Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
May 29, 2026
Full time
Summary: This key role will play a critical part in bringing technical, long-term water supply-demand strategies to life for the public and our stakeholders. Working closely with the Water Resources team, you will be responsible for the statutory consultation surrounding two of our key statutory plans - the Water Resources Management Plan and Drought Plan. You'll use your engagement skills to transform complex technical information into accessible, transparent, and engaging information for stakeholders, customers, and the media through various different channels. Main responsibilities: Creating and implementing an integrated communications strategy to support delivery of the Drought Plan and Water Resources Management Plan objectives and their input into the Business Plan process. Translating technical information into engaging content for internal and external audiences. Produce Non-Technical summaries required for consultations. Devising and delivering statutory public consultations. Devising, managing and evaluating a programme of events for customers and stakeholders, promotional media, press activity and other communications. Be responsible for organising and attending any workshops, community briefings, presentations, meetings and events in and out of normal office hours to assist with the successful delivery of the communication aspects of both plans. Developing high quality communications collateral including, but not limited to, briefings, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials and social media content. Working with internal stakeholders to agree priorities, key messages and the annual programme of events, meetings and other communications activities. Representing the business and working alongside our partners at Water Resources South East to support regional water resources and drought planning and engagement. Manage a range of suppliers and external parties to deliver the communications and events programme and statutory consultations, such as graphic designers, photographers, videographers and communications agencies. Brief media spokespeople ahead of radio and TV interviews. Answer and respond to media calls during office hours, escalating where appropriate. Help identify, write press releases and manage news stories for South East Water. Update the South East Water website and social media content in particular when promoting news stories or during emergency incidents. Participate in the Communications out-of-hours service on a shared rota basis responding to media enquiries and assisting the management of crisis communications. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree-level qualification in a Communications, PR discipline and/or at least three years' relevant experience. A background in an environmental science discipline would be advantageous. Full driving licence. Be adept at pivoting between multiple projects, sometimes with competing needs, to produce appropriate and high-quality communications outputs to deadline. Have a keen eye for detail and competent at drafting accurate customer and stakeholder communications materials required for a project or event, including, but not limited to; developing, managing and evaluating statutory consultations, communications plans and evaluations, briefing notes, statements, press releases, presentations, exhibition materials, translating complex information into non-technical documentation, articles, advertising, website copy, FAQs and social media content such as videos. Able to use a range of digital tools, including but not limited to, social media, email marketing/newsletter, website content management system and public relations management software. Crisis Communications. Experience of communications planning, event management, stakeholder engagement and media relations. Experience of successfully delivering statutory consultations as well as stakeholder engagement within an environmental context would be advantageous. Knowledge of water resources and the water, environmental and/or agricultural industry would be advantageous. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £36,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
Oxford, Oxfordshire
I m looking to hear from a passionate Volunteering Development Lead, who is keen to join a fantastic charity at an exciting point of growth, in a permanent role which is central to how the charity evolves and grows volunteering. You will be an experienced project lead and good relationship manager who will design, test and scale new models of volunteering that help reach more people, increase flexibility, broaden demographic and create meaningful ways for individuals to get involved. This is an exciting project lead role with a strong mandate to innovate and flexibility to be creative. Spanning innovation, collaboration and delivery, you ll help bring people and ideas together. You ll spot where volunteers can make the biggest impact and support colleagues to put new approaches into practice with confidence. The position requires travel across England and Wales, where you will enjoy meeting volunteers, having a presence at events, delivering talks, and being a go to contact for volunteers to learn about the charity and feel supported. Therefore, the ability to travel is essential (it is seasonal, but can be weekly at most). Flexibility is needed - Out of hours work is often needed on weekends, and evenings. In return the charity provides a flexible, understanding, supporting working environment, TOIL and flexibility in work hours in the working week. Essential experience: Volunteering project management experience. Confident in leading new and untested development and building new opportunities from scratch. Strong knowledge of volunteer management, best practice, and policy. Experience designing and delivering training or workshops. Good digital literacy, experience using MS Office and CRM, and volunteer portals. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays. A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales, will be required. This is a dynamic role suited to someone energetic, creative and comfortable turning ideas into action. For more information, please get in touch. Salary £35,000-£38,000. Plus car allowance, and great benefits, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Location- Hybrid. You will be expected in the Oxford office 2 days a week every fortnight. These can be consecutive days or ad-hoc, the key office day is Thursday. Permanent role, full-time hours (35 hour week), open to flexible working hours. Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis . Apply now to Harris Hill. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
May 27, 2026
Full time
I m looking to hear from a passionate Volunteering Development Lead, who is keen to join a fantastic charity at an exciting point of growth, in a permanent role which is central to how the charity evolves and grows volunteering. You will be an experienced project lead and good relationship manager who will design, test and scale new models of volunteering that help reach more people, increase flexibility, broaden demographic and create meaningful ways for individuals to get involved. This is an exciting project lead role with a strong mandate to innovate and flexibility to be creative. Spanning innovation, collaboration and delivery, you ll help bring people and ideas together. You ll spot where volunteers can make the biggest impact and support colleagues to put new approaches into practice with confidence. The position requires travel across England and Wales, where you will enjoy meeting volunteers, having a presence at events, delivering talks, and being a go to contact for volunteers to learn about the charity and feel supported. Therefore, the ability to travel is essential (it is seasonal, but can be weekly at most). Flexibility is needed - Out of hours work is often needed on weekends, and evenings. In return the charity provides a flexible, understanding, supporting working environment, TOIL and flexibility in work hours in the working week. Essential experience: Volunteering project management experience. Confident in leading new and untested development and building new opportunities from scratch. Strong knowledge of volunteer management, best practice, and policy. Experience designing and delivering training or workshops. Good digital literacy, experience using MS Office and CRM, and volunteer portals. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays. A full UK driving licence, as travel within England and Wales, will be required. This is a dynamic role suited to someone energetic, creative and comfortable turning ideas into action. For more information, please get in touch. Salary £35,000-£38,000. Plus car allowance, and great benefits, including 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Location- Hybrid. You will be expected in the Oxford office 2 days a week every fortnight. These can be consecutive days or ad-hoc, the key office day is Thursday. Permanent role, full-time hours (35 hour week), open to flexible working hours. Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis . Apply now to Harris Hill. As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Local Growth Officer Romford District Location: Home-based within Romford District or nearby area, with regular travel and working across venues in Romford District, and occasional travel to Gilwell Park Salary: £33,476 per year, Band E, Level 3, inc. Of OLW Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required. Contract: Fixed term 2 years About the role We re looking for a proactive and community-focused Local Growth Officer to help grow and strengthen Scouting across Romford District. Working closely with local volunteers and communities, you ll support the development of new Scout sections, recruit and support volunteers, deliver engagement events, and help create more opportunities for young people to access skills for life. This is a varied and rewarding role where you ll work collaboratively to grow inclusive Scouting provision across the District and support sustainable local growth. What you ll do as our Local Growth Officer: Support the growth of Scouting across Romford District. Recruit, support, and engage volunteers. Help open new Scout sections and grow existing groups. Deliver community engagement activities, events, and workshops. Support inclusive practices and engagement with diverse communities. Work with volunteers to develop sustainable growth plans. About you You ll be organised, confident in communicating with a wide range of people, and able to manage projects independently while working as part of a wider team. You may have experience in: Volunteer or community engagement Working with young people Event delivery or partnership working Facilitating workshops or presentations Using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams Benefits We re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide. 28 days holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years service, plus extra days at Christmas Flexible working hours and hybrid options Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary Family-friendly employer with generous family leave Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub For a full list of our benefits, click . Closing date for applications : 23:59 Sunday 21st June 2026 Date to be confirmed, we are aiming to hold interviews between 10th and 22nd July in person at Gilwell Park. Strictly no agencies. The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
May 26, 2026
Full time
Local Growth Officer Romford District Location: Home-based within Romford District or nearby area, with regular travel and working across venues in Romford District, and occasional travel to Gilwell Park Salary: £33,476 per year, Band E, Level 3, inc. Of OLW Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week - Evening and occasional weekend work required. Contract: Fixed term 2 years About the role We re looking for a proactive and community-focused Local Growth Officer to help grow and strengthen Scouting across Romford District. Working closely with local volunteers and communities, you ll support the development of new Scout sections, recruit and support volunteers, deliver engagement events, and help create more opportunities for young people to access skills for life. This is a varied and rewarding role where you ll work collaboratively to grow inclusive Scouting provision across the District and support sustainable local growth. What you ll do as our Local Growth Officer: Support the growth of Scouting across Romford District. Recruit, support, and engage volunteers. Help open new Scout sections and grow existing groups. Deliver community engagement activities, events, and workshops. Support inclusive practices and engagement with diverse communities. Work with volunteers to develop sustainable growth plans. About you You ll be organised, confident in communicating with a wide range of people, and able to manage projects independently while working as part of a wider team. You may have experience in: Volunteer or community engagement Working with young people Event delivery or partnership working Facilitating workshops or presentations Using digital platforms such as Microsoft Teams Benefits We re proud to be an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations nationwide. 28 days holiday, rising to 32 days after 2 years service, plus extra days at Christmas Flexible working hours and hybrid options Work in a way that suits you, your role, and your department Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary Family-friendly employer with generous family leave Learning and development opportunities via our internal learning hub For a full list of our benefits, click . Closing date for applications : 23:59 Sunday 21st June 2026 Date to be confirmed, we are aiming to hold interviews between 10th and 22nd July in person at Gilwell Park. Strictly no agencies. The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Viridien () is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated HPC Hardware Engineer to join our UK Data Centre team. In this role, you will play a key part in the development, implementation, and support of High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with hardware and cloud technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to the future of HPC and Cloud solutions at Viridien. Key Responsibilities Hardware Maintenance & Support: CPU/GPU, oil-immersion servers, air-cooled servers, storage systems, interactive servers, and infrastructure services. Hardware Lifecycle Management: Installation, decommissioning, spare parts handling, and lease oversight. Data Centre Operations: Rack cabling standards, equipment audits, IT workshop upkeep, and documentation management. Service Management: Incident, problem, and change management with a focus on continual improvement. Collaboration & Projects: Contribute to system and application deployments, participate in technical meetings, and support troubleshooting activities. Qualifications and Experience Required BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems (minimum 2-3 years of experience). Strong knowledge of Linux distributions. IT literacy with basic troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork abilities. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn. Preferred Experience with HPC system architecture (compute and/or storage). Exposure to Systems Administration and scripting languages. Familiarity with Open Source analytics and monitoring tools. Understanding of computational thinking and modern data centre practices. Why work at Viridien? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Highly attractive bonus scheme Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program Company pension with generous employer contribution Wellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health Onsite gym facility A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more! Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year Cycle purchase scheme Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages We are Flexible Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice! Relaxed dress code policy Learning and Development At Viridien, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver. Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of Viridien developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub. We Care about the Environment We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Viridien () is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated HPC Hardware Engineer to join our UK Data Centre team. In this role, you will play a key part in the development, implementation, and support of High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with hardware and cloud technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to the future of HPC and Cloud solutions at Viridien. Key Responsibilities Hardware Maintenance & Support: CPU/GPU, oil-immersion servers, air-cooled servers, storage systems, interactive servers, and infrastructure services. Hardware Lifecycle Management: Installation, decommissioning, spare parts handling, and lease oversight. Data Centre Operations: Rack cabling standards, equipment audits, IT workshop upkeep, and documentation management. Service Management: Incident, problem, and change management with a focus on continual improvement. Collaboration & Projects: Contribute to system and application deployments, participate in technical meetings, and support troubleshooting activities. Qualifications and Experience Required BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems (minimum 2-3 years of experience). Strong knowledge of Linux distributions. IT literacy with basic troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork abilities. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn. Preferred Experience with HPC system architecture (compute and/or storage). Exposure to Systems Administration and scripting languages. Familiarity with Open Source analytics and monitoring tools. Understanding of computational thinking and modern data centre practices. Why work at Viridien? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Highly attractive bonus scheme Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program Company pension with generous employer contribution Wellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health Onsite gym facility A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more! Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year Cycle purchase scheme Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages We are Flexible Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice! Relaxed dress code policy Learning and Development At Viridien, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver. Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of Viridien developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub. We Care about the Environment We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
Wiltshire College & University Centre
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Brickwork Technician Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire Salary: £24,331 rising to £24,841 per annum (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Closing Date: 21st October Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Brickwork Technician to join our team. About Us: Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students. Brickwork Technician - The Role: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Brickwork Technician to join our dedicated Construction team at Wiltshire College & University Centre. Whether you are an experienced tradesperson or someone looking to step into education support, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact. Brickwork Technician - Key Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain materials, tools, and equipment for brickwork sessions. Support lecturers in delivering practical classes by ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Help maintain a safe, tidy, and inspiring learning environment. Assist students with practical tasks and reinforce health & safety best practices. Brickwork Technician You What we are looking for: An NVQ Level 2 or above in Brickwork or a related field. A background in bricklaying or general construction. A good understanding of workshop tools, equipment, and health & safety procedures. A practical, organised mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Great communication and teamwork abilities. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to play a vital role in shaping the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Brickwork Technician - Benefits: - Competitive salary - 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period - Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Discounts with a wide variety of retailers - Free onsite car parking Brickwork Technician Application Process: Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education . This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities. To submit your application for this exciting Brickwork Technician opportunity, please click Apply now. PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Brickwork Technician Location: Chippenham, Wiltshire Salary: £24,331 rising to £24,841 per annum (Professional Services Grade 4 & 4a) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Closing Date: 21st October Wiltshire College & University Centre have an exciting opportunity for a Brickwork Technician to join our team. About Us: Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four main campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our campuses deliver a diversity of facilities from the country estate and farm of our Lackham campus to new hi-tech digital and state of the art facilities at our Trowbridge, Salisbury and Chippenham sites. We have invested £65 million in our estate over the past 10 years. Our turnover is £45 million per annum and growing, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students. Brickwork Technician - The Role: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Brickwork Technician to join our dedicated Construction team at Wiltshire College & University Centre. Whether you are an experienced tradesperson or someone looking to step into education support, this role offers a hands-on opportunity to make a real impact. Brickwork Technician - Key Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain materials, tools, and equipment for brickwork sessions. Support lecturers in delivering practical classes by ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Help maintain a safe, tidy, and inspiring learning environment. Assist students with practical tasks and reinforce health & safety best practices. Brickwork Technician You What we are looking for: An NVQ Level 2 or above in Brickwork or a related field. A background in bricklaying or general construction. A good understanding of workshop tools, equipment, and health & safety procedures. A practical, organised mindset with strong problem-solving skills. Great communication and teamwork abilities. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys working with their hands and wants to play a vital role in shaping the next generation of skilled tradespeople. Brickwork Technician - Benefits: - Competitive salary - 30 days annual leave for Professional Service Staff plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period - Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - Discounts with a wide variety of retailers - Free onsite car parking Brickwork Technician Application Process: Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education . This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities. To submit your application for this exciting Brickwork Technician opportunity, please click Apply now. PLEASE NOTE: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Viridien () is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated HPC Hardware Engineer to join our UK Data Centre team. In this role, you will play a key part in the development, implementation, and support of High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with hardware and cloud technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to the future of HPC and Cloud solutions at Viridien. Key Responsibilities Hardware Maintenance & Support: CPU/GPU, oil-immersion servers, air-cooled servers, storage systems, interactive servers, and infrastructure services. Hardware Lifecycle Management: Installation, decommissioning, spare parts handling, and lease oversight. Data Centre Operations: Rack cabling standards, equipment audits, IT workshop upkeep, and documentation management. Service Management: Incident, problem, and change management with a focus on continual improvement. Collaboration & Projects: Contribute to system and application deployments, participate in technical meetings, and support troubleshooting activities. Qualifications and Experience Required BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems (minimum 2-3 years of experience). Strong knowledge of Linux distributions. IT literacy with basic troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork abilities. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn. Preferred Experience with HPC system architecture (compute and/or storage). Exposure to Systems Administration and scripting languages. Familiarity with Open Source analytics and monitoring tools. Understanding of computational thinking and modern data centre practices. Why work at Viridien? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Highly attractive bonus scheme Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program Company pension with generous employer contribution Wellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health Onsite gym facility A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more! Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year Cycle purchase scheme Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages We are Flexible Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice! Relaxed dress code policy Learning and Development At Viridien, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver. Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of Viridien developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub. We Care about the Environment We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Viridien () is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated HPC Hardware Engineer to join our UK Data Centre team. In this role, you will play a key part in the development, implementation, and support of High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with hardware and cloud technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to expand your technical expertise while contributing to the future of HPC and Cloud solutions at Viridien. Key Responsibilities Hardware Maintenance & Support: CPU/GPU, oil-immersion servers, air-cooled servers, storage systems, interactive servers, and infrastructure services. Hardware Lifecycle Management: Installation, decommissioning, spare parts handling, and lease oversight. Data Centre Operations: Rack cabling standards, equipment audits, IT workshop upkeep, and documentation management. Service Management: Incident, problem, and change management with a focus on continual improvement. Collaboration & Projects: Contribute to system and application deployments, participate in technical meetings, and support troubleshooting activities. Qualifications and Experience Required BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Computer Information Systems (minimum 2-3 years of experience). Strong knowledge of Linux distributions. IT literacy with basic troubleshooting skills. Excellent communication, customer service, and teamwork abilities. A proactive, problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn. Preferred Experience with HPC system architecture (compute and/or storage). Exposure to Systems Administration and scripting languages. Familiarity with Open Source analytics and monitoring tools. Understanding of computational thinking and modern data centre practices. Why work at Viridien? Competitive salary commensurate with experience Highly attractive bonus scheme Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program Company pension with generous employer contribution Wellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health Onsite gym facility A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more! Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year Cycle purchase scheme Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages We are Flexible Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice! Relaxed dress code policy Learning and Development At Viridien, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver. Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of Viridien developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub. We Care about the Environment We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises. We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.
