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A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It’s Wednesday afternoon. You’ve enjoyed your day, and now it’s time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You’re heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you’ve pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you’ll need that, business insurance and a valid driver’s licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You’ll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don’t worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren’t expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You’ll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no need to worry about paperwork. And the best part? You’re making a real difference! The information you gather helps businesses and organisations make decisions that impact your community. What else makes Ipsos special? • We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ipsos has been recognised by The Times as one of the top 50 companies for gender balance in the UK for two years running!, • We provide award-winning training, setting you up for success., • We’re socially conscious and committed to making a positive impact. Our BELONG networks help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone., • We’re dedicated to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, striving to minimise our environmental footprint and promote sustainability. Plus, as an Ipsos interviewer, you’ll enjoy access to: • Ipsos More: A fantastic platform offering discounts on everything from clothing and holidays to household goods and everyday shopping essentials. Treat yourself while saving money!, • Ipsos Wellbeing: A dedicated resource to support your wellbeing, with tips and advice on staying active, eating well, and practicing mindfulness. This job might be for you if: • You love meeting new people and hearing their stories., • You’re comfortable striking up conversations and putting people at ease, even in unexpected situations., • You’re looking for a part-time gig that lets you choose your hours (at least 12 hours per week in pre-booked 6-hour shifts) and be your own boss., • You’re passionate about your community and want to have a voice in shaping its future. Sound like a good fit? Apply now and join our team of Market Research Interviewers.

Senior Technical Product Owner £75,000 + Benefits | Preston| Hybrid – 3 days onsite Own the conversation between technology and the business. We're partnering with a major international travel technology organisation looking for a Senior Technical Product Owner to play a key role in the delivery of complex, enterprise-scale technology products. This isn't a traditional Product Owner role focused solely on backlog management. You'll sit at the intersection of senior business stakeholders, Product, Engineering, Architecture, QA and Delivery, turning complex business requirements into clear technical outcomes and ensuring engineering teams have what they need to deliver successfully. Just as importantly, you'll be expected to challenge, influence and bring clarity to senior stakeholder conversations. What you'll be doing • Lead requirement-gathering workshops with senior business and technology stakeholders., • Translate business and product requirements into clear technical requirements and actionable engineering backlogs., • Own and prioritise backlogs through complex technology delivery., • Work closely with Software Engineers, Architects, QA and Delivery teams., • Challenge requirements and proposed solutions rather than simply documenting what's requested., • Drive stakeholder conversations towards clear decisions and outcomes., • Manage competing priorities across technical and commercial stakeholders., • Support complex integrations across enterprise systems and platforms., • Maintain clarity between business objectives and technical delivery throughout the SDLC. What we're looking for You'll be an experienced Technical Product Owner, Technical Business Analyst or technically strong Product professional who can demonstrate: • Strong understanding of software engineering and the SDLC., • Experience translating business requirements into technical requirements/user stories., • Strong backlog ownership and prioritisation., • Experience working directly with Software Engineering and Architecture teams., • Experience with APIs, integrations and complex enterprise systems., • Excellent requirements gathering/workshop facilitation., • Experience operating in complex enterprise environments., • Strong senior stakeholder management. But the differentiator is presence. We're looking for somebody comfortable walking into a room with senior leadership, asking difficult questions, challenging assumptions and confidently driving the conversation towards an outcome. You'll need to communicate complex ideas clearly, confidently and concisely, while being equally credible with engineers and senior business leaders. Why consider it? You'll join a large international organisation operating complex technology at significant scale, with the opportunity to influence major technology initiatives rather than simply administer an existing backlog. You'll have genuine visibility across Product, Engineering and senior business leadership, with the autonomy expected of a senior hire. This is an opportunity for a strong TPO to become one of the people the business trusts to turn difficult problems into technology that actually gets delivered.

Senior Technical Product Owner £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in Preston Help Shape the Next Generation of Enterprise Technology Some Product Owner roles are about maintaining a backlog. This isn't one of them. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where technology sits at the heart of the business and Product is genuinely empowered to influence strategic direction. You'll work alongside exceptional Software Engineers, Architects and Product Leaders, helping deliver large-scale digital platforms used by customers across multiple international markets. With significant investment in technology, modern engineering practices and product innovation, this is an environment where ambitious Product professionals can make a genuine impact while developing their own career within a world-class technology organisation. The Opportunity As a Senior Technical Product Owner , you'll become the driving force behind one of the organisation's engineering teams, taking ownership of the product backlog and ensuring every sprint delivers measurable business value. You'll translate strategic product vision into clear, deliverable outcomes, balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and technical excellence. Working across Product Management, Architecture, Engineering and Delivery, you'll influence decisions, challenge assumptions and help shape the future of enterprise-scale digital products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with highly technical teams and taking ownership from concept through to delivery. What You'll Be Doing Own and continuously optimise the product backlog for a high-performing Agile engineering team. Translate strategic product objectives into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements. Prioritise work based on customer value, business objectives, technical dependencies and delivery capacity. Partner closely with Software Engineers, Architects, UX, Delivery Managers and senior stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle. Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning and collaborative product workshops. Balance delivery of new features alongside technical debt, platform improvements, BAU and non-functional requirements. Ensure engineering teams have clear priorities and a continual pipeline of delivery-ready work. Manage dependencies, risks and competing priorities across multiple workstreams. Use customer feedback, data and insight to drive informed product decisions. Champion Agile best practice and contribute towards continuous improvement across Product and Engineering. What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for technology. You'll ideally have: Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst within complex software environments. Experience working closely with Software Engineering teams delivering enterprise applications. Strong understanding of Agile delivery, Scrum and modern software development practices. Experience managing and prioritising complex product backlogs. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. The ability to translate business objectives into clear technical requirements. Experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria. A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Desirable experience includes: SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) Enterprise software platforms API-driven products and systems integration Large-scale digital transformation programmes Why This Role? You'll be joining a business where Product has a genuine voice. Technology is viewed as a strategic enabler, not simply a support function, giving Product Owners the opportunity to influence roadmap decisions, challenge thinking and shape products that operate at significant international scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, with clear opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to invest heavily in its technology landscape. What's On Offer? Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits include: Annual performance bonus Competitive pension contribution Private healthcare Life assurance Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy additional holidays Hybrid working ( 3 days per week in the Preston office ) Flexible working arrangements Personal learning and development budget Access to industry-leading training and certifications Clear progression pathways within a global technology organisation Employee wellbeing initiatives Modern offices with collaborative working spaces Location Preston Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite, 2 days from home. Skills & Experience Product Ownership Technical Product Management Agile Scrum SAFe Product Strategy Product Roadmaps Backlog Management User Stories Acceptance Criteria Business Analysis Requirements Gathering Requirements Analysis Stakeholder Management APIs REST APIs Systems Integration Enterprise Software Agile Delivery SDLC Why Apply? Opportunities to join organisations of this calibre don't come around often. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence technology strategy, work alongside exceptional engineering talent, and help deliver products that genuinely make an impact at enterprise scale, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than your next Product Owner role - it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a technology organisation that is continuing to invest, innovate and grow. TPBN1_UKTJ

A Day in the Life of an Ipsos Field Market Research Interviewer Imagine it: It's Wednesday afternoon. You've enjoyed your day, and now it's time for your shift as a Field Market Research Interviewer! You're heading out for a scheduled 6-hour shift (starting around 1 or 2pm), one of three you've pre-booked for the week, consisting of weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9am and 8pm. You hop in your car - you'll need that, business insurance and a valid driver's licence for this job - and head to a neighbourhood nearby. Your mission? Chatting with people about their opinions and experiences - right at their doorstep! You'll be going door-to-door, inviting people to participate in surveys. Don't worry; we provide all the training you need to feel confident approaching people, even if they weren't expecting a visit. And to make things easier, we offer mileage reimbursement for your travels. You'll use a company-provided tablet to record their answers, so no need to worry about paperwork. And the best part? You're making a real difference! The information you gather helps businesses and organisations make decisions that impact your community. What else makes Ipsos special? - We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Ipsos has been recognised by The Times as one of the top 50 companies for gender balance in the UK for two years running! - We provide award-winning training, setting you up for success. - We're socially conscious and committed to making a positive impact. Our BELONG networks help create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone. - We're dedicated to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, striving to minimise our environmental footprint and promote sustainability. Plus, as an Ipsos interviewer, you'll enjoy access to: - Ipsos More: A fantastic platform offering discounts on everything from clothing and holidays to household goods and everyday shopping essentials. Treat yourself while saving money! - Ipsos Wellbeing: A dedicated resource to support your wellbeing, with tips and advice on staying active, eating well, and practicing mindfulness. This job might be for you if: - You love meeting new people and hearing their stories. - You're comfortable striking up conversations and putting people at ease, even in unexpected situations. - You're looking for a part-time gig that lets you choose your hours (at least 12 hours per week in pre-booked 6-hour shifts) and be your own boss. - You're passionate about your community and want to have a voice in shaping its future. Sound like a good fit? Apply now and join our team of Market Research Interviewers.

Senior Technical Product Owner £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in Preston Help Shape the Next Generation of Enterprise Technology Some Product Owner roles are about maintaining a backlog. This isn't one of them. This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation at the forefront of digital transformation, where technology sits at the heart of the business and Product is genuinely empowered to influence strategic direction. You'll work alongside exceptional Software Engineers, Architects and Product Leaders, helping deliver large-scale digital platforms used by customers across multiple international markets. With significant investment in technology, modern engineering practices and product innovation, this is an environment where ambitious Product professionals can make a genuine impact while developing their own career within a world-class technology organisation. The Opportunity As a Senior Technical Product Owner, you'll become the driving force behind one of the organisation's engineering teams, taking ownership of the product backlog and ensuring every sprint delivers measurable business value. You'll translate strategic product vision into clear, deliverable outcomes, balancing customer needs, commercial priorities and technical excellence. Working across Product Management, Architecture, Engineering and Delivery, you'll influence decisions, challenge assumptions and help shape the future of enterprise-scale digital products. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating with highly technical teams and taking ownership from concept through to delivery. What You'll Be Doing • Own and continuously optimise the product backlog for a high-performing Agile engineering team., • Translate strategic product objectives into well-defined user stories, acceptance criteria and technical requirements., • Prioritise work based on customer value, business objectives, technical dependencies and delivery capacity., • Partner closely with Software Engineers, Architects, UX, Delivery Managers and senior stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle., • Lead backlog refinement, sprint planning and collaborative product workshops., • Balance delivery of new features alongside technical debt, platform improvements, BAU and non-functional requirements., • Ensure engineering teams have clear priorities and a continual pipeline of delivery-ready work., • Manage dependencies, risks and competing priorities across multiple workstreams., • Use customer feedback, data and insight to drive informed product decisions., • Champion Agile best practice and contribute towards continuous improvement across Product and Engineering.What You'll Bring We're looking for someone who combines strong commercial awareness with a genuine passion for technology. You'll ideally have: • Proven experience as a Technical Product Owner, Product Owner or Senior Business Analyst within complex software environments., • Experience working closely with Software Engineering teams delivering enterprise applications., • Strong understanding of Agile delivery, Scrum and modern software development practices., • Experience managing and prioritising complex product backlogs., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills., • The ability to translate business objectives into clear technical requirements., • Experience writing high-quality user stories and acceptance criteria., • A collaborative approach with the confidence to influence at all levels of the organisation., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Desirable experience includes:, • SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework), • Enterprise software platforms, • API-driven products and systems integration, • Large-scale digital transformation programmesWhy This Role? You'll be joining a business where Product has a genuine voice. Technology is viewed as a strategic enabler, not simply a support function, giving Product Owners the opportunity to influence roadmap decisions, challenge thinking and shape products that operate at significant international scale. You'll work alongside talented engineers in an environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, with clear opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to invest heavily in its technology landscape. What's On Offer? Salary: Up to £75,000 Benefits include: • Annual performance bonus, • Competitive pension contribution, • Private healthcare, • Life assurance, • Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy additional holidays, • Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Preston office), • Flexible working arrangements, • Personal learning and development budget, • Access to industry-leading training and certifications, • Clear progression pathways within a global technology organisation, • Employee wellbeing initiatives, • Modern offices with collaborative working spacesLocation Preston Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite, 2 days from home. Skills & Experience • Product Ownership, • Technical Product Management, • Agile, • Scrum, • SAFe, • Product Strategy, • Product Roadmaps, • Backlog Management, • User Stories, • Acceptance Criteria, • Business Analysis, • Requirements Gathering, • Requirements Analysis, • Stakeholder Management, • APIs, • REST APIs, • Systems Integration, • Enterprise Software, • Agile Delivery, • SDLCWhy Apply? Opportunities to join organisations of this calibre don't come around often. If you're looking for a role where you'll influence technology strategy, work alongside exceptional engineering talent, and help deliver products that genuinely make an impact at enterprise scale, we'd love to hear from you. This is more than your next Product Owner role - it's an opportunity to help shape the future of a technology organisation that is continuing to invest, innovate and grow. JBRP1_UKTJ

Trainee AI Engineer - No Experience Needed! Ready to launch a future-proof career in AI - even if you have zero experience? We’re looking for ambitious individuals ready to break into the world of artificial intelligence and data science. Our industry-leading AI Traineeship is designed to take you from complete beginner to a highly employable Junior AI Engineer, with full training provided and a guaranteed job offer (£30k average starting salary) within 20 miles of your location. Whether you're working full-time, part-time, or currently unemployed, our flexible, self-paced program allows you to train around your lifestyle and be job-ready in as little as 6-12 months. How it works - your journey to AI success Step 1: Discover AI Start your journey with our beginner-friendly mini-course bundle. Explore the fundamentals of AI through interactive videos, presentations, and quizzes - all accessible anytime, anywhere, through our easy-to-use online platform. Step 2: Full-Stack AI Mastery Dive deeper with in-demand technical skills including Python programming, data handling, machine learning, and version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll work on hands-on mini projects that mirror real-world challenges, helping you build confidence and a strong portfolio as you learn. Step 3: Get Certified Prepare for and earn your Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals certification, an internationally recognised qualification that proves your knowledge and boosts your credibility with employers. Step 4: Real-World Projects Showcase your new skills with two industry-based, practical projects assigned by your personal tutor. These projects are designed to give you real, portfolio-worthy experience, making you stand out to employers from day one. Your guaranteed future After completing your training, you'll be placed in a Junior AI Engineer role with a guaranteed starting salary of £25K-£45K. We work with top employers across the UK to ensure you get matched with a role close to home. We guarantee a job offer upon completion or 100% of your course fees refunded. We’re proud to have helped over 1,000 people each year transform their careers. Explore our success stories on our website and see what your future could look like. At a one off cost of £1499, 13 interest free monthly instalments of £130, this represents a great opportunity to start a rewarding career in Ai and have a real career ladder to start climbing. If you are not offered a role at the end of the training we will refund 100% of your course fees. Ready to future-proof your career? If you’re passionate about tech and ready to break into one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, apply now. One of our friendly advisors will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. ‘Please note that this is a training course and fees apply

Human Resources Placement Programme – No Experience Required Are you looking to kick-start a new career in Human Resources? We are recruiting for companies who are looking to employ our Human Resources Traineeship graduates to support their growing HR teams. The best part is you don't need any previous experience, as full training will be provided. You'll also have the reassurance of a Job Guarantee (£25K-£45K) upon completion. We are currently placing over 100 of our graduates into new roles every month. Whether you're working full-time, part-time or currently unemployed, this programme offers the flexibility to study at a pace that suits you. Our traineeship is broken down into 4 easy steps. Step 1 – Online Training Complete accredited Human Resources training through our online learning portal. You'll work towards the QnCert in People Practice (Professional) and prepare for the Associate Professional in Human Resources – International (aPHRi) certification. Step 2 – Practical Portfolio Apply your knowledge by completing realistic workplace projects and build a professional HR portfolio that demonstrates your skills to employers. Step 3 – Official Qualifications Complete your assessments and achieve your QnCert in People Practice (Professional) qualification and aPHRi certification. Step 4 – Guaranteed Job Placement Once you've completed your Human Resources Traineeship, our recruitment team will help you secure your first role within the HR industry. Through our network of employers across the UK, we'll help place you into an entry-level Human Resources position within 20 miles of your home, with starting salaries typically ranging from £25,000 to £35,000. At a one-off cost of £1,499, or 13 interest-free monthly payments of £130, this represents a fantastic opportunity to start a rewarding career in Human Resources. If you're not offered a role after successfully completing the programme, we'll refund 100% of your course fees. We have a proven track record of placing 1,000+ candidates into new roles every year. Visit our website to read our latest success stories. Ready to start your career in Human Resources? Apply today and one of our friendly advisors will be in touch. Please note that this is a training programme and course fees apply