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Digital

An e-commerce professional should have the ability to analyse and utilise data efficiently.

E-commerce Analytics

UX development

UX - Development

Technical UX knowhow remains in high demand in a competitive world.

JavaScript

Professionals with these skills immerse themselves in the brand they work for.

Integrated design/digital

Creatives with filming, editing and animation skills, are being increasing sought for in-house roles.

Video and animation

SEO is evolving as voice search continues to grow and technical challenges broaden.

SEO - Voice search

A keen eye for data, budgeting nous and concise copywriting are essential when buying ads on Google.

PPC

Engineering & Manufacturing

Leading from the front gives direction and purpose to any organisation. The ability to steer teams

Leading teams

In engineering and manufacturing it is essential that production schedules are adhered to,

Accountability

A focused multi-tasking approach is needed when we consider that large, high-value projects

Multi-project management

With new products being developed all the time, managing expectations

Customer led/centric design

Process design is a key component in the operational management of any business. A workable

Process design

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

Strategy and change

Engineering and Manufacturing

Rising costs and inflation have led to demand and competition for supplier development engineers.

Supplier development

In an ever-changing world, professionals need to be ready for anything.

Exponential adaptability

In an economy where production costs are high, businesses must minimise waste to maximise profits.

Lean manufacturing

In uncertain times, decisive individuals have never been more valuable.

Leading teams

For a business to move forward, everyone needs to be responsible for meeting their targets.

Accountability

Experience managing multiple high-value projects is highly sought-after as new developments arise.

Multi-project management

Delivering high quality products to a client's specifications is essential in a competitive market.

Customer led/centric design

Manufacturing engineers need to be able to design cheaper, more efficient processes.

Process design

Strategic and change-driven operational directors guide businesses through uncertainty.

Strategy and change

Finance

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

Strategy and change

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

Multi-project management

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

Accountability

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

Accountability

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

Leading teams

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

Process design

With uncertainty prevalent due to an ever-changing economic environment, the ability to adapt

CRM - Single customer view

Human Resources

This is crucial when it comes to performance management of an organisation.

Organisational effectiveness

In candidate-driven markets it is crucial to communicate your employee value proposition.

Talent attraction and retention

Data should be used to lead all key business decisions, particularly for talent attraction and development.

People analytics

There's never been more scrutiny and focus on effective D&I strategies.

Diversity and inclusion

Sharing knowledge among employees at all levels is a powerful tool.

Mentoring

Programme managers must be adaptable to the delivery of multiple projects.

Programme management

A multigenerational workforce brings complex challenges.

Management of a 5-Gen workforce

Individuals who can shape the management ethos of an organisation are prized within HR.

Management capability

With so many digital communication platforms to choose from, experts are needed to cut through the noise.

(Digital) Communication

Legal

This is now widely prized across whole legal practices.

Commercial acumen

The ability bring real-world solutions to real world problems is key.

Pragmatism

Specialists in this area are facilitators with a can-do attitude.

Risk tolerance

Strong teamwork skills are needed to get ahead in the legal profession.

Collaboration

A strong academic record is essential in the legal sector.

Demonstrable academic acumen

In a fast-paced legal environment, the ability to multitask is key.

Strong organisational skills

The ability to win new business is key in such a competitive market.

Business development/marketing knowledge

An adaptable approach is becoming the norm across the industry.

Versatility

In football parlance, individuals need 'bouncebackability' in the legal profession.

Legal resilience

Marketing

Useful customer insights ultimately shape processes and user experience journeys.

Customer insights

It's always important to know your value.

Calculating ROI

Once you know your value, it's essential to spread the word.

Communicating ROI

Effective bid managers deal with RFPs and proactively pitch for new business.

Bid management

Internal messaging is just as important as external when it comes to business success.

Internal communications

The remit of brand managers only continues to grow.

Brand management

In uncertain times, it's ever more important to get external messaging right.

PR

Great content is at the heart of modern marketing strategies.

Copywriting

The personality required to influence and persuade buyers is an extremely niche skill set.

Category analysis

Procurement Supply & Logistics

Forecasting skills are coming to the fore when it comes to ensuring product availability.

Supply and demand planning

Knowledge of framework deals and catalogues is necessary in the modern environment.

Stakeholder enablement

This seismic political event is a test of professionals' adaptability.

Brexit readiness

Rules and regulations change all the time, so it's important to stay on top of the latest updates.

Knowledge and understanding of regulations

The need for truly effective collaboration is back in the spotlight.

Sales and operation planning (S&OP)

When opportunity knocks, talented professionals know how to strike.

Peak and planning execution

Skilled professionals will always find new ways to make processes more efficient.

Continuous improvement

With space often at a premium, efficiency skills are coming to the fore.

Warehouse layout utilisation

Keeping up to date with the latest innovations is ever more crucial.

Logistics technology expertise

At a time of uncertainty, it's important to have a handle on costs.

Budget management

Property and Construction

It is key to get off on the right foot, once a contract has been signed.

Contract mobilisation

As flexible working becomes more common, talented individuals are needed to shape future workplaces.

Agile workplace implementation

Creating, agreeing upon, and effectively managing a contract is essential in this competitive market.

Contract management

In a competitive space it's important that everyone is able to raise their game.

Team performance management

Effective networking builds new and valuable relationships.

Networking

A chartered qualification is highly prized in property and construction.

Chartered credentials

Displaying clear loyalty can work in the favour of both the employee and business equally.

Company loyalty

The ability to research constraints and opportunities for a potential development site is highly valued.

Development appraisal experience

Retail and Sales

In a tough economy, astute range planning can make all the difference.

Range planning

Is outsourcing on the way out? Market forces are shifting the balance back towards near-sourcing.

Near-sourcing

Knowing how to set the right price at the right time is a big driver in profitability.

Pragmatic price planning

The explosion in online retail means there's huge demand for e-commerce specialists.

E-commerce

Consumers want much more than just to be sold a product in the modern market.

Consumer experience

The key to selling is to ensure the product or service can offer a true solution.

Solution selling

The old adage about what happens when you fail to plan still rings true

Planning/Pipeline planning

Benchmarking against the competition is utterly essential.

Competitor analysis

Specialist market knowledge will give you a clear advantage.

Specialist market knowledge

Confidence in the right situations will not only help you, but your team too.

Confidence

Technology

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is about communicating effectively to customers, at the right time.

CRM - Single customer view

Social media is one of the fastest and most efficient ways to engage with audiences globally

Social media insights

Professionals with the skills and experience to collaborate effectively with suppliers will

Supplier development

As the pace of change accelerates in manufacturing, being adaptable is key to any business moving forward. As new exponential technologies arise, the need to be able to correctly harness these innovations increases. Adaptable individuals are able to manage multiple projects, be fluid with change and navigate challenges, such as downsizing, or Brexit. An adaptable workforce allows any business to be as efficient as possible through challenging climates.

Exponential adaptability

Minimising or eliminating waste from the manufacturing process can reap great rewards. Boosting

Lean manufacturing

Transferable skills

The old saying that 'the devil is in the detail' still rings true.

Attention to detail

Knowing how to continuously improve the skills of those around you is crucial.

Talent development

One of the most fundamental business skills remains one of the most important.

Leadership

Finding a method of communication is easy in today's world; doing it with clarity is more of a challenge.

Communication

It's essential to fully understand the objectives of your business and the role you play in reaching the overall goal.

Commerciality

In uncertain times, the most adaptable individuals are those who will thrive.

Adaptability

The most talented individuals don't want to be given their biggest challenges.

Proactivity

When faced with challenges, those with resilience skills truly stand up to be counted.

Resilience

Keeping everyone involved at the right time is a crucial skill.

Stakeholder management

Not all changes can be foreseen; skilled problem solvers can turn the unexpected into an opportunity.

Problem-solving

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