Senior Contracts Manager
Rentokil Initial - Welwyn Garden City
from £60,000 a year
Field-basedPermanentFull time
We are currently seeking an Experienced Licensed Senior Contracts Manager / Director to join our dedicated team. You will likely be based in the South or Midlands, but comfortable with UK wide travel (other locations will be considered for the right person. You will play a key role in the safe and compliant delivery of licensed and non-licensed asbestos removal projects. If you have experience working within a licensed asbestos role and are a hard working adaptable candidate then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Why Join DCUK FM? DCUK, part of the Rentokil Initial Group, offers job stability, career progression, and a supportive work environment. We reward our employees with: Competitive Salary Package: Salary starting from £60,000 Benefits: RI Rewards, management bonus scheme Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday (40 hr week) Industry-Leading Training: Receive top-notch training to support our customers' needs. Senior Contracts Manager / Director In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to company health and safety systems, procedures, the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and industry best practice. The role includes the management of on site operations, effective commercial management and preconstruction responsibilities across a range of asbestos removal projects. You will have responsibility for a wider team of Contracts Managers, providing oversight, guidance and coaching as required Key responsibilities include: Management of the Licensed Projects Contracts Team Management of Labour Coordinator and Contracts Assistant support team Submission of ASB5 Notifications Provision of quotations for work packages Preparation of Plans of Work, including risk assessments in accordance with company safe systems of work Plan and resource projects - prepare project programmes Resolving project level operational and commercial challenges and change Manage competency of asbestos workforce Maintain and manage sites, including subcontractors & suppliers ensuring company procedures and processes are adhered to Managing asbestos surveyors and analysts as required to suit projects Ensure that health, safety, wellbeing and environmental related documents are compliant and kept up to date Undertake senior manager site inspections, ensuring that audits and reports are produced, non-conformances are resolved, and all parties are kept informed Maintain asbestos and general management training is maintained Participate in senior manager engagement & safety meetings, taking responsibility for actions Liaise with relevant industry trade bodies and disseminate relevant information across the business Providing regular feedback to the appropriate reporting level Escalating and communicating issues at the appropriate reporting level Maintain continual professional development
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Senior Planner
VolkerWessels UK - Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
HybridPermanentFull time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have a superb opportunity for a Senior Planner to join our Building Division. Location - Based at our head office in Hoddesdon, with regular site visits and hybrid working available. A full UK driving licence is essential. As a Senior Planner in our Building Division, you'll play a pivotal role in both the Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery teams, driving the success of projects ranging from £1M to £100M in the Industrial/Warehouse and Data Centre sectors Your strategic insight and technical know-how will ensure that every programme is robust, regularly monitored and updated to suit the needs of each project. What You'll Be Doing In this dynamic and influential role, you'll be at the heart of project planning, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with client expectations. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated 'bid winning' tender programmes comprising the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover strategies that are compliant with tender requirements, design and chosen methodology without assistance. Visiting sites regularly to provide hands-on planning support and resolve challenges. Monitoring progress and identifying risks early, ensuring proactive solutions are in place. Providing expert planning advice across multiple projects, influencing outcomes and driving excellence. About you Bring proven experience in construction planning within the main contracting sector within Build. Have a strong track record of working on tenders and live projects valued between £1M and £100M. Are highly proficient in Asta Powerproject and ideally with experience with P6. Possess an understanding of JCT and NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning. Have a construction related qualification. Are a confident communicator and strategic thinker, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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Senior Planner
VolkerWessels UK - Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
HybridPermanentFull time
VolkerFitzpatrick offers a range and depth of civil engineering, infrastructure and building services. We contribute to vital parts of the nation's life through projects of strategic importance, while delivering those less visible, yet essential, works required by both private and public sectors. We build, renew, maintain highways, airports, railway infrastructure, and commercial, industrial and educational buildings. We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Planner in the Southern Region of our Building Division. Location - Based at our head office in Hoddesdon, with regular site visits and hybrid working available. A full UK driving licence is essential. As a Senior Planner in our Building Division, you'll play a pivotal role in both the Pre-Construction and Construction Delivery teams, driving the success of projects ranging from £1M to £100M in Commercial, Education, Health & Life Sciences and Defence sectors Your strategic insight and technical know-how will ensure that every programme is robust, regularly monitored and updated to suit the needs of each project. What You'll Be Doing In this dynamic and influential role, you'll be at the heart of project planning, ensuring programmes are realistic, achievable, and aligned with client expectations. Your responsibilities will include: Develop and produce fully logic linked and integrated 'bid winning' tender programmes comprising the design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning and handover strategies that are compliant with tender requirements, design and chosen methodology without assistance. Visiting sites regularly to provide hands-on planning support and resolve challenges. Monitoring progress and identifying risks early, ensuring proactive solutions are in place. Providing expert planning advice across multiple projects, influencing outcomes and driving excellence. About you Bring proven experience in construction planning within the main contracting sector. Have a strong track record of working on tenders and live projects valued between £1M and £100M. Are highly proficient in Asta Powerproject and ideally with experience with P6. Possess an understanding of JCT and NEC contract conditions and their impact on planning. Have a construction related qualification. Are a confident communicator and strategic thinker, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels. If your past experience doesn't match perfectly with every requirement of the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for us. Why work with us? VolkerFitzpatrick is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerFitzpatrick are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: Competitive salary Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday Option to buy additional annual leave Private medical care Pension Life Assurance Cycle to Work scheme Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits Flexible working opportunities Employee Assistance programme Mental health, physical health, and financial support 24/7 Virtual GP service Fairness, inclusion and respect We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.
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Senior Financial Lines Adjuster
Crawford & Company - London
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Crawford are seeking a technical expert to join its dynamic and growing Financial Lines claim team. The successful candidate will be handling a mixed portfolio of complex, high value and global Professional Indemnity, Management Liability, Surety and Bankers Blanket Bonds claims. You will be using your knowledge and experience of the claims process and insurance cover to investigate claims, assess losses, report to clients and negotiate settlements. Crawford provide a cradle to grave service and act for leading Insurers and Lloyds syndicates in the UK and around the world. The role involves client development opportunities as you will be part of growing service area for Crawford. The role would suit a professional, experienced in claim management either with an insurer or MGA, loss adjusting or providing legal advice within a financial lines environment. The role is predominately home based, with occasional requirements to attend the London office for team meetings, client liaison and training. Occasional other travel required to service clients and claim demands. Your responsibilities will include: Managing a diverse portfolio of Financial Lines claims. Investigating, considering and advising on coverage, liability and quantum issues relating to a range of complex, high value and global claims. Opportunity to manage claims in other areas including Medical Negligence, Product Liability and Recall and Liability. Maintain and build client relationships through proactive communication and service delivery. Ensure all adjusting activities are fully compliant with the company's procedures, client SLAs, published company guidelines and external regulatory requirements
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Senior Engineer / Service Manager
The Selection Partnership Ltd. - London
£45,000 to £50,000 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Senior Engineer / Service Manager Edmonton £50k + Bonus Scheme Varied, on-the-move role: expect a mix of time out in the field alongside your team, a minimum of 2 days a week at Head Office, and the flexibility to work from home as required. My client is a leading specialist in the installation, service and maintenance of special purpose machinery across London. They are looking for a ‘’hands-on’’ Senior Engineer / Service Manager to take charge of their service operations and make sure every client, every machine, and every engineer is set up to succeed. You’ll lead a team of field service engineers, own the service desk, and be the driving force behind a service experience their clients genuinely respect. If you love solving problems, building great teams, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is a role where you can make your mark. Responsibilities: – * Own the service desk, leading a responsive team that handles client requests, breakdowns, and maintenance queries quickly and professionally. * Lead, coach, and schedule a team of field service engineers, keeping them motivated and on track to hit SLAs. * Dig into the numbers, track response times, first-time fix rates, and downtime, then turn insights into real improvements. * Build smart preventive and corrective maintenance schedules that keep machines running and clients happy. * Keep spare parts flowing efficiently, balancing fast repairs with lean stockholding. * Be the go-to person for escalated client issues, resolving them with confidence and care. * Create and refine the processes that help your team deliver consistently excellent service. * Partner closely with sales and operations to keep service strategy aligned with where the business is heading. * Report on performance, productivity, and client feedback — and use it to keep raising the bar. * Champion health and safety standards across the team, every day. Requirements: – * Proven experience in a service management or field operations role, vending, catering equipment, or similar industries preferred. * Solid technical understanding of vending machines, refrigeration units, or electromechanical systems. * A track record of managing technical teams and coordinating service across multiple sites. * Confident with service management software and the MS Office Suite. * Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills — you can rally a team and win over a room. * Confident presenting to senior management and clients alike. * A calm head under pressure and the ability to juggle competing priorities. * A full, valid driving licence, you’ll be visiting client sites from time to time. This is a role with real ownership, you’ll shape how our service function runs, mentor a talented engineering team, and see your decisions play out in happier clients and smoother operations. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, you’ll be joining a business that’s growing and invested in doing service right. Applicants will be required to drive for company purposes and therefore require a clean and valid driving licence. ❗ You must be UK based and have full right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available at any time.
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Senior Trading Manager - Mat Cover
D R Newitt - London
£50,000 to £60,000 a year, pro rata
HybridContractFull time
Location: London Contract: FTC, Maternity Cover (7 months) Some UK travel to stores and suppliers may be required, with occasional overseas supplier travel. Role Purpose Lead the development and delivery of category strategy to grow profitability, optimise supplier terms, reduce costs and maintain product availability. Manage and develop the Trading Assistant while building strong supplier and stakeholder relationships. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and review category strategy, ranges and supplier plans. Lead supplier negotiations to minimise costs, maximise income and manage commercial risk. Manage trading budgets, income targets, cost of goods and category profitability. Develop and deliver national promotional plans aligned with customer and market needs. Analyse market trends, competitor activity and commercial data to identify opportunities and risks. Monitor product availability, stock levels and supply issues, acting as an escalation point where required. Build and manage strong relationships with suppliers, distribution teams and senior stakeholders. Present recommendations and negotiate with senior stakeholders to achieve commercial objectives. Lead cross-functional projects and deliver agreed outcomes within time and budget. Develop and maintain effective product ranges that meet customer, retailer and business requirements. Monitor competitor benchmarks and identify opportunities to improve the retail offer. Identify and mitigate commercial, supply and market risks. Coach, manage and develop the Trading Assistant through regular feedback and performance support. Support wider business initiatives and continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree, equivalent qualification or higher education experience. Proven FMCG buying and/or selling experience, ideally within category management. Strong experience negotiating with and managing a large supplier base, with measurable commercial results. Experience managing product ranges, budgets and commercial targets. Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience preparing reports, presentations and commercial documentation for varied audiences. Proven experience negotiating and presenting to senior stakeholders. Experience working cross-functionally and managing multiple stakeholders. Successful delivery of projects to agreed timescales and budgets. Previous people management and development experience. Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in Outlook, Word and PowerPoint. Desirable Retail or wholesale trading experience, particularly within food or fresh food. Experience developing and delivering trading strategies. Experience planning and delivering promotional programmes. Experience managing stock levels and availability. Core Competencies Commercial negotiation and supplier management. Category strategy and financial management. Data analysis and commercial decision-making. Stakeholder management and influencing. Leadership, coaching and people development. Project management and delivery. Customer and market focus. Resilience, adaptability and confidence working with ambiguity. Ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and deliver measurable results.
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Senior Skilled Worker / Working Team Leader – High-Quality Residential Projects
DSB Premier Construction Ltd - London
£225 to £250 a day
Field-basedContractFull time
DSB Premier Construction is looking for highly experienced, hands-on construction professionals capable of taking responsibility for an area or package of works while leading and coordinating a small team. This remains a practical, hands-on position. However, the individual must also be capable of organising work, coordinating workers and trades, maintaining quality standards and taking ownership of delivery without requiring constant supervision. The successful candidate should be able to lead by example, plan ahead, maintain productivity within their team and ensure assigned works are completed to the required quality and programme Key Responsibilities - Carry out skilled construction work while leading a small team. - Take responsibility for an assigned area or package of works. - Organise and allocate work to workers or trades. - Coordinate activities to maintain efficient site progress. - Read and understand construction drawings, specifications and project requirements. - Check workmanship and maintain DSB quality standards. - Monitor progress of the assigned works. - Identify problems, delays or quality concerns and communicate them promptly. - Coordinate effectively with the Site Manager and Project Manager. - Help ensure workers follow agreed site procedures and instructions. - Take ownership of the assigned works through to completion. - Maintain a professional, organised and safety-conscious working environment. Application Process Applications must be submitted via our Odoo Form. You will be asked to provide the applicant's name, contact number, and email address. Please also include your resume/CV and, if applying as a team, your team portfolio. When submitting your CV/resume, please ensure it is in PDF format. Only candidates who follow the application process will be considered.
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Senior Social Worker - Learning Disability & Autism
Essex County Council - Harlow, Essex
£48,205 to £57,988 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
About the Team This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Social Worker to join an innovative and award-winning Learning Disability and Autism Team covering West Essex. The team strives to improve outcomes for people with a learning disability through the work we do. Working with community groups, family and carers you will ensure advocacy for people with a learning disability. We take a person-centred approach to practice and support adults with achieving their goals and ambitions, while also meeting their social care needs. This is achieved through direct work, multi-disciplinary approaches, collaboration and building local community links. Most notably the team hosted the learning disability festival, focusing on bringing visibility to individuals with a learning disability, showcasing our commitment to partnership working and being creative in our roles. Joining a Learning Disability & Autism team at Essex means you will be working in a supportive and innovative environment enabling you to develop your own ideas to make meaningful changes to the Adult's lives. The achievements with the team truly make a difference in the adults lives we work with and take a step towards changing the opportunities and outcomes for adults in our local community. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in the team you will: Provide Expert Guidance: As a highly skilled Social Worker you will foster a supportive environment and model best practice, offering specialist advice, and mentoring both newly qualified and experienced colleagues. Assess and Support: You will manage a diverse and complex caseload, undertaking comprehensive assessments and creating person-centred care plans. Ensure Compliance: You will support the people we work with to live full and fulfilling lives, within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements, relevant legislation and organisational standards. Manage Caseloads: We look to our Senior Social Workers to provide expert social work practice in complex situations, upholding the highest standards of professional practice. Collaborate: The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships across the Council and with our partners helps shape solutions that are high-quality and promote independence. Represent Adult Social Care: Confident in chairing multi-agency meetings, you will proactively take the lead to ensure a social care perspective is actively represented. About You Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration AMHP, BIA or Practice Educator qualified. Proactive and passionate Social Worker who has a proven record of working complex cases and supporting other staff members. Ability to mentor both newly-qualified and experienced team members and to provide advice and guidance in complex situations. Significant Adult Social Care experience with a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations and guidance. Experience supporting adult's with a Learning Disability and Autism. Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards. An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages. The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention. Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers and other multi-agency professionals A passionate social worker who wants to develop and become part of the management team. Please note that the job role requires you to be mobile throughout an operational area. Therefore, the post holder will need to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle,or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means. Why Join Us? In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as "Good" with a score of 73% "The local authority had a good structure and processes in place to enable people to be supported successfully, and support people to remain independent and live healthy lives. The workforce was passionate about supporting people to achieve these outcomes and the local authority had good knowledge of their area, the people living there and the demographics." You can read the full report on the CQC website here. Our teams are busy but warm, friendly and supportive. Our fabulous team managers will help you manage your workload and develop your practice. We take your career just as seriously as you do, and we have a continuing professional development offer that's second to none. We welcome diversity because it makes us grow and we're determined to become a fully inclusive and an anti-racist organisation. What We Offer We'll support you to be your best and will offer: Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development Flexible working options Employee wellbeing and counselling Lease Car scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Factsand FAQ's about the LGPS. Volunteering leave 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals. Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC Payment of your Social Work England registration fees! Whatever you want to achieve in your social work career, you can do it here. *T&Cs Apply. Apply now. For more information contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Downloads Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours
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IT Expert Senior
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Hatfield, Hertfordshire
£1 to £2 a year
On-siteContractFull time
Join a leading independent technology and services provider as an IT Expert Senior. Job Overview: Role: IT Expert Senior Location: Hatfield Contract: 01-Sep-2026 to 01-Mar-2027 Clearance required: Govt Security clearance Pay Rates: Attractive daily rate (inside IR35) Time: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Summary of responsibilities: Require a VMware Principal Consultant to join the team who has strong VMware Cloud Foundation 5 skills and experience. The candidate must also be preparing for the VCF9 release certification - and the candidate must hold the VCP-VCF certification. Further VMware specialisations are also preferred, with vRealize Automation (Aria Automation) and vRealize Operations (Aria Operations) skills being in demand. More general automation skills, including PowerShell, python, and JavaScript will be beneficial in completing automation projects. The candidate will lead in designing and deploying VMware solutions and develop further customisations of customer's VCF deployments to maximise the use of the VCF9 features, including upgrades to VCF9. As this is an Associate Role for various roles dependent on changing requirements from the customers, this is a design & architectural role Daily tasks vary from designing VMware VCF solutions, deploying VCF solutions to automation tasks - as per the job description. How to Apply: If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Senior Designer
Tesco - Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Competitive
PermanentPart time
About the role As a Senior Integrated Designer, you will play a key role in defining, evolving and scaling Tesco’s visual brand expression across customer touchpoints. Working as part of the Creative Studio and in close partnership with Brand Expression, you will create distinctive design systems, assets and creative frameworks that bring our brand strategy to life, enabling consistent, high-quality execution across digital, print, social, in-store and motion channels. Combining strategic thinking with exceptional creative craft, you’ll help shape how customers experience the Tesco brand, translating brand principles into compelling and scalable creative solutions. As a trusted creative partner, you’ll contribute to the continued growth of Brand Expression capability within Creative Studio, championing innovation, consistency and creative excellence across the business. You will be responsible for • Developing and evolving Tesco’s visual brand expression across a range of customer-facing touchpoints. • Creating distinctive design systems, brand assets, toolkits and frameworks that drive consistency while allowing for creative flexibility. • Bringing brand strategy, positioning and principles to life through engaging and scalable creative solutions. • Ensuring brand assets and guidelines are consistently applied across digital, print, social, motion and in-store channels. • Collaborating closely with Brand Expression, Marketing Comms, Content, UX and Creative Studio teams to deliver seamless and connected brand experiences. • Championing exceptional creative craft and helping to raise the quality and consistency of design output across the business. • Influencing stakeholders through clear creative thinking, strong visual storytelling and well-articulated design rationale. • Staying ahead of emerging design, technology and motion trends, bringing fresh ideas and innovation into Tesco’s visual expression. • Supporting the development of new brand assets, creative frameworks and design principles that enhance brand distinctiveness. • Acting as a brand guardian, ensuring all work aligns with established standards while identifying opportunities to evolve and strengthen the brand. • Helping to grow Brand Expression capability within the Creative Studio by contributing to ways of working, processes and team development. • Coaching and supporting junior designers, freelancers and creative partners where required. • Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence. You will need • Significant experience in integrated design, brand design or visual identity development within an agency, in-house brand team or creative studio. • Proven experience creating, evolving and implementing brand identities, design systems, toolkits and scalable creative frameworks. • A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional creative craft across digital, print, motion and experiential touchpoints, with excellent typography, layout, art direction and visual storytelling skills. • Deep understanding of brand identity systems, visual expression, design principles and how to translate brand strategy into distinctive customer-facing creative solutions. • Confidence using Figma and modern design collaboration tools, with an understanding of DAM platforms and workflow management systems. • Experience developing adaptable, modular design approaches that work effectively across multiple channels, formats and customer touchpoints. • Strong presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners through clear creative rationale. • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, moving confidently between concept development, design execution and implementation. • A good understanding of digital-first design approaches, customer experience principles, animation and motion design, and emerging creative technologies. • Experience balancing brand consistency with creative innovation, experimentation and continuous improvement. • To be comfortable working within complex organisations, collaborating across multiple business functions and using agile ways of working and iterative design methodologies. • Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting designers and creative partners is desirable. What’s in it for you? We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. [1] Click Here to find out more! • Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary. • Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays). • Private medical insurance. • 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave. • Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing. The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco-careers.com/explore-our-world/colleague-benefits/ About Us You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues. At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you’re just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we’re here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support. We’re proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, [1] click here for more information. And if you’re interested in joining our team but don’t tick every box, don’t let that hold you back from applying. When you join us in this role, you’ll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment. References Visible links 1. https://www.tesco.com/careers/en-GB/accessibility> #VP30 tesco/VP/1020751/207531
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