The Very Group

About the Company

We're the people behind Very, one of the largest digital retailers in the UK and Ireland.

Our purpose is simple. We help families get more out of life. In fact, we believe that everyone deserves to get more out of life. Our customers, our own talented teammates, and the communities we work with.

That's why careers at Very are more than a job. We're a place where brilliant people belong, grow, and are inspired and empowered to make a difference.

Heaps of flexibility, great reward and benefits, and an inclusive culture where diversity is celebrated are just some of the things you can look forward to as part of the Very team.

We've got big plans for the future. But we'll always be led by our values - proud, trusted, together, innovative and ambitious. They keep us aligned and at our best.

If you're ready for a career that's Very flexible and Very rewarding, you've come to the right place.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

The Very Group

Job Title

Credit Risk Analyst (Model Review Team)

Job Description

Job Title: Credit Risk Analyst (Model Review Team) Role Summary Provide analytical oversight of credit risk models and strategies, ensuring alignment with credit policies, data quality, and business objectives. Deliver insights on model performance, recommend improvements, and influence senior stakeholders to optimise customer outcomes and commercial value. Expectations * Own the review of new models and strategies, including build process and validation. * Manage competing priorities, deliver on timelines, and maintain high data integrity. * Act as a trusted advisor to policy, compliance, and business teams, challenging assumptions and communicating complex findings clearly. Key Responsibilities * Conduct peer reviews of key credit risk analyses and scoring models. * Assess model build processes, data inputs, and performance metrics. * Monitor model performance, identify exceptions, and recommend remediation or enhancements. * Collaborate with policy teams to ensure model outputs comply with credit policy and regulatory requirements. * Prepare and present commercial insights and customer outcome recommendations to senior stakeholders. * Support ad‑hoc analyses on emerging credit risk topics. * Maintain documentation of review procedures, decisions, and model governance. Required Skills * Strong analytical, logical, and detail‑oriented mindset. * Proficiency in SQL, SAS, and advanced Microsoft Excel. * Experience with credit risk modeling or assessment (preferred). * Ability to influence and communicate across all business levels. * Collaborative team player with confidence to challenge assumptions. * Customer‑outcome focused and commercially aware. Required Education & Certifications * Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience). * No specific certifications required, but knowledge of credit risk frameworks and data governance is advantageous.

Liverpool, United kingdom

Hybrid

11-09-2025

Company Name

The Very Group

Job Title

Senior Solutions Architect - Financial Services

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Solutions Architect – Financial Services **Role Summary** Design and drive the technical architecture for high‑volume, mission‑critical financial services solutions. Lead the development of scalable, secure, and efficient systems on AWS, integrating custom Java applications with SaaS components. Provide strategic direction, roadmaps, and best‑practice governance across the Financial Services tribe. **Expectations** - Deliver architectural decisions that balance strategic long‑term goals with immediate business value. - Analyze legacy and existing implementations to propose clear, phased transition plans. - Evaluate third‑party providers for compliance with security, privacy, integration, performance, and reliability standards. - Communicate complex concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders, facilitating high‑risk discussions. - Mentor architects, leads, and engineers; represent the architecture community internally and externally. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Lead solution design for new and existing financial products (Account Management, Credit Risk, Fraud, Debt Management, Payments, Insurance, Retail Credit, Personal Loans). 2. Define as‑is and to‑be architecture, create transition roadmaps with phased delivery. 3. Implement and enforce technology policies, standards, and best practices around AWS, Terraform, ECS, RDS, and API Gateway. 4. Conduct risk, issue, and dependency analysis; orchestrate resolution and unblock problems across teams. 5. Evaluate external SaaS providers and ensure solutions meet organizational security and performance criteria. 6. Collaborate with Product, Delivery, and Technical Leads to align technology roadmap with commercial objectives. 7. Coach and mentor architectural staff; promote continuous improvement and knowledge sharing. **Required Skills** - Strong architectural design skills for cloud‑based financial services. - Deep experience with AWS (EC2/ECS, RDS, API Gateway), Terraform, Java, and API design. - Proven ability to create and drive technology roadmaps. - System analysis and legacy integration expertise. - Risk management, stakeholder communication, and facilitation in Agile environments. - Leadership and mentoring capabilities. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (preferred). - TOGAF or similar enterprise architecture certification (desirable).

Liverpool, United kingdom

Hybrid

Senior

12-09-2025

Company Name

The Very Group

Job Title

Assistant Merchandiser

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Merchandiser Role Summary: Support the merchandising team for beauty brands by managing supplier relationships, forecasting stock, and assisting in assortment strategy to deliver the right products on time within budget. Expectations: Proficiency in Excel, strong numerical analysis skills, high attention to detail, ability to build internal and external relationships, customer‑centric mindset, problem‑solving, decision‑making, workload prioritization, and a willingness to learn. Key Responsibilities: • Coordinate with suppliers and brand partners to secure inventory and product data. • Collaborate with buying and merchandising teams to develop assortment plans. • Forecast product availability and manage stock intake to meet demand. • Maintain accurate data records and generate reports for performance analysis. • Communicate cross‑functionally to address supply issues and timing constraints. Required Skills: • Advanced Excel (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards). • Data analysis and interpretation. • Attention to detail and data accuracy. • Relationship building and communication. • Critical thinking and problem solving. • Decision making and prioritization. • Team collaboration and adaptability. Required Education & Certifications: • No specific degree required; relevant experience in merchandising, supply chain, or retail is preferred.

Liverpool, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-09-2025

Company Name

The Very Group

Job Title

Assistant Merchandiser - Nike

Job Description

Liverpool, United kingdom

Hybrid

07-10-2025