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From empowering entrepreneurs to build successful businesses, to supporting their clients arrange 'me time' moments, we’re in the business of elevating people - helping them to thrive and feel fantastic. Lifting others up can be hard, heavy work, and we passionately believe that the sense of purpose and personal satisfaction this brings are worth it. What started in Poland is now an international, cloud-based marketplace that’s scaling rapidly, connecting creative communities and opening up worlds of opportunities. Working in a rapidly growing, ever-changing scale-up comes with its own set of opportunities and challenges. If you prefer a stable environment, with clear processes and structures then, we've got to be honest, you won't always find that here. However, if you enjoy inventively solving problems with others, helping create clarity when things get confusing, and prioritising your own path within ambiguity, then the chances are that you'll love the opportunities available to grow your career at Booksy. As a Staff AI Product Manager reporting to the Director of Product in our Disruption Squad, your purpose will be to lead an internal incubator tasked with challenging the status quo of the beauty industry. In this role, you will lead the strategic development of next-generation, AI-native solutions to explore untapped market opportunities and redefine the user experience. You will be responsible for spearheading high-impact experimentation and investigating emerging technologies to ensure our product ecosystem remains at the forefront of the industry. Essentially, to ensure you succeed in this role you’re going to need… • Founding Mindset: Proven experience in startup environments or leading "zero-to-one" product initiatives as a founder or founding team member., • AI Fluency: A deep, practitioner-level understanding of how AI fundamentally shifts product development and user interaction cycles., • Radical Adaptability: The ability to operate effectively in a "destination unknown" environment where the technology landscape shifts every few weeks., • Strategic Disruption: A track record of identifying and executing experiments that challenge established business models. It will also help you to have… • Experience entering and scaling products within the US market., • A background in lead/senior roles such as Product Director or Head of Product within early-stage ventures., • Experience working in hybrid squads where engineers, designers, and PMs operate as a single, high-velocity unit. At a minimum we require conversational level English language skills. Why? English is our company language and is used for any business-wide communications, so we need you to be able to speak English to feel like an integrated part of Booksy. What we offer: • The opportunity to be part of something big - the world’s fastest growing beauty marketplace., • Flexible working hours and opportunity to work remotely within your country., • Work in a welcoming team which is always ready to help., • Opportunity to develop in an international environment - we have teams in 6 countries., • Additional benefits that might differ depending on the location. Sounds interesting? Apply by completing the recruitment form :) We're waiting for you! How AI helps us find great people Think of our AI tool as a really smart assistant for our recruitment team. Its job? To help us move faster, stay consistent, and make sure no great candidates are overlooked. Every application goes through the same AI review to help us spot skills that match the role - but don’t worry, AI never makes the decisions. Real people do. Our recruiters and hiring managers handle every final call. And we regularly review how the tool is used to keep things fair, ethical, and compliant with data protection laws. Curious about how it works? You can always ask how AI was used in your application - it won’t affect your chances in any way. If you have questions, just drop us a note - we’re happy to explain more. Our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We work in a highly creative and diverse industry so it goes without saying that we strive to create an inclusive environment for all. We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fair consideration in our hiring process. If you have any accessibility needs or require reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please contact us at _, so we can best support you . Kindly submit your application and CV in English to ensure it is successfully reviewed

Role: Finance and Procurement Manager Employer: Single Source Regulations Office Sector: Non-Departmental Public Body Location: London / Hybrid / Remote Salary: Up to £59,000 (pro rata) and Civil Service Pension + up to Zones 1-6 London oyster card + 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata) Closing Date: 26 June 2026 Interviews planned for: W/c 6 July 2026 Working pattern: Part-time (0.8 FTE). The SSRO welcomes flexible working arrangements. Introduction The Single Source Regulations Office (SSRO) is an executive non-departmental public body that supports the regulatory framework for single source defence contracts established by Part 2 of the Defence Reform Act 2014. It plays a key role in the regulation of the UK government’s ‘single source,’ or non-competitive, procurement of military goods, works and services. The framework places controls on the prices of qualifying defence contracts and requires greater transparency from defence contractors. In conducting its functions, the SSRO aims to ensure that government obtains good value for money in its expenditure on qualifying defence contracts, and that contractors are paid fair and reasonable prices. By working for the SSRO you will be an important part of a dynamic organisation. Our staff have a range of professional skills and include accountants, analysts, economists, researchers, and military experts. The SSRO is seeking a qualified accountant with experience in preparing and managing a corporate budget. This role involves managing a tight budget and provides an opportunity to tackle complex transactions working in an outsourced system environment. You will also be required to provide advice on the SSRO’s financial policies and ensuring compliance across the organisation. Working with the Head of Corporate Services, this role will also provide end-to-end procurement support for the organisation’s purchasing of goods and services. Whilst a procurement qualification is not needed for this role, some procurement experience (ideally gained in the public sector) is required. Role Responsibilities Finance • Lead on the preparation of the SSRO’s corporate budget and the subsequent management of it., • Ensuring regular review of expenditure takes place; developing relationships with budget holders and/or managers within SSRO and understanding their priorities and spending plans; providing advice and guidance., • Communicating and interpreting of financial data to non-financial managers to facilitate monitoring of annual spend outturn on projects and long-term contracts;, • Production of monthly, quarterly and annual budgets and forecast reporting., • Liaising with budget holders and/or managers to collate information and identify key financial risks, pressures and opportunities., • Adminstration of the quarterly drawdown of Grant-In-Aid funding., • Providing input into the development of and then ensuring compliance with finance and procurement policies and procedures., • Lead on the production of the Remunertion Report for inclusion in the Annual Report and Accounts., • Assist with the management of the outsourced finance and payroll contract and supplier., • Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to the budget and remuneration report., • Provide cover, as needed for the Finance Manager. Procurement • Provide end-to-end procurement support activity, while identifying and managing procurement risks, including:, • supporting service managers in identifying appropriate routes to market, production of procurement project plans, securing internal approvals and managing any market pre-engagement., • preparing and issuing procurement documentation and co-ordinating communications with bidders., • supporting evaluation panels, assisting the Legal Team with any contract negotiations and making the contract award; and, • fulfilling relevant transparency requirements, including the publishing of notices and compliance with relevant government procurement policy., • Contribute to the review and development of the SSRO’s Procurement Strategy, policy and processes. Undertake periodic reviews and updating of the SSRO’s procurement policy and procedures., • Manage the SSRO’s Contract Register and contract management processes., • Liaise with internal and external auditors on matters relating to procurement. General • Engage actively with internal and external stakeholders and work closely with them. Manage and maintain effective relationships., • Actively learn and develop your skills and experience., • Act with integrity, apply the SSRO’s governance procedures, and promote good governance., • Make best use of available technology and contribute to the delivery of new and innovative ways to deliver our work that improve quality and efficiency., • Promote the SSRO’s values., • Undertake such other duties as the SSRO may require, in line with business need., • Support working relationships with the MOD sponsor team, the internal audit function, NAO and HM Treasury., • Represent the SSRO in meetings and other forums as requested. Participate actively and constructively in discussions in line with the SSRO’s vision, values, objectives, and priorities. What skills do I need to be effective in this role? Essential criteria • AAT qualified or Part qualified accountant e.g., CAB, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA or equivalent, • Experience of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and supporting senior management with decision making., • Experience of supporting end-to-end procurement activity., • Strong financial analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, generate insights and construct solutions., • Good communication skills with the ability to explain financial data to non-financial managers., • Intermediate excel skills., • Demonstrable ability to meet deadlines and a “can do” attitude with the willingness and ability to work flexibly and undertake a wide variety of activities., • A natural team player who can interact easily with colleagues and have strong communication skills., • An ability to switch between tasks, to quickly get up-to-speed on new subjects and to deliver to sometimes challenging timetables, consistently delivering high quality and robust advice and support., • Strong communication skills, with ability to explain and defend a position to a variety of audiences and to express procurement issues in easy-to-understand plain English., • A team player who enjoys and has experience of working collaboratively with others., • An ability to build strong working relationships, internally and externally, and to engage with stakeholders at all levels in business and government. Desirable criteria • Relevant professional qualification(s), or part qualification in procurement and supply., • A good understanding of the defence sector., • Experience of contract relationship management, and an understanding of how that can deliver and improve value for money., • Experience of working in a similarly sized and funded NDPB, or a public body would be an advantage but is not essential Security clearance The role will require you to undergo and successfully secure national security vetting and obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. Applying for the position To apply for the position, please submit both of the following: • A covering letter of no more than 1000 words (font size 12), clearly explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as outlined above, using appropriate examples; and, • Your CV, setting out your qualifications and experience. This should clearly include any professional bodies of which you are a member. Applications that do not contain both covering letter and CV may be rejected. The SSRO embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. We recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. Contact point for applicants: _

The Representative Church Body (RCB) is the trustee of the Church of Ireland and develops policy to support the effective mission of parishes and dioceses. The Communications Manager will develop policy, coordinate training and oversee/deliver communications for the Church of Ireland. The RCB is seeking to recruit a proactive Communications Manager to advise church leaders and to liaise with media in relation to news items and current affairs. The role will include oversight of the Church of Ireland website and the preparation of news articles and social media content. The role will report directly to the Head of Synod Services and Communications. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide communications and media support to the Archbishop of Armagh Provide communications and media support to senior clergy, church spokespersons and committees Prepare research, briefing papers, articles etc. Assist church bodies with communications planning and advice communications policy Maintain a network of contacts with journalists and media Oversee the development of the Church of Ireland website and social media channels Manage the Website and Information Administrator Attend and report on significant church events Support the management team with internal communications Participate in an on-call rota Education, experience and competencies Education & training Essential Qualification in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or relevant discipline. Desirable Post graduate qualifications in a relevant and/or complementary discipline. Experience Essential At least 5 years experience working in communications or media for a complex organisation. Desirable Experience of working in a broad role covering the main duties and responsibilities of this position. Knowledge & skills Essential Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to support senior leaders. A strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in society in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Experience of producing written materials, using social media, audio visual output, photography, and design. Desirable An understanding of the church-state relations and the governance of the Church of Ireland. Other Essential Willing to work flexibly. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Hands-on capability. Able to work and live in Northern Ireland and Ireland with access to a car. The Representative Church Body reserves the right to amend these criteria for the purposes of shortlisting. Any amendments to the criteria will be applied equally to all candidates. Terms and Conditions of Appointment: Appointment: This is a permanent position. Hours of work: Full time (core 35-hour week). Location: Based in Belfast with travel to the Republic of Ireland as required Remuneration: Dependent on experience/qualifications. Applications To apply please send your CV to by 15th March 2025. Skills: Teamwrork communication skills. TLNT1_NI

Head of Retail Reports to: Director of Fundraising and Retail Hours:35 hours per week (full-time) Location:Montgomery House, Belfast BT1 4NX Campaign Service/Cause: Retail Remuneration:£47,343 - £50,568 Overall Purpose of Post The Head of Retail will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the organisations retail network and e-commerce platforms, driving income growth and profitability. They will support the Director of Fundraising in delivering a retail strategy aligned with the overall strategic direction of Cancer Focus Northern Ireland, ensuring retail contributes significantly to income generation and organisational impact. This post will require excellent leadership and people management skills combined with extensive experience of working across multi retail locations, whilst balancing strategy and operational delivery at all levels. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and deliver a retail strategy aligned with organisational and fundraising objectives Provide strong leadership and strategic insight to support the Director of Fundraising and the wider organisation Identify and drive growth opportunities, including expansion of the retail estate and new income-generating initiatives Develop and grow e-commerce across multiple platforms to increase income and reach Embed organisational values across the retail function, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability and innovation. Retail Operations Ensure best practice retail standards are implemented across all locations, including Gift Aid processing compliance Maintain high operational standards across shops, including customer service, stock management, pricing and visual merchandising Ensure brand consistency across all retail outlets Manage and oversee the social media activity delivered by Shop Mangers to drive sales and engagement Ensure GDPR compliance in relation to customer and Gift Aid donor database Oversee stock management to support seasonal demand and optimise supply. Volunteer Engagement Develop and implement strategies to recruit, retain and engage volunteers for Shop Managers within each of the retail outlets Ensure volunteers are appropriately trained, supported, and recognised for their contribution. Line Management / Teamworking Lead, motivate and develop the retail team, fostering a high-performance collaborative culture Effectively manage direct reports, setting clear objectives and expectations Ensure compliance with organisational HR policies, procedures, and professional standards Support recruitment, onboarding, training and development of staff and volunteers Contribute to the organisational strategic and cross-departmental initiatives. Financial Performance / Governance Lead on and manage retail budgets, income targets and cost controls Drive profitability and maximise income from donated goods Monitor and analyse sales performance, KPIs and financial data to inform decision-making Prepare monthly performance reports with insights and recommendations for improvement Review profit and loss reports, identifying trends and addressing variances Work closely with Finance department to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolve any discrepancies Utilise Chariot reporting system to track sales and Gift Aid performance and communicate insights to retail teams Ensure robust cash handling and security processes are adhered to across all retail locations Ensure compliance with organisational policies and governance standards. Health & Safety Conduct annual risk assessments and implement risk management strategies Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and organisational policies Oversee health and safety training for staff and volunteers Implement and monitor actions from fire risk assessments. Estate Management Identify new property opportunities and present recommendations for expansion Liaise with property consultants on maintenance and property related matters Manage the property portfolio including leases, rent reviews and key contract dates Oversee storage facilities to meet operational needs Plan and manage shop refurbishments within budget Ensure all premises meet the health and safety standards Manage storage units to meet shop demands as appropriate. Internal and External Relationships Collaborate with fundraising and communications teams to maximise retail-related income and donor engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and sector peers Represent Cancer Focus Northern Ireland at external retail and sector events as required Other Undertake any additional duties reasonably required by the Director of Fundraising and Retail This Job Description is not exhaustive. It merely acts as a guide and may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the charity at any time after discussion with the post holder. Person Specification The below specification shows the essential skills, abilities, knowledge and/or qualifications required to be able to carry out the duties of this post. Therefore, please address in a covering letter, each criterion listed in the specification, drawing upon all of your experience, whether at work of on a voluntary basis. Essential Criteria Experience Significant experience in a senior leadership role within the charity retail or wider retail sector Proven track record of developing and delivering retail strategies that drive income growth Demonstrable experience managing budgets and delivering against financial targets Proven track record of managing and leading team members within the retail function. Skills Strong strategic thinking with excellent negotiation and influencing skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders Proven ability to work on own initiative managing time and tasks effectively, work in cross-functional teams and remain flexible Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Enthusiasm, drive and commitment to continuous improvement Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office including Excel, databases and reporting tools. Other Ability to occasionally work outside normal office hours and/or weekends Applicants will hold a full, current driving license with business insurance and access to the use of a car to carry out the duties of the post. Desirable Criteria Experience Experience in developing and growing e-commerce and digital retail channels Experience and knowledge of using Chariot reporting systems Additional Information Terms and Conditions of Employment Successful applicants must provide proof of their right to work in the UK. (This will be evidenced in the first instance by being in possession of a British or Irish passport or a valid UK Work Permit). A satisfactory basic AccessNI check. Applicants who have a criminal record will be treated fairly and not discriminated automatically because of a conviction or other information revealed. Applicants with criminal records will be reviewed in line with Cancer Focus Northern Irelands policy on the recruitment of Ex-offenders. Cancer Focus Northern Ireland has a written policy on the Secure Handling, Use, Storage and Retention of Disclosure information. Satisfactory reference checks. 6 months probationary period. Evidence of relevant academic and professional qualifications. Evidence of appropriate vehicle documentation (i.e. driving licence and insurance cover) must be provided where the role necessitates travel on company business in own vehicle. Benefits Flexible working policy 25 days Annual Leave, plus 12 statutory days (pro rata for those working less than 35 hrs per week) 2 additional days of annual leave after 5 years service and a further 3 days after 10 years service Enhanced Maternity / Adoption Pay Enhanced Occupational Sick Pay Scheme Contributory Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Mileage Allowance at the prevailing HMRC rate Life Assurance Healthcare Plan Disability Cancer Focus NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications are dealt with in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act. A person is disabled if they have, or have had, a physical or mental impairment which has, or has had, a substantial and long-term adverse effect on your ability to carry out normal day to day activities. If you consider yourself to have a disability relevant to the position for which you are applying, please contact us so that we can process your application fairly, make any specific arrangements for your interview, and make any necessary reasonable adjustments or adaptations, or provide any aids to assist you in completing the duties of the post if appointed. Equal Opportunities Cancer Focus NI is an Equal Opportunities Employer and all applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit. Application Process The closing date/time for submission of CV and cover letter is 5pm, 19th June 2026. First Round Interviews: w/c 6th July 2026. We are often unable to offer alternative interview dates. If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date copy of your CV and cover letter before this date/time to: or, mailed to: Human Resources, Cancer Focus NI, 6th Floor Montgomery House, 29-33 Montgomery Street, Belfast BT1 4NX We cannot accept applications received after the closing date/time. Guidance Notes on Applying for our role Please ensure your CV is up-to-date and accurate. Cancer Focus NI will not make assumptions from the title of your post(s) or the nature of any employing organisation(s) as to your skills and experience gained. If you do not provide sufficient detail, including the appropriate dates needed to meet any eligibility criteria, your application may be rejected. ONLY the details provided by you in your CV and cover letter will be used for determining your eligibility for the post/shortlisting purposes. Skills: Retail Strategy Senior Leadership Operations Management e-Commerce Strategy Compliance Budget Setting & Management Performance Analysis Benefits: Flexible Working Policy 25 days annual leave, plus statutory days Contributory Pension Scheme Life Assurance Healthcare Plan Cycle Scheme TLNT1_NI