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Resource Manager (SC Cleared role) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Resource Manager that will require SC Clearance before starting in post. This is a fulltime (37 hours) temporary contract for 12 months deemed inside IR35 working on a hybrid model requiring 2 days working onsite near Reading click apply for full job details

Systems Engineer Tempest and EMC Certain Advantage is hiring for a Systems Engineer based in the Portsmouth area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company Were working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector click apply for full job details

Job title: Payroll and HR Assistant (12 month FTC) Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE) Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a varied role with a primary focus on payroll administration, alongside broader HR support responsibilities. Working within a busy HR function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll while supporting HR operations across the employee lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Support the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Liaise with an external payroll provider to ensure payroll information is submitted and processed correctly. Input, maintain and audit payroll data, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, absence records, maternity leave and holiday pay calculations. Investigate payroll discrepancies and exceptions, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and controls are maintained. Manage payroll and benefits administration, including responding to employee and manager queries. Provide guidance on payroll procedures, policies and processes. Ensure payroll and HR data is accurate, secure and compliant with GDPR requirements. Produce payroll reports and support audits as required. Act as a key user for HR and payroll systems, supporting colleagues across the business. Provide HR administration support across recruitment, onboarding, employee records management and general HR processes. Coordinate referencing, onboarding and induction activities for new employees. Maintain employee records and ensure all changes are processed accurately and within agreed deadlines. Support compliance-related activities, including right-to-work checks, security clearances and employee documentation where applicable. Assist with process improvements and contribute to the continuous enhancement of payroll and HR services. Provide wider administrative support to the HR team, including purchase orders, invoicing and departmental administration. About You Previous experience in a payroll-focused role with responsibility for monthly payroll processing. Strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation and compliance requirements. Experience working with HR and payroll systems. Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Confident dealing with confidential and sensitive information. Previous HR administration experience is desirable. Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. What's on Offer A varied role combining payroll expertise with broader HR responsibilities. Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative team environment. Exposure to a wide range of payroll, HR and employee lifecycle activities. Competitive salary and benefits package. Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call via the 'Apply Now' option to be considered for the role.

Senior IT Operations Manager - Commodities Trading Applications & Infrastructure (ETRM/Endur) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our global commodities trading client in London for a Senior IT Operations Manager starting ASAP initially until March 2027. This is an important senior leadership role supporting a major programme within the Energy Trading business; transforming processes, ways of working, data, and the implementation of an ETRM across the energy trading portfolios. This role holds end to end accountability for IT operations across the trading portfolio, ensuring secure, resilient and cost effective delivery of business critical application and infrastructure services, including Endur. The role leads the transformation of operations towards an automated, data driven operating model while safeguarding business continuity in a fast paced and volatile market. This role owns the IT operating plan, budget and service life cycle, ensures strong governance, risk and controls, and holds service providers to clear outcome based performance. A core focus is senior partnership with the business leadership to design and run a differentiated operating model that enables speed, scale and sustained value delivery. The role leads a high performing operations team and drives operational excellence, ultimately delivering bottom line results. Responsibilities; Team Leadership Responsible for Operational Readiness for new demand, changes and projects impacting the portfolio - this includes analysing and understanding business functional and non-functional requirements and agree for operate. Responsible for Information Risk Management and IT Controls compliance, as well as conformance to Health and Safety policies and legal and regulatory requirements. Accountable for General Controls and ensuring controls are in place. Driving the transformation Goals and Objectives within the team. Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today! Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.

CAFM Developer Certain Advantage are hiring for a CAFM Developer based in Leatherhead This role is on an initial 12-month contract and is hybrid with 2/3 days in the office per week. We're working with a leading engineering and technical services provider, supporting the delivery of key project objectives in a complex operational environments click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol (the role will be split between working from home and onsite) is currently looking to recruit a Human Factors Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Rate: £90.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: circa 3 days onsite Dura click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: We supply a full range of hard Real Time software solutions for the next generation of missile and defence solutions. This unique and exciting opportunity will allow you to develop technical and leadership skills across our broad range of products. This really is rocket science! Responsibilities: You will be developing Embedded, Real Time software. This is a hands-on role and requires the continued development and integration of missile subsystem software products and evolutions for future products. You will be developing software targeting C, C++ and/or Ada languages. This software will be integrated with other software from several sources, firmware and hardware Skillset/experience required: Experience in the development of Embedded software with C, C++ (Ada experience could also be beneficial, but not essential). It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. An awareness of developing and deploying software on Real Time Operating Systems, Risc-V and ARM-based processing platforms. Knowledge of modern software development practices. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA/SPARK.

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage and Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Embedded Software Engineer subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference) Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: We supply a full range of hard Real Time software solutions for the next generation of missile and defence solutions. This unique and exciting opportunity will allow you to develop technical and leadership skills across our broad range of products. This really is rocket science! Responsibilities: You will be developing Embedded, Real Time software. This is a hands-on role and requires the continued development and integration of missile subsystem software products and evolutions for future products. You will be developing software targeting C, C++ and/or Ada languages. This software will be integrated with other software from several sources, firmware and hardware Skillset/experience required: Experience in the development of Embedded software with C, C++ (Ada experience could also be beneficial, but not essential). It would be desirable for you to have knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems. Can do' and flexible approach - you'll enjoy solving technical problems that sometimes extend beyond the bounds of "software" Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis The ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. An awareness of developing and deploying software on Real Time Operating Systems, Risc-V and ARM-based processing platforms. Knowledge of modern software development practices. It would be advantageous to have a knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 & DO178B/C and restricted coding standards such as MISRA/SPARK.

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an Embedded ADA Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role will likely be required to be onsite, but it can be worked on a 4-day week basis. Hourly Rate: £70.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Embedded ADA Software Engineer Job Description: Join the growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing. Responsibilities: Developing Real Time Embedded SW in ADA on a power PC Testing the embedded SW Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes Documenting the SW Skillset/experience required: Experience developing in the ADA Programming Language and motivated to develop reliable, high performance, standardised, and documented software Experience of programming embedded Software on a Power PC Experience of testing embedded SW and using test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes Experience of DOORS Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML Understanding of standardised bus systems and protocols Excellent analytical and design ability, including review and critical analysis Keen to work on novel products where the software you produce is time and mission critical Able to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders, including Systems Engineering, Electronics and Electrical, and Test and Validation

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit an Embedded C Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role can be worked on a 4 day week basis. Hourly Rate: £68.00ph (Umbrella). Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will likely be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Embedded C Software Engineer Job Description: Join a growing Software team in Stevenage, working as part of a dynamic team to develop, test and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision.You will need to be able to work independently and be self driven whilst providing some technical leadership. You will need to be very proactive and comfortable working with teams outside of the SW department, and be able to develop embedded SW in C and be able to work in a lab based environment using various test tools such as scopes, logic analysers, bespoke test equipment and host based testing. Responsibilities: An Embedded Software C Engineer capable of developing, integrating and testing embedded Software Producing test requirements & test scripts for Unit, Subsystem and System level testing on both host and target platforms Running tests, analysing results and using target test facilities such as debuggers, probes, logic analysers and oscilloscopes Documentation and Design work in UML Skillset/experience required: Experience of the C Programming Language Experience of testing software products for ARM based multi-core processing platforms Experience of communications protocols (e.g. SPI, UART, Ethernet, PCI-Express) Experience of DOORS Experience of test tools and techniques in both host and target environments Experience of test tools such as LDRA or equivalent for host testing Experience in model-based development, either in SysML/UML Knowledge of Real Time Operating Systems such as PikeOS or FreeRTOS Bare metal programming

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a C++ Software Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract, with very likely extension. The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Rate: £65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be onsite 4 days per week. A 4 day working week is OK (Monday to Thursday). Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview Job Description: The company are a world leader in missile and missile systems looking for a highly capable and adaptable to join our Development Facility in Bristol.Join the growing dynamic Software team in Bristol in developing the latest mission-critical defence systems. You will work as part of a small team and be empowered to work individually with little supervision. Responsibilities: What the department are looking for: The role will involve software development and integration testing with the equipment containing the software under test and suitable skills in this area will be expected. Developing in C++ and Rhapsody, and using EWM as the preferred configuration tool. Developing current software requirements. The role will involve working within a lab environment running software on target hardware. Developing software in on controlled Software environment. Skillset/experience required: Strong C++ knowledge Knowledge of Rhapsody UML Competent with MS word, for reviewing and updating technical documentation. Experience of RTC/EWM would be beneficial CUDA experience would be beneficial

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Technical Software Documentation Officer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract. *The department are not looking for a Software Engineer (this is not an engineer position). They are looking for someone with Documentation experience, ensuring all is correct for software releases. The role will require an understanding of the software process * Rate: £65 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at 'time and a quarter' Location: Bristol Hybrid/Remote working: The role will be onsite - but the department are happy for the role to be worked on a 4-day week (Monday to Thursday) basis Duration: 12 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview process Technical Software Documentation Officer Job Description: Capable, self-driven and flexible software professional to support multiple development teams in project management and software delivery. It would suit someone who enjoys multi-tasking, project management support and can act as a lynchpin, enabling the company to successfully to deliver fully qualified software products. What the department are looking for; A process champion to assist our software development teams with planning, documentation, configuration and delivery. Key skills required include: Experience of software process in high reliability, safety or regulated sectors Experience of Software Engineering Lifecycle Knowledge of Project Management principles Role includes: Providing software input and configuration management Supporting multiple programmes Directly interfacing with software engineers and project leaders Supporting internal customer teams, such as Test and lab custodians Supporting delivery of Integration deliverables Other info: This role supports a large range of project and people simultaneously, a constantly evolving challenge This role is for someone who likes to be aware of the big picture, as it constantly involves activities across the software life cycle This role is for someone who wants to work in software and enjoys multi-tasking Ideal for someone who is thinking about a move to project management

Role: Assistant Management Accountant Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum Location: East Lothian What You'll Be Doing: My client is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Assistant Management Accountant to join their Finance team. This is an exciting opportunityto play a key role in delivering timely, accurate monthly management accounts and supporting the wider business with financial insight click apply for full job details

EC&I Designers (6-12 months) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a number of EC&I Designers on a contract basis to support important Nuclear projects in the UK. They require EC&I Designers to engage with the Integrated Design, facility and project teams and collaborate throughout the project lifecycle in all phases, offering their expertise in EC&I de click apply for full job details

Job Title: Credit Controller Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum (depending on experience) Location: East Lothian A dynamic and expanding business is seeking a Credit Controller to join its busy Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to help manage customer accounts, improve cashflow, and maintain healthy customer relationships click apply for full job details

Mechanical Design Engineers (Outside of IR35) Certain Advantage is hiring for Mechanical Design Engineers based in the Huddersfield area .This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The CompanyWe're working with an engineering company specialising in solving complex engineering challenges across industries-from Power Generation, Rail and more.Does this sound like your next career move?If you're ambitious to grow, this may be your next role?The Role:This role is for Mechanical Design Engineers-someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You'll be results-oriented and driven to succeed.You'll be leading a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Detailed design Material selection, hand calculation, rotor dynamics Conceptual design, 3D and 2D modelling BOM and gear data generation Concession/Non-conformance assessment and resolution The Individual We're looking for people who can show: Structural design practices and methodologies Design for heavy industry, power transmission systems, gear or gearboxes 3D CAD package, ideally Solid Edge Educational background to a degree level in Engineering or a related field The Benefits: Hourly rate circa £48 (Outside of IR35) Training and Development Career progression Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today.Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.

EC&I Designers (6-12 months) Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our established Engineering client for a number of EC&I Designers on a contract basis to support important Nuclear projects in the UK. They require EC&I Designers to engage with the Integrated Design, facility and project teams and collaborate throughout the project lifecycle in all phases, offering their expertise in EC&I de click apply for full job details

Personal Injury Solicitor (RTA) Glasgow or Edinburgh Salary up to £48,000 p/a DOE Are you an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join an established firm in Glasgow? Are you eager to develop your knowledge and skills, whilst servicing a vast client base? We are eager to speak to experienced Personal Injury Solicitors who hold experience dealing with RTA click apply for full job details

Civil Litigation Solicitor Glasgow Salary up to £48,000 p/a DOE Are you an experienced Personal Injury Solicitor looking for a new challenge? Do you want to join an established firm in Glasgow? Are you eager to develop your knowledge and skills, whilst servicing a vast client base? We are eager to speak to experienced Civil Litigation Solicitors who hold experience dealing with civil court procedur click apply for full job details

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Product Assurance Engineer / Quality Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bristol site, depending on your preference. The role will be predominantly working from home with just one day onsite click apply for full job details