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Our client is looking for a motivated and experienced Head of Business Development. Develop and implement strategic business development plans. Job function: Sales and Business Development.

A consulting firm is seeking a seasoned reward consultant to lead high-impact projects across the UK public sector. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Total Reward, strong experience in job evaluation, and a strategic mindset. Join a values-driven team committed to building impactful reward

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead User Researcher in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll help Sky better understand our customers and their needs. You'll lead research initiatives within Agile teams, collaborate across Sky to inform the transformation of digital journeys on sky.com and the My Sky app, and contribute to building a thriving research culture. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll support CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From first-time visitors to long-term customers, you'll ensure every digital interaction reflects Sky's brand and ambition to deliver outstanding customer experiences. What you'll do • Lead within a team of user researchers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end journeys across multiple channels., • Plan and run research activities including usability testing, field studies, card sorting, tree testing, ethnography, diary studies, and surveys., • Champion the customer voice in strategic conversations, ensuring needs and behaviours drive prioritisation and design outcomes., • Shape research practices and operations, promoting the value of user research across the organisation, • Champion AI-enhanced research tools, analytics integration, and data-driven processes to improve efficiency, quality, and insight scalability., • Ensure accessibility, representation, and inclusive practices are embedded across all our digital experiences.What you'll bring, • Proven experience leading user research for large-scale digital products and services, with demonstrable impact across web and native applications., • Expert-level skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods including usability testing, field studies, surveys, card sorting, tree testing, ethnography, diary studies, and other behavioural research techniques., • Deep knowledge of research tooling ecosystems, including in-person lab testing, Usertesting, UserZoom, Optimal Workshop, and similar platforms., • Skilled at combining behavioural analytics e.g., Adobe Analytics, Contentsquare, with qualitative insights for evidence-based recommendations. 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams., 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes., 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation., 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base • London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. • OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Key Responsibilities: - Shape and deliver the school’s strategic vision and curriculum for Key Stages 3 and 4 - Lead high-quality teaching and personalised learning pathways - Act as (or oversee) the Designated Safeguarding Lead, promoting a safe and inclusive environment - Manage the school’s

A leading UK retail company is seeking a Head of HR to lead and inspire a team of HR Business Partners. The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £115,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including hybrid working arrangements.

The position offers a salary of £68,000 with a 20% bonus and additional pension contributions, with hybrid working available.

A recruitment agency is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner in Southampton.

A data architect designs and builds data models to fulfil the strategic data needs of the organisation, as defined by the Chief Data Architect. Significant experience in data architecture, data modelling, database design, or a related area such as application architecture is expected. Define and mai

We seek a dynamic individual capable of driving impact and ensuring the charity's overall success.

A leading educational institution in Southampton is seeking a strategic student recruitment marketing expert to lead their faculty marketing team. In this full-time role, you'll develop and implement marketing strategies that promote institutional growth, manage a diverse team, and collaborate with

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking a Head of Faculty Marketing to lead its marketing team. This full-time role requires a strategic expert in student recruitment marketing, capable of collaborating effectively with various stakeholders.

Spinal Surgery Operational Delivery Network Clinical Lead. Lead strategic and operational development of a coherent, effective network as part of a multi‑disciplinary leadership team. Senior leadership experience in the NHS at Trust level e.

Reporting to and working with Head of Global Sales & Operations for Accelleron's Digital Division to implement our Strategic Sales Plan to reach sales targets. As Sales Manager for Digital Solutions your mission will be to work closely with Management and the Sales and Marketing Teams to continue Ac

Constructively and positively challenge the status quo and, demonstrating broad, dynamic leadership and collaboration across the organisation, develop an integrated SME-sector proposition to drive forward the Business Banking strategic agenda in the region. Intellectually and commercially curious ��

Candidates should possess strong inter-personal skills, a degree in civil engineering, and experience in strategic project management.

Property Litigation Solicitor ready to step into a leadership role. To lead the Litigation team's strategic direction, manage a high-quality caseload primarily focused on. Litigation matters) and mentor staff to ensure the successful growth and reputation of the department.

You will work on the origination and execution of lead advisory mandates in the mid-market and specialise in the UK Business Services sector.You will execute and originate M&A deals and help achieve the client’s strategic objectives of buying or selling their company from initial strategic review

A well-established organisation in the industrial sector in Southampton is seeking a skilled Financial Controller. The role involves leading financial reporting, managing the finance team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess professional accounting qualifications and

The successful candidate will drive the strategic and operational development of the network and promote partnership working, ensuring high standards within the clinical framework. Competitive benefits, including flexible working and substantial annual leave, are offered.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven individual to join an evolving test automation function that is central to the strategic testing approach and initiatives. Experience in using ADO Test Plans and Pipelines, integrating test automation within DevOps environments. Provide test

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate / Associate Director to join our existing Environmental Consents nationwide team.This is a post which is of strategic significance for our business and represents a challenging and exciting opportunity to identify, win and deliver multi-di

A leading home improvement company in Eastleigh is seeking a Risk Manager - Technology & Security to support the Senior IT & Security Risk Manager. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships. A solid background in IT and security i

A local government organization in Southampton is seeking a Head of Housing Strategy, Insight and Performance to lead improvement and strategy within Housing.The role focuses on aligning priorities across the directorate, enhancing performance frameworks, and promoting collaboration with internal an

This role involves providing strategic legal leadership, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and managing contracts to minimize risk. A leading energy consultancy firm based in Southampton is seeking a Head of Legal, Risk & Compliance. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of relevan

A leading energy procurement firm in Southampton is looking for a Group Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance and strategic financial management. The successful candidate will manage the financial reporting process and develop collaborative relationships across th