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Contract Senior Art Director Start date - End of Aug End Date - End of December OUTSIDE IR25 Rate - £350-£400pd We are working with a luxury fashion brand who are looking for an Art Director to join their team for approx. 4 months Key responsibilities: - Support the Creative Director, in collaboration with the wider creative team to develop and define the new brand voice. - Come up with fresh new bold ideas to approach projects - Responsible for overseeing and shaping projects from conception through to delivery. - Developing concepts from sketch and mood board phase. - Create and deliver presentations. - Inspire, mentor and challenge Junior Art Directors whilst providing support and leadership. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Contract Art Director

Creative Technologist  We are looking for a Creative Technologist who work with a design team to build out the front and back end for a prototype which could make a tangible impact within the healthcare sector.   You will: <ul><li>Be responsible for both the front-end and back-end aspects of the prototype</li><li>Work on the back-end development and collaborate with the designer to create the front-end</li><li>Work to create a prototype that the internal team can beta test</li><li>Collaborate closely with designer and researcher to define the approach to prototype</li></ul>  Experience: <ul><li>Experience deploying products that are actively used</li><li>Experience in full stack development</li><li>Experience working in a team with researchers and designers</li></ul>  Nice to have: <ul><li>Have experience experimenting with Language Models (LLMs)</li><li>Experience in Machine Learning APIs</li></ul> We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Creative Technologist 

Freelance Strategist | 6 week contract | outside IR35 | £425 | PPC I am currently working with a consultany who believe the healthcare industry is ready for something new. New tech platforms, data-driven engagement models, and digital product divisions may be foundational to the current wave of change, but it’s ideas, experiences and stories that inspire people to change behaviour. And that’s where you come in. They are currently looking for a freelance Strategist to join their team on an inital exciting 6 week project  Must haves  - PPC experience  - Paid Social Campaign  - Prior Healthcare consultancy expereince  About contract  - 6 weeks  - Start ASAP - Outside IR35 - £425 a day We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Strategist

Freelance Client Service Traﬃc Manager/PM I am currently working with a market leading HR software whos mission is to give HR teams time to focus on what really matters: people. We help automate people processes and free up time for more strategic work, enabling HR to go beyond HR. Skills <ul><li>Clear understanding of brand and its associated impacts and challenges</li><li>Adept at identfying and mapping the expertse and skills requirements for speciﬁc projects</li><li>Able to communicate clearly and concisely with stakeholders</li><li>Conﬁdent communicatng with senior stakeholders and managing their expectatons</li><li>Able to manage multple projects and prioritse based on strategic impact</li><li>Strong organisatonal, tme-management and administraton skills</li><li>An understanding of the creatve and producton process with experience working within astudio</li><li>Excellent people management and communicaton skills</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hybrid environment and across multple countries andoﬃces.</li><li>Experience with project management, triage and communicaton tools–ClickUp(or similar),Slack etc.</li></ul> Responsibilites <ul><li>Collaborate directly with key stakeholders to fully understand project scope requirements,workload pressures and tmelines</li><li>Assess and prioritse projects against team/project/business needs and tmescales</li><li>Negotate tmescales when there are competng priorites</li><li>Build eﬀectve, long lastng partnerships with key departments and clients</li><li>Deeply evaluate requests and briefs, identﬁying deﬁciencies or operatonal concerns</li><li>Ensure alignment of requests with the brand vision/goals and assess feasibility in terms ofimpact on audiences and company OKRs</li><li>Liaise with stakeholders to gather necessary details, manage expectatons and agreeconsensus on solutons</li><li>Lead and coordinate projects from inital stages through to delivery</li><li>Monitor and respond to requests for tme-sensitve work, assess capacity and manageexpectatons where necessary</li><li>Oversee the allocaton of resources, highlight concerns where necessary, and ﬁnd andinitate clear solutons</li><li>Break down complex requests into achievable subtasks with agreed milestones</li><li>Monitor workload through job progression statuses and identfy dependencies</li><li>Capture, disseminate and present back operatonal data to give a clear picture of teampressures and resource allocaton</li><li>Conductagency brieﬁngs for task assignments, ensuring that senior Brand stakeholders areinvolved at key milestones</li><li>Observe current traﬃc processes and input ideas on how to improve current practces whererequired</li></ul>About contract <ul><li>1 day in London office</li><li>5hr days spread over 5 days (ideal) or 3 day week</li><li>£50 an hour</li><li>Start 1-2 weeks</li></ul> We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Creative Service Traffic Manager/Project Manager

Account Director  As the Account Director you will be responsible for leading on Client Accounts, ensuring that they are profitable and growing. You will take responsibility of the quality and creativity of work that meets the needs of the client and addresses business problems.   We are looking for a diverse thinker who can blend human insight with data, technology and creativity to help businesses drive accelerated growth.   You will be setting up the Account function within the agency so you will be creating a whole new work stream.  The ideal candidate will be skilled in account management relationship selling and have a deep understanding of the clients’ goals, drivers and needs of the business.  They will need to be able to articulate this back to the team, ensuring the client requests are handled in a timely and efficient manner.  This is a fast paced, digitally transforming environment so someone that juggle and prioritise work, has a strategic outlook and is experienced working with budgets is essential.  Group Account Director will be tasked with maximising opportunity and delivering great value. The ideal candidate will have: <ul><li>Experience managing clients’ relationships</li><li>Sound knowledge of working with budgets.</li><li>Sound knowledge of web maintenance optimisation.</li><li>Excellent communications skills</li><li>Strategic perspective</li><li>Adaptability in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Skilled in negotiation /Value based selling</li><li>Empathy and a deep understanding of goals drivers and needs of others, </li><li>Some agencies experience</li><li>Background in /understanding of projects sprints</li><li>Ideally have charity sector expereince </li></ul>About contract <ul><li>£350 - £400 a day </li><li>outside IR35 </li><li>Remote </li><li>6 months </li></ul> We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Account Director

I am currently working with an agency who specialise in the charity sector golbally they're looking for a Content Producer to join their team. You will upload and build all new content on their website with a strong focus on new product launches, brand campaigns and technical roadmap development initatives to create an engaging, innovative and commercial customer experience. Key Responsibilities  <ul><li>Working as part of the CMS Project team you will be integral in migrating site content in line with critical path timings, whilst ensuring a high quality of look and feel and accuracy</li><li>Work in partnership with Digital Design and Development teams to ensure that all content adheres to brand UX/UI and brand guideline</li><li>You will be working with multiple clients so someone who is used to juggling multiple projects</li><li>Attention to detail and stakeholder management is essential</li><li>Manage budget and engage with clients </li><li>Identifying and utilising data to select the best assets for the web</li></ul> Candidate Requirement <ul><li>Intermediate/ advanced knowledge of CMS platforms such as Bloomreach</li><li>Basic understanding of SEO & UX best practices</li><li>Experience of HTML/ CSS preferred</li><li>Experience using design software such as Photoshop, Cloudinary transformations</li><li>Highly organised with strong communication and project management skills</li></ul> About contract  <ul><li>6 Months </li><li>Remote</li><li>£300 - £400 a day</li><li>start ASAP</li></ul> We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Content Project Manager

I am currently working with a market leading retail who is looking for a Content Producer to join their team. You will be responsible for migrating content pages across to the new Bloomreach CMS. You will upload and build all new content on their website with a strong focus on new product launches, brand campaigns and technical roadmap development initatives to create an engaging, innovative and commercial customer experience online. Key Responsibilities  <ul><li>Working as part of the CMS Project team you will be integral in migrating site content in line with critical path timings, whilst ensuring a high quality of look and feel and accuracy</li><li>Work in partnership with Digital Design and Development teams to ensure that all content adheres to brand UX/UI and brand guideline</li><li>Working in partnership with the E-commerce Trading team to upload content across all areas of the website that maximises commercial return; launching campaigns, products and promotions on the website</li><li>Proactively respond to reactive trading requests such as amending promotions due to trading requirements</li><li>Identifying and utilising data to select the best assets for the web</li></ul> Candidate Requirements<ul><li>Degree in Digital Marketing, Digital Design, Computer Science or a related ﬁeld</li><li>2+ years relevant industry experience</li><li>Intermediate/ advanced knowledge of CMS platforms such as Bloomreach</li><li>Basic understanding of SEO & UX best practices</li><li>Experience of HTML/ CSS preferred</li><li>Experience using design software such as Photoshop, Cloudinary transformations</li><li>Highly organised with strong communication and project management skills</li></ul> About contract  <ul><li>6 Months </li><li>Initally in warrington office for training then remote working (or if local visit office more frequent)</li><li>£300 - £400 a day</li><li>start 19th June</li></ul> We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp™ accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Digital Content Producer

Creative Technologist&nbsp; We are looking for a Creative Technologist who works with a design team to build out the front and back end for a prototype which could make a tangible impact within the healthcare sector. You will:
<ul>
<li>Be responsible for both the front-end and back-end aspects of the prototype</li>
<li>Work on the back-end development and collaborate with the designer to create the front-end</li>
<li>Work to create a prototype that the internal team can beta test</li>
<li>Collaborate closely with the designer and researcher to define the approach to the prototype</li>
</ul>
 Experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience deploying products that are actively used</li>
<li>Experience in full stack development</li>
<li>Experience working in a team with researchers and designers</li>
</ul>
 Nice to have:
<ul>
<li>Have experience experimenting with Language Models (LLMs)</li>
<li>Experience in Machine Learning APIs</li>
</ul>
 We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us. Futureheads is a B Corp&trade; accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

We are working with a respected, independent experiential agency who are hiring for a Creative Technologist to join their team. The agency partner with household brands to deliver creative solutions, that create impact, and inspire audiences. The role is based in London, with three days per week in the office.&nbsp; You will bridge the gap between experiential concept and what is technically viable. An expert in tech-first idea generation is needed to join their growing creative technology team. Deliver brilliant, inspiring tech concepts/ideas, including appropriate use of VR, AR, projection, websites, apps, games and interactive installations for our clients. You&rsquo;ll be working on large scale projects as well as small. To apply for this role: 
<ul>
<li>You could come from different backgrounds; Digital Creative, Digital Production, Developer, Product Design or other.</li>
<li>You will have experience working with designers and developers with different digital skill sets, leveraging their knowledge to help deliver work</li>
<li>Broad client experience consistent with their portfolio of progressive and sector defining client brands.</li>
<li>Experience of the live environment / experiential delivery and its specific pressures.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience leading digital programme work, overseeing multiple work streams and team members.</li>
<li>At least 5+ years working in an agency environment.</li>
</ul>
 Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

Creative Technology Lead

Digital Strategic Director  Agency  Outside IR35  A digital customer experience agency made up of 100 specialists and growing. We collaborate with B2C, B2B and government organisations to close the digital expectation gap – the gap between what their users, customers and employees expect and the customer experience those organisations deliver.   We combine insight, innovation, technology and organisational change to deliver customer experiences which go beyond all expectations - experiences which don’t just solve a problem but brand experiences which provide genuine delight and transform organisations.  Someone who is passionate, driven, loves a challenge and is curious about digital culture, technology, business and society. We want an individual who will inspire and challenge our strategy team to generate insight, strategies and ideas that deliver ambitious change for our clients and deliver on our promise to go beyond their expectations.  The job in detail  <ul><li>Constantly evolve the strategic proposition, services, and processes to ensure they remain relevant for all our clients.</li><li>Shape innovative approaches to solve client challenges and provide direction.</li><li>Lead the team to deliver strategy across all clients and a range of disciplines including (but not limited to) high level visions, product strategy, social and content strategy, campaign planning, analytics, and transformation projects.</li><li>Provide strategic direction in new business pitches, as well as a being a key part of the pitch team.</li><li>Ensure all strategy deliverables are resourced and delivered on brief, on budget and delight the client.</li><li>Motivate, grow and develop a permanent team plus long term freelance resource. You’ll also need to recruit permanent staff and freelance depending on the needs of the business.</li><li>Shape and contribute to our Great State thought leadership programme. Defining interesting areas/trends to explore, conducting any proprietary research to underpin our opinion, and communicating that view.</li></ul>  About you  <ul><li>You’ll have significant experience of working in a senior strategic role in a digital and fast paced environment.</li><li>You’ll have proven experience of leading teams and managing resources to deliver.</li><li>You’ll have high standards. Ensuring the team deliver quality, accuracy attention to detail and also challenging to think harder,</li><li>You’ll have proven experience of delivering ‘results’ with big name clients where there has been significant digital investment.</li><li>You’ll have the ability to work independently – forming your own opinions, making your own decisions and standing by them.</li><li>You’ll be a digital enthusiast with a proactive desire to keep well versed on new digital trends, culture and business and now how to best to use them to deliver results</li></ul> About contract <ul><li>6 months</li><li>travel to bristol office a few times a month </li><li>outside IR35</li><li>£650 a day</li></ul> Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us.

Strategic Director

JOB DESCRIPTION &nbsp;Project Manager I am working with an award-winning specialist product and service and digital comms discipline of the VCCP Partnership. We are a friendly and knowledgeable team of 80 specialists across Strategy and Data, UX, Design and Motion, Technology &amp; Engineering, Project and Account Management and Operations, all dedicated to creating great work across all digital channels Check out some of the work we&rsquo;ve done here. OUR CULTURE&nbsp; ● A collaborative nature ● An entrepreneurial spirit ● Take pride in their work ● Have an honest approach ● Be un-precious and be able to recognise that a good idea can come from anywhere ● Take responsibility ABOUT THE ROLE&nbsp; Project Management team is 20 strong and integral to delivering great work across the agency. We are looking for a Project Manager to strengthen our campaign production capabilities and to join our team who thrives on learning, developing and inputting into projects and teams, not just &ldquo;managing&rdquo; them. You will take as much pride in creating a collaborative, efficient, effective and fun project environment as you do in the final output. You will find satisfaction in effectively executing projects on time and on budget, controlling and adapting scope as you go thorough. You will have the ability to apply your experience and skills to the management of different integrated campaigns across a range of clients. Although your responsibility will be for management of effective, efficient, and best-in-class digital communications, your full remit is to be part of an integrated team that as a whole deliver campaigns that cover all communication touch points. You will be able to manage the conceptual process through to final delivery across Digital Display, Motion Graphics for Social Media and Digital Out Of Home, Landing Pages and other campaign activations. Understanding how a central creative idea needs to evolve to work in all spaces. To succeed, you must be creative and technical, strategic and executional, artistic and scientific. You excel at the opposite ends of the spectrum and find a middle ground without descending into mediocrity. You must exercise control of your projects yet allow freedom of ideas to thrive. You understand the whole picture but live deep in the detail. Left-brained and right-brained, you are comfortable jumping between conceptual thinking and pragmatic realism in the blink of an eye. However, you are not alone. You will be part of a well-structured, supportive and industry-leading team, within which we aim to provide you with every opportunity to learn, grow and advance your career. SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE ● Confident in managing large and complex digital campaigns with a team of designers and developers ● 2 years experience delivering digital deliverables as part of large integrated campaigns. ● Experience within a creative agency environment. ● Solution-orientated ● Helpful, flexible and resourceful, yet delivery focused ● Strong commercial awareness ● Reliable and responsible ● Diplomatic approach to all situations, when working with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, creatives, account managers or agency partners ● An excellent communicator with strong team management skills ● Calm, positive and optimistic even when under pressure ● Experience working in fast-paced environments ● Strives to learn, grow and to expand experience. QUALIFICATIONS ● Experience scoping, briefing, documenting, timeline management, risk mitigation, change management, and delivery for large campaign projects. ● Experience in managing the delivery of consumer facing web pages and microsites ● Experience in managing large roll outs and versions across a range of deliverables ● Ability to work with Strategy, Creative, UX and Design and Technical teams to deliver high quality work ATTITUDE ● Resilience to keep going in a fast paced environment ● Strives for excellence ● Can do attitude ● Approachable and personable ● Builds rapport and is able to quickly establish excellent working relationships ● Team player WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU We work hard at keeping our teams motivated by offering continuous training and development&nbsp;opportunities, a competitive benefits package, good work-life balance and a fun andengaging office environment. We are currently operating a hybrid working model with lots of flexibility. CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS ● Life Assurance ● Private Medical Healthcare ● Income Protection ● Pension ● 25 days holiday ● Work mobile phone ● Enhanced maternity/paternity (after qualifying period) NON CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS ● Half a day working before a bank holiday &ndash; work permitting ● Employee assistance programme ● Gourmet Society &amp; Tastecards ● Health Screening ● Holiday Purchase Scheme ● RAC Vehicle Breakdown Cover ● Free annual eye test ● Curious sessions and other information sharing session ● Give as you earn (a tax-free benefit) ● Cycle to work scheme - after successful completion of probationary period ● Corporate Gym Membership - after successful completion of probationary period ● Season ticket loan &ndash; after successful completion of probationary period Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION Project Manager THE BIG PICTURE I am working with an award-winning specialist product and service and digital comms discipline of the VCCP Partnership. We are a friendly and knowledgeable team of 80 specialists across Strategy and Data, UX, Design and Motion, Technology &amp; Engineering, Project and Account Management and Operations, all dedicated to creating great work across all digital channels Check out some of the work we&rsquo;ve done here. OUR CULTURE&nbsp; ● A collaborative nature ● An entrepreneurial spirit ● Take pride in their work ● Have an honest approach ● Be un-precious and be able to recognise that a good idea can come from anywhere ● Take responsibility ABOUT THE ROLE&nbsp; Project Management team is 20 strong and integral to delivering great work across the agency. We are looking for a Project Manager to strengthen our campaign production capabilities and to join our team who thrives on learning, developing and inputting into projects and teams, not just &ldquo;managing&rdquo; them. You will take as much pride in creating a collaborative, efficient, effective and fun project environment as you do in the final output. You will find satisfaction in effectively executing projects on time and on budget, controlling and adapting scope as you go thorough. You will have the ability to apply your experience and skills to the management of different integrated campaigns across a range of clients. Although your responsibility will be for management of effective, efficient, and best-in-class digital communications, your full remit is to be part of an integrated team that as a whole deliver campaigns that cover all communication touch points. You will be able to manage the conceptual process through to final delivery across Digital Display, Motion Graphics for Social Media and Digital Out Of Home, Landing Pages and other campaign activations. Understanding how a central creative idea needs to evolve to work in all spaces. To succeed, you must be creative and technical, strategic and executional, artistic and scientific. You excel at the opposite ends of the spectrum and find a middle ground without descending into mediocrity. You must exercise control of your projects yet allow freedom of ideas to thrive. You understand the whole picture but live deep in the detail. Left-brained and right-brained, you are comfortable jumping between conceptual thinking and pragmatic realism in the blink of an eye. However, you are not alone. You will be part of a well-structured, supportive and industry-leading team, within which we aim to provide you with every opportunity to learn, grow and advance your career. SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE ● Confident in managing large and complex digital campaigns with a team of designers and developers ● 2 years experience delivering digital deliverables as part of large integrated campaigns. ● Experience within a creative agency environment. ● Solution-orientated ● Helpful, flexible and resourceful, yet delivery focused ● Strong commercial awareness ● Reliable and responsible ● Diplomatic approach to all situations, when working with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, creatives, account managers or agency partners ● An excellent communicator with strong team management skills ● Calm, positive and optimistic even when under pressure ● Experience working in fast-paced environments ● Strives to learn, grow and to expand experience. QUALIFICATIONS ● Experience scoping, briefing, documenting, timeline management, risk mitigation, change management, and delivery for large campaign projects. ● Experience in managing the delivery of consumer facing web pages and microsites ● Experience in managing large roll outs and versions across a range of deliverables ● Ability to work with Strategy, Creative, UX and Design and Technical teams to deliver high quality work ATTITUDE ● Resilience to keep going in a fast paced environment ● Strives for excellence ● Can do attitude ● Approachable and personable ● Builds rapport and is able to quickly establish excellent working relationships ● Team player WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU We work hard at keeping our teams motivated by offering continuous training and development&nbsp;opportunities, a competitive benefits package, good work-life balance and a fun andengaging office environment. We are currently operating a hybrid working model with lots of flexibility. CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS ● Life Assurance ● Private Medical Healthcare ● Income Protection ● Pension ● 25 days holiday ● Work mobile phone ● Enhanced maternity/paternity (after qualifying period) NON CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS ● Half a day working before a bank holiday &ndash; work permitting ● Employee assistance programme ● Gourmet Society &amp; Tastecards ● Health Screening ● Holiday Purchase Scheme ● RAC Vehicle Breakdown Cover ● Free annual eye test ● Curious sessions and other information sharing session ● Give as you earn (a tax-free benefit) ● Cycle to work scheme - after successful completion of probationary period ● Corporate Gym Membership - after successful completion of probationary period ● Season ticket loan &ndash; after successful completion of probationary period &nbsp; Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

Campaign Project Manager &pound;50K - &pound;55K Start ASAP 3 days in Victoria, London office We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to strengthen our campaign production capabilities and to join our team who thrives on learning, developing and inputting into projects and teams, not just &ldquo;managing&rdquo; them. You will take as much pride in creating a collaborative, efficient, effective and fun project environment as you do in the final output. You will find satisfaction in effectively executing projects and large programmes of work on time and on budget, controlling and adapting scope as you go through. You will have the ability to apply your experience and skills to the management of different integrated campaigns across a range of clients. SKILLS &amp; EXPERIENCE:
<ul>
<li>Confident in managing large and complex digital campaigns with a team of designers and developers</li>
<li>3-4 years experience delivering digital deliverables as part of large integrated campaigns. But we acknowledge that time can be misleading. If you think you and your experience fits the brief, please get in touch.</li>
<li>Experience within a creative agency environment.</li>
<li>Solution-orientated</li>
<li>Helpful, flexible and resourceful, yet delivery focused</li>
<li>Strong commercial awareness</li>
<li>Reliable and responsible</li>
<li>Diplomatic approach to all situations, when working with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, creatives, account managers or agency partners</li>
<li>An excellent communicator with strong team management skills</li>
<li>Calm, positive and optimistic even when under pressure</li>
<li>Experience working in fast-paced environments</li>
<li>Strives to learn, grow and to expand experience.</li>
</ul>
 QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>Experience scoping, briefing, documenting, timeline management, risk mitigation, change management, and delivery for large campaign projects.</li>
<li>Experience in managing the delivery of consumer facing web pages and microsites</li>
<li>Experience in managing large roll outs and versions across a range of deliverables</li>
<li>Ability to work with Strategy, Creative, UX and Design and Technical teams to deliver high quality work</li>
<li>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
ATTITUDE: 
<ul>
<li>Resilience to keep going in a fast paced environment</li>
<li>Strives for excellence</li>
<li>Can do attitude</li>
<li>Approachable and personable</li>
<li>Builds rapport and is able to quickly establish excellent working relationships</li>
<li>Team player</li>
</ul>
 WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU: We work hard at keeping our teams motivated by offering continuous training and development opportunities, a competitive benefits package, good work-life balance and a fun and engaging office environment. We are currently operating a hybrid working model with lots of flexibility. CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS: Life Assurance Private Medical Healthcare Income Protection Pension 25 days holiday Work mobile phone Enhanced maternity/paternity (after qualifying period) &nbsp; NON-CONTRACTUAL BENEFITS: Half a day working before a bank holiday &ndash; work permitting Employee assistance programme Gourmet Society &amp; Tastecards Health Screening Holiday Purchase Scheme RAC Vehicle Breakdown Cover Free annual eye test Curious sessions and other information sharing session Give as you earn (a tax-free benefit) Cycle to work scheme - after successful completion of probationary period Corporate Gym Membership - after successful completion of probationary period Season ticket loan &ndash; after successful completion of probationary period Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

Senior Project Manager - Campaign

Solutions Architect (Pre- Sales)- London/Remote- 9 Months-&pound;650-750 Day Rate PAYE We are working with a global technology company to find an experienced Solutions Architect to their team for an 9 months contract. You will work closely with the customer, partners and pre-sales teams providing technical engagements across a wide area of competencies to help drive new business. You will work with external suppliers and clients, fostering relationships between the two whilst ensure technical needs are met. The ideal candidate will combine technical, product and business skills to ensure growth. The Role
<ul>
<li>Engage with potential customers to understand their business objectives and demonstrate the value proposition, delivering customer pre-sales technical engagements</li>
<li>Guide customer implementations and technical growth, identify key system architecture components and propose and help clients build solutions that unblock deployments.</li>
<li>Build strong technical relationships with existing customers and drive growth and adoption of products</li>
<li>Troubleshoot technical issues &ldquo;hands on&rdquo; when required</li>
<li>Create documentation and develop best practices to help your team and customers engage with business, product, and engineering teams.</li>
<li>Drive the success of products by providing customer feedback, and as well leveraging a deep understanding of both industry trends and business needs.</li>
<li>Deep understanding of products, architecture and integration components &ndash; become a SME</li>
</ul>
 Skills/ Experience:
<ul>
<li>Experience as a Solution Architect, Technical Consultant or Partner/Sales/Solutions Engineer</li>
<li>Experience communicating with technical and business audiences</li>
<li>Knowledge of the enterprise software space and I.T management areas such as device and mobile management</li>
<li>Experience with identity, provisioning, security, networking and other aspects of successful software and hardware deployments in Enterprise environments including user management, authentication, and/or MDM</li>
<li>Knowledge of the web technology stack and supporting technologies (protocols, APIs)</li>
</ul>
Desirable
<ul>
<li>Experience with SaaS solutions</li>
<li>Experience with AR/VR devices and solutions </li>
</ul>
&nbsp; Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

Solutions Architect

Futureheads is currently working with a digital experience agency looking to bridge the gap between &lsquo;digital strategy&rsquo; and the execution of &lsquo;digital experiences&rsquo; to make breakthrough products &amp; services. They are currently looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to join the team based in London (hybrid working &ndash; 3 days a week in the office) and paying up to &pound;60K. Responsibilities 
<ul>
<li>Confident in managing large and complex digital projects with large project teams.</li>
<li>Experience delivering complex projects in an agile environment utilising artefact and ceremonies from agile delivery practices to suit the project needs.</li>
<li>Solution-orientated.</li>
<li>Experience working in fast-paced environments.</li>
<li>Strives to learn, grow and to expand experience.</li>
</ul>
Your Background
<ul>
<li>Experience scoping, briefing, documenting, timeline management, risk mitigation, change management, and delivery for large projects</li>
<li>Experience in managing the delivery of high-volume traffic, consumer facing websites &amp; platforms (e.g. e-commerce, rewards, or transactional systems)</li>
<li>Familiarity with processes around projects involving large infrastructure configuration &amp; deployments where data and infrastructure security are key considerations</li>
</ul>
&nbsp; Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

Senior Project Manager

Futureheads is proud to be partnering with a unique D2C premium marketplace for non-full-price fashion, sportswear and beauty, enabling brands and retailers to sell non-full-price inventory in a profitable and brand-enhancing way. They have scaled at a record pace, building a multimillion turnover platform, with 9m account holders, hosting over 70m visits with over 1700 brands available on site and are now classified as the No1 destination in the UK for non-full-price by both customers and their brand partners. They are currently looking to hire a QA Manager with some ecommerce experience. The role will be fully remote and will be paying between &pound;50-60K. Your experience:
<ul>
<li>Responsible for conducting tests before product launches to ensure meets business needs (both automation and manual testing experience beneficial)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience with APIs and API testing (PostMan, Swagger)</li>
<li>Have been responsible for supporting the Product function for UAT&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
This is an extremely exciting time to join the client as they have huge growth plans for 2023 and an ambitious roadmap.&nbsp; Please apply now so I can tell you all about it! Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

QA Manager

Futureheads is excited to be partnering with a rapidly expanding niche design consultancy who work in a completely consultative way with their clients, coming up with bespoke solutions to fit their needs. The role is based in London but offers a hybrid working model (2 days in the office a week, one of which needs to be a Monday). You will have every other Friday off work, with the other Friday set aside for you to work on an internal project for the consultancy. They are looking to hirer a Senior Project Manager who has solid project experience working with start-ups through to larger organisations but is also able to think of the bigger picture and suggest back to the clients you&rsquo;ll be working with different ways of solving their problem and feel comfortable explaining those ideas to them. They can pay up to &pound;60K for the right person and offer the chance to move into a role where you can be a truly consultative partner with you client base. Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Define the scope of the project, producing a detailed plan encompassing project stages, delivery dates, budget and resource requirements</li>
<li>Own the overall delivery schedule and delivery of the project on time, within budget and to the highest of quality</li>
<li>Manage standard project management and change control processes</li>
<li>Manage change effectively and calmly in a hectic environment</li>
<li>Assist in the evaluation client needs and writing statements of work, scheduling, budgeting and</li>
<li>capturing design requirements</li>
</ul>
What you&rsquo;ll have experience in
<ul>
<li>Experience working across all digital channels</li>
<li>Design management experience</li>
<li>Results focused with a passion for delivering the highest quality work</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, to strict deadlines without compromising quality of work</li>
</ul>
 Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you&rsquo;re working with us.

Currently working with a leading SaaS platform that offers e-mail signature solutions for over 60,000 customers globally. Some of the brands the work with include Sony, BBC, NBC, Academy Awards, etc. &nbsp; They are going through a complete re-brand and you’ll be in charge of all of that, plus you’ll be building a team of designers below you. You’re role will be initially very hands on but with the scope of becoming hybrid management/ IC.&nbsp; I see this a great stepping stone into management but also an amazing opportunity to have solid impact on the overall look and feel of this brand.&nbsp; Team: They work with contractors at the moment but the aim is to build a permanent team. Your role will also be to manage and coordinate contractors when/if they come in.&nbsp; Salary: up to £80,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits Location: role is fully remote but they do have an office in Oxford Circus if needed.&nbsp; Interview Process: 2 stage process, no task! Here at Futureheads, we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you and to allow you to show your best self, let us know. We also understand that some people require extra time to complete assessments, require alternative application methods and can also benefit from having interview questions or a guide to the type of questions pre-interview. We are open to any suggestions or requests that you may have and are always looking for creative ways to assess talent. Our commitment to you is that you should always feel safe and secure when you’re working with us.

Lead Brand Designer - Global SaaS Platform

We&rsquo;re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets &ndash; there&rsquo;s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our &ldquo;Future Thinkers&rdquo; series was created to showcase the best-in-class companies and professionals in our network and give you an insider&rsquo;s glimpse of what the future will bring. &nbsp; &nbsp;

<h3><a href="https://www.wearefutureheads.com/meet-the-team/rohan-maheswaran/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohan Maheswaran</a> speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-richardson-9052182a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Philippa Richardson</a>, Founder of <a href="https://thecircleline.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Circle Line</a>, who offers highly trained therapists with years of experience and a platform based on Transactional Analysis. They catch up to explore her passion for enabling businesses to thrive through psychology, &nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
<h4>Tell us about you and your journey to becoming a psychotherapist and Founder of The Circle Line&nbsp;</h4>
It was Christmas 1997 and The Spice Girls were number 1 when a close relative was admitted to our local psychiatric ward and given a diagnosis. I was a frightened teenager and nothing was explained to me. This was my first exposure to the world of mental health.&nbsp;
Fast-forward many years and during a difficult time of my own I had the same "symptoms" as an adult - my eyes were truly opened. I realised I too have this thing "mental health", like we all do. I had misunderstood so much. I wanted to help demystify and change the conversation, and The Circle Line was born.&nbsp;
From there, I was hooked. I started reading psychology books voraciously, returning to the subject of my original degree - psychology. &nbsp;
I learnt how the mind affects everything - from our relationships, to our career choices to how we meet that big deadline - and that our childhood creates our blueprint. Crucially, I learnt that the brain is malleable. Our thoughts, feelings and beliefs - our wiring - can be changed. What can be learnt can be unlearnt.&nbsp;
Finding a therapist who helped me turn the biggest corners was life-changing. I was so interested and getting so much from it that I started training to be a psychotherapist myself. &nbsp;
We help others who want to develop, to live their best life. That&rsquo;s why I set up The Circle Line. For I believe we all create our own life story.&nbsp;
<h4>What do you love most about what you do?&nbsp;</h4>
Seeing people unfold. Seeing them change the things they want to change. I know how hard it is and I have so much respect for anyone who embarks on that incredible journey. &nbsp;&nbsp;
<h4>What is the most interesting challenge you and your team are looking to solve right now?&nbsp;</h4>
How you measure change. Humans are complex. They change slowly and it's not a linear process. We move up and down the mental health spectrum from thriving to coping to struggling and back again. How do you show companies that investing in mental health works and is worth it? &nbsp;
<h4>What is the one thing that a candidate has done that has stood out to you in all your years of hiring?&nbsp;</h4>
Turned up at our interview with a full SWOT analysis, without us asking for it. That showed real initiative and interest. She got the job.&nbsp;
<h4>What is the one piece of advice you&rsquo;d share for someone starting out in your career?&nbsp;</h4>
Everything you do is valuable and it's not a linear journey. There are no real mistakes, just learnings. Sometimes you make a career decision, set a goal and go for it (like I did to become a lawyer straight out of university). But sometimes your vocation finds you rather than you finding it - as with me becoming a psychotherapist. And now The Circle Line uses all my skills and experiences that I've developed over 20 years. Perhaps the best things in life take a little more time. &nbsp;
<h4>What are your predictions for the workplace wellbeing sector over the next 12 months?&nbsp;</h4>
It's a noisy place right now. Mental health is a hot topic and everyone's into it. Whilst this is wonderful and such a leap forward, I think there's a lot of talk but also confusion and perhaps not so much serious investment. I think we might need some consolidation and simplification. And perhaps some regulation (which I'd rather be peer regulation, but I can keep dreaming on that one I think).&nbsp;
<h4>We are always interested in hearing your stories and exploring your journeys through tech and digital space. If you&rsquo;re interested in getting involved in the Future Thinkers Series &ndash; please reach out at marketing@wearefutureheads.co.uk &nbsp;</h4>
Futureheads is a B Corp&trade; accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.&nbsp;
&nbsp;

Future Thinkers: Philippa Richardson, Founder of The Circle Line 

We&rsquo;re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets &ndash; there&rsquo;s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of &ldquo;Future Thinkers&rdquo; was created to showcase the best-in-class companies and professionals in our network and give you an insider&rsquo;s glimpse of what the future is to bring. &nbsp;&nbsp;

<h3><a href="https://www.wearefutureheads.com/meet-the-team/chris-chapman/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chris Chapman </a>catches up with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/iammarkbell/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mark Bell,</a> Experience Strategist and CXO to explore his journey over the last 26 years, the challenges he faced and the advice he shares with those looking to explore their CX careers.</h3>
<h3>Tell us about you and your journey to your current role?</h3>
Armed with a degree in Information Design, I arrived in London in the early (really, really early) days of the internet, before Netscape and when the geeks were secretly sniggering about the Millenium Bug. My first job was helping big brands deliver their first websites including Barclays, the AA and Bernie Ecclestone&rsquo;s F1.com.&nbsp; My career then spanned across three different agencies, completing a number of projects including the digital alignment of the UK police, helping Anabel Croft launch a range of underwear and going to Number 10 with Rory Sutherland to help support the setup of David Cameron's Nudge Unit. Now 26 years after that first day in London and with a passion for strategic brand thinking and behavioural science I work with businesses, organisations and brands to help them make sense and optimise the experience of their intended audiences.&nbsp;
<h3>What do you love most about what you do?</h3>
Bringing the right people together at the right time. I&rsquo;m tired of the excuses of poor experiences being because of siloed organisations, legacy tech or just not having the ambition to invest in it, but when we do align heads and create a passion for change, that is when we can deliver work that makes a difference to millions of people. Not just the right clients but the Experience Planning team has to be diverse. Great leaders like Abraham Lincoln solved problems by having political rivals within his own cabinet and it should be the same for solving CX challenges. In the past, my teams have been made up of psychologists, toy designers, architects and even a soldier who served in Afghanistan. It is only when you bring extremes of thinking together can you solve the most gnarly of challenges. To have all those people in one room at one time is when magic happens and it is what I love most about what I do.
<h3>What is the most interesting challenge you are looking to solve right now?</h3>
The two most interesting challenges I&rsquo;ve been working on this year have both been centred within healthcare but are probably the most contrasting projects from throughout my whole career.
The first was for Macmillan Cancer Research in which we brought the entire organisation together and identified how in the most sensitive and understanding way we could connect the experience of those receiving support from Macmillan to those then wish to give back through fundraising. An incredibly personal and moving experience not just for me personally but the entire team as so many of us today are affected either directly or indirectly by those with cancer.
Secondly, working with Johnson and Johnson we aligned healthcare professionals, sufferers, retailers and product scientists to ensure that Imodium was recognised not just for a quick fix for diarrhoea but also as a genuine support to help people calm the chaos of upset stomachs. The outputs ranged from helping people have a conversation with their loved ones to explaining the symptoms to a pharmacist in a more friendly, informative and less embarrassing way.
<h3>What is the one thing that a candidate has done that has stood out to you in all your years of hiring?</h3>
Throughout my career, I have probably hired about 100 different Experience Design and Planning professionals in both freelance and full-time roles and probably reviewed close to 1000 CVs and portfolios there is one thing that has only ever happened once and when it did happen the person got the job the minute that I started reading her covering letter.&nbsp; &nbsp; Today she is Head of Design for one of the best agencies on the planet but when she wrote me that letter, she had no experience and didn&rsquo;t even have any education in experience design. What did she do differently? She had handwritten that cover letter. &nbsp; Illustrating your craft and passion for remarkable work is the one thing that allows anyone to stand out. The advice I give everyone is that I&rsquo;m not interested in seeing finished work. I always look for how somebody thinks and approaches a problem. A handwritten note is the perfect demonstration of showing your commitment to wanting that job.
<h3>What is the one piece of advice you&rsquo;d share for someone starting out in your career?</h3>
Please don&rsquo;t use ChatGPT. I think it stands out like a sore thumb, even if you are worried about how you structure English, don&rsquo;t worry, I&rsquo;m looking for a passionate individual not a reincarnation of William Shakespeare.
<h3>What are your predictions for the UX/CX/Design industry over the next 12 months?</h3>
It is going to get busy, very busy. The economy has always had peaks and troughs and now (thankfully) we are on the upturn and as always, the experience of a product will set it apart amongst a crowded marketplace with ever more opinionated audiences, Experience Planning and Design professionals will be in short supply.&nbsp; What will be different from the last boom period is how AI will support not drive experience definition. We will have a wealth of resources instantly accessible to ensure that when we define an interaction, we can use the collective power of all of us who have gone before. Of course, it is only a starting point, we still need to develop and test our work with real people, that is whilst we are still around to do so before the machines fully take over!
<h3>We are always interested in hearing your stories and exploring your journeys through tech and digital space. If you&rsquo;re interested in getting involved in the Future Thinkers Series &ndash; please reach out at <a href="mailto:marketing@wearefutureheads.co.uk">marketing@wearefutureheads.co.uk</a>&nbsp;</h3>
Futureheads is a B Corp&trade; accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.

Future Thinkers: Mark Bell - Experience Strategist & CXO

Guest written by Heeral Gudka, Founder Director, Principal Leadership and Inclusion Consultant at Convergent&nbsp;

I&rsquo;m quite lucky that in my work I don&rsquo;t really need to explain the importance of what I do. Most businesses I speak to understand that diversity, equality, equity and inclusion are pretty important &ndash; even if only because of the legal requirement for employers to reflect them in their workplace policies.
Inevitably, though, I tend to work with people who recognise that there are gaps in their knowledge on the subject and are thirsty for information that will help them to understand how to best implement practices and policies that will have tangible benefit for all.
One of the questions I&rsquo;m often asked is: what is the difference between equality and equity, and why are they important?
I saw a lovely explanation of what differentiates them, so can&rsquo;t take the credit for it, but it went something like this:
Let&rsquo;s say you run a football team and all the players need football boots. Equality is making sure every player has a pair of boots. Equity is ensuring every player has a pair of boots that fits them and allows them to play to their best level.
And at this point, I could leave this blog there and consider my work done. But of course, the question &ndash; and its answer &ndash; are a little more nuanced than that.
So we can probably agree that equality and equity are related but they are far from the same.
Equality emphasises the principle of equal opportunities and rights for all employees. Under an equality framework, the focus is on ensuring that everyone has access to the same resources, benefits, and opportunities, without discrimination or bias based on factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, age, or disability.
The aim of an equality policy, therefore, is to eliminate systemic barriers and create a level playing field where all employees have an equal chance to succeed.
Equity in the workplace recognises that not all individuals start from the same position or face the same barriers and acknowledges that people have different needs and circumstances.
There is therefore also an inherent understanding that treating everyone the same may not lead to true fairness &ndash; and this is why the distinction between the two is so important.
The law already recognises this under the disability protected characteristic &ndash; where employers are required to make &lsquo;reasonable adjustments&rsquo; so that people with a disability can contribute at work without being impeded.
Ensuring your workplace equality and equity practices are integrated helps you to create an inclusive and diverse environment that values and respects all employees. In short, a bit like love and marriage, Laurel and Hardy, &nbsp;or Ren and Stimpy &ndash; you can&rsquo;t have one without the other (in theory!).
Here are a few reasons why they are so significant:
Fairness: Equality and equity promote fairness by challenging discriminatory practices and biases. They ensure that all employees have an equal opportunity to succeed based on their individual abilities and merits, rather than irrelevant factors.
Talent development and retention: Embracing equality and equity can attract and retain a diverse pool of talented individuals. When employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated, and productive.
Enhanced innovation and creativity: Inclusive workplaces that value diverse perspectives and experiences foster innovation and creativity. Different backgrounds and viewpoints contribute to a broader range of ideas, problem-solving approaches, and insights, which can lead to better decision-making and improved outcomes.
Positive organisational culture: Promoting equality and equity helps create a positive culture characterised by accountability, respect, and compassion. This fosters a sense of belonging and psychological safety among employees, leading to higher job satisfaction and overall well-being, &ndash; essential for effective collaboration.
Compliance and legal obligations: And of course, there is always the legal requirements of employers to consider. Complying with the Equality Act and other related legislation is not only ethically responsible but also mitigates the risk of legal consequences and reputational damage for organisations &ndash; and the inevitable financial consequences&hellip;
Achieving true equality can mean applying equity principles to address disadvantages and barriers to situations as they arise. By striving for both equality and equity, businesses can create inclusive environments that foster fairness, diversity, and equal opportunities for all employees.
And in the end, if you get it right you&rsquo;ll see that hard work reflected in your bottom line.
If you&rsquo;d like to know more about how to make your approach to equity and equality more effective, &nbsp;&ndash; we&rsquo;d love to hear from you. 
Heeral Gudka - <a href="https://convergentconsulting.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Convergent</a>
Heeral Gudka, Principal Consultant and Founder at Convergent
Heeral is passionate about inclusion and is ready to help you navigate difficult conversations.
Since 2014 her work has spanned private, public and third-sector organisations, delivering stand-alone workshops and also curating 6 to 12 month learning journeys. The support she provides to senior leadership teams is an essential part of the success they have created internally in building inclusive cultures &ndash; everyone needs a safe space to talk about difficult subjects.
Heeral is trained to coach from a trauma-informed perspective and has a diploma in counselling skills &ndash; the ideal blend of skills for providing this support. She is also the creative force behind Convergent&rsquo;s workshops.
&nbsp;
You can read more of Heeral&rsquo;s work here:
<a href="../../../../../../news/be-aware-of-your-biases--not-afraid-of-them/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Be Aware of Your Biases, Not Afraid of Them</a>
<a href="../../../../../../news/it-s-time-to-talk-about-asexual-discrimination-in-the-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">It&rsquo;s Time To Talk About Asexual Discrimination In The UK</a>

The difference between equity and equality and why it’s important

Equal pay is a vital issue in today's digital and technology space. Despite advancements in the industry, gender pay gaps still persist. International Equal Pay Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for pay equity across various industries.

<h3>In the technology and digital space, achieving fair pay has become a pressing issue, as gender and racial pay gaps persist. &nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
Understanding the Pay Gap - Studies show disparities in compensation in the technology industry, despite efforts for diversity and inclusion. These disparities hinder individual growth and industry progress.&nbsp;
Factors Contributing to Pay Inequality - Underrepresentation of women and minorities in leadership and technical roles, bias in hiring and promotion processes, systemic discrimination, negotiation gaps, lack of pay transparency, and unconscious biases all contribute to pay inequality.&nbsp;
Why Fair Pay Matters - Fair pay creates a healthy and inclusive work environment. It motivates employees and enhances satisfaction, engagement, and loyalty. Closing the pay gap promotes diversity and fosters innovation and creativity.&nbsp;
<h3>Some statistics that may (or sadly may not) shock:&nbsp;</h3>
Gender Pay Gap: Tech startups in the UK are paying women 26% less than their male counterparts, the highest unadjusted gender pay gap in Europe. The figures, published on International Women's Day, show that women working in the UK tech industry are on average paid 74p for every &pound;1 earned by men.&nbsp;
Leadership Roles: Women hold only 16% of executive positions in the global technology sector.&nbsp;
Racial Disparities: According to a study conducted by Hired in 2020, Black tech workers earn, on average, 15% less than their White counterparts. This study also revealed that women of colour face even larger pay gaps, with Black women earning 19% less than White men in the tech industry.&nbsp;
Industry Differences: The pay gap varies across subsectors within the technology industry. For example, women in software development earn 85% of what men earn, while women in computer network architecture earn only 77%.&nbsp;
Age Gap: A study by PayScale showed that tech professionals with 20+ years of experience earn less than those with less experience. This suggests that companies may undervalue the skills and knowledge of older workers. Older tech professionals may also face barriers to career advancement, resulting in stagnant pay. A survey by Indeed found that workers over 45 years old were less likely to be promoted compared to younger employees.&nbsp;
Startups: Female founders of startups receive 17% less funding than their male counterparts, impacting fair compensation. Addressing the gender pay gap in the digital and technology space requires proactive measures from both organisations and policymakers. Promoting diversity and inclusion, implementing transparent pay practices, and providing equal opportunities for career advancement are crucial steps towards achieving equal pay.&nbsp;
<h3>So, what can you do to improve the pay gap? Here are 5 things to implement:</h3>
1. Pay Transparency: Companies should embrace transparency by openly sharing salary ranges for different roles. This eliminates secrecy and ensures that employees receive fair compensation based on their skills and qualifications.&nbsp;
2. Equal Opportunities: Organisations need to provide equal opportunities for career growth and advancement. By addressing bias in hiring and promotion processes, companies can level the playing field and ensure that everyone has an equal chance to excel.&nbsp;
3. Bias Training: Implementing regular bias training programs can help raise awareness about unconscious biases that may influence compensation decisions. By educating employees and managers, organisations can work toward fairer evaluation and appraisal systems.&nbsp;
4. Regular Pay Audits: Conducting periodic pay audits can help identify any pay disparities and rectify them promptly. This practice ensures that employees are compensated fairly and aligns with the organisation's commitment to pay equity. As recruiters, we encourage our clients to keep an open mind and ensure pay is equitable.
5. Flexible Work Arrangements: Offering flexible work arrangements, such as remote work or flexible hours, can help bridge the gap for individuals who face additional challenges due to caregiving responsibilities or personal circumstances. This flexibility promotes work-life balance and enables a diverse talent pool to participate fully in the industry.&nbsp;
<h4>Achieving fair pay in the technology industry requires efforts from organisations and individuals. Being a B Corp, part of our mission is to create a fairer, sustainable and equitable space for everyone. Transparency, addressing biases, and fair compensation practices can create an inclusive industry that values everyone's contributions. Let's work towards equitable compensation for all, regardless of age, gender, race, or background.&nbsp;</h4>
Futureheads is a B Corp&trade; accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.&nbsp;

Calling for Fair Pay in the Technology and Digital Space 

We&rsquo;re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets &ndash; there&rsquo;s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of &ldquo;Future Thinkers&rdquo; was created to showcase the best-in-class companies and professionals in our network and give you an insider&rsquo;s glimpse of what the future is to bring.<span class="EOP SCXW227651872 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}">&nbsp;

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<h3><a href="https://www.wearefutureheads.com/meet-the-team/emily-massey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Emily Massey</a> speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/namratasarmah" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Namrata Sarmah</a> an experienced Chief Product Officer and the Founder of <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women in Product UK</a>. To explore her amazing career and journey to date.&nbsp;</h3>
She has been a CPO twice so far and has worked in product leadership roles for 15+ years across industries like Education, Healthcare, Broadcast Media, Wellness, and Telecom. She has led several product-focused transformation programmes and also scaled products and teams across the globe. Aside from her day job, she sits on the board of The Open University Business School and is a Startup Advisor at Antler. Namrata is an alumnus of Manchester Business School and is trained in global leadership from Harvard Business School.
<h3>Tell us about you and your journey to the role you're in today.</h3>
I was born and bred in India; moved to the UK in 2011 (as a student) and have established my career here since then. My background is in software engineering, and I entered product management after my MBA. It's been a really fascinating journey so far! I became a CPO less than 10 years after starting my product career; it's been a lot of hard work, but also a few calculated steps in terms of the roles and companies that I've chosen. I've been fortunate to have worked in several sectors (including regulated ones), and all sizes of companies. Recently, I've also become a Founder and hope to use all my product skills and business acumen in this new venture. &nbsp;
<h3>What do you love most about what you do?</h3>
I've been a problem solver since childhood. I like to simplify things for myself and for others. This is why I love product as I get to solve problems every day! Product people see the world differently; we are logical thinkers, and we love challenges. I have enjoyed every product role that I've done so far as every time I had a different challenge to tackle, be it B2B, B2C or B2G (NHS). It has also been a lot of fun learning so many different sectors including Healthcare which is so complex. My humble brag is that in one lifetime I have worked with creatives, doctors, and academics - only a career in product management can make that possible :) &nbsp;
<h3>Tell us about Women in Product UK &ndash; what spurred you to set up the community?</h3>
Women in Product UK was born straight from my heart. It's been my passion project since 2020 (created during the lockdowns), but only this year I have put in some effort to scale it up, and the results have been phenomenal! We are now a community of 1500+ female product managers and leaders representing some of the best companies in the world, and the members range from PMs to CPOs. It is a powerhouse of talent, and I'm excited about the next 6-12 months as I have some big plans and cannot wait to execute.
<h3>What are the biggest tech challenges in the digital space right now, and what are your tips to overcome them?&nbsp;</h3>
There are 3 big challenges: &nbsp;
i) Rapid progress in technologies like AI but not enough talent out there to work on these technologies. My tip is for schools to ramp up computer science education from an early age. Talent pipeline building starts at school and home. I'd advise teachers and parents to take technical education seriously as the majority of the jobs of the future are not even created yet, and will most definitely be focused around technology. &nbsp;
ii) The tug of war between technologies like ChatGPT and regulations. My tip (and wish) is for policymakers to speed up before it is too late&nbsp;
iii) Diversity in tech continues to be a big challenge, but Women in Product UK will help solve that :)&nbsp;
<h3>What is the one thing that a candidate has done that has stood out to you in all your years of hiring?</h3>
I've been really blessed with phenomenal teams working for me. I remember once a candidate took a substantial salary cut to work in a junior role in my team just so that they could get 1:1 mentoring from me. This was really touching, and I made sure I gave them a senior opportunity (which they deserved) when it was available. What impressed me was their relentless dedication to learning. &nbsp;
<h3>What piece of wisdom for those looking to enter digital space?</h3>
To remain competitive in the digital space, lifelong learning is a must. So don't hesitate to invest in yourself; the ROI will be more than you can imagine. There are too many opportunities in this world, so be hungry.. be impatient...and never stop dreaming big!
<h3 class="Paragraph SCXW253540662 BCX0">Lastly, how can we follow the Women in Product UK journey and get involved?</h3>
Follow and connect via LinkedIn: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-product-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women in Product UK</a>
<h3 class="Paragraph SCXW253540662 BCX0">&nbsp;You can find out more about Namrata's story in her latest G20 Summit interview here: <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Y9nWGxSt1g4" width="560" height="314" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></h3>
We are always interested in hearing your stories and exploring your journeys through tech and digital space. If you&rsquo;re interested in getting involved in the Future Thinkers Series &ndash; please reach out at <a href="mailto:marketing@wearefutureheads.co.uk">marketing@wearefutureheads.co.uk&nbsp;</a>
Futureheads is a B Corp&trade; accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.&nbsp;

Future Thinkers: Namrata Sarmah, CPO & Founder of Women in Product UK

We&rsquo;re all about sharing sector news and insights, although we are well versed in understanding our markets &ndash; there&rsquo;s nothing like the best knowledge from the experts in the field. Our series of &ldquo;Future Thinkers&rdquo; was created to showcase the best-in-class companies and professionals in our network and give you an insider&rsquo;s glimpse of what the future is to bring.&nbsp;

<h3><a href="https://www.wearefutureheads.com/meet-the-team/sophie-holt/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sophie Holt</a> speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinberkovi/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Justin Berkovi</a>, Founder of <a href="https://productmagic.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Product Magic</a>; a collaborative advisory initiative providing vision, strategy and leadership for founders, C-Suite, teams and product people, about his impressive digital and tech career journey over the last quarter century and explores his approach to hiring and advice for those entering the market. &nbsp;</h3>
Justin Berkovi is a commercial and visionary product leader with 25+ years of experience in start-ups, scaleups and large organisations. Coming from a product design background he is a hands-on Chief Product Officer as well as helping companies secure funding rounds.&nbsp;
Justin has been a co-founder, founder and product leader working with companies such as Google, Deutsche Bank, Mind Candy, Healthily, as well as various agencies.&nbsp;
<h3>Tell us about you and your journey to CPO?&nbsp;</h3>
After University I approached The Princes Trust to fund a record label I wanted to start up. They threw in a 486 PC and I used the much beloved low-code tools at the time such as Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks to build my own site to market my releases.&nbsp;
Soon after launching my own business and music career I met Michael Smith (of Calm fame) and after working on some projects for Firebox.com I helped him set up Mind Candy.&nbsp;
This was a baptism of fire into the highs and lows of the start-up / VC environment!&nbsp;
I moved more into product strategy working with companies such as Google and Deutsche Bank where my remit extended beyond the product org. Transitioning then to being a Chief Product Officer I guess came naturally. When you&rsquo;ve straddled the tactical, operational and strategic smarts of product management and development you can then make the call on whether you&rsquo;d like to run teams, attend board meetings and manage relationships with stakeholders in the C-suite.&nbsp;
I found that over the years I enjoyed imparting knowledge to peers and colleagues so managing teams and keeping the vision alive and kicking was an evolutionary path.&nbsp;
<h3>What do you love most about what you do?&nbsp;</h3>
I have always loved product design. Speaking to users, getting their feedback, building something and seeing the results never gets old. But primarily as a CPO, I love building teams and making memories. I doubt the amazing individuals I&rsquo;ve worked with over the years will remember nailing our KPIs in any given quarter, but they will remember the great times (or the difficult moments!) we&rsquo;ve had during that journey. It is about the people and experiences that I love the most. I also love seeing where people go when they move on, and what they achieve.&nbsp;
<h3>What are the biggest tech challenges in the digital space right now, and what are your tips to overcome them?&nbsp;</h3>
I see a lot of fragmentation occurring across the landscape. COVID pushed workers into a new dimension of remote working but also allowed them to assert their independence. This has led to a more transient workforce and a shortage of rock stars who want to immerse themselves in a singular project or company for the duration.&nbsp;
I see a lot of companies dealing with this by hiring cheap and fast only to re-address these poor decisions later at huge expense.&nbsp;
Some tips!&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Don&rsquo;t skimp on paying good money for good talent, it is worth the stretch. &nbsp;</li>
<li>Do what it takes to retain your people. Workflow of product and IT teams has been uneven in recent years - you&rsquo;ll facilitate success by being empathetic and kind so that there is continuity in your organisation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Make sure you understand remote working - it is empowering but also harder when dealing with people and their problems. Make the extra effort to ensure processes and meeting cadences are maintained and are working.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<h3>What is the one thing that a candidate has done that has stood out to you in all your years of hiring?&nbsp;</h3>
I remember hiring a junior designer a few years ago who had little in the way of any formal training or qualifications. However, this individual, against all odds, did everything they could to make a great impact within the team and was fearless in championing ideas in workshops or speaking their mind. I went with my gut and was glad that I went against logic to bring this person into the team.&nbsp;
<h3>Finally, what piece of wisdom for those looking to enter the digital space?&nbsp;</h3>
Don&rsquo;t stop dreaming. You can learn the craft, but your dreams will keep you motivated, inspired and allow you to inspire those around you. Always be learning, daily, and weekly. With product you&rsquo;re never &lsquo;done&rsquo; - the moment you realise that is the moment you embark on a fantastic journey of discovery in your career. And I guess in closing, always remain true to yourself - do what you love and believe in.&nbsp;
<h3>We are always interested in hearing your stories and exploring your journeys through tech and digital space. If you&rsquo;re interested in getting involved in the Future Thinkers Series &ndash; please reach out at <a href="mailto:marketing@wearefutureheads.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">marketing@wearefutureheads.co.uk&nbsp;</a></h3>
Futureheads is a B Corp&trade; accredited digital recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in recruiting permanent, contract and freelance digital and tech professionals in creative, data, design, digital marketing, engineering, product, project and programme management, UX and service design jobs.&nbsp;

Future Thinkers: Justin Berkovi, Founder of Product Magic

With positions across agencies, brands, start-ups and tech companies, we work with Creatives delivering new brands, campaigns and integrated experiences. From hiring freelance Creative Teams to your first in-house Copywriter, we’ve got it covered. 

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Creative

The complexities of AI and Machine learning, as well as the focus on data integrity, means hiring professionals with compliance, system integration and advanced analytics skills can be challenging. Our team is on hand to help with your Data recruitment needs.

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Data

Part of our founding offering; since 2009 we have been part of the growth and evolution of the Design market in the UK – With a comprehensive network across all majors skill-sets we have consistently helped businesses hire world-class Design talent. 

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 <h5> Our network includes Designers with skills in:</h5>
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Design

We know that the world of Digital Marketing moves at a quick pace. Digital Devices, Digital Platforms, Digital Media, Digital Data, And Digital Technology never stops. This is why our teams are on hand to support these changing landscapes and are always ahead of the curve.

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Digital Marketing

Our niche is technical experts who specialise in IT and digital projects, across multiple platforms and technology stacks. Come and talk to us about all things engineering, from entry to CTO-Level.

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Engineering

From recruiting your first Product Owner to hiring your next experienced Product Managers, our recruiters have developed a specialist network in the design and tech space. They have trusted experts in sourcing and delivering both permanent and contract professionals in the field.

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Product

With a deep understanding of what is required from Project Managers and Programme Managers in the Digital and Tech space, we can help you find the talent to help you deliver better budget controls, communication, and reporting, to help you find ways to introduce new processes tools and technology that can support more efficient work delivery.

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Project & Programme Management

From helping shape the London-UX market from the early days, to running and sponsoring some of the most well-known UX networking events – our reputation holds in our ability to match top-tier UX practitioners into opportunities. 

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UX & Service Design

Toby Thwaites

Toby joined Futureheads in 2011 as a Resourcer and one of the business's original recruits.
He now oversees all sales initiatives across the Futureheads business. Toby leads the Senior Sales management team in order to deliver an efficient, first-class experience to our clients and candidates.
When not at work, Toby loves countryside living with his partner and Labrador (Olive), good food, nurturing his garden, and going on new adventures.&nbsp;

Maria Jones

Maria manages the Contract Team at Futureheads.
Maria has worked in recruitment for around 10 years, and the majority of this has been within the Design &amp; creative sector.
When it comes to management, Maria focuses on each consultant's individual style of working and adapts her approach to how best she can support that. She believes in creating a team environment where consultants are set up and given the tools to be the best version of themselves every day.
Outside of work, Maria enjoys spending time with her family. She recently had a baby girl called Nancy, who keeps her busy. And when she and her friends can finally get a girls' day out in the diary, you will usually find them at some sort of bottomless brunch in London!&nbsp;

Joseph Cardone

Joseph is a UI and Product Design Senior Consultant for Futureheads.
He has a background in Sales and previously worked for companies such as Tesla and JIVR.&nbsp;As part of the Design Team at Futureheads Joseph works across a broad range of clients from small start-ups, consultancies/agencies and big brands. His main focus is working with permanent UI &amp; Product Designers.
Outside of work, Joseph is a DJ and Music Producer. He's been doing that for over 15 years. He's also a salsa dancer and loves to cook Italian food.&nbsp;

Kevel Rathod

Kevel drives strategic partnerships at Futureheads and SyncD. Collaborating with industry leaders to create innovative solutions and drive mutual growth.
With his vast experience in recruitment, Kevel has a great understanding of his candidates' motivations and clients' requirements. As well as truly getting to know the clients he works with to ensure a smooth client relationship.
Outside of work, you will find Kevel at 1Rebel, trying to learn the Saxophone and training for Tough Mudder!

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