Job Title: Corporate Lawyer

Ready to take your career to the next level?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us, and let’s shape the future together.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Senior Associate or Managing Associate
• Team: Corporate & Finance
• Location: Flexible, hybrid working across any of our office locations
• Working Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Flexible
• Why this role matters: We are looking for someone with some experience looking to take the next step in their career. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of an award winning team with an impressive client list, with genuine scope to fast track your career.

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What you’ll do

In this role, you’ll:

• Play an active role in the continued success and growth of our team, alongside an impressive client list and ambition to continue building new and lasting national and international client relationships.
• Work across a broad spectrum of corporate work, including private equity, M&A, strategic investments and re-organisations.
• Day to day, you will take a solution led approach, listening to clients' challenges and understanding their businesses in order to provide tailored advice and bespoke, premium solutions.
• Benefit from excellent career development opportunities. We offer a genuinely exciting and different proposition, as you will have real and supported scope to fast track your career within a team with a proven track record of developing and progressing its lawyers. We pride ourselves on our openness and transparency when it comes to promotions, so please ask us about our career framework for lawyers.

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What we’re looking for

We’re seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and brings:

• Experience as a high performing Corporate Lawyer.
• Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience in every interaction, and take pride in understanding your client's needs, challenges and expectations.
• Motivation to understand the bigger picture for our clients, and keen to play your part in realising their longer-term business ambitions.
• You’ll share our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please click here

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Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

Sales Team Manager

• Location: Manchester
• Hybrid: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home
• Salary: A salary of £40k - £45k (OTE £60K - £70K)

Big things are happening here. We're entering a new phase of exciting growth, and you could be a key part of it.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Secured Sales Manager to join our highly skilled team. As a Secured Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in in driving performance, customer satisfaction, and compliance within the Advisor, Trainee Advisor and Case Manager functions. This role is responsible for delivering an outstanding customer journey, ensuring optimal conversion rates and maintaining adherence to compliance and training procedures.

This is a real opportunity to join a market-leading financial platform backed by ClearScore’s global success and long-term growth plans. You'll be working alongside some of the best in the industry, with access to training, support, strong partnerships with top lenders and a clear vision for the future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and manage the Advisor, Trainee Advisor and Case Manager functions to drive performance and efficiency.
• Deliver an exceptional customer journey, ensuring high satisfaction and optimal conversion rates.
• Oversee the Sales and Case Manager departments, maximising profitability while maintaining compliance and quality standards.
• Embed a “Customer First” culture, ensuring the right customer outcomes at every stage.
• Monitor call quality, customer file audits, and satisfaction metrics to uphold service excellence.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, providing coaching and development opportunities for staff.
• Define and implement KPIs, regularly assessing their relevance to business and regulatory needs.
• Foster strong collaborations with internal teams to align business and marketing strategies.
• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with lenders to drive conversion and product development.
• Encourage and support technological improvements to enhance processes and customer interactions.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate governance.
• Promote a culture of ‘Treating Customers Fairly’ (TCF) and ensure employees understand their role in supporting it.
• Provide ongoing training and development for staff to ensure compliance with Customer Conduct Rules.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as required by management.

What we expect from you:

• A strong leader with experience in managing and developing high-performing sales teams.
• A customer-centric mindset, ensuring all activities focus on right customer outcomes.
• Proven ability to drive sales performance while maintaining compliance and ethical standards.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, fostering a supportive and motivated work environment.
• A strategic thinker who can align departmental goals with broader business objectives.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal teams and external lenders.
• Proactive in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development, both for yourself and your team.

Why ClearScore?

ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app. We are also present in South Africa, Australia and Canada, with more than 20 million users globally and growing fast. Someone joins ClearScore every 20 seconds.

We have established relationships with over 50 of the main lenders in the U.K., and have been a trusted tool for customers to manage their credit and make better financial decisions.

Since October 2016 we have helped 1.8 million users take out a new credit card or loan. We are user-centric at our core and we believe in leveraging technology to enable positive financial choices. We are design-led and data-driven and we embed these behaviours in everything we do.

What is D·One?

D·One was created in 2022 as a result of ClearScore’s acquisition of Money Dashboard - a company with best in class open banking and categorisation capabilities. The D·One mission exists to provide open banking data to lending partners, market researchers including hedge funds and ClearScore. Currently, our primary goal is enabling lenders to adopt open banking by delivering a lender specific open banking service with best-in-class credit analytics.

As part of the ClearScore Group, you will join a company where our culture is a fundamental part of all we have achieved. We believe in hiring smart, driven, passionate and diverse people who are keen on having a real impact in our organisation. We trust you to manage your own time so we offer flexible work and no fixed desk hours. We don't micromanage and we believe in measuring outcomes rather than effort. We have an inclusive culture where all, regardless of seniority, are encouraged to contribute with their ideas, look after their wellbeing and actively seek opportunities for career growth.

If you feel like this could be the place for you, apply and our Talent team will be happy to share more.

Benefits:

• 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Private health and dental cover - including mental health support through Bupa 
• GP office visits
• Life assurance scheme
• Up to 6% matched pension
• Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers
• Dog-friendly office
• Daily breakfast and free snacks
• Access to discounts via Cobens Extras 
• Free sports and social clubs
• Continued investment into learning and development 
• Leadership-led training
• In-house psychotherapist
• Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals
• No clock-watching culture
• Generous maternity and paternity plans
• Culture and inclusion representatives
• Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan

Equal Opportunities

ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in-office
• Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in-office

• Flexibility to manage your work and life
• Dedicated in-office days for team building and collaborative projects
•  Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions
• Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule

About the Role 

Alumni Ventures is seeking a seasoned Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to play a pivotal role in scaling our high-performing teams. As a strategic leader within the People & Culture function, you will drive enterprise-wide hiring initiatives, consult with senior stakeholders, and lead efforts to continually improve our hiring practices and employer brand. Your expertise in full-cycle recruiting, talent program management, and data-informed hiring strategies will be key to attracting and retaining top talent aligned with AV’s mission and values.

This position is on-site 5-days per week in Manchester, New Hampshire.

What You’ll Do 

Strategic Talent Acquisition Leadership

• Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders, aligning hiring strategies with business goals and workforce planning.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment across multiple functions and levels, from emerging talent to senior leadership roles.
• Architect and evolve innovative sourcing and engagement strategies to target high-potential and diverse candidate pools.
• Collaborate with the VP, People & Culture on workforce planning, hiring forecasts, and organizational design needs.

Candidate Evaluation & Assessment

• Design and implement structured, competency-based interviewing frameworks and tools (e.g., scorecards, assessments).
• Guide hiring teams in inclusive interviewing and evaluation practices, ensuring consistency and objectivity.
• Conduct high-impact intake, qualification, and closing conversations, managing key stages of the recruitment journey.
• Champion a seamless, high-touch candidate experience, acting as a steward of the AV employer brand.

Talent Programs & Campus Engagement

• Lead end-to-end strategy and execution for AV’s early talent programs (NextGen Internship, Venture Fellows, University Recruiting).
• Expand strategic partnerships with academic institutions and industry organizations to build visibility and talent pipelines.
• Own the design and continuous improvement of early-career engagement, evaluation, and onboarding experiences.

Data-Driven Process Optimization

• Own recruiting metrics and analytics, developing dashboards to monitor pipeline health, time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, DEI outcomes, and more.
• Drive process and system improvements that enhance scalability, candidate equity, and hiring efficiency.
• Collaborate on ATS and CRM optimization to enhance recruiter and hiring manager workflows and reporting capabilities.

Talent Advisory & Culture Stewardship

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across AV, balancing urgency with long-term hiring quality and culture fit.
• Role model AV’s core values, advocating for inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Foster an exceptional candidate and employee experience through strong relationship-building and cross-functional collaboration.

Who You Are 

• 5–7+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead-level recruiting role.
• Proficiency with Greenhouse and sourcing platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to hire across multiple functions and levels in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies, candidate engagement best practices, and behavioral interviewing techniques.
• Experience building and managing talent programs, including early career pipelines and campus initiatives.
• Expertise in talent analytics and data storytelling; ability to influence decisions through insights.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, consulting, and communication skills.
• A strategic, collaborative mindset with a passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams.

Our Culture & How We Work at AV
Regardless of title, this is what great looks like at AV.

• Put team and stakeholders first. We win together and measure success by the value we create for our investors, founders, and each other.
• Take extreme ownership and bias toward action. We act like owners, move with urgency, and follow through.
• Debate rigorously and commit fully. We welcome diverse views, use data and sound judgment, and once aligned, execute as one team.
• Focus on what matters most. We prioritize impact, simplify where possible, and channel energy where we have a real advantage.
• Be AI-forward and tech-optimistic. We actively use AI and emerging technologies to work smarter, make better decisions, and amplify human judgment — not replace it.
• Stay curious and think big. We are continuous learners, aim high and build for long-term impact.

Benefits & Perks
We offer a flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits begin shortly after hire and are designed to give you choice and flexibility based on your needs.

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions
• Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers
• Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
• Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources
• Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave
• 11 company holidays

Compensation

Compensation includes a starting base salary of $150,000 - 160,000 plus equity and corporate bonus 

About the Role 

Alumni Ventures is seeking a Recruiter/ Talent Acquisition Specialist to play a pivotal role in scaling our high-performing teams. You will drive enterprise-wide hiring, consult with internal stakeholders, and support efforts to continually improve our hiring practices and employer brand. You will be the full-cycle recruiter across all locations, and support hiring strategies to attract top talent aligned with AV’s mission and values.

This position is on-site 5-days per week in Manchester, New Hampshire.

What You’ll Do 

• Full lifecycle recruiting across all positions across 6 locations.
• Source top talent and align candidate profiles with hiring manager expectations. 
• Implement structure, competency-based interview plans across roles and depts. 
• Champion a seamless, high-touch candidate experience, acting as a steward of the AV employer brand.
• Design employer branding programs to position AV as a top New Hampshire employer.
• Development University hiring partnerships for recent grad hiring. 
• Design and own the Internship Program across AV depts. 
• Utilize Greenhouse, AV's ATS, as the single source of truth for all candidate information and processes.
• Design and track recruiting metrics across pipeline health to determine and measure recruitment trends, challenges, and successes. 
• Drive process improvements for candidates, hiring managers, and all internal/external stakeholders. 
• Act as a trusted advisor, partner, and consultant to hiring managers, balancing urgency, hiring quality, with culture add and speed to hire. 
• Role model AV's core values, advocating for inclusivity, transparency, and continuous improvement. 
• Foster an exceptional candidate experience. 

Who You Are 

• 2+ years oof experience in Recruiting 
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (we use Greenhouse).
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• AI-forward mindset
• Full lifecycle recruiting experience from sourcing through to extending offers.
• Willingness and excitement to learn and grow your career within Talent Acquisition.
• Proactive, over-communicator who thrives in a fast-paced, continuous learning, and growth culture. 

Our Culture & How We Work at AV
Regardless of title, this is what great looks like at AV.

• Put team and stakeholders first. We win together and measure success by the value we create for our investors, founders, and each other.
• Take extreme ownership and bias toward action. We act like owners, move with urgency, and follow through.
• Debate rigorously and commit fully. We welcome diverse views, use data and sound judgment, and once aligned, execute as one team.
• Focus on what matters most. We prioritize impact, simplify where possible, and channel energy where we have a real advantage.
• Be AI-forward and tech-optimistic. We actively use AI and emerging technologies to work smarter, make better decisions, and amplify human judgment — not replace it.
• Stay curious and think big. We are continuous learners, aim high and build for long-term impact.

Benefits & Perks
We offer a flexible, employee-first benefits program designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits begin shortly after hire and are designed to give you choice and flexibility based on your needs.

• Comprehensive health coverage with multiple plan options, including employer-funded deductible support and HSA contributions
• Dental and vision plans with multiple coverage tiers
• Tax-advantaged accounts including HSA, FSA, and commuter benefits (with monthly employer contribution)
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Company-paid life and disability insurance, plus optional supplemental coverage
• Additional support programs including EAP, health advocacy, and wellness resources
• Flexible, unlimited PTO and generous paid parental leave
• 11 company holidays

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience; plus equity and corporate bonus 

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognised brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, care and dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration 

The role in a nutshell  

As a Client Partner, you will play a pivotal role in leading and growing key accounts within the UK public sector, with a particular focus on central government clients. You have a passion for delivering meaningful work which has a direct impact on end users. You will be responsible for building trusted relationships at senior executive level, ensuring delivery excellence and driving account growth, all while navigating the unique landscape of public sector procurement, frameworks and digital standards.

Role responsibilities

Public Sector Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain trust-based relationships with stakeholders across central government departments, agencies, and public bodies.
• Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact, understanding the priorities, challenges, and regulatory environment of UK public sector clients.
• Represent the consultancy’s perspective on digital transformation, strategy, and delivery best practices, with a strong grounding in public sector needs and constraints.

Delivery Oversight & GDS Standards

• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure projects meet Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and comply with relevant public sector policies.
• Monitor delivery progress, proactively manage client expectations, and ensure alignment with government digital strategies and service assessments.
• Support teams in achieving successful outcomes in line with the Technology Code of Practice and other government frameworks.

Account Growth & Opportunity Development

• Identify and validate growth opportunities within public sector accounts, including upselling, cross-selling, and expansion into new departments or agencies.
• Shape strategic proposals and responses to public sector briefs, leveraging knowledge of frameworks such as G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS), and other Crown Commercial Service (CCS) agreements.
• Contribute to the development and execution of account plans tailored to the public sector landscape.

Public Sector Commercial Management

• Take shared accountability for account-level commercials, with a strong understanding of public sector procurement processes, pricing models, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain awareness of budgets, margin, and team utilisation, ensuring all commercial activity aligns with public sector procurement rules and best practice.
• Raise risks or issues impacting financial health early, particularly those related to framework compliance or contract delivery. 
  

Social Value & Internal Collaboration

•  Champion social value initiatives, ensuring that project delivery and account growth contribute positively to the communities and priorities outlined in government social value frameworks.
• Work cross-functionally with strategy, technology, design, and delivery teams to bring integrated solutions to public sector clients.
• Forster a culture of public sector expertise and continuous improvement. 

Must have qualifications

To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential qualifications: 

• 4–7 years’ experience in a client-facing digital consultancy, agency, or technology-led environment, with a significant focus on UK public sector or central government clients. 
• Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary teams to deliver digital platforms, products, or services for public sector organisations. 
• Deep understanding of public sector procurement, frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, DOS), and the unique requirements of government clients. 
• Eligibility for, or previously held Security Clearance would be advantageous. 

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud!

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world. At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate. 

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

We are proud of: 

• The work we do and the innovation we drive 
• Our values of share, care and dare 
• A workplace culture that fosters creativity, diversity and autonomy 
• Our borderless, global framework, which enables seamless collaboration 

The Role:

We are recruiting for an experienced Client Partner with deep financial services expertise within the digital transformation sector, on an initial 12 Month FTC - owning and growing a portfolio of banking, insurance, payments or wealth management clients. 

You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior financial services leaders - building trusted relationships, driving account growth and leading complex transformation engagements across experience, data, AI and enterprise technology. This role is key to expanding Valtech’s footprint within financial services, creating long-term partnerships and shaping large-scale, multi-year transformation programmes. 

What You'll Do:

Strategic Client Leadership 

• Build and grow relationships with senior financial services stakeholders, including C-suite executives, CIOs, CDOs and heads of digital, transformation and customer experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor—helping clients balance innovation, regulatory requirements and operational resilience.
• Shape strategic roadmaps aligned to Valtech’s capabilities across digital experience, data & AI, commerce and enterprise transformation. 

Growth & Revenue Ownership 

• Own commercial performance across your client portfolio, including revenue, margin, forecasting and long-term growth planning.
• Drive account expansion through cross-selling and upselling Valtech’s end-to-end services.
• Lead new business pursuits, developing winning strategies, proposals and executive-level presentations.
• Partner with Marketing, Business Development and Financial Services leadership to strengthen market presence. 

Strategic Planning & Execution 

•  Lead account planning and strategic prioritisation, aligning internal teams around shared objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and deliver high-impact, compliant and scalable solutions.
• Leverage Valtech’s global delivery model to bring the right expertise to each client challenge. 

Delivery Partnership & Quality 

• Partner closely with delivery leaders to ensure high-quality execution and client satisfaction.
• Provide strategic oversight and escalation support for complex programmes.
• Champion excellence, accountability and continuous improvement. 

About You 

Financial Services Expertise 

•  Strong experience working with financial services clients, such as banks, insurance, fintech or asset/wealth managers.
• Solid understanding of regulatory environments, digital platforms, data governance and security considerations. 

Strategic Relationship Builder 

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, up to and including C-suite, in complex, regulated environments.
• Skilled at navigating large organisations and influencing decision-makers. 

Commercial & Growth Leadership 

• Demonstrated success owning and growing £multi-million portfolios. 
• Strong commercial mindset, with experience shaping strategic, value-led engagements. 

Collaborative & Influential 

•  Comfortable working across a global matrix organisation.
• Inclusive, collaborative and able to lead through influence. 

Thought Leadership & Innovation Mindset 

• Understanding of trends such as open banking, embedded finance, AI, personalisation and platform modernisation.
• Passion for designing secure, customer-centric financial experiences. 

Communication & Executive Presence 

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
• Confident in executive-level discussions and complex stakeholder environments.
  
  

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.

⚠️ Beware of recruitment fraud!

We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. If you need reasonable accommodations during the interview process, please either indicate it in your application or let your Talent Partner know. 

About Valtech

Valtech is the experience innovation company that exists to unlock a better way to experience the world. By blending crafts, categories, and cultures, we help brands unlock new value in an increasingly digital world.  At the intersection of data, AI, creativity, and technology, we drive transformation for leading organizations, including L’Oréal, Mars, Audi, P&G, Volkswagen Dolby, and more. At Valtech, we don’t just talk about transformation. We make it happen. Our people are the heart of our success, and we foster a workplace where everyone has the support to thrive, grow and innovate.  

Are you ready to create what’s next? Join us.

🏡This is a hybrid role. The Business Development Team works from our Manchester office 5 days per week for the first 3 months, with the opportunity to work in the office 3 days per week after that.

What you’ll be doing:
We are looking for an additional Sales Manager (SM) to build and manage an additional Manchester-based acquisition sales team. Our sales department has grown from 1 to 30 and we are looking for leaders to help us successfully scale even further. The SM will report into either our Head of Sales for Manchester, and work alongside a team of Sales Managers. As a senior leader within the department, you will be at the heart of driving sales strategy, performance, development and retention of the team. The SM will also be vital in helping to build relationships across the wider teams in Brighton and London and leading the department to success.

• Building a team of 8-12 BDMs that you will be mentoring and coaching through formal and informal channels
• Reviewing performance and effectiveness through analytics and pipeline management
• Balancing your teams targets and objectives with the broader business objectives and priorities
• Agreeing and setting daily/weekly targets and KPIs for your team
• Collaborating with other SMs on best practice, process improvements and knowledge sharing
• Working alongside our Co-Head of Sales to assist in developing sales strategies to drive growth 
• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders across the business
• Working closely with our People Team on sourcing, interviewing and onboarding talent into your team

We’re Looking For:

• A comprehensive understanding of SMEs and their financial workings
• Data driven mindset and ability to analyse funnel and performance data 
• Ability to motivate and drive performance within your team
• A track record of mentoring and coaching junior team members to success
• A results driven commercial mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example in telesales

📈Check out the development opportunities in the Sales team.

Great Work Deserves Great Perks
We try not to take ourselves too seriously (all the time) so we make sure our office is decked out with a pool table, arcade machine, beer tap, and a couple of office dogs thrown in for good measure. Check out our benefits:

💰 Uncapped commission structure
🏥 Private Healthcare including dental and opticians services through Vitality
✈️ Worldwide travel insurance through Vitality
🎁 Anniversary Rewards (£250, £500, £750, 4-week fully paid sabbatical)
👛 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme up to 7% match
🏖️ 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
📖 Annual Learning and Wellbeing Budget
👪 Enhanced Parental Leave
🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme
🚂 Season Ticket Loan
💬 6 free therapy sessions per year
🐶 Dog Friendly Offices
🍫 Free drinks and snacks in our offices

Check out more of our benefits, values and mission here.

Interview Process 🤝
First stage: 30 minute intro and values call with Talent Partner
Second stage: 30 minute coffee and introductory interview with Head of Sales, Manchester
Final stage: Interview loop - join us on site in our Manchester office for: a case study presentation task, to meet with our Senior People Partner for Sales, and to meet with our CCO. 

Diversity & Inclusion 🌈
We welcome, consider and encourage applications from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusivity. Join us in creating a space where authenticity thrives, and everyone can do their best work.

Product Manager

🌏 London / Manchester

💷 Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

⏰ Monday – Friday (37.5 hours per week - hybrid)  

💖 Our perks  

• 🌏25 days holiday (rising to 28 after 3 years’ service) plus bank holidays, to take time to recharge and do something you love. 
• 🤒 Private Medical - via vitality, with reward schemes paid for you and your family.
• 🤒 Health cash plan - via Simply Health for employee's and children claiming money back for dental, optical, etc
• 👍Pension – Oodle will contribute 5% of your salary into your pension pot to help you save for the future
• 🪙Life Assurance - 4 x annual salary - benefit funded by Oodle 
• 🥝Free breakfast, drinks and fruit in the office – you can help yourself to cereals, toast, fizzy drinks and lots of fruit. 
• 🤟Employee discounts – discounts you can access anywhere, anytime for all major shops. 
• 👌1 day volunteer day per year – an opportunity to give back to the community each year.
• ⭐Mental health care – 6 free counselling sessions via our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme). 
• 🤧Paid sick leave – enhanced company sick pay.  
• 👨‍Enhanced family leave – we provide enhanced family leave for primary and secondary caregivers.

🚗 Oodle – who are we? 🚗

Our mission is to empower our customers by delivering simple experiences, straightforward lending products, and compassionate support, from application to final payment – and beyond.

Upgrading. Growing a family. Fresh starts. Big moves. Bumps in the road. - we finance cars, but more importantly, we finance people. Since 2016, we’ve supported tens of thousands of customers on their car buying journey

As an employer, your career is important to us. We’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive as yourself. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, actively working to make sure every team member feels supported on their journey with us. Our Talent Development team is here to support your growth, providing opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.

We’re looking for a Contact Centre Product Manager to take ownership of Connex, our customer contact platform that underpins every customer interaction. This role will ensure that our agents have the right tools to support our customers effectively, efficiently and in line with FCA regulations. You’ll work closely with operationally teams and will balance strategic work with hands on delivery.  

🙌 The Role

The role and Team

Each Product team at Oodle is responsible for delivering reliable, compliant and scalable customer experiences that drive good outcomes for both customers and the business. We work closely with engineers, data scientists, designers and operational teams to build systems that support customers and the colleagues who serve them. 

You’ll be part of the Product team within our Customer Management function, focusing on the customer journey from the point of acquisition through to the end of the agreement. 

In this role, you’ll focus on improving the tools and experiences used by both customers and internal teams, while ensuring our platform and processes remain compliant, efficient and scalable. 

You’ll work closely with stakeholders across operations, including customer services, collections and complaints, with regular engagement across the wider business and exposure to senior leadership. 

As a team we solve problems like: 

• How can we simplify operational processes and reduce manual work for internal teams? 
• What improvements can we make to ensure our platform scales effectively as the business grows? 
• How can we improve the reliability and clarity of customer communications in a regulated environment? 
• How do we ensure customers in financial difficulty receive fair and consistent outcomes? 
• How do we ensure our customer journeys meet evolving regulatory and compliance requirements? 

What you’ll be doing 

Your day-to-day work will involve balancing longer-term platform improvements with delivering changes required to support regulatory, operational and business needs. This may include: 

• Working with the Senior Product Manager to prioritise and deliver improvements to the platform and customer journeys  
• Managing and maintaining a backlog of platform improvements, regulatory requirements and operational enhancements  
• Collaborating with engineering teams to define, refine and deliver changes that improve system reliability, scalability and operational efficiency  
• Working closely with operations, legal and compliance teams to ensure changes meet regulatory requirements and deliver fair outcomes for customers  
• Supporting internal and external audits by providing product context, documentation and evidence of how systems and processes operate  
• Monitoring the performance of delivered changes and identifying opportunities to improve outcomes or simplify processes  
• Supporting the continuous improvement of internal tools and workflows used by customer service, collections and complaints teams 

About you 

• At least 2 years product management experience (or equivalent): this isn’t your first product job and you’re keen to grow by learning from an experienced team. Ideally have worked in a startup or scale up environment, with experience in finance or the automotive industry. 
• Experience running agile product teams: you know your stand ups from your retros and how to deliver results 
• Ruthless prioritisation skills: you know how to decide what to do next and aren’t afraid to make tough decisions. You understand trade-offs between competing priorities and understand how to strategically and tactically manage a backlog to get the most out of your team 
• Strong communication skills: you can clearly communicate with a range of audiences, from engineers and operational teams through to senior stakeholders 
• Problem solving and analytical skills: you can quickly understand new problems, identify key drivers behind specific outcomes and can find a simple path through complexity. You are data-driven and understand the importance of our key metrics to our team’s success. 
• Interpersonal skills: you are humble, you quickly build trust and personal relationships within and outside your team. You know when to seek consensus or escalate a decision depending on a situation 

This role is based in our offices in London or Manchester. We work flexibly, combining remote working with in-person collaboration, and typically spend at least a couple of days a week together in the office. 

Occasional travel between our London and Manchester offices will be required (with expenses covered when travelling to a non-contracted location).

👩‍💻 Hiring Process  

• ☎️ Preliminary Interview (30 mins) 
• 📹 Face to Face Interview (1 hour)
• 📲 Final Interview (45 mins) 

💚 Our Values   

Our values are our personal brand and lay the foundation of what we care about the most. They provide us with guidance, so we can work towards the same goals. They are our DNA and are kept at the forefront of our Oodler’s mind when making business decisions.   

• Embrace being human – empathy and diversity make us stronger.  
• Strive for awesome – it’s awesome when we do better every day.  
• Everyone’s a builder – we’re in this together and we win as a team.  
• Bravely honest – we’re honest with ourselves and everyone else.  
• Think customer – they’re at the heart of everything we do. 

To find out more about our culture and what happens at Oodle check out our LinkedIn and Instagram.  

Oodle is proud to be an inclusive workplace, and we recognise diversity of experience, thoughts and backgrounds leads to better customer outcomes and an environment where our colleagues can thrive. We have several DEI networks which are made up of our ‘Oodlers’ who strive to make positive impacts to our cultures. 

We’d love if you could submit your application online, but if you need an alternative method or need reasonable adjustments to take part in the interview process, please email careers@oodlefinance.com.

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