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Field Sales ExecutiveLocation: Regional Field Sales (Your Local Area) Contract Type: Freelance / Self-Employed (Commission-Only) Compensation: Uncapped Upfront Commission + 5-Year Recurring Revenue | OTE £7,000-£10,000+/monthBuild a Business. Build Wealth. Build it with SumUp.Ready to take on building your own business, backed by one of the world's leading fintech brands? This is just a job, its opportunity to drive your own journeySome people are looking for a salary. Others are looking for freedom. We are looking for entrepreneurs.As a self-employed SumUp Field Sales Partner, you are not taking a job - you are building your own business with the full backing of one of the world's leading fintech brands. You will represent technology trusted by millions of merchants globally, while creating a compounding income stream that is directly linked to your ambition and your closing rate.There are no limits on what you can achieve. For those who fully commit, six-figure earnings are a realistic first-year outcome. Many of our most successful Sales Partners earn £200,000+ per year, and our second-year entrepreneurs are already on the path to building million-pound businesses - driven entirely by the power of recurring residual income. It's not just the top performers seeing exceptional results either; almost half of our Sales Partners are currently generating around £7,000 per month, demonstrating the strength and consistency of the earning opportunity. This isn't just a job - it's an asset that grows year after year.The Financial Blueprint (Partnership bonuses)We are more than just a card reader, you can build and grow your business across offer one of the most competitive commission structures in the payments technology industry: Upfront Commission: 50% of the upfront contract value paid immediately upon sign-up (average upfront value per merchant: approx. £500).Lifetime Residuals: Lifetime Residuals: Earn 25% recurring income from the transaction volume of every merchant you sign, paid monthly for up to 5 years. To support your first 3 months, your residuals are enhanced by up to 3 while you build your portfolio.Hardware & Software Incentives: Additional direct commission on every card reader sold.Earnings Benchmark: 40% of our active independent partners consistently earn £7,000+/month. Our top performers are well beyond that.Note: This is a 100% commission-only, self-employed role. There is no basic salary. Your financial outcome is entirely a reflection of your drive, discipline, and sales competence.Your Daily OperationThe most successful Sales Partners do not wait for opportunities - they create them. Here is what building your business looks like week to week: Fearless Prospector: Prospecting a minimum of 30 local SMEs every day through face-to-face visits and outbound outreach - retailers, restaurants, cafes, beauty salons, and beyond.Consultative Selling: Analysing each merchant's current payment setup, identifying genuine pain points, and presenting SumUp's full ecosystem - payments, POS, and operations - as the superior long-term solution.Pipeline & Territory Management: Owning your designated territory while recognising you're free to generate business anywhere in the UK. Planning your sales week independently, managing your CRM, and progressing merchants from initial conversation through to hardware installation and onboarding.Meaningful Conversations: Creating at least three real sales conversations every day and converting them into 3-5 new merchant partnerships every week.Relationship Building: Becoming the recognised payments expert within your local business community - the person SME owners call first.Consistency creates momentum. Momentum creates freedom.Launch Your Business ProperlyEvery entrepreneur starts somewhere. Your journey begins with a dedicated full-time training week where you will learn everything you need - the product, the pitch, objection handling, CRM, and territory strategy - to build your business with confidence from day one.After that, you are in control of your diary, your pipeline, and your future - with ongoing coaching from experienced field sales leaders who are invested in your success. We also offer appointments to our most committed partners as your relationship with SumUp develops.You will never build alone. SumUp gives you the credibility, technology, product range, and support of one of the world's fastest-growing fintech companies - so you can focus entirely on what matters: winning merchants and building your portfolio.Critical Requirements - Who We Are Looking ForThis is a high-reward role designed for resilient, self-directed sales professionals. You will only succeed here if you meet the following: Proven Track Record: Experience in high-rejection, face-to-face or B2B sales environments - field sales, door-to-door, telecoms, energy broking, merchant services, or similar.The Hunter Mindset: You do not wait for leads. You love the cold approach. You possess advanced objection-handling skills and treat every "no" as data, not defeat.Financial Resilience: You understand self-employment and have the financial stability to bridge an initial pipeline-building phase before residuals begin compounding.Self-Discipline: You operate entirely self-directed. You do not need daily management, corporate supervision, or external motivation to show up and perform.Commercial Awareness: You understand what a recurring revenue asset is worth and can articulate that value to a business owner in plain English.Who This Role is NOT For Individuals seeking a secure monthly base salary or corporate benefits package.Account managers who prefer managing existing relationships over new business acquisition.Candidates looking for a relaxed entry-level position or structured customer service environment.Anyone who has not operated in a commission-driven, self-generated pipeline role before.Ready to Build Your Own Commercial Portfolio?If you have the drive, the resilience, and the B2B sales experience to back it up - and you want to build something that pays you long after the sale is made - we want to hear from you.Apply now to submit your profile and schedule an introductory call with our partner team. Let's talk numbers.Job Application TipWe recognise that candidates feel they need to meet 100% of the job criteria in order to apply for a job. Please note that this is only a guide. If you don't tick every box, it's ok too because it means you have room to learn and develop your career at SumUp.TPBN1_UKTJ

Location: St AlbansPosition Type: Full-TimeSalary: Competitive (Depending on Experience)About the Property Set within 12 acres of pristine Hertfordshire countryside, our family-owned Georgian country house hotel offers a luxury escape defined by elegance and tranquillity. Our exterior grounds are a central highlight of the guest experience, serving as a peaceful sanctuary for visitors, outdoor dining, and high-end events. We are now seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Head Gardener to take full stewardship of our outdoor spaces, maintaining and developing our landscaped grounds to the highest standard.The Role As Head Gardener, you will take ownership of the design, management, and year-round upkeep of our 12-acre estate. Working closely with hotel ownership on long-term grounds development, you will lead a small, dedicated team to maintain exceptional horticultural standards, enhancing the natural beauty and luxury feel of the venue.Key Responsibilities Horticultural Care & Design: Plan, execute, and oversee comprehensive care programs covering plant and tree maintenance, landscaping projects, seed and cutting propagation, irrigation, weeding, and border care.Grounds Maintenance: Oversee and execute high-standard mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, and overall maintenance of garden pathways, car parks, and outdoor facilities.Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and schedule a core team of two gardeners, fostering a productive and motivated working environment.Project & Budget Management: Deliver garden improvement projects on schedule and within budget, coordinating with external contractors and specialist labor when required.Long-Term Estate Development: Partner with executive management and property owners to propose and implement creative enhancements across the 12-acre site.Health & Safety: Maintain strict compliance with relevant site safety, COSHH, and environmental regulations.Candidate Profile Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional gardening experience, ideally with prior experience in a head or supervisory role within luxury hospitality, private estates, or public grounds.Horticultural Expertise: Exceptional plant knowledge with proven practical skills in propagation, soil management, and estate design.Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 in Horticulture (or equivalent) is desirable. PA1/PA6 spraying certificates and a valid chainsaw license are preferred.Attributes: Self-motivated, highly organized, and physically fit, with an eye for detail and the creative vision needed to keep luxury estate grounds immaculate year-round.Legislation: Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety standards relevant to groundskeeping and equipment operation.Benefits Package Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus an extra paid day off for your birthday.Dining & Stay Perks: Generous staff discounts across Food & Beverage, hotel accommodation, and affiliated luxury property groups.Spa & Wellness: 30% discount on spa treatments/days and 10% off retail spa products.On Duty Meals: Fresh meals provided during working shifts.Socials & Rewards: Annual staff recognition award nights, team events, and a lucrative "Introduce a Friend" referral bonus.How to Apply If you are an experienced grounds professional ready to steward a premier 12-acre luxury estate, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK.TPBN1_UKTJ

.NET Developer - Fastest Growing Social Media Firm - St Albans, Hertfordshire \n (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) \n Our client is on a quest to transform how people discover, view and share content by combining the beauty and ease of print with the power of social media. Their key management team comprises of former top performers from Google, Apple, MSFT, NetFlix, Yahoo, Facebook, BBC Worldwide and Sony. Having raised over £300 million from well respected investors they have recently opened new offices in the UK and are on the lookout for the very best .NET Developer. \n .NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. You should have a strong grasp of object orientated (OO) development principles. Our client can provide you with industry recognized training in: .NET 10.0, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI, Bootstrap and MongoDB. \n Our client has a flat organization, which means that they believe great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. From the beginning they've been uncompromising in creating a culture that inspires great work and values the health and balanced lives of their staff. \n If you are as excited as they are about building the first social magazine and transforming the social media experience, then apply without delay! \n Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK / Remote Working \n Salary: £70,000 - £105,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits \n Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. \n Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! \n NOIRUKNETRECNOIRUKREC \n NC/SB/STALET

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of 3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryThe Business Development Manager (BDM) will be responsible for driving growth within the defence and aerospace sector, with a strong focus on B2B engagement and UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and wider Government business capture. The role involves identifying and securing new opportunities, shaping bids, and building strategic relationships across industry partners, government stakeholders, and prime contractors.This role can be worked on a remote first basis however there will be an expectation for regular travel to business meetings across our UK sites and corporate customer offices. The large part of your time will be spent travelling for meetings in Luton, Bristol and London. Some European travel will be expected as a part of this role. What You'll Be DoingBusiness Development & Market GrowthIdentify, qualify, and pursue new business opportunities.Develop and execute strategic business development plans.Monitor defence budgets, procurement pipelines, and MOD priorities.Opportunity, Capture & Bid LeaderhsipLead capture activities for strategic opportunities.Work closely with bid teams to support proposal development.Conduct competitor analysis and positioning strategies.Maintain robust CRM pipeline management and reporting.Stakeholder & Relationship ManagementBuild and maintain strong working relationships with:UK MOD stakeholdersPrime contractorsIndustry partners and subcontractorsRepresent the company at industry events, defence exhibitions (e.g. DSEI), and networking forums.Manage key accounts and develop long-term customer engagement strategies.ContinuedStrategic Partnerships & B2B EngagementIdentify and establish partnerships, joint ventures, and teaming agreements.Negotiate collaboration agreements.Enhance company visibility and positioning.Market Intelligence & Positioning Analyse market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies.Provide insights into customer needs, procurement trends, and policy changes.Feed intelligence into product development, strategy, and leadership decision-making.Governance & ComplianceEnsure all activities align with UK MOD procurement regulations and ethical standards.Support compliance with export controls, ITAR (if applicable), and security requirements.Maintain awareness of evolving policies such as the Strategic Defence Review, Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS) and the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.What You'll BringEssentialProven experience (typically 5–10+ years) in business development, sales, or capture management within: DefenceAerospaceGovernment sectorsDemonstrated success in winning UK MOD or government contracts.Strong understanding of MOD procurement processes, including frameworks and competitive tendering.Experience working with or alongside major defence primes and supply chains.Track record of leading or contributing to successful bids and capture campaigns.DesirableExperience within specific capability areas such as:Aerospace systems and platformsDefence digital / cyberISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance)Engineering services or logistics supportExperience in international defence markets (NATO, allied nations).Familiarity with frameworks such as ITAR, MTCR, UK MOD Procurement and Single Source Regulations.What We'll OfferOnce you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:Competitive salary and remuneration package dependent on experience.22.5% company bonus based on personal and business performance.5,500 annual car allowance.Industry Leading Pension Scheme = 1.5x employee contributions (max 12%)Life Assurance 8 x salary.25 days holiday + bank holidays.Flexible working hours.Income protection.Shopping discounts.Cycle To Work Scheme.Employee Assistance Programme.Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family.A collaborative, dynamic working environment.As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where your career journey may take you!We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of WorkingEveryone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.

Basic information Location Aberdeen, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Gatwick, Glasgow, Guernsey, Ipswich, Isle of Man, Jersey, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Nottingham, Port Talbot, Reading, Southampton, St Albans Business Line Tax & Legal Job Type Permanent / FTC Date published 10-Jul-2026 Req # 23358 Job description Connect to your IndustryThe UK government provides tax incentives to businesses performing R&D; Deloitte’s R&D tax services group is a market leader in helping clients secure these incentives and is the most experienced team in the UK.Continued market success has created new opportunities, and we are looking for open-minded information technology/software development professionals to join this successful team. You will have the opportunity to apply your technical knowledge across a wide range of areas and to help companies identify qualifying R&D and benefit from making claims for these incentives. R&D activity can be necessary across much of the software development lifecycle and in a variety of technology projects, both large and small, and across industry sectors.Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunity As a Manager you will be in a client facing role from day one, conducting technical interviews and preparing documentation to support R&D tax claims. This will require you to draw on your existing IT experience and knowledge, applying it to potentially new areas of technology and industries.Whilst this is not a “hands-on” software developer role, you will be able to gain unique insights into a wide variety of cutting-edge technologies. This role will provide the opportunity to increase your knowledge of emerging areas of technology and innovation.You will be working with senior technical and finance staff within our client companies where you will need to understand the nature of the work being performed and prepare high quality documentation to explain how projects meet the definition of R&D.Your responsibilities will include:Analysing technical data and documentation from clients to support the planning and development of R&D claim methodologies.Conducting efficient technical interviews with clients’ technical experts to understand their R&D activity and then summarising the output from these interviews in documentation for a non-technical audience.Work within a project team to ensure that the appropriate costs linked to the client’s technical activity are captured within the R&D claims.Preparing clear reports for submission to HMRC to explain how our clients R&D claims have been prepared.Provide technical input into marketing and sales activity based on your area of technology knowledge and experience.Work effectively in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.Project managing a variety of projects at any given time and being able to delegate and work with the technical and finance team around you.Connect to your skills and professional experience Hold at least a Bachelor level degree in an Information Technology or equivalent (such as Computing, Computer Science or Software Engineering) or have equivalent levels of practical experience or industry certifications will also be considered.You will have developed technical expertise in at least one area of technology and/or software development.Be a strong communicator, with good interpersonal awareness skills.Be able to work within multi-disciplinary teams, taking responsibility for the technical aspects of R&D claims on behalf of companies from a variety of sectors, as well as generating high quality technical reports.Be technologically curious, have a critical engineering mindset and able to apply appropriate scepticism.Be well-organised, able to manage multiple projects and handle conflicting demands in a timely manner.Connect to your business – TaxInnovation and tax consultancy may not seem to go together, but that’s exactly what you’ll find at Deloitte. We’re constantly seeking the new and working together to push the limits of what’s possible. Discover a new kind of tax career that you can make your own. Tax Our comprehensive range of services encompasses everything from the completion of tax returns (corporation tax self-assessment) to complex consultancy assignments and strategic tax planning. We advise on corporate and general tax, international M&A, stamp tax, cross-border transfer pricing, reorganisations and reconstructions, and competent authority negotiations.Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further details as you progress through the recruitment process, or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues "You never have to do it all on your own here. It’s great to know that we’re all in it together; we’re much stronger that way and it’s healthier for everyone too." - Anita, Tax"The beauty of Deloitte is that we're so big and diverse you can easily surround yourself with people who complement your style to create highly effective teams together." - Chris, TaxOur hybrid working policyYou’ll be based in one of our UK offices with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter about the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So, we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So, we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersWPFULL SLTAXC BATAXX BABUTX LOCOFFICE

.NET Developer - Fastest Growing Social Media Firm – St Albans, Hertfordshire (Tech stack: .NET Developer, .NET 10.0, ASP.NET Core, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI, Programmer, Full Stack Engineer, Architect, .NET Developer) Our client is on a quest to transform how people discover, view and share content by combining the beauty and ease of print with the power of social media. Their key management team comprises of former top performers from Google, Apple, MSFT, NetFlix, Yahoo, Facebook, BBC Worldwide and Sony. Having raised over £300 million from well respected investors they have recently opened new offices in the UK and are on the lookout for the very best .NET Developer. .NET Developer applicants should be experienced in: .NET, .NET Core, C# and Azure SQL. You should have a strong grasp of object orientated (OO) development principles. Our client can provide you with industry recognized training in: .NET 10.0, C# 14, Azure DevOps, Agile, Blazor, JavaScript, React, Multithreading, RESTful, ML.NET, Azure AI, Bootstrap and Azure Cosmos DB. Our client has a flat organization, which means that they believe great ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. From the beginning they’ve been uncompromising in creating a culture that inspires great work and values the health and balanced lives of their staff. If you are as excited as they are about building the first social magazine and transforming the social media experience, then apply without delay! Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK / Remote Working Salary: £70,000 - £105,000 + Bonus + Pension + Benefits Applicants must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK even though remote working is available. Noir continues to be the leading Microsoft recruitment agency; we can help you make the right career decisions! NOIRUKNETREC NOIRUKREC NC/SB/STALET

Company description: Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role. Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Senior Materials Engineer with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role will be based in the Materials and Test (M&T) team within the wider Engineering and Technology department and report to the Functional Team Leader. The role as a Senior Materials Engineer will support the business and engineering team, with non-metallic, polymer materials science and processing knowledge and guidance. Concentrating on thin film coating technologies and transparency materials. The role will initially lead a transparency coatings validation project before moving onto site production support and material obsolescence projects. The role will require a knowledge of the interactions between processing parameters and material properties of Acrylics, Polycarbonates and Polymers, being able to guide new technology test plans and current production deviations. You will support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. Job Responsibilities Development of manufacturing processes in relation to transparent polymer and adhesive materials Qualification of materials and processes to ensure they comply with the requirements Lead thin film polymer coatings projects Lead material obsolescence and REACh affected material replacement projects Interact with different levels of leadership across the business, reporting progress to senior managers and site leadership team. Work closely with Principle Materials Engineer to effectively manage the Material Obsolescence process Collect inputs, related to a task and take it through an identified process to produce an output / deliverable adhering to quality and schedule requirements. Exemplifying a safety-first mind-set and ensuring compliance with the GKN Aerospace Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards. Supporting production material related queries and issues, regarding re-life, testing and investigations. Developing, optimizing and maintaining specifications and handbooks related to non-metallic polymers; ensuring they are compliant with all relevant customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements. Preparing and defining tests/test plans; critical and systematic interpretation and analysis of test data, applying the outcome of tests for substantiation of specification changes. Defining activities in a project-oriented fashion with identification of deliverables, milestones and associated planning. Troubleshooting and production support on Materials Issues (e.g. Polymers and bonding). Interfacing with customers on a technical (M&T) level. Maintaining contacts with suppliers regarding alternative/new products. Integration into the wider, global engineering function, collaborating with other sites around the world. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'great place to work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Chemistry / Materials Science / aerospace engineering education, BSc / MSc level Knowledge of / experience in Polymer material science and processing Significant relevant experience within an industrial engineering discipline, preferably within an aerospace environment Experience with quality systems, specifications, standards, etc., with the ability to oversee the broader field Excellent reporting and project management skills; Good command of the English language, both verbally and in writing, Team player at all levels in the company, pro-active attitude, but also capable of acting on an individual basis and reporting back to the relevant parties within GKN. Desirable: Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes. You will have an awareness of aerospace certification requirements. Knowledge of / experience in Transparent thin film coatings As Senior Materials Engineer you should have a broad interest in Aerospace engineering with a high level of understanding in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. Youll be able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions. The successful candidate should be adaptable in their approach to work, and be able to adapt to potentially dynamic priorities. As a Senior Materials Engineer, you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen their own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we will assess each case individually). We offer: Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. 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Company description: Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below. Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. Were recruiting a Quality Compliance Engineer to join our Quality Engineering team at our Luton manufacturing site, reporting directly to the Site Quality Manager. Working within a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment, you'll keep our Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned to AS9100 and customer requirements, lead internal audits across the site, and help embed a culture where quality is owned by everyone. You'll have real visibility within the business, contributing to our daily Tier management structure and working closely with department heads and the site leadership team. Our Luton site operates core hours of 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays, giving you an early finish to start your weekend. Job Responsibilities Maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS), keeping documentation, processes and procedures current and audit-ready. Plan, schedule and lead the internal audit programme, reporting findings and driving timely closure of corrective actions. Support external certification and customer audits, acting as a key point of contact for AS9100 and regulatory compliance. Champion root cause analysis and effective corrective/preventive action (8D, RCCA) across the site. Analyse quality data and trends, and support continuous improvement and cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction. Profile description: To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Experience in a quality systems, compliance or audit role within a regulated manufacturing environment (aerospace, defence, automotive or similar). Working knowledge of AS9100 / ISO 9001 and internal auditing principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills. Desirable: HNC/HND qualification (or equivalent experience) in an engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial engineering. A qualified internal auditor (or willingness to train); aerospace experience is a distinct advantage. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Quality Compliance Engineer will demonstrate strong communication skills, using active listening, thoughtful inquiry, and clear articulation when engaging with diverse stakeholders. You'll build effective professional relationships across the business, supporting collaboration and shared understanding. With excellent analytical and critical-thinking abilities, you'll apply close attention to detail when working within complex systems, ensuring accuracy in identifying non-conformities and improvement opportunities. Confidently carry out critical evaluations of processes and designs, assessing effectiveness and highlighting areas for enhancement. Strong problem-solving skills and solid subject knowledge of requirements will support sound judgement and practical recommendations. The role requires effective note-taking, ensuring audit evidence and observations are captured accurately and transparently. The Quality Compliance Engineer will act with the highest level of integrity, maintaining impartiality, confidentiality, and professionalism at all times. With a mindset of adaptability and curiosity, remain open to new information, evolving requirements, and continuous improvementboth in own work and across the wider organisation. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. xrnqpay ? ?

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Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As Senior Research Engineer (Process Development) you will draw on your diverse engineering background and product lifecycle awareness to progress a variety of research activity in the TRL1-6 range. You must have sound experience in leading technical work, including budgeting, schedule and risk management. You will be capable of achieving through others internally and externally, and you will be committed to development of your own skills and professional network. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Core operational hours at our Luton site are 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Fridays. The role requires a willingness to undertake occasional national travel for customer meetings. There is also the opportunity to work from home for up to two days per week, subject to business needs. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s). Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s). Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required. Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Engineering or Science based degree OR relevant industry experience Good general engineering/technology knowledge base and can demonstrate strategic thinking. Experience managing budgets on a work package level or smaller Work Streams. Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques. Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches. Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving. Logical and methodical approach to work package planning and costing. A strong self-starter, competent to work with general goal-based direction as well as more specific task-based requirements. Experience managing deployed resources (people you lead but you are not their line manager). Experience engaging with production teams and you can identify operational requirements and incorporate in to your project(s) as appropriate and as agreed. Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can confidently translate complex information to a variety of audiences and you are able to represent your project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Chartered Engineer with a relevant institution Experience in Composite Manufacturing Processes We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As part of the Manufacturing Engineering team, the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will report directly to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, with day-to-day guidance and support provided by the ME Team Leader. Based at our Luton site and supporting Defence business lines, there may occasionally be a need to travel to equipment supplier locations. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will join a team focused on either Jet Canopies or Helicopters, contributing to the development of manufacturing processes as well as supporting daily operational activities. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday, earlier finish on Friday to start the weekend. Job Responsibilities Local project technical lead for the implementation of production planning, from original concept through to production. Design high capability manufacturing processes using GKNs Zero Defect Manufacturing (ZDM) tool suite, (APQP Core Tools). Develop, document and optimise manufacturing processes such as creation/amendment SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and Process Specifications Create and update engineering documentation, manage point of introduction activities. Lead structured improvement activities to reduce process driven scrap and rework Provide MRB (Material Review Board) support to existing programmes to ensure any process deviation or product faults are reviewed and answered Make presentations at senior level internally and externally demonstrating ability to clearly communicate to the audience Identify, anticipate and offer solutions to technical problems Establish & improve production process controls Comply with company Environmental, Health, Safety and Energy procedures. Profile description: To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Minimum HND qualification (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering/Aerospace Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience gained from ideally the Aerospace, Automotive, Yellow Goods industry 6Sigma Greenbelt qualification Experience in APQP standards including Process Flow Diagram, Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis, Process Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis and Process Capability Experience of root cause analysis using Fishbone (Cause and Effect) Diagrams and 5 Whys (Five Whys) techniques Demonstrable experience of practical problem-solving techniques using A3 or 8D Desirable: Experience Leading Lean Manufacturing including process standardisation kaizen activities such as 5S Experience in lay-up processes for composite materials Specification interpretation experience We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within an organisation and be flexible in their approach. The successful person will have a hands-on, creative approach to collaborate with multiple departments to improve manufacturing processes. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we will assess each case individually) We offer: Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. As a Senior Systems Engineer (Electronics) you will draw on your diverse engineering background and the product lifecycle awareness to work on a variety of research activities in the TRL1-6 range. You must have sound experience in leading technical work, including budgeting, schedule and risk management. You will be capable of achieving through others internally and externally, and you will be committed to development of your own skills and professional network. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. The Luton team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. The areas of activity cover but is not limited to: Electro-thermal systems and Electro-mechanical systems, Specialist materials and coating systems, Embedded and structural composites, Aircraft transparencies, Icing modelling and analysis, Sensing and data acquisition, Electrical and software control systems and digital engineering / manufacturing. This role is to provide analysis and design data to support ice protection system design through modelling and simulation of in-flight icing behaviour of aircraft surfaces, or representative surfaces. It is further expected that the role holder develop an in-depth understanding of the icing wind tunnel facility capabilities, and provide consultation and support to customers and other third party users ensuring testing is conducted in line with relevant standards and specifications and contributing to test reports as required. This expertise is to be developed through understanding icing physics and aircraft ice protection philosophies (particularly electrothermal), and through practical experimentation and modelling verification using the research icing wind tunnel.The successful candidate should have a broad engineering knowledge base but have a desire to specialise and in time develop the in depth knowledge to become a subject matter expert in icing analysis and testing, being able to support next generation ice protection system designs. We are seeking someone adaptable in their approach to work, and be willing to understudy other team members in their areas of expertise to ensure project objectives are met. As a Senior Systems Engineer (Electronics), you will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen your own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. The role requires flexibility for occassional national travel to meet with customer and we offer the opportunity to work from home up to two days per week dependent on business need. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. You may have budget accountability for a Work Stream or Work Package Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties in order to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s) Responsible for preparation of Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s) Ensure all planning documentation in your responsibility is regularly updated, accurate, and delivery is on track. You may also have schedule accountability for your project(s) Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. Drive project(s) toward exploitation, identifying and supporting industrialisation scenario development. Support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: HNC, degree or equivalent experience in electrical or systems engineering Experience delivering designs for electro-mechanical, sensing OR controller systems within an engineering environment Electronics pcb design experience Good general engineering/technology knowledge base and can demonstrate strategic thinking. Working knowledge of aerodynamics and an appreciation of physics based modelling approaches for thermodynamic analysis. Experience of test/experimental design, and practical execution in laboratory or test facility conditions to defined standards, and be able to contribute to the development of new test methods. Strong self-starter, able to execute tasks according to plan. Logical and methodical approach to task planning. Experience managing deployed resources (people you lead but you are not their line manager). Good interpersonal and communication skills, and can confidently translate complex information to a variety of audiences and you are able to represent your project(s) and GKN values in internal/external review meetings. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD General awareness of budget and schedule management. An awareness of aerospace certification requirements. Experience of the Systems Development Lifecycle process You will be developing your own network and you will have a general awareness of key companies and key individuals who operate in the wider aerospace technology and engineering field We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (Insurance, servicing, maintenance, roadside assistance and more included) Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? TPBN1_UKTJ