, and maintain test environments to ensure reliability, stability, and availability., • Build real-time dashboards for monitoring performance, software versions, and environment health., • Manage release processes, deployment dependencies, and associated risks., • Implement governance frameworks, ensuring the right level of access, security, and test data management., • Partner with QA and development teams to improve deployment automation and support CI/CD adoption., • Define KPIs, track efficiency, and maintain environment roadmaps., • Act as a central point of coordination for environment scheduling, downtime planning, and stakeholder communications. Main Skills Needed: • We’re looking for a dynamic individual who brings energy, inspires confidence, and motivates teams to perform at their best., • Proven background in environment and release management across cloud and on-prem solutions., • Hands-on knowledge of web applications, APIs, and open-source technologies (Java, Apache, Tomcat)., • Strong experience across Linux, AIX, and Windows systems., • Solid SQL knowledge (DB2, Oracle, MySQL)., • Familiarity with IT security concepts, APM tools, and AWS., • Understanding of Agile and Waterfall delivery models., • Experience with version control and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GIT, Subversion)., • Strong grasp of code branching, deployment automation, and test data strategies. What’s in It for You: • Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime transformation project with national impact., • Hybrid working with a collaborative, purpose-led culture., • Opportunity to shape best practice and influence future delivery models., • Supportive environment with a focus on inclusivity, growth, and continuous improvement. Call to Action: We’ll keep this simple: if it sounds good, get in touch. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

FP&A Analyst £60,000 - £65,000 + £7,300 Car Allowance, Bonus & excellent benefits Are you a strategically focused Qualified Accountant keen on exploring a new opportunity? Our client, a market-leading firm in its field, is partnered exclusively with Aila to recruit a motivated, systems savvy and analytical Accountant to join their Trad Strategy team on a permanent basis. About the Company: • FTSE listed business with 800+ sites and £2bn+ in revenue, • The UK’s market leader, and well positioned to continue to scale, • Investor in people and strong strategy towards sustainability, from zero waste manufacturing to 100% renewable energy across their sites The role: Reporting to the Head of in this team, the purpose of this role is to Leveridge systems to support the preparation and analysis of financial plans, forecasts and key strategic initiatives. Focus will be on improving the operational efficiency in delivering key financial reporting to support effective decision making. This finance team produces robust strategic financial plans that are tracked both in the short and long term, evaluate returns on investments on new initiatives and ensure risks are appropriately managed. Key Responsibilities: • Annual Budgeting and Quarterly forecasts (P&L, Balance sheet and Cash flow, Capex), • Medium and Long-term plans, • Evaluate return on investment and create plans for new strategic initiatives, • Evaluate growth opportunities in network (New Sites, Cannibalisation, Cities), • Support the management of operational and financial risk (insurance, expansions and property portfolio), • Indirect Procurement for the division, support operational teams in negotiating new contracts, manage risk and deliver strong commercials., • Support in the production of financial strategic models and analysis, • Continuously review the financial strategic models and make improvements, • Increase departmental productivity by continually developing reporting and budgeting tools with more automation, • Provide information to management by assembling and summarising data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analysis, and recommendations on key strategic initiatives., • Analyse potential future depot locations, to help shape informed decision making around locations and performance. The Ideal Candidate: • Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) – With Financial reporting systems experience, • Previous experience in a financial planning and analysis role in a medium or large organisation, • Highly analytical with the ability to use reporting tools to draw insights from complex data and provide meaningful analysis and commentary., • Advanced Excel, • Business Objects (Or Similar BI systems) and SAP, • Strong Excel skills with the ability to manipulate large sets of data, • Ability to build relationships internally with stakeholders of varying levels What they Offer: • Competitive salary: £60,000 - £65,000, • £7,300 Car Allowance, • Performance-based bonus up to 15%, • Matched Pension scheme, • 25 days + bank, • Hybrid Working (3-4 days in) How to Apply: We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information. About Aila Recruitment: Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development. Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.

Customer Analytics Manager Watford Offices - Hybrid - UK | up to 75K Salary DOE We’re partnering with a well established and renowned retail organisation that puts the customer at the heart of every decision. They’re investing heavily in data, and this role sits at the centre of that journey. As the Customer Analytics Manager, you’ll lead, upskill and inspire a small team of analysts and own the delivery of projects that directly shape customer strategy and business performance. You’ll translate complex data into insights that drives real world impact, influencing senior stakeholders through creative storytelling and actionable recommendations. This organisation is proud to have a ‘Customer First’ ethos and your role is pivotal in ensuring business critical decision making is aligned to positive customer journey outcomes. You will be central to shaping product launches whilst helping to maximise ROI on existing marketing campaigns. What you’ll be doing: • Lead and mentor a growing team, setting high standards and building capability., • Own analytics projects end to end, applying advanced techniques to improve customer experience and commercial outcomes., • Partner with senior leaders, turning business challenges into analytical questions and actionable insights., • Oversee reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GDPR., • Champion best in class use of data infrastructure, tools, and third party partners., • Use SQL and modern BI tools to deliver clear, compelling insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. What we’re looking for: You’ll bring strong analytics experience (5+ years), a background in SQL and reporting, and proven people management skills. You’re commercially sharp, confident in engaging with senior stakeholders, and able to explain complex ideas simply. Experience with cloud platforms (Google BigQuery, Looker, Data Studio) and customer or retail analytics would be a real advantage. Why apply? This is a chance to take a leadership role where data and insight are front and centre. Literally a runway to grow as a professional in a brilliant supportive environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward thinking data and marketing function, with support for your professional growth, a strong benefits package, and the opportunity to shape strategies that impact thousands of customers every day! Why would you not apply ? If you feel that this role would be a ‘Step Up’ in your career, but you can back yourself to deliver, please apply #SeniorAnalyticsManager #AnalyticsLeadership #DataDriven #SQLJobs #HybridWorking #InsightToImpact #AnalyticsCareers #DataJobsUK #TeamLeadership #DataWithPurpose #CustomerAnalytics #DatatechAnalytics

Introduction This independent UK energy supplier is on a mission to harness the power of data to drive smarter decisions across the business. They’re now looking for a commercially minded Data Manager to shape strategy, strengthen governance, and lead a growing data function at the heart of their operations. What You’ll Be Doing: • Define and deliver a company-wide data strategy aligned with IT and business goals., • Establish governance frameworks, policies, and compliance standards (GDPR, industry regs)., • Lead and coordinate data SMEs across business units, fostering collaboration and alignment., • Partner with IT to design a unified data infrastructure and select the right analytics tools., • Drive data quality initiatives, setting ownership and standards for key datasets., • Hire, mentor, and upskill data professionals across the organisation., • Manage project pipelines, ensuring resources are prioritised for maximum business impact., • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors., • Stay ahead of emerging tech, piloting innovations that add real value. Main Skills Needed: • Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field., • 6+ years in data roles, with at least 2 years in leadership., • Strong understanding of data warehousing, pipelines, and database technologies., • Proven experience with governance frameworks, BI tools (Power BI, Tableau), and cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)., • Knowledge of GDPR and data security best practices., • Skilled communicator, able to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences., • Track record of leading cross-functional data teams and projects., • (Desirable) Experience in energy/utilities, billing, or regulatory reporting. What’s in It for You: • Profit share and enhanced pension scheme., • Private medical, life insurance, and income protection., • Generous holiday allowance + day off on your birthday., • Career progression and online learning support., • Fresh fruit, snacks, and breakfast daily., • Free parking, social events, and a vibrant, modern office space. Call to Action: If you bring the spark, we’ll give you the platform. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

📈Head of Ecommerce Trading 🛍️Retail Brand 📍Watford (2-3 days office based) 💸£80,000 - £110,000 We are working with a well-established, multi-brand retailer in Watford to help them hire for a pivotal role in the business, a Head of Ecommerce Trading. They are entering a phase of digital growth & transformation and you'll be at the forefront of shaping and delivering their online sales and optimisation strategy. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take full ownership of online trading performance, lead a multi-brand ecommerce team and shape the channel's commercial future. This is a commercially accountable, sales-driven role! The Role... • Own and deliver online sales and profit targets, shaping annual budgets and forecasts, • Drive site optimisation, navigation, merchandising and content for conversion and AOV uplift, • Champion customer experience through data-led UX enhancements and joined-up brand storytelling, • Collaborate across Marketing, Buying, Merchandising, IT and Supply Chain to ensure alignment, • Lead and develop a 7-person trading and website optimisation team, fostering high performance The Ideal Candidate... • Proven track record leading ecommerce trading in a multi-million retail brand (profit lens, not just revenue), • Ideally worked for an Accessories/Jewellery brand, • Highly analytical and curious - hypotheses, pull/query data and turn insights into action, • Strong stakeholder management skills - work collaboratively with Buying & Merch, Product/UX, SEO, CRM etc., • Strong team leadership skills - Coach & upskill the team, • Customer-centric - can map out longer consideration customer journeys, • Experience working with multi-brand would be a benefit Sounds exciting? Apply now or send your CV to 📩

Research and analyse market and customer data to inform sales strategy. Sales Executive location: Kings Lynn Exclusive to Anne Corder Recruitment The Opportunity An established manufacturing business with a strong technical foundation is seeking a Technical Sales Executive to join their expanding c

Are you looking for new challenges and within Coca-Cola Europacific Partners? Do you have a personality with the power to influence and connect? Can you sustain the pace to keep on growing? Will you make an impact with your desire to win? Grocery Category Development Manager Location Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. • Uxbridge Contract, • 12 Month Secondment What you become part of: In an increasingly competitive and challenging market place, at CCEP we see the role of the Category Development Manager as pivotal to delivering our business performance. The team's primary objective is to deliver an inspiring and insightful vision for the Soft Drinks category, today and in the future. In order to unlock growth we need our team to be strategic, long term focused, analytical and great influencers to work in partnership with our customers and key internal stakeholders. Reporting in to the Senior Category Manager you will be responsible for the development and implementation of a category strategy to unlock growth potential in a Grocery customer. CCEP Category Development is ranked 2 in the Advantage Group Survey by Home customers. What to expect: Your primary responsibilities will include: Support in the development of a clear vision for the Soft Drinks category, creating a framework for growth with a clear and relevant category strategy for all Home environments and key customers Develop strategic plans with a Grocery customer that identify opportunities to drive performance Drive CCEP strategic thinking and value creation story by engaging with Buyers, Merchandisers and Category Directors Roll out range relays, macro space resets, future thinking around channel strategies and Customer Business Planning Days Establish and maintain a mutually beneficial customer contact strategy and help broaden our engagement with our Home customers Work in collaboration with key internal stakeholders (including National Accounts, R&MGM and Insights) to ensure alignment and execution against the category and brand strategies Ensure delivery of quality category analysis reports, delivering insight to our customers on a regular basis Skills & Experience: We are encouraging applications from candidates who have previous experience of collaborating with large grocery customers, are highly numerate, analytical In-depth knowledge of Nielsen, GfK and other data providers Drive for innovation & change: always seek and try to achieve the next level of Category Development Demonstrate passion, ownership and resilience for growing the category Ability to influence diverse stakeholder groups Strong listening and influencing skills at various levels within the organisation and with customers Resilience, determination, and drive are key Previous Category Management experience and strong knowledge of the Home channel is desirable Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills The closing date for applications is 24/10/25. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We are Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) – a dedicated team of 42,000 people, serving customers in 31 countries, who work together to make, move and sell some of the world’s most loved drinks. We are a global business and one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world. We help our 2.1 million customers grow, and we are constantly investing in exciting new products, innovative technologies and fresh ideas. This helps us to delight the 600 million people who enjoy our drinks every day. From gender, age and ethnicity to sexual orientation and different abilities, we welcome people from all walks of life and empower unique perspectives. We recognise we’ve got some way to go, but we’ll get there with the support of our people. It’s them who drive our future growth. To find out more about what it’s like to work at and our culture we would welcome you to speak to one of our employees on our live chat platform, just click here to speak to an insider We recognise some people prefer not to participate in alcohol related sales, interactions, or promotions. If that’s true for you – please raise this with your talent acquisition contact who will advise you on whether this role includes activities related to our alcohol portfolio.

Head of Business Data Location: London Salary: £120k + bonus + benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Business Data to lead the commercial data strategy for a high-profile organisation.This role will oversee a multidisciplinary data team, managing the full fan data lifecycle fro

As the Lead Analytics Consultant, your role will balance across Analytics strategy, client engagement, and hands-on delivery. Lead Analytics Consultant, watford, hertfordshire. Great opportunity to join a scale-up Data consultancy as their Lead Analytics Consultant with a view to being their Practic

Strong grasp of code branching, deployment automation, and test data strategies. Own and deliver the test environment strategy to support a wide range of projects across a complex architecture. Plan, configure, and maintain test environments to ensure reliability, stability, and availability.

We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. Background in data modelling, data architecture and data governance frameworks. Design, build and mai

Financial Data Manager – Elite 3E, SQL, Power BI, Data Strategy, Data Integrity - Global. Extensive data analysis, data governance & data structuring experience. You’ll be responsible for driving the finance data strategy to improve data accuracy as well as leading the integration with Power BI

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We re looking for a Senior Data Engineer with strong experience in Azure Data Factory, Business Intelligence and data strategy to join a forward-thinking organisation modernising its data ecosystem. Senior Data Engineer - Azure, BI & Data Strategy. Background in data modelling, data architecture and

To hear more about the Fraud Strategy and Data Specialist opportunity, get in touch with. To hear more about the Fraud Strategy and Data Specialist opportunity, get in touch with Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706. Making sure data integrity doesn't get compromised during technical develo

Diverse problem-solving experience in data strategy, product management, management consulting, internal strategy or a related field within financial services & fintech. The role involves engaging with internal stakeholders, contributing to the strategic direction of data product development, enabli