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Main purpose of jobThis is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and growing our civil engineering service within an established multidisciplinary consultancy. We are seeking an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering, highways, flood risk, drainage design and strategic infrastructure advice across a broad range of UK projects.Working closely with Directors and project teams, you will have the autonomy to lead commissions, shape technical approaches and help define how the civil engineering team develops. The role combines technical delivery, client contact, mentoring, business development and long-term service growth.It will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and influence, and who is looking for a clear pathway towards wider technical leadership, team leadership or senior management.Main responsibilities1. Technical leadership: Lead civil engineering input from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and completion.2. Prepare and review highway, access, drainage, SuDS, flood risk, levels, external works and infrastructure design information.3. Identify key constraints, risks and opportunities, including flood risk, access, services, ground conditions, buildability and authority requirements.4. Project delivery: Manage scope, programme, fees, resources, quality, risk and change control on civil engineering commissions.5. Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and design outputs prepared by engineers and technicians.6. Promote effective use of drainage, highway, CAD and BIM design tools, with consistent standards and workflows.7. Client and authority liaison: Coordinate civil engineering design with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project teams.8. Liaise with approving bodies, including planning authorities, highway authorities, lead local flood authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency.9. Represent the practice at meetings, site inspections and project workshops.10. Growth and team development: Support Directors with fee proposals, bids, appointments, client relationships and business development.11. Mentor engineers and technicians, sharing knowledge and helping to build team capability.12. Maintain clear project records, correspondence, calculations, design decisions and quality information.Location and CommunicationThe role would ideally be based in Bedford or Southampton, with flexibility to work with Directors, colleagues and clients across the wider business. It is a visible, client-facing position with active involvement in delivery, technical leadership and business development.Why join us?You will join an established, supportive and collaborative consultancy with a strong multidisciplinary project base. The role offers meaningful variety across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, public sector and development-led schemes, with the autonomy to shape technical solutions and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.A senior role with real influence over the growth of our civil engineering service.Direct access to Directors and decision-makers.Clear progression towards Associate, Associate Director, technical discipline lead or senior management roles, subject to experience and performance.Opportunity to help shape workload, technical standards, client relationships and team development.A varied workload spanning strategy, planning, design, approvals and construction support.A collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on practical, coordinated solutions.Support for continued professional development, mentoring and knowledge sharing.Flexibility to be based in Bedford or Southampton while working across the wider business.If you are a chartered civil engineer looking for a role with influence, variety, autonomy and clear progression, we would be pleased to hear from you.Knowledge, skills and experience requiredDegree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.Chartered Civil Engineer, preferably CEng MICE or equivalent, with relevant UK consultancy experience.Strong technical capability in highways, drainage, flood risk, SuDS, external works and civil engineering design.Experience preparing and reviewing flood risk, drainage and highway submissions for planning and technical approval.Ability to lead projects, coordinate teams and communicate clearly with clients, authorities and consultants.Commercial awareness of budgets, programmes, scope, risk and fee proposals.Competence with relevant design software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar tools.Proactive and collaborative, with the confidence to lead, mentor and advise colleagues.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.TPBN1_UKTJ

The Permanent Division of Robert Half is excited to be working on a retained basis with Premier Cables/IEWC in Bedford to assist with the recruitment of a Management Accountant \n IEWC is a leading supplier of wire, cable, and wire management products and also specializes in manufacturing value added solutions. The company is committed to empowering its team members and partners to drive a more connected future. They focus on delivering a broad portfolio of wire and cable solutions to thousands of companies in manufacturing, infrastructure, broadcast, professional audio-visual, and telecommunications. The organization has grown organically and through acquisition during its 60-year history and today is comprised of six companies: IEWC, Cablcon, Jupiter Communications, Premier Cables, Bevco & Simcona. \n Premier Cables has recently located to a larger site in Bedford to accommodate the 3-5 year growth plan. Employing c.65 employees - this is the base for the EMEA operation which has presence in mainland Germany. \n The Role \n The Management Accountant will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insight to support strategic decision-making. You will take ownership of the month-end process, budget preparation, variance analysis, and operational forecasting while acting as a trusted finance business partner across departments. This is an excellent opportunity to add value to the business in order to assist with continued and sustained development. \n Day to day duties will consist of: \n\n • Lead the end-to-end month-end process, ensuring accurate closure of ledgers and timely preparation of monthly management accounts.\n, • Prepare Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and Cash Flow statements.\n, • Calculate and post accruals, prepayments, fixed asset depreciation, and intercompany transactions.\n, • Produce commentary on monthly performance, identifying key cost drivers and variances against budget and forecast.\n, • Assist in the annual budgeting process and quarterly/rolling forecasts across revenue and operational expenditure.\n, • Conduct margin, product, and cost-centre profitability analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency and growth.\n, • Prepare financial packs for the monthly departmental business reviews\n, • In collaboration with Materials Management, analyse inventory levels, stock turns, and sales trends to identify inventory anomalies, excess holdings, or shortages.\n, • Monitor working capital and maintain cash flow forecasts.\n, • Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.\n, • Act as a primary liaison for annual statutory audit preparation.\n, • Ensure a culture of continuous improvement in the policies, systems, processes, and methods of the supervised function.\n, • Stay updated with emerging financial technologies and best practices.\n, • Ensure that documentation is maintained to allow the Finance Department to track all acquisitions, maintenance, and repair of real estate, distribution centre, and office equipment at all IEWC EMEA subsidiaries.\n\n Your Profile \n You will be a Qualified Accountant with a "can do" Approach to financial issues and able to take ownership and accountability for cross functional issues and commercial support. Previous experience of UK/US GAAP would be beneficial as would Rubicon or SAP exposure. You will be interpersonally effective and looking for a strong opportunity to develop skills and experience in a fast moving business. \n Salary and Benefits \n The role of Management Accountant for Premier Cables in Bedford is offering a salary of £50-55K will be working in the office 4 days a week sometimes 5. This is an exciting and strong development opportunity for someone to push their career forwards in a role within a changing outlook the next 3-5 years. \n \n Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Finance Business PartnerBedfordshire | Up to £60,000 + Benefits | Hybrid Working Are you a commercially minded finance professional looking to step into a true business partnering role where you can influence decision-making and drive performance? We're working with a successful and growing business in Bedfordshire looking to appoint a Finance Business Partner to support senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working closely with operational teams, providing commercial insight and helping shape business strategy. The Role Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll be responsible for delivering meaningful financial analysis, challenging performance and supporting key business decisions. This is a highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and plenty of opportunity to make a real impact.Key responsibilities include:\n\n • Partnering with operational and departmental leaders to improve financial performance.\n, • Producing budgets, forecasts and management reports.\n, • Providing insightful analysis on revenue, margins, costs and profitability.\n, • Supporting strategic projects, investment appraisals and business cases.\n, • Identifying trends, risks and opportunities to improve commercial performance.\n, • Challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making through clear financial insight.\n, • Driving continuous improvement across financial reporting and planning processes.\n, • Supporting month-end activities and ensuring accurate financial information is delivered.\n About You You'll be a proactive and commercially focused finance professional who enjoys building relationships across the business. You'll ideally have:\n\n, • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification (or be qualified by experience with relevant commercial experience).\n, • Previous experience in a Finance Business Partner, Commercial Finance or Management Accounting role.\n, • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.\n, • Excellent communication skills with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.\n, • Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems.\n, • A collaborative approach and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.\n What's on Offer?\n\n, • Salary up to £60,000\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Generous holiday allowance\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Ongoing professional development\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment\n, • Genuine opportunity to influence business performance and progress your career\n If you're looking for a commercially focused finance role where you can add real value beyond the numbers, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Civils Team LeadJoin Our Growing Multidisciplinary Consultancy in the Southampton or Bedford office! \n We are looking for an experienced Civils Team Lead to take a key role in leading and developing a civil engineering service within a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality engineering solutions while helping to shape the future direction of our civil engineering offering. \n As a Civils Team Lead, you will lead the delivery of highways, drainage, flood risk, infrastructure and civil engineering projects across a diverse portfolio of UK developments. Working closely with Directors and multidisciplinary project teams, you will have the autonomy to influence technical solutions, develop client relationships and drive the continued growth of the civil engineering team. \n This Civils Team Lead role combines technical excellence with project management, mentoring, business development and strategic leadership. It is ideal for someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and the opportunity to make a lasting impact, with a clear pathway towards senior leadership within the business. Key Responsibilities\n\n • \n Lead civil engineering projects from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and project completion. \n • \n Prepare and review highway, access, drainage, SuDS, flood risk, levels, external works and infrastructure designs. \n • \n Identify project constraints, risks and opportunities, including flood risk, utilities, access, ground conditions, buildability and statutory authority requirements. \n • \n Manage project scope, programmes, fees, resources, quality, risk and change control across multiple commissions. \n • \n Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and technical outputs produced by engineers and technicians. \n • \n Champion the effective use of drainage, highway, CAD and BIM software, maintaining high technical standards and consistent workflows. \n • \n Coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery. \n • \n Liaise with planning authorities, highway authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency. \n • \n Represent the business at client meetings, site visits, design reviews and project workshops. \n • \n Support Directors with fee proposals, tenders, business development opportunities and client relationship management. \n • \n Mentor and develop engineers and technicians, encouraging technical excellence and career progression. \n • \n Maintain accurate project records, technical documentation, correspondence and quality management processes. \nAbout You\n We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer with strong technical knowledge and proven experience leading the delivery of civil engineering projects. You will be confident managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery and mentoring engineering teams while contributing to the continued growth of the business. \n As Civils Team Lead, you will bring excellent communication skills, commercial awareness and a collaborative approach, with the ability to inspire colleagues and deliver exceptional service to clients. Location\n This position is ideally based in either Bedford or Southampton, with flexibility to collaborate with Directors, colleagues and clients across the wider business. The role is highly visible and client-facing, offering significant involvement in project delivery, technical leadership and business development. \n If you are looking for your next opportunity as a Civils Team Lead and want to play a pivotal role in the growth of a respected consultancy, we would love to hear from you.

Assistant Town Planner | St Neots | £28,000-£35,000\n Penguin is proud to be working with a leading multidisciplinary property and consultancy business on an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Town Planner to join their established planning team based in St Neots. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious planning professional looking to develop their career within a supportive consultancy environment, working across a varied portfolio of planning and development projects. The Role\n You'll work alongside experienced planners and professionals, supporting projects from initial appraisals through to planning applications and delivery. \n You'll have the opportunity to: \n\n • \n Assist with planning appraisals for land, buildings and development opportunities. \n • \n Undertake planning research and analysis. \n • \n Prepare and support planning applications, pre-application enquiries and appeals. \n • \n Assist with the preparation of planning statements and Design & Access Statements. \n • \n Liaise with clients, local planning authorities and other professional consultants. \n • \n Support the team with development management and strategic planning projects. \n • \n Attend meetings, site visits and planning committees where required. \n • \n Develop your understanding of planning policy and legislation. \n • \n Work towards professional development and MRTPI accreditation with support from an experienced team. \nAbout You\n The ideal candidate will have: \n\n • \n A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography or a related discipline. \n • \n Some previous experience within a planning consultancy, local authority or related environment is desirable. \n • \n A good understanding of the UK planning system and current planning policy. \n • \n Strong written and verbal communication skills. \n • \n Excellent research, analytical and organisational abilities. \n • \n A proactive and commercially aware approach. \n • \n The ability to work collaboratively while managing your own workload. \n • \n A genuine ambition to develop a long-term career in town planning. \n\n The role offers the chance to gain exposure to a broad range of planning work while working alongside experienced professionals. Brown&Co's planning teams undertake work including planning appraisals, applications, appeals, development opportunities and client advice, with professional development and training forming an important part of the offering. Salary & Benefits\n The role also offers opportunities for professional development, ongoing training and progression, alongside a supportive and collaborative working environment. \n Interested in finding out more? \n If you're interested in this opportunity, please email your up-to-date CV to

Introduction \n \n 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. \n \n The Role: \n \n This role is part of our BlueBear business Unit in Bedfordshire. \n \n The Project Manager role will provide strategic oversight for the successful execution and delivery of multiple projects assigned to them. Embracing the experimental nature of Blue Bear, these projects range in size from fast-paced research and rapid prototyping concepts to larger development and system integration projects. Success in this role will be measured against an agreed set of metrics, ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality and safety standards while achieving On Time Delivery, Budget Control, and Revenue targets. \n \n Key Responsibilities: \n \n\n • \n Project Delivery & Experimentation: Accountable for the delivery of assigned projects (both internally and customer-funded), ensuring they are completed On Time, On Cost, and to Quality (OTOCOQ). Manage complex hardware development lifecycles with a strong emphasis on concept generation, experimentation, and rapid prototyping initiatives. Ability to develop mature plans and to drive a proactive project delivery through daily status meetings. \n • \n Leadership & Strategy: Provide function and team leadership, mentoring, and training to project leads across the business. Align project execution with the overall business objectives and the Product Maturity Roadmap. \n • \n Financial Accountability: Oversee budget management for assigned projects and take responsibility for revenue targets, ensuring effective resource deployment and cost control. \n • \n Bids and Proposals: Manage bids and proposal activities, including budget management, resource planning, bid writing, and providing technical project management input to ensure on-time submission of quality proposals. \n • \n Stakeholder & Supply Chain Engagement: Act as the primary customer point of contact for assigned projects, leading to high customer satisfaction and repeat orders. Manage supply chain activities, including delivery, relationship management, supplier points of contact, and negotiations. \n • \n Process Improvement: Support functional leads in introducing new processes, tools, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the introduction and management of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics on projects. \n • \n Resource & Risk Management: Handle resource management, including planning, allocation, and conflict management, alongside comprehensive project scheduling and risk management. \n • \n Some travel within the UK may be required. \n\n \n Qualifications and Skills: \n \n Essential: \n\n • \n Prince 2 or similar qualification in Project Management. \n • \n Experience managing projects ranging from fast-paced research to complex hardware development lifecycles and system integration. \n • \n Demonstrated experience in driving concept development, rapid prototyping, and navigating the fast-paced, experimentation-driven nature of unmanned or aerospace system and managing multi-disciplined teams. \n • \n Strong understanding of financial management, risk assessment, and concurrent engineering practices. \n • \n Proven ability to lead, mentor, and provide project management training to cross-functional project teams. \n • \n Exceptional communication skills for managing customer relationships, supporting bids, and presenting technical metrics/KPIs to senior stakeholders. \n\n \n Desirable: \n\n • \n Experience or familiarity with Civil and Military Aviation regulatory requirements (CAA, MAA, EASA) and industry standards. \n • \n Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC level). \n\n \n \n 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. \n

Principal EngineerOur client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation specialising in the design, development, and delivery of high-performance solutions for critical infrastructure and industrial applications. As part of its ongoing growth strategy, the company is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer to provide technical leadership, drive innovation, and shape the future direction of its engineering capability.This is a senior leadership position for a highly experienced engineer with extensive expertise in rotating machinery, pumps, and mechanical systems. Reporting to the General Manager, the Principal Engineer will act as a key technical authority within the organisation, influencing product strategy, engineering standards, and technology roadmaps.Responsibilities of the Principal EngineerLead research and development initiatives to drive innovation, integrate emerging technologies, and support strategic business growth.Enhance project governance and stage-gate processes, including bid/no-bid reviews, lessons learned activities, and continuous improvement programmes.Translate customer specifications and technical requirements into effective product designs, testing procedures, and engineering solutions.Develop and drive product strategy in collaboration with commercial and sales teams to ensure market-led decision-making.Lead the integration of applicable technologies and product modules from wider group engineering portfolios.Act as the technical authority for hydraulic design, structural integrity, and engineering compliance of pump systems and associated equipment.Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and value engineering initiatives to enhance product performance and commercial competitiveness.Requirements for the Principal EngineerExtensive experience in mechanical engineering design and analysis within industrial rotating machinery, pumps, motors, or related equipment.Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align engineering solutions to market demands and business objectives.Comprehensive understanding of centrifugal pump design, operation, and performance.Broad knowledge across hydraulics, material science, structural integrity, thermodynamics, electromechanical systems, rotor dynamics, vibration analysis, and failure diagnostics.Experience in technical validation, product testing, and engineering analysis methodologies.Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving technical reports and engineering calculations.Benefits for the Principal EngineerOpportunity to influence the technical direction of an established engineering business.Hybrid working after probation.Senior leadership position with significant strategic impact.Involvement in innovative product development and R&D programmes.Competitive salary and benefits package.If this Principal Engineer position is of interest, please click Apply or get in touch with Steven at Orion.TPBN1_UKTJ

Company profile:Our client is an ambitious and innovative leader within the packaging supply industry and part of a successful European group. They are committed to delivering exceptional customer service through innovation, sustainability and commercial excellence. Their core values of Doing the Right Thing, Being Accountable and Succeeding Together underpin everything they do, creating a collaborative culture with genuine opportunities for career progression and personal development.Senior Category Manager Cartons, Boxes & Postal PackagingAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Category Manager to join the Product & Purchasing Team and take ownership of a portfolio of strategically important Cartons, Boxes and Postal Packaging product categories.This is a highly commercial role, responsible for delivering sales and margin performance through effective category management, strategic supplier relationships, product innovation and lifecycle management. You will become the recognised product expert for your categories, working closely with Sales, Marketing, Purchasing and key suppliers to develop market-leading product ranges that deliver sustainable business growth and competitive advantage.Key ResponsibilitiesTake full ownership of strategically important product categories, delivering revenue and margin performance in line with business objectives.Develop and implement category strategies to maximise sales, profitability and long-term growth.Manage the complete product lifecycle, including range optimisation, new product introduction and product rationalisation.Identify market trends, customer requirements and innovation opportunities to ensure the product portfolio remains competitive.Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with suppliers, negotiating commercial agreements that deliver value while supporting sustainability initiatives.Ensure products are sourced from the right suppliers at the right quality, cost and service levels, leveraging group purchasing relationships where appropriate.Work closely with Sales teams, supporting quotations, tenders and customer opportunities while providing technical product expertise.Collaborate with Marketing to develop compelling product propositions, catalogue content, website information and promotional campaigns.Develop and present category plans and product roadmaps aligned with wider business objectives.Maintain accurate product information, specifications and sustainability documentation within ERP and product information systems.Monitor competitor activity, market developments and emerging sustainable packaging solutions to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.Act as the internal product expert, developing product knowledge across the business and supporting customer visits where specialist expertise is required.About YouWe are looking for a commercially driven Category Management professional with a proven track record of delivering successful product strategies and commercial growth.You will ideally have:Significant experience in Category Management, Product Management or a similar commercial role.A proven ability to develop category strategies and manage commercially important product portfolios.Strong commercial acumen with experience of delivering sales growth, margin improvement and supplier negotiations.Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across Sales, Marketing and Purchasing functions.Experience supporting quotations, tenders and customer-facing commercial activities.Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and advanced Excel capability.Experience managing product data and ERP or Product Information Management systems.Previous packaging industry experience would be highly advantageous, particularly within cartons, corrugated packaging, postal packaging or related product categories.What's on OfferSalary of £50,000£55,000Company bonusEnhanced pension contributionFree on-site parkingOn-site gymA collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation, sustainability and customer success.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Category Manager looking to take ownership of strategically important packaging categories within a growing business, where they can make a genuine commercial impact while continuing to develop their career.If you feel you have the right skill set and attributes for this role and that its the challenge you are looking for then please apply via the website.TPBN1_UKTJ

Are you a Business Development Manager with experience selling engineered or industrial solutions into manufacturing or process industries? This is an opportunity to combine technical sales with genuine long-term career progression within a specialist water treatment business.BASIC SALARY: Up to £55,000BENEFITS:· Annual Bonus linked to business growth· Pension· 23 Days HolidayLOCATION: This is a hybrid role, you must be commutable to our office in Hertfordshire.COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Luton, Stevenage, Bedford, Cambridge, St Albans, Milton Keynes, Hemel Hempstead, NorthamptonJOB DESCRIPTION: Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Water Treatment, Process EquipmentAs our Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for driving new business growth whilst developing an established customer base across the UK. Working with Engineering Managers, procurement professionals and business owners, you'll provide technically engineered water treatment solutions into industrial and process markets.Initially, your focus will be approximately 70% account management and 30% new business development, building long-term customer relationships and identifying opportunities to grow revenue. As your knowledge of the business develops, you'll gain increasing exposure to commercial strategy, operations and business management as part of a planned succession programme.You will:· Sell technically engineered water treatment and process equipment solutions into industrial markets.· Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial agreements and manage opportunities through to completion.· Work closely with technical colleagues and manufacturing partners to deliver the right solution for every customer.· Contribute towards future business growth through market development, commercial strategy and long-term planning.PERSON SPECIFICATION: Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Water Treatment, Process EquipmentYou'll enjoy building long-term customer relationships and be motivated by winning new business. You're commercially aware, naturally curious and keen to develop your career beyond sales, with an interest in understanding how a successful engineering business operates. Previous experience within water treatment would be beneficial, but we're equally interested in candidates from other technical or industrial sales backgrounds who can demonstrate a consultative approach and the ambition to progress.You'll also have:· A successful track record of generating new business whilst developing existing customer relationships.· Experience selling engineered products, capital equipment or technical solutions into industrial markets.· The ability to understand technically complex products and recommend the right solution for each customer.THE COMPANY:For over 20 years we've been designing and manufacturing high-quality engineered water treatment systems for customers across a range of industrial sectors. Our reputation has been built on technical expertise, high-quality engineered solutions and exceptional customer service.PROSPECTS:This role has been created as part of our long-term succession planning strategy. You'll begin by developing your commercial expertise before gaining exposure to wider business functions including operations, finance, production and strategic planning, creating genuine opportunities to progress into senior leadership within approximately five years.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Technical Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Technical Sales Engineer - Process Engineering, Water Treatment, Water Purification, Filtration, Pumps, Valves, Process Equipment, Industrial Automation, Process Control, Manufacturing Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Utilities, Chemical Processing, OEM, Engineering, Industrial Manufacturing.INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.REF: SM18608, Wallace Hind SelectionTPBN1_UKTJ

Tax Manager - Hybrid working, Bedfordshire \n Personal Tax \n Salary up to £60,000 \n \n Are you a Tax Managerlooking for a new challenge? \n \n Do you have a background working as a Tax Managerin public practice? \n \n If so, I want to hear from you! \n \n We are proud to partner with an outstanding accountancy practice in Bedfordshire who are looking to hire a top quality Tax Manager to their team. \n \n The Tax Manager is a key leadership role within the Personal Tax department, responsible for driving strategic compliance and tax planning for high-net-worth individuals and complex private clients. \n \n Reporting into the Tax Director, this position ensures precise, timely, and HMRC-compliant delivery of personal income tax returns, including self-assessment, capital gains tax (CGT), inheritance tax (IHT), and annual tax on enveloped dwellings (ATED). \n \n The role involves leading a team of tax professionals, delivering tailored tax efficiency strategies, and maintaining rigorous quality controls. \n \n With a strong focus on regulatory compliance, client service excellence, and continuous improvement, the Tax Manager plays a vital role in enhancing the firm’s reputation as a trusted advisor in personal tax. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise, proven leadership, and a commitment to professional development, contributing directly to the firm’s growth and service innovation in personal tax advisory. \n \n Responsibilities: \n\n • Lead end-to-end preparation and review of complex personal tax returns, including self-assessment, CGT, IHT, and ATED filings.\n, • Deliver strategic tax planning advice to high-net-worth clients, covering trusts, gift planning, and tax-efficient investment structures.\n, • Supervise and mentor a team of tax professionals, ensuring adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and compliance protocols.\n, • Conduct thorough technical reviews of tax computations and supporting documentation in line with HMRC guidance and case law.\n, • Collaborate directly with clients and external advisors (e.g., solicitors, accountants, financial planners) to gather data and deliver actionable tax solutions.\n, • Monitor and respond to changes in tax legislation, HMRC updates, and emerging trends, integrating insights into practice and client advice.\n, • Develop and refine internal tax policies, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.\n, • Serve as a subject matter expert, supporting training programs and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the department.\n, • Ensure timely submission of all tax filings and manage HMRC correspondence, queries, and appeals effectively.\n\n Requirements\n Tax Manager \n\n • CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) or ATT (Associate Tax Technician), with a proven track record in personal tax.\n, • Experience in personal tax compliance and advisory, preferably within an accountancy firm.\n, • Demonstrated expertise in preparing and reviewing self-assessment returns, CGT, IHT, and trust taxation.\n, • In-depth knowledge of HMRC regulations, including PAYE, dividend taxation, and anti-avoidance rules (e.g., TCGA 1992, IHTA 1984).\n, • Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to simplify complex tax concepts for clients.\n, • Experience leading teams, including performance management, mentoring, and professional development planning.\n, • Proficiency in tax software (e.g., Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, CCH AnswerBase, TaxCalc) and advanced Excel skills.\n, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines under pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.\n, • Commitment to ongoing CPD and adherence to ICAEW or ICAH professional conduct standards.\n\n Benefits\n Tax Manager \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience\n, • Flexible working and work life balance\n, • Friendly and supportive team environment\n, • Ongoing training and professional development\n, • Study support for ACCA, ACA or AAT\n, • Clear progression opportunities within the firm\n, • Exposure to a varied client portfolio\n, • Modern office and systems\n, • Regular team socials and events\n, • Pension scheme\n, • Paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • On site parking or easy local access\n\n Please contact Andy Irvine on , , Andrew Irvine | LinkedIn for a confidential conversation. \n \n Refer a friend... \n \n We’re keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We’re looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the Southeast so if your friends, family or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

Senior Estimator – Residential & Infrastructure Groundworks \n \n \n Salary: Up to £110,000 per annum + Comprehensive Package \n \n Location: Bedford \n \n About the Opportunity: \n \n Our client is a well-established and highly respected groundworks & infrastructure contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality residential developments and infrastructure projects across the UK. \n \n Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Estimator to join their pre-construction team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in securing major projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking business. \n \n Role: \n As Senior Estimator, you will be responsible for leading the estimating function on a range of residential and infrastructure groundworks projects, producing competitive and commercially sound tenders from initial enquiry through to submission. \n \n Working closely with the Commercial Team and Operations Department, you will ensure estimates are accurate, competitive and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n Lead the preparation of detailed estimates and tender submissions. \n Review drawings, specifications and tender documentation. \n Carry out accurate quantity take-offs and cost analysis. \n Obtain and assess supplier and subcontractor quotations. \n Develop pricing strategies for competitive tender submissions. \n Identify project risks and opportunities during the tender process. \n Attend tender review meetings and client interviews where required. \n Liaise with commercial, operational and engineering teams to ensure successful project \n handovers. \n Support value engineering initiatives and alternative construction methodologies. \n Mentor and support junior estimators withinthe team. \n \n Typical Projects \n You'll be involved in pricing a diverse portfolio of schemes including: \n \n Large residential housing developments \n Strategic land and infrastructure packages \n Roads and sewers \n Bulk earthworks \n Drainage and utilities \n Section 278 and Section 38 works \n Highway improvements \n Civil engineering and infrastructure schemes \n \n Project values typically range from £1m to £30m. \n About You \n \n The successful candidate will have: \n Proven experience as a Senior Estimator within the groundworks, civil engineering or infra \n structure sector. \n Strong understanding of residential groundworks and infrastructure projects. \n Experience pricing earthworks, drainage, foundations, highways and external works. \n Excellent commercial awareness and attention to detail. \n Strong communication and negotiation skills. \n The ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously. \n Experience using estimating software and Microsoft Office. \n A proactive and collaborative approach to working with internal teams and clients. \n \n Package \n • Salary up to £110,000 per annum \n • Company car or car allowance \n • Annual bonus \n -Private healthcare \n • Pension scheme \n • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n • Ongoing professional development \n • Excellent long-term career progression \n \n Apply \n If you're an experienced Senior Estimator looking to join a growing and highly regarded groundworks contractor with an excellent reputation across the residential and infrastructure sectors, we'd be keen to hear from you. \n \n Apply today for a confidential discussion and further information regarding this opportunity.

\n 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:\n 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. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. 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:\n Lead the Software Engineering function to ensure successful delivery of projects and products to agreed cost, schedule, quality and performance targets. \n Define and execute the Software Engineering strategy in alignment with business objectives and future product roadmaps. \n Provide leadership, governance and technical direction across all software engineering activities. \n Support the definition and execution of the organisation’s long-term technical vision. \n Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement throughout the engineering organisation. \n Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. Engineering Capability & Delivery:\n Oversee software development activities across R&D programmes, product development and customer-funded projects. \n Ensure effective planning, prioritisation and utilisation of software engineering resources. \n Establish and maintain software engineering metrics and performance indicators. \n Lead software delivery reviews and ensure effective management of technical risks, dependencies and issues. \n Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. \n Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. Architecture, Quality & Engineering Excellence:\n Establish and maintain software engineering standards, processes and governance. \n Ensure appropriate architectural oversight across software products and technology platforms. \n Champion best practices in software design, testing, configuration management and release management. \n Drive continuous improvement in software quality, reliability, safety and security. \n Promote the adoption of automated testing, CI/CD, DevOps and modern software development practices. \n Manage technical debt and ensure long-term maintainability of software products and frameworks. People Leadership:\n Lead, coach, mentor and develop the Software Engineering team and individuals technical growth. \n Build organisational capability through recruitment, succession planning and skills development. \n Conduct performance management, objective setting and career development activities. \n Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing engineering culture. \n Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. DevOps & Engineering Infrastructure:\n Ensure the software organisation has effective tooling, development environments and engineering infrastructure. \n Support continual improvement of source control, build systems, CI/CD pipelines, test automation and deployment processes. \n Oversee software development tooling, licensing and open-source governance. \n Drive improvements in developer productivity, engineering efficiency and operational resilience. Business Development & Stakeholder Engagement:\n Support business development activities through technical leadership, customer engagement and bid support. \n Contribute to proposal development, technical strategy and solution definition activities. \n Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners. \n Identify opportunities across Saab and external organisations that can expand BlueBear’s software capability and business opportunities. \n Represent the Software Engineering function at internal and external reviews, workshops and technical forums. \n 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. \n At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. \n Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

IntroductionSaab 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 ofSaab 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.TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Quantity SurveyorSouth of England | Office & Site BasedPermanentWho are weMCR Property Group is a national real estate investment and development company with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh. The business focuses on residential and industrial new build alongside the strategic asset management of existing assets, with a current pipeline of approximately 7,000 residential plots and a commercial and industrial portfolio valued in excess of £2 billion.The roleWith significant expansion planned over the coming years, MCR is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its London-based development team and play a key role in delivering projects across the South of England. Our flagship new build project, based in Bedford, will be the main focal point. As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial leadership and take responsibility for the financial performance of assigned developments, ensuring projects are procured effectively and delivered on time and within budget.Reporting directly to the Construction Director, Commercial Director and the Board, the role offers a high level of visibility and involvement in strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and presenting monthly commercial reports, cost forecasts and valuations, managing contract and subcontract packages, administering variations and supporting projects through to final account. They will work closely with Project Managers and fellow Quantity Surveyors across the business, contributing to procurement strategy, value engineering initiatives and ongoing cost control throughout the project lifecycle.About youApplicants should have a minimum of five years' experience working as a Quantity Surveyor across a range of project types and values, with a background gained at either a developer, main contractor or subcontractor. A strong understanding of subcontract procurement and construction commercial management is essential, along with experience in both pre- and post-contract administration, including cost planning, estimating, preparation of bills of quantities, tendering and procurement, valuations, final accounts and commercial reporting. Candidates should also demonstrate a broad understanding of construction processes, materials and building systems, be confident using Excel and other standard office software, and hold a full UK driving licence.MCR is looking for an individual who approaches challenges proactively, is comfortable acting as a sounding board for project teams and can provide clear, commercially sound solutions when issues arise. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills are essential, along with the confidence to engage professionally with stakeholders at all levels of the business and supply chain. The role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values accountability and is motivated by the opportunity to play a visible role within a growing national developer.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly active and ambitious organisation, work on high-profile residential and industrial developments, and build a long-term career within a business that offers genuine responsibility, progression and exposure to senior leadership from day one.TPBN1_UKTJ

Property Strategy Manager£48,500 plus £2000 car allowanceBedford and the surrounding areasPermanent, Full TimePlease note: We are open to those looking for Part-Time or Flexible working.bpha are looking for an analytical and commercially minded Asset Strategy Manager to support the delivery of our Asset Management Strategy. You will play a key role in assessing property performance, undertaking options appraisals, and making recommendations that optimise asset value, operational efficiency and customer outcomes. You will also support acquisitions, disposals, lease management and strategic decision-making across the portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyse portfolio performance and provide data-driven recommendations to support asset strategy.Undertake options appraisals to inform investment, redevelopment, retention and disposal decisions.Lead on small to medium-scale asset decisions in line with delegated authority levels.Support property and land acquisition and disposal activities, including business case preparation.Manage commercial leases and partnerships, maximising value while mitigating risk.Collaborate with teams across Housing, Investment, Regeneration, Sustainability, Sales and Finance to ensure informed asset decisions.Build and maintain effective relationships with external stakeholders including agents, valuers, developers and tenants.Maintain and develop asset performance data and reporting to support strategic decision-making.Person SpecificationExperience within asset management, property strategy, social housing or a related property environment.Strong analytical skills with experience in financial appraisals, portfolio analysis and asset performance assessment.Understanding of NPV, yield analysis and data-led decision-making.Experience managing stakeholder relationships and influencing decision-making.Knowledge of commercial leases and property-related contracts.Understanding of the housing association regulatory environment.Degree qualified or equivalent professional experience.RICS qualification or working towards professional accreditation.Key SkillsStrong commercial and analytical mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to interpret complex property and financial data.Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.Ability to balance commercial performance with social value outcomes.Please Note: Early application is encouraged, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a strong response from suitable candidates.TPBN1_UKTJ

Business Analyst - Local GovernmentLocation: BedfordshireRate: £25.09 per hourContract: Initially 16 weeksWorking pattern: HybridHours: 37 hours per weekStart: 1 October 2026Client: Local Government AuthorityOpportunity: Potential temp-to-perm following a successful initial contractUrgent - Applications Close TodayThis is an extremely fast-moving recruitment process, with candidate submissions only open today, 20 August 2026.Applications received after today will not be consideredA Local Government Authority in Bedfordshire is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support organisational change and transformation activity, with a particular focus on Human Resources projectsThis role requires substantial previous experience operating within a council or local government environment. Candidates without the required local government background will not be considered.Essential ExperienceMinimum of 3 years' Business Analyst experience working within councils or local governmentPrevious experience delivering Human Resources / HR projects within a council environmentExperienced and accredited Business Analyst capable of leading business analysis activity across complex organisational and transformation programmesStrong requirements gathering capability, translating complex business needs into clear requirements, specifications and project documentationExcellent stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, including leading workshops, challenging constructively and influencing decision-makingStrong process analysis and improvement experience, identifying opportunities to improve services, processes and operational efficiencyAbility to undertake options appraisals, cost-benefit analysis and support evidence-based investment and change decisionsExperience working collaboratively with service teams, project managers, technical specialists and external suppliersBenefits-focused approach, using data, insight and technology awareness to identify, define and measure improvements and efficienciesThe RoleYou will work across business and project teams to understand current processes, identify opportunities for improvement and define the requirements needed to deliver successful organisational changeThe successful Business Analyst will be comfortable working in a complex local government environment and engaging with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation, ensuring proposed changes are practical, measurable and aligned with wider strategic objectives.Important InformationPrevious council / local government experience is essentialMinimum 3 years' Business Analyst experience within councils is essentialPrevious HR project experience is essentialApplications must be received today, 20 August 2026Applicants must be UK residentsNo visa sponsorship or options are available for this roleThis role is hybrid working, with no fully remote optionThere is potential for the initial contract to develop into a permanent positionSalt contact: Robert Sprigens -*Rates depend on experience and client requirementsTPBN1_UKTJ

Step into the role of Aldi Store Manager and lead your team to deliver exceptional shopping experiences that go beyond customer expectations. You'll inspire a positive, high-performing work environment while driving operational excellence, maintaining top-quality standards, controlling costs, and ensuring compliance. Your leadership is the driving force behind the store's success! Key Responsibilities Lead your team to deliver exceptional customer service that consistently exceeds expectations Drive KPI performance, consistently meeting challenging operational targets Oversee the execution and supervision of in-store tasks to meet targets and standards Recruitment for your team, leading them and fostering their growth and development Handle customer complaints with professionalism and maintain compliance with health & safety standards Skills & Experience Extensive experience leading and inspiring high-performing teams in a fast-paced, lean environment Proven track record in optimising operational efficiency through strategic time and cost management Demonstrated success in achieving KPIs while upholding the highest standards of compliance and due diligence Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service and driving business results Agile, visionary leader who can proactively embrace change with a results-driven mindset Our Benefits A market-leading salary package 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as the chance to purchase extra holidays through our holiday purchase scheme A flexible contract of 40 or 45 hours a week 26 weeks full pay following 1 year service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities throughout your Aldi career Lifestyle benefits including discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals. TPBN1_UKTJ

About the job.National Highways has an incredible opportunity for an Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO) Lead to play an integral role across our Digital Services directorate, overseeing a complex portfolio of digital, data and technology initiatives. This high-profile leadership role will be responsible for overseeing the masterplan and shaping and implementing our quarterly planning process.Working closely with Digital Services Portfolio Leads to understand the pipeline of demand and emerging business needs, you will be responsible for overseeing the masterplan, tracking and monitoring milestones and dependencies, and ensuring the portfolio remains aligned to strategic priorities. Through robust governance, performance reporting and portfolio insight, you will enable informed decision-making, support effective prioritisation, and help maximise the value delivered through Digital Services investment.You will lead a small team responsible for demand management and the execution of quarterly planning cycles, establishing robust processes and governance to ensure accurate data is captured, effective prioritisation is enabled, and informed decisions can be made. You will identify capability requirements across the Enterprise Portfolio team and implement the tools, processes and support needed to continuously mature our planning and portfolio management capabilities.Partnering with the Programme Management Office (PMO), you will maintain visibility of portfolio performance, dependencies, and risks, providing senior leaders with the insight needed to optimise delivery and maximise the value of digital investment across National Highways.Our technology estate is broad, diverse and continuously evolving. You will work across everything from internal business platforms to the systems that manage physical assets and keep England's road network operating safely and reliably. This is an opportunity to develop solutions that have a real-world impact for millions of people.[Please note this position can be based from any of our UK offices however travel to other offices to attend team meetings will be required, including in person quarterly planning sessions.Lead Enterprise Portfolio Management (EPM) across programmes and projects, providing oversight of demand and ensuring delivery is aligned to organisational and Digital Services Strategy, including ownership of the execution of quarterly cycles.Ensure effective governance of programmes and projects, including alignment to the Digital Services Strategy, financial and resource assurance, benefits realisation, and intervention where delivery risks or business case benefits cannot be met, supporting the targeted 80/20 planned versus reactive demand model.Work closely with operational delivery leaders and senior stakeholders across the directorate to align cross-functional activities, identify opportunities for enterprise-wide technology change, and provide leadership for the delivery of those change initiatives.Drive continuous improvement in portfolio, service and capacity management, keeping abreast of industry best practice, setting policy and standards, embedding efficient ways of working, and providing direction on the use of appropriate tools, methodologies and justified new investments.Provide strong people leadership, managing and developing the EPM team to deliver portfolio operations and business process improvement, while owning team budgets, forecasts and cost management to ensure effective and transparent use of resources.About you.Significant experience operating in complex IT programme and portfolio environments, leading high-risk and high-value initiatives, prioritising demand and resources based on strategic intent and return on investment, and ensuring effective governance across the full delivery lifecycle including designing and leading structured quarterly planning cycles that bring clarity, alignment and accountability.Proven ability to lead and facilitate discussions with senior stakeholders, including Heads of Service, Digital Services leadership teams and executive audiences, confidently accepting challenge, providing constructive challenge in return, and bringing clarity to complex or constrained situations.Demonstrates strong knowledge of current technologies used to build and operate digital services, with the ability to understand technical plans, service design and delivery activities sufficiently to enable informed, evidence-based decision-making at pace.Holds a recognised project or programme management accreditation, or equivalent professional experience gained through leading complex digital and technology portfolios.A confident and credible leader who leads from the front, successfully implementing change across teams and functions, applying lean, continuous improvement and lifecycle-based approaches, and creating an environment where teams are supported to perform, improve and deliver sustainable outcomes.About us.Here at National Highways, we manage and improve England's motorways and major A roads, helping our customers have safer, smoother and more reliable journeys. Our priorities are safety, customers and delivery, and at the core of this, are our values of passion, integrity, safety, teamwork and ownership.The Digital Services Directorate is helping to reshape the way National Highways operates by delivering digital, data, and technology services across all areas, from frontline to back office, in a modern and efficient manner. Our vision is to develop integrated information and technology that empowers our colleagues and provides real-time information to our customers, as well as integrating with intelligent vehicle and transport systems as they evolve, to enhance journey safety and reliability.Current employees will be appointed in accordance with our established pay policy.We are committed to creating a diverse environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.TPBN1_UKTJ

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager - Milton Keynes - About The Role - SALARY: From 49,354 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full time permanent CLOSING DATE: 24/8/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. Were looking for a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager who will p lay a key part in driving financial performance across the VWFS UK Group, delivering insightful forecasting, planning, reporting, and budget management that supports informed decision-making. As a champion of data and continuous improvement, youll leverage BI tools to streamline processes, enhance performance analysis, and deliver high-quality financial insights that maximise efficiency and focus on value-added activities. What youll be doing: - Youll lead and challenge cost centre budgeting and expenditure reviews, promoting accountability, efficiency, and value for money. - Develop and enhance financial forecasting and planning models, leveraging BI tools to improve accuracy, automation, and decision-making. - Provide meaningful analysis and commentary on financial performance and key business metrics, translating data into actionable insights that drive results. - Partner with colleagues across Controlling to support strategic planning, forecasting, and financial modelling activities. - Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and business performance reviews to support senior leadership decision-making. - Act as the data and reporting subject matter expert, ensuring data quality, consistency, and confidence across UK and international stakeholders. - Develop and enhance financial forecasting and planning models, leveraging BI tools to improve accuracy, automation, and decision-making - Maintain compliance with regulatory and governance requirements, including FCA, ECB, E-OHB, and internal policy standards. What youll bring: Youll be at least p art-qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) with experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Management Accounting, or Controlling within a complex corporate environment. Youll have a passion for data, process improvement, and delivering high-quality insights. And, be able to turn financial analysis into clear business actions and measurable results. Essential experience & skills - Youre a confident business partner with a track record of challenging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership, to support effective decision-making and cost optimisation. - Well-organised and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines within a fast-paced environment. - Proactive and solution-focused, demonstrating initiative, sound judgement, and a continuous improvement mindset,with a commitment to ongoing professional development. - You have experience working within regulated environments and applying accounting standards, forecasting methodologies, and governance requirements. - Youll have proven experience developing and maintaining financial models, forecasts, budgets, and performance reporting, ideally within financial services, automotive finance, or a similarly regulated industry. - Strong analytical and commercial acumen, with the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations that drive business performance. - Advanced data literacy with experience championing data quality, governance, and reporting improvements through automation and business intelligence tools. - Strong systems capability, including SAP BW, Power BI/Tableau, and advanced Excel skills. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences. Whats in it for you? Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. Youll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. - About You - About Us - Why join VWFS UK? Youll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be The Key to Mobility. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, wed love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isnt just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVIs criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Main purpose of job This is an opportunity to take a leading role in shaping and growing our civil engineering service within an established multidisciplinary consultancy. Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. We are seeking an experienced Chartered Civil Engineer to lead civil engineering, highways, flood risk, drainage design and strategic infrastructure advice across a broad range of UK projects. Working closely with Directors and project teams, you will have the autonomy to lead commissions, shape technical approaches and help define how the civil engineering team develops. The role combines technical delivery, client contact, mentoring, business development and long-term service growth. It will suit someone who enjoys responsibility, variety and influence, and who is looking for a clear pathway towards wider technical leadership, team leadership or senior management. Main responsibilities 1. Technical leadership: Lead civil engineering input from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and completion. Prepare and review highway, access, drainage, SuDS, flood risk, levels, external works and infrastructure design information. Identify key constraints, risks and opportunities, including flood risk, access, services, ground conditions, buildability and authority requirements. Project delivery: Manage scope, programme, fees, resources, quality, risk and change control on civil engineering commissions. Review calculations, drawings, specifications, reports and design outputs prepared by engineers and technicians. Promote effective use of drainage, highway, CAD and BIM design tools, with consistent standards and workflows. Client and authority liaison: Coordinate civil engineering design with clients, consultants, contractors and wider project teams. Liaise with approving bodies, including planning authorities, highway authorities, lead local flood authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency. Represent the practice at meetings, site inspections and project workshops. Growth and team development: Support Directors with fee proposals, bids, appointments, client relationships and business development. Mentor engineers and technicians, sharing knowledge and helping to build team capability. Maintain clear project records, correspondence, calculations, design decisions and quality information. Location and Communication The role would ideally be based in Bedford or Southampton, with flexibility to work with Directors, colleagues and clients across the wider business. It is a visible, client-facing position with active involvement in delivery, technical leadership and business development. Why join us? You will join an established, supportive and collaborative consultancy with a strong multidisciplinary project base. The role offers meaningful variety across commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial, public sector and development-led schemes, with the autonomy to shape technical solutions and contribute to the continued growth of the practice. A senior role with real influence over the growth of our civil engineering service. Direct access to Directors and decision-makers. Clear progression towards Associate, Associate Director, technical discipline lead or senior management roles, subject to experience and performance. Opportunity to help shape workload, technical standards, client relationships and team development. A varied workload spanning strategy, planning, design, approvals and construction support. A collaborative multidisciplinary environment focused on practical, coordinated solutions. Support for continued professional development, mentoring and knowledge sharing. Flexibility to be based in Bedford or Southampton while working across the wider business. If you are a chartered civil engineer looking for a role with influence, variety, autonomy and clear progression, we would be pleased to hear from you. Knowledge, skills and experience required Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Civil Engineer, preferably CEng MICE or equivalent, with relevant UK consultancy experience. Strong technical capability in highways, drainage, flood risk, SuDS, external works and civil engineering design. Experience preparing and reviewing flood risk, drainage and highway submissions for planning and technical approval. Ability to lead projects, coordinate teams and communicate clearly with clients, authorities and consultants. Commercial awareness of budgets, programmes, scope, risk and fee proposals. Competence with relevant design software, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar tools. Proactive and collaborative, with the confidence to lead, mentor and advise colleagues. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Benefits: Salary & Bonus scheme Salary would be in the region of £50k dependent on experience There is a non-contractual bonus scheme linked to profit and performance. Holiday all staff receive thirty days holiday during each holiday year. This includes the usual eight public holidays in England and Wales.Your holiday entitlement increases by 1 day for each completed year of service after 3 calendar years continuous employment until you reach a maximum of 33 days. Hybrid working arrangements (on completion of probationary period) Company Cars are not provided. Business Mileage can be claimed in accordance with HMRC rates. We have a group pension plan which the employee will be enrolled in unless they wish to opt out. All staff are provided with Death in Service benefit , and Income Protection Plan . Health is provided for senior roles. Mobile Phones are provided subject to role and requirements. Additional information What software do we currently use AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, Info Drainage/Causeway Flow Examples of projects SWH are currently working on Please refer to our website as what we are working on now is typical of what is on the website. Working environment Bedford & Southampton, approx. xrnqpay up to 25 members of staff in each office, both offices have a mixture of Directors/Associates/Engineers/Graduates/Technicians/Administration Candidate location within a 40 minute to an hour journey from the office Interview/relocation expenses SWH do not do interview/relocation expenses. Interview process via Teams initially, then face to face if successful from the Teams

Demonstrable experience in category management methodology implementation to identify immediate savings as well as longer term savings through planning, training and strategic sourcing expertise. Our client is a large local government organisation and looking for an experienced Procurement / Categor

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed regional and national sales targets for high-level automation applications. As our Sales Manager, you will bridge the gap between complex engineering capabilities and strategic business growth.

HR Policy Strategy & Governance. Head of Operational People Change & HR. This is a strategic and highly visible role responsible for ensuring all HR policies remain legally compliant, commercially effective and aligned with the organisation’s People Strategy.

Why Join Us? Be a hero for our rare disease patients At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do.To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them. Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work.Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work. If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally andpersonally, come join our team. We are seeking a seasoned Senior Network Systems Architect to lead the evolution of our global hybrid network and systems infrastructure. This role requires a strong foundation in Cisco Meraki, Azure Cloud networking, and Cisco ASA. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in designing, scaling, and supporting both on-premises and cloud environments, while contributing to a secure, reliable, and high-performing enterprise network. Familiarity with automation tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible is preferred, but not mandatory for success. Experience working with Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and global telecom carriers to negotiate contracts and provision circuits is essential. This position combines architecture with day-to-day operational support, requiring a balance of strategic planning and practical execution. ultra curious – Apply your biggest ideas in courageous ways Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite. • Manage day to day operations, Architect, deploy, and manage hybrid infrastructure environments using Cisco Meraki, Azure networking services, and Cisco ASA firewalls, • Design and templatize scalable Meraki configurations and maintain consistent deployment practices across locations, • Create and maintain Hub-and-Spoke network architectures across Azure regions, ensuring resiliency, segmentation, and traffic control, • Provide a solid understanding of routing protocols, Azure routing, UDRs, NAT gateways, VPN/ExpressRoute gateways, and NVA-based architectures with multi-region failover support, • Develop and maintain architectural documentation including high-level designs, topology diagrams, and operational procedures, • Support operational excellence by serving as an escalation point for L1/L2/L3 network and systems issues and ensuring timely resolution, • Perform deep packet inspection and network troubleshooting using tools like Wireshark and NetFlow, • Participate in the planning, procurement, and provisioning of global circuits, including direct engagement and negotiation with carriers and service providers, • Collaborate with MSPs and internal teams to manage operations, incidents, capacity planning, and global deployments, • Familiar with automation tools such as Python, Terraform, and Ansible to streamline network and systems workflows, • Utilize tools like ThousandEyes, Azure Monitor, and log analytics to ensure observability and proactive incident response, • Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with IT security, infrastructure, and compliance teams, • Support growth and scaling initiatives by addressing evolving infrastructure needs, integrating new locations, and expanding global connectivity, • Contribute to the recruitment, mentorship, and development of junior and mid-level engineers, • 7+ years of experience in network and systems architecture, with a blend of cloud and on-premises responsibilities, • Strong hands-on experience with Cisco Meraki, Cisco ASA, and Azure Firewall, as well as Azure network design and deployment, • Solid understanding of core networking concepts such as BGP, IPsec, and high-availability configurations, • Demonstrated experience managing or collaborating with MSPs and supporting global operations, • Experience negotiating with and provisioning circuits through global telecom carriers, • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, especially in production environments, • Comfortable handling operational demands, including incident response, change control, capacity planning, and documentation, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience engaging both technical teams and senior stakeholders, • Ability to manage shifting priorities and infrastructure needs as the company grows and scales globally, • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, • Prior experience working in pharmaceutical or regulated industries, • Working knowledge of Windows Server , Active Directory , DNS, DHCP, and group policy configurations and core systems operations, • Experience with zero-trust network design, hybrid cloud security models, and compliance frameworks, • Certifications such as CCNP, Azure Network Engineer Associate, or equivalent #LI-CT1 #LI-Hybrid The typical annual salary range for this full-time position is listed below. This range reflects the characteristics of the job, such as required skills and qualifications and is based on the office location noted in this job posting. The range may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. This position is eligible for annual bonus and equity incentives. Actual individual pay is determined by demonstrated experience and internal equity alignment. Pay Range $161,200—$199,200 USD • Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company, • Volunteer days, • Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings, • Employee wellbeing benefits, • Fitness reimbursement, • Tuition sponsoring, • Professional development plans, • Benefits vary by region and country Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at talentacquisition@ultragenyx.com. See our CCPA Employee and Applicant Privacy Notice. See our Privacy Policy. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Director Financial Planning, Analysis & Controlling. Senior Director Financial Planning, Analysis & Controlling. Financial Planning & Strategic support:.

At OFG we believe increating a better work life balance Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Riseley Green School, Riseley, Reading, Berkshire RG7 1QF Hours: 37.5 per week | Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata) Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only Start: September 2026 UK applicants only no sponsorship available About the Role As Deputy Headteacher, you will provide strategic leadership across curriculum development, assessment, teaching and learning, pupil progress, staff development and operational management. You will deputise for the Headteacher when required and contribute to the vision, ethos and long-term success of the school. This role requires a passionate educational leader who can inspire colleagues, build strong relationships with families and external professionals, and create a culture where both pupils and staff thrive. What You'll Be Doing Leadership & School Improvement Support the Headteacher in leading the schools vision, strategy and improvement priorities. Deputise for the Headteacher when required. Drive high standards, effective systems and continuous improvement. Curriculum, Teaching & Learning Lead the development of an engaging, inclusive and needs-led curriculum. Champion high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across the school. Use evidence and data to drive improvement and pupil achievement. Staff Leadership & Development Inspire, coach and develop staff to achieve high professional standards. Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability and high expectations. Support staff wellbeing, performance and professional development. Pupil Progress & Inclusion Oversee assessment, progress tracking and target-setting across the school. Ensure individual learning, therapeutic and care needs are effectively supported. Work closely with the SENCo and multidisciplinary professionals to maximise outcomes. Safeguarding & Wellbeing Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for all pupils. Support effective safeguarding, welfare and child protection arrangements. Work with families and external agencies to ensure pupils receive the right support. Partnership & Community Build positive relationships with parents, carers, professionals and external partners. Promote the schools values, achievements and wider community presence. Share best practice and develop strong partnerships to enhance outcomes. What We're Looking For Degree and QTS qualification required. Has substantial senior leadership experience within an educational setting Demonstrates a strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment and school improvement Has experience supporting pupils with additional or complex needs Can inspire and develop staff to deliver outstanding practice Is highly organised, resilient and solution-focused Has excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people About Us Riseley Green School is an independent specialist school near Reading, Berkshire, for autistic young people aged 416, with a capacity of 60 pupils. We provide a nurturing, structured environment tailored to each childs needs, fostering academic, social, and emotional growth. Small classes, high staff-to-pupil ratios, and personalised programmes ensure every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedicated team works closely with families to support wellbeing, independence, and the development of essential life skills. For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the sixth year running. Why Join Us? We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference.We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase contributions Your Wellbeing Matters mental health support and physical health checks Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including: Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Hundreds of UK and international discounts Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. 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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 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. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. 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. 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. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. 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. Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. 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. 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. Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. 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. 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. At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The company are a multi-national group, being No 1 in Europe for what they do! With a number of awards and recognitions, with great career progression and opportunities across the business! Important: All applicants must be able to obtain Security Clearance and must be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship to be eligible. Working: The role offers flexible working but does require engineers on site for 2/3 days per week and is a on secure site where SC clearance is needed. Site locations: Bristol, Hertfordshire or Greater Manchester. Join a business at the forefront of innovation, with a lot to offer! A company backed by a record multi-year order book, offering long-term stability and sustained investment, with years of secured work ahead! The Opportunity: Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to step into a role that combines technical expertise with strategic business delivery? As a Portfolio Delivery Team Lead, you'll play a critical role in coordinating engineering activities across a diverse portfolio of products and programmes. Working at the intersection of engineering, operations, and programme delivery, you'll help shape long-term product strategies, manage technical risks, drive innovation, and influence key business decisions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while collaborating with senior stakeholders to improve efficiency, performance, and delivery outcomes across multiple projects. You'll gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from concept and development through to production, delivery, and ongoing support, giving you a unique perspective on how engineering decisions influence wider business success. What You'll Be Doing: • Leading portfolio-level engineering activities across multiple programmes and projects., • Identifying and managing technical risks, dependencies, and obsolescence challenges., • Supporting the development of innovative solutions that improve efficiency, commonality, modularity, and product reuse., • Collaborating with project teams to ensure plans and dependencies are aligned across the wider portfolio., • Reviewing predicted and realised programme benefits to ensure delivery remains technically achievable., • Acting as a key interface between engineering teams, centres of excellence, operational functions, and programme stakeholders., • Driving continuous improvement initiatives and helping develop new ways of working., • Influencing decisions that enhance operational performance, product sustainability, and long-term business value. What We're Looking For: We're interested in hearing from candidates who can combine strong technical understanding with the ability to influence and lead across a complex organisation. You'll ideally have: • Significant experience within an engineering, systems, or technical delivery environment., • A strong understanding of the product lifecycle, including design, development, manufacturing, and support., • Experience working with complex electro-mechanical, systems, or technology-based products., • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and challenge senior decision-makers., • The ability to analyse complex technical problems and develop pragmatic, innovative solutions., • Excellent prioritisation skills and experience managing competing demands across multiple projects., • Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex issues for a variety of audiences., • A collaborative leadership style that enables teams to succeed and deliver results. Why Apply? This role offers a rare blend of technical leadership, portfolio management, and business influence. If you're looking to broaden your experience beyond traditional engineering delivery and want to help shape the future direction of complex products and programmes, we'd love to hear from you. Even If you feel like you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to reach out and apply. JBRP1_UKTJ

Operating Model Design Lead | Capital Projects | SC-Cleared | £500 - £800 a day Inside IR35 DOE Pigment is a change and transformation consultancy. We partner with other consultancies, government departments, and private sector organisations to deliver a 'one team approach' for solving complex change programmes. We are seeking an Op Model Design Lead to support the design of future operating models for defence capital programmes, ensuring organisational structures, governance, processes, roles, and ways of working are aligned to strategic objectives and enable the effective delivery of major capital infrastructure programmes. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and development of Target Operating Models (TOMs) for defence capital programmes and portfolio functions., • Assess current operating models, organisational structures, governance arrangements, and business processes to identify improvement opportunities., • Define future-state organisational structures, operating principles, roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities., • Produce high-quality operating model documentation, process maps, governance models, organisation charts, and executive briefing materials., • Support change management and stakeholder engagement activities during operating model implementation. Required Experience • Experience designing or implementing operating models within defence capital projects., • Experience facilitating workshops with senior stakeholders., • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams across programme management, commercial, engineering, digital, finance, and project controls., • Understanding of major capital programme governance and delivery. Due to project sensitivities, our consultants must have active and valid SC-Level Clearance. If you're a collaborative team player who enjoys working closely with others and you're passionate about ensuring transformation programmes deliver genuine value to the United Kingdom, we'd love to hear from you. Why Pigment? You'll work across high impact, complex programmes where your work matters. At Pigment, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do; we value people who can challenge and deliver, while working seamlessly across a blended delivery team. If you'd like to know more, please apply directly and one of our team will be in touch to discuss. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ

Business Development Manager Food Ingredients & Sports Nutrition. Youll manage key account development, open new strategic partnerships, and champion innovative ingredients from global supply partners. Solid technical and marketing understanding of food or nutrition ingredients.

Our client, who are a global leader in colour management solutions across industries such as print, packaging, textiles and plastics, are looking for a Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging to join their team on a permanent basis in either the UK, France, or Italy. This role is field-based across the UK, France, or Italy and will require frequent travel across the EMA region to engage with customers, partners, and internal teams. The business offers innovative solutions including colour measurement instruments, software, and quality control systems used by leading brands and manufacturers worldwide. Responsibilities of the Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging job in the UK, France, or Italy: • Develop and grow Print & Packaging revenue across the EMA region through direct engagement with key customers including printers, ink manufacturers, press manufacturers, and global brands., • Define and execute strategic account plans, working closely with local sales teams and partners to achieve regional targets., • Present and demonstrate colour management solutions (hardware and software) through customer meetings, seminars, and webinars., • Identify and develop new market opportunities, building a strong pipeline of qualified business opportunities., • Manage and support regional sales teams and partners to ensure alignment with business objectives., • Build strategic partnerships with customers and solution providers to deliver integrated colour management solutions., • Maintain accurate records of sales activity, opportunities, and customer interactions using CRM tools., • Provide regular reporting on sales performance, pipeline development, and market trends to senior management. Skills required for the Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging job in the UK, France, or Italy: • Proven experience in business development, strategic sales, or key account management within the print, packaging, or colour management industry., • Strong understanding of print and packaging processes, including colour measurement and quality control applications., • Technical or engineering background with the ability to understand customer workflows and challenges., • Demonstrated ability to build and develop strategic customer relationships and partnerships., • Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills across international markets., • Highly analytical, results-driven, and able to prioritise and execute strategic initiatives effectively., • Proficiency with CRM systems (e.G. Salesforce) and Microsoft Office tools. If this Business Development Manager - Print & Packaging job could be of interest, please send your CV to or call Ben on 01582 878816 for more details. JBRP1_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 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. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. 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. 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. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. 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. Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. 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. 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. Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. 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. 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. At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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 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. The role will provide strategic, technical and people leadership to ensure the business develops and delivers high-quality, innovative and secure software systems. 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. 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. Stay current with emerging technologies, industry trends and software engineering best practices. 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. Work collaboratively with Project Managers and Technical Leads to achieve successful project outcomes. Support software-related customer demonstrations, trials and technical reviews. 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. 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. Work closely with HR to ensure effective workforce planning and talent management. 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. 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. At Saab, we constantly look ahead and push boundaries for what is considered technically possible. We collaborate with colleagues around the world who all share our challenge – to make the world a safer place. Saab is a global defense and security company operating in the fields of air, land and naval defense, civil security and commercial aeronautics. We number approximately 26,100 employees and have operations on all continents. Technologically we are leaders in many areas, and one-fifth of our earnings are spent on research and development. Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Design Manager: Head of Architecture Location: Remote | Hybrid/Flexible UK (travel to clients, project sites and office as required) Salary: Up to £90,000 (DOE) Sector: Defence / Government / Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Security: Must be able to obtain UK SC clearance (DV desirable) The Opportunity We're looking for a Design Manager: Head of Architecture to lead and assure architectural design across a portfolio of secure and accredited infrastructure projects supporting Defence, Government and CNI clients. This is a senior leadership position, combining hands-on architectural oversight with team leadership, governance and strategic direction, driving design excellence and continuous improvement across the business. Reporting to the Head of Operational Delivery (Professional Services), you'll be the principal architectural authority-setting standards, embedding best practice and ensuring all designs are compliant, secure, resilient, commercially sound and deliverable. What you'll be doing • Lead the architectural function, setting design standards, governance, processes and best practice, • Provide strategic and technical leadership across all architectural design activities, • Manage the design process end-to-end (concept through handover) and assure quality, programme and cost, • Coordinate and lead multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, consultants, specialist subcontractors), • Develop solutions that balance security, resilience, operational needs, budget and delivery constraints, • Lead client-facing design activity including workshops, consultations and presentations, • Support tenders, proposals and business development, providing technical leadership, • Ensure compliance with relevant UK building regulations, planning, H&S and environmental obligations, • Mentor and develop the team, supporting recruitment, capability growth and professional standards/chartership, • Manage design risks, assumptions and dependencies across the project lifecycle What we're looking for (Essential) • Significant experience in architectural design + design management within Defence, Government, CNI, secure environments, or similarly complex infrastructure sectors, • Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams and delivery of complex projects, • Strong knowledge of secure facility design, resilience and operational infrastructure, • Experience delivering across all RIBA Plan of Work stages, • Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning processes and construction legislation, • Experience managing external consultants and design supply chains, • Leadership and people management capability with excellent stakeholder communication skills, • Commercial awareness-able to balance technical, operational and financial considerations, • Degree in Architecture (or related built environment discipline), • Chartered Architect (ARB/RIBA) or equivalent, • Full UK Driving Licence, • Ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance (DV desirable) Desirable • Delivery experience for MOD, Government Departments, Defence Primes, or CNI operators, • Knowledge of security accreditation processes and secure estate requirements, • BIM / digital design / Common Data Environments exposure, • Project management qualification (PRINCE2 / APM or equivalent), • Experience supporting bids/frameworks and business growth activity JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Construction Finance Manager About the Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Senior Construction Finance Manager to join our growing team. This is a key leadership position responsible for providing financial oversight across multiple construction projects, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate reporting, and strategic commercial support. Working closely with senior management, project directors, and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, managing risk, and supporting business growth. Key Responsibilities • Lead all financial aspects of construction projects from tender through to completion., • Prepare, monitor, and manage project budgets, forecasts, cost to complete, retentions and cash flow., • Deliver accurate monthly financial reporting and performance analysis., • Partner with project managers to improve profitability and cost control., • Oversee contract valuations, cost reporting, and financial risk management., • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and statutory regulations., • Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members., • Direct the day-to-day finance function for regional projects, overseeing the production of monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, and P&L variances, • Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and reporting efficiencies., • Sole responsibility overseeing and submitting monthly Construction Industry Scheme CIS) returns and domestic reverse charge vat. About You The successful candidate will possess the following expertise: • A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Extensive experience will be considered., • Significant senior-level finance experience within the construction or infrastructure sector., • Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting large-scale construction projects., • Excellent financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills., • Strong understanding of construction contracts, cost control, and project accounting., • Exceptional analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities., • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems., • Minimum of 3-5 years of finance experience preferably within construction, and have strong working knowledge of CIS and VAT, • Extensive hands-on experience using Sage 50, Microsoft Excel, Word etc, • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • Self-motivated and able to manage workloads independently Location: Ardwick, Manchester Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive Working Hours: 40 hours Benefits: • Pension, • 23 days' annual leave (increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 25 days), plus all statutory bank holidays and your birthday off as an additional paid day of leave to celebrate., • Professional development opportunities, • Free Gym Access (if Manchester based) About the Company: MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, operating nationally with offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new build and conversion residential, industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio covering every asset class, which includes around 7,500 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value. JBRP1_UKTJ

We’re a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment Welcome to Center Parcs, the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Forest House and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland. We are looking for an experienced and strategic Senior People Partner to help shape and deliver a people strategy that supports our business ambitions and creates an environment where everyone can thrive. This strategic role partners with senior leaders across the Village and Forest House (Head Office) to align business objectives with people priorities, developing and delivering initiatives that drive organisational performance, sustainable growth, and a positive employee experience. Working across talent development, organisational change, employee engagement, talent acquisition and culture, you will play a key role in building an inclusive, high‑performing workplace where individuals and teams feel valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their potential. You will also provide expert guidance on complex employee relations matters, supporting leaders to navigate challenges fairly, consistently and in line with our values. Combining strategic thinking with a practical, hands‑on approach, you will develop people‑focused solutions that meet current business needs while preparing the organisation for future success. • Strategic Business Partnering – Lead the delivery of people strategies that enable business performance, growth and organisational effectiveness. By building strong partnerships with senior leaders, coaching and influencing decision‑making, and fostering an inclusive culture of feedback, accountability and high performance, you will work across the wider People function to deliver solutions that help our colleagues and business succeed., • Performance & Talent Management – Lead the performance and talent review cycle, working with leaders to identify, develop and nurture talent across the business. Through talent calibration, development planning and career pathway initiatives, you will help create opportunities for growth, build organisational capability, and ensure colleagues are supported to achieve their full potential., • Colleague Experience & Inclusion – Champion an inclusive and engaging colleague experience by supporting the delivery of engagement surveys and local action plans, ensuring colleague feedback drives meaningful improvements. As an advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, you will help bring our DEI strategy to life through targeted initiatives, while enhancing every stage of the colleague journey to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to do their best work., • Data & Analytics – Drive data‑led decision‑making by leveraging people analytics and workforce insights to evaluate the impact of people initiatives and inform strategic priorities. Through identifying trends, diagnosing organisational challenges and implementing targeted action plans, you will help shape solutions that enhance the colleague experience, strengthen capability and deliver measurable business outcomes., • Proven experience operating as a Senior People Partner within a large, complex organisation, with the ability to support a diverse workforce of significant scale., • A track record of translating and implementing a central people strategy into meaningful local action, ensuring business and people priorities are aligned., • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to coach, challenge and influence senior leaders, building trusted partnerships that drive organisational performance., • A data driven approach to decision‑making, using people insights and analytics to identify opportunities, solve business challenges and measure the impact of people initiatives., • Management Bonus Scheme (up to 18%), • Pension Scheme with Life Assurance, • Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers, • Free use of our leisure facilities, • Discounted Center Parcs breaks, • 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets, • Access to Perks at Work Portal – offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts, • An Employee Assistance Program – providing support on financial, health and legal matters, • Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications Each colleague at Center Parcs is involved in building better worlds for our guests, colleagues, communities and our environment. Contributing to our purpose means living out our values: We care, we’re brave, we’re determined and we’re naturally us. At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process. Closing date: 21st of August 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Business Development Manager - ERP/HCM SaaS/IT & Professional Services Location: UK, Remote Salary £70-80,000 basic, Car Allowance & excellent OTE My client are a leading Business Transformation Consultancy with a 15-year track record of delivering award-winning change across the UK public sector, nonprofit, and mid-market organisations, specialising in Finance, HR and Digital Transformation, combining deep sector expertise, cutting-edge SaaS technology (ERP, HCM, Financials), and proprietary IP such as our BTaaS (Business Transformation as a Service) model and industry accelerators for Public Sector, Non-Profit & Commercial organisations head quartered in the UK. They are hiring a hunter-minded, high-performing Sales Executive to join their growing commercial team and lead new business acquisition across the UK Public Sector and Nonprofit markets, selling ERP SaaS (e.g. UNIT4, Proactis, Heycentric) and transformation consulting services, creating strategic value for mid-tier organisations under pressure to modernise. Key Responsibilities: • Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within their target Markets leveraging your industry expertise and network., • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, understanding their unique challenges and needs., • Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions that address the specific requirements of clients., • Drive the sales process from lead generation to closure, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients.Stay informed about industry trends and market developments Key Skills: • 5+ years' experience in B2B new business sales of ERP, HCM, or Financial SaaS/consulting, • Proven track record selling to the UK Public Sector or Nonprofit organisations, • Expertise in complex, consultative solution selling and multi-year transformation programmes., • Ability to manage a full sales cycle: from prospecting to close., • Comfortable with targeting quotas and working independently in a remote setting. JBRP1_UKTJ

HR & AI Systems Architect UK Remote £85,000 We are looking for an experienced HR & AI Systems Architect to lead the design, integration, and evolution of a global HR technology ecosystem. This is a senior individual contributor position at the intersection of HR technology, enterprise architecture, systems integration, and AI innovation. You'll be responsible for defining architecture strategy, driving modern integration approaches, and helping shape how AI enhances HR processes and employee experiences across a complex global organisation. This role would suit an experienced HR Technology Architect, HRIS Architect, Oracle HCM Architect, or Enterprise Systems Architect with deep expertise in HR platforms and integrations. Role You'll take ownership of the end-to-end HR technology architecture, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and future-ready. Working closely with HR, IT, Enterprise Architecture, and external partners, you'll influence strategic technology decisions while remaining close to solution design and delivery. Key responsibilities include: • Leading architecture across a complex HR technology landscape, • Defining integration strategies and API-first approaches, • Designing scalable and reusable enterprise integrations, • Establishing architecture standards, governance, and best practices, • Driving HR technology modernisation initiatives, • Identifying and delivering AI-driven solutions and automation opportunities, • Supporting HR data architecture, governance, and analytics capabilities, • Acting as a trusted technical advisor to business and technology stakeholders Skills and Experience • Significant experience in HR Technology, HRIS, Solution Architecture, or Enterprise Architecture roles, • Deep expertise in Oracle HCM Cloud, including architecture, integrations, security, HCM Extracts, Fast Formulas, and configuration, • Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise integrations, • Experience with Boomi or another enterprise integration platform, • Excellent understanding of REST and SOAP APIs, middleware, and integration patterns, • Experience defining architecture roadmaps and technology standards, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence senior leaders, • Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments Desirable • ServiceNow HRSD, • Eightfold AI or other talent intelligence platforms, • Learning Management Systems (Cornerstone, Absorb, etc.), • Azure cloud technologies, • AI and automation solutions within HR environments, • Power BI or enterprise analytics platforms, • DevOps, CI/CD, Agile or SAFe delivery approaches, • HR data architecture and governance If you have the relevant skills and experience for this role, please apply using the link provided. JBRP1_UKTJ

Building a sustainable tomorrow The Rail Networks Business Unit Director is a senior role that will report directly to the BAM Managing Director for Transport. This role will be part of the Sector Senior Leadership Team and is influential in the formulation and achievement of the overall business strategy, supporting both the divisional and segment purpose, vision, mission and overall objectives. This role is intended to drive greater emphasis on managing and leading the business unit to become a market leader in the UK and Ireland. Working with the Managing Director for Transport, you will be required to provide senior leadership and strategic direction for the business unit, achieving our safety, sustainability, and financial goals through the effective management of people, projects, supply chain and clients, in line with our divisional strategy. You will be expected to grow predictable profitability and order book, with a particular focus on growing the size of our accounts with key clients, by centring the business around our strategic themes of sustainability, relationship-based sales and product-market combinations. You will drive profitability over revenue and to ensure that profit potential is maximised on every project. You will be focussed on creating a culture where there is a disciplined approach to cost and risk management, with necessary corrective measures that ensure overruns are tackled immediately. You will ensure that effective guardrails are in place for potential risks, claims and commercial disputes to be minimised or identified early and managed proactively while motivating teams and collaborators and being results-oriented. You will role model our BAM values as an inclusive leader, charged with developing a truly client-focussed business and an excellent safe and well culture, furthering our solid reputation for design and build quality, innovating with new methods of construction, and creating the means for achieving sustainable value for our clients. Your mission As a Business Unit Director, you will be responsible for: • Developing and implementing the strategy and budget, optimising business unit revenue and growing margin, including the growth of strategic lifecycle and enhanced core capabilities in line with the UK & Ireland Division's strategic ambition, • Representing the business internally and externally, promoting a BAM first approach to sourcing people and capabilities, and positioning BAM as a long-term strategic partner, engaging with relevant industry and professional bodies and trade associations to understand future market influences and promote BAMs capabilities, • Seeing future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Developing operational insights that drive business improvement to contribute to the transformation agenda for the Division, Segment and Sector, • Developing genuine long-term relationships with key clients, understanding their business drivers and positioning BAM as a strategic partner to prioritise growth in share of wallet and improved margin, • Managing and being accountable for the business unit profit and loss account to develop a pipeline of work, prepare tenders and win contracts, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and to the required quality, • Accountable for ensuring effective management of all projects, including commercial, financial and operational aspects driving transformation within the sector to align with divisional strategy, • Leading through established BAM governance processes and frameworks for monitoring and reporting on business unit profitability, overall performance and strategic alignment, • Providing clear leadership, direction and motivation for staff, creating high-performing teams and an accountable, open, honest and respectful culture, • Supporting the continuous development of leadership and management skills throughout the business unit., • With other members of the leadership team, cultivating the environment of BAM being a great place to work creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help BAM achieve its objectives., • Being a role model for a culture that embraces inclusion, safety and well-being within BAM UK & Ireland and attracts clients, suppliers, and employees to work with BAM and see BAM as a long-term strategic player in the industry whilst recognising the value of different perspectives and culturesWho are we looking for?, • An experienced leader who embodies BAM values and behaviours according to the BAM Leadership framework. A self-reflective individual aware of their own limitations, who leads by example and drives organizational performance with a continuous improvement mindset, open to feedback and self-improvement., • Experience in developing and executing business strategies at an appropriate level for the role, • The ability to formulate commercial plans and create engagement and commitment to deliver, • Has shown commitment to professional development and maybe a member of a professional institution. In addition, shows ongoing commitment to self-development, such as short courses and/or seminars., • Holder of a degree/equivalent level or alternative as appropriate for the role, • Experienced in working within the Rail sector, • Has a strong understanding of the Rail Market, • Knowledgeable about building regulations, legal obligations, and associated forms of contract (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, etc.)., • Skilled in people management and organizational development., • Experienced in supporting business growth., • Possesses well-developed analytical, oral, and presentation/communication skills.Whats in it for you? A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward-thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development Your work environment People are at the heart of what we do at BAM. We recognise that creating a diverse and inclusive environment that nurtures our employees and encourages them to bring their best and whole self to work is crucial. Were on an exciting journey to get us there by recruiting the very best talent to join us regardless of race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. Be you! Join us today, so we can achieve amazing things together and build a sustainable tomorrow. Who are we? The art of building is about building for communities; its about building for life. Where others stop, we go further, leading the way towards a sustainable tomorrow for us and future generations. As an industry leader, we raise the bar. Our values: sustainable, inclusive, collaborative, reliable and ownership, enable us to achieve our ambitions. Today, tomorrow and every day. JBRP1_UKTJ

Head of Membership 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract Home-based (UK) About Us Were Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives after their sight has been affected. Founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson to help the many veterans losing their sight during the First World War, we have over a century of experience providing the very best care and support. Since then, weve supported tens of thousands of vision-impaired veterans, helping them regain their independence and providing the tools, skills and confidence they need to lead fulfilling, active lives. Were one transformational team that believes every vision-impaired veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. We are now looking for a Head of Membership to join us on a full-time, 12 month fixed-term contract basis, working 35 hours per week. The Benefits • Salary of £74,000 per annum, • Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days, • Pension scheme with generous employer contributions, • Access to legal services and mental health support, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Home-working allowance, • Professional and personal development, • Life assurance, • Enhanced pay This is a rewarding opportunity for a senior membership, customer experience or community engagement leader with strategic-level expertise to join our mission-driven charity. By joining us, you'll become part of an organisation that changes the lives of vision-impaired veterans across the length and breadth of the country. This is a transformational role where every improvement you make will enable more veterans to be supported, to live independently and to lead the lives they choose. Whats more, we'll empower you to lead with confidence and play a key role in helping shape our future, whilst continuing to grow as a leader, make a meaningful difference and maintain your career track. So, if you're looking for a rewarding senior leadership role where your work will have a lasting impact, read on and apply today. The Role As Head of Membership, you will lead the development and transformation of our membership function, ensuring an outstanding experience for members is delivered in line with our strategic objectives. You will develop and deliver our membership strategy and operating model, leading initiatives that strengthen member engagement, retention and growth. Championing a member-centric approach, you will ensure our services, communications and engagement programmes continue to evolve to meet member needs and organisational priorities. Working collaboratively across the organisation, you will oversee membership performance, digital development and operational excellence, using insight, technology and continuous improvement to enhance member journeys and deliver measurable impact. Additionally, you will: • Develop and monitor membership KPIs, using data and insight to drive continuous improvement, • Oversee national engagement programmes, events, networks and community initiatives, • Lead the optimisation of CRM systems, member platforms and digital engagement tools, • Ensure effective governance, safeguarding, compliance and risk management across the membership function, • Manage budgets, resources and multidisciplinary teams to deliver strategic priorities, • Represent membership interests internally and externally, building strong relationships with key stakeholders About You To be considered as a Head of Membership, you will need: • Senior leadership experience within a membership, customer experience, community engagement, service operations or similar environment, • Experience developing and implementing organisational strategies, operating models or service frameworks, • Proven experience leading organisational change, transformation or continuous improvement initiatives, • Experience using data, insight and performance measures to inform decision-making and drive improvement, • Experience managing budgets, resources and priorities within a complex organisation, • Experience leading geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary teams, • Knowledge of CRM systems and data-driven engagement approaches, • Knowledge of governance, safeguarding, risk management and regulatory compliance The closing date for this role is 21st August 2026. Other organisations may call this role Director of Membership, Head of Member Experience, Head of Customer Experience, Head of Community Engagement, Head of Service Delivery, Head of Membership Services, Membership Director, or Head of Engagement. We are committed to ensuring everyone can thrive in their role. We can support eligible candidates and employees in applying for Access to Work, a government-funded scheme that provides practical and financial support for workplace adjustments. If you need any adjustments to support accessibilitywhether for the application process, alternative formats of documentation, or the interviewget in touch via the website. Webrecruit and Blind Veterans UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you want to lead our membership function as Head of Membership, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Cost Engineer £55,000 - £64,500 (plus bonus and benefits) UK Wide - Travel once a month to the London office Hybrid working Outsource UK have partnered with Exolum on a retained basis to recruit a Cost Engineer on a permanent basis. Exolum are a global, forward thinking, inclusive employer who are at the forefront of their industry and going through a real period of growth. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing advanced operational analysis, performance monitoring and data-driven insights across the company's UK terminals and pipeline network. This is a permanent opportunity that includes a base salary of between £55,000 - £65,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications plus bonus and benefits. Overview of the Cost Engineer role: • Deliver Operational & Maintenance monthly cost reporting with Budget Holders, budgeting & forecasting., • Be able to build internal stakeholder relationships across a number of different sites., • Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Commercial and Finance teams to identify trends, improve reporting processes and support strategic decision-making Key skills required for the Cost Engineer role:, • Possess previous Cost Engineering/ QS experience., • Be willing to travel to other UK sites as and when required for Budget meetings., • Previous experience managing/mentoring a team. If you are a Cost Engineer looking for a new opportunity either apply online or, if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact or phone 0161 391 21812 Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information. Inclusion Statement: Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You'll receive fair consideration for your application regardless of your race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age. We're proud Corporate Members of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. If you need any adjustments at any stage - from application to interview or in your new role - please let us know. We're here to support you every step of the way. We believe diversity of thought and background makes us stronger, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and life experiences. JBRP1_UKTJ

About The Role Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. Were problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within ourMEICA and capital maintenance team. Our Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (MEICA) experts offer a one-stop solution, including ongoing operation and maintenance services. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? We're seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive the growth of our High Voltage (HV), EV Charging and Gas Distribution Network (GDN) services across the Energy and Water sectors. This senior leadership role combines business development, operational management and strategic account growth. You'll be responsible for expanding existing and newly awarded frameworks, strengthening client relationships, identifying market opportunities and converting pipeline into sustainable revenue growth. While retaining accountability for operational performance, your primary focus will be business growth, framework expansion, service development and people leadership. What you'll be doing • Lead the growth of HV, EV Charging and GDN services across key frameworks and markets., • Develop and deliver business growth strategies across regulated utilities, power and infrastructure sectors., • Identify and convert opportunities in reliability maintenance, asset management, capital maintenance and specialist electrical services., • Build strong client, stakeholder and framework partner relationships., • Lead strategic work-winning activities, including client engagement, solution development and bid support., • Collaborate across the wider business to maximise growth and cross-selling opportunities., • Provide leadership to operational teams, developing capability, succession plans and a high-performance culture., • Ensure resources, systems and delivery models support sustainable growth and operational excellence., • Monitor market trends and framework performance to identify emerging opportunities., • Champion safety, compliance, quality and customer excellence across all activities.Success will be measured through revenue growth, framework expansion, opportunity conversion, operational performance, client retention and people development. What You'll Bring • Do you have senior leadership experience within the utilities, power, engineering, or infrastructure sectors, with a proven track record of delivering revenue growth, expanding frameworks, securing new business opportunities, and implementing business growth strategies?, • Have you successfully led work-winning activities, client engagement, and strategic bids, while developing strong client relationships that drive repeat business and framework growth?, • Do you possess strong commercial acumen, including experience managing revenue, margins, pricing, risk, and overall business performance, alongside a solid understanding of HV infrastructure, EV charging, GDN, asset management, reliability maintenance, capital maintenance services, and framework environments?, • Are you experienced in leading multidisciplinary operational and commercial teams, driving organisational change, continuous improvement, governance, accountability, and cultural development, with the ability to coach high-performing teams and influence senior stakeholders and decision-makers at all levels?Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; • Contributory pension scheme, • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, • Employee assistance programme, • My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts, • Life assurance, • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes, • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave, • Reward and recognition schemeIn addition, this role offers;, • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from, • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. Were one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. • Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet, • Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations, • Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts, • Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW #LI-LK1INDREG JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description: • Role: Senior Technical Architect, • Location: 3 days per week on site in Newcastle, Birmingham, Leeds, or Manchester, • Contract Length: 12 Months, • Rate: £575 per day Inside IR35, • Clearance: Basic BPSS required Opportunity Overview We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Architect to join one of our Government Clients. This role sits at the intersection of technical and solution architecture, offering the chance to shape strategic design while staying deeply connected to core engineering execution. Key Responsibilities • Architectural Leadership: Shape strategic solution design and provide end-to-end architecture governance across a distributed, cloud-native platform., • Engineering Collaboration: Work alongside cross-functional delivery teams to guide technical decisions, define NFRs, and ensure system resilience and scalability., • Artefact & Governance Creation: Produce high-quality architecture artefacts and drive solutions through internal assurance channels., • Operational Readiness: Define robust disaster recovery approaches, auto-scaling strategies, and support models to enable seamless, large-scale service adoption. Core Tech Stack & Concepts • Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, • Backend: Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, • Frontend: Node.js, Express.js, • Data & Messaging: Kafka, MongoDB / NoSQL, • Architecture: Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, DDD Essential Experience • Architecture Track Record: Proven background operating as a Technical or Solution Architect on complex, large-scale cloud digital services., • Modern Design Paradigms: Strong expertise in Domain-Driven Design (DDD), distributed systems, and event-driven architecture., • Strategic Oversight: Ability to navigate high-level strategic alignment and complex technical discussions without requiring hands-on coding., • Stakeholder Management: Exceptional communication skills to engage, negotiate, and align both technical engineers and senior non-technical leadership. Desirable Experience • Hands-on experience delivering projects within Central Government departments, • Direct experience taking digital services from Beta through to large-scale production rollout., • Hands-on experience establishing operational readiness frameworks and non-functional requirements for complex public-sector environments. £550.00 - £575.00 / day Talent International UK and it's subsidiaries, Digital Gurus, Infinite Talent and Rethink act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this opportunity, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be JBRP1_UKTJ

About The Role Do you have experience of volunteer management and an in-depth understanding of the value and impact volunteers bring to large and complex organisations? Would you like to play a crucial role in improving volunteer and volunteer manager experiences across the UK's leading dementia support and research charity? We are recruiting for a Volunteering Partnerships and Implementation Manager to join on a part-time basis, working 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) on a permanent contract. This is a home-based role with occasional travel required for in-person meetings. Volunteers and volunteering are core to delivering the Alzheimer's Society's strategy and volunteers currently make up most of our workforce providing Help and Hope to those affected by dementia. As Volunteering Partnerships and Implementation Manager, you will lead a team of subject matter experts to build and maintain relationships and implement change across the Society. You will lead the Partnerships and Implementation team, enabling them to be excellent collaborators that listen and supporting specific directorates to involve volunteers. Your team will work to understand and develop solutions, assisting in implementing improvements or change, and developing volunteer managers. In this role you will also be a member of the wider Volunteering Management Team, contributing to future strategy and plans and leading workstreams and ongoing improvement of volunteering across the Society. You will proactively use data and insights to inform ongoing improvement to volunteer and volunteer manager experiences, in addition to sharing directorate/functional trend data to inform wider strategic changes to volunteering experiences. Interviews for this role have been provisionally scheduled to take place via MS Teams on Monday 14 th and Tuesday 15 th September. About you Joining us, you'll have proven leadership and people management skills, and the ability to develop a high performing team through empowerment, delegation, and coaching. You'll have advanced knowledge of the value volunteers add, and the impact they bring to organisations, with up-to-date knowledge of the law relating to volunteering and volunteering best practice, principles, and procedures. Crucially, you'll be able to use data and insights to analyse and solve problems and improve processes for volunteers. In addition to experience involving volunteers, volunteer managers or people with lived experience in a projects or tasks. You'll be a good communicator with the highly effective interpersonal, collaboration and influencing skills required to build and manage relationships with key stakeholders. What you'll focus on: • Leading a team of Volunteering Partners including Senior Volunteering Partner, to build and maintain relationships with a specific directorate/function in the Society, to understand functional priorities and requirements for volunteering., • Ensuring communication, engagement and support is relevant to directorate/functional groups across the Society and supporting with implementation of changes., • Contributing to future strategy and plans and leading workstreams and on pieces of ongoing improvement of volunteering across the Society as part of the wider Volunteering Management Team., • Building credibility and trust-based relationships with managers and leaders across the directorates/functions, providing volunteering expertise and guidance to support Volunteer and Volunteer Manager experiences., • Proactively using data and insight from directorate/functions to inform ongoing improvement to Volunteer and Volunteer Manager experiences., • Ensuring implementation of strategic changes within directorate/functions particularly within enabling functions, in line with volunteering strategy and change programmes., • Overseeing the planning, delivery and post action activity for our bi-annual Volunteer Voice Survey. About You About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society. We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. Our hiring process During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.Please also contact Alzheimer's Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website . Giving back to you Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits , recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society. INDAZ JBRP1_UKTJ

Location: Northwest or London (Hybrid) Our client is a market leading organisation supporting a diverse portfolio of large, complex customer contracts across the UK. As part of an exciting period of transformation and growth, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Head of Pricing to lead their pricing function and play a pivotal role in securing new business and driving commercial success. Reporting directly to the Divisional Managing Director, this is a senior leadership position responsible for developing robust pricing solutions that support major bids and tenders, ensuring commercial competitiveness whilst protecting long-term profitability. Key Responsibilities • Lead the pricing function across major strategic bids and business development opportunities., • Develop robust estimating, labour loading and cost models for complex service contracts., • Partner closely with Sales, Business Development, Commercial and Operational stakeholders throughout the bid lifecycle., • Ensure pricing solutions accurately reflect operational delivery models, commercial risk and margin expectations., • Challenge assumptions, identify commercial opportunities and optimise pricing strategies to maximise bid success., • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing pricing team, driving continuous improvement and best practice., • Establish and maintain pricing governance, methodologies, tools and reporting., • Support senior leadership with commercial decision-making through detailed financial analysis and modelling. About You To be considered, you will be able to demonstrate: • Current experience operating as a Head of Pricing (or equivalent senior pricing leadership role)., • Extensive estimating, labour loading and cost modelling experience., • A strong track record of supporting successful bids and tender wins within large, complex organisations., • Experience developing pricing models for multi-million-pound service-based contracts., • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness, risk and profitability., • Proven experience leading and developing pricing teams., • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the credibility to influence senior leadership. If the above is not evidenced clearly on your CV, demonstrating specific bid contributions, estimating and loading experience, you may not be considered. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful organisation at a key stage of its growth journey, where Pricing plays a central role in strategic decision-making and business success. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated volume of applications, we are only able to respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for an initial discussion. We apologise in advance if you do not hear from us on this occasion and thank you for your interest in the opportunity. Your details will be treated in the strictest confidence and retained on our database for consideration against future opportunities, unless you request otherwise. JBRP1_UKTJ

Workplace Services Account Manager Luton | Up to £62,000 per annum Lead the Future of Workplace Services with Compass Group UK & Ireland This is far more than a facilities management role. We're looking for an exceptional Workplace Services Account Manager to lead one of Compass Group's most exciting and progressive workplace environments in Luton. This high-profile account brings together cleaning, security, catering, hard services, reception, post room, general facility services and workplace experience into one seamless operation, creating an environment where people can thrive. We also provide hard services at a location in Castle Donnington. As the leader of this integrated workplace services team, you'll be responsible for delivering a truly best-in-class experience across a complex site with multiple facilities and vibrant foodservice outlets. You'll unite diverse service teams behind a shared vision, drive innovation, exceed client expectations and help shape the future of how workplace services are delivered. If you're an ambitious FM professional who wants to be part of a market-leading Total Facilities Management operation and make a genuine impact every day, we'd love to hear from you. The Opportunity As Workplace Services Account Manager, you'll be the driving force behind the entire workplace experience. You'll lead multifunctional teams, build trusted client relationships and create a culture where service excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence strategy and operational delivery across a highly visible contract, working with industry-leading teams and the support of the UK's largest catering and support services provider. What You'll Be Doing • Leading a fully integrated workplace services operation across cleaning, security, catering, hard FM, reception, post room and general facility services., • Creating a "One Team" culture that brings all service lines together to deliver a seamless client and customer experience., • Building trusted relationships and identifying opportunities to add value., • Driving operational excellence through strong KPI and SLA performance., • Leading, inspiring and developing diverse teams while creating an engaging and inclusive working environment., • Managing budgets, financial performance and commercial objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and contract success., • Championing innovation, service improvement and best practice across all areas of the contract., • Ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, compliance and operational governance., • Delivering regular performance reviews and strategic updates to senior stakeholders., • Enhancing the workplace experience by identifying new ways to improve services and customer satisfaction. Who We're Looking For We're seeking a confident and commercially minded FM leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys bringing people together to achieve outstanding results. You'll need: • Proven experience leading facilities management operations within a complex, multi-service environment driving workplace experience operation., • A strong background in both security and cleaning management, with direct responsibility for operational delivery., • Experience managing IFM or TFM contracts., • Outstanding client relationship and stakeholder management skills., • A track record of delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement., • Strong commercial acumen, including budget management and P&L responsibility., • The ability to inspire, engage and develop high-performing teams., • Excellent communication and influencing skills., • A solid understanding of health & safety, compliance and risk management within FM., • Relevant qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM or similar (desirable). Why Join Compass Group? At Compass Group, we're redefining workplace services through innovation, collaboration and exceptional service delivery. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll have the autonomy to lead, the support to succeed and the platform to develop your career within one of the UK's most respected facilities management businesses. If you're passionate about creating exceptional workplace experiences and want to lead a truly integrated FM operation, we'd love to hear from you. Ready to lead the workplace of the future? Apply today. JBRP1_UKTJ

AI Architect Up to £120k + Bonus + Benefits Remote (UK) | Occasional Client Travel Architect the Future of Enterprise AI AI is moving beyond experimentation and this consultancy is helping some of the UK's largest organisations turn AI ambition into real-world capability. We're looking for an experienced AI Architect to join a growing AI practice, designing and delivering secure, scalable and production-ready AI solutions across enterprise environments. This is a role for someone who understands that successful AI transformation requires more than selecting the latest models. It requires strong architecture, robust data foundations, governance, security, and the ability to translate emerging technologies into measurable business outcomes. Working across Generative AI, Agentic AI, Machine Learning and enterprise data platforms, you'll help organisations move from AI strategy and proof-of-concept through to scalable production adoption. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and delivery specialists to define AI architectures, establish best practices and shape how enterprise AI is built and deployed. This is not a role focused purely on governance or architecture documentation. You'll remain close to the technology, influencing design decisions, guiding delivery teams and helping build solutions that create genuine business impact. What You'll Be Doing You'll lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise AI solutions across the full lifecycle from discovery and strategy through to implementation and scale. Your responsibilities will include: • Designing enterprise-scale Generative AI, Agentic AI and Machine Learning architectures, • Creating AI solutions using Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio (essential), • Defining AI platforms, frameworks and reference architectures for large organisations, • Designing intelligent agent solutions, AI assistants and LLM-powered applications, • Developing secure and governed AI approaches aligned with Responsible AI principles, • Advising senior stakeholders on AI strategy, technology choices and investment decisions, • Supporting client engagements from early discovery through production deployment, • Creating reusable AI accelerators, patterns and delivery frameworks, • Providing technical leadership and guidance to engineering and delivery teams, • Supporting the continued growth and maturity of the AI consulting practice Technology Environment You'll work across a modern Microsoft-focused AI ecosystem including: • Microsoft Foundry / Azure AI Foundry (mandatory experience), • Microsoft Copilot Studio (mandatory experience), • Azure AI Services, • Azure OpenAI Service, • Microsoft Agent Framework, • Semantic Kernel, • Power Platform, • Enterprise Data Platforms, • Azure Machine Learning, • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), • Large Language Models (LLMs), • Agentic AI architectures, • LangChain / LangGraph, • MLOps & LLMOps, • Cloud-native architectures, • Data governance and security frameworks What We're Looking For You'll likely be operating as an AI Architect, Lead AI Consultant, Principal AI Engineer, Principal Data Scientist or similar senior AI leadership role. You'll bring: • Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise AI solutions in production environments, • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft / Azure AI Foundry and Copilot Studio (essential), • Deep understanding of Generative AI, LLM architectures, RAG and AI agents, • Experience building AI solutions beyond proof-of-concept into scalable production services, • Strong Azure and Microsoft ecosystem expertise, • Experience with AI governance, security, data privacy and Responsible AI principles, • Understanding of modern data platforms and AI-ready data architectures, • Experience working with senior technical and business stakeholders, • Strong consulting skills with the ability to translate complex AI concepts into business outcomes, • The ability to provide technical leadership while remaining close to delivery Why This Opportunity Stands Out AI is not an experiment here it is a strategic investment area with executive sponsorship, significant client demand and a growing pipeline of enterprise transformation programmes. You'll have the opportunity to: • Work on complex AI challenges at enterprise scale, • Design solutions using the latest Microsoft AI technologies, • Influence AI adoption across major organisations, • Work alongside leading specialists across AI, data and cloud, • Shape reusable AI frameworks and best practices, • Continue developing your expertise through certifications, innovation and training The AI market is crowded with organisations experimenting, this opportunity is with a business that's already delivering. If you're ready to architect AI solutions that operate at enterprise scale and shape the next generation of intelligent systems, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

Business Development Manager South Region £45,000 Basic + 10% Annual Commission + Company Car + Outstanding Benefits Home Based | Ideally Located Around Luton | Covering the South of England Looking for a sales role where you can genuinely shape the future of a growing business? Our client is a leading European organisation that's expanding its commercial team and is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new customer acquisition across the South. You'll enjoy the freedom to manage your own territory, develop strategic customer relationships and play a key role in delivering ambitious growth plans. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hunting for new business, building trusted partnerships and being rewarded for results. The role You'll be responsible for: Identifying and securing new business opportunities Building a strong pipeline of prospective customers Managing opportunities from initial contact through to signed contracts Delivering compelling commercial proposals and presentations Negotiating profitable long-term agreements Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure successful customer onboarding Developing market knowledge and identifying future opportunities About you You'll bring: Experience in Business Development, Territory Sales or Key Account Acquisition A proven ability to generate and convert new business opportunities Experience within logistics, FMCG, supply chain, manufacturing or industrial sectors would be highly advantageous Strong communication and negotiation skills Commercial drive and a results-focused mindset The confidence to work autonomously whilst contributing to a successful national team The package £45,000 Basic Salary 10% Annual Commission Company Car Along with: Excellent career progression opportunities Ongoing learning and development Fantastic employee benefits package A supportive leadership team The opportunity to join a successful international organisation with exciting growth plans If you're ready to take ownership of your region and build a rewarding career with a business that values ambition and success, we'd love to hear from you. JBRP1_UKTJ