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White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Manager, Compensation Consulting About this role Here at Capital One, Compensation is an important component of our Total Rewards strategy which focuses on Delivering Total Rewards that compel the best people to join and stay with Capital One and empower them to live their best lives. We are looking for a Manager, Compensation to join our International compensation team and who are detailed, results-oriented and flexible with the ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment. This role is responsible for designing, planning, and implementing compensation programs, policies, and procedures across our international footprint. We work in a business-casual, collaborative environment where one’s contributions are recognised, successes are elevated and effort is rewarded. We bring an analytically rigorous, data-driven approach to compensation and are focused on improving the associate experience including associate understanding of pay. The ideal candidate for this role should exhibit strong communication, influencing, and problem solving skills towards all stakeholders. Experience gathering requirements and digging into the details of business objectives along with the ability to translate these requirements into terms that others can develop solutions for is critical. We bring a data-driven approach to compensation. If you have a passion for analysing compensation and want to be part of a winning team, then this is the job for you! What you’ll do * Partner with HR and senior business leaders to develop pay programs for our International Business while exhibiting strong communication, influencing, and problem solving skills and ensuring alignment with the HR and business strategy for Capital One internationally * Deliver expert compensation consulting and develop proposals and presentations about compensation programs (including market data and appropriate pay levels/targets) to influence and educate senior level decision-makers * Serve as the primary compensation point of contact for mid-year and year-end compensation cycles for assigned client groups, ensuring smooth execution and managing within internal and external controls * Contribute to strategic compensation projects, key initiatives or processes horizontally across client groups * Collaborate with recruiters to develop competitive offer packages for external hires * Perform deep analysis on effectiveness and competitiveness of existing compensation programs and model potential impact of alternatives * Conduct benchmarking and job evaluations using market data and internal evaluation, and regularly analyse our market position on jobs; make recommendations on market adjustments * Research and formulate recommendations on external and internal employment offers, job leveling, and internal equity adjustments through the use of salary surveys and internal compensation tools * Draft plans, educational materials, and communications designed to provide associates, managers, and HR partners with timely and accurate information regarding compensation initiatives * Be an influential HR leader who thinks beyond compensation programs and builds strategic initiatives in close partnership with our HR analytics and benefits teams * Demonstrate an understanding of labour and pay equity laws to effectively audit, analyse and develop internal compensation practices inclusive of corrective actions as needed * Provide compliance consultation to HR and your business clients What we’re looking for * Compensation management experience, preferably within a regulated industry * High level of experience with building compensation models and conducting pay analysis * Experience in a client consulting role * Advanced Google Sheets / Excel skills (VBA, macros, array functions) and experience in developing data-based stories in Powerpoint / Google Slides * Great attention to detail to understand compensation analytics and how to present to senior business leaders * Ability to work cross-functionally and globally with lots of stakeholders to drive compensation decisions * Experience with Workday (desirable) * Experience with benchmarking tools (BetterComp) or reporting tools (Tableau, Business Objects) * Knowledge of human resources and compensation, including knowledge of Local laws/regulations relating to compensation Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in our Nottingham or London office. We have a hybrid working model, so you’ll be based in our office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and can work from home on Monday and Friday. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What’s in it for you * Bring us all this - and you’ll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation * We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) * Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave * Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: * REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies * OutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates * Mind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all * Women in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in tech * EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Opportunity Overview We are looking for a passionate and committed team player to join our Building Surveying team as a Lecturer in Sustainable Construction teaching on our professionally accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Reporting to the Head of Property and Surveying, you will teach and lead modules on sustainable construction and construction technology, supervise student research projects, and motivate students to reach their academic potential. You will have the opportunity to undertake individual or collaborative research, and develop your career in a supportive, innovative and diverse environment. Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate you will: • Demonstrate ability to design and deliver engaging teaching and learning activities, and supervise research projects at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, • Demonstrate knowledge of current and emerging developments in sustainable construction and construction technology, • Have experience in the teaching or practice of sustainable construction, • Motivate, coach and support students with a range of individual learning styles and development needs The School of Science, Environment and Engineering (SEE) is an inter-disciplinary School comprising world-leading research and industry-relevant teaching that aims to transform the quality of life for society and deliver a more sustainable future. We have been leading the international research agenda in the built environment for more than 20 years, and the University’s Campus Masterplan includes our Energy House 2.0, a sustainable construction testing facility focussed upon accelerating progress towards net zero housing design. We have a long tradition of delivering flexible teaching programmes that are accredited by organisations such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building, and the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors. Our multi-disciplinary team of academics, researchers and practitioners collaborate closely with industry and as a result many of our graduates then go on to hold leadership positions in industry and academia in the UK and throughout the world. What's in it for you? • An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more, • Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance, • Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential, • Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives, • Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life., • Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces, great transport links including Salford Crescent train station, and we are just 2km from Manchester city centre

There's plenty about Topps Tiles that might surprise you. Like the scale of our Support Office in Leicester. We have Finance, Marketing, Buying, Central Operations, HR, Property, Customer Service and IT all under one roof. Tight-knit teams of talented people working together and working hard to get things done and drive results. But then, would you expect anything less from an ambitious, dynamic, market-leading, multi-million-pound retail business? After delivering our 20% market share goal of "one in five" in 2023, we have launched our new goal - Mission 365 - targeting £365 million of sales. PURPOSE To plan, develop, deliver and analyse CRM campaigns. Responsible for executing key areas of the CRM function, including the communication schedule, creation and delivery of email, SMS, direct mail and push notification campaigns. This is a varied role which covers an array of projects so requires a highly organised and hardworking individual with the ability to prioritise their own workload. KEY ACCOUNTABILTIES CRM Delivery: Create and manage the communications schedule across email, SMS, direct mail and push notifications, setting milestones to ensure support of key business activities Own and support direct marketing projects from development through to delivery and analysis as defined by the CRM & Loyalty Manager and Head of CRM & Loyalty. Responsible for look, feel and wording of email communications and ensuring these are within brand guidelines; providing creative briefs to agencies and presenting consolidated feedback Employ split test campaigns to understand the Topps Tiles customer and define unique best practice methods Communicate with key stakeholders to check accuracy of campaign content and ensure stores and colleagues are well-informed of upcoming activity CRM Execution: Use of complex end-to-end campaign management system to set up marketing campaigns, vouchers and contact lists and deploy activity using the tool - software includes Bloomreach Segment customer data based upon permissions, type, spending patterns and location with relevant campaigns, paying attention to detail with the overall customer journey Develop and test automated email campaign workflows and verify data sources for accurate delivery Construct and test email templates, ensuring relevant formatting and redirections across devices and mail provider. Maintain a close relationship with the Topps Tiles IT team to develop and overcome system issues Establish a close working relationship with the wider Digital Marketing teams to aid cross-collaboration on campaigns Promotions Database: Use of Microsoft Dynamics NAV to set up all marketing offers on the till system with correct pricing, customer groups and products Understand current offers in the network and how they will operate alongside each other Establish a test plan with various scenarios and complete for each offer set up before go live Assist with ongoing developments to the promotional system Write and communicate appropriate terms and conditions, liaising with Legal for approval Reporting & Analysis: Support the ongoing measurement of campaigns and loyalty initiatives Support and carry out ad hoc market and competitor research Action GDPR erasure requests and ensure removal within the CRM system Support: Raise POs for marketing activity and support the CRM & Loyalty Manager in tracking budget spends Liaise with other departments on day-to-day store enquiries Update store brief and marketing activity documents for communication and support within stores of CRM campaign initiatives via the weekly Bulletin Decision Making/Freedom to Act: Budget management for specific CRM campaigns Co-responsible for creating and maintaining the BAU CRM schedule (with sign off from CRM & Loyalty Manager) Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Essential: Previous marketing experience, or related degree qualification Strong commercial, numerical, analytical skills with the ability to identify trends from data Strong end to end project management skills; from brief to launch Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and strong multi-tasking skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Team player Desirable: Experience using Bloomreach or another similar ESP platform What we'll do for you In a culture where hard work is recognised and great results are rewarded; you can look forward to a company bonus that will give you a share of our success (up to 25% of your base salary). Then there's a generous staff discount, pension and life assurance, a holiday allowance that increases with length of service and a wide range of other benefits. Plus, flexible working, free on-site parking, generous discounts on products and services and more. A lot more. We're committed to promoting talent from within too, which means you'll be well-supported to build a rewarding career with an individual development plan and lots of training on offer. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion At Topps Group we believe that diversity isn't just a box to tick. We are committed to creating an authentic 'One Topps' culture, where our colleagues feel included and supported regardless of who they are or where they are from We actively welcome applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know-we're here to support you. Join us in shaping a culture where inclusion is more than a policy-it's a daily practice.Think you know Topps Group? Think again. There's plenty about Topps Group that might surprise you. Like the fact that you don't need to be a DIY or tile expert to work in one of our stores or our Leicester based Support Centre. Or the fact that that we're Britain's largest specialist tile retailer, with more than 1,600 in-store specialists providing world class customer service to homeowners and tradespeople in over 300 stores nationwide. TPBN1_UKTJ

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