Process Governance Analyst
Reed Talent Solutions - Bedford
PermanentFull time
Process Governance Analyst £45,000 per annum Bedford 12 Month FTC Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Process Governance Analyst. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why this role matters? The Process Governance Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and continuous development of the single SharePoint repository for Customer Directorate’s business processes, and the associated governance arrangements. The role will ensure that processes are maintained, governed and reported in line with the Process Design & Management Policy and standards. Acting as the central point of coordination for process governance, the postholder will support process owners, maintain the repository administration and governance workflows, monitor compliance, and provide reporting and management information that enables effective oversight and assurance. The role will also assist with the development and maintenance of organisational capability through guidance, training, templates etc. Process Governance Analyst £45,000 per annum Bedford 12 Month FTC Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Process Governance Analyst. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why this role matters? The Process Governance Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and continuous development of the single SharePoint repository for Customer Directorate’s business processes, and the associated governance arrangements. The role will ensure that processes are maintained, governed and reported in line with the Process Design & Management Policy and standards. Acting as the central point of coordination for process governance, the postholder will support process owners, maintain the repository administration and governance workflows, monitor compliance, and provide reporting and management information that enables effective oversight and assurance. The role will also assist with the development and maintenance of organisational capability through guidance, training, templates etc. Key Responsibilities Maintain and administer MaPS’ SharePoint repository for business processes, ensuring process governance records and metadata remain accurate and up to date. Monitor process governance activities, including approvals, review dates and outstanding actions, supporting resolution or escalation of issues where required. Configure and maintain SharePoint workflows, notifications and reporting solutions to support efficient repository administration, process governance and continuous improvement. Produce and maintain repository reporting and management information to support operational oversight, governance assurance and decision-making. Provide day-to-day support to colleagues using the Process Repository, responding to queries and helping users follow agreed standards and processes. Scope and triage requests for process mapping, process updates and repository changes, ensuring requests are logged, prioritised and routed appropriately. Maintain and improve process management guidance, templates, training materials and supporting content within the Process Governance SharePoint Hub. Assist with the delivery of training and guidance on process mapping, BPMN 2.0 standards, process governance and continuous improvement tools and techniques to support organisational capability building. You will need to demonstrate the following experience; Essential • Experience configuring SharePoint sites, lists, libraries and power automate workflows. • Knowledge of BPMN 2.0 and experience creating or maintaining process maps. • Experience producing reports and management information to support decision-making. • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, including providing user support and guidance. • Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with an interest in continuous improvement. Desirable • Experience of Power BI, Power Automate or other Microsoft 365 reporting and automation tools. • Experience developing guidance materials, templates or delivering training to colleagues. • Familiarity with process governance, process architecture, operational improvement or quality assurance environments About Us The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK. At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values: Caring We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform. Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact. Our Inclusive Working Environment By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.” Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity. What We Offer Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary) Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains Cycle to work Scheme Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs Life assurance scheme Give as you earn scheme Employee assistance programme (EAP) PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) Enhanced family and sick pay Paid volunteering (2 days a year) Recognition Scheme Discounts portal to numerous retailers Flexible Working At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Career Development In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process. Reserve List If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required. Application Process The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website. Step 1: Submit Your Application Open: 24/09/2026 | Deadline: 08/10/2026 To apply, please submit the following document: Your most up-to-date CV Step 2: Telephone Interview Between 24/09/2026 – 08/10/2026 If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a telephone interview with one of our recruiters. This is an opportunity to: Discuss your experience in more detail Learn more about the role and our organisation Ask any questions you may have Step 3: Final Stage Interview Hosted on W/c 02/11/2026 Successful candidates from the telephone interview will be invited to attend a remote interview over Microsoft Teams. This stage will include: A series of competency-based interview questions A task to test your technical knowledge We follow fair, open, and merit ‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. Job Reference: MaPS01316 Close Date: 08/10/2026
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Research Statistician
Reed Talent Solutions - Bedford
PermanentFull time
Research Statistician £62,000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Research Statistician This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why This Role Matters In this role, you'll analyse and interpret complex, large-scale population datasets to generate insights that help shape organisational strategy, public policy, and services that support financial wellbeing across the UK. Working with a range of nationally recognised datasets, you'll provide expert statistical analysis and modelling that informs evidence-based decision-making and contributes to improving outcomes for millions of people. You'll join a collaborative team of researchers and analysts who are passionate about using data to drive meaningful change You’ll join a team that’s passionate, collaborative, and driven by the belief that financial confidence should be something everyone can access. What You’ll Be Doing The Research Statistician will report directly to Senior Statistician and will be responsible for: Analysing and interpreting data from both internal surveys (e.g., MoneyView, Children and Young People Financial Wellbeing survey) and external datasets (e.g., Financial Lives, Wealth & Assets Survey, Understanding Society). Applying expert knowledge in statistical and data-modelling techniques to support strategic decisions and policy making. Collaborating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders. Work cross-functionally with other teams and analysts across the organisation. Providing support for ad-hoc research and data-related requests. What You’ll Bring To be successful in this role, you’ll need: Strong knowledge of quantitative research methods and experience in interpreting and analysing survey data. Proficiency in statistical and data-modelling tools and techniques, such as survey sampling, weighting, imputation, regression analysis, and more. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate technical analysis and findings to a non-technical audience effectively. A degree in a relevant field such as mathematics, statistics, or significant experience in research and data analysis. Experience with statistical packages like SPSS, Stata, R, Python, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools like Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Skills: Experience with longitudinal datasets. Familiarity with a variety of data sources, including administrative or operational datasets. Skills in data visualisation techniques, including geographic maps (choropleths). Understanding of financial wellbeing, debt advice, or money guidance related areas. About Us MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money. Our values guide how we work together: Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships Transforming – creating impact that truly matters We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. What We Offer 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary) Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000) Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs Life assurance EAP Assist & Life Enhanced family and sick pay 2 paid volunteering days Recognition scheme Retail discounts portal Flexible Working We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results. Career Development We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices. Important Information About Applying Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites. MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment. If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: Application Submission Applications open: 28 th September 2026 Closing date: 12 th October 2026 To apply, please submit: Your most up-to-date CV A cover letter of no more than 500 words explaining: What interests you about this opportunity. Why you believe you would be a good fit for the role. What skills, experience, or personal qualities you would bring to the team. We encourage candidates to use the cover letter as an opportunity to showcase their motivation, communication style, and personality, alongside the experience outlined in their CV. Step 2: Telephone Interview Taking place between: 29 th September 2026 and 14 th October 2026 Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to an informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This conversation will provide an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail, explore your interest in the role, and answer any questions you may have about the position and organisation. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 22 nd and 23 rd October 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Microsoft Teams. The interview will last approximately one hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. During the interview, you will be asked a series of competency and experience-based questions designed to assess your technical expertise, analytical thinking, communication skills, and suitability for the role. Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. Job Reference: MaPS01325 Close Date: 12/10/2026 Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: Application Submission Applications open: 28 th September 2026 Closing date: 12 th October 2026 To apply, please submit: Your most up-to-date CV A cover letter of no more than 500 words explaining: What interests you about this opportunity. Why you believe you would be a good fit for the role. What skills, experience, or personal qualities you would bring to the team. We encourage candidates to use the cover letter as an opportunity to showcase their motivation, communication style, and personality, alongside the experience outlined in their CV. Step 2: Telephone Interview Taking place between: 29 th September 2026 and 14 th October 2026 Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to an informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This conversation will provide an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail, explore your interest in the role, and answer any questions you may have about the position and organisation. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 22 nd and 23 rd October 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Microsoft Teams. The interview will last approximately one hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. During the interview, you will be asked a series of competency and experience-based questions designed to assess your technical expertise, analytical thinking, communication skills, and suitability for the role. Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. Job Reference: MaPS01325 Close Date: 12/10/2026
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Operations Manager
Reed Talent Solutions - London
PermanentFull time
At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams. If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you. The Opportunity: We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised Operations Manager to join our Defence & Security Operations team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of two core events while also supporting DSEI UK & Germany. The role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple priorities. Based in the UK, the role will be primarily flexi-office based (2 WFH days/week), with some travel required, including significant onsite presence during live events. The successful candidate must be adaptable and confident operating in high-pressure event environments, ensuring seamless execution and operational excellence across both markets. We are looking for an individual ready to take the next step into an Operations Manager role, with notable experience in the exhibitions industry. The Candidate: We are looking for an exceptionally organised and proactive individual who can champion the fulfilment of a broad range of assigned duties. The successful candidate will have a methodical approach, have high attention to detail and be able to simultaneously manage a number of tasks. The role will mainly be flexi-office based however will require onsite work at live events. Here’s who we are looking for: You enjoy being organised and anticipating people’s needs You love being creative; you dream big, adopt new ways of working and get a thrill from being innovative You relish facing new challenges: you react, adapt and welcome change You are obsessed with positive customer experiences and outcomes. You want to develop your skillset by being exposed to a broad range of experiences and people You like to challenge assumptions and make decisions based on customer insight Key Responsibilities: Support the end‑to‑end operational delivery of a major launch event in Germany. Manage key elements of the event operations budget, including forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting to the Head of Operations. Negotiate supplier and contractor costs to ensure maximum value and cost efficiency. Work effectively within defined budget parameters and adapt to changing financial requirements. Collaborate closely with the Senior Operations Manager, Head of Operations, venue partners, exhibitors, and internal teams to support all build and breakdown activities in line with Health & Safety regulations and Clarion EMEA standards. Manage the development of risk assessments and ongoing health & safety planning. Manage the maintenance of accurate and compliant health & safety documentation for the event, producing a complete and verified Health & Safety file. Attend relevant health & safety training sessions and engage proactively with internal training programmes. Liaise with production, marketing, sales, and finance teams to ensure alignment across all event elements. Bring creative, solution‑focused thinking to enhance event delivery and contribute innovative ideas. Produce and communicate accurate technical information for exhibitors, including the creation of an exhibitor manual/zone. Ensure full delivery and fulfilment of exhibitor packages. Develop detailed signage schedules and oversee implementation. Ensure the show build meets all plans, specifications, and quality expectations working closely with contractors. Manage contractors and suppliers before, during, and after the event to ensure seamless delivery. Assist with the creation and coordination of build, delivery, and breakdown schedules. Respond effectively to exhibitor and contractor needs both in the office and onsite—maintaining composure in high‑pressure environments. Oversee the ordering and management of all onsite furniture and equipment. Maintain organised records, manage meeting schedules, take minutes, and handle follow‑up communications. Manage event staffing levels to ensure adequate coverage throughout the exhibition. Support post‑event evaluation and contribute to continuous improvement. Participate in regular internal meetings as well as external client discussions. Contribute to the company’s Operations Group as an active member. Handle customer data confidently and in compliance with GDPR and other data privacy requirements. Be available to travel internationally as required. Represent Clarion Events professionally at all times. Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours: Experience in the conference and exhibition industry or with a background in live events . Proven Health and Safety experience. Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively. Strong attention to detail. Customer focussed mindset. Confident communicator – an ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing with a wide range of personalities and levels of seniority. Experience managing budget tracking or cost control. Willingness to travel internationally as required. Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and proactive approach. Able to meet deadlines and respond to challenges in a fast-paced environment. Computer literate: proficient, versed, and working knowledge of various programmes and systems i.e. MS Office, Outlook. Experience with other web-based platforms like Salesforce, Pardot or Workday would be an advantage. About Clarion Events Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. ( https://clarionevents.com/welcome ) Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ( https://www.blackstone.com/ ) Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count. Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight. Benefits 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year) Employees on a permanent or fixed-term contract are gifted an extra day of leave that can be used for a celebration of your choosing, e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali, etc. Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays) Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP) Mentoring Programme Season Ticket Loan Cycle to Work Schemes Free on-site gym and shower facilities Free eyesight tests Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees Our Values PASSION We deliver all our events with passion for people, the environment and businesses. We form connections with those who are just as passionate about what they do as we are. We always strive to exceed expectations and celebrate success. We love what we do, and it shows. CARE We care about our people and our products and work tirelessly to achieve lasting connections and satisfaction for ourselves, our customers and the businesses they support. We really get people - everyone is welcome. IMAGINATION Everything is possible. We constantly challenge the status quo and create amazing experiences and opportunities. We take huge satisfaction in solving problems. As open-minded and fun-loving people, the sky is our limit. TRUST We trust our skills, people and partners to deliver extraordinary events our customers have come to rely on. We support everyone around us and always learn through our experiences. We are honest and straight forward. You can always rely on us. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and recognise that every member of the team makes a vital contribution. Clarion embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote these principles in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or providing opportunities for promotion, we will: • Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background, and make the best use of their talents; • Ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against; • Select the best person for the role based on their skills, qualifications and abilities. This statement sets out our commitment to equal opportunities and to preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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Marketing Executive
Reed Talent Solutions - London
PermanentFull time
At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams. If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you. The Opportunity: We're looking for an enthusiastic, articulate marketer with sharp copywriting instincts and a solid grasp of core marketing principles; someone who can take a good idea and help turn it into a campaign that sells tickets. You'll join our Motoring Portfolio as Marketing Executive, taking a hands-on role in the campaigns behind three premier shows: · Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show - the UK's biggest classic car show and the world's largest gathering of vehicle clubs · Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show - the UK's biggest event dedicated to restoring, maintaining and preserving classic cars. · Race Retro – The Motorsport Show - the UK's pre-season home for circuit racing, rallying and club motorsport, bringing together racing drivers and enthusiasts alike. The scale of this portfolio for ‘best in market’ events covers over 150,000 sqm of gross floor space, showcases around 4,500 vehicles, hosts 1,300 exhibitors and 380 vehicle clubs, and welcomes more than 110,000 visitors a year. About the Shows Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show: We are the UK's largest indoor car show, held annually at the NEC Birmingham. This year's show runs from 13 to 15 November 2026, spanning seven halls with 320+ vehicle clubs and over 3,000 classic vehicles on display. The show regularly welcomes TV celebrities such as Richard Hammond and celebrates the heritage and culture of classic motoring. Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show: We are the UK's biggest 'season opener' show, covering everything to do with restoring and maintaining a classic car, from expert advice to the parts and tools needed to get the job done. For many owners, it's the first stop of the year when planning their next project or getting their classic ready for the summer season. Race Retro: We are the UK's only pre-season event combining live rally action, top motorsport brands, iconic race cars and interviews with motorsport legends. A different crowd again, drawn by competition and speed as much as motorsport history. The Candidate: We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, articulate and dedicated Marketing Executive to assist the Campaign Manager to support and deliver a highly focused and powerful marketing campaign across multiple events. The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the marketing disciplines, marketing experience, event industry, as well as good communication and organisational skills and the ability to work well in a fast paced environment are essential. The candidate will also be comfortable writing and briefing in a strong, specific brand voice rather than generic event marketing copy. Digital marketing experience is a benefit. Key Responsibilities: · Assist in the organisation and implementation of multi-channel promotional activities. · Work closely with the in-house design team to create artwork in line with event branding. · Write copy to a high standard in line with developed event branding, tone of voice and messaging, including newsletters, web and campaign copy. · Support delivery of paid digital campaigns across Meta, Google and TikTok, including budget assistance and optimising performance to drive ticket sales. · Build and implement targeted email campaigns, automation and segmentation through Pardot. · Maintain event websites and contribute to their ongoing development, conversion rate optimisation and SEO. · Implement organic and paid social media campaigns, utilising the full functionality of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and other channels to grow followers and drive reach. · Collaborate with the in-house video editor to produce organic social content, including short-form video for TikTok and YouTube Shorts. · Administer processes to comply with the data strategy and implementation of Direct Marketing, liaising with Marketing Operations to support data collection, analysis and reporting. · Develop and maintain systems and processes for Exhibitor and Car Club marketing assets and communications, Pardot analysis, ticket reporting and GA/digital reporting. · Build and maintain relationships with official partners and media partners, supporting joint marketing activity and co-branded content. · Manage the show's general inbox, acting as first point of contact to maintain strong relationships with visitors, clubs and exhibitors. · Support the Campaign Manager in the market intelligence gathering process. · Provide the Campaign Manager with ongoing and comprehensive post-campaign reports and recommendations for future improvement. · Support onsite marketing and visitor experience delivery during the live shows. · Remain up to date with the latest communications tools and continuously assess their deployment to improve marketing effectiveness, especially digital. Knowledge: · Understanding of the core marketing disciplines and what each can deliver · Good knowledge of portfolio products · Understanding of SEO fundamentals and how organic search performance is measured (rankings vs. click-through) · Understanding of paid social and paid search advertising principles (Meta, Google, TikTok) · Good knowledge of digital marketing channels and processes · Good knowledge of both on and offline marketing · Understanding of email marketing and marketing automation principles · Understanding of design and print processes · Understanding of content and social media formats, including short-form video · Understanding of databases and segmentation techniques · Understanding of tracking and response reporting · Familiarity with GA4, Google Search Console, website CMS, Pardot and Treasure Data desirable Personal Attributes: · Good communication skills, both verbal and written · Proactive with a strong sense of personal initiative, comfortable taking ownership of tasks with guidance · Excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic, able to balance a varied and dynamic workload · Self-motivated, determined and keen to develop and learn quickly · A positive outlook and a team player · Calm under pressure · Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams Skills: · An excellent understanding of digital marketing · Project management, planning and organisational skills · Excellent copywriting, proofing, grammar and analytical skills · Comfortable writing to a distinctive, specific brand tone rather than generic marketing copy · Confident reviewing and briefing external agencies against a tone-of-voice or creative brief · Good administration · Negotiation skills · Financial awareness About Clarion Events Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. ( https://clarionevents.com/welcome ) Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ( https://www.blackstone.com/ ) Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count. Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight. Benefits 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year) Employees on a permanent or fixed-term contract are gifted an extra day of leave that can be used for a celebration of your choosing, e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali, etc. Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays) Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP) Mentoring Programme Season Ticket Loan Cycle to Work Schemes Free on-site gym and shower facilities Free eyesight tests Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees Our Values PASSION We deliver all our events with passion for people, the environment and businesses. We form connections with those who are just as passionate about what they do as we are. We always strive to exceed expectations and celebrate success. We love what we do, and it shows. CARE We care about our people and our products and work tirelessly to achieve lasting connections and satisfaction for ourselves, our customers and the businesses they support. We really get people - everyone is welcome. IMAGINATION Everything is possible. We constantly challenge the status quo and create amazing experiences and opportunities. We take huge satisfaction in solving problems. As open-minded and fun-loving people, the sky is our limit. TRUST We trust our skills, people and partners to deliver extraordinary events our customers have come to rely on. We support everyone around us and always learn through our experiences. We are honest and straight forward. You can always rely on us. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and recognise that every member of the team makes a vital contribution. Clarion embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote these principles in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or providing opportunities for promotion, we will: • Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background, and make the best use of their talents; • Ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against; • Select the best person for the role based on their skills, qualifications and abilities. This statement sets out our commitment to equal opportunities and to preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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Test Engineer
Reed Talent Solutions - Bedford, Bedfordshire
PermanentFull time
We’re committed to transforming financial wellbeing across the UK and our vision is to see better financial futures for everyone in need. We are an arm’s length body of UK Government, sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions. We also engage with HM Treasury, which is responsible for policy on financial capability and debt advice. We strive to be a fully inclusive employer, attracting and retaining diverse talent and creating a culture where colleagues thrive and deliver their best performance. The role Our Test Engineer will need to be a self-starter and work as the go-to person within the Agile team, this is where you may need to write scripts from scratch using languages and tools that correspond with the wider organisation Key accountabilities As the Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the following: Set up an Automated Test capability that fits within the wider QA Strategy Create and own the processes for selecting automated testing Select and own the automation tools Monitor and own the use of test automation Embed Automates Testing into the wider QA Strategy Support Projects with Test Automation Work with projects to define what automation is valid Create the automated scripts to support these tests Set up the scheduling and reporting of these scripts so information is easily accessible Support Agile Teams with Test Automation Work with Agile teams to maintain high-quality automated testing Link Agile outputs to wider automation testing, if applicable. Create and manage a regression library Establish a library of automated tests suitable for constant regression testing Create a control process for this library to ensure it remains relevant Own and champion the use of Automated Testing s part of the wider QA Strategy Work with stakeholders to promote the benefit of using appropriate automation Define the characteristics of successful automated testing Seek out opportunities to increase or innovate the Test Automation process Skills & experience It is essential for the Test Engineer to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Knowledge of modern test practices & test frameworks Experience in functional and non-functional testing, with the ability to plan, design, script and execute tests Ability to script Automation tests, including aspects such as data matrices and cross-browser functionality using Python Experience with automation test tools, preferably Selenium, LoadRunner, TestComplete or UFT Understanding of how to break down problems and solutions into small, independent deliverables for iterative development Familiarity with Scrum and general principles and practices of Agile development Ability to communicate with multiple levels of stakeholders, both technical and non-technical Ability to work comfortably in a team or individually, switching between both regularly Desirable Skills: ISTQB® Certified Tester Foundation Level ISTQB® Certified Tester Advanced Level - Test Automation Engineer Experience in full SDLC process Knowledge of other OOP Languages such as Java, .Net, Javascript etc Manual testing skillset Experience in Agile methodologies, including ability to work as part of a Scrum team Other What Money and Pensions Service can offer you? Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary) Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains Cycle to work Scheme Subsidised eye test & flu jabs Life assurance scheme Give as you earn scheme Employee assistance programme (EAP) PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) Enhanced family and sick pay Paid volunteering (2 days a year) Recognition Scheme Discounts portal to numerous retailers Other What Money and Pensions Service can offer you? Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays Pension scheme - contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary) Interest-free loan to help you buy season tickets for buses and trains Cycle to work Scheme Subsidised eye test & flu jabs Life assurance scheme Give as you earn scheme Employee assistance programme (EAP) PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) Enhanced family and sick pay Paid volunteering (2 days a year) Recognition Scheme Discounts portal to numerous retailers
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Data Insights Lead
Reed Talent Solutions - Bedford
PermanentFull time
Data Insights Lead £80,000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid working Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Data Insights Lead. As the Data & Insights Lead for the National Pensions Connection Service, you will lead the service's data, reporting, analytics, and insight capability. You will be responsible for ensuring there is a single, trusted and authoritative view of service performance across the pensions dashboards ecosystem, enabling informed decision-making by senior leaders, regulators, government departments, delivery partners and dashboard providers. You will define and deliver the service's data and insight strategy, ensuring data is transformed into actionable intelligence that drives service performance, continuous improvement, regulatory reporting, and benefits realisation. Working closely with Data Engineering, Product, Operations and external suppliers, you will ensure the service's reporting, analytics and monitoring capabilities are robust, scalable and aligned to organisational and regulatory requirements. A key aspect of the role will be establishing strong data governance, ensuring data quality, consistency, transparency and appropriate controls across a piece of National Digital Infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Data & Insights function for the National Pensions Connection Service, providing strategic direction for reporting, analytics, monitoring and performance management. Develop and communicate a clear vision for how data and insight will support operational performance, service improvement and long-term strategic objectives. Establish and maintain a single, trusted source of performance information across the pensions dashboards ecosystem. Lead the production of executive reporting, performance insights and data-driven recommendations for senior leadership, governance boards and external stakeholders. Ensure the service maintains robust data governance practices, including data quality management, metadata standards, reporting controls, auditability and compliance with regulatory requirements. Oversee relationships with regulators and government stakeholders, supporting reporting obligations and the provision of accurate, timely and transparent information. Work closely with Data Engineering, Product and Architecture teams to ensure reporting and analytical requirements are incorporated into data products and platforms. Lead the development of self-service reporting capabilities that enable users to access trusted information without reliance on bespoke analysis. Oversee benefits realisation measurement and performance evaluation, ensuring the service can demonstrate outcomes and value delivered over time. Manage and develop a multidisciplinary matrix team of analysts and insight professionals, providing coaching, mentoring and professional leadership. Promote a culture of evidence-based decision making, continuous improvement and data literacy across the service and wider organisation. Ensure monitoring, operational intelligence and analytical capabilities evolve alongside service growth and increasing transaction volumes. Essential Skills and Experience: Essential: Significant experience leading data, analytics, business intelligence or insight functions within large, complex organisations, with responsibility for setting strategy, priorities and operating models. Strong understanding of data governance, including data quality management, data standards, metadata, lineage, information management, reporting controls and regulatory compliance. Proven technical experience delivering analytics and reporting solutions using a range of tools and technologies such as Power BI, AWS QuickSight, Tableau, SQL, Python, Databricks or equivalent platforms. Demonstrable ability to translate complex data and technical information into clear, compelling and actionable insights for senior leaders, regulators and non-technical stakeholders. Experience managing multidisciplinary analytical teams and collaborating effectively across product, engineering, operations and external delivery partners to drive evidence-based decision making and continuous improvement Desirable: Experience working within pensions, financial services, government or other regulated sectors. Experience supporting large-scale digital transformation programmes, data-sharing ecosystems or national digital services. Knowledge of pensions dashboards, pension administration or financial wellbeing services Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call. Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview. Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation. Everything we do aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. About Us MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money. Our values guide how we work together: Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships Transforming – creating impact that truly matters We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. What We Offer 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%) Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000) Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs Life assurance EAP Assist & Life Enhanced family and sick pay 2 paid volunteering days Recognition scheme Retail discounts portal Flexible Working We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford ‑ based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results. About Us MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money. Our values guide how we work together: Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships Transforming – creating impact that truly matters We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. What We Offer 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Pension (2:1 matched contribution up to 10%) Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000) Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs Life assurance EAP Assist & Life Enhanced family and sick pay 2 paid volunteering days Recognition scheme Retail discounts portal Flexible Working We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford ‑ based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results.
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Policy Manager
Reed Talent Solutions - Bedford
PermanentFull time
Policy Manager £64,000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Policy Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why This Role Matters As Policy Manager, you will help develop the policy, standards, and guidance that support the pensions dashboards service, ensuring legislative requirements are translated into operational requirements for industry and service delivery teams. Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, you will provide expert policy advice to service delivery/operations, engage with stakeholders across government and the pensions landscape, monitor the health of the dashboards ecosystem and systemic risks, and develop enforceable standards that support industry compliance, support the management of the dashboards ecosystem, and deliver consistency for service users. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced policy professional who enjoys working at the intersection of legislation, regulation, and delivery. What You’ll Be Doing The Policy Manager will report to the Head of Policy and Standards and will: Monitor service and industry performance, identifying performance issues and risks to provide evidence-based policy advice. Provide policy leadership in matrix teams to align service delivery and operations with legislative and regulatory frameworks and government policy objectives. Support the development and continuous improvement of clear, enforceable standards for pension providers and schemes and pensions dashboard providers, assessing their effectiveness. Work closely with regulators and the Department for Work and Pensions to develop shared policy positions. Communicate and represent policy positions and standards to external stakeholders including industry parties, government, regulators, and other key stakeholders. Analyse the impact of emerging policies, legislation, and regulations on the service and its customers, sharing insights and identifying strategic opportunities and risks. Collaborate with service strategy teams to ensure policy/legal alignment; with operations teams to support operational decision-making and escalation; with data and insights to identify risks and compliance issues; and with research and evaluation colleagues to build the evidence base for the service. What You’ll Bring To be successful in this role, you’ll need: Proven experience in leading policy development and translating policy and/or legislation into service delivery requirements or operational practice. Strong relationship management skills, able to engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence and build consensus. Excellent organisational skills, able to balance competing priorities and manage work flexibly and adaptively, keeping track of timelines, and ensuring high quality outputs. Experience of working with data and insights to support understanding of product/service impact, compliance/performance and risks. Experience of working in UK pensions policy. Desirable: Understanding of government operations and pensions/financial services regulation. Experience in policy development within the public sector. About Us MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money. Our values guide how we work together: Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships Transforming – creating impact that truly matters We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. What We Offer 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary) Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000) Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs Life assurance EAP Assist & Life Enhanced family and sick pay 2 paid volunteering days Recognition scheme Retail discounts portal Flexible Working We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results. Career Development We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices. Important Information About Applying Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites. MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment. If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 09 th October 2026 I Closing date: 25 th October 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Along with a cover letter no more than 500 words, highlighting how you meet the criteria of the job specification. Step 2: Telephone Interview Taking place between: 13 th October 2026 – 27 th October 2026 Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 12th November 2026 – 13th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include competency‑based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. Job Reference: MaPS01330 Close Date: 25/10/2026 Important Information About Applying Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites. MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment. If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 09 th October 2026 I Closing date: 25 th October 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Along with a cover letter no more than 500 words, highlighting how you meet the criteria of the job specification. Step 2: Telephone Interview Taking place between: 13 th October 2026 – 27 th October 2026 Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 12th November 2026 – 13th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include competency‑based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. Job Reference: MaPS01330 Close Date: 25/10/2026
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Policy Manager
Reed Talent Solutions - Bedford
PermanentFull time
Policy Manager £64,000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid Working Ready to make a real difference? Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as our Policy Manager. This is your chance to play a meaningful role in helping people across the UK build stronger financial futures and to do it as part of a supportive, energetic team. Why This Role Matters As Policy Manager, you will help develop the policy, standards, and guidance that support the pensions dashboards service, ensuring legislative requirements are translated into operational requirements for industry and service delivery teams. Working within a collaborative, cross-functional environment, you will provide expert policy advice to service delivery/operations, engage with stakeholders across government and the pensions landscape, monitor the health of the dashboards ecosystem and systemic risks, and develop enforceable standards that support industry compliance, support the management of the dashboards ecosystem, and deliver consistency for service users. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced policy professional who enjoys working at the intersection of legislation, regulation, and delivery. What You’ll Be Doing The Policy Manager will report to the Head of Policy and Standards and will: Monitor service and industry performance, identifying performance issues and risks to provide evidence-based policy advice. Provide policy leadership in matrix teams to align service delivery and operations with legislative and regulatory frameworks and government policy objectives. Support the development and continuous improvement of clear, enforceable standards for pension providers and schemes and pensions dashboard providers, assessing their effectiveness. Work closely with regulators and the Department for Work and Pensions to develop shared policy positions. Communicate and represent policy positions and standards to external stakeholders including industry parties, government, regulators, and other key stakeholders. Analyse the impact of emerging policies, legislation, and regulations on the service and its customers, sharing insights and identifying strategic opportunities and risks. Collaborate with service strategy teams to ensure policy/legal alignment; with operations teams to support operational decision-making and escalation; with data and insights to identify risks and compliance issues; and with research and evaluation colleagues to build the evidence base for the service. What You’ll Bring To be successful in this role, you’ll need: Proven experience in leading policy development and translating policy and/or legislation into service delivery requirements or operational practice. Strong relationship management skills, able to engage with internal and external stakeholders to influence and build consensus. Excellent organisational skills, able to balance competing priorities and manage work flexibly and adaptively, keeping track of timelines, and ensuring high quality outputs. Experience of working with data and insights to support understanding of product/service impact, compliance/performance and risks. Experience of working in UK pensions policy. Desirable: Understanding of government operations and pensions/financial services regulation. Experience in policy development within the public sector. About Us MaPS is based in bright, modern offices in Bedford, and we’re here to help people across the UK feel more confident and informed about their money. Our values guide how we work together: Caring – for colleagues and the communities we support Connecting – building supportive, positive relationships Transforming – creating impact that truly matters We’re proud to foster an inclusive, welcoming culture. Our colleague networks include LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health and ethnicity groups — and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. What We Offer 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary) Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme (up to £3,000) Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs Life assurance EAP Assist & Life Enhanced family and sick pay 2 paid volunteering days Recognition scheme Retail discounts portal Flexible Working We believe work should fit around life. This Bedford‑based role offers genuine flexibility so you can balance work, family, and personal commitments. We come together for purposeful team collaboration to stay connected and drive great results. Career Development We love supporting internal growth and progression, while continuing to follow fair and open Civil Service recruitment practices. Important Information About Applying Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites. MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment. If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 09 th October 2026 I Closing date: 25 th October 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Along with a cover letter no more than 500 words, highlighting how you meet the criteria of the job specification. Step 2: Telephone Interview Taking place between: 13 th October 2026 – 27 th October 2026 Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 12th November 2026 – 13th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include competency‑based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. Job Reference: MaPS01330 Close Date: 25/10/2026 Important Information About Applying Please apply only via official MaPS links - we can’t accept applications via email or unauthorised sites. MaPS is unable to offer visa sponsorship. Reserve List: If you're successful at interview, we may place you on a reserve list for up to 6 months. If a similar role becomes available, you may be offered it without the need for another assessment. If you believe your application hasn’t followed the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles, you can contact resourcing@maps.org.uk. If unresolved, you may then contact the Civil Service Commission. Our Recruitment Process We keep things simple, fair, and transparent: Step 1: CV Submission Applications open: 09 th October 2026 I Closing date: 25 th October 2026 Please submit your most up-to-date CV, highlighting your skills and experience that align with the job specifications. Along with a cover letter no more than 500 words, highlighting how you meet the criteria of the job specification. Step 2: Telephone Interview Taking place between: 13 th October 2026 – 27 th October 2026 Candidates who meet the initial criteria will be invited to a friendly and informal telephone interview with the Reed team. This is an opportunity to discuss your experience in more detail and learn more about the role. Step 3: Final Stage Interview Scheduled for: 12th November 2026 – 13th November 2026 (Dates subject to change) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a final interview via Teams. Interviews will last 1 hour and will be conducted by a panel of three. The interview will include competency‑based questions to assess your skills, behaviours, and alignment with the role. We follow fair, open, and merit‑based recruitment in line with the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. Job Reference: MaPS01330 Close Date: 25/10/2026
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Assistant Producer
Reed Talent Solutions - London
PermanentFull time
At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams. If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you. The Opportunity: This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in one of the most exciting and growing sectors in the world - Africa’s Power Sector. The EnergyNet team is made up of around 20 people who are all passionate about the work we do in a supportive and collaborative environment. The candidate will work closely with the Head of Production to conceptualise, produce and deliver EnergyNet’s portfolio of events. About EnergyNet EnergyNet is a multiple award-winning and long running producer of investment conferences and news for Africa’s energy sector. Best known for the Africa Energy Forum, the longest running flagship forum for decision makers in Africa’s energy sector, which attracts over 25 Ministers of Energy and close to 3,000 participants each year. EnergyNet also produces region-specific investment meetings focusing on the power generation potential of some of the world’s most exciting emerging markets. Recent event locations include Cape Town, Nairobi, Barcelona, Washington, Accra and Livingstone. About YES! More recently, EnergyNet launched YES! This is a mission to empower the youth in Africa to succeed in with their careers in the energy sector and take their destiny into their own hands through access to knowledge and connections. In 2025 EnergyNet hosted the largest gathering (conference) of youth in the energy sector in the world with 6,000 young people registered to attend in Cape Town. Key Responsibilities: • The Assistant Producer plays a pivotal role in the end-to-end lifecycle of events. You will work closely with production, sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop and deliver cutting-edge event agendas, this includes securing high-level speakers and ensuring excellent on-site delivery. Content & Agenda Development • Market Research: Conduct in-depth desk and in person research with industry professionals to identify emerging trends, market challenges, and hot topics. • Agenda Drafting: Assist in structuring compelling, commercial conference agendas and writing engaging session descriptions. • Session Ownership: Propose and manage interactive formats like panel discussions, keynote presentations, and roundtable sessions. Speaker Acquisition & Management • Sourcing Speakers: Identify, invite, and secure high-level subject matter experts, C-suite executives, Ministers, government officials and thought leaders. • Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for speakers, managing all pre-event communication, presentation deadlines, and logistical needs. Briefing: • Prepare speaker briefing notes, conduct preparatory calls, and oversee on-site speaker management during the live event. Collaboration with Marketing, Sales and Operations Teams • Marketing Support: Provide key content points, speaker quotes, and industry insights to the marketing team for promotional emails, reports and campaigns. • Sales Alignment: Collaborate with delegate sales and sponsorship teams to ensure the program delivers tangible value to sponsors and attendees. • Logistics & Operations: Work alongside the operations team to coordinate AV requirements, room layouts, catering, and delegate registration. Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours: Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours: • Strong ability to grasp complex industry topics and translate them into commercially viable, audience-pulling agendas. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a flawless command of the English language for copywriting. • Confidence in networking and negotiating with senior-level executives and industry stakeholders. • Ability to manage competing deadlines, multi-task, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. • A passion to deliver high quality work through collaborative teamwork. • Outstanding customer service skills delivered through engagement by phone and in person. • Excellent attention to detail. • Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Excellent team player. • Language skills would be an advantage (French, Portuguese, Spanish) but not essential. • An interest in Africa’s energy and infrastructure sector and a strong willingness to learn about the sector. • Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required. About Clarion Events Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. ( https://clarionevents.com/welcome ) Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. ( https://www.blackstone.com/ ) Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count. Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight. Benefits 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year) Employees on a permanent or fixed-term contract are gifted an extra day of leave that can be used for a celebration of your choosing, e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali, etc. Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays) Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Health Cash Plan Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP) Mentoring Programme Season Ticket Loan Cycle to Work Schemes Free on-site gym and shower facilities Free eyesight tests Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees Our Values PASSION We deliver all our events with passion for people, the environment and businesses. We form connections with those who are just as passionate about what they do as we are. We always strive to exceed expectations and celebrate success. We love what we do, and it shows. CARE We care about our people and our products and work tirelessly to achieve lasting connections and satisfaction for ourselves, our customers and the businesses they support. We really get people - everyone is welcome. IMAGINATION Everything is possible. We constantly challenge the status quo and create amazing experiences and opportunities. We take huge satisfaction in solving problems. As open-minded and fun-loving people, the sky is our limit. TRUST We trust our skills, people and partners to deliver extraordinary events our customers have come to rely on. We support everyone around us and always learn through our experiences. We are honest and straight forward. You can always rely on us. Equal Opportunities We encourage employees to be open and confident and recognise that every member of the team makes a vital contribution. Clarion embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote these principles in all of our business activities. When recruiting new employees or providing opportunities for promotion, we will: • Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background, and make the best use of their talents; • Ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against; • Select the best person for the role based on their skills, qualifications and abilities. This statement sets out our commitment to equal opportunities and to preventing discrimination in the workplace.
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Data Product Manager
Reed Talent Solutions - Bedford
PermanentFull time
Product Manager - Data Products £57000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid Working Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Data Product Manager. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by shaping, delivering and continuously improving data products that support the National Pensions Connection Service, the Pensions Dashboard and MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard programmes. You will be responsible for helping turn complex service, reporting, analytics and performance needs into trusted data products that enable informed decision-making across the pensions dashboards ecosystem, delivering value for internal users and key external stakeholders including senior leaders, regulators, government departments, delivery partners and dashboard providers. You will lead the product direction for data products that provide a single, trusted and authoritative view of service performance. Working closely with Data Engineering, BI, Product, Operations and external suppliers, you will define user needs, shape roadmaps and backlogs, prioritise delivery, and ensure reporting, analytics and monitoring capabilities are robust, scalable and aligned to organisational and regulatory requirements. A key aspect of the role will be applying strong product management discipline to data and insight capabilities: ensuring products are evidence-led, user-centred, governed appropriately and designed to support service performance, continuous improvement, regulatory reporting and benefits realisation across a piece of national digital infrastructure. The role Role Overview The Data Product Manager will report directly to the Lead Data Product Manager within the Technology & Change directorate within the Data and Analytics team. In this role, you will be responsible for: Key Responsibilities: • Product Development: Lead iterative development of data products aligned with user needs and organisational goals. • Collaboration: Work closely with BI analysts, UI/UX designers, delivery managers, and engineers to enhance usability and accessibility. • Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including those with varying levels of technical understanding. • Adaptability: Be comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving requirements in a fast-paced environment. • Governance & Compliance: Address legal, privacy, and governance issues early in the product lifecycle. • Evidence-Based Decisions: Use product usage data and evidence to guide prioritisation and lifecycle decisions. • External Value: Ensure products are accessible and valuable to external bodies including government and regulators. • Product Management: Maintain roadmaps and backlogs; translate user needs into product outcomes. • Community Contribution: Actively contribute to the wider product community at MaPS. Key accountabilities To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate: • Product management – experience managing data products or services such as business intelligence dashboards. • Agile and Lean practices – applying Agile principles and tools to support delivery. • Applying user-centred insights – using stakeholder insights to improve product outcomes. • Creating value for money – identifying opportunities for reuse and efficiency. • Life cycle management – understanding product lifecycle phases. • Managing product outcomes – identifying priority outcomes and using baseline data. • Stakeholder relationship management – building consensus and improving relationships using evidence. • Strategic ownership – aligning decisions with organisational strategy. Skills & experience About Us The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK. At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values: • Caring We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform. • Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections. • Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact. Our Inclusive Working Environment By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.” Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity. What We Offer • Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays • Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (employer contribution up to 10% of your salary) • Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains • Cycle to work Scheme • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs • Life assurance scheme • Give as you earn scheme • Employee assistance programme (EAP) • PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing) • Enhanced family and sick pay • Paid volunteering (2 days a year) • Recognition Scheme • Discounts portal to numerous retailers Flexible Working At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per month. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Other Recruitment Process: 1. Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call. 2. Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview. 3. Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation. Career Development In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process. Reserve List If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required. Application Process The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website. Job Reference: MaPS Close Date: 27/10/2026 Other Recruitment Process: 1. Initial Review: Our recruiter will review your CV. If it looks like a good fit, they'll reach out to arrange a call. 2. Hiring Manager Review: If the recruiter thinks you're suitable, your CV will be passed to the hiring manager, who will decide whether to invite you for an interview. 3. Interview: If selected, you'll participate in a virtual interview. This single-stage process allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience through competency-based questions. This will also require you to deliver a short presentation. Career Development In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process. Reserve List If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required. Application Process The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: recruitment@maps.org.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website. Job Reference: MaPS Close Date: 27/10/2026
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