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Job Title: Business Engagement / Account ManagerReporting To: Head of Membership and Global Trade ServicesLocation: BedfordshireContract Type: PermanentLuton office; 8:30am - 5pm with one hour lunchAbout UsAt Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce, we are passionate about helping businesses succeed.As the county's leading business membership organisation, we connect, support and champion businesses of all sizes, creating opportunities for growth, collaboration and innovation. Accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce, we are part of a powerful UK wide network that gives our members a strong voice locally, nationally and internationally.With more than 830 member organisations employing over 56,000 people, we play a key role in shaping Bedfordshire's business community. From supporting international trade and driving local economic growth to delivering high-profile events, our work makes a real difference to the businesses we serve.We are proud to lead initiatives including the Bedfordshire SME Business Awards, celebrating local business success; NXTGen, our network for ambitious young professionals and BedX, a pioneering supply chain project connecting businesses with new opportunities.Role OverviewThe Account Manager will actively engage with our members to ensure they receive genuine value from their membership. This is a relationship focused, commercially aware role with responsibility for member retention, identifying opportunities for collaboration.Job Responsibilities:Actively engage with members on a regular basis through phone, email and in-person attendance at events, discussing matters of importance to them and advising as required.Cross-identify opportunities for member-to-member collaboration and arrange introductions as necessary.Update members on upcoming events, encouraging attendance and inviting participation.Stay abreast of policy and legislative changes and economic factors which could affect our members; hold thoughtful conversations and provide relevant updates.Keep relevant members informed of grants, funding opportunities or dispensations available to their business.Attend Chamber events as a representative of membership engagement.Hold meetings with members to understand how the Chamber can serve them more effectively.Manage annual membership renewal conversations; understand and record the reasons where a business chooses to leave.Assist in marketing efforts by suggesting relevant content, articles or mailers of interest to the membership.Maintain the CRM system, keeping contact details, business information and key stakeholder records up to date.Person Requirements:Experienced business professional who is commercially astute and confident communicating with senior stakeholders.A social chameleon - able to adapt tone, language and approach to suit a wide variety of audiences.Personable, warm and genuinely interested in people and their businesses.Highly organised with a structured, process-driven approach to managing a portfolio of members.Demonstrable experience in account management or relationship management.Flexible and willing to attend occasional evening events.Desirable:Experience working within a membership organisation, trade body or similar stakeholder-facing environment.Familiarity with CRM systems and data management.An understanding of the local Bedfordshire business community.Benefits:Pension contributionsWestfield Health Cash PlanWestfield Rewards Plan (get discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants and destinations)20 days holiday a year, increasing by 1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 30 days plus UK Bank HolidaysApply today with an up-to-date CV.TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Description:Salary: 59,000 to 70,000Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.Your ImpactDo you want to join a team that is at the forefront of a once-in-a-lifetime programme, are you looking to take the next step in your career, or is it time for a new challenge in business winning? If so, we have an exciting opportunity within our Future Combat Air business for a Senior Bid Manager.The Future Combat Air (FCA) bid team is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the generation and submission of complex multi-million-pound commercial offers that meet time, cost and quality requirements. You will be responsible for the formulation of bid strategies, building and leading bid teams to develop solutions for our customers that are deliverable, as well as ensuring that the offer meets programmatic and business needs.As the Senior Bid Manager, you have accountability for the overall quality of bid submissions and will guide the team through the internal governance and approval gates, ensuring that relevant business winning information is presented to the FCA leadership team. This will require excellent planning and stakeholder management skills. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will coordinate inputs from multiple teams and work with Sector Vice Presidents, the FCA Head of Bids, Integrated Project Team Leads, Engineering, and Commercial Managers to define the bid strategy and then ensure its execution.This role is based at our Luton site with occasional UK travel to other Leonardo and customer sites, as well as potential international travel. We operate a custom working hybrid model and offer flexible working to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We expect you to work from our Luton office two to three times per week on average, but this can vary depending on business needs and your schedule.What you’ll do as a Senior Bid Manager:Leadership of bids through to successful conclusion, ranging from tactical follow-on business through to multi-million-pound strategic initiativesCoordinate and manage bids with a range of complexities throughout the capture and bid phases of the lifecycleWork in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders, applying best practice, to formulate bid strategies, and drive bid teams to find winning solutionsSchedule and drive bid activities including Win Strategy, Bid Kick-off, Answer Planning, Bid Progress Reviews, Proposal production, Proposal content collation, Proposal reviews (e.g. colour reviews) and Tender ApprovalsPlan, lead, and challenge cost build-up and pricing activities from business functionsLead bid teams to identify and analyse risks and opportunities, developing mitigation/realisation plans for action post-contract awardForecast functional resource and budget requirements on bids you lead, proactively managing approved bid budgetsSupport the capture team during the contract negotiation phase, managing and implementing changes required to our bid submission to secure contract awardManage and contribute to the writing of proposal material, drawing on the skills and experience of capture team members and subject matter expertsWhat you’ll bring:Experience managing complex bids and proposalsProven track record in winning business (preferably experience of leading bids with values of 20m+), with strong commercial, project, and risk management skillsExperience managing multi-functional teams (preferably in a Bid Management or Business Winning discipline)Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills (to achieve bid milestones)Degree-level qualification or equivalent, with demonstrable bid management knowledge (APMP Foundation Certification or above is desirable)Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams that may be geographically dispersedAbility to assess complex requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levelsLeadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, team management, and team building skillsInterpersonal skills to develop close business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, senior management, and government/military customersThe ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the wider business and with external consortiaHave a working understanding of best practice bid processes and tools (e.g. for bid planning, Black Hat, Red Team, Price to Win, etc.)This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.Security ClearanceThis role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline PersonnelSecurity Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit:https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vettingLife at LeonardoAt Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.Tailored Perks: Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitmentprocess, just let us know.Be part of something bigger - apply now!Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300Contract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:HybridJob SummaryJob number: R0029398Date posted : 2026-08-12Profession: Business SupportEmployment type: Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION \n\n • Job Title: Course Director – BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year\n, • Department: School of Health and Social Care\n, • Reports to: Head of School / Dean\n, • Location: Green Valley Academy, The Atrium, Burrs Place, Luton, LU1 3BE\n, • Contract: Full Time | Permanent\n\n \n Job Purpose \n The Course Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the BSc (Hons) Public Health with Foundation Year, ensuring the successful delivery of a high-quality academic programme that meets the standards of the awarding university, regulatory requirements and the College's strategic objectives. \n The post holder will lead curriculum development, quality assurance, student experience, assessment, academic staff and programme performance to maximise student recruitment, engagement, retention, progression and graduate outcomes. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Academic Leadership \n\n • Lead the strategic planning, delivery and continuous enhancement of the programme.\n, • Ensure the programme is delivered in accordance with awarding university regulations and College policies.\n, • Promote excellence in learning, teaching and assessment.\n, • Lead curriculum review, development and innovation to ensure the programme remains current and industry relevant.\n, • Foster a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.\n\n \n Student Experience \n\n • Act as the academic lead for the programme and principal contact for student academic matters.\n, • Monitor attendance, engagement, progression and student performance.\n, • Implement interventions to improve retention and student success.\n, • Review student feedback and develop action plans to improve the student experience.\n, • Work collaboratively with Student Success Tutors and Wellbeing teams to support students.\n\n \n Assessment & Quality Assurance \n\n • Oversee assessment scheduling, moderation, marking and feedback.\n, • Ensure assessment processes comply with awarding university and College requirements.\n, • Coordinate examination boards and assessment panels.\n, • Lead Annual Programme Monitoring and quality enhancement activities.\n, • Monitor programme KPIs and implement continuous improvements.\n\n \n Academic Team Management \n\n • Lead and support Module Leaders, Lecturers and Personal Academic Tutors.\n, • Coordinate teaching allocations and academic resources.\n, • Support recruitment, induction and development of academic staff.\n, • Promote scholarship, research-informed teaching and professional development.\n\n \n External Partnerships \n\n • Build relationships with employers, healthcare organisations and professional bodies.\n, • Liaise with External Examiners and awarding university representatives.\n, • Support programme validation, review and accreditation activities.\n, • Promote employer engagement to enhance graduate employability.\n\n \n Operational Responsibilities \n\n • Ensure programme documentation remains accurate and compliant.\n, • Coordinate Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) setup and maintenance.\n, • Monitor programme budgets and resource requirements where appropriate.\n, • Support recruitment events, applicant interviews and Open Days.\n, • Prepare reports for senior management and partner universities.\n\n \n General Responsibilities \n\n • Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.\n, • Maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance.\n, • Comply with all College policies and procedures.\n, • Undertake Continuing Professional Development.\n, • Carry out any other duties appropriate to the role.\n\n \n Person Specification \n Essential Qualifications \n\n • Honours degree in Public Health or a related discipline.\n, • Master's degree in Public Health or a related subject.\n\n \n Experience \n\n • Significant Higher Education teaching experience.\n, • Experience leading a programme or modules.\n, • Experience in curriculum development and quality assurance.\n, • Experience working with UK Higher Education regulations.\n, • Experience improving student engagement and retention.\n\n \n Knowledge \n\n • Knowledge of UK Higher Education quality assurance frameworks.\n, • Understanding of assessment regulations and academic governance.\n, • Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles.\n, • Understanding of student-centred learning and digital education.\n\n \n Skills \n\n • Excellent leadership and people management skills.\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Excellent organisational and planning skills.\n, • Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement.\n, • Strong stakeholder management skills.\n, • Excellent IT and Virtual Learning Environment skills.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • PhD or Professional Doctorate.\n, • Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA).\n, • Membership of UKPHR, RSPH, FPH or another relevant professional body.\n, • Experience working with collaborative partner universities.\n, • Experience of programme validation or revalidation.\n, • Experience developing employer partnerships and placements.\n\n \n Personal Specification \n The successful candidate will demonstrate: \n\n • Inspirational academic leadership.\n, • A passion for student success and academic excellence.\n, • Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.\n, • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.\n, • A collaborative and inclusive leadership style.\n, • Professionalism, integrity and accountability.\n, • Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.\n, • Adaptability and resilience in a changing Higher Education environment.\n, • Commitment to continuous professional development and innovation.\n\n \n Why Join Us? \n Join Green Valley Academy and play a key role in shaping the future of Public Health education. You will have the opportunity to lead an innovative programme, inspire students, collaborate with experienced academics and contribute to the continued growth and success of a dynamic higher education institution. \n

SWARCO ITS is seeking a Head of Technology – EV Systems & Solutions to shape the technology roadmap, drive innovation and strengthen cloud and software platforms across the EV charging portfolio. Reporting to the Business Operations Director, you will lead a team of Software Engineers, partner wit

Job Description:Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance (Information Security) Your impact Leonardo UK operates in a complex security, regulatory and defence environment. As Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance for the information security team, you will lead the function responsible for setting clear security standards, supporting proportionate risk decisions and providing assurance across the business. You will work across multiple business areas and may be required to travel between Leonardo UK sites, with hybrid working supported where appropriate for the role. What you will do as Head of Governance, Risk and Compliance: Lead the Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance function. Own and maintain UK Information Security standards, assurance arrangements and governance processes. Help ensure security controls, risk decisions and assurance activity are understood, evidenced and reported consistently across the business. Work with delivery teams, system owners, senior risk owners and security specialists to support proportionate security governance through the system lifecycle. Oversee assurance activity, including reviews and audits against agreed security plans and controls. Support continual improvement of the Information Security Operating Model, including better tooling, automation and data-led reporting. Deputise for the Head of Information Security when required, including representing the function in senior forums and supporting wider team leadership. What you’ll bring You will bring experience of leading or shaping information security governance, risk and compliance in a regulated environment. You should be comfortable translating policy, regulation and business risk into practical security requirements that can be implemented, evidenced and assured. Essential experience and skills: Experience in information security governance, risk and compliance. Professional security qualification such as CISSP, CISM or equivalent experience. Strong knowledge of security control frameworks and risk management practices. Knowledge of cyber and information risk frameworks or methodologies, such as FAIR or equivalent. Experience developing, maintaining or assuring security standards, policies, control frameworks or risk management artefacts. Understanding of MoD and other UK government security policy and frameworks. Experience working in a regulated, defence, aerospace, critical national infrastructure or similarly complex environment. Practical understanding of security risk assessment, residual risk, risk acceptance and non-compliance management. Experience supporting audit, assurance, control testing or compliance reporting activity. Ability to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to ensure security requirements are understood and appropriately evidenced. Experience producing governance, risk or assurance reporting for senior stakeholders. Knowledge of security governance tooling, automation, dashboards or data-led reporting would be beneficial. This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to 500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Basildon - Home BasedAdditional Locations:GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Lincoln, GB - London, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton, GB - Yeovil - Lysander RdContract Type:PermanentHybrid Working:HybridJob SummaryJob number: R0030408Date posted : 2026-08-06Profession: CyberEmployment type: Full time

hackajob is partnering directly with Leonardo to hire for this role. Job Description: Your Impact Do you want to join a team that is at the forefront of a once-in-a-lifetime programme, are you looking to take the next step in your career, or is it time for a new challenge in business winning? If so, we have an exciting opportunity within our Future Combat Air business for a Senior Bid Manager. The Future Combat Air (FCA) bid team is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the generation and submission of complex multi-million-pound commercial offers that meet time, cost and quality requirements. You will be responsible for the formulation of bid strategies, building and leading bid teams to develop solutions for our customers that are deliverable, as well as ensuring that the offer meets programmatic and business needs. As the Senior Bid Manager, you have accountability for the overall quality of bid submissions and will guide the team through the internal governance and approval gates, ensuring that relevant business winning information is presented to the FCA leadership team. This will require excellent planning and stakeholder management skills. As a Senior Bid Manager, you will coordinate inputs from multiple teams and work with Sector Vice Presidents, the FCA Head of Bids, Integrated Project Team Leads, Engineering, and Commercial Managers to define the bid strategy and then ensure its execution. This role is based at our Luton site with occasional UK travel to other Leonardo and customer sites, as well as potential international travel. We operate a custom working hybrid model and offer flexible working to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We expect you to work from our Luton office two to three times per week on average, but this can vary depending on business needs and your schedule. What you'll do as a Senior Bid Manager: Leadership of bids through to successful conclusion, ranging from tactical follow-on business through to multi-million-pound strategic initiatives Coordinate and manage bids with a range of complexities throughout the capture and bid phases of the lifecycle Work in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders, applying best practice, to formulate bid strategies, and drive bid teams to find winning solutions Schedule and drive bid activities including Win Strategy, Bid Kick-off, Answer Planning, Bid Progress Reviews, Proposal production, Proposal content collation, Proposal reviews (e.g. colour reviews) and Tender Approvals Plan, lead, and challenge cost build-up and pricing activities from business functions Lead bid teams to identify and analyse risks and opportunities, developing mitigation/realisation plans for action post-contract award Forecast functional resource and budget requirements on bids you lead, proactively managing approved bid budgets Support the capture team during the contract negotiation phase, managing and implementing changes required to our bid submission to secure contract award Manage and contribute to the writing of proposal material, drawing on the skills and experience of capture team members and subject matter experts What you'll bring: Experience managing complex bids and proposals Proven track record in winning business (preferably experience of leading bids with values of £20m+), with strong commercial, project, and risk management skills Experience managing multi-functional teams (preferably in a Bid Management or Business Winning discipline) Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills (to achieve bid milestones) Degree-level qualification or equivalent, with demonstrable bid management knowledge (APMP Foundation Certification or above is desirable) Ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams that may be geographically dispersed Ability to assess complex requirements and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels Leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, team management, and team building skills Interpersonal skills to develop close business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, senior management, and government/military customers The ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the wider business and with external consortia Have a working understanding of best practice bid processes and tools (e.g. for bid planning, Black Hat, Red Team, Price to Win, etc.) This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government's Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for the Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: at Leonardo At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we're here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team-they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300 Contract Type: Permanent Hybrid Working: Hybrid TPBN1_UKTJ

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: The Head of Software Engineering is the focal point for software engineering capability within BlueBear a Saab company and is accountable for the performance, development and growth of the Software Engineering function. You will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of software solutions across research, product development and customer programmes, encompassing mission systems, embedded software, autonomy-enabling technologies, DevOps capabilities and supporting engineering infrastructure. Working closely with Engineering, Product, Programme and Saab stakeholders, the role is responsible for defining software strategy, developing engineering capability, improving engineering maturity and fostering a high-performing engineering culture. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets., • Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps., • Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities., • Support the definition and execution of the organisation's long-term technical vision., • Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. Engineering Capability & Delivery: • Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects., • Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources., • Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators., • Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues., • Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Architecture, Quality & Engineering Excellence: • Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance., • Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms., • Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management., • Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security., • Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices., • Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. People Leadership: • Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth., • Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development., • Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities., • Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. DevOps & Engineering Infrastructure: • Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure., • Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes., • Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance., • Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement: • Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support., • Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities., • Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners., • Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear's software capability and business opportunities., • Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview. JBRP1_UKTJ

Based in Luton or Gateshead Your Difference Can Make a Difference We are looking for an experienced Employee Relations Advisor to join our HR team, supporting a diverse range of management across the business with complex Employee Relations (ER) cases. As an Employee Relations Advisor, you will provide expert, inclusive advice on ER cases, including absence management, redundancies, disciplinaries, and grievances. If you are an experienced ER Advisor with a commercial background and a commitment to fostering inclusive and fair working environments, we want to hear from you. As an Employee Relations Advisor you’ll be: Supporting and guiding employees and managers in navigating Employee Relations processes, ensuring a fair, inclusive, and respectful approach to all cases. Ensuring HR policies and procedures are followed while promoting a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion in all ER matters. Assisting the Head of HR with the completion of ET3 forms and production of Employment Tribunal Bundles. Creating confidential monthly statistical reports on ER cases, tribunals, compromise agreements, sickness, and employee turnover, identifying key trends and supporting improvements. Taking on ad-hoc projects to support the ongoing development of our ER processes and policies. As an Employee Relations Advisor you’ll have: Experience within the private sector with a strong sense of commercial awareness and a commitment to fairness and inclusion in all ER matters. Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships, building trust and fostering open, supportive communication. Solid generalist ER experience, ideally gained in fast-paced, diverse environments. A strong ability to manage high volumes of cases, with excellent prioritisation skills and a calm, empathetic approach. A comprehensive understanding of HR policies, employment legislation, and related processes, including redundancies, TUPE, DBS, Security Vetting, grievance, disciplinary, and termination management. What we offer you We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get: Employee Ownership – You are part of our success! 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company sick pay Maternity and paternity leave support 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all. Reasonable adjustments Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help... Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role

Luton, Capability Green (LU1) Hybrid working following a successful onboarding period Full-time 37.5 hours p/w – with flexibility to support business and operational needs We're seeking experienced Employee Relations Managers to provide expert leadership in ensuring professional delivery of ER solutions and expertise. Reporting to the Head of HR, you’ll lead a team of Employee Relations professionals supporting our specialist businesses, driving high standards and creating a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. As a trusted ER leader, you'll also oversee complex and high-risk employee relations matters, providing direction where needed while empowering your team to grow in confidence and capability. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you'll ensure ER advice is commercially sound, legally compliant and aligned with business objectives. As an Employee Relations Manager you’ll be: • Providing effective coaching, mentoring and support while empowering team members to make informed decisions independently., • Overseeing complex, sensitive and high-risk employee relations cases requiring escalation., • Advising on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, redundancy and organisational change matters., • Managing and supporting TUPE transfers, including both incoming and outgoing transitions., • Managing complex industrial relations matters, including those involving trade union engagement., • Reviewing casework quality and implementing robust audit and quality assurance processes., • Supporting Employment Tribunal preparation, ACAS matters and complex employee data requests where required., • Using ER data and management information to provide insights and support informed decision-making. As an Employee Relations Manager you’ll have: • Experience leading an Employee Relations, HR Advisory or broader HR team - bringing credibility, structure and calm leadership to a high-performing team., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law, with the confidence to advise on complex ER matters and emerging legislative changes., • Proven experience managing high-volume employee relations activity within a large, multi-site organisation., • Strong practical experience of TUPE, organisational change, restructures and redundancy programmes., • The ability to lead, motivate and develop geographically dispersed teams., • A coaching-led leadership style that empowers others to build confidence and make informed decisions., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels. What we offer you We believe in rewarding talent and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued. Here’s what you’ll get: • Employee Ownership – You are part of our success!, • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), • Enhanced sick, maternity and paternity leave support, • Life assurance cover, • 24/7 GP access, plus mental health, wellness, financial, and legal support, • Two paid volunteering days per year – Give back to a cause that matters to you, • Exclusive perks and discounts – More than 250 deals available, • Ongoing training and development – From apprenticeships to leadership programs, • Wellbeing, Diversity & Inclusion – Our Mosaic Committee and Mental Health First Aiders are leading the way, • Recognition and rewards – Celebrating our shining stars all year round Our Commitment to Inclusion We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all. Reasonable adjustments Please let us know if there are any adjustments, we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help… Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role

The Company: Simmonsigns, based in Telford, established in 1985 and founded on an ethos of providing solutions for safer roads, specialist lighting, renewable energy and storage. We deliver a wide range of high-quality products, meeting industry standards for local authorities, construction sites, private workplaces, and individual homes. We believe in demanding more and continually challenge ourselves to improve and deliver innovation, using our own dedicated, experienced team and our partners. As part of our continuous improvement, we place a strong emphasis on training, development and always ‘doing the right thing’. Our vision is ‘Creating sustainable solutions that are safe for everyone.’ The people: We employ people with passion, enthusiasm, a can-do mindset, and the right skills to form one of the most innovative manufacturers in our sector. They are progressive, ambitious, creative, well-organised and idealists, who can work on projects as individuals or part of a team. Job Description Join in! To further expand our activities, we are currently searching for a dynamic person to join the external sales division to enhance our performance and help take the company into new sectors with our latest products Area Sales Manager – South East Your responsibilities: Manage and develop relationships with existing and future clients. Identify the needs of the client and deliver solutions based on their expectations and to specification. Own, manage and report on KPI targets. Total ownership and development of an opportunity pipeline. Present detailed sales figures and commitments at monthly meetings. Provide monthly reports. Provide product innovation feedback from customer interactions. Promote and maintain the company brand, vision and standards. New customer acquisition via additional routes to market for new product lines. Plan and conduct face to face meetings with clients, prospects and fellow professionals. Maintaining existing loyal client base and further developing the relationships. Champion the Simmonsigns products and promote the solutions we provide. Offer technical advice, training and service support, including product management. Working at trade events, seminars and exhibitions to increase awareness. Work in partnership with the internal customer service and supporting teams. Reporting directly to the Head of Sales. Produce detailed sales and business plans. Respond to and support the tender process. Effectively navigate and utilise CRM software to manage and maintain client relationships, ensuring accurate and timely reporting Your profile: Professional relationship management experience and strong communication skills. Able to identify sales and commercial opportunities. Proven track record of account and sales management. A technical understanding of electrically installed products. Strong presentation skills, presenting at all levels of a business. Ability to connect with the trade and provide specific detailed consultation. Highly motivated team player who takes ownership of individual tasks Have exceptional attention to detail and identify a solution Articulate, use common sense, and have confidence in their abilities Flexibility to travel as needed Would be preferable for the candidate to have experience in the following: Understanding of commercial and contractual tender development Customer service and complaint experience / processes Understanding and use of IT systems We are offering: Owner-managed, mid-sized family company Competitive salary and annual bonus package Company car Individual personal development and technical training 25 days Holidays Area: London Essex Kent East Sussex West Sussex Hampshire Isle of Wight

Head of Property Operations Head of Property Operations Salary: £89,916 Location: Hybrid working across Hightown's operating area Full Time | Permanent At Hightown, we are passionate about providing safe, high-quality homes and outstanding services that will make a real difference to people's lives. We are looking for an inspiring Head of Property Operations to lead our repairs, voids, healthy homes and estate services, driving performance, innovation and customer satisfaction across our housing portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and customer-focused leader to shape service delivery, influence organisational priorities and lead high-performing teams through an exciting period of transformation. About the Role As Head of Property Operations, you will provide strategic leadership across key property services, ensuring our residents receive responsive, reliable and high-quality services every day. You will lead operational performance, manage significant budgets and contracts, drive compliance and continuous improvement, and work closely with residents, contractors and colleagues to deliver excellent outcomes for our communities. This is a high-profile leadership role, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on our homes, services and customers. About You You will be an experienced operational leader with the ability to balance strategic thinking with excellent day-to-day service delivery. Ideally, you will already hold a CIH housing qualification (Level 5) or be willing to work towards one. We will support you along the way. What You Will Be Doing Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of responsive repairs, cyclical maintenance, healthy homes, voids and estate services, ensuring excellent customer outcomes and high levels of satisfaction. Manage multi-million-pound operational budgets and contracts, ensuring strong financial control, value for money, effective procurement and robust performance management. Drive compliance, governance and risk management across all services, including Awaab's Law, damp and mould, disrepair, health and safety, and other regulatory requirements. Deliver efficient void turnaround and asset management services that maximise housing availability while maintaining quality and compliance standards. Shape and implement service improvements through customer insight, performance data and innovation, ensuring services remain responsive to customer needs. Contribute to Hightown's Asset Management and Sustainability Strategies, supporting long-term investment and environmental objectives. Build strong partnerships with contractors, development teams, residents and external stakeholders to support effective service delivery and the successful handover of new homes. Lead, inspire and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and exceptional customer service.What You Need Professional technical qualification such as RICS, CIOB or equivalent experience, or working towards a recognised qualification. CIH housing qualification (Level 5) or be willing to work towards one. Significant experience in property operations, asset management, repairs or maintenance services. Proven track record of delivering high-quality customer-focused services and achieving demanding performance targets. Experience managing large operational budgets and delivering value for money. Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and compliance obligations. Knowledge of building construction, surveying, maintenance and building regulations. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with experience developing high-performing teams. Strong commercial and procurement experience. Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Ability to analyse complex issues and develop practical, effective solutions. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.Why Join Hightown? We offer: Professional development and sector-relevant training opportunities 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays (pro-rata) Competitive salary of £89,916 for a 35-hour week Monthly attendance bonus Hybrid working (minimum 2 days in the office) Workplace pension & life assurance (3× salary) Retail, gym, restaurant and cinema discounts Employee wellbeing services Free on-site gym access Join Hightown and help create safe, sustainable homes and exceptional services for our customers and communities. We will be shortlisting and interviewing on an ongoing basis and may close the vacancy early. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer

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