495 Management Executive jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement strategic plans that support the company's growth objectives.
• Oversee project management lifecycles, from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Manage and mentor a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Analyse market trends and competitive landscapes to identify new opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure success.
• Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, providing regular updates and reports on project status and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across all operational areas.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and company policies.
• Contribute to the development of robust operational frameworks and best practices.
• Champion the company's values and vision throughout the organization.

• Proven track record in a senior leadership role, with extensive experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Experience in a remote or hybrid work environment is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Proficiency in project management software and collaboration tools.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.
• A passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Our client are a fast growth Manchester business.

As a CRM Executive, you will help enhance customer communications. Reporting to the CRM Manager, you’ll support CRM system setup and maintenance, ensuring marketing efforts are data-driven and fully integrated.

If you're ambitious, analytical, and passionate about CRM and digital marketing, this could be the role for you.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Triggered Communications: Review and improve the setup of automated communications across all brands.
• Performance Monitoring: Track CRM campaigns, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.
• Data Analysis: Collaborate with the Analytics team to gain insights beyond basic metrics, linking data to customer segmentation.
• Lifecycle Programs: Develop and implement email programs aimed at maximising customer retention and reducing churn.
• Promotional Campaigns: Manage the end-to-end process of promotional emails, from planning and creation to testing, deployment, and analysis.
• CRM Campaigns: Oversee CRM initiatives and establish relevant campaigns for our White Label brands.
• Customer Journey Optimisation: Map and enhance customer journeys, identifying churn points and implementing improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Customer Service, and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive and effective communication strategies.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: Ideally 1+ years in a CRM or email marketing role with campaign management and data analysis experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with email marketing platforms; knowledge of HTML and cross-device email testing is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly.
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships across departments.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and methodical approach to work.
• Proactivity: Self-starter with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in the CRM space.

What you’ll gain

• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in CRM strategy and develop your career within a dynamic company.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in shaping the customer engagement approach of a market-leading organisation.
• Innovative Environment: Thrive in a forward-thinking workplace that encourages creativity and experimentation.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous development.

Excellent package on offer.

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey Tomorrow can't wait, let's shape it together

BAT UKIS LOOKING FOR A GLOBAL ASSET MANAGER EXECUTIVE

JOB TYPE: Permanent

FUNCTION: Operations

SALARY RANGE:Competitive salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION:London, United Kingdom

Purpose statement

To administrate BAT's Strategic Asset Management from new order creation as well as the movement of cascaded machinery, throughout the BAT Group through to controlled destruction ensuring that import/export procedures are fully applied to meet business needs of the Donor and Recipient companies and compliance with Group Audit Best Practices.

To handle the BAT Group Strategic Asset Register on SAP so that it is current and accurate.

To act as subject matter expert for the Manufacturing team and wider community of partners for matters related to management of the Group's strategic assets

Dimensions

• Number of Suppliers – 30 including the Major Tobacco Industry Suppliers
• Approximately 50 wholly owned BAT Operating Companies and Associates and Joint Ventures
• Processing MC orders supporting capital expenditure to the value of £300mn per annum
• Recuperating Supplier repayments to BAT £mn - 0mn per annum
• Full commercial support for Regional Teams and Operating Companies when relocating Strategic Machinery.
• Strategic Asset Management – 20,000 asset records.

Principal accountabilities

• Lead BAT Group Strategic Asset Register, Equipment Master-data accuracy and Data Quality Compliance and Strategic Asset Report development and improvement
• Handle Trading Accounts for the asset related transactions of the Manufacturing Department.
• Provide accurate information to assist internal and external audit of the Group Strategic Asset Management and disposal processes
• Ensure timely reimbursement of payments owed by the OEMs to BAT (usually £5 - 0mn per year) through proper regular reconciliation with GBS and Ops Finance team
• Handle long-term Supplier Relations and actively promote a positive and pro-active support, working closely with Global Technology Managers and Procurement Team
• Handle and act as subject matter authority for the in-house systems like SAP, flow system etc to support factories need.
• Equipment and processes for Asset Lifecycle from acquisition, cascade through to disposal.
• Act as a specialist resource to extract SAP information for the Manufacturing team for IWS and maintenance development for standard methodologies within BAT.
• Facilitate the bi-weekly Global Manufacturing Departmental, agenda, minutes & reviews.
• Complete adherence / SOX compliance and governance
• Continuous improvement in Assets Reporting, POs and CM number tracking and document control and factory flow system.

Additional information

I. Context/Environment

The Manufacturing department acts on behalf of BAT's Global Operations leading Strategic Machinery, Capital Investment Projects and service supplies to the Group and Joint Venture Partners. This activity involves a continuous dialogue with a multi-supplier base.

As Governments, Central Banks and in many instances Independent Inspection Companies (employed by the recipient country's Government Authorities) impose increased regulations, great care and accurate knowledge has to be applied to guarantee strict compliance of contracts whilst ensuring that BAT needs are met when ordering or moving Capital Equipment around the world.

II. Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Detailed understanding of Supplier's supply chain activities, key costs and business drivers and ability to interpret information from many various sources.
• Detailed knowledge of the supplier market, supplier capabilities and the competitive pressures on these limited resources.
• Complete awareness of Financial Status of suppliers and Risk Assessment of suppliers to protect BAT's financial exposure.
• High degree of International Business Practise knowledge covering Import and Export best practises, Fiscal procedures and local and governmental regulations which vary from country to country.
• Knowledge of BAT's Operating Companies including Financial Management, Operations Management, their Company Plan and ongoing needs.
• Professional knowledge of Commercial aspects and shipping procedures.
• To be able to act as an intermediary to resolve problems between various parties to maintain BAT's global business integrity and reputation in a growing sensitive environment.
• Good knowledge of IWS principles.

III. Key Success Factors

• Recognition as a Centre of Expertise for the movement of Capital Equipment
• Successfully challenging with other Tobacco Manufacturers for Supplier's limited capacity and resources.
• Provision of effective Commercial support for the Strategic Machinery Cascade programme to successfully deal with all complexities.
• Full participation in follow up from factory closures to ensure that company assets are redeployed in a safe, timely and secure manner allowing asset values to be realised to the benefit of the Group.

IV. Working Relationships

External:

• Equipment Suppliers –Sales Executive contacts established to agree and direct on Commercial matters and to represent BAT's interests at all times.
• Central Banks – Payment administrators to ensure applicable terms associated with complicated markets are understood and applied
• Export Experts – To maintain a high level of understanding of the constantly evolving export environment.

Internal:

• Global Head of Manufacturing Technology & Engg, Global Technology Managers and Procurement Managers, Regional Engineering Managers and their Teams and BAT factories engineering teams at operational level to communicate and establish procedures to allow the acquisition & movement of Strategic Assets / Equipment.
• Legal, Tax, Treasury and Insurance functions – to discuss and agree appropriate processes to meet the needs of British American Tobacco Investment Projects.
• Global and Regional Operations personnel - to handle the day to day activities.

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?

We're one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.

• Develop and implement comprehensive operational strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage P&L for operational departments, driving profitability and growth.
• Lead and mentor a team of operational managers and staff across multiple functions.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance productivity.
• Optimize supply chain, logistics, and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
• Develop and manage operational budgets and forecasts.
• Drive innovation and the adoption of new technologies within operations.
• Report on operational performance metrics to executive leadership.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in operations management, with a significant portion in executive leadership roles.
• Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale operations and driving significant improvements in efficiency and profitability.
• Deep understanding of operational frameworks, supply chain management, and performance metrics.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&Ls.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing operational strategies in a remote environment.
• MBA or advanced degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

• Contribute significantly to the development and execution of the overall corporate strategy.
• Oversee and manage key operational areas, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Lead and mentor high-performing teams across various departments, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Drive innovation and implement strategic initiatives to enhance competitive advantage and market position.
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and P&L responsibility for assigned areas.
• Identify and assess new business opportunities and potential risks.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and clients.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
• Represent the company in industry forums and professional networks.
• Champion the company's mission, vision, and values.
• Drive continuous improvement across all operational processes.
• Provide strategic guidance and thought leadership to the executive team and board of directors.

• Extensive experience in senior executive leadership roles, with a demonstrated history of success in driving business growth and transformation.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective strategic plans.
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management and budget control.
• Exceptional leadership, team-building, and people management skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
• Deep understanding of various business functions and market dynamics.
• Experience in managing change and driving innovation within an organization.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote, distributed environment.
• Relevant advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent professional experience.
• Strategic mindset with a strong focus on execution.

Our client are a fast growth Manchester business.

As a CRM Executive, you will help enhance customer communications. Reporting to the CRM Manager, you’ll support CRM system setup and maintenance, ensuring marketing efforts are data-driven and fully integrated.

If you're ambitious, analytical, and passionate about CRM and digital marketing, this could be the role for you.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Triggered Communications: Review and improve the setup of automated communications across all brands.
• Performance Monitoring: Track CRM campaigns, ensuring accuracy and effectiveness.
• Data Analysis: Collaborate with the Analytics team to gain insights beyond basic metrics, linking data to customer segmentation.
• Lifecycle Programs: Develop and implement email programs aimed at maximising customer retention and reducing churn.
• Promotional Campaigns: Manage the end-to-end process of promotional emails, from planning and creation to testing, deployment, and analysis.
• CRM Campaigns: Oversee CRM initiatives and establish relevant campaigns for our White Label brands.
• Customer Journey Optimisation: Map and enhance customer journeys, identifying churn points and implementing improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Customer Service, and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive and effective communication strategies.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: Ideally 1+ years in a CRM or email marketing role with campaign management and data analysis experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with email marketing platforms; knowledge of HTML and cross-device email testing is a plus.
• Analytical Mindset: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to derive actionable insights from data.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating complex information clearly.
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Team Player: Collaborative attitude with strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships across departments.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and methodical approach to work.
• Proactivity: Self-starter with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement in the CRM space.

What you’ll gain

• Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in CRM strategy and develop your career within a dynamic company.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in shaping the customer engagement approach of a market-leading organisation.
• Innovative Environment: Thrive in a forward-thinking workplace that encourages creativity and experimentation.
• Supportive Team: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and continuous development.

Excellent package on offer.

• Manage complex and dynamic executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments with precision.
• Coordinate and prepare for high-level meetings, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and follow-up actions.
• Assist in managing project timelines, tracking deliverables, and coordinating project-related activities.
• Prepare, proofread, and format reports, presentations, and other critical documents.
• Act as a primary point of contact, screening calls and correspondence, and directing inquiries appropriately.
• Conduct research and gather information to support executive decision-making.
• Manage travel arrangements and logistics for executives when required.
• Maintain organized filing systems, both physical and digital.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Proactively identify and resolve administrative issues to ensure smooth operations.

• Proven experience (5+ years) as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or similar role, supporting senior-level management.
• Demonstrated experience in administrative support for projects or project management.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with remote collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, Teams).
• Discretion and a professional demeanor are essential.

Your new company
You will work for a values-driven, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a long-standing history of delivering integrated design and technical solutions across sectors such as commercial, education, defence, and residential. With a nationwide presence and plans for further expansion, the firm builds lasting client relationships by adding value throughout every stage of development. It fosters a collaborative and dynamic workplace culture, united by a shared commitment to improving the built environment and addressing global challenges through local expertise.

Your new role
A full-time hybrid opportunity is available for a Senior Associate or Director-level Project Manager based in Nottingham, with flexibility to work remotely and across practice areas nationwide. The role involves leading defence-sector projects, managing client and stakeholder relationships, and ensuring successful delivery across all phases. Responsibilities include strategic planning, business development, and team leadership, with a focus on national coverage.
Candidates should bring substantial experience in defence-related design and project management, alongside strong knowledge of industry regulations and standards. Key competencies include leadership, communication, and decision-making, with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional teams. Proficiency in project management tools relevant to engineering, architecture, or defence is advantageous.

The role demands excellent planning and motivational skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver coherent design packages. Strong presentation and evaluation abilities are essential, as is comprehensive knowledge of construction processes and documentation. Responsibilities also include producing design submissions, managing RFIs, change control, and overseeing financial tracking and scheduling.

This is a client-facing position requiring strong interpersonal skills, with accountability for maintaining existing relationships and securing new project opportunities. The role offers the chance to collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape future defence strategy and contribute to long-term succession planning.

What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a built environment or construction-related discipline and ideally possess a recognised project management qualification such as AMP, PRINCE2, or RICS Certification. They have demonstrated the ability to manage construction or architectural projects independently and bring a strong working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and the NBS specification system. Their skill set includes exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement capabilities, enabling them to effectively guide teams and deliver successful project outcomes.

What you'll get in return
* Opportunities for flexible and remote working - they understand a work-life balance helps us all.
*Holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays with long service recognition and festive shutdown.
*Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment, including in-house coaching and mentoring.
*Competitive salaries with regular review and benchmarking to ensure fair pay.
*Competitive Company Pension Scheme.
*Health cash plan scheme.
*Professional membership support
* On-site parking facilities

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