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LGC is a global life sciences company. Its Grant Management Group works with the NIHR to manage funding calls, contracts and intellectual property, ensuring research programs are delivered efficiently and strategically. The NIHR, funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, is the UK’s largest funder of health and social care research, improving health, wellbeing and economic growth. Job Description We are looking for a Programme Manager to join the Research Programmes team responsible for the management of the NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research (PGfAR), Programme Development Grants (PDG), Mental Health Research Groups (MHRG) funding schemes, and the Blood and Transplant Research Units (BTRUs). Reporting to a Senior Programme Manager, the role will cover the full end-to-end process of research management, from launching new calls for applications through to the active monitoring of funded projects and will require an ability to work collaboratively with other team members. The post provides the opportunity for exciting external liaison, with interfaces to UK government, academia, industry and the clinical community. Key Responsibilities • Support research funding activities, including developing call themes, advising applicants, reviewing documentation, shortlisting, and managing committee processes, • Conduct due diligence on proposals, assessing scientific, technical and clinical rationale and advising on IP, dissemination and commercialisation, • Negotiate and manage funding agreements, ensuring milestones, finances and reporting are met, • Oversee a portfolio of funded projects, monitoring progress, reviewing outputs and ensuring delivery of impact, • Liaise with stakeholders, representing funder perspectives and promoting programmes at internal and external meetings, • Contribute to strategic initiatives and continuous improvement of operational processes, • Maintain documentation, guidance, and templates to support effective programme delivery, • Prepare reports, papers and briefings, including Parliamentary and DHSC responses when required Core competencies and Experience Required: Required Criteria • Degree in biomedical, health, or social sciences, • Proven experience in programme management within research, health, or the public sector, • Strong understanding of UK research funding structures, governance and policy processes, • Demonstrated ability to manage complex research portfolios and negotiate funding agreements, • Skilled in evidence based evaluation, analysis and report writing, • Experience working within a research focused environment, • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to address complex issues Desirable Criteria • Postgraduate qualification in biomedical, health, or social sciences, • Experience in research commissioning and programme oversight, • Proven ability to measure, monitor and evaluate programme outcomes Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £40,300 per year Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 12 months Working Hours: 37.5 per week, 7.5 hours per day Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual bonus, subject to company performance Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices 1 day each week, this may increase, subject to team requirements. Application If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the NIHR. Deadline for applications is 5pm on the 24th November, with interviews to commence from the 1st December. Inclusion and Diversity LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

About Health & Happiness Group Health & Happiness (H&H) Group is a publicly traded company, with established market positions in more than 15 countries in Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and Oceania with over 3,000 team members working across the globe. Our vision is focused on premium nutrition and lifetime wellness. We have 3 business segments – Baby, Adult and Pet Nutrition and Care – supporting whole-family health and happiness across 8 international brands. As we grow, our people and our culture are essential to our success. We are recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and have over 3,400 employees working globally, both in-office and remotely to support the company’s rapid growth. We are looking for more brilliant people who can turn complex problems into simple solutions. Your role within the team: • We are seeking a skilled and experienced Amazon Paid Media Manager to join our team., • The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of proven experience in managing and optimizing Amazon Paid Media campaigns., • As an Amazon Paid Media Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the success of our e-commerce business by strategically managing and optimizing our Amazon advertising efforts. Key Responsibilities: • Media Ownership: Build, manage, and optimise all Amazon Ads (Sponsored Products, Brands, Display, and DSP) to achieve ROAS, ACoS, and revenue targets., • Seller Central Management: Maintain and optimise campaigns, listings, and product data directly within Seller Central,ensuring everything from budgets to bids to catalogue data is accurate and optimised, • Strategic Execution: Work with the Amazon EU Lead to design and deliver a cohesive media plan that supports both short-term sales goals and long-term brand growth., • Search & Conversion Optimisation: Leverage keyword analysis, category insights, and competitive data to improve ranking and conversion., • Creative Collaboration: Partner with the brand and content teams to test and optimise assets in paid media campaigns., • Performance Analysis: Build weekly and monthly media performance dashboards, delivering actionable insights and recommendations., • Experience managing Amazon 3P accounts through Seller Central., • Deep experience in Amazon Advertising, including campaign setup, optimisation, and reporting., • Strong analytical skills with comfort using Helium10, Pacvue, JungleScout, or similar tools., • Experience scaling revenue in consumer brands (ideally supplements, beauty, or pet care). Campaign Strategy and Planning: • Develop and execute effective Amazon PPC strategies aligned with overall business objectives., • Conduct thorough keyword research and analysis to identify relevant and high-performing keywords., • Create and manage comprehensive PPC campaigns, ad groups, and keywords to maximize ROI. Budget Management: • Set, monitor, and optimize advertising budgets to ensure efficient allocation of resources., • Implement bidding strategies to achieve target ACoS (Advertising Cost of Sales) and other key performance indicators. Ad Creative and Copywriting: • Collaborate with the creative team to develop compelling ad creatives that resonate with the target audience., • Write persuasive and engaging ad copy to increase click-through rates and conversions. Performance Analysis and Reporting: • Regularly analyze campaign performance metrics and key performance indicators., • Provide insightful reports and actionable recommendations to enhance campaign performance., • Utilize analytics tools to track and measure the success of campaigns. Competitor Analysis: • Stay informed about industry trends and competitive landscape., • Conduct competitor analysis to identify opportunities and areas for improvement. Continuous Optimization: • Implement A/B testing strategies for ad creatives, targeting, and bidding., • Stay abreast of Amazon algorithm changes and update strategies accordingly. Desired Skills and Experience: To make sure we are setting new starters up for success, we ask that you meet a few criteria relevant to the role to be considered for this opportunity: • Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on experience in managing Amazon PPC campaigns., • DSP experience would be a big plus too., • Proven track record of improving ACoS, conversion rates, and overall campaign performance., • In-depth knowledge of Amazon Advertising platform and best practices., • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data interpretation and reporting., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Familiarity with e-commerce and understanding of consumer behaviour on online marketplaces., • Creative thinker with a passion for pets and wellness., • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills – seeks to solve problems and bring recommendations rather than just reporting on issues or challenges., • Results-oriented self-starter that takes initiative without being asked and has a proven track record of excellent results in a fast-growth environment., • Highly organized and disciplined with strong attention to detail., • Collaborative - proven collaborative leadership style and a team player., • Strong written, verbal and listening communication skills, • Excelling at operating in a fast paced & entrepreneurial environment., • Ability to work in a cross-functional matrix environment. Benefits: • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office., • Note: Our current Office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Occasionally, an extra day in the office will be required for Group Town hall, Events, team meetings, etc., • Gym Membership (28 credits per month), • On-site Gym, • 30 Annual Leave days per year, • 40% discount for UK Brands, • Pension, • Health Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Private Dental Insurance, • Dog-friendly office., • Coffee shop within the building., • Complimentary office drinks on Thursday evenings H&H Group believes in the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workplace and aims to reflect the varied cultures within which we exist. We are committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, religions, racial and gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities and cultures, and our hiring decisions will be based on business needs, position requirements, and the qualifications and experience of individuals. If you require support or assistance during the application process, please notify us at the time of application and we will be sure to enable reasonable adjustments where suitable. If you have what it takes, please apply via the online portal and we will be in touch soon. We move quickly and may fill the role prior to the application close date, so we suggest you get in touch today! Salary and benefits will be competitive and commensurate with experience. All personal data collected is for recruitment purposes only.

UPP, the leading partner to UK universities for on-campus accommodation infrastructure, is seeking to recruit a Regional Technical Asset Manager. UPP is the UK’s leading provider of on-campus residential accommodation infrastructure, operating over 35,000 rooms in partnership with 15 world-leading universities across the UK. At UPP we have a proud history of leading innovation in campus accommodation, having invested over £3.5bn over the last three decades, working with world-leading architects to build or redevelop highly sustainable student accommodation that meets Passivhaus, BREEAM and WELL standards. Reporting to the Head of Technical Asset Management within UPP’s Asset Management Division, this role will lead asset management at seven University campuses across the Midlands and North of England, specifically planning and delivering life cycle and asset replacement programmes, delivering refurbishment, modernisation and sustainability projects as well supporting defect management. You will lead on intelligent asset management planning, including condition analysis and data gathering on the estate, analysing trends, and working on options appraisal to inform long and short term investment strategies. We are seeking an individual with experience of building surveying activities including whole life costing, condition analysis and asset replacement planning and delivery, together with the technical and commercial understanding of the project management of strategic maintenance and refurbishment projects and programmes. Experience of working on a portfolio with comparable characteristics to the one found at UPP would be particularly advantageous. The candidate brochure is available to view and download ___ The role requires excellent communication skills, a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to lead a team, manage multi-disciplinary consultants and work with stakeholders across the business. The role attracts a competitive salary commensurate with a role at this level, together with a generous performance bonus. UPP is an inclusive and flexible employer and offers comprehensive benefits package including 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, pension, enhanced family leave policy, life assurance, training, two paid volunteering or personal development days and cycle to work scheme. Due to the nature of the role, you can expect regular travel to university locations across Nottingham, Loughborough, Leeds, Hull, York and Lancaster, with a hybrid working pattern that supports working from home.. For a confidential discussion please contact our retained advisors Nicholas Coppard () and Kelley Brown () at The Management Recruitment Group (MRG) on 0203 962 9900. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to . All direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to MRG. UPP welcomes all applications and recognises the value of having a diverse and inclusive culture, which reflects the communities they work with and has a positive impact on their people, the student residents, and university partners. They understand all disabilities, impairments and conditions are unique, so please advise us of any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and also help you to thrive at work.

Who are we? Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients. The Role The Head of Sales will lead the strategic and commercial relationship with one of our most important airline partners. The role is accountable for driving profitable growth, strengthening partnership engagement and ensuring exceptional delivery across all aspects. This is a senior commercial leadership role requiring strong client management, negotiation and cross-functional influence. The successful candidate will act as the key interface between our partner and our internal teams, shaping long-term account strategy while delivering against short-term performance objectives – particularly through periods of contract renewal or re-tender. Key Responsibilities • Own and deliver the account strategy, ensuring alignment with both the airline’s priorities and our company’s commercial goals., • Lead contract management and complex commercial negotiations, including major renewal and bid processes., • Drive revenue growth and innovation across product, service and operational dimensions of the partnership., • Collaborate closely with culinary, supply chain, operations and finance teams to deliver seamless service performance and continuous improvement., • Build and maintain senior-level relationships – from procurement and catering operations to inflight experience and commercial leadership., • Develop and manage revenue forecasting revenue forecasting, margin delivery and performance tracking., • Lead, motivate and develop the sales/account management team, fostering a culture of ownership, responsiveness and innovation., • Represent the company as a trusted partner in all interactions, ensuring our values are consistently reflected. Required Skills • Proven track record managing a large, complex client account in a competitive, contract-based environment (airline, travel services, logistics, FMCG or catering)., • Strong commercial and negotiation skills, with experience leading major tenders, bids or contract renewals., • Demonstrated success in building strategic client partnerships that drive both revenue growth and customer satisfaction., • Confident handling financial data and P&Ls, using analytics to guide decisions., • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills – able to engage credibly across operational, commercial and executive levels., • Understanding of service delivery models and performance metrics within a fast-paced, cost-sensitive environment. Preferred Skills • Background in international or multi-market sales management., • Strategic thinker with a commercially curious and entrepreneurial mindset., • Highly collaborative and adept at navigating complex client dynamics., • Strong sense of ownership, accountability and delivery focus., • Persuasive communicator with the gravitas to represent the business externally. What's in it for you? • An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family., • Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site, • Free tea and coffee, • Simply health Plan, • Refer a Friend Scheme, • Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure you're cleared for take-off and able to perform at your best. We’re committed to making the recruitment journey as smooth and inclusive as possible. Our roles attract high volumes of applications, so it may take us a little time to taxi through them all. We aim to respond to every application within 14 days. If you haven’t heard from us by then — or if you have any questions about this or other opportunities — feel free to contact a member of our Talent crew for further assistance. We appreciate your patience while we navigate the runway!