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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." This role is an exciting opportunity to join us as a manager in our operational resilience team. Operational Resilience at Sky is more than just Business Continuity. We're a source of expert advice and support for the organisation. Working closely with senior internal and external stakeholders, we provide analysis, insight and solutions that help to keep people, assets and sites safe across the Sky family. The excitement is in the challenge; from strategy development to incident response, we work across the business to support, challenge and upskill the teams that help keep all our people Safe@Sky What you'll do: • Help shape and lead elements of a best-in-class operational resilience function. Provide clear strategic / tactical level subject matter expertise to meet the wider strategic objectives of the team and the wider Group Resilience function., • Own the performance of the Operational Resilience delivery at Sky, maintaining industry leading performance on key metrics such as (but not limited to) incidents; continuity planning; finances and meet agreed SLAs as outlined in resilience strategy., • Be a business continuity expert and trusted business partner to senior leaders in the business. Be up to date with and able to implement the most cutting-edge developments in this field., • Own and be accountable for maintaining a strong, robust and well-designed, Group-wide control environment, working with Market resilience leads to ensure compliance., • Test and improve resilience capabilities through the design and delivery of exercises, stress-tests, reverse stress-tests etc., • Liaise with Market resilience leads, ensuring good working relationships, clear and firm governance, support, guidance and collaboration on resilience across the Group., • Maintain up to date metrics on Group-wide resilience capability and be able to present in detail up to Executive level at any time., • Liaise with a wide network of Stakeholders, ensuring that they are provided with relevant, timely and accurate information which informs and directs business decisions., • Work with key Group stakeholders like commercial and technology teams to ensure full tie-in of resilience principles and ways-of-working., • Support senior leadership in the live response to major incidents or crises., • Be the first point of contact for both internal and external audit assignments covering crisis, continuity and emergency response., • Collaborate with other teams within Group Resilience to contribute towards continuous improvement across the function., • Be able to deputise for the Head of Op Resilience when appropriate. What you'll bring:, • You have an excellent understanding of how resilience enables an organisation and are able to demonstrate the value it adds., • Strong leadership qualities and the ability to communicate at the strategic through to the operational levels of the business., • Strong problem solver, able to analyse and understand issues, problems or challenges and develop solutions to them., • Has the proven ability to think outside of the box, challenge industry norms and adapt quickly to evolving requirements., • Proven ability to innovate in the design of processes and solutions to deliver specific outcomes across all areas of operational resilience., • Strong stakeholder management, relationship building, influencing, facilitating and presenting skills at every level of business., • Solutions focused - measures their output on whether issues, problems or challenges are resolved as a criteria for success., • Works iteratively, at a high tempo, delivering quickly and frequently to produce high quality documents and outputs which require little to no rework., • Calm under pressure and can execute clear command and control measures in stressful situations., • CBCI Qualification Team overview: 'Operational Resilience' is Sky's ability to prepare for, withstand and bounce back from threats and shocks. The goal of Sky's operational resilience capability is to maintain the customer experience and to safeguard Sky's people, business and reputation. Sky's operational resilience model addresses the linked fields of business continuity, incident management, crisis management and emergency response. 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 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. This role includes a rotational On-Call responsibility. You will be on call for one week on a rotational basis, ensuring timely response to incidents and helping to facilitate efficient resolution of issues outside of regular business hours when required."" Your office base: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. 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.

We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Within Commerce Design, this role supports the Head of Design responsible for Checkout, Activation, and Manage experiences, working closely with the Heads and Leads responsible for Hooks & Storefronts, and Commerce Foundations to create end to end experiences. It does not have people management responsibilities. Hiring manager sits in Philadelphia. What you'll do • Actively mentor junior , mid-level and senior designers , fostering growth, empathy, and shared responsibility to support team health., • Provide thoughtful , actionable feedback and direction across UX and UI disciplines throughout the full design lifecycle , cultivating a collaborative and inclusive design culture., • Champion best practices and elevate design thinking through leadership, example, and active contribution., • Lead core and experimental projects, consistently raising the bar through hands-on execution and strategic initiative., • Own and drive medium-term design strategy, managing multiple projects simultaneously, shifting between direct design work and oversight roles., • Prioritize effectively to maintain momentum and deliver outcomes across complex, multi-platform efforts., • Maintain a strong professional presence and clearly articulate design rationale to diverse stakeholders with credibility and professionalism., • Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in product, engineering, and business to drive outcomes. What you'll bring, • Experience leading multi-platform design projects (TV, mobile, web) with a hands-on approach , working in collaboration with product and engineering teams ., • Proven ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously, shifting fluidly between hands-on design and strategic oversight of other designers. Ability to resolve ambiguity and maintain momentum to deliver outcomes., • A portfolio that demonstrates advanced UX/UI design skills (greater emphasis on UX), excelling in problem solving and mastering new domains; proficiency in design tools ( Figma , Adobe suite)., • Proficiency in documenting user journeys, flows, wireframes, and high fidelity designs., • Excellent presentation skills, with the ability to tailor delivery appropriately to audience., • Experience designing complex, data-driven user flows and scenarios; commerce experience a plus. Team overview Commerce Design The Commerce Design team sits within Global Design. We are a team of about 15 people across the US and UK who are responsible for in-product commerce experiences globally across Comcast, Sky and various syndication partners. We build a scalable, world-class commerce ecosystem extending across TV interfaces, mobile apps, and web . As systems thinkers, we simplify complex challenges to create intuitive customer experiences. Grounded in user research, we balance customer needs with business goals and data insights to deliver effective solutions. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky : the perks . Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident 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. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. 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.

Accessories Merchandiser Full-Time Kingston-Upon-Thames Crew Clothing Company was founded in Salcombe in 1993. Today Crew is a great British brand, and our success lies in our authentic passion for producing great looking, well made clothes. We now have more than 70 stores and a thriving website, and the business continues to grow. Our people are at the heart of our company. With a passion for exceptional service, and a love for our product, our team is dedicated to offering the best customer experience – nothing is too much trouble. Purpose Of The Role Manage all aspects of the accessories merchandising function. Maximise profit and cash sales through efficient stock management, potentialising sales and minimising markdown. Plan and trade entire accessories range ensuring that profits are potentialised, within agreed company objectives, under the guidance of the Head of Merchandising. Ensure that there is a coherent communication strategy for both performance and product issues relating to the rest of the Business. Responsibilities Planning • To review historical performance and determine future product strategy, working closely with the Product team., • To present in commercial sign off and trade meetings to senior management., • To provide regular performance reviews across all Business channels., • To review Competitor activity to challenge future product strategy., • To plan internet and retail requirements, to propose ranging. To ensure that planning is reflected to best meet commercial needs., • To plan new season buy in line with both range, category and segment planning across all Business channels., • To determine optimum stock targets, bearing in mind buffer stocks, retail requirements and lead times., • To plan pricing strategy, working closely with the Product Team to secure overall margin targets., • To provide regular intake planning details to enable operations to plan resources effectively., • To manage WSSI to plan and trade department in line with KPI budgets. Trading • To ensure that the Monday management pack is reconciled effectively, including validation of stock and sales forecasting., • To establish an ordering critical path, reflecting catalogue schedules and core seasonal issues., • To fully potentialise peak trading periods and develop well rounded plans to protect critical trading issues such as August shut down, Xmas and the sale periods., • To ensure that orders are placed in line with system forecasts and ordering cycles, to validate all forecasts and keep M plan in line., • To plan promotional activity to keep obsolete stocks in line and potentialise sales., • To understand and trade the MTO side of the business. Commercial Awareness • To undertake regular store visits - ideally store visits should be undertaken at least every month., • To produce appropriate business reports after each visit and follow up action plans., • To undertake competitor visits on a regular basis, feedback any relevant points and put into place any required action plans., • To understand, prioritise and work to the critical dates and deadlines in both the planning and trading process., • To consistently deliver excellent standards of customer service. Merchandising Systems • To develop an excellent working knowledge of all Merchandising systems including Wssi tool, • To identify and propose improved working practices and updates to systems., • To action detailed integrity checks as necessary to ensure the efficient running of the department, • To ensure the team maximise use of the Sales Reactive Allocation System and use to maximise retail sales and profit. Management, training and development of team and self • To take responsibility for own personal development and to foster good working relationships across the Business., • To continually review processes and controls, initiating improvements in best practise as necessary., • To assist in the development and training of the merchandising team., • To manage the team on a day to day basis Skills Accessories Merchandising

Buyer - Sportswear Full Time Kingston At Crew Clothing, we believe clothes are about so much more than “just clothes”. Designed with the spirit of the south coast in every stitch, our crossed oars are a mark of timeless British style. These are clothes for life’s best moments. We believe in collaboration, kindness and creativity, in celebrating our successes and championing our customer at every step of the way. From ’93 to now, people have been at the heart of everything we do. It’s in our name – Crew. Purpose Of The Role As a buyer you will have responsibility for the buying and production of the Sportswear & Activewear department, working in partnership with Design, Merchandising and Technical. This role manages the process to ensure that the collections, once designed are appropriately developed, costed, and commercially assorted to deliver the best collection to Stores, E commerce and Wholesale partners in a timely manner. Reports Into Head of Buying Responsibilities Accountable for: • 95% on time delivery through all channels., • Direct management of Sport buying, while reporting into Head of Buying, • Delivery of profitability of the assortment, adhering to intake margin targets set by Head of Buying, • Ability and confidence to work directly with HOB and Designer on new season development, • Maintaining and improving the product to ensure that it reaches the brand essence of Crew Clothing., • Delivery of balanced assortment to different grading of stores / marketplaces / E comm and wholesale partners, • Delivery of Range sign offs to Heads of and Directors Product • Work closely with design team to ensure product is signed off and agreed., • Work in partnership with merchandising in developing correct range mix & price architecture, given history, competitor analysis & new sales insight., • Monitor and support Design’s product development through to Final Design sign off and SMS review, • Work with Head of Buying to set the Supplier Strategy, evaluate key suppliers, strengths and weaknesses and evolve /rationalise accordingly within business parameters., • In collaboration with Head of Buying, identify key suppliers for both volume and quick response business to increase margin, and ensure OTB demands / repeats can be delivered on time in season, when necessary., • Manage and negotiate prices with all suppliers on set areas, ensuring seasonal strategy is met. Prepare documents for sign off with head of Buying and Business owner, • Proactively problem solve any margin issues with key partners., • Work with the technical team to ensure that all products developed and produced meet the brand essence and ensure with the support of the technical team that core fits are maintained., • Understand the Crew customer and their aspirations, monthly visiting of stores with cross functional partners and ensure competitor knowledge is always up to date., • Manage the VRP throughout the process, ensuring accurate and up to date information., • Ensuring any required changes to product are presented to Directors with clear information of issues and actions proposed, • Ensure signed off samples are lodged and stored clearly in the product library for reference, and available for relevant meeting., • Approve print and product lab dips with Design, in line with the Crew brand essence., • Approve bulk fabric and trim submissions, in line with business CP Product Critical Path Management • Ensure suppliers are aware of the timeline at the start of the season., • Manage team updates on Product critical path – ensuring POs are correct on the system and reflect latest intake, • Trade the dept – understand trade, so you can react in season and cut/infill where you’ve had success and failure, • Ensure that all marketing & Ecommerce collateral is correct and up to date in accordance to business CP., • Ensure 100% on time delivery of accurate salesman, product & shoot samples., • Support team in weekly critical path reviews and offer guidance to junior members if the team. People Management • Lead by example and communicate with clarity and consistency., • Ensure team is fully functioning and that cross functional relationships are maintained., • Train and develop individual team members to improve their individual capabilities and deliver functional expertise. Key Skills And Experience • Experience in Sportswear and Activewear Buying with clear track record of delivering margin improvement, • Extensive experience of initiating and developing direct sourcing relationships in product., • Knowledge if supplier negotiation and have a proven track record of travelling alone to various sources across the globe., • Technical expertise in garment fabrication, construction and production, • Market knowledge of clothing including competitor price architecture., • Strong commercial judgement, • Self-motivated individual, capable of driving change at pace, • Good understanding of supply base and respectful way of working., • Passion for product. What We Can Offer You • Staff Discount, • Uniform allowance, • Pension scheme, • Refer a Friend scheme, • Training and career development, • Supportive and rewarding culture Applicants must have a wealth of Sportswear and Activewear experience. Skills Time Keeping Buying management

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