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Senior Business Development Executive (Global Hedge Fund)
The Opportunity Hub UK is excited to present a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Business Development and Marketing leader to join a dynamic global hedge fund based in London. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional seeking to make a substantial impact in a smaller, agile fund and looking for a more significant share of the rewards. Company overview: A prominent global hedge fund, known for its innovative investment strategies and strong performance, is seeking a senior executive to drive business development and marketing efforts. The fund is focused on expanding its investor base across key markets including Switzerland, the US, the Middle East, and Asia. With a commitment to excellence and growth, this fund offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to lead and shape its business development strategy. Role overview: We are looking for a senior Business Development and Marketing Executive with a proven track record in the hedge fund industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fostering relationships with high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, and a strategic approach to expanding the investor base. This role requires a professional who is adept at raising significant capital, with a goal of securing £50 million in 12 months. Here's what you'll be doing:Developing and executing a comprehensive business development strategy to attract new investors.Leveraging an existing network to foster relationships with potential investors in Switzerland, the US, the Middle East, and Asia.Presenting and marketing the hedge fund’s strategies and performance to high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors.Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities to expand the fund’s investor base.Collaborating with the investment team to align marketing strategies with investment objectives.Building and leading a high-performing business development team.Implementing processes to streamline and enhance business development and marketing efforts.Here are the skills you'll need:Extensive experience in business development and marketing within the hedge fund industry.A robust network of high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, particularly in Switzerland, the US, the Middle East, and Asia.Proven ability to raise significant capital, with a track record of securing at least £50 million within 12 months.Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to develop and execute effective business development strategies.Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convincingly market investment strategies.Experience in building and leading successful teams.High level of professionalism, integrity, and a results-driven approach.Work permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Benefits:Competitive salary with significant commission opportunities.Flexible working arrangements.Opportunity to make a substantial impact in a growing hedge fund.Significant career growth and leadership opportunities.A collaborative and inclusive company culture.Direct access to senior management and decision-making processes.Career advantages: Joining a smaller, agile hedge fund offers unparalleled opportunities to make a meaningful impact and drive significant growth. This role provides the platform to leverage your extensive network and experience to secure high-value investments, shape business development strategies, and lead a high-performing team. The potential for substantial financial rewards and career advancement makes this an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional in the hedge fund industry. ....Read more...
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Our operations focus on material recovery, waste sorting, compacting, and machinery-based processing. We are looking to welcome an enthusiastic Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprentice who is eager to develop practical engineering skills while making a real impact on environmental performance. This is a hands-on, dual-focused role that combines equipment maintenance with direct involvement in our waste processing operations. You’ll spend around 60% of your time supporting daily processing tasks, gaining firsthand experience of how our facility runs, and the remaining 40% learning and applying key maintenance skills. Key Responsibilities (Processing & Operations - approx. 60%): You’ll actively support the processing team and gain practical insight into how our facility operates. This includes: Assisting with the operation of processing equipment such as balers, shredders, and compactors Monitoring and sorting waste streams to ensure correct handling and separation Supporting safe loading and movement of materials Maintaining cleanliness, good housekeeping, and site safety standards Learning how different waste types are classified, processed, and prepared for recycling or disposal Providing operational feedback to help inform equipment improvements Key Responsibilities (Maintenance - approx. 40%): You’ll work alongside experienced technicians to maintain and repair essential plant equipment, such as conveyors, compactors, shredders, and automated sorting machinery. Tasks will include: Assisting with the maintenance, repair, and installation of mechanical and electrical systems Performing routine inspections and preventative maintenance Learning to diagnose faults using manual and computerised diagnostic tools Supporting breakdown response and helping reduce machine downtime Following health & safety procedures and using appropriate PPE Keeping accurate records of maintenance tasks, parts used, and equipment performance Collaborating with engineering and operations teams to improve reliability Training:Alongside your daily job, you will be undertaking the Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard with Newbury College. In the workplace, you will participate in toolbox talks, continuous improvement sessions, and internal training. For your apprenticeship, you are required to attend Newbury College (Monks Lane, West Berkshire, RG14 7TD) one day a week during Term Time. In addition to the support you will receive from the Environmental Solutions Team, you will also have the support of a Development Coach from Newbury College. Your Development Coach will monitor your progress and will hold regular reviews with you (these will either be held remotely or at your workplace). At the end of your Apprenticeship, you will be required to take an End Point Assessment to show your competency in the required Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.Training Outcome:This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a strong technical foundation while being directly involved in waste recovery and recycling operations. You’ll gain a well-rounded skill set and contribute to a more sustainable future. Successful applicant will have opportunities to take forklift training and external client on site equipment maintenance.Employer Description:As a rapidly growing commercial waste destruction, IT recycling and General Data Protection Regulation compliant confidential paper shredding company in Newbury, We provide specialist and direct commercial waste collection and recycling services to a wide range of companies, across many industries. Environmental Solutions Waste Management started life as a waste management company in Newbury, over twenty years ago. Since then, we’ve made huge investments into state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to bring the entire commercial waste collection and recycling process in house. We have the equipment to handle everything from confidential paper shredding to electrical goods, metals and other ‘classified’ goods, which we can destroy and certificate. We provide commercial waste collection, recycling and GDPR compliant secure paper shredding services and can also offer ad-hoc commercial waste collection across the whole of the UK.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm mixed with college attendance.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Physical fitness,Manual handling experience,Able to take instruction,Proficient in spoken English,Proficient in written English,Fun and enthusiastic,Career minded,Can-do attitude ....Read more...
Vice President - User & Market Insights & Category Management
JOB DESCRIPTION JOB PURPOSE: The Vice President User & Market Insights and Category Management will be responsible for all user research, market insights and category management efforts at Rust-Oleum for a diverse set of brands across multiple product platforms. This individual will be the voice of the user and owns the collection and synthesis of market and end-user intelligence. The person in this key leadership role will be accountable for collaborating with Product Management and other areas of the business to assess and address information needs, and for leading, analyzing, and synthesizing company, consumer, and marketplace learning. The work of the User & Market Insights and Category Management function will directly influence business strategy, product and value proposition design, pricing, media investments, in-store assortment, go to market strategy, among other strategic elements. RESPONSIBILITIES: Overall - Investigate opportunities that drive business results by uncovering market, brand, channel, and end-user trends working with internal and external teams / agencies. Work closely with Product Management, Sales, R&D, and other cross-functional teams that impact the user experience journey to create a research plan that identifies and addresses key knowledge gaps in end-users and markets. Lead insights & category management initiatives and analysis in support of critical strategic planning activities to support the growth and profitability of Rust-Oleum with goal to deliver 10%+ CAGR or 3X market pace (whichever is greater) for each business segment and platform. Market Insights - Responsible for overall market insights and intelligence activities to inform the corporate and marketing strategy, planning, and portfolio decisions. These decisions are informed via an innate understanding of macro market, industry, category and competitive forces. This is done through the compilation of internal and external data sources, both ongoing and adhoc, then interpreting these and their potential impact on strategy and planned tactics. User Insights - Own qualitative and quantitative user research at Rust-Oleum, including User Segmentation, Brand Positioning, Macro Trends, etc. The research conducted will provide a clear understanding of end-user needs, wants, problems, likes and dislikes with respect to target home improvement and professional applications, as well as educate the team on research best practices. Business Insights - Create a clearly defined market intelligence plan. Create actionable business insights internally and externally; internally this includes assessing sales performance of our products at retail in a timely and factual manner; externally, you'll provide a value-added service to retailers by positioning Rust-Oleum as the vendor of choice. POS Data - Capture & analyze POS scanner data from sources such as NPD, Epicor, Retail Links, audits & surveys, customer data, etc. to identify customer opportunities. Merchandising / Category Management - Provide analysis and shopper-driven recommendations as part of business reviews, assortment & space optimization, and trade promotions. Insights Cornerstone - Connect the dots across multiple sources of data and information to generate insight and make meaningful recommendations that drive competitive advantage and profitable growth. Help ensure insight is woven throughout brand strategy, portfolio & pricing optimization, and innovation initiatives and is shared with the broader organization to support decision making. Develop a one view insight data base with associated dashboards and KPI's that is shared across the organization. Present insights to internal teams and key strategic retail accounts. Leadership - Lead, manage and develop team of User & Market Insights and Category Management reports and cross-functional teams. Cross Functional Support - Work closely with Product Management to identify new categories and channels for growth. Support projects with research, analysis and merchandising throughout all phases of the platform development, launch and promotional cycles. Support Stage-Gate process to improve speed, efficiencies, cross collaboration, and future success of program launches. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Research, Communications, Design, Behavioral Research or User Research. 10 years' experience and strong understanding of user insight and market research with 5+ years' experience in category management. Consumer Packaged Goods and/or Hardware & Home Improvement industry experience. Strong storytelling skills and business acumen to simplify large and complex data into compelling recommendations. Excellent knowledge of insight data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative). Ability to interpret large amounts of data and to craft stories from data. Thinks strategically and creatively, has deep curiosity that drives investigation. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to utilize data and analytics to make informed business decisions; ability to translate data into meaningful information for Rust-Oleum and customers. Strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, able to present research results to all levels of management. Confident presenter with a knack for presenting to various audiences and adjusting content appropriately. Provides the necessary critical thinking to determine necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgment about which creative ideas and suggestions will work. Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Ability to act independently in the supervision, training, and evaluation of assigned personnel. Significant record of consistent accomplishment and outstanding results. Ability to juggle, structure and lead complex projects, monitor progress against key milestones and deliver on time and on budget. High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ERP Systems (SAP, Business Objects, etc.). Knowledge of data management, with experience using JDA space management software preferred. There is 10% travel (local, regional, and national) associated with this position. LEADERSHIP TRAITS Technical Understanding & Business Acumen: Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills to perform the job at a high level. Understands various types of business propositions and how the business operates. Learn new methods and technologies easily. Learning Agility: Learns quickly when facing new problems. Is a relentless and versatile learner and is open to change. Enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and can quickly discern the underlying structure of anything. Strategic Agility: See ahead clearly and can anticipate future consequences and trends. Is future oriented and offers broad knowledge and perspective. Can scenario plan possibilities and outcomes. Leadership: Provides the essential critical thinking to determine the necessary approaches to get things done. Offers good judgement about which creative ideas and suggestions will work; can facilitate effective brainstorming, can project how potential ideas could play out in the marketplace. Create New & Different: Ability to recognize the next great breakthrough. Is creative, a visionary, and can create and bring exciting ideas to market. Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard and is full of energy, steadfastly pushing self and other for results. Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and is consistently a top performer. Effective project management skills. Excellent communication skills to all levels of the organization. Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Is clear, concise, and persuasive. Experience creating and presenting business proposals, handling objections, and overcoming obstacles. Strong attention to detail; strong multi-tasking ability as well as ability to manage deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment. Self-motivated and proactive individual who strives for excellence and continuous improvement. Cross functional leadership and teamwork. Self-confident, verbalizes problem solving skills, demonstrates initiative, manages, and motivates team. Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted, is seen as direct, truthful and can make a case in an appropriate and helpful manner. Must have a can-do attitude and the desire to go above and beyond in all you do! Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000, bonus eligible After 30 days of employment, associates are eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, stock purchases, and paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick days and parental leave. Rust-Oleum Corporation also offers a 401(k) plan after three months of employment and a vested pension plan after five years of service. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online! ....Read more...