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COMMERCIAL FINANCE MANAGER - FAST GROWTH FMCG - £65-75K + BENEFITS Your new companyAre you looking to join a fast-growing, ambitious business with a clear growth agenda across the UK and international markets? This organisation is strengthening its finance team with the appointment of a Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making and driving profitable growth.This is a broad, high-impact position offering ownership of the full commercial finance agenda, including business partnering, profitability and growth analysis, forecasting, and strategic insight. The business is keen to speak with candidates who bring strong commercial finance experience, ideally from an FMCG, retail or consumer goods environment. Your New Role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key commercial partner to the wider business. Your responsibilities will include: • Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to provide insightful, value-adding commercial support, • Leading the budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast process, including detailed volume, price, mix and margin analysis, • Owning P&L performance, with a focus on gross margin optimisation, net revenue and cost control, • Driving pricing, promotions and trade spend analysis, ensuring return on investment is clearly understood and optimised, • Delivering robust commercial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives and NPD, • Acting as the finance lead for customer and channel profitability analysis, • Constructively challenging stakeholders to improve commercial performance and decision-making, • Developing clear, actionable management reporting for senior leadership 4778569

Credit Control Manager - Drive AR Performance in a Global Beauty Brand Your new company A fast-growing international group in the Beauty and Skin Care industry, home to multiple brands and operating across global retail, distribution and e-commerce channels.With rapid expansion, increasing customer complexity and exposure to major international accounts, our Group Credit Control function plays a vital role in protecting cash flow and managing credit risk. As the business continues to scale, they are looking for an experienced and hands-on Credit Control Manager / Senior Credit Controller to join our team and strengthen our global finance operations. Your new role • Manage end-to-end Credit Control activities for assigned entities., • Handle daily payment allocation and cash application, • Chase overdue balances and follow up with customers, • Manage offsets, reconciliations and chargebacks, • Lead dispute resolution and communication with key accounts, • Prepare and maintain DSO, ageing and AR exposure reports, • Standardise and automate AR reporting across entities, • Monitor overdue balances and risk positions, • Support AR consolidation for the US, Italy and Spain, • Participate in weekly and bi-weekly AR review meetings, • Implement process improvements, automation and simplification, • Set up and manage automated payment reminders, • Act as the main Credit Control contact for major customers, including Amazon, • Collaborate closely with Finance, Sales and local Credit Control teams, • Challenge commercial decisions that increase credit risk, • Support decisions on credit limits, payment terms and credit insurance, • 5+ years’ Credit Control experience, ideally at senior level, • Industry knowledge either in FMCG or Retail, • Strong operational receivables background, • Solid reporting and data analysis skills, • Experience assessing credit risk, • Good understanding of credit insurance and policy management, • High proficiency in Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables), • Experience working with large/global customers (Amazon highly desirable), • A key role in a high-growth global business, • Exposure to international stakeholders and major retailers, • Opportunity to drive real process improvements and automation, • A collaborative, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4732168

Accounts Payable Manager - Hotel/Hospitality - London - £50k-£55k Your new company You will work for a London centred portfolio of hotels that combines well located, characterful properties with a modern, comfort driven approach to hospitality, supported by a strong focus on using technology to streamline and elevate the guest experience. Your new role In this permanent Accounts Payable Manager job, you will manage a team of five AP Assistants, dealing with any escalations that arise, alongside adopting a hands-on approach to the day-to-day running of the team and AP function. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to): • Lead and support the day-to-day work of the payables team, ensuring clear direction and ongoing development., • Oversee regular performance routines such as reviews, one-to-ones, and task planning., • Keep key financial and operational policies current, working with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance., • Ensure the team follows wider business policies and contributes to periodic reviews where needed., • Act as a key contact for core finance and procurement systems, helping to optimise functionality and user experience., • Maintain training materials and onboarding processes for system users and new team members., • Oversee the full payables cycle, ensuring invoices, credits, and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time., • Monitor commission-related activity, ensuring checks, approvals, and records are handled consistently and in line with agreed standards., • Review balance sheet items linked to payables and ensure reconciliations are completed accurately., • Track operational performance, uphold financial controls, and work with other departments to resolve issues and minimise risk. What you'll need to succeed • Recent, relevant experience in a similar AP Manager role, with people management responsibilities, • Hospitality/Retail industry experience is advantageous, but by no means essential., • You'll be a confident decision maker who isn't afraid to challenge the status quo., • You will be comfortable with change and adopt a solution-focused approach, offering ideas and engaging with others' suggestions positively., • A strong customer-centric approach, • You'll be an effective and motivational leader, comfortable assisting, delegating and upskilling., • Confident and articulate communication skills with the ability to liaise with and gain the trust of senior business stakeholders (both finance and non-finance related), • You will be a collaborative team player., • Experience working within a global organisation. What you'll get in return • Flexible working options are available with a hybrid working policy of three days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and two from home each week., • Study support, • Exceptional career development and growth opportunities, • Hotel, dining, retail and gym discounts, • Season ticket loan, • Cash reward of up to £1,000 for referring a friend to the business, • On-site mental health first-aiders, • Monthly, quarterly and annual recognition awards, • Social events

GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT - LUXURY FASHION - ACA/ACCA - £55-60K + BONUS + BENEFITS (SHORT NOTICE A MUST) Your New Company I'm currently supporting a well-known luxury fashion retailer looking for a Group Financial Accountant to join the finance function! They are open to ACA's coming straight from a top-tier practice with retail client experience OR ACCA industry-trained retail accountants. This role is a nice blend of statutory management accounts, tax compliance / VAT, cash flow forecasting and supporting the external audit. short notice is a must for this role, under 3 months notice Your New Role Reporting into the Finance Director, you'll be responsible for: • Financial reporting & control: ownership of the month-end duties ensuring balance sheet integrity and month-end reporting, • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including inventory, fixed assets, accruals, and prepayments, • Maintaining IFRS financial reporting policies group-wide, • Stock and WIP reconciliation, • Support with process improvement and systems optimisation, • Budget vs actuals variance analysis, • Cash flow forecasting and control, • Led statutory audit delivery - primary contact for external auditors, • Manage quarterly VAT and assist in tracking tax returns 1. an ACA coming from a Top 6 firm with Retail client experience What You’ll Get in Return • Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + bonus + benefits, • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic projects

FINANCE MANAGER - FAST GROWING FMCG BRAND - £60-70K + BENEFITS Your new companyI’m partnering with a growing FMCG business that is expanding into new markets and strengthening its finance function to support that growth. They’re now looking to appoint a Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in ensuring robust, scalable financial reporting as the business evolves.This is a hands-on role with end-to-end responsibility for management and financial reporting, supporting forecasting, variance analysis and performance tracking across multiple regions. You’ll sit at the centre of the business, ensuring financial insight underpins both operational and strategic decision-making. Your New Role Reporting into the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include: • Preparing monthly management accounts and board-level reporting, including detailed variance analysis, • Ownership of month-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, • Producing P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting, • Business partnering with non-finance stakeholders to support performance and decision-making, • Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, • Mentoring junior team members and liaising with an outsourced finance function, • Driving process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability, • Delivering ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support commercial and strategic initiatives, • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, • FMCG, retail or consumer goods experience is essential, • A confident communicator with a commercial mindset, • Strong Excel skills and comfort working with ERP systems 4685964

About the Company Lynx Recruitment are supporting an award-winning integrated brand performance agency, bringing together specialists across media, creative, social, analytics, UX, data science, search marketing, and PR, who help both consumer and B2B brands navigate an increasingly complex digital landscape through a combination of strategic planning, cutting-edge technology, and data-driven insight. Role Overview We are looking for an Account Executive to drive the planning and execution of high-impact growth strategies. This role blends retail fundamentals, advertising performance, and emerging technologies such as AI-driven optimisation and advanced media measurement. You will manage client accounts, ensuring operational excellence across retail and advertising activities. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will contribute to campaign strategy, performance optimisation, and client reporting, while also playing a key role in evolving marketplace offering. Key Responsibilities • Deliver commercially focused marketplace strategies and manage day-to-day campaign performance, • Support the development and execution of integrated strategies across retail, advertising, and content, • Plan, launch, and optimise ad campaigns (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, DSP), • Conduct keyword, competitor, and category research to improve visibility and performance, • Optimise product detail pages, including content, imagery, and brand storefronts, • Use automation tools and AI-driven platforms to enhance efficiency and results, • Monitor performance and provide clear, actionable insights and reporting to clients, • Manage bids, budgets, targeting, and testing strategies to drive continuous improvement, • Stay up to date with ecosystem developments, tools, and best practices, • Degree educated (2:1 or above), ideally in business, marketing, economics, or a quantitative discipline, • 1-2 years of experience in advertising, marketplace management, or retail media, • Hands-on experience managing Sponsored Ads campaigns, • Experience working with E-commerce or marketplace brands (agency or retail environment preferred), • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into actionable insights, • Confident communicator with experience presenting performance insights, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, • Work with a collaborative team of specialists across multiple disciplines, • Opportunity to shape and grow marketplace capabilities, • Exposure to innovative tools, technologies, and leading brands, • Clear development Pathway within a fast-growing environment

Management Reporting Accountant | Banking | Interim Your new company You will be working for an international bank that provides a full suite of retail and corporate banking services. They are looking to bring on an interim management reporting accountant for a 6-month interim role. Your new role • Support the Head of Management Reporting in day-to-day activities for both the Investment and corporate bank's London branch, including reporting under the CIB umbrella, • Support the monthly expense forecasting and annual business plan process., • Support monthly reporting of results to Head office, including but not limited to the weekly Forecast, Actual and Budget., • Get involved in conducting regular performance meetings with Front and Back offices in terms of understanding their expense results and identifying opportunities for savings. 4722836

Credit Administrator - Join a Leading Retail & Wholesale Finance Team Your New Company A well-established and highly reputable footwear brand is seeking a Credit Administrator to join its growing finance team. Known for quality products, strong customer relationships, and a collaborative culture, this organisation offers a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and make a real impact.Your new role As a Credit Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining efficient credit control processes and ensuring the smooth running of customer accounts. Your duties will include: • Managing customer accounts and updating credit information, • Monitoring aged debt and proactively chasing overdue payments, • Processing credit applications and conducting credit checks, • Reconciling accounts and resolving invoice or payment discrepancies, • Communicating confidently with customers and internal teams, • Supporting month-end activities and general credit administrationThis role suits someone who is organised, detail-focused, and confident working with both numbers and people. What you'll need to succeed • Experience in credit control, credit administration, or a similar accounts role, • Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships, • A proactive, organised approach to workload management, • A competitive salary between £25,000 and £28,000, depending on experience, • A supportive and collaborative finance team, • Opportunities for training and professional development, • Staff product discounts, • The chance to join a respected and growing UK brand 4672913

Internal Audit Manager - AVP - London-based Corporate and Retail Bank is looking for a strong junior auditor Internal Audit - Assistant Vice PresidentLocation - LondonInternal AuditAbout the roleInternal Audit Department as a third line of defence (3LoD) is responsible for providing an independent, objective assurance and advisory service to add value and improve the Bank’s operations. As an Internal Audit Assistant Vice President, you will be supporting with undertaking audits, reviews and investigations in accordance with the Internal Audit Methodology. As part of the role's responsibilities, you will be performing a variety of tasks across the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of audits, validating the closure of management action plans, performing risk assessments and supporting the team on any other tasks as needed. This is a full-time permanent position.Key Responsibilities • Support with performing audit assignments in various areas (e.g. Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Financial Markets, Credit, Technology) in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, quality standards and regulatory requirements. This will include a variety of tasks across the planning, fieldwork and reporting phases of an audit. Audit work may include supporting special reviews, investigations and ad-hoc tasks., • Participate in the ongoing assessment of the control environment through continuous monitoring and assist the team in conducting risk assessments and contributing to the annual audit plan., • Complete audit work papers in a timely manner in accordance with the department’s standards and assist with finalising the audit report., • Validate closure of management action plans, • Assist the department in carrying out any other relevant workRequirements, • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics, • Professional qualifications/certifications (CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA or similar) are preferred., • Solid experience of working in Internal Audit or Assurance reviews in Banking, • Experience in Credit and/or Technology (including Cybersecurity and Information Security) related risks and controls would be an advantage., • Proven abilities in taking responsibility for executing high-quality deliverables according to defined timelines, • Knowledge of Retail and Corporate Banking products and services, and associated risks and controls, • Understanding of key regulatory requirements and industry developments that affect the risk profile of the businesses/functions within a bank, • Good organisational skills and the ability to work proactively and within deadlines, • Commercially aware, • Good analytical skills, • Attention to detail, • Excellent communication skills, • Access to the best-in-class qualifications from leading professional bodies, such as the Professional Bankers Certificate and Green & Sustainable Finance Certificate from the Chartered Banker Institute, • 24/7 on-demand access to over 600 e-tutorials to build and refresh core and advanced banking knowledge, • Regular pan-bank stay-connected sessions to keep in touch with what is going on across the bank and build your network, • Exploring your unique and collective strengths and development areas to become the best version of yourself using the globally renowned Insights personality profile, • Developing our People Managers to help coach and guide you towards success, through our 9-month People Manager Development Programme, • Encouraging a “growth” personal mindset and promoting continuous professional development (CPD) through annual events such as Learning at Work Week, • Embracing change in a fast-moving industry and encouraging a forward-looking perspective on career development to “future-proof” your career, • Promoting cross-cultural intelligence and to seek out diverse and inclusive perspectives on challenges faced and their solutionsBenefitsWe provide an attractive and comprehensive benefits package, offering flexibility that can enable you to select the benefits that suit your needs, including:Private HealthcarePensionEmployee Assistance ProgrammeComplimentary LunchCycle to work schemeRetail Discounts 4776930

Associate Director Salary: Competitive Sector: 80% Commercial with a mix of retail, residential and industrial work Project Range: £100k – £1.9m Bonuses: Market Leading Bonus for New Business & Performance Related Bonus A private consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering expert-led, commercially focussed surveying and project management services, is looking for a Director to join them at a pivotal time of growth. They're agile, trusted, and passionate about delivering smart, efficient outcomes. This is a 70% project / 30% professional role. You’ll be hands-on, leading high-value projects while helping shape the future of the consultancy. In the project space (70%), you’ll: • Manage multiple projects including project management of commercial projects to refurbishment oversight, within a range of £100k – £1.9m., • Provide clear, confident advice to clients and stakeholders—grounded in expertise and commercial awareness., • Navigate contracts and negotiations, with a calm, solution-focused approach. In the professional space (30%), you’ll: • Lead and deliver complex building surveying instructions—everything from dilapidations and technical due diligence, • Guide and mentor junior surveyors, helping to grow technical excellence and confidence., • Contribute to strategic decisions—from team growth to client acquisition and service evolution. The working culture is flexible and autonomous, giving you the freedom to shape your schedule, your projects, and your approach—they trust you to get the job done, your way. What they are looking for: • Chartered status (MRICS or MRICS expected in 2026 essential), • Experience in the Commercial Sector., • Proven track record delivering building surveying services across the full lifecycle of projects., • Ability to handle client relationships, complex instructions, and commercial pressures with ease., • Desire to influence not just buildings, but the direction of a growing consultancy. To express your interest in this role, email your CV to , or call 07478217849.

A prestigious international law firm is seeking an experienced associate to join its highly regarded Intellectual Property (IP) practice. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on non-contentious IP matters with a focus on the life sciences and technology sectors—two of the firm’s strategic priorities. You will become part of a team ranked in Legal 500, Chambers UK, and specialist IP directories such as WTR 1000 and IAM Patent 1000. The team is known for its excellence in transactional IP and its client portfolio spans both UK-based and global businesses. Team & Practice Highlights • Advises on the full spectrum of IP rights: trade marks, patents, copyright, database rights, designs, domain names, and trade secrets., • Handles a mix of transactional, advisory, and litigation matters., • Works across sectors including life sciences, tech, consumer, and retail brands., • Built a strong reputation and an impressive international client base. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll focus on non-contentious IP work, particularly involving: • Drafting and negotiating IP licences, R&D, partnering, and collaboration agreements., • Advising on IP aspects of mergers, acquisitions, investments, and complex commercial agreements such as manufacturing and distribution arrangements., • Working with a client list that includes innovative, high-profile companies across the life sciences and technology ecosystem., • Delivering commercially driven legal advice on high-value, complex transactions., • Building relationships with key clients and stakeholders, with significant direct client exposure. Key Responsibilities • Draft bespoke and often complex agreements with a creative, solution-oriented approach., • Lead and manage matters from instruction through to delivery., • Provide strategic and commercially focused advice tailored to client needs., • Build and maintain strong client relationships; contribute to internal and external business development., • Supervise and mentor junior team members; contribute to the development of the wider team., • Lead on legal projects with a focus on delivering profitable outcomes. What We’re Looking For • Strong non-contentious IP experience from a recognised IP transactions team., • Proven capability in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, ideally in the life sciences sector., • In-depth knowledge of market practice in IP-related agreements and the broader IP landscape., • Understanding of the life sciences ecosystem, including key players, emerging trends, and regulatory environments., • Demonstrated business development acumen and a track record of winning new work., • A proactive and commercially astute approach to client and matter management., • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

We are working with a well established Central London Property Company, to appoint an experienced Commercial Property Manager on a 12 month FTC. You will join a well-established team, managing a high-quality mixed-use portfolio across office, retail and F&B assets. The role You’ll take ownership of a defined portfolio, leading on all aspects of property management, including: Day-to-day tenant and lease management across a diverse commercial portfolio Handling licences to assign, sublet and alter, working closely with legal teams Overseeing service charge budgets, reconciliations and variance reporting Managing arrears, credit control and tenant relationships Coordinating maintenance, inspections and planned works with FM and project teams Supporting asset management initiatives and wider portfolio strategy About you Ideally MRICS qualified with 5+ years’ post-qualified experience Strong background in commercial property / portfolio management Solid understanding of service charge Confident handling tenant negotiations and legal processes Commercial mindset with the ability to manage a complex, mixed-use portfolio

Principal AI Engineer | AI Tech Start-Up | Up to £120,000 + Shares | London / Hybrid (1 Day Office) We’re partnering with a fast-growing AI tech scale-up expanding its team, who are hiring for a Principal AI Engineer. This is a rare opportunity to lead the delivery of enterprise-grade Agentic AI solutions — working with ambitious clients at the forefront of applied AI innovation. The Company This pioneering organisation has built an advanced enterprise AI platform delivering predictive analytics and AI-powered decision intelligence. Their digital AI agents provide always-on, intelligent insights — supporting leading clients across financial services, retail, FMCG, pharma, and beyond to enhance performance and efficiency. The Role As Principal AI Engineer, you’ll lead the delivery of Agentic AI solutions post-sale, owning client projects from design through to deployment. This is a hands-on role combining strong technical depth with delivery leadership and stakeholder management. You’ll implement AI and agentic systems across enterprise clients, designing scalable architectures using LLMs, RAG pipelines, and agentic workflows, while working closely with engineering and product teams to ensure successful outcomes. The Candidate Key attributes of the suitable Principal AI Engineer include: • Technical Data Science Expertise – Strong background delivering production-grade solutions, ideally within consulting or product-led environments, • Agentic AI & Modern AI Systems Experience – Hands-on exposure to LLMs, RAG pipelines, and agentic frameworks, • Delivery Leadership & Client Ownership – Comfortable leading teams while remaining technically involved and managing client relationships post-sale

Conference Producer / Hybrid / London / Up to £42,000 + Bonus A well-established international events business is seeking a Conference Producer to join its growing content team, delivering high-level, invitation-only conferences and executive networking events across professional services and technology-led markets. This is a confidential hire within a business known for producing premium, content-led events for senior decision-makers. The Conference Producer will take ownership of multiple events per year, from market research and agenda creation through to speaker recruitment and onsite delivery, working closely with sales, marketing and operations teams to ensure commercial and audience success. Role & Responsibilities of the Conference Producer: • Produce 3–4 premium conferences per year from concept to onsite delivery., • Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, challenges and content opportunities., • Build compelling agendas and recruit senior and C-level industry speakers., • Own programme narrative, messaging and content quality., • Collaborate with internal sales, marketing and operations teams to maximise event performance., • Project manage events, including timelines, milestones and key deliverables., • Attend and deliver events onsite, including international travel where required. Desirable Skills & Experience of the Conference Producer: • 1.5+ years’ experience in commercial B2B conference production., • Strong ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously., • Confident communicator with strong project management and stakeholder skills., • Excellent copywriting and content development ability., • Curious, commercially aware and motivated to learn new industries., • Creative, proactive and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Package of the Conference Producer: • Salary up to £42,000 depending on experience, • Performance-related bonus / profit share, • Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home), • Central London office location, • 25 days annual leave plus additional days with service, • International travel opportunities, • Health and wellbeing benefits, • Pension and life assurance, • Retail and lifestyle discounts Conference Producer / Hybrid / London / Up to £42,000 + Bonus

Our client is a UK-based investment platform offering trading in stocks, ETFs, and other assets. It aims to make investing simple, transparent, and accessible to a broad retail audience. The Compliance Director will be a direct report to the Chief Risk Officer. Key Responsibilities • Leadership of the Compliance Function Lead and develop the Compliance team across multiple locations, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture., • Directly manage and oversee the Compliance Monitoring team, ensuring delivery of a risk-based monitoring plan, high-quality reviews, and timely remediation of findings., • Coach and develop team members, building both technical capability and leadership strength., • Ownership of the Compliance Programme Own and deliver the Compliance framework, ensuring it remains effective, scalable, and aligned to regulatory expectations and business strategy., • Set the strategic direction for Compliance, including policy, advisory, monitoring, and reporting activities., • Regulatory Advisory & Business Partnering Act as the senior Compliance advisor to the business, providing pragmatic, commercially aware guidance on regulatory matters., • Lead Compliance Advisory activity across product, engineering, and operations teams, supporting new product development, strategic initiatives, and regulatory change., • Provide robust oversight and constructive challenge to senior stakeholders across the organisation., • Regulatory Risk Management Identify, assess, and manage key areas of regulatory risk, ensuring appropriate controls and mitigations are in place., • Oversee compliance reviews, controls testing, and thematic assessments, ensuring issues are identified, escalated, and resolved effectively., • Regulatory Engagement Act as a key point of contact with the Financial Conduct Authority, building strong, credible relationships., • Lead regulatory interactions, including submissions, enquiries, and inspections., • Governance & Reporting Oversee the production of high-quality Compliance MI and reports for senior management and governance forums., • Provide clear insights on compliance risks, trends, and emerging regulatory developments., • Policy & Framework Oversight Own and enhance Compliance-owned policies, processes, and controls, ensuring they remain fit for purpose., • Drive continuous improvement across the Compliance framework. About You • Significant experience (typically 10+ years) in Compliance within financial services, with deep exposure to retail investments., • Proven track record in a senior Compliance leadership role, ideally within a retail investment broker, fintech, or high-growth regulated firm., • Strong technical knowledge of UK financial services regulation and Financial Conduct Authority expectations., • Experience engaging directly with regulators and managing regulatory relationships., • Strong leadership capability, with experience building, developing, and leading high-performing teams., • Commercially minded, able to balance regulatory requirements with business objectives., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at Executive and Board level., • Passionate about delivering good customer outcomes and maintaining high standards of conduct.

Overview We’re looking for a Program Manager to lead large-scale technology transformation initiatives within retail banking for a consulting organisation. This role sits at the intersection of business change and complex technology delivery, working with senior stakeholders to drive outcomes across multiple workstreams. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex transformation programmes across retail banking clients, • Manage multiple projects/workstreams, ensuring alignment to strategic objectives, timelines, and budgets, • Engage senior stakeholders (C-suite to delivery teams) to drive decision-making and programme governance, • Oversee implementation of core banking, digital, or payments transformation initiatives, • Identify risks, dependencies, and issues, and proactively manage mitigation plans, • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, engineering, and business change, • Drive best practice programme management standards within a consulting environment Key Requirements • Proven experience delivering large-scale technology transformation programmes within retail banking, • Strong consulting background, with experience managing client relationships and stakeholder engagement, • Deep understanding of banking systems (e.g. core banking, digital channels, payments), • Track record of managing complex, multi-stream programmes with distributed teams, • Excellent communication and leadership skills, • Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies

Enterprise Customer Success Manager Up to £65,000 + Share Options + Bonus | Hybrid, 3 days in office (Chancery Lane) Our client is a leading global ecommerce enablement platform that powers international growth for some of the world's most recognisable retail and lifestyle brands. Their technology allows merchants to sell seamlessly across borders, handling everything from localised checkout experiences and multi currency payments to international shipping, duties, taxes, and returns. With an impressive portfolio of enterprise clients and a reputation for unlocking serious cross border revenue, they are now looking to grow their UK Customer Success team. The Role As Enterprise Customer Success Manager, you'll be the strategic lead for a portfolio of high value enterprise clients, acting as their trusted advisor and commercial partner. You'll own long term relationships, drive retention and expansion, and deliver measurable business impact across your book of business. What we're looking for • Commercial experience as an Account Management or Customer Success role, ideally gained within ecommerce, martech, logistics, or fintech - essential, • B2B SaaS or software background is essential., • A proven commercial track record of growing revenue within an existing book of business., • Strong analytical skills and confidence presenting data and insights to senior stakeholders., • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, particularly at executive level., • Comfortable managing multiple priorities across a complex, fast moving portfolio., • Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours, as clients sit across global time zones., • Degree educated (BA/BS) preferred. What's on offer • Base salary up to £65,000, • Share options, • Performance bonus, • Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office (Chancery Lane), 2 days remote

AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer | AI Tech Start-Up | £60k-£100k DOE + Sizeable Shares | London/Hybrid (1 day a week in office) We are excited to be working with a rapidly growing AI tech scale-up that’s expanding its team with a talented AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer. The Company This pioneering company offers an advanced enterprise platform that delivers predictive analytics and AI-powered decision-making. Their digital AI agents provide always-on, intelligent insights, empowering top-tier clients across sectors, including asset management, banking, retail, telecoms, supply chain, and utilities, to dramatically enhance performance and efficiency. The Role You’ll play a key role in designing and deploying bespoke AI agents in collaboration with leading enterprises. This isn’t your typical AI Engineering position – it’s deeply technical, highly collaborative, and focused on delivering real-world impact. You’ll help translate complex business challenges into intelligent, scalable solutions powered by cutting-edge AI tools. The Candidate Key attributes of a suitable AI Engineer or Senior AI Engineer include: • Strong Data Science Foundations – bring solid grounding in statistics and machine learning, along with strong programming skills – Python preferred., • Passion for Cutting-Edge AI – You actively experiment with and apply modern AI technologies such as LLMs, RAGs, co-pilots, agentic workflows (heavily desired), and more., • Client-Centric Problem Solver – You’re confident engaging with clients and stakeholders, able to translate complex business problems into elegant, scalable AI solutions. You’ve played a hands-on role in architecting and delivering real-world deployments.

Commercial Property Solicitor (In-House) - 7+ PQE North London (3+ days in office | On-site parking available) Our client, a privately owned property management group with a substantial London and South East portfolio, is looking to hire a Commercial Property Solicitor to join their established in-house legal team on a full-time basis. The company manages a diverse portfolio of 800+ properties valued at over £500 million, including retail units, office blocks, and industrial estates. With a team of 50+ covering legal, property, asset management, surveyors, and finance, the legal team plays a central role in supporting the group's commercial property operations. This is a key hire, replacing a long-serving team member, and you will join a small, specialist legal team of three solicitors. You will work closely with the Head of Legal and the wider property management team, taking primary responsibility for the group's commercial leasing activity across its portfolio. Your role You will manage and advise on a broad range of commercial property transactional matters for the group's own portfolio, including: • Negotiating, drafting, and completing commercial leases across retail, office, and industrial estate premises, • Managing business lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, • Handling land and title queries arising across the portfolio, • Advising the commercial property management team on day-to-day landlord matters, • Working closely with internal asset management, property, and finance colleagues, • Operating largely unsupervised, taking ownership of your caseload and providing practical, commercially focused advice Your profile • Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 7 years' PQE in commercial property (transactional), • Strong, hands-on experience of commercial leasing across a variety of property types - retail, office, and industrial, • Solid knowledge of 1954 Act business lease renewals, • Comfortable handling land and title queries independently, • Able to manage a busy caseload with a high degree of autonomy, • Commercially minded and pragmatic, with the ability to build strong working relationships with non-legal colleagues, • Candidates based in North London or the North Home Counties are strongly encouraged to apply given the office location

Senior Asset Manager: (Investor) Real influence, no layers of red tape, no faceless committees. Just your team, your expertise, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. Tucked away in the heart of the West End, behind a discreet door and a buzzing team, is a property investment company with a story worth telling. Over the years, they’ve quietly built a large portfolio, a mix of carefully curated assets that reflect their passion for quality, community, and long-term value. But what really sets them apart? People stay. Their staff retention is among the highest in the industry. Why? Because they invest in people the same way they invest in property: with a vision, and a long-term mindset. The Role: • As Senior Asset Manager, you’ll take the reins of a diverse commercial portfolio, made up of retail, industrial, and offices., • Working with the in-house property management team to maximise their assets, and reporting directly into the Head of Asset Management. If you would like to hear more call 07478217849, email , or message me on LinkedIn to discuss further.

Employee Relations Lead London (Hybrid) | £55,000–£60,000 Bonus We are partnering with a high-growth world class brand with over 300 locations across the UK to recruit an Employee Relations Lead. This is a pivotal role at a moment of significant change for the organisation. With upcoming employment legislation changes and continued expansion, the business is looking for an ER specialist who can strengthen employee relations practices while helping shape policy and processes at scale. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on ER case management with strategic project work, influencing how employee relations is managed across a large and growing workforce. The Role Reporting initially to the Head of People, you will lead employee relations activity across the organisation’s nationwide locations, working closely with the People Partnering team and operational leaders. You will manage a complex ER caseload while also driving improvements to policy, process and capability across the business. A key priority for this role will be leading the implementation of upcoming changes related to the Employee Rights Bill, ensuring the organisation remains compliant while embedding practical, scalable people practices. Package • Up to £60,000 + bonus, • Hybrid working, • Competitive benefits package, • Strong opportunity for career progression within the People function Key Responsibilities • Manage a varied ER caseload including absence, disciplinary, grievance and investigation matters, • Conduct investigations and support complex case resolution across the business, • Provide expert ER guidance to People Partners and operational leaders, • Lead updates to policies in response to upcoming employment legislation, • Develop and embed consistent ER processes across all locations, • Track ER trends and case data to identify risks and preventative actions, • Deliver training and guidance to managers on ER best practice About You • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations processes, • Experience managing complex ER cases in a multi-site organisation, • Excellent investigation, documentation and organisational skills, • Confidence advising and challenging stakeholders constructively, • The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities, • Interest in policy development and organisational change Experience within branded retail or hospitality is essential. If you are an ER professional looking for a role where you can make a visible impact across a large, growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

I’m working with a well-established property business looking to hire a Estates/Lease Advisory Surveyor to join their portfolio team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys the commercial side of property management, with a strong focus on landlord & tenant matters across a diverse commercial portfolio. This role is office based in West London You’ll take ownership of a varied portfolio (office, industrial, retail & leisure) and lead on all key L&T activity, including: • Rent reviews, lease renewals and regears, • Lease events (breaks, assignments, sublettings), • Tenant liaison and acting as a key point of contact, • Supporting service charge budgeting and financial oversight, • Working closely with FM, accounts and wider property teams, • Undertaking inspections and ensuring strong asset performance What they’re looking for • Experience in commercial property / portfolio management, • Strong grounding in lease advisory / L&T work, • Confident negotiator with good attention to detail, • MRICS (preferred, not essential), • Someone who enjoys working in a hands-on, collaborative environment

Our Client A growing fintech firm, currently outperforming their peers, is seeking a 5PQE+ Regulatory and/or product lawyer. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping, advising and supporting the firm’s retail investment offering. You will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory alignment while enabling innovative product development. This is a highly visible role offering genuine ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to support a fast scaling business at the forefront of digital investing. Key Responsibilities • Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to retail investment products, including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs, funds, and model portfolios., • Support product development teams on new product launches, enhancements, and customer journeys., • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial, technology, and third‑party supplier contracts., • Provide guidance on UK financial services regulation (including FCA rules, COBS, PROD, Consumer Duty/Consumer Credit, and platform specific requirements)., • Lead or support legal aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and platform developments. About You • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 5+ PQE (flexible)., • Experience working for a financial services/fintech business advising on retail investments, wealth management, asset management, or digital investment platforms., • Expertise in UK financial services regulation, particularly FCA rules impacting retail investment products., • Comfortable working in a fast‑moving fintech environment with a solutions‑focused mindset., • Commercially astute, collaborative, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to balance risk with innovation, helping the business move at pace while maintaining regulatory robustness. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

Morson Edge are currently leading the search for a IT Risk and Control Manager to join the First Line function within a established retail Bank. This role plays a critical part in ensuring robust IT risk management, strong governance, and effective audit coordination across the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders in maintaining a well-controlled and compliant risk environment. This would be a hybrid role based in London with a 50% home working split Responsibilities would include: • Review and validate Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSA) and ensure timely updates, • Oversee risk events and incidents, ensuring appropriate assessment, escalation, and resolution, • Ensure IT risks are accurately identified, documented, and maintained within risk appetite, • Lead coordination of internal and external IT audits, • Support continuous improvement of audit processes and governance frameworks, • Support governance routines, including risk meetings, KRIs, and reporting cycles To be considered you would need • Proven experience in IT risk management and governance within financial services ideally in retail/commercial banking, • Strong experience managing internal and external audit engagements, • Solid understanding of operational and IT risk frameworks, • Experience managing/testing various IT controls (i.e cyber, access management, physical security, facilities and infrastructure This role will move quickly, please click apply for consideration

Freshminds has partnered with a boutique consultancy to find a Senior Consultant to deliver on strategic change and transformation projects for major organisations across the private sector. This is a fast-paced, client-facing role with high levels of ownership, working closely with senior stakeholders to shape and deliver high-impact projects. You will combine strategic thinking with hands on delivery, taking ownership from end to end and helping clients achieve strong measurable outcomes. What you’ll be doing: • Delivering on high-impact transformation programmes for clients across retail, financial services, utilities and other major sectors, • Coaching client teams to strengthen capability and embed new ways of working, • Building trusted relationships with senior leaders and spotting opportunities to create further value Requirements: • 3+ years’ consulting experience in strategy, transformation, product management, cultural change or operating model design, • Excellent facilitation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, • Degree-level qualification with a minimum 2:1

Senior EDD & Quality Control Lead 📍 London (Hybrid Working) Are you an experienced financial crime professional with deep expertise in Enhanced Due Diligence and a strong track record of assessing complex financial institutions and fintechs? We’re partnering with a fast-growing, UK-licensed digital bank that is expanding its Banking Services offering. As part of this growth, they are looking for a Senior EDD & QC Lead to play a critical role in safeguarding the organisation through robust financial crime risk management. The Opportunity This is a high-impact role sitting within the Financial Crime Risk function, where you will lead Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) activity across a diverse portfolio of fintech and non-bank financial institution clients. You’ll be at the forefront of assessing financial crime risk — conducting in-depth onsite and virtual reviews, evaluating client frameworks, and providing clear, risk-based recommendations to senior stakeholders. This role also offers the opportunity to shape best practice, mentor analysts, and influence how financial crime risk is assessed across a rapidly evolving client base. Key Responsibilities • Lead and deliver comprehensive EDD reviews across onboarding and periodic assessments, • Conduct onsite and virtual reviews of prospective and existing clients, with a focus on:, • Financial crime (AFC) frameworks, • Governance and oversight structures, • Business models and risk exposure, • Provide independent financial crime risk assessments of prospective clients, identifying red flags and control weaknesses, • Perform Quality Control (QC) reviews of EDD outputs, ensuring consistency and high standards, • Manage complex cases, escalations, and high-risk client assessments, • Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and governance committees, • Produce and analyse MI relating to onboarding, reviews, and portfolio risk, • Coach and support EDD analysts, enhancing technical capability across the team, • Partner closely with internal stakeholders and external clients throughout the review lifecycle What We’re Looking For • Strong experience in Enhanced Due Diligence within financial services, ideally covering fintechs, EMIs, payment firms, or correspondent banking, • Proven track record of conducting onsite client reviews and assessments of financial crime frameworks, • Experience delivering financial crime risk assessments of prospective clients, • Deep understanding of financial crime risks and control frameworks, including common weaknesses in complex institutions, • Experience reviewing and challenging AFC programmes, governance structures, and risk controls, • Prior experience in QC, oversight, or mentoring analysts, • Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements (MLR 2017, POCA, JMLSG, SARs, etc.), • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex risk into clear insights, • High attention to detail, strong judgement, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment ⚠️ Please note: This role requires significant EDD and financial crime risk experience. Candidates with KYC-only or purely retail banking backgrounds are unlikely to be suitable. Why Apply? • Work in a high-growth, innovative banking environment supporting leading fintech clients, • Exposure to complex, high-value financial crime risk assessments, • Opportunity to influence and shape EDD standards and frameworks, • Collaborative, inclusive culture with strong career development opportunities, • Hybrid working and a comprehensive benefits package, including:, • Private healthcare & wellness support, • Generous pension and insurance cover, • Enhanced annual leave and flexible holiday options, • Family-friendly policies, • Retail discounts and regular team socials Barclay Simpson – the trusted name in Financial Crime recruitment: This job was published by Barclay Simpson:

A leading professional services firm is expanding its buy and sell-side M&A Transactions and Deal Services team in London , supporting clients across the full transaction lifecycle, from due diligence through to post-deal value creation and transformation. This is an opportunity to join a high-growth team working with corporates, private equity and institutional investors on transactions ranging from mid-market deals to £bn+ mergers. The Role You will play a key role in delivering complex M&A transaction and transformation projects, including: • Leading workstreams across transactions and transformation engagements, • Supporting commercial, operational and financial due diligence (buy-side and sell-side), • Delivering integration, carve-out and synergy assessment programmes, • Designing and implementing value creation and operational improvement initiatives, • Working closely with senior stakeholders to solve complex strategic and operational challenges Key Responsibilities • Own delivery of workstreams on large engagements and lead smaller client projects end-to-end, • Translate insights into structured, actionable implementation plans, • Support business development and proposal creation, working across multiple service lines, • Contribute to the growth of the practice by building capabilities and refining methodologies, • Origination of sales with your network of clients Why Join • Work on high-impact transactions and transformation programmes, • Exposure to top-tier clients across private equity and corporate sectors, • Collaborate with cross-functional experts across technology, finance, HR and operations, • Be part of a firm with a strong focus on growth, innovation and career development, • Inclusive culture with a genuine emphasis on work-life balance What We’re Looking For • Partner or experienced Director (minimum 3 years as a Director) experience for a UK management consultancy or professional services provider., • Experience in M&A Transactions, Due Diligence (CDD, FDD, ODD or ITDD), Consulting or Deal Advisory, • Strong understanding of M&A, value creation or transformation programmes, • Deep industry sector experience in Financial Services, Technology/Media/Telecoms, Consumer, Retail, Industrial, Healthcare, Life Sciences, B2B Business Services, Education or Energy., • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, • Ability to manage stakeholders and work effectively in fast-paced environments, • Commercial mindset with interest in business development and client impact If you are looking to build your career in Strategy, M&A transactions or Value creation, this is a compelling opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team.

We are seeking a junior to mid-level Real Estate Lawyer (c. 2–5 PQE) to join the London-based real estate investment and development company of a sovereign wealth fund. This is a broad, business-facing role offering exceptional exposure to senior stakeholders and a diverse UK and international real estate portfolio. While the position has a strong real estate focus, there will be a chance to work on matters across commercial contracts, employment law, and IP/data protection. London 5 days per week on-site Salary: £70,000 to £90,000 The Role • Managing a wide range of real estate matters, including retail and office leases and associated asset management documentation, • Reviewing and overseeing consumer and service contracts with third-party providers, • Updating internal policies and drafting papers for the General Counsel and Board in response to legal and regulatory developments affecting UK assets, • Running legal projects, document management, and case oversight, • Supporting broader matters involving commercial contracts, employment law, and intellectual property About You: • Qualified lawyer with approximately 2–5 years’ PQE, • Solid training and experience in commercial real estate, • Comfortable working independently while maintaining strong communication and reporting lines, • Confident in advising senior stakeholders, including the General Counsel and Board, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple matters and manage risk effectively You will be working in offices overlooking some of the best views of London and based close to the station. This role requires the Real Estate Lawyer to be on site 5 days per week. To register and interest, please send through your updated CV to Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Our Client A growing fintech firm, currently outperforming their peers, is seeking a 5PQE+ Regulatory and/or product lawyer. Given their product offering, they would ideally want to hire a lawyer coming from a private banking background. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping, advising and supporting the firm’s retail investment offering. You will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory alignment while enabling innovative product development. This is a highly visible role offering genuine ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to support a fast scaling business at the forefront of digital investing. Key Responsibilities • Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to retail investment products, including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs, funds, and model portfolios., • Support product development teams on new product launches, enhancements, and customer journeys., • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial, technology, and third‑party supplier contracts., • Provide guidance on UK financial services regulation (including FCA rules, COBS, PROD, Consumer Duty/Consumer Credit, and platform specific requirements)., • Lead or support legal aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and platform developments. About You • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 5+ PQE (flexible)., • Experience working for a financial services/fintech business advising on retail investments, wealth management, asset management, or digital investment platforms., • Expertise in UK financial services regulation, particularly FCA rules impacting retail investment products., • Comfortable working in a fast‑moving fintech environment with a solutions‑focused mindset., • Commercially astute, collaborative, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to balance risk with innovation, helping the business move at pace while maintaining regulatory robustness. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

Supply Chain Manager Location: London / Hybrid Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 We’re recruiting for a fast-growing food business built on a strong direct-to-consumer (DTC) foundation, now scaling rapidly into retail and expanding across Europe. Our mission is simple: create exceptional products, build a loved brand, and deliver a best-in-class customer experience across every channel. They're entering an exciting phase of growth — increasing production, launching into new retailers, and building a pan-European footprint. To support this, we’re looking for a highly capable Supply Chain Manager to take full ownership of our end-to-end supply chain. The Role This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll own and optimise the entire supply chain — from sourcing and production through to warehousing, fulfilment, and retail distribution. You’ll work closely with founders and cross-functional teams to build a scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient supply chain that supports rapid growth across DTC, retail, and international markets. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Ownership • Take full responsibility for the supply chain: procurement, production, inventory, warehousing, and distribution, • Manage co-packers, manufacturers, and ingredient suppliers, • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times, • Own forecasting across DTC, retail, and international markets, • Optimise stock levels to balance availability and working capital, • Oversee 3PLs, warehousing, and last-mile delivery, • Build scalable processes for retail distribution and European expansion, • Support onboarding into major retailers, • Ensure compliance with retailer requirements and SLAs, • Improve supply chain systems, reporting, and data visibility, • Implement best-in-class processes as we scale, • Identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities What We’re Looking For • Proven experience in a Supply Chain Manager (or similar) role within FMCG / food / DTC brands, • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations, • Experience scaling from DTC into retail (highly desirable), • Exposure to international / European expansion, • Experience managing co-packers, 3PLs, and suppliers, • Commercially minded with strong negotiation skills, • Analytical and comfortable working with data, forecasting, and planning tools, • Hands-on, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Why Join Us? • Be part of a high-growth brand at a pivotal stage, • Work directly with founders and have real impact, • Build and shape the supply chain function from the ground up, • Opportunity to grow with the business as we expand internationally, • Competitive salary + performance bonus

About the job Technical Project Manager Permanent Based in Piccadilly, London (hybrid 3 days in the office / 2 days at home) We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in London. You will be helping to lead the continuous delivery of projects on our ecommerce platforms, related digital applications, and services - with a focus on Agile delivery. You will also be supporting cross-functional teams spanning commercial, design, operations and engineering to ensure delivery of transformational projects. This is a role where you will be instrumental in delivering business critical projects and will guide the team through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, promoting continuous improvement and a shared understanding of goals. You will also review progress and use influencing skills to unblock issues. You will be a resilient and confident project manager and will keep multiple stakeholders informed with clear, regular updates on progress, risks, and delivery timelines. What you will be doing • Champion agile delivery methodology and help build understanding and capability across all teams., • Facilitate cross-functional groups to plan and deliver projects and initiatives., • Bring energy and invention to team meetings such as planning, stand ups, retrospectives and showcases., • Own project delivery plans and being the main point of contact between commercial and technical teams., • Maintain delivery momentum - drive team and set the pace, ensuring teams are working towards delivery commitments., • Coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure there is a clear pipeline of work to be delivered next., • Identify and mitigate risk and blockers to successful delivery., • Manage, monitor and measure workflows to ensure value is delivered early and often, • Work and liaise with third parties., • Track and report regularly on project progress to senior team., • Ability to prioritising time-critical work and deliver to tight deadlines. What we need from you • Experience of championing technical project delivery within a retail, ecommerce or consumer facing business., • Knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and lean methodologies coupled with a deep understanding of the principles of agile and the processes behind effective product delivery., • Effective relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills., • Strong project management experience, coordinating multiple projects/streams simultaneously., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to interact with technical and non-technical audiences including customers, managers, and subject matter experts. Person Profile • Results driven., • Organised and methodical., • Pragmatic & adaptable., • Collaborative and considered., • Curious and creative., • Approachable and personable., • Resilient and balanced., • Self-motivated., • Proactive Problem solver., • Confident and can establish credibility fast. Why work for Waterstones Waterstones is the cornerstone of bookselling across the UK and Ireland. Joining Waterstones means being an active part in a success story that began in 1982, and books are as popular now as the day we started. Trading across the UK, Ireland and Europe, we are present in over 300 shopping locations, where Waterstones continues to thrive, each year actively pursuing a programme of new bookshop openings. Online at Waterstones.com, we meanwhile mirror the essence of our bookshops, further showcasing the unique enthusiasm and knowledge of our booksellers. If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

Branch Merchandiser | Outlet & Off‑Price £50,000–£55,000 |London | European Travel We’re looking for a commercial, hands‑on Branch Merchandiser to take end‑to‑end ownership of factory outlet performance across key European locations. This is a senior, trading‑focused role where you’ll control assortment, inventory, pricing, and in‑store execution — with full accountability for sales, margin, and stock health. If you thrive in outlet / off‑price environments and love turning product and data into profit, this role has your name on it. The Retail Branch Merchandiser role You’ll own the day‑to‑day performance of multiple outlet stores, including: • Full P&L ownership: sales, margin, and profitability, • Building outlet‑specific assortment and buying plans, • Driving inventory turns through allocation and replenishment, • Owning pricing, markdown, and discount strategy, • Monitoring daily & weekly trading performance and KPIs, • Producing clear, actionable trading insight and recommendations, • Leading visual merchandising execution to maximise sell‑through, • Working closely with store teams, supply chain, and brand stakeholders This role balances strategic planning with sleeves‑rolled‑up trading execution. About you You’ll likely bring: • 8-10 years’ experience in retail branch merchandising, • Strong background in outlet, off‑price, or value channels, • Proven strength in **inventory, markdown, and pricing management, • Sharp commercial mindset with deep KPI understanding, • Highly analytical skills — confident using Excel and ERP systems, • Strong stakeholder influence and communication skills, • Willingness to travel regularly across European store locations Why this opportunity? • Ownership role with real commercial impact, • High autonomy in a fast‑moving outlet environment, • International exposure across European retail, • Competitive salary with scope and seniority, • Opportunity to shape outlet strategy and execution Interested? Apply directly via LinkedIn or message for a confidential conversation.

Who We Are At JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, we are building one of the world’s most trusted technology and supply chain ecosystems. What started as a bold idea in China has evolved into a NASDAQ-listed, Fortune 44 global enterprise serving over 700 million active customers. Powered by advanced logistics, innovative technology, and a commitment to integrity, JD.com operates across retail, logistics, technology, property and more, creating solutions that make everyday life smarter, faster, and more connected. Our Global Reach JD.com is expanding its international footprint through a digitally intelligent, cross-border supply chain and world-class logistics network, supported by platforms such as Joybuy, which brings trusted products to customers worldwide. Today, our teams operate across China, the U.S., U.K., Netherlands, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Hungary, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and beyond, reaching customers in every corner of the world. Learn more about who we are and what we do: About The Team You’ll be joining the JD.com team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. What You'll Do • Develop, execute and optimize long-term strategic procurement plans covering European warehousing, trucking and last-mile courier services, aligning with the company's overall business development goals., • Lead the identification, evaluation and onboarding of high-quality suppliers; deeply tap and integrate underlying trucking resources (FTL/LTL), warehousing resources and last-mile courier resources to build a comprehensive, stable and cost-competitive logistics supplier ecosystem., • Lead complex negotiations on long-term cooperation agreements, pricing, SLAs and payment terms with core suppliers across warehousing, trucking and last-mile scenarios to achieve overall cost optimization and service quality upgrading., • Establish and improve a systematic supplier management system, including performance evaluation, hierarchical management and incentive mechanisms, to drive continuous improvement of supplier service capabilities across all procurement scenarios., • Monitor and conduct in-depth analysis of European logistics market trends (warehousing, trucking, last-mile), regulatory changes and industry risks; proactively adjust procurement strategies and propose effective risk prevention and control solutions., • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, finance and other departments to coordinate procurement resources across multiple scenarios and ensure the smooth operation of the end-to-end logistics supply chain. About You • 5+ years of experience in European integrated logistics procurement (covering warehousing, trucking and last-mile courier), • Profound industry experience and in-depth insight into the European contract logistics market; extensive and high-quality local resources including underlying trucking resources, warehousing suppliers and last-mile courier service providers., • Proven track record of successful strategic procurement planning and implementation across multiple logistics scenarios, with significant achievements in cost optimization, supplier ecosystem construction; excellent complex negotiation and contract management capabilities. What We Offer Joining JD.com means becoming part of a company where people, innovation, and impact go hand in hand. We offer a competitive salary, a great location, and a supportive, people-first culture where your growth truly matters. With access to global projects, learning opportunities, and an inclusive environment that values every voice, you’ll have the space to shape the future with us. At JD.com, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ready to apply? Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.

💻Director, Paid Search 🛍️Agency (Fashion & Retail Brands) 📍London (3 days office based) 💸£55,000 - £70,000 + Benefits A high-growth digital agency in London is on the hunt for a seasoned Paid Search Leader to take charge of their most complex, flagship retail accounts.If you’re passionate about eCommerce and live for the buzz of data-driven campaigns, this one’s for you! With innovation ingrained into their DNA and strong team collaboration at the core, this agency offers exposure to complex, high traffic eCom brands across Fashion, Retail and Lifestyle brands. They are building something genuinely exciting, giving you the space to lead, mentor and shape a high-performing paid search offering. The Director, Paid Search will blend strategic ownership with hands-on execution, while supporting the Head of Paid Search to evolve the wider proposition. Role Highlights… • Lead paid search strategy across a portfolio of 4-5 high-growth ecommerce clients, • Maintain hands-on control of campaign build, pacing and optimisation for select, more complex accounts, • Champion paid search within client strategy meetings and commercial negotiations, • Test new platform features and guide wider team adoption, • Collaborate across performance channels (SEO, Paid Social, Brand) to shape full-funnel plans, • Work closely with the Head of Paid Search to define and refine playbooks, frameworks and QA processes, • Mentor and support Specialists and Senior Specialists, challenging their thinking and helping them navigate the “grey areas” of complex account management You will need… • Proven success working in retail/ecommerce or agency-led paid search roles, • Deep platform knowledge in Google Ads, Performance Max, Shoptimised, Search Ads 360 etc., • Desire to remain close to the day-to-day execution of Paid Search, whilst still being strategic, • Strong commercial acumen, especially around P&L linked performance, • Confidence presenting strategy, leading client meetings and problem solving with senior stakeholders, • A track record of growing client revenue and building strong lasting relationships, • Desire to mentor and potentially step into a team leadership role Why You’ll Love It • Flexible hybrid model with flexible working hours, • Up to £3,000 annual development budget + 5 PD days, • 25 days’ holiday + birthday + 3 wellbeing/volunteering days, • Parental leave with up to 6 months at full pay (primary carer), • Remote international working options, • Early finish Summer Fridays (June–August), • Mental health support, private pension access, and latest tech setup, • Future path to Team Lead available if desired, • Join a 300+ global network of retail performance experts, • Inclusive, fun culture where attitude is valued as much as skills Apply now or send your CV directly to 📩

Chartered Surveyor - Valuation (MRICS) £55k - £65k base London Join a Specialist Valuation Practice Are you a motivated Chartered Surveyor looking for genuine responsibility, direct client exposure and the chance to make a real commercial impact? My client is a specialist valuation practice known for their technical excellence, entrepreneurial culture and supportive environment that rewards initiative, commercial thinking and business generation. They are expanding our Valuation team and seeking an MRICS-qualified Surveyor to deliver high‑quality loan security valuations for a range of UK lenders. You'll work across a diverse portfolio-including office, industrial/logistics, retail and mixed‑use assets-providing Red Book-compliant advice that directly supports secured lending decisions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven Surveyor who wants full ownership of instructions, autonomy in day‑to‑day work and clear potential for career progression. The Role You'll be responsible for end-to-end valuation instructions, including: • Delivering loan security valuations for new lending, refinancing and portfolio reviews., • Managing the full instruction process-from inspection and analysis to modelling and reporting., • Producing concise, lender-focused reports with strong assumptions, sensitivities and risk commentary., • Valuing a broad range of commercial and mixed-use properties across the UK., • Ensuring all work meets RICS Red Book standards, lender requirements and internal QA processes., • Maintaining clear audit trails suitable for lender panel review., • Building strong professional relationships with lender clients, borrowers, solicitors and managing agents. We're looking for someone who brings: • MRICS qualification, • Experience in loan security valuations, • Solid understanding of credit risk and lender-focused reporting, • Excellent report writing, organisational and time‑management skills, • A proactive approach to client relationships and business development, • Direct client exposure and full instruction ownership, • A collaborative environment that rewards initiative and commercial drive, • Opportunities to broaden your experience across diverse asset types

Merchandising Planner – Global Retail Brand A rare opportunity has arisen to join a globally recognised, high-profile retail brand as a Merchandising Planner, based in West London. This is a pivotal role with real influence over purchasing strategy, working across multi-channel retail including stores, eCommerce, and marketplaces. You’ll take ownership of category planning, buying decisions, and margin performance, partnering with major external licensees and senior internal stakeholders. Leading a team of four, you’ll balance commercial strategy with hands-on analysis—driving performance while confidently challenging decisions where needed. This role offers strong visibility, including exposure to director-level stakeholders, and the chance to shape product strategy at scale. Key responsibilities include: • Owning purchase volumes, forecasting, and margin control, • Leading pre-season and in-season planning across channels, • Managing and developing a high-performing team, • Partnering with major external licensees and negotiating effectively, • Driving data-led decisions and influencing senior stakeholders, • Identifying risks and opportunities to optimise trading performance We’re looking for: • Proven experience in merchandising planning within a retail environment, • Strong background working with licensed products/partners, • Experience with toys is a plus (not essential), • A highly analytical, data-driven mindset (advanced Excel essential), • Confident leadership and stakeholder management skills, • The ability to operate with autonomy and conviction in a matrix environment Package: • £56-58,000 + 15% bonus, • Hybrid working (4 days office, 1 day WFH), • Private medical, dental, staff discount, and additional benefits, • Excellent progression and development opportunities If you’re commercially sharp, confident in your decisions, and ready to step into a high-impact role with global exposure, this could be the ideal next move.

Corporate Associate (M&A)- 2-4 PQE Silver Circle Law firm| London | £150,000 - £160,000 A corporate associate is offered an outstanding opportunity to join an industry leading corporate team at this top tier national practice, in London. The firm, which ranks as one of the top 10 in the UK, is arguably the largest and widest-reaching domestic UK law firm. The London corporate team is made up of over 80 lawyers undertaking high-value, complex, and challenging matters for clients both domestically and internationally across the renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, life sciences, healthcare, technology, media, telecoms, financial services, retail, and sports sectors. My client are currently looking to add a talented corporate lawyers, with strong experience and interest in M&A work. The salary bracket for the roles starts at £150k from 2 PQE, up to £160k at 4 PQE, in addition to a relatively industry standard bonus scheme, activated for hitting the hours target of 1700. The successful corporate associate joining this team will handle a full range of corporate work, which will include: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents to affect public and private M&A transactions, domestic and cross-border M&A, public takeovers, demergers and joint ventures. This position is ideally suited to a mid level corporate associate between two and four years’ PQE. Candidates applying for this position should be able to display: · A strong academic background · Training and post-qualified corporate experience gained with a reputable national or international practice or city-firm · Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen · Excellent communication skills · Experience in business development and client relationship management With regards to hybrid working, my client operates a 60% office attendance policy, with the option to also work from any of their regional offices. Benefits: · Salary package of £150,000 - £160,000 · 25 days annual leave. · Bonus scheme. · Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. · Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Corporate Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.

Title: Senior Planner Location: Central London Salary: £80-110,000 + car allowance + package A leading UK main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the team delivering a landmark £300m mixed-use development in Central London. This exciting city-centre scheme will comprise residential towers, retail and leisure facilities, offering the opportunity to play a key role on a major, high-profile project that will shape part of London’s evolving skyline. Working closely with the Project Director and site teams, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the construction programme using Asta Powerproject, ensuring it is robust, accurate and aligned with the overall project delivery strategy. This is a critical role where you will drive programme performance, communicate planning strategy effectively across the project team and provide the insight needed to support the successful delivery of this complex development. Key Responsibilities • Lead and manage the construction programme for a major mixed-use development, • Develop, maintain and oversee detailed programmes using Asta Powerproject, • Work closely with the Project Director, site teams and commercial teams to ensure programme alignment, • Monitor progress, identify risks and implement mitigation strategies, • Communicate programme updates and planning strategy effectively to project stakeholders, • Support successful delivery through strong site-based planning leadership Requirements • Extensive UK main contracting experience, • Proven site-based planning experience on major city-centre developments valued £100m+, • Advanced Asta Powerproject skills, • Strong understanding of construction methodology and sequencing on complex build project, • Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills What’s on Offer • £80-110,000 per annum, • Annual car allowance £7,000, • Pension, Healthcare, Life assurance, Private medical, • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Join a market-leading main contractor with a strong regional pipeline, • Plus other great benefits. If you are looking for a new career challenge and you are interested in the above opportunity then please apply by sending your CV to or call Matt Lilburn on 01342 330 533 for further information quoting reference 73549.

We are looking for a motivated, results-driven Junior Area Manager to join our rapidly growing European team. Reporting to the Senior Business Development Manager, you will support the management and development of our brand’s presence across a specific European region (The House of Creed, Balenciaga Fragrances, Bottega Veneta Fragrances). This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in sales, marketing, and brand management within the dynamic fragrances industry. You will work closely with distributors, retailers, and internal stakeholders to drive sales, increase brand awareness, and ensure consistent brand representation. Key Responsibilities Sales & Distribution Support • Support the Senior Business Development Manager in developing and executing commercial strategies to achieve regional sales targets., • Assist and support existing distributors and retailers by providing product knowledge, training, and promotional tools., • Monitor sales performance, analyze trends, and identify growth opportunities within the assigned region., • Coordinate and follow up on marketing activities and events to maximize brand visibility and drive sales., • Help the Senior Business Development Manager in strategizing the A&P (Advertising & Promotion) budget per country., • Contribute to the implementation of marketing campaigns and initiatives within the region., • Ensure consistent brand representation and compliance with visual merchandising standards across all points of sale., • Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify opportunities and challenges., • Collect market feedback and consumer insights to support product development and marketing strategies., • Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and internal stakeholders., • Act as a point of contact for regional partners’ requests and inquiries., • Prepare regular reports on sales performance, marketing activities, and market trends., • Analyze data to identify key performance indicators and areas for improvement., • Contribute to the preparation of annual budgets and sales forecasts. Profile & Requirements • 1–2 years of experience in a similar role within the cosmetics industry., • Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken); any additional language is a plus., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong ability to build relationships., • Proactive, organized, and results-oriented mindset., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment

Overview A global retail group is seeking an experienced Retail Merchandiser to lead assortment planning, inventory management, and in-store execution across European outlet stores. This role combines strategic planning with hands-on trading responsibility, focused on maximising sell-through, margin, and overall store performance. Key Requirements • 10+ years’ retail merchandising experience, ideally in outlet/off-price, • Strong analytical and commercial decision-making skills, • Expertise in inventory planning, pricing, and markdown strategy, • Solid understanding of retail KPIs, • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills, • Effective communication and stakeholder management, • Advanced Excel and ERP system knowledge Responsibilities Commercial & P&L Management • Own store performance, driving sales, margin, and profitability, • Monitor KPIs and act on risks and opportunities, • Partner with store teams to deliver commercial targets Assortment & Buying • Plan and manage product assortments aligned to targets and stock availability, • Make buying decisions to optimise product mix and performance, • Continuously refine ranges based on trading data Inventory & Replenishment • Manage stock levels and allocation across locations, • Drive stock turn and minimise slow-moving inventory, • Oversee replenishment to ensure optimal availability Pricing & Promotions • Develop pricing and discount strategies for outlet stores, • Manage markdowns, promotions, and clearance activity, • Balance margin recovery with sell-through performance Trading & Analysis • Track and report on sales, margin, and stock performance, • Provide insights and recommendations to improve results Visual Merchandising • Lead in-store presentation and product placement, • Ensure clear communication of pricing and promotions, • Maintain high standards through regular store engagement Collaboration • Work cross-functionally with supply chain and commercial teams, • Support alignment on stock flow and trading priorities Additional Support • Assist senior leadership with reporting, inventory oversight, and commercial reviews Responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs. Please note: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available.

Retail Merchandiser (Outlet / Inventory Planning / Pricing Strategy / P&L Ownership / Visual Merchandising / Retail KPIs) – London Join a leading global brand as a Retail Merchandiser specializing in assortment planning, inventory management, pricing strategy, markdown optimisation, outlet retail, and P&L ownership. This is a high-impact, commercially driven role focused on maximising sell-through, improving inventory turns, driving retail KPIs, and delivering profitability across outlet stores in key European markets. About the Role Working with Reebok EU, you will take full ownership of merchandising strategy and execution across outlet stores in Paris and Amsterdam. This is a hands-on role blending strategic planning with day-to-day trading, where your decisions directly influence sales performance and margin recovery. Key Responsibilities Commercial Ownership & Performance • Own full P&L performance across outlet stores, • Drive sales, margin, and profitability against targets, • Build and manage commercial assortment plans, • Optimise product mix across categories, sizes, and price points, • Lead inventory planning and stock allocation, • Drive inventory turns and stock efficiency, • Own pricing architecture and discount strategy, • Execute markdown optimisation and promotional planning, • Monitor daily/weekly performance and key retail KPIs, • Deliver data-driven insights and reporting, • Lead visual merchandising strategy across stores, • Ensure strong in-store execution and product storytelling, • Partner with supply chain, warehouse, and brand teams, • Align on inventory flow, product strategy, and trading priorities About You • 10+ years in retail merchandising (preferably outlet/off-price), • Strong expertise in inventory planning, pricing, and markdowns, • Highly analytical with a data-driven mindset, • Deep understanding of retail KPIs and commercial performance, • Advanced Excel and ERP system skills, • Excellent stakeholder management and communication Excellent Salary + Bonus

The Procurement/Cost & Programme Manager is responsible for managing and expediting the Restaurant Development process from site identification through grand opening across the UK for all restaurant concepts, including traditional and non-traditional locations. This role will be responsible for Procurement and Cost management, including capex management and cashflow forecasting. It will also play a key role in facilities management and this individual will serve as the representative after grand opening, managing and addressing Operator concerns. Critical thinking, initiative, strong follow up and the ability to figure out solutions, despite unknowns and challenges, is imperative. This individual will report to the Director, UK Restaurant Development. They will also partner with numerous global leaders across the business. Responsibilities: Lead effective and efficient communication • A primary point of contact for Restaurant Development, • Direct and foster partnership with internal and external partners, • Influence and collaborate with teams to request and manage due diligence – including, but not limited to, site investigation, environmental testing and reporting, surveys, signage, release for design, etc., • Brings a real estate, development, and construction understanding, as well as system knowledge, • Serves as a liaison to Financial Services, Budget/Planning, External Communications and necessary Technology teams (such as Tririga, LIS, and Oracle Cloud), • Works with the Facilities provider to build out the support network for operators once a restaurant has opened, • Works with Design to ensure the right suppliers onboard to maintain the high standards but at the same time stewarding the cost of materials and services, • Works with the Construction & Development Lead to onboard new partners and suppliers to support Chick-fil-A’s UK expansion. Financial Stewardship • Lead Restaurant Development’s planning and budget for the UK (inclusive of Real Estate, Development & Construction, Asset Management, Facilities & Equipment, and Restaurant Design), • Responsible for procurement and supplier management, • Involved in FCR analysis, provide insight to spend as it influences when and how treasury purchases currency, • Maximise financial stewardship and obtain required approvals – including, but not limited to: New Restaurant Real Estate and Development & Construction budget partnership, Deal Cost Workbook (DCWB), Pre-Construction Review (PCR), and Budget Tracking support; abstract analysis; oversee payments per contractual obligation during site acquisition; Landlord reimbursement and bond resolution/close-out Project Management • Proactively track & manage new restaurant deal process including accuracy of data, critical dates, and pipeline, • Manage follow up to ensure the resolution of development issues, compliance of contractual obligations, and the completion of necessary tasks, • Determine best practice and formulate process for UK specific requirements Asset Management • Manage the facilities management process Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree, Construction, Architecture, Engineering, or related field, • Background in construction, consistently delivering the highest quality final product, • Previous UK restaurant/retail development and construction experience, • Ability to manage multiple projects of varying complexities at the same time, • Strong organisational skills, • Demonstrated interpersonal skills, • Effective communicator (written, verbal, as an individual, and in group setting), • Previous experience in selecting/developing partners and building high performing teams, • Strong financial acumen, • Strong technical capabilities (e.g. electrical, mechanical, civil), • Strong understanding of the planning approval process, • Strong background in project management and contract negotiations Minimum Years of Experience 4 Travel Requirements 50% Required Level Of Education Bachelor's Degree

Creative Manager - Beauty London - Hybrid £55,000 to £60,000 We’re partnering with a fast-growing, purpose-led consumer brand in the beauty space, looking to hire an imaginative Creative Design Manager to lead and elevate their visual identity across all touchpoints. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining art direction, team management, and creative strategy. Ideal for someone who thrives on bringing ideas to life while scaling high-quality output across digital, retail, packaging, and campaigns. You’ll take ownership of the full creative pipeline; leading an in-house team, shaping brand direction, and delivering compelling visual storytelling that connects with consumers. From campaign concepts to execution, you’ll ensure everything is consistent, impactful, and on-brand. Responsibilities: • Leading and inspiring an in-house design team, • Translating briefs into standout creative concepts, • Owning brand consistency across all channels, • Managing end-to-end creative workflows and project delivery, • Collaborating closely with marketing and key stakeholders, • Driving innovation, including integrating AI tools, • Overseeing photoshoots, video, and content production Requirements: • Strong portfolio across brand, campaign, and digital design, • Background in beauty, wellness, or lifestyle brands essential, • Solid understanding of print and production processes, • A balance of creative vision and commercial thinking

We are currently seeking an Asset Management Director for our client, an investment and real estate development group operating across Europe and the United Kingdom. Established in 2020 the Group's UK business has quickly established itself as one of the leading investors and operators of Retail Led Destinations in the UK. In this role within their established Asset Management team, you will take responsibility for a portfolio of Shopping Centres across the UK. You will pay an essential role in making key decisions for shopping centre management, identifying opportunities to enhance cash flow and asset value, with a particular focus on driving NOI growth across the portfolio, and assisting in the full investment lifecycle. You will be expected to deliver concise, accurate and impactful reporting, present confident pitches to both internal and external stakeholders, offer top-tier asset management insights, and drive the profitable revenue growth and development of your assets to new highs. We are looking for someone who understands that these are complex, evolving investments that require resilience, creativity and a hands-on approach. Each has its own challenges and strategic opportunities, and we want someone energised by the chance to reposition and unlock value where others might see obstacles. You will have complete ownership of your Assets’ performance and are expected to coordinate and direct the in-house teams (FM/Leasing/Marketing/Operations) to ensure delivery. Key Responsibilities: • Devise and implement the agreed annual business plan to deliver targets for net operating income (NOI), occupancy rates, transaction flow and ERV growth, • Lead the team to deliver the business plans for the assets under management, • Advising the Board and JV partners on Asset Management needs in relation to the assets under your management, • Identification and delivery of asset enhancement initiatives, including the implementation of value-add strategies, • Liaise with the Leasing Director to lead, manage, deliver and execute all leasing and major lease events in line with the annual business plan, including the reconfiguration of available space, • Responsible for improving and achieving the net income target across your assets by leasing vacant space, removing breaks, extending leases, implementing rent reviews/lease renewals etc., • Oversight and ownership of the full P&L and Service Charge budget, as well as close monitoring of the in-house PM and FM resource, ensure cost and operational-effective site management, • Full responsibility for PPM and Capex, • Supporting the Company with acquisition and disposals and due diligence, • Lead the team in Completing and presenting detailed, accurate and effective reports, • Lead UK Asset Management function including delivery of:, • Preparation of 5 year Business, • Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting., • Review of business plan strategy implementation., • Analysis of new leasing operations., • Implementation of asset management initiatives., • Monitoring of debt and discount petitions., • Coordination of projects and capex., • Monitoring of asset KPIs., • Financial reporting to investors and lenders., • Coordination of external valuations., • Helps manage the external service providers in charge of invoicing, rent statements service charge, insurance, rent collection, etc., • Monitoring of cash flow., • Regularly and efficiently communicates with all parties involved in a project (i.e. JV partner, Centre Management Team, stakeholders, team members, etc)., • Resilient and pragmatic, with the ability to balance long-term strategic vision with the day-to-day realities of managing challenging retail environments, • Solid Retail Asset Management (shopping centres) working experience, • Proficient understanding of how to best manage expectations, and deal with demanding Partners, • Demonstrable expert report-writing and presentation skills, • Advanced ability across MS Office packages, • Ability to combine property knowledge with professional presentation and report writing skills, • Commercial awareness, industry knowledge and competitor analysis, • Strong initiative and ability to work autonomously and manage own time, • Able to think creatively about repurposing and regeneration of real estate assets, • Excellent interpersonal and team management and leadership skills, • Solid administrative skills for effective, accurate report writing, • Decisive, confident and calm under pressure, • A solid, resilient work ethic, • Able to focus on key issues and prioritise work whilst multi-tasking, • Self-management of personal performance standards, • Positive approach, commitment, and reliability, • Attention to details, • Strong leading, influencing and persuading skills, • Ability to support colleagues at all levels within a high-performance function Other: Current knowledge of industry trends in retail real estate and development, and a natural desire to understand specific market characteristics; experience of retail real estate analysis/asset/investment management experience with an emphasis in UK retail. Entrepreneurial spirit: the role requires the candidate to be entrepreneurial with many of the activities involved, such as negotiations and lease analysis, requiring that risks be analysed and forecasts made. Strong analytical skills. Interpersonal skills required for establishing and building and maintaining relationship with relevant parties (management, investors, property managers, tenants, etc.). Strong organizational skills to effectively coordinate and manage multiple assignments, as well as prioritize tasks and efforts. How to Apply If you are attracted by the opportunity to grow your career please send an email with a cover letter and you resume to:

Our Client A growing fintech firm, currently outperforming their peers, is seeking a 5PQE+ Regulatory and/or product lawyer. Given their product offering, they would ideally want to hire a lawyer coming from a private banking background. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping, advising and supporting the firm’s retail investment offering. You will work closely with product, compliance, operations, and senior leadership to ensure regulatory alignment while enabling innovative product development. This is a highly visible role offering genuine ownership, strategic influence, and the opportunity to support a fast scaling business at the forefront of digital investing. Key Responsibilities • Advise on legal and regulatory matters relating to retail investment products, including ISAs, GIAs, SIPPs, funds, and model portfolios., • Support product development teams on new product launches, enhancements, and customer journeys., • Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of commercial, technology, and third‑party supplier contracts., • Provide guidance on UK financial services regulation (including FCA rules, COBS, PROD, Consumer Duty/Consumer Credit, and platform specific requirements)., • Lead or support legal aspects of strategic initiatives, partnerships, and platform developments. About You • Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with 5+ PQE (flexible)., • Consumer finance experience, • Experience working for a financial services/fintech business advising on retail investments, wealth platform or investment firm, asset management, or digital investment platforms., • Expertise in UK financial services regulation, particularly FCA rules impacting retail investment products., • Comfortable working in a fast‑moving fintech environment with a solutions‑focused mindset., • Commercially astute, collaborative, and confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels., • Ability to balance risk with innovation, helping the business move at pace while maintaining regulatory robustness. *Candidates with equivalent experience outside of the PQE will be considered for this role.

About the Client: Our Client is a exciting player in the commercial real estate sector, they're an International Buyside PropCo with over £1 Billion in Assets across Retail, Residential & Industrial properties. Position Overview: They're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Commercial Asset Manager to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in commercial property management, with a focus on lease negotiation, compliance, and financial oversight. If you have a passion for commercial real estate and a track record of successful asset management, then this could be the role for you. Key Responsibilities: • Lease Management: Monitor and negotiate tenant lease events, including rent reviews, break clauses, and expiries. Interpret and manage lease terms effectively., • Vacant Property Management: Instruct and oversee letting agents on vacant commercial properties to minimize downtime., • Financial Oversight: Review and negotiate Heads of Terms with prospective tenants and ensure accuracy of property data related to leases, service charges, and insurance., • Insurance Management: Oversee annual insurance renewal, ensuring best value and managing billing of recoverable insurance premiums., • Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with statutory audits, including health & safety and fire risk assessments, and manage all applications for tenant consent., • Budget Preparation: Prepare and approve service charge budgets, demands, and apportionments, and liaise with the accounts department for reconciliations., • Project Management: Communicate with tenants regarding ongoing projects and oversee repair quotes to ensure financial forecasts are accurate. Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of comparable experience in commercial asset management., • Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices., • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with excellent attention to detail., • Exceptional organizational skills, able to prioritize and manage time efficiently., • Excellent communication, writing, influencing, and negotiation skills., • Ability to work autonomously and exercise sound judgment in decision-making., • Familiarity with Qube property management software is preferred. What We Offer: • Competitive salary, annual bonus scheme and strong benefits package, • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement., • A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Senior Surveyor | Property & Asset Management | Client Side Exposure | Central London We are working exclusively with a well-regarded fund, property and asset manager based in Central London, to hire a Senior Surveyor within their growing Asset & Property Management team. This is a genuinely blended role offering real exposure across both asset and property management, not a fluffed up version we see far too often. You will take ownership of a mixed use portfolio across office, retail and industrial assets, working on both owned assets and with private clients, funds and investment managers. The day to day is well supported by an in house FM team, allowing you to focus on the more strategic, value add side of asset management. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership of a commercial and mixed use portfolio, • Drive asset performance through rent reviews, lease renewals and regears, • Identify and deliver value add initiatives including refurb and repositioning opportunities, • Lead on asset business planning and client reporting, • Oversee service charge budgets, financial performance and compliance, • Manage tenant relationships and act as the key point of contact, • Work closely with internal investment, valuation and fund management teams Why this role • £1bn+ portfolio with a £100m rent roll, • Genuine asset management exposure, not just reactive PM, • Strong internal infrastructure allowing focus on strategy over admin, • Well capitalised, long standing and respected platform, • Clear progression into a more senior, strategic position This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Management Surveyor looking to step into a more commercially driven, asset management focused role. If this sounds of interest, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Senior Project Manager - Commercial / Retail / Hospitality Real Estate Independent Project Consultancy £65,000-£75,000 + bonus + benefits, London This mid sized, independent project management consultancy have experienced year on year growth since forming, increasing their market share with an impressive client base of private investors and occupiers in prime central London. Due to ongoing growth strategy, they seek a Senior Project Manager to help run a mix of high end office, hospitality and retail CAT A and CAT B projects with contract values c£2m-£50m. ✨ Why this role? You will join a collaborative team that boasts high employee engagement, low staff turnover and a strong and increasing market reputation. You’ll be working under a Project Director, and alongside a strong PM team, with a clear pathway to Associate level. What you’ll bring • 2+ years’ project management experience within a project consultancy, • Track record delivering private sector projects under JCT contract, • Experience on new CAT A or CAT B schemes, • Chartered or on the pathway (MRICS, MCIOB, RIBA or equivalent), • Strong communication skills and stakeholder management expertise What they offer • Clear career pathway to Associate level, • Structured mentoring programme, • Annual bonus, • Annual company trip, • Flexible working 1 day pw, • Prime office facilities and location