Communications Executive (FTC 1 year) f/m/d

Executive Assistant (Board Support)

Pay.UK

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (BOARD SUPPORT) - 9 MONTHS FTC We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide focused Board and executive support within our Chief Finance Office on a 9 month fixed term basis. This role is suited to someone who already works at senior executive level and wants a clear, structured scope that brings variety, oversight and continuity. You will support 1 to 3 executives and work closely with the Pay.UK Board, coordinating complex diaries, Board and committee meetings, reporting cycles and governance activity. Your work directly enables effective decision making across an organisation that operates the UK’s retail payment systems, processing billions of transactions each year. The role provides exposure to Board-level activities, established processes, and a well-connected EA community, with assignment across directorates as required to maintain consistency and continuity. ACCOUNTABILITIES * Manage complex diaries, email, correspondence and expenses for assigned executives and Board members, making informed decisions on priorities and delegating where appropriate. * Plan, schedule and coordinate Board, committee and directorate meetings, including forward planners, agendas, paper submissions, briefing packs, minutes and action logs. * Prepare, track and maintain reporting schedules for regulatory, Board, CEO and internal submissions, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. * Coordinate internal and external communications on behalf of the directorate, including maintaining intranet content and shared information. * Review, proofread and quality check reports and presentations to ensure they meet Pay.UK standards, templates and house style. * Maintain and follow up action logs from meetings, liaising with action owners across the organisation to confirm progress and completion. * Support budget and invoice management for the directorate, working with Finance Business Partners to monitor costs against agreed budgets. * Coordinate onboarding and induction for executive direct reports, working with People, IT and Security to ensure all arrangements are in place. * Organise internal and external events such as Board meetings, away days and team events, including venues, suppliers, invitations and logistics. * Provide cover and deputise for the Executive Office Manager when required, including support for the Chair, CEO, Executive Committee and Quarterly Business Reviews. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Demonstrable experience in a senior executive assistant or equivalent role supporting executives and Boards. * Experience coordinating Board or committee meetings, including agenda management, paper collation, minute taking and action tracking. * Experience working with senior stakeholders and maintaining professional relationships at executive and Board level. * Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including managing complex documents, schedules and presentations. * Experience handling confidential and sensitive information within a regulated or governance-led environment. PAY.UK BEHAVIOURS At Pay.UK, our behaviours are central to who we are and how we operate. They bring our values to life, shape our culture, and guide how we make decisions, collaborate, and respond to challenges across the payments ecosystem. All interview processes will assess the following behaviours: * Listen to Find Win-Wins - Empathy, Listening and Understanding * Influence with Courage - Influence, Courage * Go Horizontal First - Cross Boundary Collaboration * Take Ownership - Self Development * Opportunity Mindset - Initiative * Simplify - Achievement Orientation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INCLUSIVITY At Pay.UK, we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyone's unique input. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO WE ARE Pay.UK maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques – we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do, working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe, open, innovative and resilient. Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and institutions. In 2024, the UK's retail payment systems processed 11 billion transactions worth over £10 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit, Direct Debit, Faster Payments, and cheques, and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 9 million switches since it’s launch in 2013. Every day, individuals and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries, pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy, with Pay.UK delivering robust payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide. Learn more about life at Pay.UK by hearing what employees have to say, click here to view videos. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * 12% Non-contributory pension * Discretionary annual bonus * 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) * Private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, health cash plan, dental insurance, Bupa medicals etc * Employee assistance programme * Cycle to Work Scheme * Season ticket loan * Annual fitness subsidy of up to £500 per annum * Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week) Please note: * Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues after meeting the requirements of the probationary period. * Pay.UK employee benefits are not available to contractors and are only available to permanent and fixed-term employees.

Investor Content and Community Manager, Fixed Income Events (12-month FTC)

Financial Times

ABOUT US The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. OVERVIEW We're looking for a relationship builder with a background in investor relations, conference production, content programming, executive communities, or membership organisations to lead and grow FIIN's investor network.  As the Investor Content and Community Manager, you will play a central role in building, growing, and engaging the Fixed Income Investor Network (FIIN) community across the structured finance and private credit markets. You will be responsible for developing strong relationships with investors and key market participants, helping to shape FIIN's initiatives and task forces through ongoing dialogue, market insight, and community leadership. This is a highly outward-facing role suited to someone who enjoys meeting people, building trust over time, and bringing communities together around shared interests and objectives. Your curiosity, relationship-building skills, and genuine interest in the industry will be critical as you connect investors with one another, facilitate meaningful discussions, and ensure FIIN remains closely aligned with the priorities of its membership. ABOUT FIIN The Fixed Income Investor Network (FIIN) is a non-profit trade association of over 1,000 members representing more than 475 investment management firms. FIIN's mission is to support the development and enhancement of structured finance markets through three core pillars: investor education, networking, and critical market discussions and partners with the fixed income events team bringing investors to their flagship events as part of FT live.  Through task forces, working groups, and member-led initiatives, FIIN convenes senior buy-side participants to share knowledge, advocate on key issues, and promote a well-functioning structured finance marketplace. WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE? This is a varied role committed to managing investor engagement and community development across FIIN, while working closely with FIIN's board and leadership. The role combines community building, relationship management, event development, content creation, and strategic partner engagement. COMMUNITY BUILDING & INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT * Own and manage relationships with investors across structured finance and private credit, maintaining regular direct engagement through calls, meetings, and in-person interactions. * Develop and expand the FIIN community by building relationships with investors across new firm types, geographies, and asset class focus areas not yet well represented within the membership. * Foster meaningful connections between members, helping to strengthen engagement and participation across the FIIN community. * Gather and synthesise market intelligence from investor conversations, sharing insights internally to inform FIIN's strategic priorities, task force programming, and content agenda. * Act as a trusted point of contact for members, developing a deep understanding of their investment focus, strategic priorities, and areas of interest. * Provide regular structured updates to the FT Live Events (FIE) team on key investor market trends, sentiment, and developments relevant to event programming and strategy. BUILDING AND RUNNING THE FIIN INVESTOR COMMUNITY * Work directly with the FIIN Board to develop and drive FIIN's strategic objectives. * Plan, organise, and host FIIN Board and Executive Committee meetings, ensuring effective preparation, coordination, and follow-through on key actions and decisions. * Lead the delivery of FIIN's member engagement programme, ensuring regular opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, and collaboration. * Plan and host investor networking events in London and other key markets. * Chair monthly FIIN asset-focused task force calls across CLOs, RMBS, Consumer ABS, ESG, Infrastructure, and CRE/CMBS. * Develop the programming of investor-led elements at relevant FIE conferences, including investor lunches, closed-door boardroom discussions, and the Fixed Income Investor Forum. * Create approximately five webinars per year offering investor insight to be shared with the FIIN membership and broader community. * Develop relevant investor and market content for distribution to the FIIN community, including thought leadership pieces, white papers, and member updates. MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND RETENTION * Support FIIN's membership recruitment and retention efforts by identifying, engaging, and nurturing relationships with prospective member firms. * Help ensure members derive ongoing value from participation in the network, supporting long-term engagement and retention. * Maintain clear records of key relationships and interactions to support continuity, institutional knowledge, and long-term community development. * Work collaboratively with the wider FIIN team to ensure communications, programming, and initiatives reflect genuine member priorities and market needs. WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU? What matters most is your mentality, core skills, and what you naturally enjoy. We are looking for someone who is: * Someone who consistently fosters strong community connections.   You genuinely enjoy bringing people together, creating connections, and fostering engagement among groups with shared interests. You are energised by building networks and helping communities thrive. * A people-focused relationship builder. You enjoy meeting new people, building rapport, and maintaining long-term professional relationships. You are curious, engaged, and comfortable initiating conversations. * Comfortable engaging with senior market participants. You can engage professionally and credibly with senior investors and industry leaders in working groups, webinars, and networking settings, and are comfortable taking a visible role in those forums. * Collaborative and team-oriented. You work well within a small team, share insights openly, and understand how your market-facing role supports FIIN's broader mission. * Commercially curious and strategically minded. You are interested in how markets work and enjoy identifying themes and emerging trends that can inform community development, member engagement, and content strategy. * Organised and meticulous. You are comfortable tracking interactions, maintaining accurate records, and managing follow-ups across relationships, governance meetings, and community initiatives. * Self-motivated and proactive. You are comfortable taking ownership of relationships, finding opportunities to strengthen engagement, and helping shape the future development of the FIIN community. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. We currently operate a hybrid model which requires staff to work onsite 50% of the time. Accessibility We are a disability confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments/personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com and a member of our team will be happy to help. Further information At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may leverage AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com. 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Seller Marketing Coordinator (FTC)

DEPT

This is a 12-month fixed term contract. JOB PURPOSE As a Marketing Coordinator you’ll be working seamlessly with the eBay Marketing team, you will be confident in your abilities to work autonomously coordinating, executing and reporting on marketing campaigns across eBay owned channels. Day-to-day, you will support the eBay Seller team with the rollout of planned activity across owned channels including web, push, SMS and with a strong focus on CRM. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Campaign Briefing: Work closely with eBay internal teams as required to define campaign briefs * Campaign Execution & Ownership: Execute campaigns, from briefing, reviews, approvals, building across channels (email, onsite banners, webpages, push notifications and SMS) * Campaign Reporting: Report on campaigns and put forward recommendations for optimisations based on data and insights  * Global Program Support: Support global programs and campaigns including rollout of new campaigns and product changes * Campaign targeting: Audience briefs and simple target list creation * Seller Promotion Support: Briefing promotions and building terms & conditions webpages With the above in mind, the successful candidate would have the below deliverables: * Delivery of +10 campaigns per month - these range from simple OM banner activations through to detailed multi channel CRM campaigns * EOC reporting for all delivered campaigns * Ongoing reporting for recurring campaigns * Ideally at least 1 test and learn executed each month for learnings/insights to improve recurring campaign performance ongoing WHAT YOU BRING: * Ability to self-educate, learn fast and work autonomously * Relevant experience within a marketing coordinator role * Highly desirable experience with Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Hubspot, Braze or other CRM alternatives * Strong prioritisation skills, strategic thinking and attention to detail * Experience in managing reporting and delivering tangible insights & actions * Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and achieve communications/marketing and customer goals WE OFFER * A flexible, hybrid working arrangement policy.  * 20 days of paid holiday each year, plus relevant public holidays.  * Doona Day - 1 additional day off paid leave each year to enjoy some downtime.  * Birthday Leave, 1 day paid day off each year to be taken during your birthday week.  * Annual Leave Purchase Scheme.  * 12% Superannuation Contribution.  * Employee Assistance Programme.  * Company Enhanced Sick & Carer’s Pay.  * Long Service Leave, provided in accordance with relevant state legislation.  * Enhanced Parental Leave.  * Learning and Development, continuous growth opportunities through internal training, and "inspirational talks” guest speakers. * Buddy Program, you will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you navigate your first weeks’ at DEPT®. * A Certified BCorp Agency and is multi-award winning “Agency of the Year”.  * Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together! * Global DEPT® Cares Month, an annual initiative where our teams donate their professional skills and time to support local charities and pr-bono projects. * Talent Referral Scheme WHY DEPT®? We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build. AI Disclosure: At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used. DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION  At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine. We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us. Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.