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Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Service Designer in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the design of world-class customer journeys and service models across sales and service experiences. You'll lead Service Design across Agile teams, drive service design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll contribute to CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: • Lead across a team of service designers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end, multi-channels journeys that meet diverse customer needs and align with accessibility standards., • Drive strategic service design across portfolios, shaping journeys that align with business goals and championing the customer voice., • Partner with cross-functional leaders in Product, Design, Tech, Ops, and Architecture to deliver joined-up, scalable service solutions that meet real user needs., • Own the definition, evolution and adoption of service blueprints and journey maps across the customer lifecycle, and develop operational models that enable rather than restrict., • Work with design leadership to evolve service design methods, improve design operations, and drive adoption of AI-enhanced tools to improve service quality and efficiency., • Define end-to-end strategies, experience principles, frameworks, customer journeys and CX KPIs that connect digital, assisted, and real-world touchpoints with clarity and consistency.What you'll bring:, • Track record of leading service design and delivering impactful service design outcomes across large-scale digital products, services, and operations., • Expert-level skills in journey mapping, service blueprinting, stakeholder mapping, workshop facilitation and systems thinking., • Advanced use of journey maps, empathy maps, and insight repositories to embed customer needs throughout delivery, • Mastery in accessibility, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams., 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes., 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation., 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base • London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. • OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Job Description Location: Hemel, Hemel Hempstead 40.25 hours per week Shift: Sunday-Tuesday/Wednesday 20:00-08:00 £19.23 Per Hour Plus Bonus And Comprehensive Benefits Life at Next • An allowance of up to £450 (dependent on working days), • Contributory pension scheme, • 25% discount on Next merchandise, • Up to 70% discount at our staff shops, • Eligibility to join our Sharesave Scheme, • Subsidised canteen, • Free Parking Where will Next take you? Next is one of the UK’s best known retailers on the high-street and most established online. Behind the scenes we are at the cutting edge of Warehousing and Logistics, employing more than 9000 people across our distribution network. Our success is dependent on the expertise and passion of our teams across the UK. Life at Next is full of challenges, it’s fast paced and just like fashion trends, the job is constantly evolving. We look after over 2 million customers; it takes a large, talented and efficient distribution operation to make that happen. Let's take it on As Night Operations Manager, you will support the Regional Service Centre across both Warehouse and Transport to achieve site objectives in terms of safety, service, cost and productivity through the effective management of Team Managers and Colleagues as well as the maintenance of company operating standards, Health and Safety, Compliance and Engagement. You will drive efficiencies, ensuring that operations are integrated to achieve greatest performance in terms of productivity and service at least cost. You will have accountability for the RSC Operation whilst on shift across both Warehouse and Transport as the manager in charge, and must be confident to manage the operation within budget parameters whilst at the same time maximise any opportunity to drive savings on cost and explain budget / reforecast variance, where identified. Constantly reviewing methods and procedures in order to maximise productivity performance is key, whilst ensuring safety is not compromised. By establishing productivity tracking tools in order to identify where efficiencies can be improved and by continuous monitoring, you will provide clear targets for the team and provide appropriate and timely feedback on performance, presenting recommendations on potential performance improvement. The Nights Operations Manager will ensure that ‘O’ Licence requirements are adhered to and Company regulations are complied with. As an experienced senior manager you will lead by example, driving your first line managers to perform to the highest standards. You will support their coaching and development needs every step of the way to ensure that our managers are equipped with the skills they need to motivate and manage the performance of their team members. You will work closely with your team of various characters and abilities to truly understand their triggers and motivations so that you can inspire them to be the best that they can be and to recognise their potential. Our Regional Service Centres are fast paced 24 hour operations so there will often be a need for you to make quick operational decisions and to use your initiative. Drawing on your previous management experience in a similar role, you will use your extensive operational knowledge to set achievable seasonal targets for your division, whilst ensuring that we maintain a safe working environment and high quality standards. Working closely with the Senior Management Team and Trade Unions where required, you will naturally identify and drive continuous improvements to meet our ambitious plans for the future of Next Distribution. As well as impressive experience as a senior or shift manager from warehousing or logistics, we are looking for people with drive and enthusiasm to join our team. About Us You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global! About The Team • Sharesave scheme, • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT), • Generous bonus scheme for many roles, • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices, • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops, • Free on-site parking, • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty, • Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform, • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing, • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification, • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 01977 327 900 and leave a voicemail.

Are you truly driven to own and grow national accounts — not just manage them — and can you prove it through measurable commercial impact? Do you have the strategic mindset and resilience to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver growth even in a competitive, fast-moving category? Can you confidently turn category, market and customer insight into actionable plans that transform opportunity into long-term profitable partnerships? MB are partnering with a market leading beverage business, looking for a NAM. This is a perm role based in St Albans. A highly commercial and strategic role, partnering with key stakeholders to drive forward a total hot beverage solution across the UK & Ireland. The mission is to deliver consistent year-on-year growth by developing strong customer relationships, maximising opportunities across all revenue streams, and expanding distribution for products, equipment and services. Key Responsibilities: • Lead, manage and develop strategic relationships across a portfolio of national customers, building strong networks to expand sales of hot beverages and complementary products while driving equipment opportunities and service delivery in existing markets., • Deliver volume and profit targets across all revenue streams by understanding scorecard performance and P&L drivers, while continuously assessing risk and opportunity., • Proactively manage customer performance dashboards, equipment scorecards and maintenance contracts to optimise equipment sales and ensure a first-class customer experience., • Design compelling Account Plans and lead Joint Business Plans for hot beverages and equipment solutions at central and regional level, utilising cross-functional support to implement initiatives. Conduct regular internal and external commercial reviews., • Collaborate closely with sales, production, quality, operations, technical and marketing teams to support customer growth initiatives., • Work confidently with Finance to understand market dynamics—including raw material impacts and currency fluctuations—to develop effective pricing strategies and recommendations across hot beverages and equipment., • Maintain a broad knowledge of key product ranges and equipment propositions, articulating commercial and operational value to customers., • Monitor competitor activity, market developments and category trends to support informed sales planning and strategy. What We're Looking For: • • An ambitious, results-driven sales professional with proven experience in Out-of-Home (OOH) environments., • Track record of national account management and new business development., • Strategic mindset with the ability to leverage insights and commercial tools to meet and exceed targets., • Confident in analysing consumer and category data, market trends and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities., • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously., • Capable of leading cross-functional teams and influencing both internal and external stakeholders., • Innovative, resourceful and solutions-orientated when facing challenges., • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present strategies effectively at all levels., • Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment., • High energy, enthusiasm and a proactive “can-do” attitude., • Degree/MBA in business, sales, marketing or engineering (desirable). Salary: £50k plus car allowance. For more information, please contact Alice Redmond.

About Sway Me Good Sway Me Good is a UK-based influencer marketing and creator monetisation startup designed to simplify and scale authentic collaborations between brands and influencers. The platform provides an all-in-one solution that enables influencers to manage affiliate links, paid campaigns, and content partnerships. At the same time, brands can discover, connect with, and manage creators through AI-driven matching, campaign automation, and real-time analytics. Partnership Manager We’re seeking a Partnership Manager to accelerate growth through strategic affiliate and partner relationships. In this role, you’ll own the affiliate channel end-to-end — from identifying and onboarding high-value partners to optimising performance and maximising ROI. If you thrive on building relationships, analysing data, and scaling acquisition programs in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment, this is the opportunity to make a measurable impact. Key Responsibilities • Build & scale affiliate programs: Design, launch, and optimise our partner ecosystem to drive qualified leads and advertiser acquisition., • Recruit & onboard partners: Source, evaluate, and activate affiliates and strategic partners across B2C, D2C, and B2B audiences., • Negotiate & structure deals: Develop partnership agreements, commission models, and incentive plans that balance profitability with partner motivation., • Optimise performance: Monitor and analyse KPIs (CPC, CPA, ROAS, LTV, acquisition volume) to continuously improve outcomes., • Collaborate cross-functionally:, • Partner with Marketing on messaging and creative assets., • Work with Data teams to refine attribution and reporting., • Coordinate with Product to ensure seamless tracking and API integrations., • Manage budgets: Own the affiliate budget and allocate spend efficiently., • Safeguard compliance: Uphold brand integrity, data privacy, and ethical marketing practices., • Engage with industry: Stay ahead of trends, tools, and innovations in affiliate and partnership marketing. Requirements • 3–5 years of experience in affiliate partnerships, ideally within adtech, media, SaaS, or networks., • Full understanding of different affiliate marketing channels and publisher types., • Proven track record of driving measurable growth through affiliate channels., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies., • Hands-on experience with affiliate networks (E.g. Impact, Partnerize, CJ, Rakuten)., • Skilled negotiator with experience structuring commission rates that drive profitable outcomes., • Excellent communication and relationship management skills across partners and internal teams., • Self-starter who thrives in fast-moving, startup-style environments, balancing strategy with execution. Nice to Have • Experience in advertiser acquisition across B2C, D2C, and B2B., • Familiarity with CRM systems (HubSpot ideally)., • Understanding of API-based partnerships and referral tracking., • Experience scaling affiliate programs globally. Success in this Role Looks Like • Growth in high-quality affiliate-sourced leads and conversions., • Strong partner satisfaction and retention., • Efficient ROI and meaningful contribution to overall revenue targets. Life at Sway Me Good • Small, collaborative team based in the UK, • Hybrid working: 3 on-site days weekly, • Quarterly socials, • 25 days paid holiday + Bank Holidays, • Flexible working culture, • Free parking, • Opportunities for promotion and professional growth as the company scales

Job Title: Administrator – Acquisitions Support Department: Business Integration / Acquisitions Reports To: Integration Manager Location: St. Albans, Hertfordshire Overview We are seeking an organised, proactive and client-focused Administrator to support our Acquisitions team as we onboard newly acquired wealth management firms and their client books into our business. You will play a key role in ensuring a seamless client experience during system migrations, re-onboarding, data transfer and communications. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys multi-stakeholder coordination and takes pride in delivering operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Data & Systems Migration • Support the transfer and verification of client records, financial data and documentation into internal CRM / portfolio systems., • Liaise with IT, compliance and operations teams to ensure accurate and timely data migration., • Assist with re-onboarding activities, including gathering KYC/AML information, documentation refresh and digital consent forms., • Prepare and issue onboarding packs and client communications., • Draft clear, compliant and client-friendly communications regarding administrative changes, new processes, systems, and points of contact., • Respond to client queries or escalate where necessary to advisers or transition leads., • Maintain project documentation, action logs, risk registers and milestones., • Assist in designing and improving transition processes, checklists and SOPs., • Provide administrative assistance to the Acquisitions Team, including meeting notes, scheduling and reporting. Skills & Experience Required Essential • Previous administrative experience in financial services, ideally wealth/asset management, private banking, or financial planning., • Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to multitask and work across multiple transition projects at once., • Competent using CRM and client management software (e.g., Intelliflo, Salesforce, XPlan, or similar)., • Understanding of FCA regulatory requirements, especially relating to onboarding, KYC/AML and client communication., • Experience supporting mergers & acquisitions, transitions or change management programmes., • Calm and professional under pressure., • Client-centric with a "white glove" service mindset., • Methodical, structured and compliance-aware., • Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset., • Team player who collaborates well across departments.

Quantity Surveyor required for a fast growing Main Contractor.This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong Main Contracting Quantity Surveyor to work on new build.Quantity Surveyors will be working closely with an experienced Commercial Manager acting as an understudy with fast track to promotion.Id

As a Deputy Manager, you will play a crucial role in our management team, ensuring the smooth operation of our retail store in the Store Manager's absence. At Halfords, we prioritise our core values and are committed to delivering exceptional customer service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: • Lead by example to foster a customer-centric culture., • Drive sales performance and maintain high service standards., • Manage daily store operations, including compliance with health and safety and retail standards., • Schedule and manage labor effectively., • Provide on-the-spot coaching to enhance team performance and customer experience., • A year of managerial experience in a retail sales environment., • Proven track record in coaching and managing colleagues., • Strong understanding of compliance and operational standards., • Ability to meet sales targets and deliver excellent customer metrics., • Commercial acumen and awareness of industry trends., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • 6 weeks of annual leave., • Quarterly performance bonuses., • 25% discount on most Halfords products and up to 50% off garage bills in Autocentres., • Discounts on groceries, shopping, insurance, and more., • Family & Friends Discount Events., • Opportunities for financial planning support through Wagestream., • Access to GP services 24/7., • Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares., • Health Cash Plan for well-being services and healthcare costs. At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

We are seeking an experienced and results‑driven General Manager to lead our fast‑paced, omnichannel Distribution Centre. Are you a dynamic leader ready to make a significant impact in a high-profile Distribution Centre?. A proven track record as a General Manager or in a senior site leadership