Total 21 PR / Media / Communications job vacancies in Milton Keynes, Home Counties, MK6 2AN

Company :

Highmark Inc.

Job Description : 

JOB SUMMARY
This job supports Customer Strategy Division and is primarily responsible for the development of clinical and healthcare-related content of client-facing materials that will optimize strategic messaging and communications.  Performs extensive edits of materials to ensure that content is accurate, forward-thinking, strategic, relevant and meaningful. Together with designated colleagues, this position coordinates the RFI and RFP responses from the Health Plan. This position substantiates the Highmark mission, provides product differentiation, and contributes to the retention of Clients and acquisition of new business by providing client-specific responses with emphasis on market differentiation with Highmark’s clinical and product capabilities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, write and edit clinical, product and healthcare content to respond to RFI/RFP sections that have been assigned by the Sales Messaging Team. Ensure that RFI/RFP responses are consistent, clear, progressive and customized for the client, industry, market, etc. 
• Collaborate with appropriate clinical, product and healthcare Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop responses to unanswered and/or anticipated strategic questions. 
• Facilitate regular strategic planning sessions with appropriate SMEs to stay abreast of changes to Highmark’s capabilities, product offerings, marketing strategies and differentiators to build and maintain an RFI/RFP library that has been vetted and approved by the appropriate area's SMEs.
• Collaborate with the Customer Strategy Content Strategists and Sales Messaging teams to write and edit clinical and product content that leads to the development of client-facing materials, including strategic and proactive narratives for critical Highmark initiatives.
• Research and develop scientifically-based extrapolations that support potential cost-avoidance for preventable health risks. Work with the clinical and Customer Strategy teams to develop scenarios in which they are applied consistently.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION

 

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Healthcare Administration, or a Clinical field (eg. Nursing, Exercise Science, Behavioral Health, Nutrition, etc.)

Substitutions

• Six (6) years experience in the health insurance industry. 

Preferred

• None

EXPERIENCE

 

Minimum

• 5 years experience in health care and the health insurance industry.
• 5 years experience and excellence in writing and editing health communications
• 3 years analytic experience and strategic thinking. 

Preferred

• None

LICENSES or CERTIFICATIONS

 

Required

• None

Preferred

• Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian or other clinical license/certification 

SKILLS

• Microsoft Office
• Strong Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Active Listening and Consultative Skills
• Outstanding Interpersonal and Relationship-Building Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Organizational Skills and the Ability to Prioritize
• Time Management and Ability to Meet Deadlines with Quick Turnaround Times
• Proposal Automation Software

Language: (Other than English)

• None

Travel Requirement:

• 0% - 25%

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Position Type

Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Occasionally

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required 

Yes

Lifting: up to 10 pounds

Constantly

Lifting: 10 to 25 pounds

Occasionally

Lifting: 25 to 50 pounds

Rarely

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies
 

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. 

Pay Range Minimum:

$57,700.00

Pay Range Maximum:

$106,700.00

Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.

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SUMMARY

The Media Relations Specialist SME (part-time) provides media relations and support services to CDC’s Division of Population Health (DPH), serving as public affairs contact, coordinating media responses, messaging, planning and clearances through DPH and selected internal partners. Provides clear, consistent, and frequent messaging regarding key initiatives, progress, and priorities externally. Responsible for writing, editing, and producing pitches and plans for a variety of external audiences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. 

Formulates clear, compelling messages on complicated issues and create a concise and well-written narrative to express it.

Builds and maintains relationships with key media outlets/reporters to discuss scientific information and findings and manage stories and establish connection points for future story development.

Provides consultation, strategic planning, evaluation of media opportunities (including risk analysis) and recommendations for proactive and reactive media engagement.

Coordinates rollout activities for upcoming publications, releases, and events with numerous internal partners.

Develops, coordinates, and clears media rollout packages, press releases, media advisories and briefings, and other media content and products in coordination with internal partners and with adherence to internal clearance requirements and reporting/tracking systems.

Implements media rollout plans, including coordination with and outreach to internal and external partners.

Schedules and coordinates media requests, opportunities, and events, including expert interviews (by phone and live/on camera), media telebriefings, social media live streams, radio media tours, celebrity engagement, and other media engagement.

Fields media inquiries and responds to reporters’ questions with accurate information in a timely fashion and working with SMEs (subject matter experts) and communication staff to develop appropriate and accurate media responses, and ensures responses are appropriately cleared before responding to the inquirer. Handles follow-up inquiries through the same process.

Tracks and reports media events and interactions, including maintaining records of all media interactions (press topics and reporters), tracking and analyzing press/media coverage using approved services (e.g. Arbitron, or Nielsen data, Cision, etc.).

Compiles routine media reports that will be sent to Division staff through the communication lead.

Provide a quarterly summary report of all media support activities as applicable to core requirements, including milestones reached and status of pending activities (including significant risks or concerns).

Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company. 

  

Responsible for keeping own immediate work area in a neat and orderly condition to ensure safety of self and co-workers. Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and human resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions as the best of own ability. 

CNI CORE COMPETENCIES

Responsible for the integration of CNI Core Competencies into daily functions, including commitment to integrity, knowledge/quality of work, supporting financial goals of the company, initiative/motivation, cooperation/relationships, problem analysis/discretion, accomplishing goals through organization, positive oral/written communication skills, leadership abilities, commitment to Affirmative Action, reliability/dependability, flexibility and ownership/accountability of actions taken.

COMPLIANCE

Promotes and encourages a culture of compliance with all applicable rules (federal, state, local, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Prime Contract requirements, etc.) for themselves and the company as a whole. Fosters an environment in which they will report any violations or reasonably suspected violation of CNI policy, FAR, and/or CFR and are comfortable discussing the myriad compliance, conflict, FAR, CFR, etc. issues that arise during the performance of a government contract.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience. CDC experience desired but not essential.

CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATION

Must obtain/retain a government background investigation commensurate with position requirements. 

JOB SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Strong on-the-record experience with print, digital and broadcast media. Experience managing teams.

Experience counseling executive-level leaders on media-related issues.

Experience in crisis communications.

Excellent writing and presentation (written and verbal) skills.

Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact with multiple constituencies. CDC experience preferred.

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and partnerships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Proficiency with MuckRack, Cision, or a comparable media monitoring platform; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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The SHOW comes alive at MGM Resorts International.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work in a place full of excitement, diversity, and entertainment? Are you enthusiastic about being a team player in one of the most fascinating industries in the world? At MGM Resorts, we seek individuals like YOU to create unique and show-stopping experiences for our guests.

THE JOB:

The Social Media Manager, Brand & Community is responsible for expanding the MGM Resorts brand story across all social media platforms and owned channels, while leading the social presence and reputation of individual MGM Resorts’ brands and key business verticals. This position will manage and execute the respective social strategy efforts and brand reputation management processes by working directly with their counterparts in a wide variety of internal groups.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Manage the social media presence and reputation of one or more the MGM Resorts brands on various social media and reputation review platforms in compliance with business goals and guest service objectives.
• Lead social media strategies that will support MGM Resorts brands by maintaining an engaging, inspiring, and world class online reputation which reflects the unique brand voice, tone, personality and market position of each individual brand or business vertical.
• Develop data led creative campaigns which are aligned to brand KPIs, media objectives and are aligned to brand guidelines and across key strategic business verticals.
• Track and report to key stakeholders the overall performance of various campaigns and reputation standards across all social media platforms.
• Partner with marketing stakeholders to ensure social is accurately represented in key business initiatives, events and activations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Takes pride in their work.
• Describes themselves as detail-oriented.
• Enjoys helping others and likes to make a good impression.
• Can handle multiple tasks at one time.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Management or a related field, or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in marketing with emphasis on digital/social media; planning and executing social media campaigns.
• Previous experience managing and working in a social command center with one of the popular SaaS systems (Percolate, Sprinklr, Spreadfast, Salesforce, etc.).

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Wellness incentive programs to help you stay healthy physically and mentally.
• Access to company hotel, food and beverage, retail, and entertainment discounts as well as discounts with company partners on things like travel, electronics, online shopping, and more.
• Free meals in our employee dining room
• Free parking on and off shift
• Healthcare, financial, and time off benefits
• Professional and personal development through programs and networking opportunities as well as volunteer opportunities in the community

Are you ready to JOIN THE SHOW? Apply today!

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – EVENT PROGRAMMING MANAGER 

Line Manager: Regional Area Manager

Contract Terms: 40 hours per week

THE TEAM

The Field Operations team builds and maintains relationships with various clients to understand the essentials of their business practice, ensure their business objectives are met and clients are able to utilize the various Ticketmaster products/platforms.

THE JOB 

This position is responsible for all aspects of event programming within the Area and works closely with the Area Manager to ensure efficiencies are achieved between Event Programming and Client Support.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING 

Team 

• Collaboration within business operations groups (CDD, AM, CSD, MSS, Finance) for common goal of Client Satisfaction

 Client Support

• Develop and maintain excellent client relationships for the purpose of client satisfaction and retention

• Advise/educate clients within procedural guidelines to ensure accuracy in event building process

• Maintain Salesforce customer contacts to enable accurate event management routing, tracking and reporting

Standards & Efficiency 

• Oversee and assist in the accurate and timely creation of events by Event Programming staff

• Standardization & Monitoring of Issued BPs

 Load Balancing 

• Organize and prioritize work requests for Event Programming staff

• Prioritization as related to Tier 1 clients and National Tours

• Collaboration with Area Manager to balance workload between areas/regions

• Understand CS/EM staff EM skill levels as part of efficient load balancing within Area/Region

 Staff Management & Development

• Provide mentoring / training (initial and ongoing) to Event Programming staff

• Manage and Monitor OT for Area staff

• Explicit scheduling & time Off Authorization

• Manage any HR EM Staff Performance Reviews

• Manage recommended praise / disciplinary actions (discrepancy reports)

• Manage standard interview / hiring process for EM staff

Escalation & Support 

• Co-Escalation point for client issues and resolution

• Escalation point for event related issues & resolution (diagnostics / troubleshooting)

• Assist with the on-sale calendar and traffic in conjunction with the Area Manager

• Prepare staff for new product roll outs that pertain to event management

• Reviewing major on-sales and special promotions

• Coordination / Oversight of Bridge Call coverage & skill assessment.

• Will also be responsible for other Event Management duties as assigned

What a qualified candidate should possess:

• Minimum of five years experience on the Ticketmaster system relating specifically to Event Management or equivalent experience

• Complete knowledge of system commands, VR applications, and higher level skills such as Qualifiers and Series is a must

• Strong knowledge of Live Nation and Ticketmaster departments and how they impact one another

• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience preferred

• Service oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills

• Certain degree of creativity, latitude, and problem solving is required

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a fast paced, high volume and pressurized environment

• Must be able to accommodate a flexible schedule including some Saturdays, evenings, and holidays

• Must be computer literate with excellent data entry and proof reading skills

• H. S. diploma or equivalent is required. BA/BS degree is preferred

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)  

Rock Solid Reliability – I earn the trust of clients, co-workers and fans; I set clear expectations; I deliver high quality work on time and on task; I take the time to do things right

Solution Driven – I creatively find solutions to problems clients are experiencing by collaborating with management and interdepartmentally with experts that can find alternative and effective solutions to any limitations.

Winning Teamwork – I collaborate with others; I share information openly; I listen and take time to empathise and understand where others are coming from; I show recognition and appreciation for the contributions of others

Act with Integrity – I am proud of the way I represent myself and the company to others; I act with good intentions; I have direct, honest conversations while creating a safe work environment for open dialogue; I represent information and data accurately and completely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

CULTURE 

We’re fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love.  A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favourite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We’re not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we’re enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that’s pretty amazing. If you’re passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

We have a ‘Fan First’ mindset, placing customers at the heart of everything we do. Whether working behind the scenes or engaging directly with the ‘Fan’ you will be part of a culture that supports and enriches the fan experience. Your work, our passion… delivering world class experiences – Fan First.

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The expected compensation for this position in California is:

$66,560.00 USD - $69,000.00 USD

The expected compensation for this position in Colorado is:

$54,999.88 USD - $69,000.00 USD

The expected compensation for this position in Washington is:

$67,724.80 USD - $69,000.00 USD

** Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the California Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law, the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules, and the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. It is estimated based upon what a successful California or Colorado applicant or an individual working in this position in the state of Washington would be paid. It assumes that the candidate will be in California, Colorado, or Washington or perform the position from California, Colorado, or Washington. Similar positions located outside of California, Colorado, or Washington will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the California, the CO EPEWA, and Washington Laws, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.

Job Summary:

JOB DESCRIPTION – Event Support Specialist

Location: Remote

Division: Ticketmaster US

Line Manager: Event Support Manager

Contract Terms: 6-months (including weekends and evenings)

THE TEAM

The Field Operations team builds and maintains relationships with various clients to understand the essentials of their business practice, ensure their business objectives are met and clients are able to utilize the various Ticketmaster products/platforms.

THE JOB

As part of the Event Management team, you will support Ticketmaster clients in all their event management needs.  This includes building events and making updates to events based on work requests from clients.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

This position involves collecting, reviewing, and inputting accurate data into Ticketmaster Host system following procedural best practices and established standards, then verifying the output. The tool knowledge set for the position includes Host and Host applications, EventPro, EMT and TM1 suite products.

• Meet and exceed Event Management service level agreements
• Accurately input event data into Ticketmaster Host system and identify and resolve event related errors
• Work with clients, promoters, and internal departments such as marketing, accounting, customer service, event operations and support and client support, when creating events and distributing information regarding those events
• Establish and develop relationships with assigned clients
• On-Call schedule rotation amongst the team; after hour, weekend and holiday client support responsibilities
• From time to time, will be responsible for other duties as assigned by, but not limited to, Senior Event Specialist, the EM Manager, or the Regional Director of Event Management

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW (or TECHNICAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)

• 1-3 years’ experience with the Ticketmaster System, or related field experience, with some exposure and knowledge of the Ticketmaster system
• Service oriented, with strong organizational and communication skills
• Able to successfully handle multiple priorities
• Certain degree of creativity, latitude, and problem solving is required
• Box Office experience a plus
• Overall awareness of the entertainment business is important
• Knowledge of how TM departments impact on one another, and on outside clients is a plus
• Must have the ability to accommodate a flexible schedule including some Saturdays, evenings, and holidays
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, and attention to detail
• Must be computer literate with excellent data entry skills
• H. S. diploma or equivalent required. BA/BS degree is preferred

YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS/COMPETENCIES)  

Rock Solid Reliability – I earn the trust of clients, co-workers and fans; I set clear expectations; I deliver high quality work on time and on task; I take the time to do things right

Solution Driven – I creatively find solutions to problems clients are experiencing by collaborating with management and interdepartmentally with experts that can find alternative and effective solutions to any limitations.

Winning Teamwork – I collaborate with others; I share information openly; I listen and take time to empathise and understand where others are coming from; I show recognition and appreciation for the contributions of others

Act with Integrity – I am proud of the way I represent myself and the company to others; I act with good intentions; I have direct, honest conversations while creating a safe work environment for open dialogue; I represent information and data accurately and completely

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.

CULTURE

We’re fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love.  A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favourite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We’re not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we’re enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that’s pretty amazing. If you’re passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you.

We have a ‘Fan First’ mindset, placing customers at the heart of everything we do. Whether working behind the scenes or engaging directly with the ‘Fan’ you will be part of a culture that supports and enriches the fan experience. Your work, our passion… delivering world class experiences – Fan First.

About Bauer Media Group

Bauer Media UK is part of the wider Bauer Media Group and is the No.1 UK Publisher and the No.1 Digital Commercial Audio broadcaster. We reach 25 million consumers across our Radio and Publishing brands such as Greatest Hits, KISS, Grazia, Today's Golfer, Absolute, TV Choice, Scala, Country Walking, Hits Radio, CAR, Magic, MCN, Jazz FM, Puzzles and many more!

Bauer Media Group has remained one of the world’s most successful media companies for nearly 150 years through our commitment to continuous innovation and consumer obsession. Founded in Hamburg in 1875 and now in our fifth generation of family ownership, our multi-national company operates in 13 countries across Europe, reaching 200 million consumers.

We are looking for a Platform Testing Engineer to join our Digital team in the UK.

As a Platform Testing Engineer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring the robustness, performance, and security of our server-side applications. You will specialise in backend testing, load testing, and penetration testing, contributing significantly to the reliability and security of our products.

Working closely with our Backend Developers, DevOps, and Product Owners, you will implement detailed testing strategies to deliver reliable and secure software in a timely and efficient manner.

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead testing operations within a rapidly growing development team, working on advanced platforms and products.


Key Responsibilities and tasks


- Design, develop, and execute automated and manual test cases for the platform's backend systems, focusing on APIs, database-related components, and ensuring compatibility with tools like Gatling, Terraform, and Stoplight.io.
- Collaborate closely with Backend Developers to craft testable solutions, adhering to the highest standards of quality and technical specifications.
- Possess a working knowledge of DevOps tools, methodologies, and practices, ensuring seamless integration and collaboration within the Platform Team.
- Conduct load and stress testing using Gatling with Scala, ensuring our applications maintain performance under diverse conditions.
- Actively participate in defining and refining the Quality Assurance (QA) processes with the QA manager, emphasizing test plan creation and execution across functional and non-functional aspects.
- Lead API testing using a range of specified tools to assess functionality, reliability, and integration compliance.
- Establish a comprehensive QA governance protocol for full-spectrum test coverage throughout the development cycle.
- Utilize Stoplight.io for mocking API setups, ensuring efficient documentation and simulation.
- Work with Infrastructure as Code tools, notably Terraform, for consistent and reliable infrastructure management aligning with test and deployment needs.
- Employ virtualization tools to manage test environments, guaranteeing software efficacy across various systems and configurations.
- Keep abreast of the latest technology trends and security practices, incorporating them into our product development.
- Continuously refine test scripts and tools to align with platform changes and enhancements.
- Spearhead security and performance initiatives for backend systems, aligning with broader business objectives and user expectations.



The Ideal Candidate

Years of experience are less important to us, we are not looking to tick boxes with this role, and we are open to looking at candidates from all backgrounds. It would be great if you had some of the below:


- Demonstrates exceptional skill in creating and executing detailed test plans, identifying bugs, and working collaboratively with development teams to ensure software excellence.
- Has experience with load testing tools, particularly Gatling with Scala, to simulate high-traffic conditions and maintain consistent performance.
- Is proficient in API testing, familiar with tools that ensure robustness, compatibility, and security in backend services.
- Can effectively utilize cloud services for performance monitoring and issue diagnosis, ensuring high standards of service uptime and reliability.
- Has a solid understanding of relational databases, particularly Mysql/MariaDB + Postgres, and can apply this knowledge in testing scenarios.
- Is familiar with Stoplight.io for API mocking and possesses an understanding of Agile methodologies, with practical experience in Agile scrum teams.
- Has experience in creating reporting dashboards and utilizing log searching tools like ElasticSearch.
- Understands the principles of event-driven architectures and how they apply to modern software development and testing.


Expiry Date 28th January 2023

Package Description

Rewards packages at Bauer Media offer a range of salary sacrifice Benefits, such as our pension scheme and flexible holidays, as well as exclusive Perks like great deals and discounts for everyday life.

- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 volunteer days
- Internal Bauer Academy – Wide range of learning opportunities to support with your Career Development
- Opportunity to buy additional holiday
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme, tech loan scheme and groups discounts for healthcare insurance
- Discounted subscriptions on Bauer publications (50%)
- Thrive initiatives – Wellbeing at Bauer
- Opportunities to contribute to our Belonging@Bauer and Sustainability initiatives
- Discounted high street vouchers