IT Technician Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, is currently seeking an IT Technician to join their team. This is a full-time, 12-month contract, working Monday to Friday located in the Norwich Office. There may be a requirement, on occasion, to visit onshore and offshore installations for particular project work. Our client is looking for an energetic, driven individual to join their busy IT team as a core team player within a diverse support environment. As the IT Technician, you will be required to react, understand, identify and correct hardware and software issues. Also, configure and implement new configurations, and maintain all IT hardware and software to a level that meets and/or exceeds the business requirements. Key Responsibilities Include: •Supporting users in local sites as well as onshore terminals and offshore installations, utilising a helpdesk system and remote support tools. •To provide a high level of flexibility and IT support for users. •To maintain IT hardware/operational software to a level that meets and/or exceeds the business requirements. •To assist in monitoring the availability of resources to end users. •To assist in backup processes when required. •Ensure compliance of policies and procedures. •To attend training courses as and where necessary to ensure personal and team job skills keep pace with legislative, technological and business developments •To be aware of the Health & Safety requirements, in accordance with guidelines as set out by the QSHE Team. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform different tasks as required by your role in the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Experience / Skills Required: •Windows 10 and 11 OS deployment and support in an Active Directory environment. •Microsoft Powershell. •Microsoft Office Applications and Office 365. •Familiar with Microsoft Active Directory user account management. •An understanding of NTFS Permissions. •Both local and GPO Security Policies. •User Hardware Board level support and configuration including desktops and laptops. •PC Peripherals such as Printer configuration and support. •Core knowledge in networking technologies such as TCP/IP, 802.1X and VLAN s. •A working understanding of DHCP and DNS. •Awareness of Information Security best practices. •Conceptual understanding of AntiVirus, URL Filtering and spam identification. •Business Audio and Visual Solutions such as projectors and conference systems. •Backup Methodologies and practices. •Understanding of availability Monitoring tools. Qualifications Required: •BTEC / NVQ level education or vendor specific (eg Microsoft / CompTia) certification preferred. •At least 1 years experience in a similar role preferred. Personal Qualities •Trustworthy, responsible, and has good communication skills. •Approachable demeanour with a passion for helping users. •Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. •End user focused with an excellent work ethic driven by providing great customer service. •A self-starter looking to develop both themselves and the role. •Able to take initiative and quick to learn on the job. •Good time keeping A high degree of flexibility is required to deal with a wide range of different hardware and software issues as well as a keen approach to learning new skills when required. The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail, and will be interested in providing an extremely high level of IT support whilst adapting to new challenges and learning new skills very quickly. For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd
Apr 26, 2024
Contractor
IT Technician Our client, a leading independent Oil & Gas operator, based in Norwich, is currently seeking an IT Technician to join their team. This is a full-time, 12-month contract, working Monday to Friday located in the Norwich Office. There may be a requirement, on occasion, to visit onshore and offshore installations for particular project work. Our client is looking for an energetic, driven individual to join their busy IT team as a core team player within a diverse support environment. As the IT Technician, you will be required to react, understand, identify and correct hardware and software issues. Also, configure and implement new configurations, and maintain all IT hardware and software to a level that meets and/or exceeds the business requirements. Key Responsibilities Include: •Supporting users in local sites as well as onshore terminals and offshore installations, utilising a helpdesk system and remote support tools. •To provide a high level of flexibility and IT support for users. •To maintain IT hardware/operational software to a level that meets and/or exceeds the business requirements. •To assist in monitoring the availability of resources to end users. •To assist in backup processes when required. •Ensure compliance of policies and procedures. •To attend training courses as and where necessary to ensure personal and team job skills keep pace with legislative, technological and business developments •To be aware of the Health & Safety requirements, in accordance with guidelines as set out by the QSHE Team. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform different tasks as required by your role in the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation. Experience / Skills Required: •Windows 10 and 11 OS deployment and support in an Active Directory environment. •Microsoft Powershell. •Microsoft Office Applications and Office 365. •Familiar with Microsoft Active Directory user account management. •An understanding of NTFS Permissions. •Both local and GPO Security Policies. •User Hardware Board level support and configuration including desktops and laptops. •PC Peripherals such as Printer configuration and support. •Core knowledge in networking technologies such as TCP/IP, 802.1X and VLAN s. •A working understanding of DHCP and DNS. •Awareness of Information Security best practices. •Conceptual understanding of AntiVirus, URL Filtering and spam identification. •Business Audio and Visual Solutions such as projectors and conference systems. •Backup Methodologies and practices. •Understanding of availability Monitoring tools. Qualifications Required: •BTEC / NVQ level education or vendor specific (eg Microsoft / CompTia) certification preferred. •At least 1 years experience in a similar role preferred. Personal Qualities •Trustworthy, responsible, and has good communication skills. •Approachable demeanour with a passion for helping users. •Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. •End user focused with an excellent work ethic driven by providing great customer service. •A self-starter looking to develop both themselves and the role. •Able to take initiative and quick to learn on the job. •Good time keeping A high degree of flexibility is required to deal with a wide range of different hardware and software issues as well as a keen approach to learning new skills when required. The successful candidate will have strong problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail, and will be interested in providing an extremely high level of IT support whilst adapting to new challenges and learning new skills very quickly. For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today! Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications, we receive I m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd
About Us Uncommon is a purpose-driven company, creating breakthrough technologies to develop delicious products that will help solve some of the world's biggest health, sustainability and animal welfare challenges. At the heart of our work is the goal of enabling nature's ability to build a healthier world, and our primary focus is to bring superior cultivated pork products to market. At a time of growing inflation and shrinking natural resources, we believe that creativeproblem-solving is the most effective and sustainable way to address the global growth in protein consumption. Core to our approach are our patented pioneering RNA-powered strategies to cultivate meat without genetic modification. It's this approach and numerous other technological breakthroughs which position us to uniquely deliver cost-effective, nutritional and abundant protein products the market will crave. Our brilliant team of over 60 exceptional scientists, product developers, marketers, engineers, and operators are experts in their respective fields, drawn from around the world. We're passionate, curious, innovative and at the forefront of the ground- breaking work being done in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Uncommon is a well-funded biotech company, backed by some of the world's most admired investors - we've secured over $37M in funding from Balderton , Lowercarbon Capital , RedAlpine , Sam Altman (Open AI founder) and Max Altman (through Apollo Projects), Planthesis (Miray Zaki and Sebastiano Castiglioni) as well as other incredible investors. We've experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, reaching exciting milestones, and we continue to grow every quarter, so this is a great time to join us and solve one of the most important challenges we face today! The role As our COO you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing all operational aspects of Uncommon. As the central point between R&D, manufacturing and commercialisation, operations is at the core of Uncommon, and your role will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to transition at pace from a research and development focus to become a robust, scalable manufacturing and commercial operation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to a more sustainable world, all while working as part of a team of industry pioneers. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Operations Leadership: You will orchestrate the development and execution of holistic operational strategy that encompasses the entire organisation. You will bring a visionary approach that integrates technological advancements, optimises organisational structures, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency. Working closely with the CSO and CTO, you will scale our infrastructure and capabilities to meet growing production demands, ensuring the alignment of departments and resources with Uncommon's strategic objectives. Central to this will be the cultivation of a high- performance culture, where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic resource allocation drive us towards achieving our mission of revolutionising the food industry, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability and quality. 2. Throughput and Efficiency Optimisation: You'll work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to increase the throughput of our experiments to make sure we deliver exceptional results at pace. This entails close collaboration with our CSO and CTO to understand the current and future potential blockers to progress and designing innovative solutions to push the boundaries of what can be delivered (potentially 10x-plus on what we think we can do.) 3. Team Leadership and Development: As a leader of a diverse and talented team including responsibility for the People/HR team, you will nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence and ensure we always have a lean, highly productive, world-class team to deliver on our milestones. You will be able to analyse and identify gaps in the organisation and will bring the right capabilities and tools to speed up production and bring about the most efficient process. As we grow and evolve towards our aim of becoming one of the largest cultivated meat companies in the world, you will mentor and develop the team, ensuring that we continue to attract and retain top talent. 4. Financial Oversight and Fundraising Support: You will have a strong focus on financial planning, budget management, and cost control to optimise our financial performance. You will have an understanding of different types of finance resources and play a key role in fundraising activities, engaging with existing and potential investors to secure the financial resources needed for expansion and operational scaling. 5. Data Visibility & Information Flow: You will evaluate and implement data management and analytics tools to enhance data visibility across the organisation to ensure the seamless flow of high-quality information between departments, facilitating real-time access to critical data for all stakeholders. 6. Market Expansion and Commercial Strategy: You will act as the operational architect behind Uncommon's geographic expansion, working closely with the leadership team to strategically enter new markets. This includes collaborating with the commercial team to assess and implement the launch in targeted countries, and partnering with our scientific team on operational needs e.g. establishing mini labs to address specific R&D objectives in new geographies.As we expand, you will also oversee the broader company expansion, planning and setting up additional R&D hubs and production facilities to support Uncommon's growth. Ideally, you will bring an understanding of operational logistics, international market dynamics, and the ability to scale operations efficiently and effectively across different regions, ensuring Uncommon's global footprint expands in alignment with its strategic vision. Profile Attributes Strong operator who brings relevant industry knowledge and / or start-up experience: You will bring proven experience in a COO or similar leadership role, preferably within the biotech, advanced materials, food technology, or complex manufacturing sectors. You will have a strong background in operations management, and a track record of successfully scaling up high growth companies with complex science at their heart. You will have a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control, and experience supporting fundraising efforts. Leadership, communication & team-building capability: You will be an outstanding leader with qualities that inspire teamwork, innovation, and a high-performance culture. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, partners, and investors. Speed of Research & Development organisation: You will have demonstrated the ability to lead and collaborate with R&D organisations, with a specific focus on increasing the speed and efficiency of R&D processes. You will have a proven track record of implementing strategies and methodologies that significantly reduce time-to-market for new products while maintaining high standards of innovation and scientific integrity. This includes experience in optimising project management practices, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging cutting- edge technologies and methodologies to streamline R&D operations. Ideally, you will bring a sensitivity to, and understanding of how to balance the rapid progression of projects with the meticulous nature of scientific research, ensuring that throughput is maximised without compromising on quality or safety. Strategic, structured and data-driven decision-making: You will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing market dynamics. Using your strong analytical and data interpretation skills, you will share best-practice in setting up KPIs and performance dashboards and will base your decisions on data and metrics, instilling these behaviours across the business. Highly mission-driven and culturally aligned to Uncommon: You will be inspired by, and committed to, our vision, mission and values (restlessly creative, deeply caring, consciously resilient and urgently daring). You will be ambitious, motivated, high energy, curious, and will bring strong intellectual horsepower as well as empathy. You'll be a highly collaborative and high integrity team player, passionate about sustainability, science - energised by the challenge of transforming the food industry. At Uncommon, we're not just creating a new kind of food product; we're building a movement towards a more sustainable and ethical way of meeting the world's growing protein needs. If you're a visionary leader who shares our passion and has the skills to drive our operations to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make a real difference in the world, one plate at a time. Reward Alongside a competitive base salary, all our people get these benefits: . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
About Us Uncommon is a purpose-driven company, creating breakthrough technologies to develop delicious products that will help solve some of the world's biggest health, sustainability and animal welfare challenges. At the heart of our work is the goal of enabling nature's ability to build a healthier world, and our primary focus is to bring superior cultivated pork products to market. At a time of growing inflation and shrinking natural resources, we believe that creativeproblem-solving is the most effective and sustainable way to address the global growth in protein consumption. Core to our approach are our patented pioneering RNA-powered strategies to cultivate meat without genetic modification. It's this approach and numerous other technological breakthroughs which position us to uniquely deliver cost-effective, nutritional and abundant protein products the market will crave. Our brilliant team of over 60 exceptional scientists, product developers, marketers, engineers, and operators are experts in their respective fields, drawn from around the world. We're passionate, curious, innovative and at the forefront of the ground- breaking work being done in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Uncommon is a well-funded biotech company, backed by some of the world's most admired investors - we've secured over $37M in funding from Balderton , Lowercarbon Capital , RedAlpine , Sam Altman (Open AI founder) and Max Altman (through Apollo Projects), Planthesis (Miray Zaki and Sebastiano Castiglioni) as well as other incredible investors. We've experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, reaching exciting milestones, and we continue to grow every quarter, so this is a great time to join us and solve one of the most important challenges we face today! The role As our COO you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing all operational aspects of Uncommon. As the central point between R&D, manufacturing and commercialisation, operations is at the core of Uncommon, and your role will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to transition at pace from a research and development focus to become a robust, scalable manufacturing and commercial operation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to a more sustainable world, all while working as part of a team of industry pioneers. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Operations Leadership: You will orchestrate the development and execution of holistic operational strategy that encompasses the entire organisation. You will bring a visionary approach that integrates technological advancements, optimises organisational structures, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency. Working closely with the CSO and CTO, you will scale our infrastructure and capabilities to meet growing production demands, ensuring the alignment of departments and resources with Uncommon's strategic objectives. Central to this will be the cultivation of a high- performance culture, where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic resource allocation drive us towards achieving our mission of revolutionising the food industry, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability and quality. 2. Throughput and Efficiency Optimisation: You'll work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to increase the throughput of our experiments to make sure we deliver exceptional results at pace. This entails close collaboration with our CSO and CTO to understand the current and future potential blockers to progress and designing innovative solutions to push the boundaries of what can be delivered (potentially 10x-plus on what we think we can do.) 3. Team Leadership and Development: As a leader of a diverse and talented team including responsibility for the People/HR team, you will nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence and ensure we always have a lean, highly productive, world-class team to deliver on our milestones. You will be able to analyse and identify gaps in the organisation and will bring the right capabilities and tools to speed up production and bring about the most efficient process. As we grow and evolve towards our aim of becoming one of the largest cultivated meat companies in the world, you will mentor and develop the team, ensuring that we continue to attract and retain top talent. 4. Financial Oversight and Fundraising Support: You will have a strong focus on financial planning, budget management, and cost control to optimise our financial performance. You will have an understanding of different types of finance resources and play a key role in fundraising activities, engaging with existing and potential investors to secure the financial resources needed for expansion and operational scaling. 5. Data Visibility & Information Flow: You will evaluate and implement data management and analytics tools to enhance data visibility across the organisation to ensure the seamless flow of high-quality information between departments, facilitating real-time access to critical data for all stakeholders. 6. Market Expansion and Commercial Strategy: You will act as the operational architect behind Uncommon's geographic expansion, working closely with the leadership team to strategically enter new markets. This includes collaborating with the commercial team to assess and implement the launch in targeted countries, and partnering with our scientific team on operational needs e.g. establishing mini labs to address specific R&D objectives in new geographies.As we expand, you will also oversee the broader company expansion, planning and setting up additional R&D hubs and production facilities to support Uncommon's growth. Ideally, you will bring an understanding of operational logistics, international market dynamics, and the ability to scale operations efficiently and effectively across different regions, ensuring Uncommon's global footprint expands in alignment with its strategic vision. Profile Attributes Strong operator who brings relevant industry knowledge and / or start-up experience: You will bring proven experience in a COO or similar leadership role, preferably within the biotech, advanced materials, food technology, or complex manufacturing sectors. You will have a strong background in operations management, and a track record of successfully scaling up high growth companies with complex science at their heart. You will have a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control, and experience supporting fundraising efforts. Leadership, communication & team-building capability: You will be an outstanding leader with qualities that inspire teamwork, innovation, and a high-performance culture. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, partners, and investors. Speed of Research & Development organisation: You will have demonstrated the ability to lead and collaborate with R&D organisations, with a specific focus on increasing the speed and efficiency of R&D processes. You will have a proven track record of implementing strategies and methodologies that significantly reduce time-to-market for new products while maintaining high standards of innovation and scientific integrity. This includes experience in optimising project management practices, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging cutting- edge technologies and methodologies to streamline R&D operations. Ideally, you will bring a sensitivity to, and understanding of how to balance the rapid progression of projects with the meticulous nature of scientific research, ensuring that throughput is maximised without compromising on quality or safety. Strategic, structured and data-driven decision-making: You will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing market dynamics. Using your strong analytical and data interpretation skills, you will share best-practice in setting up KPIs and performance dashboards and will base your decisions on data and metrics, instilling these behaviours across the business. Highly mission-driven and culturally aligned to Uncommon: You will be inspired by, and committed to, our vision, mission and values (restlessly creative, deeply caring, consciously resilient and urgently daring). You will be ambitious, motivated, high energy, curious, and will bring strong intellectual horsepower as well as empathy. You'll be a highly collaborative and high integrity team player, passionate about sustainability, science - energised by the challenge of transforming the food industry. At Uncommon, we're not just creating a new kind of food product; we're building a movement towards a more sustainable and ethical way of meeting the world's growing protein needs. If you're a visionary leader who shares our passion and has the skills to drive our operations to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make a real difference in the world, one plate at a time. Reward Alongside a competitive base salary, all our people get these benefits: . click apply for full job details
The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change. Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets. We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values. We're looking for a Head of System Operators for our Network Intelligence product offering with a passion for renewable energy and the decarbonization mission, who wants to join a rapidly growing energy tech scale-up. This is a rare opportunity to lead the strategy and development of our Network monitoring business with an international industry leader. You will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Kraken's Network proposition by leading the company's strategy and working closely with key energy stakeholders including regulators, network operators and vertically integrated utilities. An ideal applicant will be an experienced leader, comfortable in external settings, adept at building deep stakeholder relationships, able to roll up their sleeves to understand the details of the product. You will work closely with a number of teams in the organisation. What you'll do Revolutionise the way networks function, move beyond monitoring data to deep insights, combining data streams in novel ways, supporting network system operators move towards dynamic operation, synthesising and simplifying network intelligence. In short you will be key to the green network transition Create the strategy of the network intelligence value proposition. Manage the inherent tension between absolute security and reliability, and the change required in network operation to function in a high flexibility environment (high renewables penetration, high penetration of smart consumer loads, grid scale storage) Earn trust with key audiences including vertically integrated utilities, network operators and regulators. Provide thought leadership to influence legislation, regulatory frameworks and network operations, including contributing to the development of open markets for flexible assets (grid scale batteries, consumer DER) Develop relationships across the business, push thinking internally, create links between BAU activities . We have a track record of results globally in the policy space, and expect to have a measurable impact on how networks function in the coming decade as we expand our footprint - we're looking for an inspirational leader who can drive results, create meaningful change and generate insights. Work with stakeholders across the business to accelerate our growth and close deals in both competitive and regulated markets - great ideas are only world changing when they are implemented Work closely with the product team to shape the product roadmap, consistent with achieving net zero through technological change at lowest cost. What you'll need A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in a similar role at another climate/energy tech software company Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred Demonstrated aptitude to both generate strategic insights and ensure detailed robust analysis?" Experience leading and developing of teams Track record of delivering results on high profile projects. Strong business judgement and the ability to prioritize issues that matter most to the bottom line and the green transition Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages Excellent interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues on the Kraken business development team, achieve objectives through effective influencing, and establish credibility with regulatory officials, utilities and other key stakeholders Comfort working with ambiguity in a low-structure, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects, and meeting tight deadlines Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
The energy industry is undergoing the largest transformation since industrialisation at an unprecedented rate of change and we are positioning ourselves to be at the heart of that change. Our aim is to be the leading global provider of solutions that enable customers to release £30bn of value per annum from distributed energy resources (DERs). We are building a Software as a Service (SaaS) subscription business with a global addressable market of £2.4 billion per annum, by digitally connecting hundreds of thousands of DERs with energy markets. We have already attained a market leading position and KrakenFlex is a recognised thought leader and innovator in the industry. Our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values. We're looking for a Head of System Operators for our Network Intelligence product offering with a passion for renewable energy and the decarbonization mission, who wants to join a rapidly growing energy tech scale-up. This is a rare opportunity to lead the strategy and development of our Network monitoring business with an international industry leader. You will be responsible for accelerating the growth of Kraken's Network proposition by leading the company's strategy and working closely with key energy stakeholders including regulators, network operators and vertically integrated utilities. An ideal applicant will be an experienced leader, comfortable in external settings, adept at building deep stakeholder relationships, able to roll up their sleeves to understand the details of the product. You will work closely with a number of teams in the organisation. What you'll do Revolutionise the way networks function, move beyond monitoring data to deep insights, combining data streams in novel ways, supporting network system operators move towards dynamic operation, synthesising and simplifying network intelligence. In short you will be key to the green network transition Create the strategy of the network intelligence value proposition. Manage the inherent tension between absolute security and reliability, and the change required in network operation to function in a high flexibility environment (high renewables penetration, high penetration of smart consumer loads, grid scale storage) Earn trust with key audiences including vertically integrated utilities, network operators and regulators. Provide thought leadership to influence legislation, regulatory frameworks and network operations, including contributing to the development of open markets for flexible assets (grid scale batteries, consumer DER) Develop relationships across the business, push thinking internally, create links between BAU activities . We have a track record of results globally in the policy space, and expect to have a measurable impact on how networks function in the coming decade as we expand our footprint - we're looking for an inspirational leader who can drive results, create meaningful change and generate insights. Work with stakeholders across the business to accelerate our growth and close deals in both competitive and regulated markets - great ideas are only world changing when they are implemented Work closely with the product team to shape the product roadmap, consistent with achieving net zero through technological change at lowest cost. What you'll need A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in a similar role at another climate/energy tech software company Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred Demonstrated aptitude to both generate strategic insights and ensure detailed robust analysis?" Experience leading and developing of teams Track record of delivering results on high profile projects. Strong business judgement and the ability to prioritize issues that matter most to the bottom line and the green transition Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to synthesize complex topics into clear and simple messages Excellent interpersonal skills to work well with colleagues on the Kraken business development team, achieve objectives through effective influencing, and establish credibility with regulatory officials, utilities and other key stakeholders Comfort working with ambiguity in a low-structure, fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects, and meeting tight deadlines Why else you'll love it here Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we were voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Are you ready for a career with us? We want to ensure you have all the tools and environment you need to unleash your potential. Need any specific accommodations? Whether you require specific accommodations or have a unique preference, let us know, and we'll do what we can to customise your interview process for comfort and maximum magic! Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Job Title: Sales Director / MD Designate A leading provider of impactful design, print and production solutions for premium clients in a range of industries is looking for someone to lead their sales team with a view to heading up the business in a Managing Director role in the next couple of years. This is a company extremely passionate about what they do. They are innovative in approach, creative in execution, and dedicated to delivering successful working relationships with all clients. They seek someone equally as passionate about the printing industry and providing an unrivalled level of customer service. This rare opportunity for an ambitious individual to have considerable responsibility for the performance of a leading company's sales and its standing in the marketplace. You will oversee the sales department, develop and implement sales strategies, gather performance data and create reports for senior management and shareholders. You will use your knowledge of the printing industry and its markets to look at ways to create growth, accurately forecast sales predictions and shifts in the marketplace, and avoid stagnation. Because the role involves a high degree of trend analysis, market monitoring, and result tracking, it is important that we find a number-orientated candidate with strong math skills and well-developed business senses. The responsibility for profit and loss and providing direction to the sales team will require strong business acumen on top of excellent communication and people skills. As well as having excellent motivational skills, you will be a good co-operator and persuader. You will work as an ambassador for our client, having people to see, places to go and meetings to attend - from suppliers, to clients to various stakeholders and affiliated companies. It will be crucial to maintain close, trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The role of Sales Director requires someone who likes a challenge and is excited by the thought of reaching company objectives through sales leadership. In sales, profits are the measure of success. If you can prove yourself in this role, you will soon move up the ladder within this company. Please only apply if you are currently in the printing industry If you have registered with us and wish to use your existing details to apply for this vacancy please login here. If you would like to register with us please click here To apply for this vacancy fill in the form below. The following fields are required. Forename (required) Surname (required) Email (required) Contact Telephone (required) Preferred Contact Method (required) Attach CV We prefer MS Word format (.doc or .docx) Being the largest recruitment company in print, packaging and paper we receive new vacancies on a daily basis. The software we use to "skill match" can "read" a word document but not a PDF. You will be considered for many more positions if your CV is in word format. The following section is OPTIONAL however if you have the time it would help tremendously in us matching you to over 300 positions (the average number we have at any one time).
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Sales Director / MD Designate A leading provider of impactful design, print and production solutions for premium clients in a range of industries is looking for someone to lead their sales team with a view to heading up the business in a Managing Director role in the next couple of years. This is a company extremely passionate about what they do. They are innovative in approach, creative in execution, and dedicated to delivering successful working relationships with all clients. They seek someone equally as passionate about the printing industry and providing an unrivalled level of customer service. This rare opportunity for an ambitious individual to have considerable responsibility for the performance of a leading company's sales and its standing in the marketplace. You will oversee the sales department, develop and implement sales strategies, gather performance data and create reports for senior management and shareholders. You will use your knowledge of the printing industry and its markets to look at ways to create growth, accurately forecast sales predictions and shifts in the marketplace, and avoid stagnation. Because the role involves a high degree of trend analysis, market monitoring, and result tracking, it is important that we find a number-orientated candidate with strong math skills and well-developed business senses. The responsibility for profit and loss and providing direction to the sales team will require strong business acumen on top of excellent communication and people skills. As well as having excellent motivational skills, you will be a good co-operator and persuader. You will work as an ambassador for our client, having people to see, places to go and meetings to attend - from suppliers, to clients to various stakeholders and affiliated companies. It will be crucial to maintain close, trusting relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The role of Sales Director requires someone who likes a challenge and is excited by the thought of reaching company objectives through sales leadership. In sales, profits are the measure of success. If you can prove yourself in this role, you will soon move up the ladder within this company. Please only apply if you are currently in the printing industry If you have registered with us and wish to use your existing details to apply for this vacancy please login here. If you would like to register with us please click here To apply for this vacancy fill in the form below. The following fields are required. Forename (required) Surname (required) Email (required) Contact Telephone (required) Preferred Contact Method (required) Attach CV We prefer MS Word format (.doc or .docx) Being the largest recruitment company in print, packaging and paper we receive new vacancies on a daily basis. The software we use to "skill match" can "read" a word document but not a PDF. You will be considered for many more positions if your CV is in word format. The following section is OPTIONAL however if you have the time it would help tremendously in us matching you to over 300 positions (the average number we have at any one time).
About Us Uncommon is a purpose-driven company, creating breakthrough technologies to develop delicious products that will help solve some of the world's biggest health, sustainability and animal welfare challenges. At the heart of our work is the goal of enabling nature's ability to build a healthier world, and our primary focus is to bring superior cultivated pork products to market. At a time of growing inflation and shrinking natural resources, we believe that creativeproblem-solving is the most effective and sustainable way to address the global growth in protein consumption. Core to our approach are our patented pioneering RNA-powered strategies to cultivate meat without genetic modification. It's this approach and numerous other technological breakthroughs which position us to uniquely deliver cost-effective, nutritional and abundant protein products the market will crave. Our brilliant team of over 60 exceptional scientists, product developers, marketers, engineers, and operators are experts in their respective fields, drawn from around the world. We're passionate, curious, innovative and at the forefront of the ground- breaking work being done in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Uncommon is a well-funded biotech company, backed by some of the world's most admired investors - we've secured over $37M in funding from Balderton , Lowercarbon Capital , RedAlpine , Sam Altman (Open AI founder) and Max Altman (through Apollo Projects), Planthesis (Miray Zaki and Sebastiano Castiglioni) as well as other incredible investors. We've experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, reaching exciting milestones, and we continue to grow every quarter, so this is a great time to join us and solve one of the most important challenges we face today! The role As our COO you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing all operational aspects of Uncommon. As the central point between R&D, manufacturing and commercialisation, operations is at the core of Uncommon, and your role will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to transition at pace from a research and development focus to become a robust, scalable manufacturing and commercial operation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to a more sustainable world, all while working as part of a team of industry pioneers. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Operations Leadership: You will orchestrate the development and execution of holistic operational strategy that encompasses the entire organisation. You will bring a visionary approach that integrates technological advancements, optimises organisational structures, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency. Working closely with the CSO and CTO, you will scale our infrastructure and capabilities to meet growing production demands, ensuring the alignment of departments and resources with Uncommon's strategic objectives. Central to this will be the cultivation of a high- performance culture, where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic resource allocation drive us towards achieving our mission of revolutionising the food industry, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability and quality. 2. Throughput and Efficiency Optimisation: You'll work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to increase the throughput of our experiments to make sure we deliver exceptional results at pace. This entails close collaboration with our CSO and CTO to understand the current and future potential blockers to progress and designing innovative solutions to push the boundaries of what can be delivered (potentially 10x-plus on what we think we can do.) 3. Team Leadership and Development: As a leader of a diverse and talented team including responsibility for the People/HR team, you will nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence and ensure we always have a lean, highly productive, world-class team to deliver on our milestones. You will be able to analyse and identify gaps in the organisation and will bring the right capabilities and tools to speed up production and bring about the most efficient process. As we grow and evolve towards our aim of becoming one of the largest cultivated meat companies in the world, you will mentor and develop the team, ensuring that we continue to attract and retain top talent. 4. Financial Oversight and Fundraising Support: You will have a strong focus on financial planning, budget management, and cost control to optimise our financial performance. You will have an understanding of different types of finance resources and play a key role in fundraising activities, engaging with existing and potential investors to secure the financial resources needed for expansion and operational scaling. 5. Data Visibility & Information Flow: You will evaluate and implement data management and analytics tools to enhance data visibility across the organisation to ensure the seamless flow of high-quality information between departments, facilitating real-time access to critical data for all stakeholders. 6. Market Expansion and Commercial Strategy: You will act as the operational architect behind Uncommon's geographic expansion, working closely with the leadership team to strategically enter new markets. This includes collaborating with the commercial team to assess and implement the launch in targeted countries, and partnering with our scientific team on operational needs e.g. establishing mini labs to address specific R&D objectives in new geographies.As we expand, you will also oversee the broader company expansion, planning and setting up additional R&D hubs and production facilities to support Uncommon's growth. Ideally, you will bring an understanding of operational logistics, international market dynamics, and the ability to scale operations efficiently and effectively across different regions, ensuring Uncommon's global footprint expands in alignment with its strategic vision. Profile Attributes Strong operator who brings relevant industry knowledge and / or start-up experience: You will bring proven experience in a COO or similar leadership role, preferably within the biotech, advanced materials, food technology, or complex manufacturing sectors. You will have a strong background in operations management, and a track record of successfully scaling up high growth companies with complex science at their heart. You will have a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control, and experience supporting fundraising efforts. Leadership, communication & team-building capability: You will be an outstanding leader with qualities that inspire teamwork, innovation, and a high-performance culture. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, partners, and investors. Speed of Research & Development organisation: You will have demonstrated the ability to lead and collaborate with R&D organisations, with a specific focus on increasing the speed and efficiency of R&D processes. You will have a proven track record of implementing strategies and methodologies that significantly reduce time-to-market for new products while maintaining high standards of innovation and scientific integrity. This includes experience in optimising project management practices, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging cutting- edge technologies and methodologies to streamline R&D operations. Ideally, you will bring a sensitivity to, and understanding of how to balance the rapid progression of projects with the meticulous nature of scientific research, ensuring that throughput is maximised without compromising on quality or safety. Strategic, structured and data-driven decision-making: You will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing market dynamics. Using your strong analytical and data interpretation skills, you will share best-practice in setting up KPIs and performance dashboards and will base your decisions on data and metrics, instilling these behaviours across the business. Highly mission-driven and culturally aligned to Uncommon: You will be inspired by, and committed to, our vision, mission and values (restlessly creative, deeply caring, consciously resilient and urgently daring). You will be ambitious, motivated, high energy, curious, and will bring strong intellectual horsepower as well as empathy. You'll be a highly collaborative and high integrity team player, passionate about sustainability, science - energised by the challenge of transforming the food industry. At Uncommon, we're not just creating a new kind of food product; we're building a movement towards a more sustainable and ethical way of meeting the world's growing protein needs. If you're a visionary leader who shares our passion and has the skills to drive our operations to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make a real difference in the world, one plate at a time. Reward Alongside a competitive base salary, all our people get these benefits: . click apply for full job details
Apr 23, 2024
Full time
About Us Uncommon is a purpose-driven company, creating breakthrough technologies to develop delicious products that will help solve some of the world's biggest health, sustainability and animal welfare challenges. At the heart of our work is the goal of enabling nature's ability to build a healthier world, and our primary focus is to bring superior cultivated pork products to market. At a time of growing inflation and shrinking natural resources, we believe that creativeproblem-solving is the most effective and sustainable way to address the global growth in protein consumption. Core to our approach are our patented pioneering RNA-powered strategies to cultivate meat without genetic modification. It's this approach and numerous other technological breakthroughs which position us to uniquely deliver cost-effective, nutritional and abundant protein products the market will crave. Our brilliant team of over 60 exceptional scientists, product developers, marketers, engineers, and operators are experts in their respective fields, drawn from around the world. We're passionate, curious, innovative and at the forefront of the ground- breaking work being done in this exciting and rapidly growing sector. Uncommon is a well-funded biotech company, backed by some of the world's most admired investors - we've secured over $37M in funding from Balderton , Lowercarbon Capital , RedAlpine , Sam Altman (Open AI founder) and Max Altman (through Apollo Projects), Planthesis (Miray Zaki and Sebastiano Castiglioni) as well as other incredible investors. We've experienced spectacular growth over the last few years, reaching exciting milestones, and we continue to grow every quarter, so this is a great time to join us and solve one of the most important challenges we face today! The role As our COO you will be responsible for developing, implementing and managing all operational aspects of Uncommon. As the central point between R&D, manufacturing and commercialisation, operations is at the core of Uncommon, and your role will be crucial in ensuring that we continue to transition at pace from a research and development focus to become a robust, scalable manufacturing and commercial operation. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of food and contribute to a more sustainable world, all while working as part of a team of industry pioneers. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Operations Leadership: You will orchestrate the development and execution of holistic operational strategy that encompasses the entire organisation. You will bring a visionary approach that integrates technological advancements, optimises organisational structures, and fosters a culture of innovation and efficiency. Working closely with the CSO and CTO, you will scale our infrastructure and capabilities to meet growing production demands, ensuring the alignment of departments and resources with Uncommon's strategic objectives. Central to this will be the cultivation of a high- performance culture, where operational excellence, continuous improvement, and strategic resource allocation drive us towards achieving our mission of revolutionising the food industry, all while maintaining a steadfast commitment to sustainability and quality. 2. Throughput and Efficiency Optimisation: You'll work closely with the R&D and engineering teams to increase the throughput of our experiments to make sure we deliver exceptional results at pace. This entails close collaboration with our CSO and CTO to understand the current and future potential blockers to progress and designing innovative solutions to push the boundaries of what can be delivered (potentially 10x-plus on what we think we can do.) 3. Team Leadership and Development: As a leader of a diverse and talented team including responsibility for the People/HR team, you will nurture a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence and ensure we always have a lean, highly productive, world-class team to deliver on our milestones. You will be able to analyse and identify gaps in the organisation and will bring the right capabilities and tools to speed up production and bring about the most efficient process. As we grow and evolve towards our aim of becoming one of the largest cultivated meat companies in the world, you will mentor and develop the team, ensuring that we continue to attract and retain top talent. 4. Financial Oversight and Fundraising Support: You will have a strong focus on financial planning, budget management, and cost control to optimise our financial performance. You will have an understanding of different types of finance resources and play a key role in fundraising activities, engaging with existing and potential investors to secure the financial resources needed for expansion and operational scaling. 5. Data Visibility & Information Flow: You will evaluate and implement data management and analytics tools to enhance data visibility across the organisation to ensure the seamless flow of high-quality information between departments, facilitating real-time access to critical data for all stakeholders. 6. Market Expansion and Commercial Strategy: You will act as the operational architect behind Uncommon's geographic expansion, working closely with the leadership team to strategically enter new markets. This includes collaborating with the commercial team to assess and implement the launch in targeted countries, and partnering with our scientific team on operational needs e.g. establishing mini labs to address specific R&D objectives in new geographies.As we expand, you will also oversee the broader company expansion, planning and setting up additional R&D hubs and production facilities to support Uncommon's growth. Ideally, you will bring an understanding of operational logistics, international market dynamics, and the ability to scale operations efficiently and effectively across different regions, ensuring Uncommon's global footprint expands in alignment with its strategic vision. Profile Attributes Strong operator who brings relevant industry knowledge and / or start-up experience: You will bring proven experience in a COO or similar leadership role, preferably within the biotech, advanced materials, food technology, or complex manufacturing sectors. You will have a strong background in operations management, and a track record of successfully scaling up high growth companies with complex science at their heart. You will have a deep understanding of financial management, budgeting, and cost control, and experience supporting fundraising efforts. Leadership, communication & team-building capability: You will be an outstanding leader with qualities that inspire teamwork, innovation, and a high-performance culture. You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, partners, and investors. Speed of Research & Development organisation: You will have demonstrated the ability to lead and collaborate with R&D organisations, with a specific focus on increasing the speed and efficiency of R&D processes. You will have a proven track record of implementing strategies and methodologies that significantly reduce time-to-market for new products while maintaining high standards of innovation and scientific integrity. This includes experience in optimising project management practices, enhancing cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging cutting- edge technologies and methodologies to streamline R&D operations. Ideally, you will bring a sensitivity to, and understanding of how to balance the rapid progression of projects with the meticulous nature of scientific research, ensuring that throughput is maximised without compromising on quality or safety. Strategic, structured and data-driven decision-making: You will have excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and adapt to changing market dynamics. Using your strong analytical and data interpretation skills, you will share best-practice in setting up KPIs and performance dashboards and will base your decisions on data and metrics, instilling these behaviours across the business. Highly mission-driven and culturally aligned to Uncommon: You will be inspired by, and committed to, our vision, mission and values (restlessly creative, deeply caring, consciously resilient and urgently daring). You will be ambitious, motivated, high energy, curious, and will bring strong intellectual horsepower as well as empathy. You'll be a highly collaborative and high integrity team player, passionate about sustainability, science - energised by the challenge of transforming the food industry. At Uncommon, we're not just creating a new kind of food product; we're building a movement towards a more sustainable and ethical way of meeting the world's growing protein needs. If you're a visionary leader who shares our passion and has the skills to drive our operations to new heights, we would love to hear from you. Together, we can make a real difference in the world, one plate at a time. Reward Alongside a competitive base salary, all our people get these benefits: . click apply for full job details
Mail Metro Media is the unified advertising division of dmg media, representing some of Britain's most popular media brands; Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro and Metro.co.uk and now the i and inews.co.uk Reaching 1 in 5 UK adults every single day and over 70% of the population every month across all of our titles, we have the largest printed scale and most engaged websites in the UK. Our brands communicate to unique audiences from 16 to 75+ - offering an unrivalled marketplace for brands to advertise. The Mail Metro team provides one single point of contact across print, digital and more, allowing agencies and advertisers easy access to the millions of consumers who engage with us daily. Each department is equipped to support seamless cross-platform delivery across all brands. Job Introduction Commerce is an increasingly important growth revenue stream across the MailMetroMedia (MMM) portfolio. As such, we are looking for a Senior Product Manager who will be responsible for ideation, evaluation, and delivery of our developing product suite for new commerce revenue streams. The focus of this role will be to manage new and existing product development, working with commercial, editorial and developments teams to ensure we maintain MailMetroMedia reputation of being an innovative industry leader when it comes to evolving our affiliates product book and commerce content. Main Responsibilities Commerce Product Suite Development Develop and implement product-based solutions to strategies to increase the revenue opportunities across the Mail Metro Media Commerce portfolio Oversee commerce product optimisation and development across owned and operated platforms (desktop, mobile, Android App, iOS App) and emerging offsite platforms (social, e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Apple News, podcasts, MSN, and others) Analyse and advance commercial models to enhance value and increase competition from all commerce solutions and how this fits into our wider onsite/platform ecosystem Internal liaison between Dev, Commerce Sales and Commerce Editorial, for all product development Liaise directly with development team to manage the product life cycle from ideation to execution Consistently assessing the prioritisation of all product work streams in line with revenue expectations and regularly communicate to key stakeholders on any performance, changes and any impact to the business Act as the spokesperson for product development both internally and externally and ensure close connections with other product stakeholders to define a future-facing strategy across all commercial mechanics Additional Responsibilities Evaluate, report on, and optimize existing product suite for commerce With our wider commercial analysts, track and estimate the incremental revenue growth from product development Make data-driven decisions on sunsetting products that do not meet performance expectations Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure alignment of commerce product development with overall business objectives and strategies Person Specification Market Knowledge: A solid understanding of commerce and affiliates marketing Expertise in Product: A proven track record in developing new commerce products to meet the expectations and future requirements of the market. A minimum 3 years' experience working within digital product development Strategic Operator: Ability to interoperate through various stakeholders from editorial to commercial and ensure all parties are onboard Innovative Mindset: An appetite to launch first to market solutions and push the boundaries of commercial products and strategies to monetise. Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on measurable outcomes, with expertise driving revenue and monitoring product trends and revenue. Why work for Mail Metro Media Be part of the biggest media organisation in UK Work in a fast paced, vibrant environment where the core values of entrepreneurialism, purpose and excellence resonate in our daily activities Work with a range of creative partners and suppliers Gain an unrivalled opportunity to shape the business and put your own stamp on it Delight our readers with exciting content, and impressive retail and travel experiences Join a distinct culture with a strong sense of family heritage behind it Package Description In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us. Here's what to expect: 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30) Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary. DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards) Subsidised canteen Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only) Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only) Our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted dining cards Plus many other benefits . Our Commitment We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process. Registered in England and Wales. No
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Mail Metro Media is the unified advertising division of dmg media, representing some of Britain's most popular media brands; Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday, MailOnline, Metro and Metro.co.uk and now the i and inews.co.uk Reaching 1 in 5 UK adults every single day and over 70% of the population every month across all of our titles, we have the largest printed scale and most engaged websites in the UK. Our brands communicate to unique audiences from 16 to 75+ - offering an unrivalled marketplace for brands to advertise. The Mail Metro team provides one single point of contact across print, digital and more, allowing agencies and advertisers easy access to the millions of consumers who engage with us daily. Each department is equipped to support seamless cross-platform delivery across all brands. Job Introduction Commerce is an increasingly important growth revenue stream across the MailMetroMedia (MMM) portfolio. As such, we are looking for a Senior Product Manager who will be responsible for ideation, evaluation, and delivery of our developing product suite for new commerce revenue streams. The focus of this role will be to manage new and existing product development, working with commercial, editorial and developments teams to ensure we maintain MailMetroMedia reputation of being an innovative industry leader when it comes to evolving our affiliates product book and commerce content. Main Responsibilities Commerce Product Suite Development Develop and implement product-based solutions to strategies to increase the revenue opportunities across the Mail Metro Media Commerce portfolio Oversee commerce product optimisation and development across owned and operated platforms (desktop, mobile, Android App, iOS App) and emerging offsite platforms (social, e.g., TikTok, YouTube, Apple News, podcasts, MSN, and others) Analyse and advance commercial models to enhance value and increase competition from all commerce solutions and how this fits into our wider onsite/platform ecosystem Internal liaison between Dev, Commerce Sales and Commerce Editorial, for all product development Liaise directly with development team to manage the product life cycle from ideation to execution Consistently assessing the prioritisation of all product work streams in line with revenue expectations and regularly communicate to key stakeholders on any performance, changes and any impact to the business Act as the spokesperson for product development both internally and externally and ensure close connections with other product stakeholders to define a future-facing strategy across all commercial mechanics Additional Responsibilities Evaluate, report on, and optimize existing product suite for commerce With our wider commercial analysts, track and estimate the incremental revenue growth from product development Make data-driven decisions on sunsetting products that do not meet performance expectations Stakeholder Collaboration: Ensure alignment of commerce product development with overall business objectives and strategies Person Specification Market Knowledge: A solid understanding of commerce and affiliates marketing Expertise in Product: A proven track record in developing new commerce products to meet the expectations and future requirements of the market. A minimum 3 years' experience working within digital product development Strategic Operator: Ability to interoperate through various stakeholders from editorial to commercial and ensure all parties are onboard Innovative Mindset: An appetite to launch first to market solutions and push the boundaries of commercial products and strategies to monetise. Results-Oriented Approach: A focus on measurable outcomes, with expertise driving revenue and monitoring product trends and revenue. Why work for Mail Metro Media Be part of the biggest media organisation in UK Work in a fast paced, vibrant environment where the core values of entrepreneurialism, purpose and excellence resonate in our daily activities Work with a range of creative partners and suppliers Gain an unrivalled opportunity to shape the business and put your own stamp on it Delight our readers with exciting content, and impressive retail and travel experiences Join a distinct culture with a strong sense of family heritage behind it Package Description In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you've been with us. Here's what to expect: 25 days' holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30) Upon joining you will be automatically enrolled onto the Pension Plan at the minimum level of 5% employee contribution, 3% Company contribution. Life cover under the Pension Plan 4x your basic salary. DMGT Discounts (for discounts on online shopping, vouchers and reloadable cards) Subsidised canteen Onsite gym (Northcliffe House only) Onsite nurse and GP clinics (Northcliffe House only) Our Employee Assistance Programme Discounted dining cards Plus many other benefits . Our Commitment We are committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. We are Disability Confident Committed. Please let us know if you require any recruitment documentation in other formats or if you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process. Please be assured that any such information will be held separately to your recruitment application and will not be considered as part of the selection process. Registered in England and Wales. No
Print Operative Duration: Temporary - Permanent Location: Elland, HX5 Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm Pay Rate: £25,000 per annum Stafflex are seeking a skilled and experienced Digital Print Operator to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials. This role requires attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a commitment to meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Apply with your CV today! Duties: Operate digital printing equipment (experience of running Canon large format UV printer preferable) Set up printing jobs according to job specifications, including selecting appropriate materials, inks, and settings. Monitor print jobs to ensure quality standards are met and make adjustments as necessary. Perform routine maintenance on printing equipment to ensure optimal performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Manage inventory of printing supplies and materials, including ordering replenishment's as needed. Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of print jobs. Maintain a clean and organised work area to ensure safety and efficiency. Follow established procedures for quality control and compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Keep abreast of advancements in digital printing technology and techniques to continually improve skills and knowledge. Adhere to deadlines and production schedules to meet client requirements and customer satisfaction. Requirements for the role: Higher National Diploma, training or certification in digital printing technology is preferred. Proven experience operating digital printing equipment, preferably in a commercial or production environment. Proficiency in using printing software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, RIP software, and colour management systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards under tight deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment issues. Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet production demands. Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to printing operations. Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies as needed. Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV. If you have any further questions, please call Stafflex on (opt 1) and ask for Georgia, Chyna or Rico
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Print Operative Duration: Temporary - Permanent Location: Elland, HX5 Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm Pay Rate: £25,000 per annum Stafflex are seeking a skilled and experienced Digital Print Operator to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating and maintaining digital printing equipment to produce high-quality printed materials. This role requires attention to detail, technical proficiency, and a commitment to meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Apply with your CV today! Duties: Operate digital printing equipment (experience of running Canon large format UV printer preferable) Set up printing jobs according to job specifications, including selecting appropriate materials, inks, and settings. Monitor print jobs to ensure quality standards are met and make adjustments as necessary. Perform routine maintenance on printing equipment to ensure optimal performance and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Manage inventory of printing supplies and materials, including ordering replenishment's as needed. Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure accurate and timely completion of print jobs. Maintain a clean and organised work area to ensure safety and efficiency. Follow established procedures for quality control and compliance with company policies and industry regulations. Keep abreast of advancements in digital printing technology and techniques to continually improve skills and knowledge. Adhere to deadlines and production schedules to meet client requirements and customer satisfaction. Requirements for the role: Higher National Diploma, training or certification in digital printing technology is preferred. Proven experience operating digital printing equipment, preferably in a commercial or production environment. Proficiency in using printing software and tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, RIP software, and colour management systems. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain quality standards under tight deadlines. Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude for troubleshooting equipment issues. Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends to meet production demands. Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to printing operations. Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and supplies as needed. Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV. If you have any further questions, please call Stafflex on (opt 1) and ask for Georgia, Chyna or Rico
The Recruitment Crowd (Yorkshire) Limited
Leeds, Yorkshire
Large Format Print Operator/Zund Operator £20,000 - £25,000 + Benefits + Pension + Holidays Leeds The Company Our client is one of Europe's largest Print Groups. An international business with factories in UK, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Poland, France & Thailand...... click apply for full job details
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Large Format Print Operator/Zund Operator £20,000 - £25,000 + Benefits + Pension + Holidays Leeds The Company Our client is one of Europe's largest Print Groups. An international business with factories in UK, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Poland, France & Thailand...... click apply for full job details