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

About IRIS IRIS Software Group is a leading global provider of mission critical software and services, and one of the UK’s largest privately held software companies. IRIS provides software solutions and services for finance, HR and payroll teams, educational organisations, and accountancy firms that improves efficiency and productivity, taking the pain out of processes and letting professionals focus on the work they love. Our operational software is the invisible, but essential, beating heart of our customers’ businesses, supporting them in a range of objectives, from maintaining legislative compliance, to boosting engagement with stakeholders, to enhancing productivity. It’s vital these mission critical functions work first time, every time. The Role & Purpose We are seeking an exceptional VP, Product - Global Accountancy to lead our product strategy across UK, US, and international markets. This role combines deep accounting domain expertise with strategic product leadership, requiring someone who can translate complex accounting workflows into innovative AI-enhanced product solutions. You will be the strategic thought leader for IRIS's accounting product portfolio while building and leading a high-performing team in a collaborative two-in-a-box partnership with Engineering leadership. The Role in Detail Strategic Thinking & Thought Leadership • Drive product vision and strategy across global accounting markets, staying ahead of regulatory changes, industry trends, and customer needs, • Lead AI transformation strategy for accounting workflows, positioning IRIS products at the forefront of AI evolution in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and compliance, • Serve as the authoritative voice on accounting practices across multiple markets, translating domain knowledge into product roadmaps, • Establish thought leadership through industry engagement, white papers, and strategic partnerships with accounting bodies on the future of AI in accounting, • Build and lead an exceptional product organization including Product Directors, Product Managers, and Product Owners across multiple regions, • Transform product management practices by integrating AI tools for market research, feedback analysis, and roadmap optimization, • Form strategic partnership with VP Engineering, Accounting and VP Engineering, Americas to create seamless product development through shared accountability for outcomes, • Lead executive presentations on product strategy and commercial outcomes while partnering closely with Engineering to present integrated product-technology narratives on delivery progress and AI transformation, • Collaborate on technical architecture decisions that impact product capabilities, scalability, and AI implementation possibilities, • Co-lead strategic delivery planning including quarterly roadmap execution, major release orchestration, and AI model deployment strategies, • Maximise P&L for the global accounting product portfolio, driving growth while delivering on PE investor expectations and value creation milestones, • Lead product discovery and validation with focus on ROI and growth metrics critical to PE stakeholders, • Manage strategic partnerships with key ecosystem players to accelerate market penetration and revenue growth, • Lead acquisition integration from a product perspective, ensuring rapid value realization consistent with PE investment thesis, • Deliver regular reporting to PE stakeholders on product performance and progress against strategic growth initiatives Requirements : Strategic & Domain Experience • 10+ years of product management experience with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles managing global portfolios, • Private Equity portfolio company experience with proven ability to drive accelerated growth and value creation under PE ownership, • Deep accounting domain expertise including GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements across UK, US, and international markets, • Demonstrated success leading large product organizations (20+ people) across geographic regions, • Proven experience in two-in-a-box partnership models with Engineering leadership, showing shared accountability for outcomes, • Strong technical acumen for architectural discussions and product-technology tradeoffs in AI implementations, • Private Equity environment experience including PE reporting, growth acceleration strategies, and acquisition integration timelines, • AI/ML product experience highly desirable, • International business experience navigating different regulatory environments and cultural contexts, • Strategic thinker who anticipates trends and translates them into value-driving product strategies, • Private Equity mindset with commercial acumen, growth urgency, and ability to balance long-term vision with near-term value creation, • AI-forward mindset with curiosity about AI's impact on both customer workflows and product management practices, • Data-driven decision maker balancing quantitative analysis with customer insights and PE-relevant growth indicators, • Excellent communicator capable of inspiring teams and articulating business impact to senior stakeholders and PE investors

Senior Business Development Manager (French Speaker) Berkshire, UK (Office-based) Full-time | Permanent Fluent French Required Are you an experienced software sales professional fluent in French and passionate about driving growth across European markets? EBC is delighted to be partnering with a global leader in hospitality technology to find a Business Development Manager who can identify and cultivate new business opportunities with a key focus on the French market. The role will be based in their UK office (European HQ) in Berkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company at the forefront of innovation, helping some of the world’s most recognised hospitality brands enhance their guest experiences, streamline operations, and boost revenue. The Opportunity As Business Development Manager you’ll play a pivotal role in developing the company’s presence across Europe. You’ll engage with senior decision-makers across hotels, restaurants, resorts, spas and related industries to identify needs and showcase how cutting-edge technology can transform their operations. Working closely with sales, marketing, and product teams across multiple regions, you’ll manage the early stages of the sales cycle from researching and engaging prospects through to presenting tailored solutions and negotiating deals. If you’re a proactive, results-driven sales professional who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and uncovering new opportunities, this role offers a chance to make a major impact within a globally respected organisation. Key Responsibilities • Execute targeted outbound campaigns via phone, email, and LinkedIn to build and sustain a robust sales pipeline, • Convert inbound leads through consultative discovery and value-based selling., • Deliver engaging, tailored product demonstrations and presentations., • Manage the complete sales cycle, from prospecting to negotiation and close., • Collaborate with internal teams across sales engineering, product management, and implementation to ensure seamless client success., • Engage senior stakeholders within hotels, restaurants, and hospitality groups to understand their business goals., • Provide actionable insights and competitive intelligence to influence product strategy., • Represent the company at key industry events and trade shows., • Partner with marketing to refine campaigns, messaging, and lead-generation strategies. Essential Experience • Fluent in French (spoken and written) and able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues., • 5+ years of software sales experience, ideally within the hospitality or enterprise SaaS sectors., • Proven success in outbound prospecting and closing new business., • Skilled in consultative, value-based selling and confident presenting to senior decision-makers., • Technically adept, with the ability to conduct professional product demonstrations., • Background in the hospitality industry, • Familiarity with Salesforce. This is a rare opportunity to join a market leader in hospitality technology during an exciting phase of global growth and innovation. You’ll enjoy autonomy, collaboration, and the support of an international team, with access to modern tools and data-driven insights that empower your success. If you’re a motivated self-starter who loves building relationships and driving sales success, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out confidentially to learn more about this opportunity.

You’ll be stepping into a self-directed, flexible business environment where your results are a reflection of your own growth. What You’ll DoCreate and manage marketing initiatives that attract quality leadsConduct discovery c

Science Teacher – Secondary Education.Competitive, based on experience.Are youready to spark curiosity and ignite a passion for discovery? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make science exciting, accessible, and relevant

Experience designing services for vulnerable or underrepresented user groups. Lead user-centred design across Discovery, Alpha, Beta, and Live phases. Proven experience leading design for large-scale services, ideally within the public sector.

Its research division is a hub for scientific exploration, where novel statistical techniques are developed to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in genomics and drug discovery. Work on projects to support drug discovery & development projects for a variety of clients within the pharmaceuti

Metric Bio & proud to be partnered with a Global Leader in Discovery CRO Services - Now on the hunt for a Senior Business Developer to establish an even stronger commercial for their Discovery Service portfolio across the UK. Y+ selling discovery-based CRO services across Small & Large Molecule. DMP

Senior Discovery Engineer at Cleo. Join to apply for the Senior Discovery Engineer role at Cleo. Our Discovery Squad lives in Cleo’s New Bets pillar – the place where we explore new verticals, validate wild concepts, and decide what’s worth scaling into a product.

Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Discovery’s People & Culture (P&C) team provides leading‑edge solutions to support the growth, development, and engagement of our employees across the organization. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of pe

QA Engineer II - Data Discovery and Test.

Principal Scientist – Discovery & Translational Biology. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Principal Scientist – Discovery & Translational Biology to join a high-potential drug-development start-up, who are focussed on developing new oncology therapeutics that significantly improve overal

As Product Manager - Search & Discovery, you'll lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our search and discovery experience, helping guests find the right property faster and with more delight. Lead discovery and prioritisation to balance guest needs, commercial goals, and technical feasibility.

Functional Genomics in Drug Discovery: Become part of this new era in medicine. The FxG Global Head Translational In-Vitro Models will be accountable for developing, mentoring, building and leading a team of expert scientists, developing and characterising the most physiologically-relevant and disea

Next Generation Material Discovery Microbiologist. Key pillars of work includeDigital Preservation, New Preservative Material Discovery, End to End Preservation Systems and Advocacy on Preservation in our industry. Design and execute experimental work to support discovery, screening, and validation

Discovery is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Support Specialist to join our Global Production Services Group as the first line of support for our productions. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experience

A sharp understanding of what makes a great digital discovery experience - from intuitive filters to personalised recommendations. Confident leading discovery work - from identifying user needs to validating solutions and shaping MVPs. At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with d

The Discovery Optimisation Manager leads the Discovery Optimisation team with a data and customer-led approach, driving performance through BAU experimentation and continuous improvement across key discovery areas, including search, navigation, product ranking, and content placement. Discovery Optim

Familiarity with and exposure to drug discovery and clinical development processes is a plus.

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. To this end, Discovery Education offers inclusive and robust offerings. Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Discovery is a global leader in media and entertainment, creating iconic content and beloved brands that bring stories to life for audiences worldwide. Discovery is an equal‑opportunity employer and embraces diversity and inclusion.

Familiarity with and exposure to drug discovery and clinical development processes is a plus.

Previous experience in discovery, assessment, or solution design projects is highly desirable. Contract Software Engineer (Discovery Project) – Associate Director - Technology Solutions. Provide hands-on technical leadership, solution design, and guidance throughout discovery and delivery phases.

Discovery Optimisation Manager. Discovery Optimisation Manager. You’ll own the key discovery areas — including search, navigation, taxonomy, product ranking, and content placement — using a data‑led, test‑and‑learn approach to drive continuous improvement.

Deputy CEO, Social Discovery Ventures (SDV). Deputy CEO, Social Discovery Ventures (SDV). Our portfolio includes 70 social discovery platforms, focusing on AI, game mechanics, and video streaming.

Formed as a result of targeted acquisition and organic growth, the Company has the in-house expertise and resource to support customers with projects spanning from target discovery to the clinic, adding value and IP throughout the discovery pathway. Our client is a knowledge-based, science-led busin

Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Metric Bio & proud to be partnered with a Global Leader in Discovery CRO Services - Now on the hunt for a Senior Business Developer to establish an even stronger commercial for their Discovery Service portfolio across the UK. You’ll be joining the organisation's highest-performing sales team, part

Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Development - Europe / ROW, you will be responsible for driving the overall business development strategy within the European territory and establishing Sygnature Discovery as the partner of choice for all discovery services. Position Sygnature as a primar

Discovery, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

This role will lead TIDES Discovery European business development team and support key collaborations from research to early phase clinical development. The position works closely with WuXi AppTec’s other BD team members and senior management team to develop and execute the most effective strategy

Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator – Essex. Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator.

Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of. Discovery offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to grow. Discovery embraces a workforce that reflects diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences.

Discovery Optimisation Specialist (6month FTC). Work closely with Marketing and SEO teams to ensure alignment between paid, organic, and onsite discovery journeys.

Explainer Team Leader, National Railway Museum.Deadline 9 Nov 2025 Organisation National Railway Museum Job title Explainer Team Leader Location York Salary £25,195 per annum.As Explainer Team Leader, you will guide, motivate and develop your team to deliver engaging live interpretation across the

The Head of Transgene Discovery should possess outstanding leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and influence others at a variety of levels and across multiple disciplines and environments. The Head of Transgene Discovery will be responsible for developing and leading a

Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Pay: Pay Up to £34,779 (depending on experience and qualifications).At Cambian Group, you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Support Worker based within West Midlands every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel safe, valu

Support that’s personal, practical and full of purpose.This is a role where your presence matters.Where you help someone feel safe, understood and supported and that alone can turn a hard day around.You’ll be working one-to-one with adults with learning disabilities, supporting them through the

Support WorkerFull-time (39 hours per week)£24,829 per annum (pro rata).Looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join Avenues – where people smile, laugh, grow, and achieve great things together.At Avenues, we believe that when our teams feel valued and supported

Bring your care, your calm and your kindness.In this role, you’ll support adults with learning disabilities in their day-to-day routines.You’ll help build confidence, reduce stress and offer steady encouragement.That might mean planning the day, helping with tasks or simply showing up with empat

Tired of Retail or Hospitality? Your Skills are Perfect for Social Care!.Female Support Worker - Chertsey.Full-time hours available - Rota based shift work .Full UK Automatic driving license & access to own vehicle is needed due to the service having a service vehicle which successful

Warwickshire County Cricket Club, founded in 1882 and based at the iconic Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham, is one of eighteen first-class county clubs within England and Wales's domestic cricket structure.The Club has a long-standing commitment to promoting and developing cricket in Warwickshire and

Postdoctoral Research Associate - DurhamThe Role and DepartmentThe Department is one of the UK's leading Mathematics departments with an outstanding reputation in teaching, research, and employability of our students.It has an active programme of internationally recognized research in Pure Mathemati

Children’s Residential Support Worker.Location: Moston, Greater Manchester.At Cambian you’re not just working - you’re shaping futures, furthermore as a Residential Support Worker, based within the Manchester region every moment you spend with our young people (ages 8–18) helps them feel saf

X2 days a month in office (Surrey).Xcede are delighted to be working with an incredibly data-rich organisation with over 3 million customers in the UK using their products.The company have a very established Data division headed up by well-regarded CDO who comes from a ‘hands on’ Data Science ba

Position: Support Worker – Children’s Residential Care.Location: DevonHourly Rate: £14 – £14.Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people?.Are you driven to create positive outcomes for others?.Are you flexible, compassionate, and child-focused?