Lead by Example: Act as a Brand Ambassador, inspiring trust, commitment, and client‑centric excellence, and lead by example. Drive team motivation and engagement through effective communication, sharing the strategy and vision of the brand, encouraging innovation and collecting best practices; act as an agent of change. Achieve and exceed sales objectives & targets: Lead the store to achieve and exceed sales objectives and meet store/business KPIs (quantitative & qualitative), hold daily briefs to align the team and spend significant time on the shop floor. Develop Clienteling strategies: Foster the store team to craft personalized client journeys, use CX measurement programs to coach the team, partner with LST and DSM to elevate the experience. Execute strategies to recruit new clients, host in‑store events, leverage digital tools, and create strong local business relevance, nurturing store portfolio and enhancing relationships with VICs. Ensure a seamless and consistent client experience in‑store and remotely for all client types, following the brand’s selling experience, enhancing italianness and hospitality. Manage store team organization and development: ensure smooth organization of the team (front, back, and CARE) and resources, challenge the status quo to bring innovation. Coach, develop, and retain high‑performing teams by providing ongoing feedback on the spot or in dedicated meetings, recognition, and structured development opportunities; cultivate inclusivity while managing and developing multicultural teams. Partner with HR and Retail & Training Leadership to recruit, onboard, and develop talent, creating clear career paths for team members. Supervise store operations and maintenance: organize and delegate appropriate responsibilities to ensure proper store maintenance, stock management, and adherence to visual merchandising, grooming and company procedures. Be responsible for the good maintenance, safe environment, and good functioning of the store. Demonstrate market knowledge and awareness: stay informed on market trends, competition, and omnichannel initiatives, leveraging insights to drive the business.

Profile Soft Skills

Client‑centric Client Relationship Development Networking Ownership Influence People Development Team Management Observational Skills Impact Driven Growth Mindset Brand Sensitivity Proactivity Resilience

Hard Skills

Business Development Retail Management Coaching Operational Excellence Compliance Management Knowledge of local market trends (competitors, luxury business, etc.)

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Leading and developing AJ Bell’s engineering capability across enterprise integration, data engineering and GenAI, with overall responsibility for three direct reports and their teams. Setting the strategic direction for integration, data and GenAI engineering in line with AJ Bell’s technology strategy, business priorities and regulatory obligations. Providing strong leadership to senior managers and technical leads, creating clarity of purpose, clear accountability and a collaborative, high-performing culture, while supporting recruitment, succession planning, capability development and retention across the teams. Leading the development of event-driven and data streaming solutions, with a strong focus on integration architecture, API and messaging patterns, reusable engineering standards and modern delivery practices. Overseeing the development and operation of AJ Bell’s data engineering capabilities, including data ingestion, transformation, provisioning, governance, security, privacy and access to trusted data. Driving the design and adoption of GenAI engineering capabilities, including development of a core platform and integration of GenAI solutions into products, services and internal processes where they create clear business value, with appropriate guardrails around security, risk and responsible use. Ensuring engineering solutions are secure, scalable, resilient and supportable, with appropriate governance, standards, observability and controls built in from the outset. Working closely with product-aligned engineering teams, infrastructure, information security, architecture and business stakeholders to deliver joined-up solutions, support data-driven decision-making and create long-term value.

What skills and experience you’ll bring

Strong leadership experience in senior engineering roles, with a track record of leading technical teams across multiple specialist disciplines. Broad technical credibility across software engineering, integration architecture, event-driven systems, data engineering and modern platform architecture. Experience leading engineering teams responsible for APIs, backend services, event-driven integration, data platforms and AI-enabled products and services within a complex enterprise environment. Strong understanding of modern data engineering practices, including data pipelines, ETL/ELT, data modelling, data governance, security, privacy and access management. Experience working with data platforms and technologies such as Snowflake, SQL-based data environments and a range of operational data sources. Good understanding of Generative AI and LLM‑related engineering patterns, with the ability to lead teams in applying these capabilities pragmatically, securely and responsibly in an enterprise setting. Strong strategic thinking and planning skills, with the ability to translate business goals into clear engineering roadmaps and delivery priorities. A strong delivery mindset, with experience balancing long‑term platform improvement with short‑term business outcomes. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with senior leadership, technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, and to translate complex technical concepts into clear business direction. Strong people leadership skills, including coaching senior leaders, developing talent, managing performance and building engaged, high‑performing teams. A collaborative, pragmatic and outcome-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge, influence and lead through change in a regulated environment with a strong focus on customer outcomes. Experience of working in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services, with a clear understanding of risk, control and customer outcomes.

About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first‑time investors. Today, over 723,000 customerstrust us to manage more than£108.7 billionof assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures. We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer

28days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme

Life at AJ Bell

Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment

Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per monthspent in the office. For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Real‑Time Insights
A dynamic dashboard provides live visibility of safety performance and compliance across operations. Modular Design
Businesses can customise the platform to suit their operational risk management requirements. Advanced Audit Tools
Features such as Non‑Conformance Reports and severity‑based prioritisation help organisations address safety issues quickly. User‑Friendly Experience
Designed to simplify safety checks and documentation, reducing administrative overhead for teams. Expert Support
Backed by Shield Safety’s consultancy expertise to ensure organisations stay compliant with evolving regulations.

Technologies You’ll be working with a modern technology stack including:

Front‑End: Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, Angular NativeScript Back‑End: C#, Entity Framework Core, LINQ Data: SQL Server, T‑SQL DevOps & Infrastructure: Bicep templates Testing: Unit testing frameworks

Key Responsibilities Design Contributing to development planning and technical design Designing scalable and maintainable software solutions Validating and refining designs based on feedback Supporting architectural decisions and technical direction Software Development Developing Angular pages and components Building and extending C# middle‑tier APIs Working with SQL Server and data models Managing build and deployment processes using Azure DevOps Maintaining high coding standards, performance, and security Supporting the evolution of RiskProof and related systems Testing Writing and maintaining unit tests Reviewing and contributing to test plans Occasionally executing testing activities where required Ensuring high levels of reliability and code quality Mentoring and coaching other developers Contributing to story refinement and sprint planning Identifying and recommending technical improvements Collaborating closely with product, QA, and engineering colleagues About Us Shield Safety is one of the UK’s leading Environmental Health Consultancies. For over 20 years, we’ve helped businesses meet regulatory requirements, reduce risk, and protect people. As a software‑enabled services business, we combine expert consultancy with our award‑winning digital platform RiskProof, giving organisations a smarter, more practical way to manage safety and compliance. We support organisations across hospitality, retail, leisure, and other sectors, where real‑world operational pressures demand solutions that are simple, reliable, and effective. Our clients range from independent operators to major brands including Tesco, ASDA, YO! Sushi, Radisson Hotels, and KFC, and we’re proud to maintain a 90% client retention rate. We’re also the first certification body for Safe to Trade, helping raise standards in food hygiene and allergen management. At Shield Safety, our mission is simple: make Every Day Safer. Our Values Our culture is built on three core values that shape how we work every day.

Passion
We care deeply about what we do. Our team brings energy, curiosity, and commitment to solving real‑world safety challenges. Excellence
Our customers depend on us, so we hold ourselves to the highest standards. We constantly learn, innovate, and look for better ways to deliver value. People First
We put people at the centre of everything - our team, our clients, and the wider public. Collaboration, respect, and trust guide our work.

What We Offer At Shield Safety, we combine meaningful work with a supportive and flexible environment. Our engineering team operates hybrid working, with most collaboration happening remotely and team members typically meeting in our Manchester office around once every two weeks. We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted, and able to be themselves. Our benefits include:

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 additional days) Birthday off Flexible working with hybrid and remote options Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing App Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave Monthly one‑to‑one support with your manager Health Cash Plan for private healthcare and treatments Clear progression opportunities Ongoing training and development support A friendly, collaborative workplace (including office dogs)

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to have a diverse workforce and we are committed to ensuring equality and inclusion at all levels within the business. It is imperative that we have a mix of talents, skills and experience within our teams and actively encourage diversity in order to meet these requirements. We value the diversified opinions when we make key decisions, generate new ideas or come up with solutions to challenges. We know that this is the best way to support our clients, and we feel that our workplace should mirror the demographic make-up of the population and of our client base. As Shield Safety company continues to grow and expand, we welcome applications from everyone interested in joining our team, including applicants within underrepresented groups. Our recruitment process is being continually refined and evolved to ensure that all applicants are screened fairly and without discrimination. Interested in joining us? If you’re a Senior Software Engineer who enjoys building high‑quality software, working with modern technologies, and contributing to meaningful products, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us continue building technology that makes Every Day Safer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Lead a modern engineering organisation at scale, with clear executive sponsorship and the ability to influence platform wide direction. Work on products that directly impact how hundreds of thousands of customers invest, balancing pace with resilience, security and regulatory expectations. Invest in ways of working: data led performance, engineering excellence, developer experience, AI enabled tooling and automation. Join a people first culture that values inclusion, development and long-term career growth.

What you’ll do

Set the engineering vision, translating AJ Bell’s strategy into a clear, measurable roadmap and operating plan. Build and sustain high performing teams by coaching engineering leaders, strengthening structure, and creating the conditions for speed, ownership and quality. Partner across Product, Design and senior stakeholders to align priorities, manage trade‑offs and accelerate outcomes. Own delivery outcomes across multiple teams, setting goals, removing blockers, improving predictability and ensuring consistent execution. Evolve modern engineering practices, using AI, automation and DevOps to streamline delivery and shorten cycle times. Ensure services are reliable, secure and compliant, driving performance, resilience, observability and regulatory adherence. Lead key external integrations, partnering with vendors to deliver high quality, well governed capabilities.

What we’re looking for We’re looking for a strategic, technically credible leader with a track record of building great engineering organisations and delivering complex change.

Proven experience leading software engineering teams in complex environments; experience within FCA regulated financial services is a plus. Strong knowledge of modern platforms and delivery practices (cloud native architectures, DevOps, CI/CD and automated testing). Experience shaping technology strategy, running multiple teams, and delivering high quality outcomes through clear prioritisation and governance. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to engage at Board level and explain complex topics clearly to non-technical audiences. Demonstrable impact improving operational efficiency, engineering standards and team engagement. A passion for outcome driven delivery, continuous improvement and pragmatic innovation.

Technical expertise we value .NET, Angular/React/Vue, AWS (or equivalent cloud platforms), test automation, microservices, APIs and object oriented programming. About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest growing investment platforms, serving over 723,000 customers and managing £108.7 billion in assets. Through our award winning platform, we make investing simple, transparent, and enjoyable, helping people feel good investing. With 1,500+ employees across Manchester, London, and Bristol, we’ve been recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For six years running, as well as a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026. What we offer

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 with length of service plus holiday buy/sell scheme Pension scheme with up to 8% matched contributions Discretionary bonus PMI, and health cash plan Free onsite gym, cycle to work scheme, and travel loans Enhanced parental leave (tiered on length of service) Employee Assistance Programme Professional development, ongoing technical training, and qualification support Social calendar including monthly payday drinks, summer party, Christmas party

This is a Manchester-based hybrid role, with a minimum of 50% of working time spent in the office each month. Beyond this, we’re looking for someone who is genuinely present in the business, building relationships, understanding our teams, and embedding themselves in our culture. This role will suit someone who values visibility, connection and being close to where decisions and collaboration happen. Inclusion & diversity We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Help define comprehensive AI, data and automation strategies tailored to client organisations across consumer products, retail, health, energy, and life sciences sectors Support in-depth analysis of industry-specific value chain and identify a portfolio of high impact AI, data and automation use cases, to drive revenue growth, operational efficiency, and competitive differentiation Help assess organisational AI and data landscape maturity and create tailored roadmaps for transformation in areas such as operating models, organisational structure and capabilities required to deliver the strategy Contribute to the development of high-level business and technology architectures and operating models that enable scalable AI deployment (encompassing both data and automation) Support EY project leadership in cross-functional workshops and design sessions with senior stakeholders as they seek to align diverse stakeholder groups around a unified AI vision Help create content to articulate complex AI/agentic concepts and recommendations to senior leadership audiences Conduct analysis that inputs to the prioritisation of AI initiatives based on strategic value, feasibility, and organisational readiness Contribute to solution development of high impact bid responses and proposal for AI led transformation

Essential Qualifications

STEM degree or an equivalent certification in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field Experience of contributing to enterprise-level AI strategies for complex or multinational organisations Familiarity with the design of operating models and organisational structures for data and AI functions Familiarity and understanding of AI/ML technologies, including generative AI, predictive analytics, NLP, data and Intelligent Automation Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and regulatory requirements

Soft Skills

Communication, storytelling and presentation skills Experience of facilitation and workshop design capabilities including ability to influence senior stakeholders Experience of interacting and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams (data scientists, engineers, business strategists) Continuous learning mindset to stay ahead of rapidly evolving AI landscape and strategies for deployment Strategic thinking with ability to translate complex technical concepts into business language and explain how they drive business value

Preferred Criteria

Familiarity of modern data governance frameworks and architectures, cloud platforms, and AI infrastructure including DAMA Exposure to at least one of the following domains and/or sectors: Sector: Infrastructure Domain: Finance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Programme & Portfolio, Capital Delivery Experience with Big 4 consulting methodologies and framework

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., cloud platforms, data governance, AI ethics, automation technologies) Knowledge of sustainability and climate change challenges across industries Knowledge of one or more of the following sectors: Energy, Government, Transport, Power and Utilities, Telco and Media Experience working in industry, government or a management consultancy environment Ability to analyse data and deliver insightful, practical solutions Experience of managing teams, including internal staff, clients and wider stakeholders Experience of delivering presentations to senior audiences Skills and experience in Portfolio, Programme and Project Management

What we offer We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Applying for this role requires demonstration of the above qualifications and experience. If you meet the criteria, please reach out to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr