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The Opportunity Ford Credit Europe is undergoing a fundamental shift from a traditional financial services provider to a tech-driven mobility finance leader. As the Head of EU Engineering Excellence, you will be a key player in this transition — ensuring that as we scale our engineering organisation, our teams have the processes, tooling, and culture to do their best work consistently and sustainably. Are you energised by building high-performing engineering organisations by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive on enabling teams through optimised processes, cutting-edge tooling, and data-driven insights? Are you excited by the challenge of working with a newly formed TPM function? This role sits within the Technical Program Management function, centred around engineering enablement and operational excellence. You will work closely with engineering leadership, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), and Product Operations to define and embed the practices that make a great engineering organisation. We have a foundation to build on, and we're looking for someone with the experience and vision to take Engineering Excellence within the TPM Office to the next level. Skills • You have hands‑on experience working in an enterprise software engineering team and understand the real challenges engineers face day to day., • You are a natural problem‑solver with a passion for improving workflows and building scalable, durable processes., • You thrive in ambiguity and can create structure and direction from a blank canvas., • You are highly organised, detail‑oriented, and analytically strong., • You embrace new technologies and can evaluate, select, and embed tools that genuinely improve productivity and developer experience., • You identify risks in engineering processes early and develop practical strategies to address them., • You are a strong communicator and collaborator, able to influence and build consensus across diverse teams without formal authority., • You are passionate about people development and fostering a culture of continuous learning., • You have a track record of driving adoption of new processes or tooling — you bring people along, you don't mandate from above. Responsibilities • Ways of Working, • Analyse, streamline, and automate the engineering software delivery process., • Design and implement robust reporting mechanisms to track progress, measure performance, and identify areas for improvement., • Champion and drive the adoption of effective ways of working across the engineering organisation., • Assist teams in following consistent processes for the establishment of goals, objectives, and cross‑team prioritisation of work., • Ensure the right data is captured upstream to enable accurate delivery reporting and engineering metrics., • Stay close to the teams — listen actively, surface themes, and close the loop by translating feedback into meaningful process improvements., • Technology Enablement, • Own the engineering effectiveness technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with wider company strategy., • Empower engineering teams to leverage tools to their fullest potential — identifying and implementing technologies that meaningfully enhance productivity, collaboration, and developer experience., • Develop engaging training programmes to ensure seamless adoption and optimal use of tooling across the team., • People Development, • Support engineering leadership in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development., • Help implement and maintain a consistent skills framework and development programme for engineers and managers., • Support team members in developing improved approaches to building and delivering software., • Insights & Reporting, • Develop and maintain meaningful dashboards and reporting to surface data‑driven insights to engineering teams and leadership., • Ensure the right upstream data foundations are in place so that metrics and performance reporting are accurate and actionable., • 4+ years of hands‑on enterprise software engineering experience — you understand how engineering teams work from the inside., • 2+ years of experience in engineering operations, developer experience, process improvement, or a closely related field., • Experience building or leading an engineering operations or developer experience function is a strong plus but is not required., • Proven track record of improving processes, implementing new technologies, and driving positive change within engineering organisations., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills., • Curiosity and a passion for problem solving, both conceptually and analytically., • Experience working in a matrixed team structure and influencing across product areas., • Drive to research, learn, and implement new technologies., • The ability to work under pressure and adapt to change. The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability. This is a full-time role, however we are keen to encourage applications from applicants who work flexibly including job-share applicants, who would like to work with another job-share applicant to do this role (even if you currently do not have a job-share partner). The Job Share Connect tool allows you to create your profile and then find a job share match. This position is based in Dunton, and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Head of Product Operations Contract type: Full‑time Location: Dunton About Product Operations At Ford Credit Product Operations is a strategic enablement function that accelerates product delivery, improves product maturity, and removes operational friction across our European portfolio. Why Join

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. (Head Chef) £15.45 - £17.51 per hour + Bonus, Tronc & Perks Ready to run the show? At Prezzo, were looking for a high-energy Head Chef to lead our kitchen with purpose. This is your chance to bring your personality to the pass, work with an incredible, like-minded team, and have fun while driving a successful business. Why Join Prezzo Italian? Earn More: High-earning potential with Tronc and Bonus schemes. The Big Perks: Free meals on shift, your birthday off, and 50% off food for you and your crew. Career Growth: Real pathways to progress within a "Better Careers for Everyone" culture. The Extras: Wellbeing support, GP helpline, and massive retail discounts. The Role You are the heartbeat of the restaurants success. Leading by example, youll oversee daily operations with precisionfrom managing stock and controlling costs to mentoring your team. Youll work hand-in-hand with the GM to ensure every plate leaves the kitchen with pride, consistency, and that signature "Hospitality Magic." What Youll Bring: Proven Leadership: Solid experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a fast-paced environment. Operational Mastery: Expert knowledge of kitchen finance (P&L, stock, waste) and safety/HACCP compliance. Energy & Passion: A proactive coach who loves developing people and fostering a positive, high-performing culture. Guest Focus: A dedication to quality that ensures every guest has a memorable experience. Ready to lead a team that celebrates your success? Apply now. TPBN1_UKCT

Lead with Heart. Bring the Energy. (Sous Chef) Up to £14.94 per hour (Depending on location) + Tronc & Perks Ready to step up and lead an incredible, like-minded kitchen team? At Prezzo, were looking for a high-energy Sous Chef who lives for the buzz of a busy service. This is your stage to bring your personality, inspire a team of passionate hospitality people, and have fun while delivering "Hospitality Magic." Why Join Prezzo Italian? The Big Perks: Free meals on shift, your birthday off, and 50% off food for you and your team. Get Paid Your Way: Access earned wages early via Wagestream. The Extras: Pension, life assurance, wellbeing support, and massive retail rewards. Level Up: Clear paths Chef Accreditation Programme earn bronze, silver or gold status (and extra pay + prizes) The Role You are the heartbeat of the kitchen operations. Youll partner with the Head Chef to set the pace, maintain elite standards, and keep the energy high. From mastering HACCP paperwork to coaching the next generation of chefs, youll ensure every plate is sent with pride and precision. What Youll Bring: Proven Leadership: Solid experience in a similar Sous Chef role within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. Operational Edge: You know your way around stock control, waste reduction, and food safety compliance. High Energy: A "can-do" attitude that motivates the team when the tickets are flying. Passion & Personality: A love for great Italian food and a commitment to a fun, respectful team culture. Ready to bring the heat to a team that celebrates you? Apply now. TPBN1_UKCT

Reporting directly to the Chief Payments Officer, the Head of Payments Operations will lead the operational execution of Fresha’s global payments strategy. Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty

My client, a large UK Financial Service Organisation is seeking a Head of Technology Operations to build a Technology Operations function from scratch and lead it at national scale to join their London based office. Head of Technology Operations – Technology, Reliability, Incident Management, Team

Michael Page Legal is seeking an experienced Head of Legal for a prominent automotive services brand in London. The role involves leading a team of legal professionals and delivering expert legal advice across commercial and operational activities. The offer includes a competitive salary of £120,00

The Head of Treasury Operations, EMEA is responsible for leading the regional Treasury Operations function and ensuring the effective, controlled and scalable execution of Treasury operational processes across EMEA. Treasury Operations oversees all aspects of cash management, liquidity operations, p

They are searching for a Head of Legal to join their London team covering Commercial or Operations support. Lead and manage a team of legal professionals, providing development, training, and day-to-day oversight. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially minded legal le

The Head of Treasury Operations, EMEA is responsible for leading the regional Treasury Operations function and ensuring the effective, controlled and scalable execution of Treasury operational processes across EMEA. The role will own the end-to-end Treasury Operations control environment for EMEA, i

A leading financial services organization in London is seeking a Head of Technology Operations. This role involves building a Technology Operations function from the ground up, designing and implementing operations for a digital-first environment. Responsibilities include creating a full Tech Operat

Imperial College London is seeking two Heads of Maintenance Operations to lead the day-to-day management of Mechanical and Electrical property and facilities services across the university. A thorough working knowledge of all aspects of building services equipment and systems found within high tech

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They are hiring a Head of Marketing Operations role. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing automation, publishing workflows, reporting, templates and lead management processes; experience of working with technology, data or platform teams to shape martech, AI, dat

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is seeking a Director of Applications to lead the availability, configuration and evolution of core platforms (Salesforce, Workday, Microsoft 365 / Azure) and to drive engineering excellence across CI/CD, testing and release management. You will report to t

Head of Strategic Operations, Enterprise Sales - EMEA. You have solid experience in strategy, operations or a chief of staff-type role in a fast-scaling tech environment, ideally with some exposure to B2B sales, partnerships or GTM. Here's a taste of what's on offer:.

The Head of Treasury Operations, EMEA is responsible for leading the regional Treasury Operations function and ensuring the effective, controlled and scalable execution of Treasury operational processes across EMEA. The role will own the end‑to‑end Treasury Operations control environment for EME

We are looking for a Head of Legal Operations to lead Legal Operations for Sitecore’s global Legal team. As the leading provider of agentic digital experience software, Sitecore brings together content, commerce, and data into one composable platform that enables brands to deliver millions of mean

S&H have been exclusively instructed by a consumer business on a Head of Legal Operations position. Managing a team of engineers and legal operations specialists, you will be responsible for shaping and designing (and implementing) legal ops to a global legal function, aiming for a best‑in‑class

They are hiring a Head of Marketing Operations role. The successful candidate will possess a strong understanding of marketing automation, publishing workflows, reporting, templates and lead management processes; experience of working with technology, data or platform teams to shape martech, AI, dat

Canva in London is seeking a Head of Strategic Operations to join the EMEA Enterprise Sales leadership team. You’ll work closely with the VP & GM of GTM, supporting Partnerships, Global Solutions and EMEA B2B Sales as the org scales.

Lead Revenue Operations, owning data analytics and forecasting.

Head of Food Operations\ N \n \nAddenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge\ N \n \nFull-time | Senior Leadership Role\ N \n About the Role\n \n \nWeare seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Food Services to lead and elevate food operations within our soft FM contract at Addenbrooke's Hospital.

The Head of Financial Operations will lead financial accounting, provide strategic guidance, and ensure compliance within a group structure.

If this role is of interest and you would like more information, please call George Clayton on or email me at. We're looking for a Commercial Project Manager to take ownership of industry funded projects, from first conversation through to delivery and close out. Acting as the main point of contact

Procure labour and materials, and keep project costs in control Working from the head office in Bishops Stortford, with regular visits to sites across Central and East London Being the point of contact for client contact, escalations, and site issues Electrical Project Manager Job Requirements Stron

This includes: leading, inspiring and coaching the teams to ensure the restaurant delivers profitability, and optimises all sales opportunities while delivering an excellent level of customer service. Experience: You have a minimum of 2+ years of General Management experience in a high-volume hospit

With 40 years of commercial success, this international company covers multiple regions, offering the stability and long-term career growth typical of an established industry leader. This office based role is perfectly situated for professionals commuting from Leicestershire, Leicester, Coventry, or

Manage underperformance and coachTrain the team to deliver on clients expectations Needs to be a foodie and able to translate customer feedback into tangible feedback to CPU and wider stakeholders Will manage front and back of house total team up to 20 people Ability to manage budgets and labour fin

Deputy General Manager (RN)- Care Home Location: Upminster, Essex, RM14 2YP Hours: 40 hours per week (mix of supernumerary/leading the shift) Pay : £57,000 per year The Role: Support the General Manager and lead the home in their absence Oversee care standards through audits, clinical supervision,

We are currently recruiting for a General Manager! Salary: £60,000 per annum Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Location: London Key Responsibilities: Oversee the daily operations of a high-volume site serving around 2,000 customers each day, with five food outlets, one coffee shop, a

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Company pension scheme Death in service benefit Opportunity to purchase additional holidays per year (up to 5 days for full time employees) My rewards- offering documents on high street and online s

Michael Page Finance in Gatwick seeks a Business Tax Senior Manager to lead a portfolio of corporate tax clients, deliver expert advice, and ensure compliance with current regulations.

SG Technologies - part of the Neo Performance Materials Group, is a global leader in the production of high-performance magnetic components and assemblies. Machining, Dimensional studies, Magnetic Testing and Materials Testing Ensuring correct product introduction (APQP) is maintained Evaluating cus

Liaise with a variety of administrative, mid‑ and back‑office personnel involved with the implementation of the investments. Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications. Keep informed of key developments in private credit in Emerging

The role deliberately spans the full breadth of strategic finance, from planning and commercial analysis through to investor reporting, corporate activity and management of the cap table, giving you rare end-to-end exposure in a fast-scaling business. Partner with teams across the business, includin

You will help lead global privacy operations, delivery and data governance for the Technology segment, working transversally with legal, sales, compliance, professional services, security and data center operations teams to reflect FTI Technology’s commitment to data protection, compliance and via

Founded in 2015, Perk has grown into a global company of more than 1,800 people across 12 offices globally, with headquarters in London and Boston. English is the official language at the office. Built to tackle the time‑consuming, manual work that gets in the way of real work, our tools automate

We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers. Deep understanding of products including: + Prepayment and Pre-export Finance (PXF). CFA, FRM or equivalent professi

Head of FP&A, Finance Director, or VP of Finance at a large corporate with full ownership of the planning and reporting function. We're looking for Heads of FP&A and Finance Directors at large corporates who own the full planning and reporting function and are accountable for the financial narrative

The role focuses on transforming operations with automation and AI-enabled solutions.

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. You have a strong understanding of insurance accounting frameworks,

This is a newly created, senior role, offering full ownership of the finance function across a multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdiction group. Join a tight‑knit team of 15 investment professionals. We are recruiting for a qualified Commercial Finance Manager to join a Private Credit & Real Estate focu

The company offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in finance transformation, knowledge of IFRS 17, and the ability to engage with senior finance leaders.

We are more than 121,000 professionals working in multidisciplinary teams with profiles as diverse as financiers, legal experts, data scientists, developers, engineers and designers. BBVA is a global company with more than 160 years of history that operates in more than 25 countries where we serve m

The role deliberately spans the full breadth of strategic finance, from planning and commercial analysis through to investor reporting, corporate activity and management of the cap table, giving you rare end-to-end exposure in a fast-scaling business. Zapp partners with some of the world's leading b

You will be responsible for independent underwriting, approval and ongoing monitoring of complex Structured Trade Finance transactions across EMEA, US and other international markets.