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BEGINNINGS at Baker McKenzie is an 18-month social mobility-focused development programme for Year 12 students interested in a career in law. As a global firm that values diverse thought and inclusive opportunities, Baker McKenzie is passionate about breaking down barriers for talent from all backgrounds and communities. Each year, 20 students will be selected to join the programme and attend regular events both in-person and online. These include virtual skills sessions that develop an individual’s academic prowess and employability in law, as well as engaging networking opportunities and a three-day summer work experience placement in our London offices. Students will also have a dedicated mentor assigned to them who will invest the time, advice and training needed to see them succeed. This is alongside a team that’s there to ensure you’re supported at every stage of your academic journey – from UCAS and exam guidance to pre-university preparation. If you show a strong commitment and a real passion for a future in law, you could be invited to join our FUTURES at Baker McKenzie programme. This offers further support and development opportunities during your first year of university. You could also receive financial support and a place on our First Year Insight Scheme. Eligibility Requirements You must be in Year 12 (England and Wales), S5 (Scotland) or Lower Sixth (Northern Ireland) and be attending, and have always attended a state funded, non-fee paying school/college. You must also meet one of the following to take part in this programme: • You have been in, or are currently in, local authority care, • You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received free school meals, Pupil Premium, Education Maintenance Allowance and/or 16 to 19 Bursary, • You are, or have been a full-time or part-time carer, • You came to the UK as a refugee or asylum seeker, • Your main household earner’s occupation is categorised as a routine or manual occupation, • You are attending a state school or college with below average A-Level or Higher point score and/or low rate of progression to higher education, • You grew up in a household where no parent or guardian attended University Note: Young people who meet the local authority care criterion do not need to meet any other criterion. If your application is successful, you will be invited to a virtual interview between February and March – after which we will determine whether we will offer you a space on the programme. You must also be able to complete the three-day summer work experience at our offices in London. This will be paid and all travel and accommodation expenses will be covered throughout the programme. Application Guidance Work experience Work experience isn’t a necessity for this scheme and we do not score this on your application form. However, some of these fields under the work experience section are mandatory to complete, so please follow the steps below: • Select ‘Yes’ to the question is this your current job, • Select 1/12/2025 in the start date field, • Enter ‘Not applicable’ in the company name and title fields, • Please leave the other fields blank Education We do not require information about your previous academic record and we do not score this on your application form. However, some of the fields under the education section are mandatory to complete, so please follow the steps below: • Select ‘United Kingdom’ under the location field, • Select ‘Beginnings’ under the Institution/University/School field, • Select ‘Other’ under the degree type field, • Leave all other education fields blank

Location: London, United Kingdom Industry: FMCG Beauty Reports To: Senior Director, Talent Management and Development Help Forge the Future of our Global Workforce As a global leader in Beauty, Wella Company is known for its innovative products and commitment to excellence, creativity, diversity, inclusion and growth. We are seeking a dedicated and strategic Senior Talent Manager who will help to drive our people agenda and shape the future success of how we develop & invest in our talents and teams. This role plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing our talent processes relating to Culture & Inclusion, Employee Engagement, Performance Management and Learning & Development. Central to this role is the ability to balance strategic planning with operational execution with key responsibilities for advancing engagement, fostering learning and development and ensuring robust talent management processes across the total company. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to nurture a thriving, high-performing workforce. This role partners with the broader HR team on cross-functional initiatives and works collaboratively to drive strategic goals, contributing to the organization’s commitment to an inclusive, engaging, and growth-focused work environment. The ideal candidate will have had prior Talent experience and bring with them an AI, data-driven mindset, strong communication skills and a passion for developing people-centric solutions that align with our Company's vision. Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities involve designing and implementing robust talent processes that drive organizational performance, foster employee engagement and build future leadership capabilities, by focusing on three core pillars: Cultivating Engagement, Inclusion & Culture • Operational Duties: Manage day-to-day talent operations and annual operating cycles related to employee engagement surveys, performance management, succession planning & L&D initiatives. Acts as the bridge with the HRIS team to integrate changes into HR Systems. Ensure compliance with policies and uphold best practices in all processes., • Employee Engagement: Design & execute innovative global engagement initiatives that boost engagement and foster a vibrant, inclusive, and connected company culture., • Listen & Act: Deploy cutting-edge listening strategies (surveys, focus groups, analytics) to understand the pulse of the organization and translate insights into actionable initiatives., • Champion DE&I and Belonging: Serve as the guardian of Wella Company values, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard and empowered to contribute their best work. Implement global DE&I initiatives to foster the overall DE&I strategy. Elevating Performance, Potential & Impact • Strategic Workforce Planning : Develop and implement talent management strategies aligned with business goals and conduct workforce planning to identify talent gaps., • Performance Management: Manage robust goal-setting frameworks and feedback loops that align individual impact with our global framework of Simplicity, Speed, Accountability & Intensity (SSAI). Revisit traditional reviews into forward-looking, continuous growth and development conversations that inspire excellence and unlock potential. Ensure an integrated talent management approach online with the respective HRIS, for a positive employee experience., • Talent Management and Succession Planning: Develop and maintain talent pipelines, succession plans, and career development frameworks. Support the HR function to conduct regular talent reviews and ensure readiness for critical roles, supporting business continuity and growth. Igniting Growth & Mastery (Learning & Development) • Curate Learning: Design, implement and manage a dynamic global L&D ecosystem, curating a mix of internal and external learning opportunities (workshops, digital platforms, coaching) tailored to future skills. Tailor training solutions and evaluate the effectiveness of development activities to ensure ongoing capability building., • Build & Secure Future Skills: Utilise AI and a digital approach to proactively identify organizational capability gaps and build strategic programs to upskill and reskill our workforce for tomorrow's challenges., • Foster a Learning Culture: Champion a culture of curiosity and continuous learning, making growth a core part of the company talent strategy. Qualifications Key Requirements: • A strategic thinker with proven experience in a global HR or Talent Management role. Strong understanding of standard HR practices within the annual people process cycles and the ability to drive consistent execution at relevant touchpoints., • A data-driven decision-maker with a keen eye for human dynamics and passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences., • Excellent communication skills and influencer capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels, across all cultures., • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, consistent follow through and complete tasks within timelines., • Results-driven and solution-oriented, with a proactive approach to challenges., • Comfortable working with ambiguity, in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to act with pragmatism, commercialism and composure., • Exposure to HR analytics tools and proficiency in Excel at no less than intermediate level., • Proficiency in drafting reports, policies and processes with clarity and precision., • Capability to work interdependently across different functions and cultural contexts within the organization., • Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Desirable Qualifications: • Certifications such as CIPD, • Proficiency in additional language(s), • Relevant Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable field, • Education: Degree-level qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. CIPD accreditation (or equivalent) desirable., • Professional Experience: Proven track record in a HR or talent management role within the beauty, FMCG, or related sectors. Demonstrable expertise in engagement survey management, learning and development, and succession planning. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Hackney is ambitious, pioneering, and proud. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced senior leader to join our Children’s Integrated Commissioning Service. The Children’s Integrated Commissioning Service is the architect of a system that supports our children to thrive. We don’t just manage contracts; we design the entire network of services for children and families. We bring together health, education, social care and VCS partners to work as one, ensuring every child gets the right help, at the right time, in the right way. We are looking for passionate, creative, and determined people to join our team and to lead wider strategic thinking across the Council and the NHS, aligning the developments within children’s and education services to wider corporate plans and cementing relationships with providers both within and beyond our community. About The Role We have two, full-time permanent positions we are recruiting to. As a Lead Resources Officer, you will work with the Resources Manager to support the day-to-day operations of the Commissioning & Resources Hub to source individual packages of care, support, and educational provision for children and their families. The post manages the most complex cases, leads on practice development, and provides expert consultation. You’ll be a role model and mentor to the rest of the team, driving up quality standards and help develop junior members of staff. You will be our expert on quality assurance for externally commissioned care, support and education arrangements and support rigorous financial monitoring and oversight, maintaining effective relationships with Council officers. All this whilst improving outcomes for children and families whilst securing best value for Hackney. As a Lead Resources Officer, You Will – Promote Best Value: Lead the commissioning of complex care, support, and education packages, focusing on securing the best outcomes for children with the highest needs in regulated settings. – Lead from the front: You’ll regularly step up in a duty manager role, building and providing expert coaching, development, and training to a team of up to 9 staff members – Be a Guardian of Quality: Ensure every pound counts by undertaking quality assurance and rigorous financial monitoring of commissioned arrangements, ensuring full compliance and delivering the best value to the Council. – Champion Compliance: Uphold the highest standards by ensuring all procurement and individual commissioning processes comply with financial regulations and Contracts Standing Orders, while managing service reviews and contracts. – Drive Service Improvement: Shape the future of our service by contributing to commissioning projects, including market analysis and options appraisal, and preparing strategic information for senior managers on emerging trends and opportunities – Inspire a culture of change: Act as a catalyst and a coach, building momentum and empowering our teams to embrace new ways of working. – Embed Our Values: Ensuring all commissioning activity is embedded in Hackney’s systemic, trauma-informed, and anti-racist approach to working with children and young people. Who are we looking for? You’ll be a highly skilled negotiator with excellent communication skills who is able to manage demanding relationships with stakeholders and suppliers. You will be driven by a relentless desire to make things better for children. You are curious, brave, and you believe in the power of collaboration You Will Bring • Considerable knowledge and experience of commissioning and purchasing and/or management of care, support, or educational arrangements for children and their families, • Expert Commissioning & Negotiation: You will bring a considerable understanding of commissioning and monitoring techniques, be a highly skilled negotiator, and demonstrate the ability to analyse, challenge, and interpret complex financial data to deliver best value for the Council., • Strategic Problem Solving & Data Analysis: You need the ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative information, design creative and cost-effective solutions for the diverse needs of children and young people, and effectively communicate complex information to diverse audiences. –Stakeholder and Relationship Management: You will have the ability to manage demanding relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, utilise influencing skills to reach mutually agreeable solutions, and build purposeful working relationships with key stakeholders and peers to command trust and confidence. • Exceptional organisational skills: You’ll be comfortable working in a fast paced, high-pressure environment demonstrating initiative and effective workload management, and managing conflicting deadlines and priorities., • Commitment to Our Values: A deep and demonstrable commitment to anti-racist practice. You will be able to think creatively and apply a systemic, trauma-informed approach to your leadership, processes, and policies., • Resilience & Communication: The ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment, with highly developed communication skills to influence senior stakeholders, partners, and providers. Why Hackney? • Our Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model informs everything we do., • Following on from our Anti Racist Summit in October 2023 we remain committed to dismantling systemic racism, discrimination, injustice and making anti-racism a foundation of our practice., • We provide wide-ranging and excellent training and development opportunities; we will help you to develop excellent practice, leading to career advancement at your own pace., • We are an innovative borough where we collaborate to support change for the children and families we work for and for each other. Ready to build the future with us? If you’re ready to move beyond the ordinary and do work that truly matters, we want to hear from you. Further Reading Children’s Integrated Commissioning Strategy 2025/26-2026/27 As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below. We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s. To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application. As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description. We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. Closing date for applications: 14 December 2025 (22:59) Interview date: W/c 12 January 2026 We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive. Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce. The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:

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