News director jobs in DagenhamCreate job alerts

Rising Star Commercial Activities Lead Full time Outer East London OTE £40k+ (linked to the delivery of financial growth in our social enterprises) Why Rising Star? – because we want to attract confident, faith filled Leaders, progressives who make things happen… Our charity work and social enterprises have a sustained impact on the lives and opportunities of local people. You will lead our established commercial activities to be bigger and better, delivering increased financial surpluses alongside community benefit! We are an award-winning Christian charity, almost 100 years established, with social action written deeply into our DNA. We are highly respected within our Borough, based on our consistent commitment to improving this place. We have new-build facilities within a housing and social action campus, and an exciting extension site newly opened. Alongside our charity work, we have strong commercial social enterprises – childcare, café, facilities hire and selling food and other essentials through our social supermarket. The Street Kitchen café is busy, a bustling public welcome space open 7 days a week, all day and into the evenings. These businesses all have scope to expand and extend – can you deliver ambitious value-driven growth? The businesses need managers equipped for larger responsibilities, - can you inspire, teach and example excellence? We believe in allowing people to fly high, to reach their potential, and to exceed their own expectations. Personality, attitude, ambition and industry will weigh heavily in our assessment of candidates – perhaps more so than qualifications or experience. We will want to be confident that you can deliver financial results through enterprise. You will demonstrate business acumen, financial literacy, innovation and switched on marketing to grow our brand. We want everyone in Barking and Dagenham – and wider! - to know about Kingsley Hall, what we do and how they can become stakeholders, customers and partners. You will work with our Directorate Team and as you grow our business, you will have a key role in our Leadership succession planning. This role is designated by us as a ‘Central Post’, which means there is requirement that the postholder has a living and practised Christian faith. Applicants will need to provide evidence and an appropriate reference on this point. We believe there are Rising Stars looking for great opportunities – could you be the match for us? You should submit your application by 5.00pm on Monday 23rd February, and selected candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews will be held in Dagenham on 3rd and 4th March.

Pay: £42,000.00 - £46,000.00 per year Job description: Getoday UK is a growing UK-based e-commerce business focused on fast delivery, marketplace expansion, and scalable digital retail solutions. The company has successfully completed its initial trading phase and is now entering a structured expansion stage involving marketplace seller onboarding, category growth, service-based offerings, and long-term logistics development. We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead strategic growth initiatives and support the execution of the company’s long-term business objectives. Role Overview This is a senior strategicoringic role, not a sales-only position. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and executing growth initiatives across e-commerce platforms, third-party marketplaces, international sourcing, and new business verticals. The role requires a combination of strategic thinking, commercial awareness, Basic technical understanding, and international market exposure, working closely with the Directors to scale the business sustainably. Key Responsibilities Plan and manage the expansion of the company’s third-party marketplace, including seller onboarding frameworks, compliance standards, commercial structures, and performance evaluation Identify, negotiate, and manage supplier and brand partnerships, including authorised and international suppliers Conduct cross-border product and market analysis, assessing demand, pricing, margins, logistics feasibility, and regulatory considerations Lead category expansion initiatives, including technical products such as CCTV and security systems, ensuring commercial and operational viability Develop and manage partnerships with third-party service providers, including installation and maintenance partners Analyse customer behaviour, market trends, and seasonal demand across international communities, using this insight to plan and execute festival- and season-specific product strategies Contribute to long-term growth planning, sustainable development strategies, and investor-facing business proposals Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment between commercial strategy, operations, and customer experience Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in business development, commercial strategy, or growth management, market entry strategy, preferably within e-commerce, marketplaces, or digital platforms Strong understanding of e-commerce platforms and third-party marketplaces (e.g. Amazon Seller-type environments or similar) Demonstrable experience in international sourcing, cross-border trade analysis, or global supplier relationship management Basic technical awareness of CCTV systems, security products, or similar technical hardware categories (commercial-level understanding is preffered) Strong analytical and planning skills with the ability to evaluate long-term commercial viability and risk analysis Experience developing structured, sustainable growth strategies aligned with investor expectations Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and work autonomously in a growing business environment Qualifications A Master’s degree in International Business, Global Business, Business Strategy, or a related field or Equivalent professional experience demonstrating advanced capability in international markets and strategic business development What We Offer Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the growth of a fast-developing UK e-commerce business High level of responsibility and strategic involvement Long-term career progression aligned with company expansion Competitive salary based on experience and performance Job Type: Full-time Benefits: Company pension Employee discount Profit sharing Referral programme Store discount Work Location: In person