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IT Category Lead | £85,000 to £95,000 | discretionary bonus | matched pension | Healthcare | Dental | + many more benefits | 3 days a week in the office - Manchester | One of the world's largest professional services companies A brand new role working for a market leading, Global Law Firm which is one the largest, who are adding to the team an IT Category Manager to fully own the Technology category globally with a $120m spend. You will be reporting into the Global Procurement Director to take ownership of the IT category, supporting on large complex and strategic projects, whilst still looking for the best commercial value. A hugely exciting time to join the business in the midst of a procurement transformation where the team will continue to grow. This role requires a candidate with extensive IT Category Management, who regularly manage CTO/CIO level stakeholders and have proven experience of doing this. Due to joining in the midst of a big transformation, with a technology focus you will need to be able to work at pace, multiple projects at once and manage your time whilst things can be slightly manic. Role and responsibilities: • Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings, • Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices, • Support the development of global category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects, • Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge, • Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance, • Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback, • Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationships, • On top over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiency Experience and requirements: • Deep technical category experience within Technology, covering a wide range of sub-categories, • Previous experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1 suppliers of significant values, • Confident in engaging and influencing senior level stakeholders, and across various regions, • A highly strategic mindset when approaching procurement, suppliers and business needs, • Will have a track record of IT category management, effecting change and continuous improvement through implementation of innovative category strategies, • Excellent communications skills when dealing with contacts in different cultures and countries, • Able to adapt in a very fast paced, continuously changing environment, • MCIPS qualified, nice to have but not essential

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. This is non negotiable. Our Role: As a Senior Account Director at Havas Lynx Group, you will be adept at establishing effective, long-lasting partnerships. You will ensure that our clients receive the highest individual attention, based on a thorough understanding of their business and personal drivers. As a natural leader, you will lead and inspire your team to deliver an efficient, effective and profitable service; whilst creating space for their personal growth and development. Your instinctive strategic nous will mean that you can readily identify opportunities within your existing accounts and beyond to direct exceptional creative campaigns with demonstrable impact. What you can expect to be doing: • Act as the key senior client contact building effective, long-lasting relationships. Effectively leading your accounts to position Havas Lynx as the client’s strategic partner as well as using your well-established network to develop broader business opportunities, • Work in partnership with the CSD to continually improve the services and processes of your team and the broader agency. Be proactive in making recommendations to drive positive change, leading internal meetings and debriefs as appropriate, • Take a leading role in shaping the strategy and judging creative concepts for factual accuracy, compliance and relevance to brief, • Ensure excellent financial health and billing practices, proactively identifying and resolving financial issues. Appreciate when it is appropriate to escalate matter to the CSD, to ensure agency revenue and profitability, • Empower the team, delegating clearly and effectively whilst maintaining overall responsibility for the work that they produce, • Demonstrate thorough knowledge of Havas Lynx Group credentials and be able to confidently explain the agency's portfolio of services to clients to grow accounts and bring in new business, • Ensure that you keep up to date with relevant industry advancements, and proactively share this internally and externally, as appropriate This role could be a great fit for you if: • 7+ years experience in a similar role across CX and client services, • Ideally some healthcare experience, • Line management experience, • Some brand and strategy experience or at least working on more strategic projects, • Experience taking creative briefs for global clients, • Expertise in leading large budgets up to 5 million, • Pitch experience, • Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 UK’s top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes, where we’ve earned 2 Silver Lions, 1 Bronze Lion, and 6 shortlists - a testament to our creative excellence and impact. Our work has also been honoured with Gold and Silver at the Clio Health Awards, and we’ve taken home 5 coveted D&AD Pencils, celebrating our commitment to craft and innovation. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of our role As a Creative Director at Havas Lynx, you are responsible for thinking of insightful and effective conceptual ideas, whilst overseeing and producing impactful and original work which impresses and surpasses the need. You will excel across a broad range of media, whilst pro-actively furthering you and your team’s skills across all areas. You will be a mentor to all Creatives in your team, helping them to fulfil their potential. You will apply your vast experience in guiding projects, taking overall responsibility for them and ensuring all work created by you and your team is of high quality. You will work closely with Strategy to shape big ideas and with Client Services to build strong client relationships, demonstrating an ability to passionately present and sell ideas. What you can expect to be doing: • Creative Leadership & Expertise – Lead the team with expert understanding of client needs, ensuring creative work exceeds expectations across various media., • Concept Development & Execution – Originate, guide, and refine conceptual ideas, taking full responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of creative output., • Client Engagement & Business Growth – Build strong client relationships, lead meetings, sell ideas effectively, and identify opportunities for new business., • Industry Excellence & Innovation – Maintain high creative standards, track trends, and develop award-winning work through research, refinement, and execution., • Project & Resource Management – Oversee team workload, ensure appropriate resource allocation, and maintain financial awareness to align creativity with budget constraints., • Team Development & Recruitment – Mentor, delegate, and support career growth, actively participating in performance reviews and hiring processes., • Cross-Department Collaboration – Work with senior leadership, client services, and strategy teams to ensure creative solutions are innovative, effective, and aligned with agency goals., • Positive Work Environment – Foster a culture of creativity, inclusivity, and ambition, encouraging collaboration and professional development within the team., • Industry Knowledge & Learning – Stay informed about industry advancements, share insights internally and externally, and ensure the team engages in relevant training., • Self-Development & Emotional Intelligence – Pursue personal growth, set and achieve development goals, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to uplift both yourself and the team. This role could be a great fit for you if: • You thrive in creative leadership – You can develop, refine, and execute compelling ideas while maintaining high creative standards., • You excel at leading and mentoring teams – You enjoy guiding talent, delegating effectively, and fostering a collaborative environment., • You have experience working on global campaigns - You understand the nuances of international markets and can deliver impactful work at scale., • You are multilingual - You can communicate effectively across languages, enhancing collaboration and campaign reach., • You have served on high-profile creative awards juries in the past three years (Cannes, D&AD, LIA’s, One Show, or Clio’s), - You bring a critical, respected perspective from your experience judging top-tier creative work., • You have a proven track record of recent creative award wins - Your portfolio includes work that has been recognised by respected industry bodies., • You have strong client engagement skills – You can confidently present ideas, build relationships, and challenge briefs to push creative boundaries., • You stay ahead of industry trends – You have a keen eye for market insights, award-winning work, and emerging creative innovations., • You balance creativity with business needs – You understand budgets, identify new opportunities, and contribute to business growth., • You collaborate across disciplines – You work effectively with strategy, client services, and leadership teams to ensure creative excellence., • You are committed to growth and development – You seek continuous learning, mentor others, and contribute to a positive, ambitious culture., • You have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Client Services Director Location: Manchester or Stoke Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: £65,000 to £75,000 dependent on experience. Job Overview Following continued growth and increasing demand from our core B2B sectors, we’re looking for an experienced Client Services Director to lead the commercial growth of our client portfolio. This is a senior, client-facing leadership role with responsibility for commercial performance, account growth, senior client relationships, and proposition development. You’ll work closely with our Client Operations Director as part of a leadership pair, balancing commercial ambition with delivery reality, to ensure Lesniak Swann grows in a deliberate, sustainable way. You’ll be trusted to set direction, spot opportunity, protect margin, and position the agency as a strategic partner to senior decision-makers across construction, engineering, technology and professional services. Why This Role Matters This role plays a critical part in shaping the future of the agency. By owning commercial clarity, client value creation, and market relevance, the Client Services Director ensures we grow where we’re strongest, retain the right clients, and continue to build long-term value for both clients and the business. For the right person a place in the agency senior leadership team is also possible. Key Responsibilities • Own commercial performance across the client portfolio, including revenue growth, margin and profitability, • Set commercial expectations and growth targets for Account Managers, holding teams accountable in partnership with the Client Operations Director, • Identify and deliver account growth opportunities through upsell, expansion and strategic repositioning, • Build and maintain senior client relationships, positioning Lesniak Swann as a trusted strategic partner, • Lead commercial input into new business activity, including pitch strategy, pricing and scope definition, • Support smooth and effective commercial onboarding of new clients, • Shape and evolve the agency’s proposition and sector focus in collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, • Represent the agency externally through thought leadership, networking and industry engagement, • Embed sector insight and market intelligence into commercial strategy to support future growth Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent senior-level experience). Experience • Significant experience in a senior client services, commercial or account leadership role, within a B2B agency or client side environment, • Proven track record of driving profitable growth across complex client portfolios, • Experience working with senior stakeholders and decision-makers, • Strong understanding of agency commercial models, pricing, retainers and scope management Skills • Strong commercial and financial judgement, • Excellent relationship-building and senior stakeholder management skills, • Confident leading pitches, proposals and commercial conversations, • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, • Clear, persuasive communication with credibility at senior level Attributes • Strategic, calm and deliberate in decision-making, • Commercially astute and opportunity-focused, • Comfortable with accountability and ownership, • Collaborative leadership style, able to work closely with operational leaders To Apply Please email outlining what you could bring to the role and what your favourite breakfast is.

Executive Assistant to the Board Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in our Manchester office) Department: Management Board Reports to: Operations Director Salary: Competitive and negotiable dependent on experience Actuate Global is a leading provider of Learning & Development solutions, empowering organisations and individuals to reach their full potential. We’re seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to the Board to join our high-performing team and play a pivotal role in supporting our executive leadership. About the Role: As Executive Assistant to the Board, you’ll be the strategic right hand to our CEO, CFO, COO, CMO and Sales Director. You’ll take full ownership of the CEO’s diary, ensuring their time is optimised and aligned with business priorities. Your proactive approach will keep our executive team focused, prepared, and ahead of the curve.You’ll coordinate Board and strategic meetings, track actions, and hold stakeholders accountable for delivery—ensuring visibility of progress and enabling the business to achieve its ambitious growth strategy. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about making a difference at the highest level. What You’ll Do: • Own and manage the CEO’s diary, correspondence, and meeting preparation, • Provide high-level support to the CEO, CFO, COO, and Sales Director, • Coordinate Board and strategic meetings across all business areas, • Track actions, monitor progress, and report on risks and bottlenecks, • Act as the central point of contact for the Board, internal teams, and external stakeholders, • Draft, edit, and proofread executive communications and reports, • Support strategic projects using tools like Asana, • Organise travel, events, and offsite meetings for the executive team, • Provide administrative overflow support for our customer service team in busy periods What We’re Looking For: • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a senior administrative role supporting C-suite executives, • Exceptional organisational, project management, and communication skills, • Ability to take full ownership of complex diaries and correspondence, • High level of discretion and professionalism, • Proficiency with MS Office Suite and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint), • Experience with project management platforms (ideally Asana) is a plus, • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role Who You Are: • Proactive, solutions-focused, and highly organised, • Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure, • Collaborative, approachable, and client-focused, • Committed to excellence and continuous improvement, • This is a hybrid role with in-person attendance required in Manchester once per week. Remote applications will unfortunately not be accepted for this role. Why Actuate Global? Join a purpose-driven, innovative company where your work directly impacts our success. We offer a supportive hybrid working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work alongside inspiring leaders. Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and help us shape the future of learning and development! Application Process • Applications will be accepted/received from LinkedIn only up to and including the 9th of January 2026, • 1st stage shortlisting will take place on the 12th of January 2026, • 1st stage interviews will take place with the COO W/C 12th of January 2026, • 2nd stage interviews will take place with the CEO and COO W/C 19th January 2026, • We anticipate the successful candidate offer will take place W/C 26th January 2026

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 UK’s top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes, where we’ve earned 2 Silver Lions, 1 Bronze Lion, and 6 shortlists - a testament to our creative excellence and impact. Our work has also been honoured with Gold and Silver at the Clio Health Awards, and we’ve taken home 5 coveted D&AD Pencils, celebrating our commitment to craft and innovation. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of our role We’re on the lookout for a Senior Art Director to join our award-winning creative team. You’ll be responsible for delivering bold, intelligent, and visually compelling work that not only meets but exceeds client expectations. You’ll play a key role in shaping creative direction, mentoring junior talent, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare communications. What you can expect to be doing: • Leading the visual direction of multi-format campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms., • Collaborating with copywriters and strategists to develop original, insight-driven concepts., • Managing your own projects and accounts, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery within budget., • Providing creative direction during shoots and production, working closely with external partners., • Mentoring junior creatives and supporting their development through feedback and guidance., • Presenting ideas confidently to clients and internal teams, backed by strong storytelling and rationale., • Staying ahead of industry trends and proactively applying new thinking to your work., • Championing effectiveness and helping turn great work into award-winning submissions This role could be a great fit for you if: • You’re a visual storyteller with an award-winning portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and craft excellence., • You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are comfortable leading projects from ideation to execution., • You have a deep understanding of design principles, typography, UX/UI, and visual communication., • You’re passionate about mentoring others and fostering a positive, creative culture., • You’re commercially aware, strategically minded, and always looking for ways to elevate the work., • You’re curious, open to feedback, and committed to continuous learning and improvement., • Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 UK’s top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes, where we’ve earned 2 Silver Lions, 1 Bronze Lion, and 6 shortlists - a testament to our creative excellence and impact. Our work has also been honoured with Gold and Silver at the Clio Health Awards, and we’ve taken home 5 coveted D&AD Pencils, celebrating our commitment to craft and innovation. Committed to driving meaningful change - a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Havas Lynx are on the hunt for an established Senior creative team - a Senior Art Director and a Senior Copywriter - ready to bring big ideas to life across digital, film, and fully integrated campaigns. You’ll join a collaborative, award-winning agency committed to high standards of creativity. You’ll work across a diverse mix of therapy areas producing work that’s created for both patients and healthcare professionals. From long-form film and high-impact print to digital and social campaigns, you’ll flex your conceptual muscles daily, taking ideas from first spark to final execution. You’ll lead shoots, own production, present to clients, and help steer projects from start to finish. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. We’re looking for a team that’s creatively ambitious, confident in the room, and genuinely passionate about making great work. You thrive on a good brief, care deeply about craft, and are hungry to create award-winning ideas that don’t just look great - they connect. You’ll be comfortable owning projects, presenting with clarity and conviction, and collaborating with strategists, producers, and clients alike to bring great ideas to life. Just a heads up that this role is based in Manchester, and we’re in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

Why should you choose us? Rakuten Symphony is reimagining telecom, changing supply chain norms and disrupting outmoded thinking that threatens the industry’s pursuit of rapid innovation and growth. Based on proven modern infrastructure practices, its open interface platforms make it possible to launch and operate advanced mobile services in a fraction of the time and cost of conventional approaches, with no compromise to network quality or security. Rakuten Symphony has operations in Japan, the United States, Singapore, India, South Korea, Europe, and the Middle East Africa region. For more information, visit: Building on the technology Rakuten used to launch Japan’s newest mobile network, we are taking our mobile offering global. To support our ambitions to provide an innovative cloud-native telco platform for our customers, Rakuten Symphony is looking to recruit and develop top talent from around the globe. We are looking for individuals to join our team across all functional areas of our business – from sales to engineering, support functions to product development. Let’s build the future of mobile telecommunications together! About Rakuten Group, Inc. (TSE: 4755) is a global leader in internet services that empower individuals, communities, businesses and society. Founded in Tokyo in 1997 as an online marketplace, Rakuten has expanded to offer services in e-commerce, fintech, digital content and communications to 2 billion members around the world. The Rakuten Group has over 30,000 employees, and operations in 30 countries and regions. For more information visit ___. Responsibilities: • Be the Technical Pre-Sales Lead for our Regional Customers., • Work hand-in-hand with the Regional Sales Director to grow the business., • Support the entire pre-sales and sales process from Prospecting to PO., • Perform POC, lab trials, product demos, and solutions integration/validation, • Own and respond to RFx., • Be responsible and accountable to write the Technical Solution documents for customer engagements., • Document Customer architectures using Enterprise Architecture tools., • Collaborate with the Sales, Bid Management, Customer Success and Engineering team to facilitate the progress of new opportunities from the business and technical point of view., • Helping to generate thought leadership and white papers content for inbound marketing activities., • Participate in webinars and events providing insight into Robin's products., • Collect, document, and prioritize technical constraints, workarounds, and functional and non-functional requirements., • Be the source of Technical and Product expertise and advise customers and prospects accordingly., • Deploy and manage internal demo environments by personalizing them to customer use cases. Requirements: • Must-have demonstrable skills & expertise:, • Exceptional verbal and written communication, organization, and presentation skills., • Hands-on Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Software-defined storage, and CSI., • Good knowledge of Linux/Unix Systems., • Good knowledge of VM’s / virtualisation, • Exposure to Public clouds (GCP, Azure, and AWS)., • Programming proficiency in any one language: python, C/C++, Golang, or any other programming language or scripting language., • CKD/CKA Certification is a plus., • Experience and thorough understanding of DBaaS, PaaS, IaaS is plus., • Exposure to Splunk, Elasticsearch, BigData, and AI/ML is a plus., • Understanding of Networking, Storage, and Security Concepts is desirable., • Good senior stakeholder contacts in the region with potential Telecom and Service Provider customers. RAKUTEN SHUGI PRINCIPLES: Our worldwide practices describe specific behaviours that make Rakuten unique and united across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to model these 5 Shugi Principles of Success. • Always improve, always advance. Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen., • Be passionately professional. Take an uncompromising approach to your work and be determined to be the best., • Hypothesize - Practice - Validate - Shikumika. Use the Rakuten Cycle to success in unknown territory., • Maximize Customer Satisfaction. The greatest satisfaction for workers in a service industry is to see their customers smile., • Speed!! Speed!! Speed!! Always be conscious of time. Take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team.

Chief Executive Officer – Community Energy England Closing Date for applications: Friday 19 December 2025 Disrupt Recruitment & Search are proud to have been retained by Community Energy England (CEE) to lead on this exciting Executive Search mandate to secure their next CEO! This is an exceptional opportunity to lead Community Energy England (CEE) forward with a renewed vison & strategy that will engage and Impact current and future members, society and the planet! About CEE: Community Energy England (CEE) is a membership association for and created by the community energy sector. We are a UK based, Not-for-Profit business and are looking to hire an inspiring, values-driven Leader to step into this transformative CEO role. Our mission is to create the conditions within which community energy is able to thrive and scale. We have a growing network of over 320 member organisations, including community energy enterprises and other supportive organisations from the private and public sectors, and we work with a wide range of other associations and networks. We are a small team but with an increasingly big reach and growing impact as we work with our members and key stakeholders to enable the growth of the sector. With this small core size comes flexibility and the opportunity for all team members to shape the direction of the organisation and get involved in all levels of delivery. We have four outcomes that we are working towards: ➢ Enable: Community energy organisations across England have access to the resources, support and skills needed to grow in capacity, scale and impact ➢ Influence: The policy and regulatory environment supports significant growth of community energy ➢ Collaborate: There is increased demand, both regionally and nationally, for collaborating and investing in community energy ➢ Thrive: Community Energy England is a strong and sustainable organisation that can serve the community energy sector into the future Whether you're an experienced Chief Executive looking for your next meaningful challenge, or a senior leader ready to take the step into your first CEO position, this is your chance to shape the future of a high-impact, mission-led organisation driving community-led action across the UK. This organisation sits at the heart of a growing national membership movement and as CEO, you will lead that movement—strengthening the organisation, amplifying its influence, and unlocking greater opportunities for communities to take the lead in local solutions. If you want to use your leadership to create a legacy and deliver real change; this role offers the platform, purpose, and autonomy to do exactly that! The Role The CEO will provide strategic leadership, operational direction, and national representation for the organisation. You will steer the delivery of a new multi-year strategy, grow and engage the membership base, strengthen financial sustainability, and ensure the organisation has the influence and credibility to champion itself at the highest levels. This is a role with genuine purpose, impact, and visibility requiring: Strategic Leadership (Business & Culture) • Drive the organisation’s strategic direction, ensuring clear priorities and measurable impact, • Build a thriving, collaborative, empowered culture, • Enhance value for members and strengthen their collective voice, • Lead initiatives to expand, diversify, and deepen sector engagement, • Be a credible, influential voice nationally and regionally, • Lead policy engagement, briefings, and evidence-based advocacy, • Develop long-term financial plans and income streams, • Secure funding through grants, sponsorships, partnerships, and membership income, • Oversee organisational finances, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, • Ensure operational systems are efficient, scalable, and fit for the future, • Lead performance monitoring and project delivery Essential Skills & Experience • Energy, enthusiasm, engagement and influence to achieve something amazing!, • Significant senior leadership experience within a mission-led, non-profit, membership, or community-focused organisation, • Proven success generating income through grants, partnerships, or fundraising, • Confidence in representing an organisation publicly including media, speaking engagements, and policy environments, • Strong financial and operational management capability, • Experience leading and developing small teams with an empowering, inclusive style, • Strong strategic thinking and the ability to turn plans into action, • Relationship-building skills across government, industry, partners, and community groups, • Experience influencing policy at a regional or national level (desirable), • Understanding of energy, sustainability, community empowerment, or social enterprise (desirable but not essential) Personal Qualities • Dynamic, proactive, and comfortable leading in a fast-moving environment, • Collaborative and relational, able to bring people together around a shared mission, • Credible and confident in public, policy, and partnership settings, • Passionate about community empowerment, climate action, and social justice, • Resilient, resourceful, and solutions-focused Values & Behaviours: • We value diverse perspectives and believe that ideas and solutions are best achieved through cooperation among community members, stakeholders, and experts., • Our work is informed by the insight and experience of our members and we aim to use our knowledge in the most efficient way., • We remain open to new opportunities, to being bold, and to leading the way, ensuring that we set our direction to best enable the growth of Community Energy England., • We thrive by working with other UK associations and networks across the Energy, Climate, Co-operative and Social Enterprise sectors., • We are committed to finding the best person with the ability to deliver the needs of this role, our employees, our communities and our members, regardless of any protected characteristic, disability or learning difference., • We are proud to provide an inclusive selection process and encourage you to disclose any reasonable adjustments needed with your application. Key Details • Role: Chief Executive Officer, • Location: UK Home based with willingness and flexibility to travel/attend client meetings (Major Cities including London), • Contract: Permanent, • Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday Why This Role Matters This is more than a CEO job. It’s a chance to shape the future of a national movement, strengthen community power, and accelerate the transition to a fairer system. You will be leading an organisation with purpose at its core and huge potential for growth, impact, and influence. All enquiries/Interest to be directed to our Retained Search Partner: Paul Baker -Director at Disrupt Search Email:

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re proud to be recognised as the 2025 UK’s top healthcare and innovation agency at Cannes, where we’ve earned 2 Silver Lions, 1 Bronze Lion, and 6 shortlists - a testament to our creative excellence and impact. Our work has also been honoured with Gold and Silver at the Clio Health Awards, and we’ve taken home 5 coveted D&AD Pencils, celebrating our commitment to craft and innovation. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Summary of our role We’re on the lookout for a Senior Art Director to join our award-winning creative team. You’ll be responsible for delivering bold, intelligent, and visually compelling work that not only meets but exceeds client expectations. You’ll play a key role in shaping creative direction, mentoring junior talent, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in healthcare communications. What you can expect to be doing: • Leading the visual direction of multi-format campaigns across print, digital, and social platforms., • Collaborating with copywriters and strategists to develop original, insight-driven concepts., • Managing your own projects and accounts, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery within budget., • Providing creative direction during shoots and production, working closely with external partners., • Mentoring junior creatives and supporting their development through feedback and guidance., • Presenting ideas confidently to clients and internal teams, backed by strong storytelling and rationale., • Staying ahead of industry trends and proactively applying new thinking to your work., • Championing effectiveness and helping turn great work into award-winning submissions This role could be a great fit for you if: • You’re a visual storyteller with an award-winning portfolio that demonstrates conceptual thinking and craft excellence., • You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are comfortable leading projects from ideation to execution., • You have a deep understanding of design principles, typography, UX/UI, and visual communication., • You’re passionate about mentoring others and fostering a positive, creative culture., • You’re commercially aware, strategically minded, and always looking for ways to elevate the work., • You’re curious, open to feedback, and committed to continuous learning and improvement., • Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

pobl. is a talent consultancy specialising in medical communications, healthcare advertising and market access. We work with international clients on a range of hiring needs, from entry-level to executive appointments. We're hiring for a Principal Medical Writer or Associate Scientific Director specialising in publications for a high-profile oncology account at a leading MedComms agency. This opportunity is for a seasoned senior or principal medical writer ready to oversee the scientific integrity of account workstreams. Available on a remote or hybrid basis, the role involves autonomous leadership of content delivery, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality output while managing client relationships and internal team development. What you'll be doing • Lead the development of scientific materials across accounts, ensuring content is strategically aligned and suitable for the intended audience., • Act as the primary scientific point of contact for clients and external experts, leading meetings and providing strategic guidance., • Oversee quality standards by briefing, reviewing, and mentoring junior writers to ensure accuracy and adherence to editorial processes. The experience you'll need • A life science degree is required, with a higher degree (MSc or PhD) considered desirable., • A minimum of 5 years' medical writing experience gained within a medical communications agency setting., • Demonstrated experience in briefing and reviewing work, alongside previous responsibility for mentoring or line management. Please apply via the job advert for immediate consideration with your CV. We'd be delighted to hear from you. Your career in #MedComms? It's a pobl. thing.

Our client is seeking a Scientific Director to join their highly regarded medical affairs team. The role will encompass a large percentage of medical affairs work, as well as a small amount of promotional work (and no publications!) The ideal candidate will have a blend of creative, visual experience, as well as the knowledge and confidence to work across high science accounts/projects. The Client: This agency is renowned for working across broad range of materials, with notable focus on their medical affairs and patient engagement work. The majority of their work is global and they work across a range of therapeutic areas, including: Rare diseases, Oncology, Haem-onc, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Women’s Health, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension and some diabetes. Location: London/Manchester- Hybrid (2 days a week in either location) PLEASE NOTE: This role is available to UK based candidates only. Please do not apply if you are based outside of the UK. Unfortunately this client is unable to offer VISA sponsorship, so please consider this before applying. Salary range: very generous! Benefits include: • 25 days holiday plus 3 between Xmas and NY, • 10% bonus, • Days in lieu if have to work at weekend for on-site work, • 4.5 % pension, • 4 x salary life assurance, • Cycle to work scheme, • Eye tests Candidate must have: • Minimum 1o years in a healthcare communications agency setting, • Scientific educational background (minimum BSc, ideally PhD), • Calm, mediated approach in a fast-paced environment

IT Category Lead | £85,000 to £95,000 | discretionary bonus | matched pension | Healthcare | Dental | + many more benefits | 3 days a week in the office - Manchester | One of the world's largest professional services companies A brand new role working for a market leading, Global Law Firm which is one the largest, who are adding to the team an IT Category Manager to fully own the Technology category globally with a $120m spend. You will be reporting into the Global Procurement Director to take ownership of the IT category, supporting on large complex and strategic projects, whilst still looking for the best commercial value. A hugely exciting time to join the business in the midst of a procurement transformation where the team will continue to grow. This role requires a candidate with extensive IT Category Management, who regularly manage CTO/CIO level stakeholders and have proven experience of doing this. Due to joining in the midst of a big transformation, with a technology focus you will need to be able to work at pace, multiple projects at once and manage your time whilst things can be slightly manic. Role and responsibilities: • Create IT strategy through to the delivery and performance including year on year annualised savings, • Develop group wide category plans and strategies to ensure alignment for the group, leveraging suppliers to support local offices, • Support the development of global category strategies to a clear and prioritised pipeline of sourcing projects, • Engage, manage and influence senior stakeholders from Director to Board level to ensure buy-in, utilising strong market knowledge, • Build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a rounded knowledge of a suppliers performance, • Monitor supplier risk and performance through reporting tools and business feedback, • Be a Procurement role model by living company values, consistently delivering to the high standards expected, promoting procurement through relationships, • On top over delivering strategic projects, ensure the business is getting the best service in line with cost efficiency Experience and requirements: • Deep technical category experience within Technology, covering a wide range of sub-categories, • Previous experience working on complex global projects, dealing with Tier 1 suppliers of significant values, • Confident in engaging and influencing senior level stakeholders, and across various regions, • A highly strategic mindset when approaching procurement, suppliers and business needs, • Will have a track record of IT category management, effecting change and continuous improvement through implementation of innovative category strategies, • Excellent communications skills when dealing with contacts in different cultures and countries, • Able to adapt in a very fast paced, continuously changing environment, • MCIPS qualified, nice to have but not essential

Job Role: Strategy & Consulting – Supply Chain & Operations Senior Manager /Associate Director with experience in Communications Media and Technology (CMT) Location: London Career Level: CL5 Associate Director Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. “Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: Supply Chain & Operations is a major functionally-oriented strategy & consulting practice: we help our clients reimagine and transform tomorrow’s supply chains and operations to positively impact business, society, and the planet. We do this through a human centred and data driven approach that encourages our people and clients to continuously innovate and generate significant, sustainable global impact. Built on the three pillars of customer centricity, zero based mindset, and responsible operations & organizations, this is what we call the Intelligent Supply Chain. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. Supply Chain & Operations is seeking to recruit a Associate Director with strong advisory consulting experience with a focus on CMT and to drive supply chain projects engagement in this industry. In our team you will: • Play a leading role in shaping and delivering innovating Supply chain engagements for our clients, • Learn at the forefront of the industry, provide actionable insights to the world's top organisations, helping them address priority C-suite issues with strategies and improvements they can execute with speed and at scale, • Work in a central role enabling our Supply Chain & Operations capabilities in working with some of the best global companies in the world, responsible for helping the C-suite and their business partners address some of the critical business issues faced today, including:, • Supply Chain Strategy & Segmentation (Operating Model, Process Design, etc.), • Strategic Cost Reduction (Zero Based Supply Chain), • Operations and Process Transformation (Prime Value Chains), • Procurement Transformation and Direct & Indirect Sourcing Optimisation, • Platform Driven Transformation (Technology Strategy, Systems Implementation, etc.), • Integrated Business Planning: S&OP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimisation, • Control Towers & Analytics, • Physical Logistics & Supply Chain Network Design, • Warehouse Design & Warehouse Automation, • Transportation & Last Mile Delivery, • Responsible and Resilient Supply Chain: Risk, Performance, Innovation, Diversity, Sustainability In this role you will: • Be responsible for leading projects and delivery teams in our Supply Chain and Operations practice to formulate and execute supply chain transformations, • Lead end-to-end strategy to implementation of supply chain digital and analytics capabilities, including but not limited to SAP, S4/IBP, Oracle, Coupa, Kinaxis, iValua, O9, etc., • Drive supply chain transformations in line with client’s business challenges:, • Create capabilities (process/tools/people) in line with the future operating model, • Analyse and model financial data to support large scale cost reduction programmes, utilising functional and cost category benchmarks, process definitions and enterprise value targeting tools, • Help clients improve their ability to drive business outcomes through digital planning, reporting, and analytics, • Help clients harness digital and emerging technology solutions to power their operational strategies (including via RPA, IoT, Blockchain, Analytics, AI), • Refine and optimise the client's ability to organise and analyse financial, operational and external information to create substantial shareholder value, • Maintain an understanding of advancements in technology and innovations which are happening across digital, analytics, the supply chain ecosystem and broader marketplace, • Drive and develop vendors relationships with our strategic partners, • Establish and strengthen client relationships with the CSCO, as well as COO, CFO, CPO, and Operations executives, • Lead business development opportunities and prepare sales proposals, • Build and manage highly effective teams of Consultants to help shape and execute client engagements, with a strong capability to develop the skills and capabilities of junior colleagues, • Contribute to global thought-leadership and leverage the skills of others throughout the practice to enable cohesive delivery of strategic and transformative solutions, • Develop Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations assets, tools and PoV to support both sales opportunities and the education of the broader Supply Chain and Operations community, • Build and establish relationships with key third parties (e.g. technology providers, governmental bodies) that help to complement and expand Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations capabilities and PoV, • Collaborate with the broader Accenture network including Sustainability, Industry X, Technology and Operations to jointly shape and advance Accenture’s Supply Chain and Operations agenda, • Play a leading role in the development and education of our UKI Supply Chain and Operations practice. We are looking for experience in the following skills: • Ability to analyse complex client problems, understand financial performance links between operations, supply chain and corporate results and think strategically to create a benefit/business case, • Experience in the CMT Industry, • Ability to manage the origination of new work, and drive the sales process, • Ability to execute programme management and large scale delivery of projects, • Experience scoping and delivering transformation and innovation technology advisory solutions and services that includes advanced functional-level understanding of at least one of the following: o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or SAP S4, Blue Yonder., • Commercial management of consulting engagements, • Ability to form strong client relationships particularly at the senior levels, • Leadership; the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication, • Strong strategic thinking and team building with a proven track record in driving business outcomes for large clients, • Ability to structure ideas and solutions, to communicate clearly and concisely, • Ability to develop new concepts and break-through thinking, • Excellent written, oral and presentation communication skills, • Build and manage high-performing teams and undertake career counselling responsibilities, • Experience as a SME with deep knowledge in an area of expertise based on experience, and act in an advisory role in meeting Set yourself apart: • Significant consulting experience including: delivery to agreed scope, time scales and budgets from a top tier consulting company or blue-chip organisation, • Functional experience should include some of the following: Planning, Logistics, Procurement, Process Transformation, and Sustainability, • Supply chain technology and digital disruptor awareness, including but not limited to SAP, S4/IBP, Oracle, intelligent automation, Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and analytics; other specific systems / applications relevant from previous experience, • Knowledge of core Supply Chain business capabilities What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for. About Accenture We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.

Finance and Operations Coordinator Location: UK (Remote) Employment Type and Hours: Fixed Term (6-months), Part-time, 3 days per week – flexible but must cover Fridays. Potential for role to lead to permanent position, dependent on business needs. Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 FTE (part-time pro rata salary) – dependent on experience Reports To: Finance Director Department: Operations Team (Business Support Coordinator, Finance Director, CEO) About HRS Communications: Founded and led by a registered dietitian, HRS Communications are a full-service, UK-based food and nutrition communications agency. We are a diverse team, highly skilled and qualified in food and nutrition, marketing and communications. We partner with ambitious food, nutrition and medical businesses who share our goal of ‘maximising impact in the food and nutrition space’. Our balanced approach permeates every facet of our operations, from our commitment to disseminating evidence-based nutrition information through to cultivating an equitable and adaptable work environment. Some of our great benefits include performance related bonuses, working from home, day off to celebrate your birthday and career development opportunities as the business grows. Job Overview The Finance & Operations Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the Finance Director and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the business. This position combines financial administration, operational support, and administrative assistance to deliver accurate reporting, maintain compliance, and enable efficient workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organised, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Finance responsibilities Monthly Management Accounts & Reporting · Assist the Finance Director in producing monthly management accounts and financial reports. · Coordinate the monthly revenue recognition process, including creating forms and recording results. · Manage the month-end close process, ensuring timely recording of timesheets, staff expenses, and credit card transactions. · Prepare financial analysis and reconciliations as directed. · Generate reports on project performance, sales analysis, and staff utilization. Accounts Payable · Process supplier invoices in Xero and coordinate the invoice approval workflow. · Set up and manage payment runs. · Own the Accounts Payable inbox, handling supplier queries promptly. · Set up new suppliers and verify bank details. · Support the Business Support Coordinator with issuing supplier agreements. Bank & Credit Card Management · Process bank entries and credit card expenses. · Assist with cash flow reporting. Project Inception · Coordinate project setup, ensuring legal paperwork and purchase orders are in place. · Set up projects in internal systems (Xero, Clockify). · Create final project costing sheets and revenue recognition documentation. Ad Hoc Support · Help with finance projects and cover finance queries in the Finance Director’s absence. Operational Responsibilities · Monitor and respond to admin and info inboxes, ensuring timely resolution of queries. · Handle day-to-day administrative tasks and support the Business Support Coordinator. · Assist staff with general inquiries and provide operational support. · Attend weekly operations meetings and monthly team meetings, ensuring follow-up actions are completed. · Maintain internal databases, filing systems, and company records in line with procedures. · Work with IT to implement secure and efficient file structures. · Provide IT training and support to staff. · Cover for the Part-time Business Support Coordinator when required. CEO Support Responsibilities · Provide direct administrative support to the CEO, including diary management. · Arrange key team meetings and ensure the CEO’s calendar is organised. · Submit CEO expenses and mileage claims via Xero. Personal Attributes: • Strong organisational and time management skills., • High attention to detail and accuracy in financial processes., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Proficiency in Xero and MS Office (Excel essential)., • Ability to handle confidential information with discretion., • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Experience: • 3+ years’ previous experience in finance administration or operations support., • Familiarity with accounting systems (Xero preferred)., • Previous agency experience is desirable., • Competent managing large-scale operations projects and managing multiple priorities. Why Join Us? • Fully remote, flexible working (UK-based team), • Regular team away days and an annual company residential for connection and collaboration, • 20 days’ annual leave plus bank/public holidays, and after your first year with us, enjoy extra days leave each year — up to 4 extra days!, • Additional day off for your birthday!, • Christmas shutdown: The business closes over the festive period, and this time is not deducted from your annual leave., • Professional development support: We offer additional leave for CPD activities and contribute £200 towards professional membership and registration fees., • Paid sick leave: 5 days per year, increasing to 10 days after 2 years’ service., • Opportunities to attend CPD events with our support. To be considered for this role, you must submit your CV and cover letter by 30th January 2026 to: Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding the next stage. We apologise for not being able to provide individual feedback on applications. For details on our hiring process, please see our website careers page. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Love oncology publications? This role is for you! We’re hiring an Associate Scientific Director to take charge of 100% publications accounts in oncology. Shape projects, make real impact, and bring your senior scientific, strategic, and commercial expertise to the table. 💡 Why you’ll love it here: • Brilliant work/life balance, • Career progression that actually happens, • Industry-leading bonuses, • Fully supported remote working (offices in Manchester/Oxford if you like them!) 💷 £65k–£75k. Join a team that genuinely loves what they do. You must have oncology publications experience within a medical communications agency and be based in the UK. #medicalwriting #nextmedcommsjob #oncologypubs #medicalcommunications

AI Engineer Reporting to: Transformation Director Location: Remote Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Role Summary We are seeking a creative and skilled AI Engineer to help drive Unlinks mission of transforming justice services through advanced AI and machine learning. You will work on meaningful, high-impact projects—like predictive analytics for offender risk, behavioural monitoring, secure communications enhancement, and operational optimization—ensuring that AI is applied ethically, transparently, and effectively. Key Responsibilities • Design, build, and deploy AI and machine learning models tailored to justice technology and secure environments., • Collaborate with product, engineering, and domain experts to understand operational challenges and translate them into AI-driven solutions. -Predictive analytics for offender risk and rehabilitation progress. -Behavioural analytics (e.g., detecting self-harm risk via AIM). -Intelligent workflow automation for case management systems. • Develop and optimize robust data pipelines, ensuring privacy and compliance with strict security standards., • Continuously improve model accuracy, fairness, interpretability, and scalability., • Stay up to date with research and recommend innovations that align with Unlinks vision and the sensitive nature of justice services. Person Specification Must-Have: • Degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or equivalent experience., • Strong Python skills, with experience in ML libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn., • Solid understanding of ML principles, algorithms, and their deployment in production., • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)., • Experience in domains such as NLP, behaviour analytics, MLOps, or secure communications., • Knowledge of ethics, bias mitigation, and fairness in AI., • Familiarity with justice technology, corrections, or secure IT systems., • Contributions to AI research or open-source projects.

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Director of Funding & Communications. The purpose of the Director of Funding and Communication role is to secure sustainable financial resources and build a strong, trusted brand that amplifies the organisation’s mission to share evidence and expertise to end parasitic infections in affected c