Commercial WIP Manager

SENIOR LEADER, FIELD SALES TALENT ACQUISITION Talent Acquisition | London ABOUT THE TEAM SumUp's Field Sales hiring engine delivers close to 2,000 hires per year across 12+ European markets — and that number is growing. The Talent Acquisition team sits at the centre of SumUp's commercial expansion, translating business growth ambitions into hiring execution across some of our most strategically important markets. We're ready to move from reactive delivery to a structured, scalable hiring engine — and this role is how we get there. You'll report directly to the Global Head of TA, with a dotted line to the CCO and VP of Sales based in London, reflecting how central this work is to SumUp's commercial success. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE This role will have made an impact when you, * Turned Field Sales hiring into a reliable, measurable engine — which is visible, trusted, and predictable across every market * Built a team that doesn't depend on you — a high-autonomy, high-accountability TA function where recruiters know what good looks like * Made TA a real commercial partner — working alongside Sales and Commercial leadership to shape hiring plans * Created clarity from complexity — across tools, workflows, and standards, so that recruiters in different markets are working from the same playbook and producing comparable results YOU'LL THRIVE HERE IF YOU'RE… * Experienced in building and leading high-volume / sales / GTM TA across multiple markets, with a strong instinct for what a healthy funnel looks and feels like * A systems thinker who goes upstream and fixes root causes rather than managing symptoms * Pragmatic and action-oriented, you make progress without waiting for perfect conditions * A people leader who measures success by how well the team runs without you * Comfortable with ambiguity, low on ego, and more focused on outcomes than credit * An open, direct communicator who can engage effectively across the business, from your team to senior leadership * Naturally collaborative, with a track record of building strong cross-functional relationships through the quality of your work and thinking   WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN SUMUP 🌎 Opportunity to work with a truly global, multicultural team from our central Covent Garden location — office-first setup 🌈 Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: a workplace that values every perspective 🚀 Virtual Stock Option programme: own a stake in SumUp's future success 🏖 28 days paid leave, plus bank holidays and special leave 📚 Dedicated annual L&D budget for conferences and further education 🏥 Private health insurance, including optical and dental 🚗 Salary-sacrifice commuter benefits via Gogeta 💼 Retirement scheme — SumUp matches 7% when you contribute 5% 🛡 Life insurance from MetLife for 2× your salary 🌴 Break4me: 1-month sabbatical after 3 years of service 🔗 Referral Bonus: earn additional rewards by referring great people to SumUp ABOUT SUMUP At SumUp, we're on a mission to empower small businesses across the globe by providing simple and affordable tools that allow them to thrive. Today, over 4 million businesses in 37 markets rely on SumUp as their financial partner to manage payments, finance and customer relationships. Our team of over 3,000 SumUppers from 90+ nationalities is united by global collaboration and an innovative mindset. We foster inclusivity and a continuous learning culture, providing a safe space for personal and professional growth. SumUp is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We don't make hiring or employment decisions based on race, colour, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Discover more on our careers website, and follow our journey on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. 📽 Want to bring this role to life on LinkedIn or your job post? Browse the Global Employer Brand video library for ready-to-use content.   Job Application Tip We recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don’t tick every box, it’s ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.

OPPORTUNITY  As Brunswick grows in scale and complexity, reward and performance management are critical levers for driving business performance, growth and innovation across the firm. This role introduces dedicated expertise to bring together greater insight, coherence and governance to how we manage programmes and processes globally. It ensures our offer remains competitive, equitable and aligned with Brunswick’s commercial ambition and partnership model. About the Role The role has broad, hands-on exposure and is positioned to bring high, meaningful impact to the People function and the firm. The role holder is expected to collaborate extensively with other Group People functions, Finance, Operational Leads and wide range of regional and local stakeholders. With a global remit that focuses on non-Partner colleagues globally, this role is based in London and reports to the Group Head of People Operations. Key responsibilities will include the following: Reward Strategy & Governance * In partnership with regional teams, advise and influence on developing and embedding  global reward principles in line with firm strategy. * Lead and manage benchmarking and pay positioning exercises across regions. * Partner with Finance and regional People and leadership teams to help coordinate salary and bonus governance and processes globally * Partner closely with group and regional people teams to ensure strong alignment between performance management and reward outcomes. * Keep abreast of on latest pay-related regulations across regions (such as pay transparency laws), and work with regional teams to ensure compliance. * Conduct pay equity analysis and recommend corrective action where applicable or required. Performance Management & Governance * Collaborate closely with group and regional People and Operational teams to support the delivery of the firm’s performance appraisal and calibration processes, ensuring consistency and transparency in the process. * Analyze performance outcomes and provide insight to inform talent planning, leadership development and reward decisions. Global Mobility * Support the implementation of global mobility framework and secondments programme management that aligns with workforce planning and firm strategy. Insight & Reporting * Analyze and provide clear reward reporting for People function, ExCo and Board. * Partner with regional teams and Finance on modelling, cost control and scenario planning What We're Looking For  * Proven experience from working in matrixed People teams, in a role focused on reward, benefits and mobility, ideally in client facing, partnerships or professional services business models as an individual contributor * Familiarity with employment legislation and People policy frameworks. * Strong analytical and reporting skills, with proficiency in Excel. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics to a range of audiences and stakeholders * Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. * High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information. * Collaborative and relationship-oriented, with the ability to work autonomously and pro-actively * Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality. * Curious and continuously learning, with a solution focused mindset * Committed to delivering an excellent employee experience. WHY JOIN US Whether you are joining a client facing team, a core services team, or starting out on your professional career journey, joining Brunswick unlocks a range of employee benefits to support your financial future, health and wellness, family and community and continuous professional development.   ABOUT BRUNSWICK Brunswick is a global advisory firm. We help companies tackle high-stakes issues, navigate complex stakeholder relationships, and deliver high-impact outcomes.  Our clients value our ability to anticipate, shape, and respond to the key players and forces in the financial and investment arena, regulatory and geopolitical universe, NGO community, workforce and beyond. They rely on us for deep experience, fresh perspectives and original thinking. So, in Brunswick you will find an exceptional range of experience and talent with a rich mix of backgrounds. From the beginning, we have prioritized attracting, developing, and retaining the best professionals in the industry, united by a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and intellectual curiosity. Founded in 1987 in London, the firm has organically grown to 27 offices in 18 countries across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia. We operate as a “one-firm firm” with no individual profit centers. This allows us to assemble fully integrated, bespoke teams for each client, able to draw on the full resources of Brunswick anywhere in the world.    Brunswick is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Please read our Global Privacy Notice to understand how your data is managed.