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Location: Freight Newcastle Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 + performance-related bonus Working week: Typically Monday – Friday, 09:00–17:00 Due to the nature of the business, occasional evenings and weekends will be required in line with event needs. Time off in lieu will be provided. Start date: February Freight Island is one of the most exciting, forward-thinking and disruptive food markets in the world, it’s a game changer and most importantly, it has a soul. Blurring the lines between a food hall and a festival, Freight’s unique set up reflects the times. An urban oasis where guests can enjoy delicious food, great drinks and live entertainment. We specialise in curating an evolving calendar of residencies and menus that span emerging local talent and nationally recognised names, keeping the experience fresh and engaging. The Role Newcastle is seeking a senior, commercially driven Business Development Manager to own and drive the private hire events strategy and revenue for the Newcastle site. This is a site-specific role, with full accountability for the commercial performance of private hire events at Freight Newcastle only. You will take end-to-end ownership of the private hire revenue stream, from strategy and pipeline development through to conversion, forecasting, and delivery handover. The role requires a confident commercial leader who can set direction, identify growth opportunities, and deliver against ambitious revenue targets, while acting as the senior external representative for Freight Newcastle’s private hire offering. Key Responsibilities (but are not limited to): Commercial Strategy & Revenue Ownership • Own the private hire events revenue strategy for Freight Newcastle, with full accountability for performance against agreed targets., • Develop, implement and continuously refine a site-specific annual sales and growth strategy, aligned with overall business objectives., • Set, own and deliver against revenue targets, with responsibility for forecasting, pipeline health, and conversion performance., • Identify and prioritise high-value B2B and B2C market segments (e.g. corporate events, brand activations, private celebrations)., • Use commercial insight and data to proactively identify new revenue opportunities and optimise yield. Business Development & Sales Leadership • Personally drive new business acquisition through proactive outbound activity, networking, and relationship-led sales., • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of corporate clients, agencies, brands, and private clients for the Newcastle venue., • Position Freight Newcastle as a leading destination venue for private hire and large-scale events within the regional market., • Act with autonomy and authority in commercial decision-making, including pricing strategy and deal negotiation (within agreed parameters). Relationship & Stakeholder Management • Act as the senior face of private hire at Freight Newcastle, representing the venue externally with confidence and credibility., • Build long-term, high-value relationships with event agencies, DMCs, concierges, PR firms, and venue-finding platforms., • Host and lead client site visits, familiarisation tours and key stakeholder meetings to drive conversion and repeat business. Event Conversion & Delivery Oversight • Maintain oversight of the full sales lifecycle, from initial enquiry through to confirmed booking., • Ensure a robust and seamless handover from sales to operations, setting clear commercial and delivery expectations., • Work collaboratively with the Newcastle operations, F&B and programming teams to ensure events are delivered in line with the agreed commercial brief. Reporting, Forecasting & Performance Management • Own CRM usage and data integrity for Freight Newcastle private hire activity., • Produce regular revenue forecasts, pipeline reports and performance updates., • Track and analyse KPIs including lead generation, conversion rates, average booking value and revenue against target., • Use insight-led reporting to inform strategic decisions and future planning. Marketing & Brand Positioning • Work closely with marketing colleagues to shape private hire positioning, campaigns and client-facing materials for Newcastle., • Provide commercial input into promotional activity to support revenue growth and brand visibility., • Ensure all private hire messaging reflects the premium, experience-led nature of Freight Newcastle. Skills & Experience • 3–5+ years’ experience in senior B2B or private hire event sales within hospitality, venues or events., • Demonstrable experience owning revenue targets and delivering against commercial KPIs., • Proven ability to develop and execute sales strategies, not just manage pipelines., • Strong existing network within the Newcastle / North East events market., • Commercially astute, confident negotiating high-value deals and influencing senior stakeholders., • Highly autonomous, self-directed and comfortable operating with accountability. Nice to Have • Experience in immersive venues, brand activations or live entertainment environments., • Familiarity with hybrid food, drink and cultural venues similar to Freight., • Experience working in fast-paced, seasonal hospitality businesses. Interview Process • Video interview with People & Talent Manager, • In-person interview with General Manager, Freight Island Manchester, • Final in-person interview with Managing Director

Precision for Medicine is hiring a Medical Director/Senior Medical Director – Oncology to join our global team! candidates can work remotely in any of the following locations: UK, Poland, Hungary, Romania, Serbia or Slovakia. Position Summary The Medical Director serves as the project physician and provides medical and scientific expertise to project teams. The Medical Director’s primary focus of work will be to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the data resulting from the trial, with concentrated focus on patient safety. This position also participates in the strategic planning and execution of critical development programs for a variety of clients in Oncology/Haematology contributes to the development of Precision’s Medical team and supports Business Development activities. Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: • Work closely with senior leaders in Medical, Operational Strategy, and Business Development to support client engagement., • Support Business Development and Proposals teams by participating in the RFP process; prepare medical considerations section for proposals; and support or participate in bid defense meetings., • Write or edit scientific content of deliverables within budget and timelines., • Collaborates with Regulatory Affairs on regulatory product landscape and strategies as a part of overall drug development strategy., • Provide scientific insight and create content for specified company releases (e.g., white papers and publication manuscripts)., • Review and revise protocols, case report forms, training materials, project specific tools, analysis plans, study designs, clinical trial reports and new drug applications., • Review laboratory values, adverse events, coded adverse event and medication data, and data tables, listings and figures as needed., • Serve as a medical resource for study sites, the project team and clients., • Assist in the preparation of the Medical Monitoring Plan and materials for investigator meetings and staff training sessions., • Assume responsibility for medical and safety monitoring on assigned projects., • Participate in feasibility discussions relating to specific project proposals., • Develop training modules and provide training concentrating on disease states., • Participate in process improvement activities., • Collaborate with Vice President, Global Medical and other members of the Medical Science Department to support growth and development activities globally. Qualifications Minimum Required: • MD, DO, MBBS, or equivalent medical qualifications., • 5+ years of Oncology clinical experience., • Ability to strategically analyze oncology clinical trial protocols., • Availability for domestic and international travel including overnight stays (approximate 30% travel requirement). Preferred • Experience working as a Medical Director for a CRO or Pharmaceutical company., • Oncology Fellowship or equivalent., • Maintains current scientific and medical knowledge base. Skills/Competencies • Ability to deliver on commitments; understands the service culture., • Strategic thinker who can build strategic drug development solutions associated with novel development programs, study designs, and patient populations., • Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism, as evidenced by punctuality, positive interactions with customers and teammates, including good interpersonal skills., • Communicate effectively in the English language both verbally and in a written form., • Conduct formal presentations to a wide variety of audiences including colleagues., • Strong visual and presentation skills., • Ability to work effectively in a fast-pacing team setting, with minimal supervision., • Proven efficiency in working remotely. Precision for Medicine is the first global precision medicine clinical research services organization, purpose-built to improve the clinical research and development process for new therapeutics. Our novel approach integrates clinical operations excellence, with laboratory expertise, and advanced data sciences to inform every step. We apply our expertise to trials at all stages—from early development through approval—with embedded experience in oncology and rare disease. Any data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our ___ For CA applicants, please also refer to our ___. Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at . 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Director of Engineering, UK (London) We are hiring on behalf of our client, an early-stage risk and intelligence technology company, for a Director of Engineering. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving the next stage of technical and organisational growth, scaling the platform, and building a high-performing engineering team. About the Role You will take full ownership of the platform architecture, data pipelines, integrations, and multi-tenant SaaS infrastructure. This is a highly visible, strategic role where you will work closely with the founder and early customers, ensuring the platform is scalable, secure, reliable, and enterprise-ready. Key Responsibilities • Own the full platform architecture, including ingestion, scoring, data stores, APIs, and dashboards., • Lead AI/ML-powered enrichment and scoring systems., • Build and scale microservices, event-driven pipelines, and automated intelligence workflows., • Harden cloud infrastructure and implement security, compliance, and CI/CD best practices., • Convert manual intelligence processes into automated, repeatable workflows., • Build, mentor, and develop a small but highly capable engineering team., • Collaborate with product and customer-facing teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. Ideal Experience • 10+ years in software engineering, including senior or director-level leadership experience., • Strong experience with cloud platforms, microservices, distributed systems, and data engineering., • Solid security and compliance knowledge; experience with SOC2, ISO27001, CE+, or similar standards is a plus., • Experience building early-stage or founding engineering teams., • Comfortable balancing hands-on engineering with strategic leadership., • Experience in risk analytics, intelligence, or security data is advantageous. Why Join • Take direct ownership of the engineering strategy and platform direction., • Build a mission-critical platform from the ground up., • Shape and scale a high-performing engineering team., • Work on impactful problems that reduce organisational risk at scale., • Competitive compensation and equity package. If you are successful within the application process, someone from our team will reach out to you.

The successful Event Account Director must have at least 6‑7 years of comprehensive event production agency experience. Most importantly, we are looking for an ambitious Event Account Director who can live and breathe the brand behaviours and uphold a fantastic company culture!. Are you looking to

The new Project Director will be passionate about delivering high quality events, with experience of delivering large conferences, events and exhibitions internationally and will be able to sit above projects, ensuring the creative, production and logistics all work seamlessly together. Deliver high

A luxury hotel in York is seeking a Senior Event Manager to coordinate all event documentation and ensure high-level service throughout the event phases. This role involves managing complex events, maximizing revenue through up-selling, and being the primary contact for event planners.

A leading event and travel solutions provider is seeking an Event Director to lead event delivery for key accounts. The role encompasses strategic business development and team management, requiring over 10 years of experience in brand experiences and event production. Candidates should possess exce

A leading events and production agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Client Facing Project Director to join their team. This role is essential for overseeing the execution of live events and developing strong client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a background in event production

A leading global event management agency in Greater London seeks an experienced Event Project Director to lead their Meetings Management team. In this hybrid role, you'll coordinate event planning and ensure effective communication with clients.

Due to ambitious growth plans the need has arisen to hire an Event Director to lead across their flagship events portfolio. These events are large-scale in nature, circa 3000‑8000 attendees, and are flagship, industry‑leading events. Reporting to the portfolio Managing Director, you will shape e

A leading operations and supply chain organization in London seeks a full-time Director, Event Content. This role entails owning the event strategy, editorial programming, and narrative development for both in-person and virtual events. The ideal candidate brings over 10 years of experience in conte

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced Event Director to join our fast-growing, innovative events company. In this key role, you’ll oversee the planning and execution of high-profile events, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in operations, marketing, and sal

A leading operations-focused company in London seeks a Director, Event Content to develop event strategies and editorial programming for both in-person and virtual events.

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Event Operations Director to lead our operations team and scale our event operations. The ideal candidate will hold large scale and complex event build experience specifically within the UK, is extremely well organised, has exceptional attention to d

As the architect of Zero100’s event‑based content, you will partner closely with our Research, Customer Engagement, Community, and Events Production teams to design end‑to‑end programming that reflects the future of the operations and supply chain profession. You will bring rigor and creativ

A dynamic events company is seeking an experienced Event Director to lead the planning and execution of high-profile events. This hybrid role requires strong B2B event sponsorship sales experience and a proven ability to achieve sales targets. The ideal candidate will manage event strategies and col

A creative event production agency is looking for an experienced Event Project Director to lead the delivery of diverse corporate events. This position offers fantastic career progression and flexible working arrangements, making it a unique opportunity in the events industry.

A prominent climate organization is looking for an experienced Event Operations Director to lead its operations team in managing large-scale events. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years in events, with 5 years in a senior capacity, excellent budget management skills, and a passion for climat

Due to continued growth they are looking for an experienced Event Project Director to join their event delivery team. This is a broad role where the Event Project Director will take the lead on the delivery of a broad portfolio of corporate events. This is a fantastic opportunity for an established

We are looking for friendly, motivated individuals who are ready to take the next step in their Event Sales career. Experience in Trade Show Events. Events Services, Book and Periodical Publishing, and Online Audio and Video Media.

A leading events organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Event Director to lead a sales team and drive revenue generation in a hybrid role. This opportunity is ideal for those looking for a long-term career path in the events industry, working with a recognized company that prio

A renowned event logistics company based in London seeks a Global Head of Event Logistics. The role involves managing event logistics, sourcing suppliers, and collaboration with internal teams. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and experience in event planning.

As an Event Project Director, You Will. Ready to take the lead in crafting unforgettable events? As the driving force behind our awesome Meetings Management team, you’ll be guiding a talented crew while ensuring every detail shines. With your skills in project planning, meeting planning and client

A global technology research firm seeks an experienced individual to lead the creative journey and branding for corporate events. You will be responsible for managing event planning, enhancing branding elements, and collaborating closely with internal teams to ensure impactful attendee experiences.

A prominent media recruitment agency in London is seeking an experienced Event Director to lead their flagship events portfolio. The role requires extensive experience in B2B events, strong commercial acumen, and exceptional leadership skills. You will shape event strategies, manage teams, and ensur

The iGB L!VE Event Director leads the iGB L!VE events business as a member of the Clarion Live senior leadership team, reporting to the Managing Director, Events. As the public face of iGB L!VE, the Event Director is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the event and leading a high‑p

Events range from large‑scale expo‑style events through to promotional road shows, experiential events, conferences, launch events, exhibitions and everything in‑between. The successful Event Operations Director will get the chance to join a creative, passionate and highly committed team where

A leading luxury retail destination in Greater London is seeking an Events Experience Manager to enhance the customer journey at its new venue.

Requirements for this Event Partnerships Director position. The role of Event Partnerships Director. As Event Partnerships Director you will be selling client-centric multi-platform media campaigns which can include conference sponsorship, award sponsorship, bespoke hospitality and networking soluti

As Event Director, you will lead the successful delivery of events across our key accounts, while managing and inspiring the events team to drive exceptional outcomes. With a wealth of experience behind us, synergistic supporting services and our company values, Total Management Events offers a serv

At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. As An Event Project Director, You Will. Master project planning and organization for diverse events.

As an Event Project Director, you will:. At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate and change behavior for our customers. Master project planning and organization for diverse events.

A leading creative agency is seeking a high-calibre Senior Event Lead to spearhead the end-to-end delivery of a flagship EMEA conference for a global tech giant. This is a medium-sized yet high-impact event, bringing together 2,000 of the brand’s key customers and partners for a high-level two-day

A leading event agency is seeking an experienced Event Account Director to deliver large-scale international events for premium brands. Successful candidates will have 6-7 years in event production, expertise in video production, and a strategic mindset.

Associate Director, Event Marketing, EMEA. Associate Director, Event Marketing, EMEA. Lead the planning and execution of all event types: venue strategy, vendor negotiation, production oversight, staffing models, attendee acquisition, onsite leadership, brand quality control, and post‑event perfor

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a talented and experienced Event Director to join our fast-growing, innovative events company. You’ll lead the development of event strategies, drive sales growth, and build strong relationships with key industry partners, all while ensuring the

Event Account Director – Wasserman. Join to apply for the Event Account Director role at Wasserman. As an Experiential Account Director, you’ll be the driving force behind some of our most exciting experiential, retail, sponsorship and live brand experience programmes.

Award winning events business seeks highly talented Event Director to lead across an exciting sporting Expo!. Reporting directly to the MD, this is a commercial-lead opportunity that is perfect for an experienced sales and event professional looking to take the next step up or an experienced Event M

Events range from large scale expo style events through to promotional road shows, experiential events, conferences, launch events, exhibitions and everything in-between. The successful Event Director will get the chance to join a creative, passionate and highly committed team where you will get to

Event Director - Healthcare at CloserStill Media Germany GmbH. Partner with the Operations Director to create an efficient, cost‑effective operational strategy that enhances event production quality and exhibitor/delegate satisfaction. Proven experience in event operations, with a track record of

A recruitment agency is seeking an Event Director to lead and grow B2B events. The role involves shaping event propositions, managing a team, and ensuring that events meet strategic and commercial goals. Applicants should have at least 6 years of experience in B2B events, with a strong focus on comm

A leading event marketing company in Greater London seeks an Account Director for the Data Center World brand. The ideal candidate should have B2B event sales experience, a strategic mindset, and excellent communication skills.

An international events agency is seeking an Event Project Director to lead a dynamic Meetings Management team. You will be responsible for overseeing event execution, project planning, and team development, ensuring effective communication and compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will hav

A staffing agency is seeking a Children's Registered Manager for a small children's home in Croydon.The successful applicant will manage a service aiming for a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating and provide leadership to the staff team.Applicants must have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Manage

A creative event production agency is looking for an experienced Event Project Director to lead the delivery of diverse corporate events. This position offers fantastic career progression and flexible working arrangements, making it a unique opportunity in the events industry.

Hedge Fund Sales Director | Event-Driven. Our client, a leading alternative investment manager with a strong performance track record, is seeking an experienced Director‑level sales professional to support ongoing asset‑raising initiatives. Represent the firm in meetings, conferences, and other

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Event Operations Director to lead our team and scale our event operations. Event Operations Director (Commercial Conferences). Climate Actions portfolio of projects and events include the Sustainable Investment Forum, Climate Innovation Forum, Climat

An innovative travel company seeks an Event Project Director to lead its Meetings Management team. Benefits include a holiday purchase scheme, private healthcare, and a pension plan, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to create memorable events.