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NPO Technical Manager | Reading (Hybrid) | Long-Term Contract We're supporting a major telecoms programme looking for an NPO Technical Manager to lead end-to-end optimisation and performance across live network deployments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, ideal for someone who still enjoys optimisation work but also wants ownership of delivery, KPIs, and customer interaction. The role You'll act as the primary technical interface for NPO, owning performance across clusters and sites while leading optimisation teams and driving acceptance. Lead end-to-end NPO activities across planning, optimisation, and acceptance Act as the main escalation point for network performance Drive KPIs across throughput, latency, coverage, and stability Coordinate optimisation and drive test teams Analyse drive test data and deliver performance improvements Support project planning, delivery, and technical risk management Lead cluster and site acceptance activities Work closely with customers, project teams, and field engineers What they're looking for 5+ years RAN optimisation experience (2G-5G) Strong Nokia RAN knowledge (NetAct, AirScale, MRBTS, SRAN) Experience leading optimisation teams or acting as technical lead Strong understanding of KPIs, drive testing, and network performance Experience working directly with telecom operators Fluent English Nice to have Experience with ORAN/CRAN Multi-vendor background Additional language Why this role Long-term programme with stable delivery pipeline Real ownership of performance and optimisation outcomes Strong mix of hands-on technical work and leadership High-impact role working directly with customer stakeholders Details Location: Reading (Theale) - Hybrid Contract: 12 months Hours: 40 per week Interested? If you're an NPO specialist who wants to step into a technical leadership role without losing the hands-on side, let's have a quick chat.

Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Observability) Location: London/UK (Remote) Contract: 12 Months Initial Day rate : 55 Per Hour - 62 Per Hour Inside IR35 Job Overview We are looking for a Senior Site Reliability Engineer with strong experience in Observability, Monitoring and Distributed Systems to support large-scale cloud infrastructure supporting millions of devices globally. The role focuses on building and scaling monitoring, logging and alerting platforms to ensure high availability and performance of cloud services. Responsibilities Design, deploy and scale observability platforms Manage and scale Prometheus monitoring systems Deploy and maintain large Elasticsearch clusters Build and maintain data pipelines using Kafka Develop alerting and monitoring frameworks Automate infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible Develop tools and scripts using Python, Go, Ruby or Bash Work with Linux systems (Debian/Ubuntu) Participate in on-call rotation Improve system reliability, performance and scalability Required Skills 5+ years experience in Site Reliability Engineering / DevOps Strong Linux systems experience Observability and Monitoring tools experience Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) Kafka Terraform / Infrastructure as Code Ansible / Configuration Management Programming experience (Python, Go, Ruby or Bash) Distributed systems and cloud infrastructure experience This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo. Co. uk Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

ITSM Engineer Onsite in Basingstoke Up to 60,000 per annum dependent on experience + benefits package Active DV clearance is required for this role We're looking for an ITSM Tooling Engineer to support major digital transformation programmes. Working within an Agile team and reporting to the Senior ITSM Tooling Architect, you'll play a key role in designing, building, and configuring enterprise-scale ITSM solutions across complex environments. This is an opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale systems that demand security, resilience, and innovation. Key Responsibilities Design, install, configure, and customise ITSM tooling solutions Produce high-quality build and technical documentation Support delivery of ITSM solutions across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments Collaborate within Agile teams to deliver against transformation priorities Ensure solutions align with ITIL/ITSM/ITOM best practices Contribute to continuous improvement and delivery excellence Key Skills & Experience Strong experience with ITSM/Service Desk tools, such as: ServiceNow, BMC Remedy / Helix CA Service Desk Manager Cherwell, Freshworks, or ManageEngine Proven background in ITSM/ITIL frameworks (ITIL v4 certification desirable) Experience delivering secure, scalable, and resilient ITSM platforms Solid understanding of core infrastructure: Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy SQL Server & clustering PKI and certificate management Technical Capability Scripting and development skills, including: SQL, PowerShell, JavaScript REST APIs, C# Power BI and SQL Server Reporting If this role is of interest, apply now!

Associate Consultant - Integrated Logistics Support/In-Service Support Southwest locations, including Yeovil, Bristol Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the 'customer friend' and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We specialise in Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), ensuring our clients' operational readiness and maintenance requirements are fully met, optimising the lifecycle of assets from procurement through to in-service support. Your Invitation: To join our ILS consulting team, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand. Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work, and our significant Defence portfolio, we require a minimum of, active Standard Check (SC) vetting to be in place. Working pattern: Projects typically require 2-3 days per week on-site commitment at client locations (Southwest clusters such as Bristol, Corsham, Portsmouth, Andover, Yeovil), with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are agreed per engagement and aligned to role seniority and scope. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities. Dedicated relationship support. Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are Experienced Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) professional with a strong background in developing, implementing, and managing logistics support solutions across the entire lifecycle of complex defence systems. Skilled in managing obsolescence, in-service support, and sustainment for legacy systems, ensuring operational readiness and lifecycle efficiency. Able to provide expert guidance on supportability engineering, maintenance planning, and logistics governance to ensure alignment with ILS strategy, principles, and best practices. Comfortable operating in regulated, secure environments. Comfortable working in an ambiguous and evolving environment How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation.

Curlew Landscapes Wales Curlew & People Officer Location: Brecon Salary : Grade 5 £31,022 - £33,699 Vacancy Type: Fixed term contract- 31 October hours per week Closing date: 4 May 2026 Interview date : 14 May 2026 This post is for an enthusiastic Curlew and People Officer hosted by Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, fixed until 31 October 2028. Working with landowners and managers, farmers, local communities and partner organisations, the Curlew and People Officer will undertake effective monitoring and deliver targeted conservation works aimed at increasing chick productivity to maintain viable populations of curlew within this landscape. They will work alongside farmers to promote collaboration and take up of Welsh incentive schemes, thus ensuring long term, sustainable curlew recovery beyond the life of CLW. The post holder will drive the delivery of management interventions as outlined within the Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew (2021), lead the monitoring of the curlew response and inspire many more people to get involved with opportunities to support efforts to conserve breeding curlews across the Important Curlew Area (ICA) 12 and beyond, which is primarily located within Bannau Brycheiniog. Principal Accountabilities and Responsibilities Forge close working relationships with the farming, landowning and managing communities to support them in curlew-friendly conservation measures. To support the project manager and board to develop and deliver a robust survey and monitoring system to determine breeding occupancy and ascertain the status of the curlew population within their Important Curlew Area (ICA) and any neighbouring areas as agreed with the Board and Project Manager. Enhance conditions for breeding curlew using best-practice conservation methods as outlined within The Wales Action Plan for the Recovery of Curlew to halt curlew declines within their ICA and any neighbouring areas as agreed with the Board and Project Manager. Work with the NRW Protected Sites Officers for adjacent SSSI/SAC/SPA to ensure they are aware of the local curlew population and the requirements of the birds in those areas. Build a positive profile for Curlew Landscapes Wales and Gylfinir Cymru in the local area. Assist with creation of local farming-clusters and collaborate to co-design initiatives which deliver key curlew conservation works. Work with colleagues and the Project Manager to develop Curlew Champions who will help build a positive profile for the project and encourage landowners to take a proactive part in breeding curlew recovery. Co-ordinate and work alongside contractors to undertake specific works aimed at increasing chick-productivity. Support the Community Engagement Officers to develop and implement a programme of activities that will inspire and enable a range of audiences including the farming community, young people, the older generation and other communities to build a high level of local support for breeding curlews both during and beyond the project. Assist colleagues and the Community Engagement Officers to maximise volunteer opportunities, such as training volunteers in breeding territory identification for curlew and opportunities to assist in population monitoring across the ICA. Co-ordinate contractors to undertake specific works aimed at increasing chick-productivity. Support and assist the project manager to create mechanisms for evaluation and collate and analyse responses to this work through monitoring of habitat condition, predator abundance, curlew abundance and breeding success. Working with the project manager, assist with production of reports for the Project Management Board and Project Steering Group and attend and support these meeting as necessary. Keeping the Project Manager up to date on all project spend, keeping meticulous financial records devised jointly with the Project Manager that will feed simply into the financial reporting system. Contribute to aligning the Project activities with the work of the host organisations staff team and with implementation of the Management Plan, through input to team meetings and work planning. Some weekend and evening working will be required Person Specification Degree in a relevant subject or at least 2 years relevant experience Experience of collaborative teamwork An appreciation of the importance of the farming community and how best to collaborate with it in line with our commitment to Wales-wide curlew recovery Experience of engaging with the public in talks, events, guided walks and interpretation Landscape and habitat management, ecological knowledge Experience in training, motivating and supervision of volunteers Experience of managing regulatory requirements of and knowledge of what these may be in relation to the work detailed Excellent all round communication skills A good level of competency in IT skill will be required, including e-mail, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Ability to organise & prioritise work effectively Good knowledge of species monitoring and surveying techniques You will need to be based close to this project area and hold a full driving licence An understanding and affinity for the countryside and conservation and farming practices and how they may be successfully integrated Ability to undertake demanding fieldwork in remote areas for long hours and in poor weather Ability to relate well and deal with the public, farming groups, community groups and partners Welsh Language Level 1 To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brecon Beacons National Park, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Associate Consultant - Cost Estimating, Cost Modelling (Defence & Secure Programmes) Join RT Consulting's Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We deliver highly capable and effective value-for-money solutions to our clients as the customer friend and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We specialise in the provision of Cost Control, Cost Estimating, Cost Modelling, supporting programmes across their full lifecycle. Your invitation We invite you to join our Cost Estimating consulting community, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand across our defence portfolio. We are particularly building capability in: Cost Estimating and Cost Modelling within Defence and secure environments Development of robust cost estimates to support investment decisions and programme delivery Production of Basis of Estimate (BoE) and supporting cost artefacts Supporting Outline and Full Business Cases with credible, auditable cost evidence Cost analysis, assumptions management, sensitivities and risk-informed estimating Working as part of integrated Project Controls and P3M teams across complex programmes Engagement expectations Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work and our significant Defence portfolio, we require active Standard Check (SC) clearance to be in place. Working pattern: Engagements typically require commitment of 3 days per week on-site at client locations across South West Defence clusters (including Bristol, Corsham with hybrid flexibility where permitted. Fees: Rates are agreed per engagement and aligned to role seniority, complexity and scope of work. What you'll get You join a community of specialists across Defence, Government, Policing and wider Public Sector programmes, where knowledge sharing, peer support and professional connection are part of the culture. Priority access to new consultancy opportunities. Dedicated relationship support, Ongoing contact with a Relationship Manager who provides guidance, check-ins and forward planning to help minimise gaps between assignments. An invitation to Society events, meetups and community touchpoints, we aim to ensure you feel supported, valued and engaged throughout your consultancy journey. A consultancy environment that reflects our Group Values - Integrity & Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, High Performance, Innovation, Agility, Client Centricity & People Focused. Who you are An experienced Cost Estimator / Cost Modeller operating within Defence or secure environments Comfortable developing cost estimates, cost models and Basis of Estimate (BoE) artefacts Experienced in supporting business cases, investment decisions and assurance activity Confident working as part of integrated Project Controls and P3M teams Comfortable operating in ambiguous and evolving environments How to express interest Contact us to arrange a confidential conversation .

Accommodation Manager - Premium Living 40,000- 43,000 + 10% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Are you a high-performing Retail Store Manager or Area/Cluster Manager ready to step away from the high street and into the exciting world of property building management? This is a standout opportunity to take everything you've built in retail - leadership, customer experience, standards and commercial awareness - and apply it in a premium, service-led living environment. You'll be joining a high-growth, design-led residential brand delivering a five-star, hospitality-style experience for residents - where service, presentation and community really matter. The Role Think of this as running your own retail store - just without the sales floor pressure. You'll: Take full ownership of the day-to-day operation of the residence Lead, inspire and develop a front-of-house and operations team Deliver a five-star resident experience, setting the standard for service Drive presentation, standards and attention to detail across the building Oversee maintenance coordination and ensure the building always looks its best Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and operational standards Manage budgets, costs and overall performance Create a vibrant, engaging community through events and resident interaction Build strong relationships with local partners and universities What We're Looking For Experience as a Retail Store Manager, Senior Assistant Manager or Area Manager (non-food preferred) A passion for customer experience, service standards and team leadership Strong operational mindset - used to running a busy, high-footfall environment A hands-on leader who leads from the front and sets the tone Highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities Commercially aware with experience managing targets, budgets or KPIs Energetic, engaging and naturally people-focused What's In It For You? 38,000- 40,000 basic salary (DOE) 10% annual bonus 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) Your birthday off every year Pension scheme Employee perks & wellbeing support Genuine career progression in a fast-growing, premium brand If you're ready to take your retail leadership experience into a more balanced, service-led environment - while still leading from the front - this could be the perfect next step. Apply today with your CV.

Admin Officer Contract: September 2026 Salary: 15.59 per hour Location: South London 5 days' work setting This is a temporary contract role until September 2026 for Admin officer's role with an immediate start date (Compliance dependant) for a potential 5 -month duration with a possible extension offering a 5 day work setting and a London location. (Wandsworth) Job Title : Administrative Officer Background Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Most of the staff within HMCTS are employed in administrative roles. HMCTS embraces Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to provide high standards of customer service The key purpose of the role Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within HMCTS. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used in HMCTS and so there will be opportunities to exercise discretion and initiative and continually seek to improve, within a framework of systems and processes (SOPS). Problem solving is carried out by reference to lean techniques (e.g. problem solving hubs) and comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to or will involve a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. Whilst the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities specified. It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties. Key responsibilities Administration Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings. Producing court/tribunal documents. General photocopying and filing. Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input. Post opening and dispatch. Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities. Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc. Drafting Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions. Operations Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin Handling counter (face to face), written and telephone enquiries. To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive To work as a team to problem solve, to assess the impact of new SOPS, to contribute to small projects To undertake ad hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co-ordinator, H+S roles Processing casework Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy Checking and verifying Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures. Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards. Role holders may be required to cross check and validate work completed by colleagues. Collecting and assembling information For returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports etc. Work may require interpretation of source materials, preparation of bundles, chasing. Role holders will need to modify and adjust information and make decisions to allow work to be completed. Role holders will need to collect and assemble information to prepare for and run the daily TIB meeting, as required Undertaking calculations Produce basic statistical analysis reports and where required, process financial information. Checking the work of others, updating records, assessing the value of goods and/or property, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, information gathering and running straightforward reports. Spending limited sums of money on behalf of an office or unit. Calculate the anticipated numbers of Jurors to be called and manage the numbers to be as efficient as possible Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and Organisations Communicate and work with the Judiciary, Magistracy, the Cluster Managers, Court staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. To deliver a helpful, prompt, polite and "right first time" service to our internal and external customers Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A -C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or Administrative experience. Relevant computer skills to undertake the level of work required. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Operations Director Sector - Facilities Management Salary - c£80,000 Location - North England The Role This position offers full responsibility for overseeing a cluster of contracts within a defined territory in the North of England, ensuring smooth delivery, strong results, and consistently high standards across all sites. You ll guide a network of senior and mid-level managers, creating clarity, ownership, and a high-performance mindset throughout the region. The role combines strategic oversight with practical involvement, requiring someone who can influence outcomes both on the ground and at a leadership level. A major focus of the role is commercial performance. You ll interpret financial reports, spot patterns, and identify areas for improvement, turning complex figures into practical steps that enhance profitability and efficiency. You ll also contribute to securing and maintaining business, playing an active role in onboarding new contracts and strengthening long-term partnerships with key clients. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day performance across multiple locations within your region - North Englanf Ensure consistent standards and service quality across all operations Lead, mentor, and support a team of senior managers Take accountability for financial results, including cost control and profitability Review financial data to uncover risks and opportunities Convert insights into clear operational actions Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams Contribute to new contract launches and renewal processes Promote a culture focused on ownership, teamwork, and ongoing improvement Maintain adherence to safety, compliance, and operational policies Candidate Profile You bring significant experience leading complex, multi-location operations and thrive in environments where pace and performance matter. You re comfortable working with financial information and using it to guide decisions and influence outcomes. Rather than simply reviewing numbers, you actively use them to shape strategy and improve results. You re an effective leader who can engage, challenge, and inspire others, balancing big-picture thinking with a willingness to get involved when needed. What You ll Bring Demonstrated success in a senior operational leadership role, ideally across multiple sites Experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams Strong ability to interpret financial reports and drive performance improvements Commercial mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes Skill in translating data into practical, results-driven actions Strong communication and relationship-building abilities A proactive and solution-oriented approach Confidence to make decisions, influence direction, and lead change

A unique opportunity to join a passionate team of staff in an exciting and rewarding environment as Assistant Cluster Facilities Manager, part of the Oasis Property & Estates Team at Oasis Academy Short Heath. Property and Estates provide a vital service to our educational environments and are a group of property experts who understand the challenges and demands of running an educational estate. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable Assistant Cluster Facilities Manager to join us in creating an outstanding centre of educational excellence at Oasis Academy Short Heath. The successful candidate will be a passionate and driven individual with good communication, practical and organizational skills, and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities. The Property and Estates team offer the Academy an outstanding day to day service of managing and up keeping the grounds and the buildings. The team also maintains a high level of Health and Safety and Compliance. As a Assistant Cluster Facilities Manager you will play an instrumental part in the daily operations of the Academy and management of the Facilities Team. To view the full list of responsibilities and selection criteria please download the job description. Safeguarding Statement: Short Heath Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Job Summary To work in a nominated Cluster area. To raise achievement and diminishing differences between vulnerable groups. To provide dedicated support and practical advice across the early years sector, ensuring the quality and effectiveness of quality first inclusive practices and SEND Support is effective for individual children. To work directly with individual children and families to raise aspirations and promote inclusion. To support implementation of improved working practices across Dudley early years provisions and schools, offering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), namely childminders, pre-schools, day nurseries, Reception Year in schools, To ensure: The identification of young children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is accurate and effective. Assessment and provision to meet needs of children and young people who have SEND are effective Outcomes for children and young people who have SEND are improved. To be a champion for Dudley children with SEND, to secure their well-being and ensure that they achieve the best possible outcomes from starting points. Through strong collaboration with partners and providers across the local area, ensure the support and advice for children with SEND is of the highest quality possible and that children who need help, have access to the right services at the right time throughout the continuum of provision. To support the delivery of Dudley's Integrated Early Years Service Strategy for support and intervention across the early years sector and support the agreed policies and practice for support and intervention. Within a cluster area the post is responsible for: Delivering improvements in working practices that promote Dudley's shared vision of inclusion across the continuum of provision, to ensure the needs of children and who have SEND are being met and outcomes are improved. Carrying out the Initial Assessment of Need process for an allocation of individual children referred into the Service, at both SEND support and Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) level, in both the home environment and education setting (childminder, pre-school, day nursery or Reception class in school) as required. Working in partnership with the parent/carers, setting/school staff and other professionals who know the child to write a SEND Support Plan, identifying appropriate outcomes for the child and family, in collaboration with others. Planning and co-ordinating the support required for the child, family and setting, as detailed in the SEND Support Plan. This will include decision making on type and amount of SEND provision required within the home, pre-school setting or school. Ensuring all individual child records, service transition lists, safeguarding register and setting spread sheets are accurate and kept updated in a timely way Leading on the planning, delivery and evaluation of parent/child/practitioner support groups in liaison with senior managers, others on the team and other agencies such as health and Family Centre staff. Providing effective support and challenge, so that pre-schools and schools develop skills, knowledge and increased confidence in meeting needs of children with SEND. Provide advice and strategies that enable children who have SEND to access the EYFS curriculum ensuring full participation in the life of the setting/school. Deliver bespoke on-site training for 'priority' pre-schools and schools. Work in partnership across the local area, supporting the development of an 'Early Identification System' that ensures placement for children in the EYFS stage in mainstream settings (home, pre-schools, nurseries, schools) remain secure, resulting in a reduction in the need for changes in placements and successful transition to Dudley mainstream and specialist school placements. Promote an inclusive 'Communication Friendly' approach in all EYFS pre-school and school settings, ensuring that SEND provision is embedded in whole setting development with strategic ownership from setting leaders and the promotion of joint practice development between EYFS settings. Being responsible for the day-to-day management of a caseload of children with special educational needs with the support of the Team Leader - School Readiness. Support the development of effective coordinated and integrated services for children in the EYFS who have SEND. Ensuring that each child's experiences and successes are recorded and facilitate joint assessments with other professionals where appropriate. Requirements Early Years Degree or teaching qualification Experience of contributing to a successful Ofsted Inspection leading to a 'Good or better outcome' Experience of involvement with working with children with SEND E.G Autism Spectrum Disorder Substantial experience of direct work with individual children and families to raise aspirations and promote inclusion. Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Hours per week 37 Project Title: Gut microbial colonization and adaptation to the human host. Months Duration: 24 Job Description Applications are invited for a Research Scientist to join the Laboratory of Prof Hildebrand in the Food, Microbes and Health programme at Quadram Institute Bioscience (QIB), Norwich, UK. The project will investigate how bacterial genomes evolve in closely related family members, focusing on adaptation through genetic mutation and DNA modification using 3rd generation DNA sequencing from hundreds of faecal metagenomes. Main Purpose of the Job The ideal candidate will have experience working with metagenomic data, understanding the gut ecosystem, and knowledge of bacterial evolution. Expertise in bioinformatics, cohort management, population genetics, or comparative genomics is highly desirable. The role involves quantifying adaptive processes that microbial strains undergo over short and long time spans, analysing genome plasticity via classical bioinformatics, and tracking DNA modifications across metagenomes. Key Relationships The post holder will work closely with group members, line manager Dr Fal k Hildebrand (Group Leader), and key collaborators. Supervision of junior members and representation at trainings are expected. Direct access to PacBio/ONT, Hi C and single cell sequencing facilities and the UK's largest HPC cluster at the NRP is provided. Main Activities & Responsibilities 35%: Analyse pro and eukaryotic MAGs from gut metagenomes, their community structure and functional potential. 35%: Investigate microbial adaptation in time series metagenomes using population genetics. Develop analytical workflows to integrate DNA mutations and modifications. 20%: Cohort related tasks on the established cohort (logistics, recruitment, ethics). 5%: Support the group with outreach, student supervision, and grant writing. 5%: Other duties as agreed with the line manager, such as contributing to institute committees. Education & Qualifications Requirement: PhD in Bioinformatics, Population Genetics, Ecology or Microbiology, or equivalent experience - essential. Specialist Knowledge & Skills Programming skills (C++, Perl, Python or R) - essential. Ability to work independently on research projects - essential. Initiative, desire to learn, innovate and step outside comfort zone - essential. Problem solving and troubleshooting - essential. DNA sequencing related bioinformatics - essential. Proven track record of relevant research output - essential. Lab member supervision experience - essential. Grant writing - essential. Metagenomics or population genetics experience - desirable. Previous cohort supervision or creation - desirable. Experience with DNA mutations or modifications (bioinformatics) - desirable. Interpersonal & Communication Skills Excellent written and oral communication - essential. Promotes and strives for continuous improvement - essential. Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work alone and as part of a team - essential. Reliable and conscientious - essential. Additional Requirements Attention to detail - essential. Promotes equality and values diversity - essential. Will embrace the expected values and behaviours of all staff - essential. Willingness to work outside standard hours when required - essential. Willingness to undertake necessary training for the role - essential. The closing date for applications will be 17 May 2026. Interviews are planned for the week commencing 1 June 2026. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sectors of society. The Institute supports equality of opportunity within the workplace and expects all employees to share and display these values. To support our commitment, we have a range of family, faith and diversity friendly working arrangements to help all staff achieve excellence in their area of work. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this vacancy. The Quadram Institute Bioscience is a registered charity (No. ) and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Company description: Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome. Job description: Based - Ashford, Kent, TN24 0LU Permanent, Full Time Competitive package including car allowance, bonus and private medical insurance We're looking for a Site Finance Manager to play a key role within Supply Chain Finance at our Ashford manufacturing site, partnering closely with the Site Leadership Team to drive performance, insight and decision making. Reporting into the Manufacturing Financial Controller as part of our three-site grocery cluster, you'll combine strong financial control with commercial insight, supporting a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment within one of the UK's largest food businesses. What you'll be doing Acting as a trusted finance partner to the Site Leadership Team and Factory General Manager Owning site financial control, reporting, forecasting and budgeting cycles Leading weekly and monthly performance reporting, including KPIs, forecasts and variance analysis Driving cost control, productivity and performance improvement across the site Supporting strategic decision making through detailed analysis, modelling and business cases Managing product costing, COGS analysis and margin impact Leading the month-end close and ensuring compliance with internal controls and audit requirements Developing and managing a Management Accountant on site Playing an active role as a member of the Site SLT, contributing beyond finance What we're looking for Fully qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA Strong experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable operating at pace Advanced SAP and Excel capability Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Strong analytical skills and ability to meet tight deadlines What success looks like You'll quickly establish yourself as a key member of the site leadership team, operating with autonomy, providing clear and credible financial insight, and positively influencing operational and strategic decisions.

Operations Director Sector - Facilities Management Salary - c£80,000 Location - North England The Role This position offers full responsibility for overseeing a cluster of contracts within a defined territory in the North of England, ensuring smooth delivery, strong results, and consistently high standards across all sites. You ll guide a network of senior and mid-level managers, creating clarity, ownership, and a high-performance mindset throughout the region. The role combines strategic oversight with practical involvement, requiring someone who can influence outcomes both on the ground and at a leadership level. A major focus of the role is commercial performance. You ll interpret financial reports, spot patterns, and identify areas for improvement, turning complex figures into practical steps that enhance profitability and efficiency. You ll also contribute to securing and maintaining business, playing an active role in onboarding new contracts and strengthening long-term partnerships with key clients. Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day performance across multiple locations within your region - North Englanf Ensure consistent standards and service quality across all operations Lead, mentor, and support a team of senior managers Take accountability for financial results, including cost control and profitability Review financial data to uncover risks and opportunities Convert insights into clear operational actions Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams Contribute to new contract launches and renewal processes Promote a culture focused on ownership, teamwork, and ongoing improvement Maintain adherence to safety, compliance, and operational policies Candidate Profile You bring significant experience leading complex, multi-location operations and thrive in environments where pace and performance matter. You re comfortable working with financial information and using it to guide decisions and influence outcomes. Rather than simply reviewing numbers, you actively use them to shape strategy and improve results. You re an effective leader who can engage, challenge, and inspire others, balancing big-picture thinking with a willingness to get involved when needed. What You ll Bring Demonstrated success in a senior operational leadership role, ideally across multiple sites Experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams Strong ability to interpret financial reports and drive performance improvements Commercial mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes Skill in translating data into practical, results-driven actions Strong communication and relationship-building abilities A proactive and solution-oriented approach Confidence to make decisions, influence direction, and lead change

Oracle DBA/MySQL - Bristol £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits We are currently looking for a MySQL/Oracle Database Admin to join the Database support team. Within this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of a large-scale enterprise Servers. Duties Focusing on scalability, integrity, performance, availability, security, monitoring and troubleshooting of core DB clusters Owning core database clusters in Production as well as on a wide range of technologies Reporting into the Operations Manager and working alongside the Senior DBA Memory usage. Physical I/O tuning. Lock monitoring. Database resource utilization. Skills Understanding CI/CD Principles Professional experience with Oracle Professional experience with MSSQL Professional experience with PostgreSQL Professional experience with MySQL Experience of Linux based platforms Experience of Hardware support Experience of Puppet, Chef or Ansible Experience of OEM Experience of working to Agile principles Cloud Platforms Windows Server 2008/2012/2016

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for fitness? Join the UK's number one fitness brand and favourite gym as a Gym Manager. Annual Salary - £33,192 Employee Benefits: Contracted salary, (40 hours per week) 33 days of annual leave allowance (Including bank holidays). With an additional day of leave for your birthday. Bonus Scheme Life assurance Funded first aid qualification. Free gym membership for a friend or family member. Group exercise training. Industry leading management development training courses. The Role: A varied role, with responsibility for everything from financials to people development, you will focus on the following: Drive the performance of your gym by investing time in the detail, setting action plans for improvement and always ensuring a safe & legal environment. Foster a positive and motivating work environment. Establish a highly engaged team of Personal Trainer/Fitness Coaches and an Assistant Gym Manager; understand what motivates each of them, coach and develop your team to enhance their skills and career growth. Recruit Personal Trainer/ Fitness coaches and proactively find new ways to bring in new talent. Deliver an excellent member experience in your club through a constant focus on service and standards. Group Exercise: manage and improve GEX offering within the gym. Reporting into a Cluster Manager, you will be part of a talented team of Gym Managers and fitness professionals focussed on creating an exceptional member experience and first class standards. You will play a key part in creating a great place to work - and workout - for both your team and gym members. You will manage a team within your own club but will be expected to build close working relationships with other Gym Managers within your cluster, working together to strengthen performance across the area. If this sounds like your perfect next role, here's what we're looking for: Previous management experience and a passion for fitness and wellbeing. Someone who embodies our mantra of 'Everybody Welcome' in all that they do. A passion for supporting people reach their full potential. You'll be comfortable with managing budgets, financial reporting and inventory. A desire to do the right thing. Driving results is important - and how you do this - with resilience, confidence, and integrity is equally vital to success in this role. A L2 qualification in gym instructing, and experience teaching group exercise.

Senior ICT Engineer Location: Belfast Job Type: Full-time Salary: £c45,000 per annum REED Technology are delighted to partner with a fantastic organisation who are seeking a Senior ICT Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing day-to-day support for our ICT Services Infrastructure and assisting our customers as directed by the Line Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of technical tasks, from design and implementation to customer support and training. Responsibilities: Design, implement, configure, and support company ICT Infrastructure & Applications. Provide customer-facing ICT solutions design and sales support. Manage technical support desk operations for company Server/Desktop/Laptop infrastructure. Oversee patching server and client side, implementation of company antivirus policy, backups, and desktop management policies for both Atlas and its customers. Install, maintain, and support deployed solutions, including internal training. Serve as the technical lead on ICT services product portfolio. Support other Engineers and contribute to the long-term development and expansion of the ICT Team. Ensure that customers receive the correct products to meet their specific requirements and understand the benefits through effective training and support. Plan and organise travel and accommodation for site visits in accordance with company procedures. Complete documentation and reporting for the installation, configuration, and commissioning of solutions. Ensure complete customer satisfaction in all aspects of work carried out. Participate in a 24-hour call-out rota and provide office-based technical support as required. Skills: Proven experience in ICT infrastructure design, implementation, and support. Strong customer service orientation and experience in a customer-facing role. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks effectively. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Familiarity with ISO9001:2015 and ISO27001:2022 standards. Full clean current motor vehicle driving license Essential criteria Degree or equivalent in an ICT or related area and current Microsoft 365 and VMware accreditations. VMware, Microsoft Server, Microsoft Exchange, Intune, Entra & SharePoint Minimum of 5 years proven experience of internal and customer facing field service, installation, configuration and maintenance of VMware, VMware clusters and Microsoft server based solutions, Microsoft Office365 & Migrations. Proven ability of solution design and customer facing technical sales support and solution design. Proven ability of incident management and fault diagnostic. Demonstrable ability to successfully receive technical training subsequently Evidence of ability to investigate issues, analyse and present options for achieving resolution. Desirable Deployment experience of Microsoft and VMware based solutions Experience with VSAN, VEEAM, Microsoft Hyper-V, SAN's Current VMware, Microsoft & VEEAM accreditations. Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional growth and development. Supportive team environment. Participation in comprehensive training and development programs. To apply for the Senior ICT Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Oracle DBA / MySQL - Bristol £60,000 - £70,000 + Benefits We are currently looking for a MySQL / Oracle Database Admin to join the Database support team. Within this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and support of a large-scale enterprise servers. Duties Focusing on scalability, integrity, performance, availability, security, monitoring and troubleshooting of core DB clusters Owning core database clusters in Production as well as on a wide range of technologies Reporting into the Operations Manager and working alongside the Senior DBA Memory usage. Physical I/O tuning. Lock monitoring. Database resource utilization. Skills Understanding CI\CD Principles Professional experience with Oracle Professional experience with MSSQL Professional experience with PostgreSQL Professional experience with MySQL Experience of Linux based platforms Experience of Hardware support Experience of Puppet, Chef or Ansible Experience of OEM Experience of working to Agile principles Cloud Platforms Windows Server 2008/2012/2016