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Managing Director / General Manager - Creative Experiences for Events & Attractions Shoreditch £70,000 - £120,000 + Bonus + Share Options (subject to experience) Can you lead, manage, inspire and grow one of the most dynamic, talented, creative teams in London? Have you head a leadership post in the creative technology sector? (e.g. visitor attraction, experiential digital, computer games, advertising etc) Who we are Established in 1998, our mission is to create awe and wonder, by 'designing and building the world's best visitor attractions and events' featuring augmented and virtual reality, projection, animation, audio, lighting, software, hardware, special effects and more. Our clients include theme parks, museums, galleries and brands. We work with a variety of clients from theme parks and museums to galleries big brands and agencies, across the globe. In the studio no day is the same! The Role : The purpose of the GM/ Managing Director role will be to focus on Business Development, client management, creative and technical excellence. Creating and implementing a number of internal and external strategies that will ensure and sustain the company's efficiency, innovation and growth. You will be making strategic and commercial decisions that will be crucial in the development and growth of the company requiring you to liaise closely with the technical and creative teams, making sure that both commercial and R&D projects are running efficiently, on time and excelling in their output. This post entails a very broad range of responsibilities but is also very rewarding, challenging, varied and interesting! With the right person the growth potential is virtually limitless, the role offers seemingly infinite personal and professional development opportunities and we are looking for someone who wants to grow with the business. What we're looking for: The ideal candidate will be dedicated to leadership and organisational improvement, able to identify and spread industry best practices within a team of technical and creative professionals. Someone who not only sees an opportunity but also a responsibility to help those with ideas and overcome the obstacles to make them happen. A committed and experienced professional, who is self-motivated and dedicated to organising and growing the company as an industry leader. Your strength will be clear leadership that will be inspiring on all levels in the company. This leadership should come mainly from excellent communication skills, charisma, natural gravitas and maturity, relaxed and non-emotional behaviour rooted in self-confidence and resilience to stress. Most importantly clients and colleagues need to like and respect you. This role might suit someone who is currently an Executive Producer, General Manager, Head of Creative Services, Business, Marketing or Operations Director, Founding Partner, director or ex-CEO of a start-up from a games, film, creative, design, experiential or visitor attractions background. About You: (Sorry for the long list) + Experience of directing an SME or large team + Experience in a company delivering creative and technology + Understanding of creative and/or technical processes and challenges + Live in London or within close commute and able to work on site + A good negotiator + Super organised + A positive attitude + Excited by a challenge + Excited by creative technologies + Resilience, persuasion and great communication skills + Successful business development experience + Exceptional instinct for project and team management and direction + Must have the drive to develop and grow the role and business + A track record in the development and implementation of business development solutions, including productising and marketing strategies + Excellent interpersonal skills and extensive experience in effective people management + Highly organised with the ability to prioritise while staying calm under pressure + Experience in financial strategy and management + Marketing and PR experience Desirable: + Experience in experiential agency, visitor attractions or related creative industry + Experience and passion for themed and visitor attractions, theme parks etc. + Sales or similar business development background + Hands on creative and technical experience Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the hiring manager Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. This processing is conducted lawfully on the basis of our legitimate interests. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.

The Client: A leading government agency with an excellent reputation in the South West are recruiting for a Head of Digital Services and Technology to join their thriving team With a pending office move to brand new, state of the art offices it is an exciting time to join them during a positive period of transformation In addition to a fantastic salary the benefit package is outstanding and has a matched 20% pensions alongside fantastic holiday and flexible working hours The Opportunity You will work closely with the CTO and even deputise in their absence whilst delivering the vision of the business as a whole You will manage the practice leads in Software Engineering, Architecture, Business Analysis and Test Environments Have ownership of the vision of the organisation including recruitment and training and development You will own the implementation of all agreed technology standards as well as being the a Subject Matter expert who is an advisory to the CTO - the role has outstanding responsibility What's needed for me to be considered? You will have a solid understanding of digital and data transformation Be experienced in delivering complex programmes An Agile evangelist with in-depth knowledge of leading Agile Team What next? Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements. Please contact me on: or call me on (Apply online only) Gi Group are committed to protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. Following some recent changes to data protection laws we have updated our Privacy Policy. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit https://(url removed)/privacy

Do you have a passion for technology and how it can enable organisations? Do you have a track record of delivering transformation? Our client, a government agency providing a range of marine information technologies across the globe for commercial shipping, defence and maritime organisations, is currently seeking a Head of Digital Service & Technology to join their team. Working across the whole organisation, our client is interested less in your technical skills than your ability to communicate clearly, write well and speak eloquently. Of course, you must understand technology and how it can enable organisations, but you also need to be a top-notch communicator. On offer is a competitive salary and a full range of benefits; the salary quoted above includes a possible recruitment and retention allowance. Key Responsibilities of the Head of Digital Service & Technology * Managing the practice leads across software engineering, enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, business analysis, agile and test engineering * Enabling the organisation to deliver key outcomes across digital, data and technology as defined in the corporate plan * Work across the organisation to increase understanding of digital and technology and ensure effective working with UK-wide standards * Owning the recruitment, training and development of technology and digital skills in the organisation * A subject matter expert and advisor to the CTO, the Executive Committee and the wider company management team * Deputise for the CTO when required Qualifications and Experience Required for the Head of Digital Service & Technology * Solid understanding of digital and data transformation * Experience of delivering complex, multi-faceted programmes * Deep understanding of digital and technology * Experience of building, leading and managing successful multi-disciplinary teams To apply, please send us your cv. The above represents a summary of the full specification for the role. Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK and evidence will be required; no sponsorship is available. Suitable candidates will be contacted immediately

Our Client Our client is 5 years old, has over 80 employees spread across 3 international offices, and is a SaaS based social audience intelligence platform. The company is currently expecting a large amount of growth and as such are seeking a Business Development Manager to join their sales function. What You'll Get This is a good opportunity to work for a great company, with a fantastic culture, as well as lots of opportunity for progression and development. This Business Development Manager position is paying a basic salary of up to £40,000, plus double on top earning potential. What You'll Do As a Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for generating revenue from new business. You will managing the full sales cycle from start to finish, booking and leading product demos, and closing deals. What You'll Need Suitable candidates for this Business Development Manager opportunity will be a university graduate and have at least 2 years' B2B sales experience. It is essential that you have significant experience closing new business deals. Expereicne working in the SaaS or Technology space would be advantageous but not essential, as would experience selling into agencies. This will be a heavily sought after position, so don't miss out and apply today!

Lets all face it, looking for a new job can be painful. Why? Simple... due to the decline in quality of recruitment advertising. So after spending some time on the online job boards scanning some of the frankly awful job ads out there, I thought I would take it upon myself to write up something that is short and (hopefully) sweet, but with the right amount of flavour (I sound like I'm selling a new brand of gravy or something). So without further a do, let me take you on a little journey... The journey begins with the organisation in question , a large and nationally recognised organisation in the Somerset area... Taunton if we're getting specific! They operate under the umbrella of the UK Government, working in the data analytics space in a niche area with a reputation for providing a high level of analysis and operational support. They are in the midst of a company-wide digital transformation piece and this role is part of an enormous recruitment drive. Simply put, they are a pretty cool company to work for. The journey continues with the role, a newly-created position in their senior leadership team with the purpose of essentially taking responsibility for their 'Digital Technology' function. You will be awarded a huge amount of creative control and autonomy (bye bye micro-management!), focusing on spearheading a large team encompassing Software Engineers, Web Developers, Enterprise Architects, QA Engineers and Product Owners, ensuring a clear and concise technology roadmap is both created and followed. Your role, whilst being responsible for technology overall, is all about communication and you should ideally be a strong 'people person' who understands technology as more of an enabler than a blocker. Why? Simple... this role is all about people. That is, liaising with different people on a daily basis (think 'Internal Consultant') so your stakeholder management skills need to be on point. Your task will be challenging, essentially establishing a proper technology function as a separate entity within the business, developing new working processes and methodologies that cultivate a mix of creativity and innovation, whilst at the same time creating a team culture that echoes the values of the organisation. You will also be tasked with owning the recruitment, training and development of technology and digital skills in the organisation, determining retention strategies and professional development required across the business. The journey begins to conclude with the requirements... which are pretty detailed! So rather than simply copy and pasting the formal job description, I thought I would highlight the key things that you need to demonstrate to apply... Stakeholder Management - First and foremost, the core focus of this role will involve engaging with stakeholders (up to c-level) on a daily basis. You should have a proven track record dealing with customers/vendors and should be a confident and articulate communicator. Leadership & Strategy - Due to the senior nature of this role, a large focus will involve getting involved in high-level technical discussions around roadmaps and change, as well as both recruiting new talent and developing their existing team. Technical Background - Whilst you won't be coding or fixing servers, this role will involve managing techies so a background as a Software Developer or an Architect would be an enormous bonus. They have a diverse technology stack (.NET, JavaScript, SQL, Azure, Java) so a comprehensive technical background is preferred. Development Processes - Finally, you should be an evangelist of best practice and engineering standards, with strong commercial experience both implementing and driving processes such as Agile (Scrum), Continuous Integration, Test Driven Development and DevOps. But ultimately, what this organisation wants is a passionate leader with a genuine enthusiasm for technology and the capability of delivering large portfolios of work in a highly-challenging environment. Sounds simple enough right? Where this journey ends is completely up to you - if you'd like it to end right here then thank you for reading the advert... I hope it was at least a bit better than the standard adverts online! However, if you'd like this journey to continue to a conversation then give me a shout. You can give me a call on either my office line () or my mobile (). Alternatively, you can send me an email to or search for 'Liam Haghighat' on LinkedIn (trust me, I am pretty easy to find with my surname!). Anything discussed will remain completely confidential and in accordance with GDPR.

Job title: Head of Digital Services and Technology Location: Taunton, Somerset Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 dependent on experience Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance Kinect's prestigious central government client have an urgent requirement for a number of .Net Developers. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised name with fantastic benefits. The information being produced by the business is used to supply maritime organisations with the primary focus on safe navigation. Duties & Responsibilities Meet with stakeholders in the customer department regarding proof of concept and how to develop and progress, utilising the agile team Attend sprint reviews with the agile development team and provide guidance Carry out companywide discussions about the benefits of minimum viable products Taking part in planning sessions with the practice leads to determine future resourcing Responsibilities Managing the practice leads across software engineering, enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, business analysis, agile and test engineering Enabling the organisation to deliver key outcomes across digital, data and technology as defined in our corporate plan Take ownership of the recruitment, training and development of technology and digital skills and determine retention strategies and professional development required across DDaT profession Advising on and supervising relationships with external stakeholders and third-party suppliers/partners Owning the implementation of technology standards, principles, methods, tools and governance structure A subject matter expert and advisor to the CTO, the Executive Committee and management team Deputise for the CTO when required PERSON SPECIFICATION Technical Solid understanding of digital and data transformation in government and wider sectors Experience of delivering complex, multi-faceted programmes Deep understanding of digital and technology Competencies Experience of building, leading and managing successful multi-disciplinary teams (Collaborating and partnering) A solid belief in smarter ways of working and a demonstrated ability of working in the open (Leading and Communication) Demonstrated evidence of an elevated level of emotional intelligence and behavioural understanding with the ability to bridge the gap between the business and technology teams (Leading and Communication) Engagement in relevant networks and experience of talking at conferences and other events (Collaborating and partnering) The client will provide quick feedback, are looking to undertake initial telephone interviews in the next 2 weeks, followed by a face-to-face interview and quick offer of employment for the successful candidate. Please apply with an up to date CV for an immediate response and further information.

I'm currently seeking an experienced Project Manger to assist with the strategy of a large data project for a government client in Taunton, Somerset. This is a brilliant opportunity initially spanning 12 months initially, with likely extension. Core capability will be working collaboratively with multiple 3rd parties..... click apply for full job details

This role This job may be for you if you really 'get' digital and understand the human aspect of technology. You don't have to be a die-hard 'techie'. In this role you will: > be working for a government organisation which is 'up for transformation' > be working in a brand-new purpose-built building > be working flexibly with your agile teams > be empowered to deliver > be working in what will soon be one of the best places to work in the South West Working with the CTO and the wider office you are key to helping deliver the future vision Working across the whole organisation we're interested less in your technical skills than your ability to communicate clearly, write well and speak eloquently. Of course, you must understand technology and how it can enable organisations, but you also need to be a top-notch communicator and see the value in working together. The successful person will work across the whole office in a matrix management approach under a smart working ethos sharing the working space with different teams on a daily basis. You will work with colleagues in the technical operations side of the organisation to ensure that the teams have the right tools and infrastructure through which they can deliver. Responsibilities will include: > Managing the practice leads across software engineering, enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, business analysis, agile and test engineering > Enabling the organisation to deliver key outcomes across digital, data and technology as defined in our corporate plan > Working across the organisation to increase understanding of digital and technology and ensure effective working within Company standards, methods, tools and governance structures, including a clear and understood "route to live" > Owning the recruitment, training and development of technology and digital skills in the Company and to determine retention strategies and professional development required across DDaT profession > Engaging across wider government, and other relevant sectors, to increase understanding of the company and the value we bring to ensure mutually beneficial relationships > Advising on and supervising relationships with external stakeholders and third-party suppliers/partners > Owning the implementation of the company agreed technology standards, principles, methods, tools and governance structure, both internally within the Company and by 3rd parties, such as software developers, doing work for the company through its key governance bodies and frameworks > A subject matter expert and advisor to the CTO, the Executive Committee and the wider Company management team > Deputise for the CTO when required Gi Group are committed to protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. Following some recent changes to data protection laws we have updated our Privacy Policy. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit https://privacy

Project Manager required to join a technology company working on a project for a public sector client. The role will be based in Taunton on an initial 6 months contract Responsibilities You will be responsible for a successful migration of IT systems and services to a live state in the new datacentre..... click apply for full job details

Our Client Our client is a well-established Audience Intelligence brand, who are well respected in their field and have a large number of house-hold brands as clients. They are currently seeking a Research Director who will take a leadership role within their expanding research team. What You'll Get As a Research Director you will get the opportunity to lead a team of researchers and have the opportunity to work with an amazing client base. In return, this Research Director position is paying up to £65,000 base salary. What You'll Do As a Research Director you will report directly to the Head of Research and oversee the delivery of research and consultancy projects across a portfolio of well-known clients. You will also be responsible attracting and winning new business/clients, as well as assisting with pitches for new contracts. What You'll need Suitable candidates for this Research Director position will need to have at least 4 years' experience working in an insight or marketing analytics role. You will need to have a very collaborative approach to your work and be passionate about what you do. This role does have a good amount of client interaction, so it is key that you are a great communicator as well.

This innovative online company has created a unique product that is used and loved globally, allowing individuals to share their experiences in a traditional format. Their continued growth now requires the company to appoint a Growth Director/Head of Marketing, to take charge of their marketing activity in the UK, US and around the world. Managing a substantial marketing budget and sizeable team in the UK and US you will be responsible for developing and implementing the multi-channel customer acquisition strategy, including TV as well as developing and implementing retention strategies. You will oversee all digital channels, SEO, paid search, social media, programmatic and CRM, maximising ROI across all channels and oversee the activities of the third-party agencies. In addition, you will work with senior colleagues to develop new initiatives and products that will drive further growth. This company is seeking, first and foremost, an ambitious, experienced digital marketer, with proven success in a start-ups, scaling a consumer-facing online business, preferably operating internationally, who has team management skills, is data literate, strong commercial acumen and excellent interpersonal skills. Shoreditch

Head of Digital Services and Technology // Taunton // Up to £78,500 Package + Other Benefits I am looking to recruit a Head of Digital Services and Technology to work for a great, reputable organisation based in Taunton. This job may be for you if you really 'get' digital and understand the human aspect of technology. You don't have to be a die-hard 'techie'. In this role you will: > be working for an organisation which is 'up for transformation' > be working in a brand-new purpose-built building > be working flexibly with your agile teams > be empowered to deliver > be working in what will soon be one of the best places to work in the South West Working with the CTO and the wider office you are key to helping deliver the future vision of the organisation. Working across the whole organisation I'm interested less in your technical skills than your ability to communicate clearly, write well and speak eloquently. Of course, you must understand technology and how it can enable organisations, but you also need to be a top-notch communicator and see the value in working together. The successful person will work across the whole office in a matrix management approach under a smart working ethos sharing the working space with different teams on a daily basis. You will work with colleagues in the technical operations side of the organisation to ensure that the teams have the right tools and infrastructure through which they can deliver. Your average day may involve the following: > Talking to delivery partners in the customer division about a new proof of concept and how to take this forward with one of the embedded agile teams > Carrying out an organisational wide talk on the benefits of minimum viable products > Attending a sprint review run by one of the agile development teams > Taking part in a planning session with the practice leads to determine future resourcing Responsibilities will include: > Managing the practice leads across software engineering, enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, business analysis, agile and test engineering > Enabling the organisation to deliver key outcomes across digital, data and technology as defined in our corporate plan > Owning the recruitment, training and development of technology and digital skills and to determine retention strategies > Advising on and supervising relationships with external stakeholders and third-party suppliers/partners > A subject matter expert and advisor to the CTO, the Executive Committee and the wider management team > Deputise for the CTO when required Person Specification - Technical; > Solid understanding of digital and data transformation in government and wider sectors > Experience of delivering complex, multi-faceted programmes > Deep understanding of digital and technology > An evangelist for agile and in-depth experience of working with and leading agile teams (including Continuous Integration, Automated Testing, Continuous Delivery) For a chance to work in this fantastic company, and really make an impact at every level of the business, please apply with your CV, or send it direct to Head of Digital Services and Technology // Taunton // Up to £78,500 Package + Other Benefits By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here https://company-policies

The Client: A leading government agency with an excellent reputation in the South West are recruiting for a Head of Digital Services and Technology to join their thriving team With a pending office move to brand new, state of the art offices it is an exciting time to join them during a positive period of transformation In addition to a fantastic salary the benefit package is outstanding and has a matched 20% pensions alongside fantastic holiday and flexible working hours The Opportunity You will work closely with the CTO and even deputise in their absence whilst delivering the vision of the business as a whole You will manage the practice leads in Software Engineering, Architecture, Business Analysis and Test Environments Have ownership of the vision of the organisation including recruitment and training and development You will own the implementation of all agreed technology standards as well as being the a Subject Matter expert who is an advisory to the CTO - the role has outstanding responsibility What's needed for me to be considered? You will have a solid understanding of digital and data transformation Be experienced in delivering complex programmes An Agile evangelist with in-depth knowledge of leading Agile Team What next? Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. If suitable, one of our specialist consultants will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you in detail prior to submitting your CV to the client. In this discussion we will aim to identify your specific skills and motivations, and where appropriate recommend other relevant opportunities to you that match your requirements. Please contact me on: or call me on Gi Group are committed to protecting the privacy of all of our candidates and clients. Following some recent changes to data protection laws we have updated our Privacy Policy. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit https://privacy