Location: Salisbury - Hybrid minimum 1/2 days a week (SC could be done remotely) Duration: 6 months with opportunity to extend Clearance: SC or DV clearance is a must and must be Sole British National Role Overview To lead the day to day technical operations of the Windows Team. Reporting to the head of Operating Systems. Individuals have a direct influence on profitability either as managers or as experts in a particular field. The field can relate to a variety of areas such as knowledge of a particular industry, technology, product, profession or skills area such as sales, account management or purchasing. Individuals could be contributors with specialist expertise or responsibility for the management of others. Roles at this level will typically be responsible for the provision of advice on policy implementation through such activities as scenario planning or resource modelling to inform strategic choices in decision making. The consequences of decision making would be operationally focused within a strategic framework. Key Responsibilities Manage the team including mentoring in order to grow and develop individuals. Creating a structure of SME's with client centric skills and future proofing our operations by continually enhancing our skills portfolio in line with the unified Digital strategy Project tasks under the guidance of the Project Manager, including: assisting with solution design, Estimating, high level and detailed design work where applicable, implementation. Aware of the relevant SLA structure and to respond, fix or escalate according to the limits set out within that structure. Write and maintain Operational and User procedures to ensure standards are met. Engaging in pre-sales activities to scope out potential solutions. Engage with Architects and Solutions Designers to validate potential options and make recommendations. Accurately assess effort and cost involved with implementation. Ensure that all tasks completed by the team are fully documented in accordance with the standards in place. Keep Project Management informed of progress in order to accurately assess time to complete tasks. Must haves: VMware Automation using Aria and VMware Orchestrator Linux administration / scripting Ansible / Javascript / Powershell Experience as a developer working in an Agile/Scrum environment. Cloud experience (especially on prem) a plus.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Location: Salisbury - Hybrid minimum 1/2 days a week (SC could be done remotely) Duration: 6 months with opportunity to extend Clearance: SC or DV clearance is a must and must be Sole British National Role Overview To lead the day to day technical operations of the Windows Team. Reporting to the head of Operating Systems. Individuals have a direct influence on profitability either as managers or as experts in a particular field. The field can relate to a variety of areas such as knowledge of a particular industry, technology, product, profession or skills area such as sales, account management or purchasing. Individuals could be contributors with specialist expertise or responsibility for the management of others. Roles at this level will typically be responsible for the provision of advice on policy implementation through such activities as scenario planning or resource modelling to inform strategic choices in decision making. The consequences of decision making would be operationally focused within a strategic framework. Key Responsibilities Manage the team including mentoring in order to grow and develop individuals. Creating a structure of SME's with client centric skills and future proofing our operations by continually enhancing our skills portfolio in line with the unified Digital strategy Project tasks under the guidance of the Project Manager, including: assisting with solution design, Estimating, high level and detailed design work where applicable, implementation. Aware of the relevant SLA structure and to respond, fix or escalate according to the limits set out within that structure. Write and maintain Operational and User procedures to ensure standards are met. Engaging in pre-sales activities to scope out potential solutions. Engage with Architects and Solutions Designers to validate potential options and make recommendations. Accurately assess effort and cost involved with implementation. Ensure that all tasks completed by the team are fully documented in accordance with the standards in place. Keep Project Management informed of progress in order to accurately assess time to complete tasks. Must haves: VMware Automation using Aria and VMware Orchestrator Linux administration / scripting Ansible / Javascript / Powershell Experience as a developer working in an Agile/Scrum environment. Cloud experience (especially on prem) a plus.
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
Purpose of Position As a Senior Back End Software Engineer you will be part of a cross-functional client focused team. You will be an advocate for writing clean, secure and well-tested code. You will follow best-practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines ensuring your code is open and easy for others to reuse. You will be a self-starter and have a significant understanding of the importance of user needs within your service and work with the product owner and other team members to translate these into technical solutions. You will work through the entire lifecycle of a service or product, from understanding requirements, development to deployment, support and maintenance. You will need to show an understanding for deadlines, find pragmatic solutions and be proactive in raising potential risks. As a senior member of a team you will extend, maintain and operate assigned parts of our platform. Furthermore you will participate in knowledge-sharing activities and mentoring colleagues both within your team and the wider Engineering practice. The Team You will be joining a brand new team whose focus will be on 'attribution' which is a key aspect in the business of affiliate marketing. Attribution is all about understanding aspect of a consumer journey before a sale. Advanced attribution capabilities will allow our platform users to configure precisely targeted customised rewards. Awin is extremely customer focused and this teams ethos is all about putting our platform users in the driving seat. As a new team we are in a great position where we can define teams practices and processes that suit our needs and as a senior member you will have direct input. Technology wise, we will be using the latest versions of a cloud based stack on AWS, such as Java/Spring, Kafka, SQL/NoSQL databases, Jenkins, Docker and more. The new team will sit within Awin Engineering, which takes software engineering seriously. As such team members will have access to and supported by various architectural and personal development services. Skills & Expertise Required At least 5 - 8 years of hands-on experience in commercial Software Engineering roles. Proven track record with any OOP stack, ideally Java v17 with Maven, Spring Boot v3, Docker and Git. Passion for writing elegant code and a desire to constantly refactor and improve, with a good understanding of SOLID principles. Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs within a microservices architecture. Ability to conduct a thorough code review process, write unit tests and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Experience with streaming and queuing solutions (ideally Kafka, Kinesis or SQS). Understanding of relational database design principles and proficiency in SQL. Similarly familiarity with non-relational databases like DynamoDB. Nice to have Understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms. Experience in working with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Successful collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team alongside Product Owners, UX Designers and Agile Coaches Extensive exposure to agile processes, Scrum or Kanban. Experience in developing (AWS) cloud applications with Docker and serverless technologies with an understanding of Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform. Experience with cache solutions. Redis, Memcached, or else. Knowledge of TDD and Pair Programming practices. Experience in monitoring applications. Knowledgeable about information security, able to design and implement solutions with mitigation against security threats Our Offer Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance : We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves. Flexi-Office : Do you prefer to work from our cool office, from home, or in a completely different environment? With us, the choice is yours. We?offer the flexibility to work wherever you want?within our Awin locations. Health & Well Being : With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being. Development : We've built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development. You can also improve your English skills by participating in our local language course. Remote Working : You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately. Appreciation : Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program and show your appreciation?for?colleagues who have gone?the extra mile?to support?you. Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities. Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world's leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Purpose of Position As a Senior Back End Software Engineer you will be part of a cross-functional client focused team. You will be an advocate for writing clean, secure and well-tested code. You will follow best-practice guidelines and help to improve those guidelines ensuring your code is open and easy for others to reuse. You will be a self-starter and have a significant understanding of the importance of user needs within your service and work with the product owner and other team members to translate these into technical solutions. You will work through the entire lifecycle of a service or product, from understanding requirements, development to deployment, support and maintenance. You will need to show an understanding for deadlines, find pragmatic solutions and be proactive in raising potential risks. As a senior member of a team you will extend, maintain and operate assigned parts of our platform. Furthermore you will participate in knowledge-sharing activities and mentoring colleagues both within your team and the wider Engineering practice. The Team You will be joining a brand new team whose focus will be on 'attribution' which is a key aspect in the business of affiliate marketing. Attribution is all about understanding aspect of a consumer journey before a sale. Advanced attribution capabilities will allow our platform users to configure precisely targeted customised rewards. Awin is extremely customer focused and this teams ethos is all about putting our platform users in the driving seat. As a new team we are in a great position where we can define teams practices and processes that suit our needs and as a senior member you will have direct input. Technology wise, we will be using the latest versions of a cloud based stack on AWS, such as Java/Spring, Kafka, SQL/NoSQL databases, Jenkins, Docker and more. The new team will sit within Awin Engineering, which takes software engineering seriously. As such team members will have access to and supported by various architectural and personal development services. Skills & Expertise Required At least 5 - 8 years of hands-on experience in commercial Software Engineering roles. Proven track record with any OOP stack, ideally Java v17 with Maven, Spring Boot v3, Docker and Git. Passion for writing elegant code and a desire to constantly refactor and improve, with a good understanding of SOLID principles. Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs within a microservices architecture. Ability to conduct a thorough code review process, write unit tests and maintain CI/CD pipelines. Experience with streaming and queuing solutions (ideally Kafka, Kinesis or SQS). Understanding of relational database design principles and proficiency in SQL. Similarly familiarity with non-relational databases like DynamoDB. Nice to have Understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms. Experience in working with web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Successful collaboration within a cross-functional engineering team alongside Product Owners, UX Designers and Agile Coaches Extensive exposure to agile processes, Scrum or Kanban. Experience in developing (AWS) cloud applications with Docker and serverless technologies with an understanding of Infrastructure as Code, such as Terraform. Experience with cache solutions. Redis, Memcached, or else. Knowledge of TDD and Pair Programming practices. Experience in monitoring applications. Knowledgeable about information security, able to design and implement solutions with mitigation against security threats Our Offer Flexi-Week and Work-Life Balance : We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, offering you a flexible four-day Flexi-Week at full pay and with no reduction to your annual holiday allowance. We also offer a variety of different paid special leaves. Flexi-Office : Do you prefer to work from our cool office, from home, or in a completely different environment? With us, the choice is yours. We?offer the flexibility to work wherever you want?within our Awin locations. Health & Well Being : With our support and access to various initiatives and sports offers, you can devote yourself to your mental and physical well-being. Development : We've built our extensive training suite Awin Academy to cover a wide range of skills that nurture you professionally and personally, with trainings conveniently packaged together to support your overall development. You can also improve your English skills by participating in our local language course. Remote Working : You will receive a monthly allowance to cover part of your running costs. In addition, we will support you in setting up your remote workspace appropriately. Appreciation : Thank and reward colleagues by sending them a voucher through our peer-to-peer program and show your appreciation?for?colleagues who have gone?the extra mile?to support?you. Established in 2000, Awin is proud of our dynamic, social and inclusive culture. Like all businesses, we've had to adapt and nurture our culture in a virtual environment. Our virtual hub brings our colleagues from across the globe together for various social activities. Diversity & Inclusion are paramount to us, and we proudly pursue and hire diverse team members. We champion uniqueness and authenticity; this is who we are at our core. Our network of affiliate partnerships are diverse and transparent, as are the employees powering our vision to build the world's leading open partner ecosystem. We welcome all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you need support at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know. Apply now to begin the next stage of your career at a progressive company that supports both your professional and personal development.
SEO & PPC Specialist Competitive Salary Margate, Kent Office Based Permanent Full Time Benefits Finish at 3pm Every Friday Great salary (sorry, we are not able to advertise it, but happy to disclose on an initial call! Contributory Pension 50% Staff Discount 33 Days Holiday Are you looking for a new and exciting job as a SEO & PPC Specialist working for a market leading, iconic brand in the heart of Thanet? Do you have: A passion for SEO & PPC and wider digital marketing Enthusiasm for the brands you work with High attention to detail This is a new role bought about by the expansion and growth of their direct-to-consumer offering. This role will assist in the planning, execution and optimisation of both SEO and PPC activities across a range of brands within the business. You will work with the brand marketing teams and various functions of the online team to coordinate activities across a range of channels, and update these regularly to optimise performance. The Job SEO & PPC Specialist Define and implement on-page SEO best practice, ensuring website content is optimised for user experience and search engine visibility Define technical SEO best practice and identify areas for improvements including site speed and mobile responsiveness. Work with the engineering team to roll out enhancements Track, analyse, and report on data to measure SEO effectiveness Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities to optimise existing content Stay up-to-date with the latest search engine algorithm changes and SEO industry trends Work closely with the cross-functional team of developers, product managers, product marketers, and designers to ensure the successful implementation of SEO strategies Be responsible for day-to-day optimisation and management of all Google Ads campaigns to deliver on KPIs and improve return on investment for our client s range of brands. Spot new opportunities within the PPC environment and present ways in which we can apply to our brands Coordinate reporting and performance analysis of all activities in order to make recommendations and optimise ROI Work with European and US Ecommerce Executives on non-UK campaigns Support the wider Online Team on an ad-hoc basis to cover absences or workloads in peak periods. Your Skills & Profile SEO & PPC Specialist Several years SEO & PPC experience, with a proven track record of success in improving organic search and PPC performance Strong analytical skills and experience with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush (or similar) Extensive experience with Google Ads you will be the company s main Google Ads technician and therefore your knowledge of Google Ads will be second-to-none Experience of working with and managing relationships with third party agencies Proficiency in Google Analytics and Excel with the ability to report on monthly campaign performance and provide actionable recommendations and insights Self-motivated with good organisational skills and time management Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Ability to adapt to changing priorities and commercial requirements To find out more please call Jane Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
SEO & PPC Specialist Competitive Salary Margate, Kent Office Based Permanent Full Time Benefits Finish at 3pm Every Friday Great salary (sorry, we are not able to advertise it, but happy to disclose on an initial call! Contributory Pension 50% Staff Discount 33 Days Holiday Are you looking for a new and exciting job as a SEO & PPC Specialist working for a market leading, iconic brand in the heart of Thanet? Do you have: A passion for SEO & PPC and wider digital marketing Enthusiasm for the brands you work with High attention to detail This is a new role bought about by the expansion and growth of their direct-to-consumer offering. This role will assist in the planning, execution and optimisation of both SEO and PPC activities across a range of brands within the business. You will work with the brand marketing teams and various functions of the online team to coordinate activities across a range of channels, and update these regularly to optimise performance. The Job SEO & PPC Specialist Define and implement on-page SEO best practice, ensuring website content is optimised for user experience and search engine visibility Define technical SEO best practice and identify areas for improvements including site speed and mobile responsiveness. Work with the engineering team to roll out enhancements Track, analyse, and report on data to measure SEO effectiveness Conduct keyword research to identify opportunities to optimise existing content Stay up-to-date with the latest search engine algorithm changes and SEO industry trends Work closely with the cross-functional team of developers, product managers, product marketers, and designers to ensure the successful implementation of SEO strategies Be responsible for day-to-day optimisation and management of all Google Ads campaigns to deliver on KPIs and improve return on investment for our client s range of brands. Spot new opportunities within the PPC environment and present ways in which we can apply to our brands Coordinate reporting and performance analysis of all activities in order to make recommendations and optimise ROI Work with European and US Ecommerce Executives on non-UK campaigns Support the wider Online Team on an ad-hoc basis to cover absences or workloads in peak periods. Your Skills & Profile SEO & PPC Specialist Several years SEO & PPC experience, with a proven track record of success in improving organic search and PPC performance Strong analytical skills and experience with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMRush (or similar) Extensive experience with Google Ads you will be the company s main Google Ads technician and therefore your knowledge of Google Ads will be second-to-none Experience of working with and managing relationships with third party agencies Proficiency in Google Analytics and Excel with the ability to report on monthly campaign performance and provide actionable recommendations and insights Self-motivated with good organisational skills and time management Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel Ability to adapt to changing priorities and commercial requirements To find out more please call Jane Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we are acting as an Employment Agency Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Do not hesitate to contact us about this or any other roles.
Are you a UX Designer with 3 - 5 years experience working within a marketing agency? Do you have experience working with external partners and delivering key initiatives? If so, this role may be for you Job Title: UX Designer Location: Birmingham Hours: Permanent (This is a hybrid role) A bit about us: At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we're part of a global bank and are proud to be a Top UK Employer providing a great place to work in an open and inclusive environment. We're here to provide simple and straightforward consumer finance solutions and we work with many well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance their purchases in a responsible way. We care about making a positive impact for our colleagues, customers, partners and the wider community. That's why we live by our values - we're positive, we're brave, and we own it. The Role: As the UX Designer, you will work closely with Product Owners to design the best user experience based on insight, develop detailed mobile-first customer prototypes, write requirements and acceptance criteria, and support the change of customer journeys throughout. The remit of the role covers digital self-service, apply journeys and propositions to help develop customer loyalty and new credit products. Key Responsibilities for UX Designer: You will support the business by designing, prototyping, researching, and owning the development of significantly improved UX / customer journey designs for consumer finance products. Lead UX design and prototype development to improve digital self-service, application journey, loyalty initiatives and new products as needed Act as centre of excellence for UX design for key initiatives (including Apply journeys) Working with external partners, brand team, and external UX and research agencies as required Ensure that proposed design changes comply with Legal, Regulatory and Conduct requirements including accessibility Skills & Attributes: Strong UX and prototyping skills especially in digital self-service initiatives and mobile apps) Experience of working in Agile teams and supporting Product Owners including writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and user acceptance testing) Experience with external parties and influencing stakeholders Application of best practice digital development techniques (a good understanding of design for accessibility is an advantage) Effective governance and Stakeholder management UX and functionality testing - to ensure the solution meets our customer and business requirements What's in it for you? BNP Paribas Personal Finance is a Top Employer UK 2024 and being part of a team that changes customer's lives, there are some excellent benefits too. We offer a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, and our health cash plan scheme. You also receive access to our multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform designed to provide you with the best range of benefits available to suit your lifestyle including life insurance and private medical insurance. There are also perks which give you fantastic discounts off eating out, cinema tickets, days out and much more. Equal Opportunities Disclaimer BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you a UX Designer with 3 - 5 years experience working within a marketing agency? Do you have experience working with external partners and delivering key initiatives? If so, this role may be for you Job Title: UX Designer Location: Birmingham Hours: Permanent (This is a hybrid role) A bit about us: At BNP Paribas Personal Finance, we're part of a global bank and are proud to be a Top UK Employer providing a great place to work in an open and inclusive environment. We're here to provide simple and straightforward consumer finance solutions and we work with many well-known retailers and brands to help their customers finance their purchases in a responsible way. We care about making a positive impact for our colleagues, customers, partners and the wider community. That's why we live by our values - we're positive, we're brave, and we own it. The Role: As the UX Designer, you will work closely with Product Owners to design the best user experience based on insight, develop detailed mobile-first customer prototypes, write requirements and acceptance criteria, and support the change of customer journeys throughout. The remit of the role covers digital self-service, apply journeys and propositions to help develop customer loyalty and new credit products. Key Responsibilities for UX Designer: You will support the business by designing, prototyping, researching, and owning the development of significantly improved UX / customer journey designs for consumer finance products. Lead UX design and prototype development to improve digital self-service, application journey, loyalty initiatives and new products as needed Act as centre of excellence for UX design for key initiatives (including Apply journeys) Working with external partners, brand team, and external UX and research agencies as required Ensure that proposed design changes comply with Legal, Regulatory and Conduct requirements including accessibility Skills & Attributes: Strong UX and prototyping skills especially in digital self-service initiatives and mobile apps) Experience of working in Agile teams and supporting Product Owners including writing user stories, acceptance criteria, and user acceptance testing) Experience with external parties and influencing stakeholders Application of best practice digital development techniques (a good understanding of design for accessibility is an advantage) Effective governance and Stakeholder management UX and functionality testing - to ensure the solution meets our customer and business requirements What's in it for you? BNP Paribas Personal Finance is a Top Employer UK 2024 and being part of a team that changes customer's lives, there are some excellent benefits too. We offer a competitive salary, a contributory pension scheme, and our health cash plan scheme. You also receive access to our multi-award-winning flexible benefits platform designed to provide you with the best range of benefits available to suit your lifestyle including life insurance and private medical insurance. There are also perks which give you fantastic discounts off eating out, cinema tickets, days out and much more. Equal Opportunities Disclaimer BNP Paribas Personal Finance promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Senior EMS Project Engineer (Scada /PLC) Are you an experienced EMS (Scada / PLC) Engineer with major infrastructure project experience and interested in working on Europe s largest infrastructure project HS2? Open to main contractor, client or consultant background. A Senior EMS Project Engineer is required to work for the Client Organisation (High Speed Two Ltd) responsible for the New High-Speed Rail project in the UK. The role sits within a dedicated Telecoms Team within the technical directorate at High Speed Two. Reporting to the Head of Telecoms, supporting the Lead EMS Project Engineer working on the c£100m Engineering Management Systems Contract. Job Purpose The Senior EMS Project Engineer - Provided professional and technical support on project engineering duties within the Engineering Management Systems Project delivery team, supporting progressive risk based integrated assurance of railway system design, construction and handover into operations; delivering configuration management, providing information exchange and supporting the facilitation technical co-ordination, in accordance with HS2 technical requirements, standards and policies. The role supports the Lead EMS Project Engineer, Railway Systems as directed in the co-ordination, interface management and assurance. The EMS Contract is a route wide contract that spans & interfaces with nearly all of the other contracts within HS2 such as Main Works Civils, Station Contracts and numerous rail system contracts, where the EMS enables HS2 to monitor infrastructure assets (stations, tunnels etc) and systems (lighting, tunnel ventilation etc) all from the integrated Control Room. Profile of Works Engineering Management Systems £100m The £100m EMS Contract is to design, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the EMS. The EMS will be an integrated software solution, capable of providing HS2 operations staff with remote supervisory control and monitoring of the railway infrastructure assets and systems from the Integrated Control Room. It will also support maintenance management of assets from different key locations. The EMS will be the primary user interface to operate and coordinate the maintenance of the railway infrastructure (implement isolations, select tunnel ventilation operational modes, monitor the health of assets and systems, etc). Work Situation Hybrid The office location is Birmingham Snowhill or London Euston (your choice) they operate a flexible hybrid working model with plans to be working 2 days a week from the office. Overall, this is a very flexible modern employer who cares about delivery not where you deliver from, however, if you wish to be based front the office more you can. Birmingham £65 71,160.00 + Pen (6:12) + health + 25 days (Potentially up to £74,718) London £75 80,760+ Pen (6:12) + health + 25 days (Potentially up to £84,798) Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating technical assurance, as per the HS2 assurance requirements, checking and coordinating the submission of assurance evidence for technical stage gates. Responsible for coordinating the acceptance of the design, construction and commissioning of assets comply with the technical and sponsor requirements and applicable standards, specifications and procedures. Undertaking duties in supporting the Lead EMS Project Engineer in discharging their duties of NEC3 Supervisor. Undertaking duties in supporting the Lead EMS Project Engineer in discharging their duties of Principal Designer Representative as mandated within the Construction Desing Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. Providing guidance on design solutions for the asset, promoting use of best practice and innovative engineering techniques, technologies and processes, driving consistency and identifying opportunities for efficiencies within the Telecoms team. Engage with technical specialists to support appropriate and cost balanced mitigation strategies and solutions, contributing to successful system integration. Provide technical co-ordination and integration of the EMS railway systems contracts with other interfacing contracts, station contracts, main works civils contracts and others. Support the management and effective communication of engineering issues or change affecting railway systems. Oversee the identification, communicating, and managing technical risks and assumptions. Management of interface management tools used to enable effective system integration of Railway Systems and other neighbouring contracts. Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support Required Criteria You will be a qualified Engineer, likely to be Electrical but open to other related disciplines and have EMS (Engineering Management Systems) with good understanding of Scada and PLC s with experience on major infrastructure projects, ideally rail infrastructure project such as HS2, Crossrail, Network Rail OR LUL. Open to candidates from a Principal Contractor, Client or Consultant background will have Principle Design Experience. Would consider applicants from other complex safety critical engineering backgrounds such as Power, Nuclear, water etc chartered is desirable but not essential for the role. But Rail experience is a distinct advantage. You will have experience as Project Engineer / Design Manager / Engineering manager with delivery experience and will be well versed in Design Assurance, CDM & NEC3 contracts. You will be a strong communicator & capable of stakeholder managing a wide variety of third parties, advising internal stakeholders & supply chain including the EMS contract main contractor. SKILLS Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Gather and synthesise information, identify options and apply judgement based on logic during decision making. Provide support, engineering systems principles and seek further guidance from various disciplines and Subject Matter Expert. Ability to use Digital Engineering tools, procedures and systems for the development designs and during construction, testing and commissioning. Management and progression of interfaces to bring together the various components of the system successfully to achieve the required outcomes. Ability to use a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data. KNOWLEDGE Relevant domain experience in EMS design, installation and Testing & Commissioning. Application of technical standards, both national and international which apply to M&E Systems. Application of risk identification and management. Applicable UK construction regulations including CDM requirements. Working knowledge CSM-RA regulations. Understanding of the Regulatory/Legislative Framework relevant to the Railway industry and M&E engineering. Commercial awareness including understanding of cost delivery, schedule targets and the need to deliver an integrated solution that meets all requirements. Chartered Engineer/Membership (desirable) of an appropriate professional institution or working towards with the equivalent experience. Relevant domain knowledge in EMS (Scada /PLC) including design, installation and Testing & Commissioning. Design & Installation project lifecycle experience essential. TYPE OF EXPERIENCE Experience in managing standards, engineering and safety activity on any engineering projects/ programmes. Experience of managing competing project and engineering demands, with cost and schedule implications on any engineering projects/ programmes. Experience in undertaking or directly supporting CDM duties associated with Principal Designer and/or Designer.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior EMS Project Engineer (Scada /PLC) Are you an experienced EMS (Scada / PLC) Engineer with major infrastructure project experience and interested in working on Europe s largest infrastructure project HS2? Open to main contractor, client or consultant background. A Senior EMS Project Engineer is required to work for the Client Organisation (High Speed Two Ltd) responsible for the New High-Speed Rail project in the UK. The role sits within a dedicated Telecoms Team within the technical directorate at High Speed Two. Reporting to the Head of Telecoms, supporting the Lead EMS Project Engineer working on the c£100m Engineering Management Systems Contract. Job Purpose The Senior EMS Project Engineer - Provided professional and technical support on project engineering duties within the Engineering Management Systems Project delivery team, supporting progressive risk based integrated assurance of railway system design, construction and handover into operations; delivering configuration management, providing information exchange and supporting the facilitation technical co-ordination, in accordance with HS2 technical requirements, standards and policies. The role supports the Lead EMS Project Engineer, Railway Systems as directed in the co-ordination, interface management and assurance. The EMS Contract is a route wide contract that spans & interfaces with nearly all of the other contracts within HS2 such as Main Works Civils, Station Contracts and numerous rail system contracts, where the EMS enables HS2 to monitor infrastructure assets (stations, tunnels etc) and systems (lighting, tunnel ventilation etc) all from the integrated Control Room. Profile of Works Engineering Management Systems £100m The £100m EMS Contract is to design, manufacture, supply, installation, integration, testing and commissioning of the EMS. The EMS will be an integrated software solution, capable of providing HS2 operations staff with remote supervisory control and monitoring of the railway infrastructure assets and systems from the Integrated Control Room. It will also support maintenance management of assets from different key locations. The EMS will be the primary user interface to operate and coordinate the maintenance of the railway infrastructure (implement isolations, select tunnel ventilation operational modes, monitor the health of assets and systems, etc). Work Situation Hybrid The office location is Birmingham Snowhill or London Euston (your choice) they operate a flexible hybrid working model with plans to be working 2 days a week from the office. Overall, this is a very flexible modern employer who cares about delivery not where you deliver from, however, if you wish to be based front the office more you can. Birmingham £65 71,160.00 + Pen (6:12) + health + 25 days (Potentially up to £74,718) London £75 80,760+ Pen (6:12) + health + 25 days (Potentially up to £84,798) Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for coordinating technical assurance, as per the HS2 assurance requirements, checking and coordinating the submission of assurance evidence for technical stage gates. Responsible for coordinating the acceptance of the design, construction and commissioning of assets comply with the technical and sponsor requirements and applicable standards, specifications and procedures. Undertaking duties in supporting the Lead EMS Project Engineer in discharging their duties of NEC3 Supervisor. Undertaking duties in supporting the Lead EMS Project Engineer in discharging their duties of Principal Designer Representative as mandated within the Construction Desing Management (CDM) Regulations 2015. Providing guidance on design solutions for the asset, promoting use of best practice and innovative engineering techniques, technologies and processes, driving consistency and identifying opportunities for efficiencies within the Telecoms team. Engage with technical specialists to support appropriate and cost balanced mitigation strategies and solutions, contributing to successful system integration. Provide technical co-ordination and integration of the EMS railway systems contracts with other interfacing contracts, station contracts, main works civils contracts and others. Support the management and effective communication of engineering issues or change affecting railway systems. Oversee the identification, communicating, and managing technical risks and assumptions. Management of interface management tools used to enable effective system integration of Railway Systems and other neighbouring contracts. Actively promote and embed Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all your work, and support Required Criteria You will be a qualified Engineer, likely to be Electrical but open to other related disciplines and have EMS (Engineering Management Systems) with good understanding of Scada and PLC s with experience on major infrastructure projects, ideally rail infrastructure project such as HS2, Crossrail, Network Rail OR LUL. Open to candidates from a Principal Contractor, Client or Consultant background will have Principle Design Experience. Would consider applicants from other complex safety critical engineering backgrounds such as Power, Nuclear, water etc chartered is desirable but not essential for the role. But Rail experience is a distinct advantage. You will have experience as Project Engineer / Design Manager / Engineering manager with delivery experience and will be well versed in Design Assurance, CDM & NEC3 contracts. You will be a strong communicator & capable of stakeholder managing a wide variety of third parties, advising internal stakeholders & supply chain including the EMS contract main contractor. SKILLS Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. Gather and synthesise information, identify options and apply judgement based on logic during decision making. Provide support, engineering systems principles and seek further guidance from various disciplines and Subject Matter Expert. Ability to use Digital Engineering tools, procedures and systems for the development designs and during construction, testing and commissioning. Management and progression of interfaces to bring together the various components of the system successfully to achieve the required outcomes. Ability to use a variety of analytical approaches to provide relevant information to suppliers, stakeholders and decision makers using key facts and data. KNOWLEDGE Relevant domain experience in EMS design, installation and Testing & Commissioning. Application of technical standards, both national and international which apply to M&E Systems. Application of risk identification and management. Applicable UK construction regulations including CDM requirements. Working knowledge CSM-RA regulations. Understanding of the Regulatory/Legislative Framework relevant to the Railway industry and M&E engineering. Commercial awareness including understanding of cost delivery, schedule targets and the need to deliver an integrated solution that meets all requirements. Chartered Engineer/Membership (desirable) of an appropriate professional institution or working towards with the equivalent experience. Relevant domain knowledge in EMS (Scada /PLC) including design, installation and Testing & Commissioning. Design & Installation project lifecycle experience essential. TYPE OF EXPERIENCE Experience in managing standards, engineering and safety activity on any engineering projects/ programmes. Experience of managing competing project and engineering demands, with cost and schedule implications on any engineering projects/ programmes. Experience in undertaking or directly supporting CDM duties associated with Principal Designer and/or Designer.
Senior UX/UI Designer Paying up to 65k + bonus and benefits Leading insurance provider Fully remote working My client a leading insurance provider have a newly created position available for a Senior UX/UI Designer to be responsible for delivering user experience and interface design on their online products. The company are going through a period of growth and this is a great time to join the team. Responsibilities will include: Ensuring great customer experience on the websites, both web and mobile Working with other teams such as digital analytics to optimise customer journey Running tester sessions and conducting UX research Contributing to projects such as implementing promotions, making changes to product offerings etc Some of the skills they would like you to have: UX and UI Design experience. Ideally you will have a portfolio to showcase your skills Experience working within an Agile environment Analysis and interpretation of user journey statistics and digital analytics Useability testing Some of the benefits: Annual bonus (based on company and personal performance) Life insurance of 4X salary Flexi benefits (private medical insurance, health and dental etc) Ability to buy and sell holiday Discounted gym membership If interested in finding out more please apply and I look forward to working on your application together.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior UX/UI Designer Paying up to 65k + bonus and benefits Leading insurance provider Fully remote working My client a leading insurance provider have a newly created position available for a Senior UX/UI Designer to be responsible for delivering user experience and interface design on their online products. The company are going through a period of growth and this is a great time to join the team. Responsibilities will include: Ensuring great customer experience on the websites, both web and mobile Working with other teams such as digital analytics to optimise customer journey Running tester sessions and conducting UX research Contributing to projects such as implementing promotions, making changes to product offerings etc Some of the skills they would like you to have: UX and UI Design experience. Ideally you will have a portfolio to showcase your skills Experience working within an Agile environment Analysis and interpretation of user journey statistics and digital analytics Useability testing Some of the benefits: Annual bonus (based on company and personal performance) Life insurance of 4X salary Flexi benefits (private medical insurance, health and dental etc) Ability to buy and sell holiday Discounted gym membership If interested in finding out more please apply and I look forward to working on your application together.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The Viewing Product Team The Viewing Product team lives and breathes design excellence. We're a cross-functional team of product managers, UX researchers, UX designers, product engineers, and data scientists. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-performance team of incredible colleagues that want to be at the epicentre of technology, sports, news, TV, movies and more. Our work is central to our mission to deliver a future-focused user experience across our best-in-class streaming platforms. Together, we're focused on getting customers to content they love, faster and easier. Part of the Product Design team, the Product Designer, Visual Merchandising will create best-in-class design experiences across our platforms to showcase streaming content and live events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Design, Visual Merchandising, we're seeking a skilled Product Designer to elevate the visual impact and UX across our streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for consistency, and the ability to translate complex challenges into clear, systematic, and visually compelling solutions. What you'll do: Craft a cohesive visual language and design patterns that enhance the user experience, effectively present curated content and live events, and drive content discovery across TV, web, and mobile platforms. Elevate usability through strategic use of imagery, color, shapes, typography, and form, ensuring our experiences are premium, informative, and aligned with our brand identity. Conceptualize, design, and implement visually compelling and effective solutions that align with product requirements, brand guidelines, and strategic objectives. Develop comprehensive toolkits including design mockups, production of visual assets and components, plus comprehensive documentation to help communicate the use and implementation across platforms. Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Brand, and Research to make informed decisions and drive design directions that always put the user first. You'll build products our users love based on design insights, media trends, and robust user testing. Apply a data-driven approach to every decision you make, reducing friction and increasing engagement all while creating a consistent, scalable user experience. You'll contribute directly to success metrics around subscriber growth, retention, and engagement. Manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, without sacrificing quality. You'll also independently lead small- to medium-sized projects from conception to launch, driving stakeholder reviews and expert execution. Consistently advocate for user needs throughout your process. Actively participate in design critiques, bringing fresh ideas to the broader team. What you'll bring: Design experience with relentlessly high standards and operational knowledge of UX and product design. You understand the value of staying current on visual and cultural trends. Minimum 3 years of experience in media, branding, advertising, or a relevant field as a UX/Product Designer, Visual Designer, or Brand Designer. Proficiency with leading design tools, including Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as other collaboration and prototyping tools. A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual and UX design skills, rooted in user-centered principles. A passion for exploring new and innovative visual approaches. An uncompromised bar of quality for digital experiences and how they're represented across platforms. Experience working across a variety of design areas, including UX, branding, visual design, and product marketing. Experience working in a technical environment is a plus. A rich understanding of component-based design and design systems to contribute to a scalable, sustainable approach that enables speed to market, evolution, and optimisation. Experience working with strategic design, creative direction, and visual design systems. An understanding of the best design practices across different media, platforms, and devices. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : 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 experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident 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. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: 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's 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. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. 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.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The Viewing Product Team The Viewing Product team lives and breathes design excellence. We're a cross-functional team of product managers, UX researchers, UX designers, product engineers, and data scientists. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-performance team of incredible colleagues that want to be at the epicentre of technology, sports, news, TV, movies and more. Our work is central to our mission to deliver a future-focused user experience across our best-in-class streaming platforms. Together, we're focused on getting customers to content they love, faster and easier. Part of the Product Design team, the Product Designer, Visual Merchandising will create best-in-class design experiences across our platforms to showcase streaming content and live events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Design, Visual Merchandising, we're seeking a skilled Product Designer to elevate the visual impact and UX across our streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for consistency, and the ability to translate complex challenges into clear, systematic, and visually compelling solutions. What you'll do: Craft a cohesive visual language and design patterns that enhance the user experience, effectively present curated content and live events, and drive content discovery across TV, web, and mobile platforms. Elevate usability through strategic use of imagery, color, shapes, typography, and form, ensuring our experiences are premium, informative, and aligned with our brand identity. Conceptualize, design, and implement visually compelling and effective solutions that align with product requirements, brand guidelines, and strategic objectives. Develop comprehensive toolkits including design mockups, production of visual assets and components, plus comprehensive documentation to help communicate the use and implementation across platforms. Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Brand, and Research to make informed decisions and drive design directions that always put the user first. You'll build products our users love based on design insights, media trends, and robust user testing. Apply a data-driven approach to every decision you make, reducing friction and increasing engagement all while creating a consistent, scalable user experience. You'll contribute directly to success metrics around subscriber growth, retention, and engagement. Manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, without sacrificing quality. You'll also independently lead small- to medium-sized projects from conception to launch, driving stakeholder reviews and expert execution. Consistently advocate for user needs throughout your process. Actively participate in design critiques, bringing fresh ideas to the broader team. What you'll bring: Design experience with relentlessly high standards and operational knowledge of UX and product design. You understand the value of staying current on visual and cultural trends. Minimum 3 years of experience in media, branding, advertising, or a relevant field as a UX/Product Designer, Visual Designer, or Brand Designer. Proficiency with leading design tools, including Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as other collaboration and prototyping tools. A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual and UX design skills, rooted in user-centered principles. A passion for exploring new and innovative visual approaches. An uncompromised bar of quality for digital experiences and how they're represented across platforms. Experience working across a variety of design areas, including UX, branding, visual design, and product marketing. Experience working in a technical environment is a plus. A rich understanding of component-based design and design systems to contribute to a scalable, sustainable approach that enables speed to market, evolution, and optimisation. Experience working with strategic design, creative direction, and visual design systems. An understanding of the best design practices across different media, platforms, and devices. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : 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 experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident 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. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: 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's 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. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. 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.
Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Senior Graphic Designer Lincoln Up to £32,000 Monday to Friday (2 days from the office) We're seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join a leading Ecommerce business in Lincoln. If you're passionate about driving visual excellence, shaping brand identities, and creating exceptional user experiences in the ecommerce landscape, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the marketing and creative team to establish and maintain a consistent visual style. Develop and oversee the overall brand aesthetic/guidelines. Oversee the creation of high-quality, on-brand visuals to support new brand launches and seasonal promotions across social, email, and display. Lead and mentor our creative team, providing guidance, feedback, and support. Assist in developing the site UX to create effective user journeys based on research, industry best practices while in-keeping with the brand aesthetic. Involvement in the development of our personalisation and AB testing strategies. Work with 3rd parties including developers and tech partners to ensure seamless implementation of UX projects. Oversee the design of in-store branding/assets including print POS, window displays/concepts, signage, flyers, etc. Collaborate with our social and creative teams in wider campaign shoots from initial idea generation, storyboarding to retouching/editing campaign shots/video. Creatively seek out new design ideas and maintain industry knowledge. Maintain an excellent understanding of the company's target demographic and product range. Requirements: At least 4 years of experience in a Graphic Design role. A portfolio showcasing strong creative skills and digital design projects. Experience with UX/UI design and a strong understanding of CRO. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and UX/UI software (Figma). Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills both internally and with 3rd parties. Experience within an ecommerce role is desirable. Interested? Click apply today! Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Graphic Designer Lincoln Up to £32,000 Monday to Friday (2 days from the office) We're seeking a talented Graphic Designer to join a leading Ecommerce business in Lincoln. If you're passionate about driving visual excellence, shaping brand identities, and creating exceptional user experiences in the ecommerce landscape, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the marketing and creative team to establish and maintain a consistent visual style. Develop and oversee the overall brand aesthetic/guidelines. Oversee the creation of high-quality, on-brand visuals to support new brand launches and seasonal promotions across social, email, and display. Lead and mentor our creative team, providing guidance, feedback, and support. Assist in developing the site UX to create effective user journeys based on research, industry best practices while in-keeping with the brand aesthetic. Involvement in the development of our personalisation and AB testing strategies. Work with 3rd parties including developers and tech partners to ensure seamless implementation of UX projects. Oversee the design of in-store branding/assets including print POS, window displays/concepts, signage, flyers, etc. Collaborate with our social and creative teams in wider campaign shoots from initial idea generation, storyboarding to retouching/editing campaign shots/video. Creatively seek out new design ideas and maintain industry knowledge. Maintain an excellent understanding of the company's target demographic and product range. Requirements: At least 4 years of experience in a Graphic Design role. A portfolio showcasing strong creative skills and digital design projects. Experience with UX/UI design and a strong understanding of CRO. Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and UX/UI software (Figma). Ability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication skills both internally and with 3rd parties. Experience within an ecommerce role is desirable. Interested? Click apply today! Please put your home postcode on your CV when applying. Our recruitment tech uses this to make sure your CV is reviewed by the relevant consultant, for the relevant job(s), in the relevant geography. Macildowie are a recruitment business working on behalf of a client to recruit this role. Your personal data may be forwarded to that client company as part of the application process. If you would like information on how we will process your data please go to our website (macildowie) and view our fair processing notices which are located at the bottom of the page under privacy policies. Within the fair processing notice for Candidates there is guidance on how to amend your contact preferences or exercise your rights relating to personal data. We can't provide direct links as email address and website urls within our job adverts are removed by some of the websites on which we advertise. Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.
Senior UI / UX Designer is required for a growing company located in Basingstoke. They operate a hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week remote. The Senior UI / UX Designer will work in close conjunction with creative and dev teams to ensure the creation of functional UIs and UX. The Senior UI / UX Designer will be responsible for - Working with project stakeholders to identify and resolve UX issues - Determining behaviour and objective via audience and user research - Creating prototypes for usability testing - Leading usability testing sessions for prototypes - Helping improve and optimise digital products alongside performance teams Key Experience: - Figma - Figjam - Photoshop - Illustrator - Hotjar or similar - Client facing If you are seeking a role of this nature please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior UI / UX Designer is required for a growing company located in Basingstoke. They operate a hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week remote. The Senior UI / UX Designer will work in close conjunction with creative and dev teams to ensure the creation of functional UIs and UX. The Senior UI / UX Designer will be responsible for - Working with project stakeholders to identify and resolve UX issues - Determining behaviour and objective via audience and user research - Creating prototypes for usability testing - Leading usability testing sessions for prototypes - Helping improve and optimise digital products alongside performance teams Key Experience: - Figma - Figjam - Photoshop - Illustrator - Hotjar or similar - Client facing If you are seeking a role of this nature please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. As a Principal Product Manager leading Authentication & Data on our Commerce team, the role holder will devise, define, design, develop, test, and launch effective and compelling experiences that are contextually relevant, exceedingly useful, and frictionless for our users. What you'll do: Develop and own the product strategy for one or more of the following consumer-facing product areas; User Identification/Authentication, First Party Data, Consent Management and/or User Data Management/Retention. Collaborate with various legal, data governance and privacy stakeholders to define requirements that meet industry best practices and standards for user privacy. Provide mentorship to other Product Managers on the team. Define key KPIs for assigned product areas that drive meaningful impact to organisational wide goals and objectives. Use qualitative and quantitative data to define requirements. Present vision, strategy, work product, insights, and KPIs to stakeholders at every level of the organisation. Collaborate with other product owners, designers, and engineers to successfully deliver products to market. Build, test, learn, and increment. Balance inputs from business, design, research, technology, and external teams. Create a network of cross-functional partners. Build rapport and earn trust. Define and evangelise best practices. Collaborate on the planning and building of scalable and extensible tools and resources. Develop a roadmap of impact-generating functionality, and optimisations that prioritise customer value, business growth, and strategic opportunities. What you'll bring: Minimum 7 years owning product strategy and roadmap for sign in, user authentication, identity and/or privacy-related consumer-facing features, including incubating, building, delivering, and scaling digital products. Experience working with stakeholders in Legal, Data Governance, Privacy and/or Cybersecurity. Subject matter expertise in product spaces related to digital identity, data governance, cybersecurity, privacy, sign-in and/or consent management. Experience building products/features that are subject to US Consumer Data Privacy laws, CCPA, and European GDPR regulations. Experience developing customer-focused products for the web and shipping apps to iOS or Android. Fluency defining customer problems, identifying hypotheses, and prioritising a product backlog. Technical depth and fluency working with cross-platform engineering teams. Close familiarity with common project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Airtable and Slack. You are an experienced product owner with a proven track-record of end-to-end ownership and delivery of consumer-facing digital products. You have relentlessly high standards and deep operational knowledge and expertise in every aspect of digital product development. You use tools, technologies, established best practices, and your own experience-based methods. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : 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 experiences. Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident 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. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: 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's 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. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. 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.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. As a Principal Product Manager leading Authentication & Data on our Commerce team, the role holder will devise, define, design, develop, test, and launch effective and compelling experiences that are contextually relevant, exceedingly useful, and frictionless for our users. What you'll do: Develop and own the product strategy for one or more of the following consumer-facing product areas; User Identification/Authentication, First Party Data, Consent Management and/or User Data Management/Retention. Collaborate with various legal, data governance and privacy stakeholders to define requirements that meet industry best practices and standards for user privacy. Provide mentorship to other Product Managers on the team. Define key KPIs for assigned product areas that drive meaningful impact to organisational wide goals and objectives. Use qualitative and quantitative data to define requirements. Present vision, strategy, work product, insights, and KPIs to stakeholders at every level of the organisation. Collaborate with other product owners, designers, and engineers to successfully deliver products to market. Build, test, learn, and increment. Balance inputs from business, design, research, technology, and external teams. Create a network of cross-functional partners. Build rapport and earn trust. Define and evangelise best practices. Collaborate on the planning and building of scalable and extensible tools and resources. Develop a roadmap of impact-generating functionality, and optimisations that prioritise customer value, business growth, and strategic opportunities. What you'll bring: Minimum 7 years owning product strategy and roadmap for sign in, user authentication, identity and/or privacy-related consumer-facing features, including incubating, building, delivering, and scaling digital products. Experience working with stakeholders in Legal, Data Governance, Privacy and/or Cybersecurity. Subject matter expertise in product spaces related to digital identity, data governance, cybersecurity, privacy, sign-in and/or consent management. Experience building products/features that are subject to US Consumer Data Privacy laws, CCPA, and European GDPR regulations. Experience developing customer-focused products for the web and shipping apps to iOS or Android. Fluency defining customer problems, identifying hypotheses, and prioritising a product backlog. Technical depth and fluency working with cross-platform engineering teams. Close familiarity with common project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Airtable and Slack. You are an experienced product owner with a proven track-record of end-to-end ownership and delivery of consumer-facing digital products. You have relentlessly high standards and deep operational knowledge and expertise in every aspect of digital product development. You use tools, technologies, established best practices, and your own experience-based methods. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : 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 experiences. Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident 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. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: 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's 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. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. 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.
Are you a visionary iOS Developer ready to take the reins and lead a dynamic team towards ground-breaking mobile app development? If you have a passion for crafting seamless user experiences, staying ahead of industry trends, and driving innovation in the iOS ecosystem, then this company want to hear from you! Who Are The Client: This Manchester based business, are a cutting-edge tech company committed to pushing boundaries and creating transformative digital experiences. Their large-scale mobile team is driven by a shared passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering top-notch iOS applications that leave a lasting impression. What You'll Be Doing: As a Lead iOS Developer, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of the company's mobile applications. You will lead projects and mentor a team of iOS developers, driving the design, development, and deployment of innovative iOS solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Architecting and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable iOS applications. Leading and mentoring a team of iOS developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to deliver high-quality solutions. Staying up-to-date with the latest iOS trends and technologies, and incorporating them into their development processes. Providing technical leadership and guidance to ensure the success of iOS projects. Working from their Manchester office a few times a week for team collaboration purposes. Technical Skills: Proven experience as an iOS Developer with a strong portfolio of successful applications. Expertise in Swift and Objective-C, with a deep understanding of iOS frameworks. Previous mentoring experience within an iOS development team. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. What They Offer A dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Competitive starting salary of up to £83,000 and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development through continuous learning and training. The chance to work on exciting projects that impact users globally. If you're ready to lead the charge in iOS development and make a lasting impact, I want to hear from you! InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you a visionary iOS Developer ready to take the reins and lead a dynamic team towards ground-breaking mobile app development? If you have a passion for crafting seamless user experiences, staying ahead of industry trends, and driving innovation in the iOS ecosystem, then this company want to hear from you! Who Are The Client: This Manchester based business, are a cutting-edge tech company committed to pushing boundaries and creating transformative digital experiences. Their large-scale mobile team is driven by a shared passion for excellence and a commitment to delivering top-notch iOS applications that leave a lasting impression. What You'll Be Doing: As a Lead iOS Developer, you'll be at the forefront of shaping the future of the company's mobile applications. You will lead projects and mentor a team of iOS developers, driving the design, development, and deployment of innovative iOS solutions. Your responsibilities will include: Architecting and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable iOS applications. Leading and mentoring a team of iOS developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to deliver high-quality solutions. Staying up-to-date with the latest iOS trends and technologies, and incorporating them into their development processes. Providing technical leadership and guidance to ensure the success of iOS projects. Working from their Manchester office a few times a week for team collaboration purposes. Technical Skills: Proven experience as an iOS Developer with a strong portfolio of successful applications. Expertise in Swift and Objective-C, with a deep understanding of iOS frameworks. Previous mentoring experience within an iOS development team. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. What They Offer A dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and collaboration. Competitive starting salary of up to £83,000 and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development through continuous learning and training. The chance to work on exciting projects that impact users globally. If you're ready to lead the charge in iOS development and make a lasting impact, I want to hear from you! InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Ltd
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Senior UI/UX Designer is required for a growing company located in Basingstoke. They operate a hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week remote. The Senior UI/UX Designer will work in close conjunction with creative and dev teams to ensure the creation of functional UIs and UX. The Senior UI/UX Designer will be responsible for - Working with project stakeholders to identify and resolve UX issues - Determining behaviour and objective via audience and user research - Creating prototypes for usability testing - Leading usability testing sessions for prototypes - Helping improve and optimise digital products alongside performance teams Key Experience: - Figma - Figjam - Photoshop - Illustrator - Hotjar or similar - Client facing If you are seeking a role of this nature please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior UI/UX Designer is required for a growing company located in Basingstoke. They operate a hybrid working model - 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week remote. The Senior UI/UX Designer will work in close conjunction with creative and dev teams to ensure the creation of functional UIs and UX. The Senior UI/UX Designer will be responsible for - Working with project stakeholders to identify and resolve UX issues - Determining behaviour and objective via audience and user research - Creating prototypes for usability testing - Leading usability testing sessions for prototypes - Helping improve and optimise digital products alongside performance teams Key Experience: - Figma - Figjam - Photoshop - Illustrator - Hotjar or similar - Client facing If you are seeking a role of this nature please get in touch for more information. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job Description UX Writer I - Car Rental At data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. is the world's largest car rental platform featuring car rental in more than 60'000 locations in 160 countries. Our product is available to our global customer base via desktop, mobile and app and under 2 consumer brands: and our dedicated car rental platform. In addition to our consumer brands we also power the car rental business for our many affiliate partners including some of the world's leading airlines and online travel agencies About the role We're looking for a UX Writer to join our UX Writing and Content Design organisation in our Trips department. We're a close-knit community made up of more than 70 writers. We're right there in the thick of it, collaborating on product design, development and data analysis. You will work in our Trips department, where our mission is to deliver all the connected travel opportunities needed to give the best value and experience for our customers. You'll have the opportunity to build products used by millions of travellers and partners around the globe across different platforms, from web to app. You'll partner directly with highly iterative product teams in our Manchester office developing the best car rental experience for our customers. You'll report to the UX Writing Manager for your area who will support you in your growth and development. UX Writers at write clear and concise messaging that considers the end-to-end user experience. You need to be an excellent communicator and collaborator - we work in a dynamic and diverse environment where inclusivity, openness and humility are key. Almost everything you write will be translated into 44+ languages and dialects, and you'll need to work closely with peers and stakeholders like Product, Marketing, Brand and Legal to deliver at velocity and scale. To learn more about working as a UX Writer at check out B.Writes, our Medium publication . Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: Write in a clear and concise way across online channels, platforms and end-to-end experiences to impact key business metrics Send copy to Language Specialists with sufficient context (conceptual and visual) for translating your ideas to local audiences Use qualitative and quantitative data, as well as key business metrics to measure the impact of your work and transform those insights into new iterations Collaborate with other UX Writers to ensure messaging is aligned across all touchpoints, in line with our craft standards and guidelines Work alongside Product Managers, UX Writers, Designers, Researchers, Developers and many others to develop and implement business strategy through your writing Role Qualifications and Requirements: You have 1 year of hands-on writing experience - in a UX writing, online, e-commerce or similar capacity You have a native level fluency in English You have a portfolio that demonstrates your writing and creative problem solving skills You're a hard-working advocate for users, dedicated to the craft of writing and creating elegant user experiences You write copy that is intuitive, futureproof and scalable You are technically savvy and have a foundational understanding of how to derive data and insights from quantitative and qualitative research You have a can-do attitude and work well in a team You're self-driven and take ownership of your learning and ideas to tackle challenging problems in an evolving environment You thrive on feedback, responding with creative thinking and iterations You enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and fields You're a strong communicator with an eye for detail You are able to prioritise multiple projects and stakeholders with minimal guidance Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance: 's total rewards philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our rewards are aimed at making it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer - all the messy, beautiful, and joyful bits - on your terms. So you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include: A great, brand new office to in the heart of Manchester Free breakfast and lunch 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years of service) Health & well-being benefits such as mental health support, access to health insurance, etc. Employer contribution pension Industry-leading parental leave and adoption leave Great discounts on accommodation, car rentals and other group benefits From day one of your employment with us, we offer 22 weeks' fully paid leave for all new parents, regardless of gender or the way you become a parent Carer's leave. 10 days' fully paid leave per year for colleagues who are caring for ill family members. Hybrid Working (UK): We believe in office attendance at least 40% of your time whilst empowering you with the flexibility to plan where to do your best work. Need more flexibility in your work week? We are happy to consider flexible hours, part-time, and reduced working week opportunities ( subject to terms and conditions) : Wellbeing & Inclusion at Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing and Volunteering (IDBWV) have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At the diversity of our people doesn't just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech." We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to discuss any requirements. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive. Career Development Opportunities At we're constantly growing and we want to provide resources to help grow your career. Free access to online learning platforms Development and mentorship programs to support career growth Access to trainings and workshops Team development opportunities Application process Please submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button above, your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruiters. Your Recruiter will discuss the full interview process and they will ensure that you are fully prepared for each stage of the interview process. Pre-Employment Screening: If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Description UX Writer I - Car Rental At data drives our decisions. Technology is at our core. And innovation is everywhere. But our company is more than datasets, lines of code or A/B tests. We're the thrill of the first night in a new place. The excitement of the next morning. The friends you make. The journeys you take. The sights you see. And the food you sample. Through our products, partners and people, we make it easier for everyone to experience the world. is the world's largest car rental platform featuring car rental in more than 60'000 locations in 160 countries. Our product is available to our global customer base via desktop, mobile and app and under 2 consumer brands: and our dedicated car rental platform. In addition to our consumer brands we also power the car rental business for our many affiliate partners including some of the world's leading airlines and online travel agencies About the role We're looking for a UX Writer to join our UX Writing and Content Design organisation in our Trips department. We're a close-knit community made up of more than 70 writers. We're right there in the thick of it, collaborating on product design, development and data analysis. You will work in our Trips department, where our mission is to deliver all the connected travel opportunities needed to give the best value and experience for our customers. You'll have the opportunity to build products used by millions of travellers and partners around the globe across different platforms, from web to app. You'll partner directly with highly iterative product teams in our Manchester office developing the best car rental experience for our customers. You'll report to the UX Writing Manager for your area who will support you in your growth and development. UX Writers at write clear and concise messaging that considers the end-to-end user experience. You need to be an excellent communicator and collaborator - we work in a dynamic and diverse environment where inclusivity, openness and humility are key. Almost everything you write will be translated into 44+ languages and dialects, and you'll need to work closely with peers and stakeholders like Product, Marketing, Brand and Legal to deliver at velocity and scale. To learn more about working as a UX Writer at check out B.Writes, our Medium publication . Key Job Responsibilities and Duties: Write in a clear and concise way across online channels, platforms and end-to-end experiences to impact key business metrics Send copy to Language Specialists with sufficient context (conceptual and visual) for translating your ideas to local audiences Use qualitative and quantitative data, as well as key business metrics to measure the impact of your work and transform those insights into new iterations Collaborate with other UX Writers to ensure messaging is aligned across all touchpoints, in line with our craft standards and guidelines Work alongside Product Managers, UX Writers, Designers, Researchers, Developers and many others to develop and implement business strategy through your writing Role Qualifications and Requirements: You have 1 year of hands-on writing experience - in a UX writing, online, e-commerce or similar capacity You have a native level fluency in English You have a portfolio that demonstrates your writing and creative problem solving skills You're a hard-working advocate for users, dedicated to the craft of writing and creating elegant user experiences You write copy that is intuitive, futureproof and scalable You are technically savvy and have a foundational understanding of how to derive data and insights from quantitative and qualitative research You have a can-do attitude and work well in a team You're self-driven and take ownership of your learning and ideas to tackle challenging problems in an evolving environment You thrive on feedback, responding with creative thinking and iterations You enjoy working with people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and fields You're a strong communicator with an eye for detail You are able to prioritise multiple projects and stakeholders with minimal guidance Benefits & Perks: Global Impact, Personal Relevance: 's total rewards philosophy is not only about compensation but also about benefits. Our rewards are aimed at making it easier for you to experience all that life has to offer - all the messy, beautiful, and joyful bits - on your terms. So you can focus on what really matters. We offer competitive compensation as well as thoughtful, valuable, and even fun benefits which include: A great, brand new office to in the heart of Manchester Free breakfast and lunch 25 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years of service) Health & well-being benefits such as mental health support, access to health insurance, etc. Employer contribution pension Industry-leading parental leave and adoption leave Great discounts on accommodation, car rentals and other group benefits From day one of your employment with us, we offer 22 weeks' fully paid leave for all new parents, regardless of gender or the way you become a parent Carer's leave. 10 days' fully paid leave per year for colleagues who are caring for ill family members. Hybrid Working (UK): We believe in office attendance at least 40% of your time whilst empowering you with the flexibility to plan where to do your best work. Need more flexibility in your work week? We are happy to consider flexible hours, part-time, and reduced working week opportunities ( subject to terms and conditions) : Wellbeing & Inclusion at Inclusion, Diversity, Belonging, Wellbeing and Volunteering (IDBWV) have been a core part of our company culture since day one. This ongoing journey starts with our very own employees, who represent over 140 nationalities and a wide range of ethnic and social backgrounds, genders and sexual orientations. Take it from our Chief People Officer, Paulo Pisano: "At the diversity of our people doesn't just create a unique workplace, it also creates a better and more inclusive travel experience for everyone. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. It's a place where you can make your mark and have a real impact in travel and tech." We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to discuss any requirements. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We strive to move well beyond traditional equal opportunity and work to create an environment that allows everyone to thrive. Career Development Opportunities At we're constantly growing and we want to provide resources to help grow your career. Free access to online learning platforms Development and mentorship programs to support career growth Access to trainings and workshops Team development opportunities Application process Please submit your application via the 'Apply Now' button above, your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruiters. Your Recruiter will discuss the full interview process and they will ensure that you are fully prepared for each stage of the interview process. Pre-Employment Screening: If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.
Are you an experienced, creative, and analytical designer with a solid grasp on disciplines ranging from research, analysis, ideation, facilitation, pixel-perfect design, prototyping, and user testing? Would you like to be part of both an ambitious but informal UX & Design team working strategically on the end2end user journey, and also be situated very closely to the development in a developer team, where you have the main responsibility for product design of some of our key digital offerings and will be part of digitally transforming our ferry & terminals business? ?If so - Great, we might have a match! Be part of the movement - and play your part. About the role You will be working on the product belonging to your developer team in the Ferry & Terminals (F&T) part of DFDS, but will also collaborate and coordinate with the other DFDS UX and UI Designers that are based in Copenhagen to harvest the synergy between your respective domains, and make sure that we are all pulling in the same direction. As this collaboration will be largely undertaken remotely this role will not suit everyone. However, if you are motivated for the challenge, we will assist by providing the opportunity to travel periodically to Copenhagen to build rapport and work with colleagues in the UX & Design Team. There are currently 7 skilled, and friendly international UX Designers, a well-rounded UX Researcher, two talented UI Designers who develop and mature our Figma-based design system Hydro, and a UX Team Lead who works strategically with upper management to make sure that UX is part of the process. You will be responsible for: Collaborate closely with the System/Business Analyst in your development team on what and how to test to inform needs for your F&T based product Analyse data and synthesise relevant insights Ideate on solutions in collaboration with e.g. your developer team, Architects, and stakeholders from the business? Produce wireframes and pixel perfect designs in Figma using our design system Hydro to create strong deliveries for developers Make sure user tests of new designs and features is carried out Communicate insights to relevant people, both in the UX & Design Team and to other stakeholders in DFDS About you We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. With this in mind, we think that you as a person would be a great fit if you are a proactive self-starter, and a strong finisher, who can take initiative and take responsibility for getting things done. You are analytical and can see the bigger picture, but still have a great eye for details and coherence. You are a team player who values collaboration and can give and receive constructive feedback on designs. The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications: Has 2+ years of professional experience as a UX/UI Designer from either in-house or agency setups?and has been responsible for creating designs that support a great user experience that converts. Is a self-starter and can cover the UX process end2end. Has very strong UI skills and solid experience working with prototyping tools, like Figma or Sketch, which is demonstrated in their portfolio. Has a strong grasp on qualitative and quantitative methodologies and is data-driven and data literate. Is a strong communicator who knows how to provide sound rationales for design decisions to a variety of disparate stakeholders, and is fluent in English, both written and spoken as it is DFDS corporate language. Experience working in a Scrum team, and/or within a bigger international organization. Working at DFDS Join the movement and grow with us. Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together. While you're with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed. Now about what we can give you. You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as: Life assurance cover Contributory company pension scheme Holiday Purchase Scheme Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips Full employee assistance programme including: Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family. Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more. Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform. Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing. Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now. If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we're keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis. We look forward to hearing from you.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced, creative, and analytical designer with a solid grasp on disciplines ranging from research, analysis, ideation, facilitation, pixel-perfect design, prototyping, and user testing? Would you like to be part of both an ambitious but informal UX & Design team working strategically on the end2end user journey, and also be situated very closely to the development in a developer team, where you have the main responsibility for product design of some of our key digital offerings and will be part of digitally transforming our ferry & terminals business? ?If so - Great, we might have a match! Be part of the movement - and play your part. About the role You will be working on the product belonging to your developer team in the Ferry & Terminals (F&T) part of DFDS, but will also collaborate and coordinate with the other DFDS UX and UI Designers that are based in Copenhagen to harvest the synergy between your respective domains, and make sure that we are all pulling in the same direction. As this collaboration will be largely undertaken remotely this role will not suit everyone. However, if you are motivated for the challenge, we will assist by providing the opportunity to travel periodically to Copenhagen to build rapport and work with colleagues in the UX & Design Team. There are currently 7 skilled, and friendly international UX Designers, a well-rounded UX Researcher, two talented UI Designers who develop and mature our Figma-based design system Hydro, and a UX Team Lead who works strategically with upper management to make sure that UX is part of the process. You will be responsible for: Collaborate closely with the System/Business Analyst in your development team on what and how to test to inform needs for your F&T based product Analyse data and synthesise relevant insights Ideate on solutions in collaboration with e.g. your developer team, Architects, and stakeholders from the business? Produce wireframes and pixel perfect designs in Figma using our design system Hydro to create strong deliveries for developers Make sure user tests of new designs and features is carried out Communicate insights to relevant people, both in the UX & Design Team and to other stakeholders in DFDS About you We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. With this in mind, we think that you as a person would be a great fit if you are a proactive self-starter, and a strong finisher, who can take initiative and take responsibility for getting things done. You are analytical and can see the bigger picture, but still have a great eye for details and coherence. You are a team player who values collaboration and can give and receive constructive feedback on designs. The ideal person for this position will have the following qualifications: Has 2+ years of professional experience as a UX/UI Designer from either in-house or agency setups?and has been responsible for creating designs that support a great user experience that converts. Is a self-starter and can cover the UX process end2end. Has very strong UI skills and solid experience working with prototyping tools, like Figma or Sketch, which is demonstrated in their portfolio. Has a strong grasp on qualitative and quantitative methodologies and is data-driven and data literate. Is a strong communicator who knows how to provide sound rationales for design decisions to a variety of disparate stakeholders, and is fluent in English, both written and spoken as it is DFDS corporate language. Experience working in a Scrum team, and/or within a bigger international organization. Working at DFDS Join the movement and grow with us. Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together. While you're with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed. Now about what we can give you. You'll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as: Life assurance cover Contributory company pension scheme Holiday Purchase Scheme Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips Full employee assistance programme including: Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family. Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more. Access to Thrive, our award-winning Wellbeing platform. Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing. Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now. If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we're keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis. We look forward to hearing from you.
.Multi-Platform Mobile App Developer required to create something special for an AI driven product that is the brainchild of one of the UK s most successful business minds and has gathered strong interest from one of the world s largest banks. Rewarded with stock options after a qualifying period, this is one of an extremely limited number of opportunities in the East Midlands that could make a huge difference in the financial outlook of the successful candidates in a relatively short time frame. Situation The product is an AI computing platform that enables extensive knowledge mapping and is targeted at organisation involved in research and development. Don t be fooled by the big names on the market in this arena, the true power of AI is just about to get started and our client is regarded as at the forefront of the sector, working with top universities, tech leaders and with strong interest from the some of the world s largest banks. The current objective is to take the product from stealth start up to functioning business and to do this we are looking for geeks who absolutely love their craft. With £10million already invested this start up organisation, with a specialised team of 12, using the very latest tech in high performance computing has already developed a powerful and fully functional MVP and is in the final stages of shaping the organization for its next stage of growth. Opportunity Your level of work experience as a Mobile App Developer is far less important than your capability. We are seeking an experienced IOS/Android Mobile App Developer to build an application that includes advanced features such as chat, charting and audio-visual content, using the latest technologies. The product is intended for the leading researchers and engineers in the world and needs to create a wow factor. This role demands a deep understanding of mobile app development best practices and a passion for delivering high-quality, user-friendly applications. You will be working directly with a businessperson whose products you will have definitely heard of and likely interacted with; the team are focused, hard-working, creative and recognized as amongst the best in their field. Responsibilities Application Development: Develop, test, and maintain mobile applications across IOS and Android platforms with features including chat, charting, and audio-visual content. Technology Integration: Integrate a variety of media services, APIs, and data sources into the app. Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensure seamless functionality across different mobile platforms and devices. User Experience: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure a high-quality user experience. Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability. Quality Assurance: Test the application rigorously to ensure usability, detect and fix bugs or glitches. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the development process and application features. Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, designers, and product managers. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of new technology trends and best practices in mobile development. The Successful Candidate We are looking for candidates who will do whatever it takes to make the product perfect. Work experience is far less important than capability BUT we need people that can make it very obvious how good they are through a portfolio the demonstrates high proficiency in mobile app development. You will be asked to present a portfolio of your work as part of the shortlisting process. Essential Criteria Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Demonstrable experience in mobile app development. Strong skills in mobile app development frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, or Xamarin. Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Dart. Experience with chat and real-time communication protocols and APIs. Familiarity with charting libraries and tools for mobile platforms. Experience in integrating audio-visual content in mobile applications. Working Situation The office is based in Derby however, we will consider candidates on a hybrid basis that can comfortably come to the offices on a regular basis. Salary £30,000-£65,000 depending upon experience Lucrative stock options will be applied after a qualifying period. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
.Multi-Platform Mobile App Developer required to create something special for an AI driven product that is the brainchild of one of the UK s most successful business minds and has gathered strong interest from one of the world s largest banks. Rewarded with stock options after a qualifying period, this is one of an extremely limited number of opportunities in the East Midlands that could make a huge difference in the financial outlook of the successful candidates in a relatively short time frame. Situation The product is an AI computing platform that enables extensive knowledge mapping and is targeted at organisation involved in research and development. Don t be fooled by the big names on the market in this arena, the true power of AI is just about to get started and our client is regarded as at the forefront of the sector, working with top universities, tech leaders and with strong interest from the some of the world s largest banks. The current objective is to take the product from stealth start up to functioning business and to do this we are looking for geeks who absolutely love their craft. With £10million already invested this start up organisation, with a specialised team of 12, using the very latest tech in high performance computing has already developed a powerful and fully functional MVP and is in the final stages of shaping the organization for its next stage of growth. Opportunity Your level of work experience as a Mobile App Developer is far less important than your capability. We are seeking an experienced IOS/Android Mobile App Developer to build an application that includes advanced features such as chat, charting and audio-visual content, using the latest technologies. The product is intended for the leading researchers and engineers in the world and needs to create a wow factor. This role demands a deep understanding of mobile app development best practices and a passion for delivering high-quality, user-friendly applications. You will be working directly with a businessperson whose products you will have definitely heard of and likely interacted with; the team are focused, hard-working, creative and recognized as amongst the best in their field. Responsibilities Application Development: Develop, test, and maintain mobile applications across IOS and Android platforms with features including chat, charting, and audio-visual content. Technology Integration: Integrate a variety of media services, APIs, and data sources into the app. Cross-Platform Compatibility: Ensure seamless functionality across different mobile platforms and devices. User Experience: Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure a high-quality user experience. Performance Optimization: Optimize application performance for maximum speed and scalability. Quality Assurance: Test the application rigorously to ensure usability, detect and fix bugs or glitches. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of the development process and application features. Collaboration: Work closely with other developers, designers, and product managers. Stay Updated: Keep abreast of new technology trends and best practices in mobile development. The Successful Candidate We are looking for candidates who will do whatever it takes to make the product perfect. Work experience is far less important than capability BUT we need people that can make it very obvious how good they are through a portfolio the demonstrates high proficiency in mobile app development. You will be asked to present a portfolio of your work as part of the shortlisting process. Essential Criteria Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Demonstrable experience in mobile app development. Strong skills in mobile app development frameworks such as React Native, Flutter, or Xamarin. Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, or Dart. Experience with chat and real-time communication protocols and APIs. Familiarity with charting libraries and tools for mobile platforms. Experience in integrating audio-visual content in mobile applications. Working Situation The office is based in Derby however, we will consider candidates on a hybrid basis that can comfortably come to the offices on a regular basis. Salary £30,000-£65,000 depending upon experience Lucrative stock options will be applied after a qualifying period. About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
UX Designer with a proven track record of delivering cross platform (web, mobile, platform) design whilst considering the wider user impact is sought by a market leading, ethical FinTech based in Birmingham city centre. This UX Designer will be joining a team of 6 multi disciplinary digital professionals who are entering an exciting phase of growth affording this UX Designer great day to day variety in an autonomous forward-thinking environment. On a day to day this UX Designer will use their wide range of UX research experience and cross platform design skills to not only add new energy and direction to existing web projects but also act as a key stakeholder working closely with the development and senior management team to ensure a clear design strategy for an upcoming greenfield customer platform project. This UX Designer should have most of the following key skills: - Exposure to concept creation tools - Figma, Balsamiq, Invision, Adobe Creative suite etc - A strong portfolio of user centric, responsive and well researched design - Previous experience delivering an AB/multi variate testing program - A real passion for working in a scrum driven, agile team - A solid understanding of UX best practice across web and mobile - A wider appreciation of current design trends - Stakeholder management experience - Any experience working in a FinTech would be a real plus In return for your hard work this UX Designer will receive: - Starting salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DoE - Long term remote working - Bonus scheme - Flexible working patterns - 25 days holiday - Choice of technology - Personal development time allocation - A relaxed, inclusive working environment - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured progression scheme in line with the company's expansion plans So if you UX Designer and want to play a lead role in the design output of a international brand then please click 'APPLY NOW'. Birmingham £60,000 - £70,000 DoE UX Designer - User research, Photoshop, User Experience, AB testing, Adobe XD Wireframing , agile, scrum, responsive, mobile, FinTech, Figma
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
UX Designer with a proven track record of delivering cross platform (web, mobile, platform) design whilst considering the wider user impact is sought by a market leading, ethical FinTech based in Birmingham city centre. This UX Designer will be joining a team of 6 multi disciplinary digital professionals who are entering an exciting phase of growth affording this UX Designer great day to day variety in an autonomous forward-thinking environment. On a day to day this UX Designer will use their wide range of UX research experience and cross platform design skills to not only add new energy and direction to existing web projects but also act as a key stakeholder working closely with the development and senior management team to ensure a clear design strategy for an upcoming greenfield customer platform project. This UX Designer should have most of the following key skills: - Exposure to concept creation tools - Figma, Balsamiq, Invision, Adobe Creative suite etc - A strong portfolio of user centric, responsive and well researched design - Previous experience delivering an AB/multi variate testing program - A real passion for working in a scrum driven, agile team - A solid understanding of UX best practice across web and mobile - A wider appreciation of current design trends - Stakeholder management experience - Any experience working in a FinTech would be a real plus In return for your hard work this UX Designer will receive: - Starting salary of £60,000 - £70,000 DoE - Long term remote working - Bonus scheme - Flexible working patterns - 25 days holiday - Choice of technology - Personal development time allocation - A relaxed, inclusive working environment - Regular salary reviews - A well-structured progression scheme in line with the company's expansion plans So if you UX Designer and want to play a lead role in the design output of a international brand then please click 'APPLY NOW'. Birmingham £60,000 - £70,000 DoE UX Designer - User research, Photoshop, User Experience, AB testing, Adobe XD Wireframing , agile, scrum, responsive, mobile, FinTech, Figma
As a product designer , you'll have the opportunity to play a central role in ensuring what we build is valuable, easy to use and of the highest level of craft and execution. You'll be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next great product innovation to tweaking pixels right before launch. We'll expect you to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design and visual design skills, while contributing to high-level strategic decisions with product and executive partners. Job Responsibilities: - Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into something useful and valuable for our users - Design flows and experiences that simplify and distill down complex actions into usable interfaces - Design new experiences or layouts that evolve and define visual systems - Contribute to strategic decisions around the future direction of products - Give and solicit feedback from designers and a broader product team in order to continually improve for quality - Drive a partnership with product managers, engineers, researchers and content designers in order to oversee the user experience of a product from conception until launch - Willingness to represent work to a broader product team and other leaders, clearly and succinctly articulating the goals and concepts. Skills and experience: - Experience building and shipping multiple features that are broad/ambiguous in scope and encompass an end-to-end experience across a variety of platforms. - Interaction design experience with knowledge to define how an experience should behave based on understanding people's needs, plus consideration of how this product will scale. Use appropriate prototyping tools to demonstrate how a particular flow or interaction will work. - Visual design experience with proficiency in typography, desktop/mobile UI, color, layout, iconography and aesthetic sense and how these elements impact product function. - Strategic product thinking with experience in developing product goals, identifying opportunities, and making decisions based on the impact to people and the company Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
As a product designer , you'll have the opportunity to play a central role in ensuring what we build is valuable, easy to use and of the highest level of craft and execution. You'll be involved in every aspect of the product development process, from brainstorming the next great product innovation to tweaking pixels right before launch. We'll expect you to utilize your full range of product design, interaction design and visual design skills, while contributing to high-level strategic decisions with product and executive partners. Job Responsibilities: - Take broad, conceptual ideas and turn them into something useful and valuable for our users - Design flows and experiences that simplify and distill down complex actions into usable interfaces - Design new experiences or layouts that evolve and define visual systems - Contribute to strategic decisions around the future direction of products - Give and solicit feedback from designers and a broader product team in order to continually improve for quality - Drive a partnership with product managers, engineers, researchers and content designers in order to oversee the user experience of a product from conception until launch - Willingness to represent work to a broader product team and other leaders, clearly and succinctly articulating the goals and concepts. Skills and experience: - Experience building and shipping multiple features that are broad/ambiguous in scope and encompass an end-to-end experience across a variety of platforms. - Interaction design experience with knowledge to define how an experience should behave based on understanding people's needs, plus consideration of how this product will scale. Use appropriate prototyping tools to demonstrate how a particular flow or interaction will work. - Visual design experience with proficiency in typography, desktop/mobile UI, color, layout, iconography and aesthetic sense and how these elements impact product function. - Strategic product thinking with experience in developing product goals, identifying opportunities, and making decisions based on the impact to people and the company Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
Head of Product Design at SaaS Employee Engagement Platform Revolutionizing workforce connectivity, this digital platform enhances communication and collaboration for frontline teams, driving operational efficiency and employee engagement in diverse industries. THE ROLE: Reporting to the CPO Completely own the design practice - build the strategy as you see fit Hiring, growing & developing UX teams in a scaling B2B SaaS organization Lead and mentor a team of product designers to deliver exceptional user experiences across digital products Collaborating with Product Marketing and Go-To-Market teams THE COMPANY: Leading player in the world of SaaS Employee Engagement Diverse, international team Extensive benefits, bonuses, and share options 4/5 stars on Glassdoor SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience with frontline-related products, UX needs Pitching vision and strategy to executive team and other internal stakeholders Fluent in English (fluency in German is a plus!) If you have the required experience for this role please reply to this advert or email for more information. Not right? Have a look at some of our other Grey Matter. Intelligent recruitment for the digital, technology, marketing and media sectors. Based in London, we partner with B2B & B2C technology companies, global brands, start-ups, publishers and agencies to find talent in London, across the UK and internationally. Our Advertising Technology Team are specialists in the digital advertising industry and work with a range of companies from ad tech vendors, media agencies and publishers working on vacancies across programmatic, paid social, PPC, CRM & data analytics. The key roles they hire for are ad operations, account managers, technical account managers, traders and analytics. Our portfolio of roles includes a variety of mid-senior and executive level roles
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Product Design at SaaS Employee Engagement Platform Revolutionizing workforce connectivity, this digital platform enhances communication and collaboration for frontline teams, driving operational efficiency and employee engagement in diverse industries. THE ROLE: Reporting to the CPO Completely own the design practice - build the strategy as you see fit Hiring, growing & developing UX teams in a scaling B2B SaaS organization Lead and mentor a team of product designers to deliver exceptional user experiences across digital products Collaborating with Product Marketing and Go-To-Market teams THE COMPANY: Leading player in the world of SaaS Employee Engagement Diverse, international team Extensive benefits, bonuses, and share options 4/5 stars on Glassdoor SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Experience with frontline-related products, UX needs Pitching vision and strategy to executive team and other internal stakeholders Fluent in English (fluency in German is a plus!) If you have the required experience for this role please reply to this advert or email for more information. Not right? Have a look at some of our other Grey Matter. Intelligent recruitment for the digital, technology, marketing and media sectors. Based in London, we partner with B2B & B2C technology companies, global brands, start-ups, publishers and agencies to find talent in London, across the UK and internationally. Our Advertising Technology Team are specialists in the digital advertising industry and work with a range of companies from ad tech vendors, media agencies and publishers working on vacancies across programmatic, paid social, PPC, CRM & data analytics. The key roles they hire for are ad operations, account managers, technical account managers, traders and analytics. Our portfolio of roles includes a variety of mid-senior and executive level roles
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of sellers and buyers around the world, and KnownOrigin, one of the most innovative non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, announced in June 2022 that eBay has acquired KnownOrigin. KnownOrigin's technology and platform provides artists a place to create unique, authentic, digital collectables, in the form of NFTs. This acquisition is an important step in eBay's tech-led reimagination, ushering in a new era of digital collecting to the world's top destination for collectables. KnownOrigin, which was founded in 2018 in Manchester, UK, enables artists and collectors to create, buy and resell NFTs via blockchain-support transactions. Since its founding, KnownOrigin has seen significant growth as it has revolutionised the way people create, buy, and sell NFTs. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Known Origin team based in Manchester. You will report directly to the tech lead within your squad as well as working closing with the wider engineering team. Responsibilities include : Building out high available and automated infrastructure provisioning and monitoring including CI/CD solutions as well as implementing best practice for the wider product suite. Building highly scalable products leveraging a mixture of cloud infrastructure and web 3.0 native infrastructure. Engineering and delivering solutions which are capable of onboarding many millions of users into the web 3.0 space Delivering decentralised solutions which can handle web 2 scale but remain open to future web 3 technologies You will be embedded within one of our cross-functional squads made of Engineers, Product people and User Experience Designers. Our squads are largely autonomous and self organising, so you'll be keen on participating in a range of activities and workshops. Reporting directly to the tech lead, you will have opportunities to design and deliver technology changes through the stack. Work closely with the wider community to Identify, build and release features Your work will be life-changing for a new generation of creators, allowing them to make a living from their creativity in previously impossible ways. Job Requirements: 5+ years experience building software solutions 0-3+ years JavaScript/NodeJS experience (React/Marko highly desirable) 1-5+ years experience in using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, terraform and other associated technologies and libraries. Exposure to cloud services such as Google Cloud and or AWS Exposure to building high available and scalable HTTP restful APIs Exposure to building out highly available database solutions Any blockchain exposure is desirable and look upon favourably, any familiarity with the web3 stack and associated technologies Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you're single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important. Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn't just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay's Diversity & Inclusion click here: Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes: HI, NM)" excludes residents of Hawaii and New Mexico. This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of sellers and buyers around the world, and KnownOrigin, one of the most innovative non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, announced in June 2022 that eBay has acquired KnownOrigin. KnownOrigin's technology and platform provides artists a place to create unique, authentic, digital collectables, in the form of NFTs. This acquisition is an important step in eBay's tech-led reimagination, ushering in a new era of digital collecting to the world's top destination for collectables. KnownOrigin, which was founded in 2018 in Manchester, UK, enables artists and collectors to create, buy and resell NFTs via blockchain-support transactions. Since its founding, KnownOrigin has seen significant growth as it has revolutionised the way people create, buy, and sell NFTs. We are looking for a Senior Engineer to join the Known Origin team based in Manchester. You will report directly to the tech lead within your squad as well as working closing with the wider engineering team. Responsibilities include : Building out high available and automated infrastructure provisioning and monitoring including CI/CD solutions as well as implementing best practice for the wider product suite. Building highly scalable products leveraging a mixture of cloud infrastructure and web 3.0 native infrastructure. Engineering and delivering solutions which are capable of onboarding many millions of users into the web 3.0 space Delivering decentralised solutions which can handle web 2 scale but remain open to future web 3 technologies You will be embedded within one of our cross-functional squads made of Engineers, Product people and User Experience Designers. Our squads are largely autonomous and self organising, so you'll be keen on participating in a range of activities and workshops. Reporting directly to the tech lead, you will have opportunities to design and deliver technology changes through the stack. Work closely with the wider community to Identify, build and release features Your work will be life-changing for a new generation of creators, allowing them to make a living from their creativity in previously impossible ways. Job Requirements: 5+ years experience building software solutions 0-3+ years JavaScript/NodeJS experience (React/Marko highly desirable) 1-5+ years experience in using tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, terraform and other associated technologies and libraries. Exposure to cloud services such as Google Cloud and or AWS Exposure to building high available and scalable HTTP restful APIs Exposure to building out highly available database solutions Any blockchain exposure is desirable and look upon favourably, any familiarity with the web3 stack and associated technologies Benefits are an essential part of your total compensation for the work you do every day. Whether you're single, in a growing family, or nearing retirement, eBay offers a variety of comprehensive and competitive benefit programs to meet your needs. Including maternal & paternal leave, paid sabbatical, and plans to help ensure your financial security today and in the years ahead because we know feeling financially secure during your working years and through retirement is important. Here at eBay, we love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. So, being diverse and inclusive isn't just something we strive for, it is who we are, and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you feel eBay is a place where, no matter who you are, you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to bring your unique self to work. To learn about eBay's Diversity & Inclusion click here: Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes: HI, NM)" excludes residents of Hawaii and New Mexico. This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.