This board development and executive search consultancy are looking to take on 1-2 ambitious, intelligent research associates. Their focus is board effectiveness and board composition, as they build boards and leadership teams fit for the future. They do this through board evaluation, development, and executive search.The Role:
You will be a fully integrated and critical member of the research and delivery team.
You will enjoy an unusual level of responsibility and impact in shaping the business and affecting its performance.
You will be expected to navigate complexity proactively and deliver high-level debate on topical business issues through exceptional written work.
You will be subject to a steep learning curve, particularly relating to how boards operate, their composition and what drives effectiveness.
There is considerable scope for personal development, formal business training and a high degree of responsibility.
Why Them:
£33K starting salary.
24 days annual holiday.
Opportunity to gain professional qualifications (upon starting you immediately gain a qualification in investor relations).
Chance to work with high-profile clients from day one.
A lot of variety on a day-to-day basis.
What You Need:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organisational skills.
Evidence of working hard towards a goal.
Evidence of completing high quality research.
A well-established, ethical, and collaborative company within the global events industry. The company prides itself on fostering an empowering and high-performance culture, where employees are supported in achieving their potential. With a strong focus on growth, collaboration, and industry leadership, this role presents an exciting opportunity for a sales-driven individual to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
The organisation is purpose-driven, values ethical business practices, and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, professional development programs, and a range of additional perks, including social events, wellness initiatives, and mentorship programs.Job Description
As a Commercial Executive, you will be responsible for selling exhibition space within a well-known event in the hospitality/FMCG industry.
You will play a key role in developing new business, building relationships with clients, and closing deals with businesses ranging from international brands to independent enterprises. You will need to be proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure sales environment.
Key Responsibilities
Achieve individual sales targets and performance objectives.
Generate new business and develop relationships within a growing market.
Confidently sell exhibition space to prospective clients via phone, face-to-face meetings, and at industry events.
Manage and develop a pipeline of prospects to drive revenue growth.
Attend industry networking events and represent the company at exhibitions.
Continuously develop market and product knowledge to enhance sales effectiveness.
Participate in weekly and monthly team sales meetings.
Interested?
There is no experience required for this role. As long as you have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment and have strong communication skills, this one could be for you!
Established in 1994, they create leading industry B2B events for HR, well-being, people development and the skin science communities.This is a sales role that will involve you selling to potential delegates by making phone calls, using social media e.g. LinkedIn and using other business development resources, working collaboratively alongside other members of the sales team. You will be selling annual events on their HR summits and medical conferences to qualified delegates.
Responsibilities:
Building and maintaining client relationships across the HR and cosmetics space
Selling the benefits of the event and why it is worth attending
Social selling on LinkedIn and email
Utilising warm and cold leads
Supporting the events team onsite at the events and managing your clients
Attending international events in Dubai and Barcelona
Reaching targets and KPIs
Training: Catered training to your needs is provided, and all industry knowledge required will also be taught to you.
Clients: You will be working with a range of clients, including household names like Prada and Deliveroo.
Culture: A small, young and dynamic team who frequently go out for drinks and dinner together. When abroad for international events, they will often take extended holidays together.What do You Need?
Strong communication skills
A desire to work in a sales environment
A field-based sales rep role dealing with existing customers, on behalf of leading brands.
The Company:
This is an amazing opportunity for a global firm that really looks after its staff. They have been acknowledged as platinum-level investors in people, and investors in well-being accreditation's. They have also been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK for the 13th consecutive year. 80% of their managerial roles are filled from within and the average length of service is 10 years.
They operate in over 130 countries, employ over 45,000 staff globally and are well known in their industry for their fantastic treatment of employees.The Role
A purely field-based sales rep role covering an area in central London north of the river. You will be responsible for:
Meeting a number of existing business customers in your "ground" on a daily basis
Driving the growth of sales volume, the share of the market and profitably within your designated ground
Attending a targeted number of customer meetings per day in stores including independent retailers and retail chains
Launching new brands and educating point-of-sale staff and retailers with a view to overcoming out-of-stock situations
Ensuring where appropriate, that point of sale staff are educated, trained and fully aware of all products and price points and the importance of maintaining the correct range and availability of products
Package:
Salary of £35.5K plus £2.5k regional weighting, reviewed annually
Company car and fuel card
Annual company bonus of up to 10% of salary
Sales bonus scheme of up to £5400 per year
£2K of annual allowances including daily food budget
16% non-contributory pension, worth £5680 per year
Amazing flexible benefits package with a choice of beer and wine subscriptions, travel insurance, health screening, gym memberships and more, worth £600 p/a
Total first-year package worth £55K
Must Haves:
A driving licence that has no more than 6 points
Desire to succeed
Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent time management and planning skills
Ability to work under pressure and to daily targets
Great at building relationships
About VEV
VEV specialises in designing and implementing scaled enterprise fleet solutions. Our expertise lies in optimising fleets, charging infrastructure, and operations to maximise the benefits of transitioning to sustainable transportation. With a wealth of experience in delivering comprehensive turnkey charging solutions at scale, we are committed to guiding organisations through a seamless transition towards a greener future.
If you are passionate about sustainable transportation, innovation, and making a positive impact, we invite you to join us at VEV. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, collaborate with industry experts, and drive meaningful change in the world of e-mobility.Position overview:
As a Product Manager at VEV, you will be an integral part of our startup environment, contributing your skills to constantly improve the experience for our customers. You will work closely with our Product and Digital Engineering team to create a best-in-class digital product experience for customers using our platform. We are looking for a self-starter with a passion for problem-solving, and an interest in helping drive forward the electric mobility sector.
Key responsibilities:
Product and Offer development
Support the Product team in development of the VEV product and offerings by providing project support
Act as a product expert to disseminate product knowledge across the company
Assist in competitor benchmarking and market insights
User Experience and User Interface Design (UX/UI)
Gather and analyse key customer journey’s and identify pain points
Design user flows and wireframes which represent how users interact with our systems including desktop application and mobile app
Design graphic user interface elements, such as page layout and colour scheme, and illustrate using software e.g. Figma or Adobe Design
Continuously review our design based on user feedback, new features and create a roadmap of future improvements
Work closely with the development team to bring designs and ideas to life
Customer Support and Onboarding onto Product:
Support with customer demonstrations and market research.
Support customer discussions as product and technical expert for platform and hardware.
Deliver customer onboarding such as detailed training sessions and on-hand product support
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and goals within the context of e-mobility.
Clearly communicate findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Innovation and Problem Solving:
Bring an innovative mindset to problem-solving, contributing creative solutions to complex challenges.
Thrive in a startup environment and be comfortable with ambiguity.
We are looking for you to have:
Currently, or within the last 2 years, enrolled in the third year of a degree program in Product Design, Product Management, Computer Science or a related field.
Interest in e-mobility and sustainability.
Proficiency in design programmes such as Figma or Adobe Design
Experience with programming languages such as React, JavaScript or Angular a plus
Experience or knowledge of Agile Development methodologies.
Creative and innovative mindset.
Comfortable with ambiguity and thrives in a startup environment.
Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward.
Graduate Leadership Programme in Field Sales and Marketing
The Company:
A global leader in cordless technology, boasting a portfolio of well-known DIY brands, with worldwide sales exceeding $14bn and well over 40,000 staff worldwide.
The Role:
Rotating for 18-24 months across different sales product areas, you will be the face of the brand for your region
Purely field-based sales and marketing role handling around 120 existing customer accounts (no cold calling!)
Building and nurturing relationships, creating sales strategies and maximising the financial performance of your region
Educating retailers and end users on new products and promotions
Implementing visual merchandising and in-store promotions
Supporting trade events around the UK and in Europe
Why Apply?
Pays £28K+ bonus + company vehicle + gym subsidies
Extensive training in year one on product management, presentation skills and sales and marketing techniques
An entry-level role in their graduate leadership programme
Product training in Germany and a chance to attend the annual conference (the last three were in Monaco, Stockholm and Barcelona)
Progression within 18-24 months with flexible routes on offer and a salary jump to £32K+
Requirements:
Confident, influential relationship builders - some sales or commercial experience would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence (including manual) and willing to drive in the UK
Can attend recruitment event in Buckinghamshire across 15th and 16th July (with expenses paid including hotel stay)
Able to start in this role on 11th August or 1st September
Locations
South Wales (ideal home base – Cardiff / Swansea)
M4 Corridor East (ideal home base – Reading)
East Sussex (ideal home base – Brighton)
Surrey (ideal home base – Farnborough / Guildford)
Hampshire (ideal home base – Portsmouth /Southampton)
Bristol/Avon (ideal home base – Bristol)
Somerset and Dorset (ideal home base – Bournemouth / Poole)
M4 Corridor West (ideal home base – Swindon)
Devon (ideal home base – Exeter)
About Us
We are a leading international speciality insurance broker, placing over $2.8 billion in annual premiums across more than 120 countries. With a global team of over 750 employees, we are a top 10 contributor to Lloyd’s and a major player in the London Market. Our scale, expertise, and global network allow us to provide innovative solutions for complex and challenging risks.
Why Join Us?
We believe that people don’t leave companies - they leave cultures. That’s why we place such a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive, high-performance environment. Our culture is built on collaboration, integrity, and mutual success, where individuals are empowered to grow, achieve, and make a real impact.
As an organisation, we are dynamic and forward-thinking, offering our people opportunities for development and progression, alongside a strong focus on work-life balance and community engagement. We support our employees through continued learning and development programmes and offer competitive compensation and benefits. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures an open, inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
What Will You Be Doing?
Over the course of this 18-month graduate programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience as a key member of an Underwriting team within a fast-paced and specialist insurance environment. You’ll contribute to the development and delivery of underwriting solutions across a variety of product lines, including motor fleet, commercial insurance, and international property insurance and reinsurance.
You’ll be part of a team that’s focused on delivering thoughtful, long-term solutions to clients and trading partners. In addition to your core underwriting experience, you’ll gain exposure to essential support functions such as compliance, finance, and human resources, and collaborate with colleagues across the UK, Europe, and the United States.
Throughout the programme, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive training and development framework, including:
Professional Qualification: CII Diploma in Insurance Level 4 Insurance Professional Apprenticeship - BPP fully supported
Training & Development: Interactive workshops to build technical and soft skills
Mentorship: Access to a dedicated mentor and an internal buddy for guidance and support to help you settle in and guide you through your development programme
Learning and Volunteering Events: Regular ‘Lunch & Learn’ with industry experts and a volunteering day to offer help to those in local communities via our Summer of Service programme
Networking & Growth: Membership to our Young Professionals Network and the opportunity to lead on initiatives
International Experience: Potential opportunities to visit other office locations in the UK, Europe, and North America
What Can We Offer You?
We are committed to your success and will equip you with the skills, confidence, and connections to excel in the industry. In addition to hands-on learning in a supportive and friendly environment, we offer:
Competitive salary with excellent benefits
Study Support: Paid study leave + financial rewards upon qualification completion
Career Growth: Excellent opportunities for progression
International Travel: Visits to our Amsterdam and US offices
25 days holiday + 5 days via ‘holiday buying’
Wellbeing Perks: Private healthcare, dental plan, mental health support, gym membership & season ticket train loan
Social & Sports Clubs: Regular team lunches, networking events, and company socials
Referral Bonus: £2,000 employee referral scheme
What Are We Looking For?
Education: Achieved or on track for a 2:1 degree (in any discipline), and attained GCSE in Maths and English – grade 4 (C) or above
Start Date: Available from 6th October 2025
Communication Skills: Confident in building relationships and networking from day one
Curiosity & Drive: No prior insurance experience needed—we’ll provide the knowledge; you bring the enthusiasm!
Creative and collaborative - an independence that makes you think and approach things differently. You seize opportunities and make things happen
Client focused – prioritises customers’ needs, delivers solutions that put the customer first
Unfortunately, Sponsorship cannot be offered for this role.
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A leading company supporting infrastructure across the utilities sector.This is a fantastic role for a graduate looking to gain initial experience within the planning sector.
You will be:
Getting initial exposure to hands-on work within the planning sector, supporting project applications
Potentially doing site work to assess applications made
Being exposed to one of the UK's most rapidly developing sectors within utilities and infrastructure
Part of a growing team that looks to support further development across your career
Skills
A degree with modules in either planning or the environmental sector
A full UK driver's licence
The Company:
This company create advertising campaigns for pharmaceutical companies which are aimed at healthcare professionals. This could be through producing brochures, marketing materials, apps, or websites to ensure the best success for their client.
What Is Medical Communications?
Medical communications agencies provide consultancy services to the pharmaceutical industry to help raise awareness of medicines via education and promotion. Essentially, advising pharma companies on how best to educate and inform their customers about the benefits and risks of new and existing therapies.Graduate Advertising Account Executive - Healthcare - £27K
Based in Berkshire, this growing company is a creative healthcare advertising agency, looking to hire two commercially-minded graduates with a passion for life science into an exciting and varied account executive role.
This is an exciting opportunity to begin a career in a position which blends healthcare with marketing and advertising. You will gain exposure to working on international campaigns for a variety of pharmaceutical clients, delivering on a very wide range of projects. You will be mentored by senior members of the team and will have many opportunities long term for promotion as you develop. Your role will be heavily involved in client management and understanding their brief, all the way through to project managing and liaising with core internal teams such as the copywriting and creative teams to deliver the campaign on time and to budget. There will be lots of opportunities to meet clients and help shape campaigns that truly make an impact in healthcare!
No experience is required; however, a strong interest in healthcare advertising and medical communications is needed.
Your responsibilities as a graduate advertising account executive
Understanding a client's strategic needs
Delivering on projects to an outstanding standard
Compiling a brief and liaising with the creation and copywriting teams to ensure it is met
Managing projects and acting as the face of the agency for your client
Ensuring that projects are on brief and on budget
What Do You Need?
2:1 or above or equivalent in a life science or marketing degree
Commercially minded graduate with a passion for getting products to market
Strong writing capabilities
Experience working with a pharmaceutical business is ideal, but not essential
An interest in pharmaceutical advertising
Outstanding verbal communication skills
Finsbury Food Group is a market leading baking manufacturer with a turnover of £410+ million. They constantly raise quality and efficiency standards and build long-term relationships with major multiple retailers and the foodservice channel; the likes of Tesco, Costa, Morrisons. We make a large percentage of the UK's sharing cakes from retailer own brands cakes, tray bakes through to party cakes like Caterpillar cakes.
We’re excited to announce that we’re now recruiting for the next wave of talented graduates to join this dynamic journey and unlock incredible opportunities for growth and development.
Location: Graduates will take part in a 12-month rotational program across various factory locations, which will require relocation. The scheme will begin in Glasgow, with subsequent placements at key sites including Sheffield and Cardiff.
What Will You Be Doing?
Our 3-year Finance Graduate programme comprises of 3 placements lasting 12 months each, across the Finance function. The Finance function is there to support every step of the way across roles such as Cost Accounting, Commercial Finance, Operational Finance and/or Financial Accounting.
The scheme will ensure you gain a well-rounded and broad experience to complement your studies (CIMA) as we are a CIMA Premier Partner. This is a fast-paced working environment where you will gain exposure across all areas of the business and matrix leadership. On completion of the graduate scheme, you will find a role which suits your interests as a qualified finance professional.
Key responsibilities include:
Weekly and monthly reporting of sales and procurement performance
Updating customer, technical and sales trackers
Maintaining sales prices list approvals
Preparation of weekly and monthly sales and purchasing journals
Lead product costing process engaging cross functionally with development, production and commercial teams
Budgeting and forecasting
Reconciliation of purchasing balance sheet accruals
What Are We Looking For?
A 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant degree discipline
A strong desire to attain a professional Finance qualification e.g. CIMA
Strong communication and relationship building skills
A proven interest in baking or manufacturing would be a bonus
Comfortable with relocating to Glasgow, Sheffield and Cardiff throughout the programme
What Can We Offer You?
£30k starting salary which could increase over the course of the scheme
33 days annual leave
CIMA qualification study support (there will be a learning agreement in place)
Accelerated career growth with a clear path to senior finance leadership roles!
The Recruitment Process:
Easy apply with just your CV – we’d love for you to tailor your CV with a personal profile
Informal Telephone Screen
In-Person Assessment Centre taking place on Tuesday 22nd July in Glasgow.
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