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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. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter, passionate with a proven flair to establish and drive new business opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding our business opportunities across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building and nurturing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and creating strategic partnerships to elevate the company's presence in the market. As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in setting the direction of business growth strategies and collaborate with leadership to shape the future of the organization. What you'll do: • Lead Business Development Efforts: Secure new business opportunities, focusing on strategic growth within key markets and sectors. Drive revenue by identifying high-potential leads, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts while achieving or exceeding sales targets., • Prospecting and Qualification: Identify and reach out to potential customers, defining your ideal customer by profiling key demographics. Conduct di scovery cal ls and meetings to understand customer needs, challenges, and pain points, qualifying requirements at the early stages of engagement., • Relationship Management: Build long-lasting relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders to ensure high-level satisfaction and trust. Engage and manage key partner relationships, introducing partners to customers at the right time., • Proposal & Contract Negotiation: Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and contracts that align with client needs and company goals. Negotiate terms and conditions at all levels, striving for the best outcome for both customer and company., • Strategic Partnerships and Networking: Cultivate partnerships with external organizations and industry influencers to enhance business reach, revenue, and market position. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the company and build relationships with potential clients and partners., • Accountability and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the business regarding activities, sales forecasts, and strategic recommendations. Ensure CRM accountability, managing opportunities through the sales cycle, and providing clear weekly updates to key stakeholders. What you'll bring:, • A track record of delivering new business telecoms sales/deals into midsized to large national businesses., • Strong understanding of and engagement in Connectivity, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, • Commercially savvy - adept at optimizing a diverse range of revenue-driving KPIs, • Proven track record to secure national telecommunication accounts to prospect, present and close sales., • Experience in a matrix, complex, sales and customer focused organisation - and ideally comfortable exposure in a build and grow business environment., • Resilient in the face of obstacles and experienced in working in a young business with rapidly changing capabilities and demands., • Relentless focus on achieving sales results even in the face of obstacles and the challenges of a fast-evolving business. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences Sky Business: Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day. We also provide communication services to its customers including Sky WiFI and Sky Ethernet. Our heartland is the licensed trade - pubs, bars and hotels - but we also provide entertainment and connectivity services to oil rigs, sports stadiums, offices, care homes and hospitals, just to name a few! How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: This role is a Field based and involve travel around the UK including regular visits to Sky Offices, including our head office in Isleworth 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.

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. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter, passionate with a proven flair to establish and drive new business opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding our business opportunities across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building and nurturing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and creating strategic partnerships to elevate the company's presence in the market. As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in setting the direction of business growth strategies and collaborate with leadership to shape the future of the organization. What you'll do: • Lead Business Development Efforts: Secure new business opportunities, focusing on strategic growth within key markets and sectors. Drive revenue by identifying high-potential leads, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts while achieving or exceeding sales targets., • Prospecting and Qualification: Identify and reach out to potential customers, defining your ideal customer by profiling key demographics. Conduct di scovery cal ls and meetings to understand customer needs, challenges, and pain points, qualifying requirements at the early stages of engagement., • Relationship Management: Build long-lasting relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders to ensure high-level satisfaction and trust. Engage and manage key partner relationships, introducing partners to customers at the right time., • Proposal & Contract Negotiation: Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and contracts that align with client needs and company goals. Negotiate terms and conditions at all levels, striving for the best outcome for both customer and company., • Strategic Partnerships and Networking: Cultivate partnerships with external organizations and industry influencers to enhance business reach, revenue, and market position. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the company and build relationships with potential clients and partners., • Accountability and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the business regarding activities, sales forecasts, and strategic recommendations. Ensure CRM accountability, managing opportunities through the sales cycle, and providing clear weekly updates to key stakeholders. What you'll bring:, • A track record of delivering new business telecoms sales/deals into midsized to large national businesses., • Strong understanding of and engagement in Connectivity, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, • Commercially savvy - adept at optimizing a diverse range of revenue-driving KPIs, • Proven track record to secure national telecommunication accounts to prospect, present and close sales., • Experience in a matrix, complex, sales and customer focused organisation - and ideally comfortable exposure in a build and grow business environment., • Resilient in the face of obstacles and experienced in working in a young business with rapidly changing capabilities and demands., • Relentless focus on achieving sales results even in the face of obstacles and the challenges of a fast-evolving business. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences Sky Business: Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day. We also provide communication services to its customers including Sky WiFI and Sky Ethernet. Our heartland is the licensed trade - pubs, bars and hotels - but we also provide entertainment and connectivity services to oil rigs, sports stadiums, offices, care homes and hospitals, just to name a few! How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: This role is a Field based and involve travel around the UK including regular visits to Sky Offices, including our head office in Isleworth 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.

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. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter, passionate with a proven flair to establish and drive new business opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding our business opportunities across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building and nurturing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and creating strategic partnerships to elevate the company's presence in the market. As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in setting the direction of business growth strategies and collaborate with leadership to shape the future of the organization. What you'll do: • Lead Business Development Efforts: Secure new business opportunities, focusing on strategic growth within key markets and sectors. Drive revenue by identifying high-potential leads, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts while achieving or exceeding sales targets., • Prospecting and Qualification: Identify and reach out to potential customers, defining your ideal customer by profiling key demographics. Conduct di scovery cal ls and meetings to understand customer needs, challenges, and pain points, qualifying requirements at the early stages of engagement., • Relationship Management: Build long-lasting relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders to ensure high-level satisfaction and trust. Engage and manage key partner relationships, introducing partners to customers at the right time., • Proposal & Contract Negotiation: Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and contracts that align with client needs and company goals. Negotiate terms and conditions at all levels, striving for the best outcome for both customer and company., • Strategic Partnerships and Networking: Cultivate partnerships with external organizations and industry influencers to enhance business reach, revenue, and market position. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the company and build relationships with potential clients and partners., • Accountability and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the business regarding activities, sales forecasts, and strategic recommendations. Ensure CRM accountability, managing opportunities through the sales cycle, and providing clear weekly updates to key stakeholders. What you'll bring:, • A track record of delivering new business telecoms sales/deals into midsized to large national businesses., • Strong understanding of and engagement in Connectivity, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, • Commercially savvy - adept at optimizing a diverse range of revenue-driving KPIs, • Proven track record to secure national telecommunication accounts to prospect, present and close sales., • Experience in a matrix, complex, sales and customer focused organisation - and ideally comfortable exposure in a build and grow business environment., • Resilient in the face of obstacles and experienced in working in a young business with rapidly changing capabilities and demands., • Relentless focus on achieving sales results even in the face of obstacles and the challenges of a fast-evolving business. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences Sky Business: Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day. We also provide communication services to its customers including Sky WiFI and Sky Ethernet. Our heartland is the licensed trade - pubs, bars and hotels - but we also provide entertainment and connectivity services to oil rigs, sports stadiums, offices, care homes and hospitals, just to name a few! How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: This role is a Field based and involve travel around the UK including regular visits to Sky Offices, including our head office in Isleworth 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.

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. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter, passionate with a proven flair to establish and drive new business opportunities. In this role, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding our business opportunities across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building and nurturing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and creating strategic partnerships to elevate the company's presence in the market. As a Senior Business Development Manager, you will play a key role in setting the direction of business growth strategies and collaborate with leadership to shape the future of the organization. What you'll do: • Lead Business Development Efforts: Secure new business opportunities, focusing on strategic growth within key markets and sectors. Drive revenue by identifying high-potential leads, preparing proposals, and negotiating contracts while achieving or exceeding sales targets., • Prospecting and Qualification: Identify and reach out to potential customers, defining your ideal customer by profiling key demographics. Conduct di scovery cal ls and meetings to understand customer needs, challenges, and pain points, qualifying requirements at the early stages of engagement., • Relationship Management: Build long-lasting relationships with C-suite executives and key stakeholders to ensure high-level satisfaction and trust. Engage and manage key partner relationships, introducing partners to customers at the right time., • Proposal & Contract Negotiation: Prepare and deliver compelling proposals, presentations, and contracts that align with client needs and company goals. Negotiate terms and conditions at all levels, striving for the best outcome for both customer and company., • Strategic Partnerships and Networking: Cultivate partnerships with external organizations and industry influencers to enhance business reach, revenue, and market position. Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to promote the company and build relationships with potential clients and partners., • Accountability and Reporting: Provide regular updates to the business regarding activities, sales forecasts, and strategic recommendations. Ensure CRM accountability, managing opportunities through the sales cycle, and providing clear weekly updates to key stakeholders. What you'll bring:, • A track record of delivering new business telecoms sales/deals into midsized to large national businesses., • Strong understanding of and engagement in Connectivity, • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, • Commercially savvy - adept at optimizing a diverse range of revenue-driving KPIs, • Proven track record to secure national telecommunication accounts to prospect, present and close sales., • Experience in a matrix, complex, sales and customer focused organisation - and ideally comfortable exposure in a build and grow business environment., • Resilient in the face of obstacles and experienced in working in a young business with rapidly changing capabilities and demands., • Relentless focus on achieving sales results even in the face of obstacles and the challenges of a fast-evolving business. The Rewards: There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences Sky Business: Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day. We also provide communication services to its customers including Sky WiFI and Sky Ethernet. Our heartland is the licensed trade - pubs, bars and hotels - but we also provide entertainment and connectivity services to oil rigs, sports stadiums, offices, care homes and hospitals, just to name a few! How you'll work: We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process. Your office base: This role is a Field based and involve travel around the UK including regular visits to Sky Offices, including our head office in Isleworth 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.

Who are we? South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight. Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life. About the job The Head of Fleet Maintenance is a pivotal leadership role within South Western Rail, responsible for overseeing Train Maintenance Centres, operations and outstations stabling locations. This strategic position drives excellence in maintenance and fleet performance, ensuring operational reliability and service quality across the network. At the heart of this role is exceptional people leadership. The Head of Fleet Maintenance leads a large, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance culture built on trust, collaboration and continuous development. By empowering individuals and teams, the role cultivates accountability, innovation and a shared commitment to safety and customer satisfaction. This leader brings track and train technologies together, acting as the principal liaison between internal departments and external partners. They champion cross-functional integration, ensuring seamless communication and delivery across the business. With a focus on asset optimisation and long-term value creation, the role promotes a people-first approach, prioritising wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth to drive sustainable success. Your main responsibilities will be: Safety and performance: Ensure the safety of colleagues, customers, and assets through robust maintenance practices and a safety-first culture. Drive improvements in train performance, punctuality, and reliability by reducing technical defects and service cancellations. Innovation and Technology: Lead the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies and data-driven maintenance strategies. Embed a culture of innovation across the fleet function. External and Internal Stakeholder Engagement: Represent the fleet function at senior level, building strong relationships with internal departments, industry partners and regulatory bodies. Our People: Build and sustain an inclusive, high-performing team culture that attracts, develops and retains top talent. Champion employee engagement, wellbeing, and leadership development to support long-term organisational growth. Financial Sustainability: Deliver cost efficiencies through smarter maintenance practices, supply chain optimisation and collaborative industry partnerships. Contribute to long-term financial planning (Opex and Capex) to support the region's business objectives. Change Leadership: Lead the fleet maintenance function through significant industry transformation, including the integration of the Wessex region and the transition to Great British Railways. Ensure operational continuity and team resilience during periods of change. Customer: Deliver a consistently high-quality, reliable and well-presented fleet that enhances the customer journey. Set new standards for fleet maintenance that ensures SWR is an industry-leading operator. Sustainability and Social Value: Lead initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of fleet operations, including energy and carbon reduction plans. Strengthen SWR's social value by contributing to community engagement and sustainable transport goals. Business and Partnerships: Engage across all functions within the business to support business planning, forecasting, business reporting and delivering against KPIs, both internally and externally. You'll need to be: • Degree level qualified in an appropriate engineering or business discipline., • Proven leadership skills and excellent interpersonal communication skills., • Ability to act strategically and interact with senior colleagues and equivalent external stakeholders., • Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and listening., • Demonstrate good organisation skills including the ability to prioritise effectively, delegate and deliver high quality work to deadlines., • Able to evidence strong commercial awareness, negotiation at all levels and are customer orientated., • Presents ideas and recommendations in a clear and convincing manner to influence others to make the right decisions for the organisation., • Ability to inspire and develop others to deliver business goals and achieve their potential., • A technical knowledge of traction and rolling stock., • A good knowledge of train maintenance depots or comparable production environment., • Good general understanding of the UK rail industry., • Clear visible understanding of safety issues related to public transport vehicles or systems., • Experience of working within a train operating company or industry infrastructure environment About the location Wimbledon Traincare Depot is a short walk from Wimbledon Park station and recently welcomed its first Class 701 train, marking a significant milestone in the £1bn transformation of suburban travel. Our current fleet operating on the suburban network (Class 455 and 458 trains) will be replaced over a 2 year period with 90 brand new 701's. Drivers, maintenance and other depot colleagues are currently in training to develop the new skills needed for the next generation of trains that will be fitted with all new modern technology. Wimbledon depot will eventually become the new maintenance home for the entire Class 701 fleet. Working pattern Working an average of 37 hours per week over 5 days Normally Mon-Fri, 0900-1700, however will manage hours, days and locations as business needs dictate. The Reward In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits including free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employee, free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependant), 75% discount on many other train operating companies and an excellent pension scheme. Applicants who require a visa, must have at least 6 months remaining at the time of their appointment. For more information and to submit an application please go to:

evelopment Manager - Major Gifts Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working - minimum 2-3 days on campus) Salary: £45,025 per annum Contract: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: midday Friday 16 January 2026 Interviews in person: TBC 28 or 29 Jan 2026 Help to shape the future of philanthropy and alumni engagement at Kingston University. Kingston University is an incredible place to work. For over 125 years, we've been shaping student futures through academic excellence and forward-thinking teaching. Our recent TEF Gold rating reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding education and research. Through our ambitious Town House Strategy, we're embedding a progressive new model of education and driving innovation through partnerships with businesses, communities, and organisations. The Development, Alumni Relations and Engagement (DARE) team plays a vital role in delivering these ambitions. With a global alumni community of over 270,000, we foster meaningful relationships that drive philanthropic support, unlock partnerships, and enhance the University's reputation and reach. The Role As Development Manager - Major Gifts, you will be a senior member of the DARE team, responsible for generating philanthropic income to meet ambitious annual targets. Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, you will: • Manage a portfolio of high-value donors (individuals, trusts & foundations, corporates), personally soliciting gifts of £10,000+., • Support the pipeline of mid-level prospects and help develop ultra-high-net-worth individuals for transformative gifts., • Deliver against KPIs and income targets, contributing to our goal of growing major giving from £450,000 annually to £1 million within three years. About You You will be an experienced and driven fundraiser with: • A proven track record of securing and stewarding four-figure and above gifts., • Strong influencing and communication skills, with confidence engaging high-profile individuals., • Experience managing a varied portfolio and achieving ambitious KPIs. Why Join Us? • Hybrid working (minimum 2-3 days on campus)., • A supportive, ambitious team committed to innovation and impact. Apply now and bring your expertise, passion, and authentic self to Kingston University. Please share a copy of your profile or CV with Philippa at Charity People as the first step. Benefits include: • Generous holiday entitlement of 35 days (from entry at all levels), in addition to bank holidays, • Three 'meeting free' weeks each year to create space for reflection and time to plan for the period ahead, • Flexible working - we can consider and accommodate various work patterns, • Family-friendly policies that support the needs of our employees, • Exceptional professional development opportunities Key Details • Location: Kingston upon Thames (Hybrid working, 2-3 days/week on campus), • Closing Date: midday on Friday 16 Jan, • Interview Date: in person provisionally 28 or 29 Jan Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.