XCEDE WITH US!
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why Xcede isn't just a workplace; it's a platform for your career aspirations. We're dedicated to creating an environment where you thrive, with excellent reward schemes, clear career advancement paths, a culture that empowers you, and flexible work arrangements that cater to your unique needs.
At Xcede, we believe in nurturing talent, fostering leadership, and helping you achieve your professional goals. We are consistently striving for quality in everything we do, from the clients we partner with to the level of training and development we offer, ensuring that your journey with us is marked by excellence.
Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities that will elevate you to new heights.
LIFE AT XCEDE
- Hybrid Working Scheme
- 5 Work from Anywhere Days
- Flexible Hours & Extended Lunch
- Early Finish Fridays
- Christmas & New Year Closure
- Relocation Opportunities
- Private Medical Insurance
- Generous Holiday Allowance
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Gym Subscription Programme
- CSR Day
- Local Office Perks
- Generous Commission
- Quarterly Holiday Incentives
- Biannual Awards
- Referral Scheme
- Local Incentives
- Birthday & Work Anniversary Gifts
- AGM
- Summer Party
- End-of-Year Party
- Monthly Social Events
- Charitable Fundraisers
- Interbrand Football Tournaments
OUR VALUES
We are results-driven and demonstrate the highest standards of service to those we work with and for.
We think big, move fast and demonstrate the resilience required for sustainable success.
We build open and collaborative relationships on a foundation of trust and mutual respect.
We are team players who encourage each other to be themselves and support each other to succeed.
"I love working for Xcede because they create a collaborative and friendly work environment that celebrates success in a healthy way. Joining as a graduate 6 years ago, Xcede has provided me with a lot of flexibility, excellent benefits, and continuous personal and professional growth opportunities. I have also been very impressed by the leadership shown at Xcede."
"Xcede stands out as the best company I've worked for because they have created an environment with people who are really supportive and truly want you to succeed. As a senior consultant, I've had unique opportunities to engage with directors, helping my personal brand and growth. The leadership has been truly impactful, and having a manager who genuinely cares for the team is a game changer."
"I love working at Xcede. Having joined as a graduate straight from University, I was nervous about starting in the working world. From day one, everyone was super helpful with any questions I had about recruitment in general, the market, and our areas of expertise. I’ve always had help and guidance from people above and have progressed from a Graduate Consultant to a Team Manager. We have created a fantastic atmosphere and culture with great support and events."
"Xcede offered me a life-changing opportunity to move to New York City and supported me throughout the visa and relocation process. The career progression opportunities are endless, speaking from experience as I have been promoted from senior consultant to AD within 6 years. Xcede excels in client management and delivery, and it's my favourite thing about working here."
"I joined Xcede as a graduate with the opportunity to work in the city for an established company that provides many global opportunities. There are so many people eager to help and share their knowledge. The thing I love most about working here is the people. It wouldn't be Xcede without the people."
"My journey with Xcede has been nothing short of exceptional. From the start, the team provided me with support and guidance I had never experienced before. Besides the great people, beautiful office views and working in one of the best places in the world, I found that Xcede encourages and supports employees to share their ideas and perspectives and to think freely, a place where diversity and inclusion are embraced."
OUR CSR JOURNEY
At Xcede, we place a strong emphasis on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), making it an integral part of our business. It is important to us, and since 2015, we have maintained a dedicated CSR team of passionate employees who actively drive initiatives to support our goals including our employee CSR Day, which allows for time to volunteer and contribute to communities.
Xcede proudly partners with Ethy, an organisation committed to sustainability and ethics. Ethy has developed a sustainability awareness solution that verifies commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to combat greenwashing. This partnership inspires us to make responsible choices in sourcing, labour practices, and reducing our environmental impact.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DE&I
People are at the heart of what we do. We work hard at Xcede Group to be accessible, inclusive and open. Integrity and inclusion are at the core of our ethos, and we are passionate about creating a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
Through our journey, we address barriers to equality and promote diversity and inclusion so each of our global offices reflects their diverse local communities. We use our expertise to champion best practices in supporting our clients and candidates.
Our 'Women of Xcede Group' provides a platform for discussing current matters, celebrating success, collaborating, and inspiring change across our global offices. We're proud to say that 47% of our employee group identify as women. We're dedicated to continuing this support and nurturing further growth.
OUR CULTURE
With offices spanning the globe, Xcede understands the importance of adapting and evolving its workplace culture to align with the values and customs of the country in which it operates. This approach fosters a sense of belonging and resonates with employees who appreciate their distinct identities.
Within this, Xcede's overarching culture is marked by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration, transcending geographical boundaries. Xcede's belief in the power of a global network working cohesively towards common goals creates a unique blend of local traditions and global unity.
LATEST XCEDE JOBS
Senior Product Manager - AI - London based 1/2 days Per Week
We at Xcede have partnered with a modern consultancy that specialises in building greenfield data driven platforms and applications for global clients. Projects have included building personalised customer journeys leveraging technologies such AI.
The role will involve working with a small but experienced London based team made up of engineers, designers and other product managers to build end to end solutions in a client facing role.
Requirements
Must have at least 3+ years' experience working for a well-established consultancy (MBB, Big 4 etc)
Experience working as a Product Manager for an agile B2B tech business, ideally within a startup/scale up environment.
A decent level of technical understanding, with experiencing building product related to AI and or ML. Previous experience working as a data engineer, data scientist or software engineer would be a bonus.
Whilst data domain experience is needed a client service mindset is an absolute must.
They are offering between £80k - £100k base salary + benefits.
Senior Product Designer
Hybrid (London)
£75,000-£85,000
Exciting opportunity for a Senior Product Designer to join an innovative team building a product that most of us will use at some point in our lives.
Partnered closely with a Product Owner, you will have ownership of the design direction of the search function of the product and bring your specific creative intelligence and skills to a cross-functional squad, exploring how AI can be used to help power search tools.
Security Business Analyst
6-month contract
Inside Ir35
Remote
I'm currently supporting a tier 1 banking client who is looking for a Security Business Analyst to join the team.
The ideal candidate must have extensive work experience in data strategy, management and operational reporting and enabling technologies.
Requirements
-Demonstrated work experience in threat management, cyber security, cloud security, or application security.
-Demonstrated leadership, teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting with strong gathering of requirements and stakeholder management.
-Extensive experience with Microsoft Office product suite
Desired Qulifications
- MBA
- CISSP
- CISM
- CISA preferred
Azure Security Enigneer
6-month contract (scope to be extended)
Market rate - Outside Ir35
Remote working - Must be UK-Based
Active Security Clearance required
Currently, we're seeking an Azure Security Engineer to be part of a dynamic project collaborating with one of the leading utility companies in the UK.
The ideal candidate for the Azure Security Engineer role must have substantial hands-on experience with Azure Security tools.
Requirements
* Own the enterprise-wide deployment an documentation of Windows Defender Application Control
* Own the packaging, deployment and documentation of applications in EndPoint Manager
* Develop next tranche of Flow and Workbooks including devices.
* 2025 Development plan support development of an enterprise wide use matrix with Cyber Security Manager: converging user / identity / device and controls at scale
* Develop Azure Sentinel Analytics and Playbooks to reduce time to triage
* Together with the Cyber Security Manager Develop 365 Defender Vuln Management and Threat Intelligence feed(s)
For more information on this role, please apply below.
Xcede are partnered with a leading manufacturer of medical devices in Germany and we are helping the to source an Information Security Officer (ISO) to play a crucial role in overseeing information security matters within a Cloud environment. Your responsibilities include ensuring the ISO27001-compliant operation of the management system, fostering information security awareness within the organization, and serving as a key point of contact for managers and project teams regarding security issues. Additionally, you will provide guidance and support to managers, backed by senior management, in implementing essential information security frameworks.
What we are looking for:
- Hold a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
- Possess excellent communication skills, a professional demeanor, and expertise in moderation, organization, and motivation
- Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities
- Exhibit a strong sense of duty and a willingness to take on responsibilities
- Think strategically and economically with an entrepreneurial mindset
- Fluent in English and German
- Have experience with relevant standards, particularly ISO 27001
- Skilled in planning and conducting audits
- Bring theoretical knowledge and practical experience in information security management within an agile environment
- Experienced and knowledgeable in cloud security processes and procedures, with practical experience working with at least one hyperscaler (Google Cloud, AWS, Azure; e.g., as an Azure developer)
- Holding cybersecurity certifications as a plus
Role: Identity & Access Management (IAM) - Security Consultant (CyberArk, Sailpoint and/or Saviynt Specialist)
Are you passionate about cybersecurity? Do you thrive on advising organizations on safeguarding against cyber threats? As a Security Consultant in IAM, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our clients' security landscape. Join our team and contribute to the ever-evolving field of cloud security and zero trust.
What You'll Do:
Strategic Guidance: Collaborate with clients to understand their unique operational challenges. Provide expert advice on implementing Identity and Access Management (IAM) solutions.
Solution Design: Gather specific requirements from various departments, IT, and governance. Develop well-thought-out solution approaches and create corresponding concepts.
Stakeholder Engagement: Present different solution variants and product options to decision-makers within client organizations.
Proposal Preparation: Take ownership of content preparation for IAM/PAM (Privileged Access Management) solution offers. This includes solution design, risk assessment, and cost calculations.
Implementation: Ensure timely and budget-conscious implementation of IAM/PAM solutions. Leverage your expertise in software development (Java, JavaScript, Tcl, PowerShell) to integrate solutions into the client's IT infrastructure.
Technical Leadership: Coordinate project teams, guide technical aspects of the implementation, and oversee customer acceptance of the IAM/PAM solution.
Your Team:
Join a dynamic, distributed team of over 30 colleagues. Learn collaboratively, share insights, and continuously improve together. Whether working with long-standing PAM customers or diving into exciting new projects, you'll gain diverse perspectives on the ever-evolving IT landscape. Plus, connect with like-minded professionals from neighboring security disciplines during team events and client interactions.
Your skills?
- Several years of experience in the IT environment and at least three years of experience in the conception, implementation or operation of IAM/PAM solutions
- You have good knowledge of an IAM/PAM product, e.g. Microsoft, NetIQ, SailPoint, OneIdentity or CyberArk, have already implemented at least one project and have mastered the software engineering tools and techniques necessary for implementation and customizing.
- Experience with IAM/PAM products from another manufacturer and, if necessary, certifications are desirable
- Completed training in the IT sector or a university degree (technical college/university) in the field of (business) informatics, (business) engineering or similar.
- Good knowledge of spoken and written German and English and a confident demeanor with customers
- You can analyze complex tasks independently and solve them in a team
- In project teams, you take on technical responsibility, attach particular importance to team culture and enjoy working with dynamic and motivated people
- You impress with your communicative and social skills and have already demonstrated your professional leadership in a homogeneous environment
Xcede are currently working with an early stage start-up who are looking to implement organisational change through the use of GenAI, specifically LLMs. Are you excited by this growing space in the technology sector? Are you a Python expert? Do you want more autonomy across your work? If the answer is yes, keep reading.
Deliverables:
- Liaising with the Front-end, Infrastructure and Product Teams to design the API.
- Implementing a FastAPI server, deployable to AWS Lambda. This must have low latency, robustness, scalability, with clean documentation.
- Lead and mentor more junior memebers of the software team.
Requirements:
* Obtained or studying towards a BSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Mathematics
* A strong profile of work/personal projects, open-source contributions, or hackathons
* Proficiency in Python and backend development (e.g. FastAPI, Asynchronous
programming)
* Experience with serverless architecture Experience with web security and
authentication (e.g. TLS, AWS Cognito)
The team are currently working to a hybrid model, meeting roughly twice per week in an agreed location around London. A more permanent office space will be used when the team grows to a more reasonable size.
*Please not that sponsorship is not provided for this role*
If you this sounds of interest and you would like more information, please email will.harris@xcede.com
Company overview: A globally present short-video sharing app and social network platform.
Language: German
As a part of Monetization Product Operations (MPO), the company's mission is to enhance businesses' experiences with advertising solutions. They achieve this by designing and scaling processes to resolve technical issues within their product.
Due to expansion of the team, they are currently seeking experienced Technical Solutions Consultant to collaborate with top advertisers.
This role involves close cooperation with in-market Sales and regional product marketing teams, guiding advertisers in implementing Signal and Ad Measurement solutions.
An ideal candidate for this position will work with various technologies and should have hands-on experience implementing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the discovery and implementation of Signal products with top advertisers, reducing the client's overall Time to Value.
- Run technical enablement workshops with client-side development and marketing teams.
- Provide proactive support to internal teams throughout the client integration lifecycle, offering advice on the technical components of the Signals product suite.
- Collaborate with Data Analysts in developing custom dashboards and reporting, showcasing the team's impact on program KPIs and product-level insights.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest industry changes and developments, positioning yourself as a thought leader across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer or data science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of digital and/or mobile advertising background with an understanding of advertiser measurement and attribution technology.
- Proven customer-facing experience in a technical consulting capacity, capable of translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Sales and Product Marketing teams to drive product adoption across key client accounts.
- Understanding of server-side technologies, particularly APIs.
- Front-end development background and/or mobile development experience.
- Experience working with or implementing mobile SDKs (iOS and Android).
- Prior experience working with Mobile & Web analytical tools (Google Analytics, Firebase, AppsFlyer, etc.).
Company overview: A globally present short-video sharing app and social network platform.
Language: German
As a part of Monetization Product Operations (MPO), the company's mission is to enhance businesses' experiences with advertising solutions. They achieve this by designing and scaling processes to resolve technical issues within their product.
Due to expansion of the team, they are currently seeking experienced Technical Solutions Consultant to collaborate with top advertisers.
This role involves close cooperation with in-market Sales and regional product marketing teams, guiding advertisers in implementing Signal and Ad Measurement solutions.
An ideal candidate for this position will work with various technologies and should have hands-on experience implementing technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the discovery and implementation of Signal products with top advertisers, reducing the client's overall Time to Value.
- Run technical enablement workshops with client-side development and marketing teams.
- Provide proactive support to internal teams throughout the client integration lifecycle, offering advice on the technical components of the Signals product suite.
- Collaborate with Data Analysts in developing custom dashboards and reporting, showcasing the team's impact on program KPIs and product-level insights.
- Stay up-to-date on the latest industry changes and developments, positioning yourself as a thought leader across cross-functional teams.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer or data science, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
- 6+ years of digital and/or mobile advertising background with an understanding of advertiser measurement and attribution technology.
- Proven customer-facing experience in a technical consulting capacity, capable of translating technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with Sales and Product Marketing teams to drive product adoption across key client accounts.
- Understanding of server-side technologies, particularly APIs.
- Front-end development background and/or mobile development experience.
- Experience working with or implementing mobile SDKs (iOS and Android).
- Prior experience working with Mobile & Web analytical tools (Google Analytics, Firebase, AppsFlyer, etc.).
Company Overview:
- A leading, family run, German fashion retailer
- Hundreds of branches across 40+ countries globally
- 50+ years of existence
- Billions of $ in revenue
- Privately owned
Responsibilities:
- Delivering marketing related projects on international level
- Coordinating and driving project delivery using a range of traditional PM tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Understanding the company's strategic goals and the commercial importance of the projects
- Managing a range of international stakeholders
- Introducing and implementing a range of customer loyalty platforms
- Collaborate across all internal stakeholders (Marcom, Buying, Planning, Creative, Finance, Procurement, Finance, Legal etc.) to enrich & align marketing opportunities.
- Grow brand influence with to ensure the company is in the forefront of opportunities & has biggest share of voice
Requirements:
- Commercial, analytical, organized, dynamic and attentive individual who is adept at relationship building with internal and external stakeholders
- Possess a good understanding of the fashion market, brand positioning and marketplace profiles
- Proficiency in reading and analysing data
- Strong leadership, collaboration and influencing skills.
- Proven experience of running projects start to finish.
- Strong organization & communication.
- Experience in a results driven multi-channel environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken in German and English
- Background in e-Fashion/Retail environment is preferred
Benefits:
- Shaping the digital transformation in an innovative company
- 30 days vacation
- Training opportunities and budgets
- A structured onboarding and mentoring program in an international team
- 30% discount on company's products
- Company and team events
Company Overview:
- A leading, family run, German fashion retailer
- Hundreds of branches across 40+ countries globally
- 50+ years of existence
- Billions of $ in revenue
- Privately owned
My client are seeking an experienced Marketing Team Lead to spearhead the company's marketing efforts and contribute to the growth of the brand. In this role, you will initially lead a team of 2 marketing consultants, with the opportunity to build and manage a team of up to 6 professionals.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with business objectives, ensuring brand consistency and customer engagement.
- Oversee the planning, implementation, and analysis of marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, social media, print, website, application...
- Effectively manage the marketing budget, allocate resources strategically, and optimize ROI on marketing investments.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as design, sales, and product development, to ensure cohesive and integrated marketing initiatives.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly analyse and report on the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Team leadership and expansion: Recruit, train, and develop new team members as the marketing team expands, ensuring a high level of skill and expertise.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Proven experience in marketing leadership roles, preferably within the fashion retail industry.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing successful marketing strategies.
- Proficiency in German and English language.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing and growing a marketing team.
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and marketing best practices.
Benefits:
- Shaping the digital transformation in an innovative company
- 30 days vacation
- Training opportunities and budgets
- A structured onboarding and mentoring program in an international team
- 30% discount on company's products
- Company and team events
Company Overview:
- A leading, family run, German fashion retailer
- Hundreds of branches across 40+ countries globally
- 200+ professionals in the IT department
- 50+ years of existence
- Billions of $ in revenue
- Privately owned
Responsibilities:
- You will work closely with the Head of the Business Centre department and provide administrative assistance
- Develop management templates/decision templates/presentations for IT departments and management
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and design standards within the organizational unit
- Gather status reports from team and project leaders, then prepare them for management
- Evaluate management documents and draft meeting minute
- Tracking tasks and goals
An ideal candidate for this position will have:
- Degree in Informatics, Business Administration or comparable professional experience.
- Previous experience in creating presentations and reports for a C-level management
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English
- Confident use of Microsoft Office or comparable applications
- Team-oriented, flexible and proactive in the way we work
Benefits:
- Shaping the digital transformation in an innovative company
- 30 days vacation
- Training opportunities and budgets
- A structured onboarding and mentoring program in an international team
- 30% discount on company's products
- Company and team events
Company Overview:
- A leading, family run, German fashion retailer
- Hundreds of branches across 40+ countries globally
- 50+ years of existence
- Billions of $ in revenue
- Privately owned
If you are passionate about innovation and have the desire to help shape the future of a growing company, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
You'll be in control of...
- Implementation and management of innovative IT projects in the finance space
- Technical leadership of a project team and full autonomy of the entire project life cycle
- Working closely with other IT related teams
- Definition and coordination of the project goals and the approach with the project team and the affected stakeholders
- Holistic project planning and tracking in terms of quality, resources, time and costs
- Development of decision templates and presentations for targeted audience
What do you bring with you...
- A degree in (business) informatics, business administration or comparable professional experience
- 4+ years of professional experience as a project manager, who has the knowledge and ambition to step up to a Project Lead position
- Technical affinity and understanding of processes in the areas of financial accounting, treasury, controlling or corporate taxes
- Analytical, autonomous and solution-oriented thinking
- German and English language fluency
What's in it for you...
- Shaping the digital transformation in an innovative company
- 30 days of paid annual leave
- Further training opportunities
- A structured onboarding and mentoring program in an international team
- 30% discount on company's products
- Company and team events
- Further discounts in restaurants/access to local swimming pool and more!
jazmina.durakova@xcede.de