Executive Director Appointment - Chief People Officer Joining us on a twelve to eighteen month fixed term contract/secondment basis as our Chief People Officer, you will play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring our people feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver outstanding care. This is a pivotal Executive Board position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, where your leadership will influence culture, workforce transformation and long term organisational success. We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward thinking leader with a strong professional background in HR and Organisational Development. You will bring credibility, confidence and compassion, alongside substantial experience operating at Board level or as a Deputy with some board exposure with a proven track record of leading people functions in a large complex organisation. Your leadership will drive workforce transformation, enabling new ways of working that bring our Trust strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan to life and ensuring our communities not just today but for future generations to come. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, strengthening a culture that is empowering and genuinely committed to learning and improving. You will join an Executive Team united by a clear sense of purpose and a shared commitment to making University Hospitals Plymouth a great place to work and receive care. Main duties of the job Your Impact As Chief People Officer, you will: Champion and continue to embed our Trust Values, shaping a healthy, compassionate and inclusive culture where colleagues feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Lead workforce redesign and productivity programmes, ensuring our staffing models are fit for the future and aligned to clinical transformation and financial sustainability. Lead the development and delivery of a new, evidence-based People Strategy that strengthens and improves staff experience across the organisation. Drive the future transformation of People Services, using technology, automation and data-driven innovation to improve customer experience for staff and leaders. Advance system working, ensuring our organisation is an active and influential partner across the wider health and care landscape. Strengthen partnership working with trade unions, system partners and community organisations. Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and Board, influencing decision-making and shaping workforce strategy at the highest level. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities Workforce Transformation and Delivery Lead delivery of the workforce aspects of the NHS 10-year plan, including exploration and implementation of innovative workforce models that enable and empower left shift (out of hospital, prevention, community care) in partnership with clinical and operational leaders. Partner with system and regional HR leaders to share best practices and accelerate adoption of new workforce solutions. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion a Trust-wide approach to EDI, driving cultural change so University Hospitals Plymouth is an employer where everyone can thrive. Oversee the design and delivery of EDI programmes with impact, from recruitment practices to career progression pathways. Support the Trust in meeting and exceeding statutory equalities duties and foster a workplace free from discrimination and disadvantage. Integrate social value and anchor institution principlesusing the Trusts position to promote local employment, inequalities reduction, apprenticeships, and community impact. HR Systems, Processes, and Manager Empowerment Establish and embed consistently high standards of HR systems and processes that support managers to lead, develop, and support their teams. Drive continued digital innovation in HR, ensuring managers and staff have accessible and effective tools for people management across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with our CDIO on innovative models for process automation to enable more efficient ways of working. Leadership Capability Development Strengthen leadership and management capability at all levels of the Trust through targeted training, development programmes, and interventions. Develop and deliver succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles. Lead the Board and senior leadership team development, creating an environment of high trust, ambition, and accountability. Digital Transformation and Workforce Analytics Lead adoption of digital HR technologies (e.g., e-rostering, automation, AI-enabled talent management) to enhance operational efficiency and staff experience. Champion workforce analytics, using data to drive decisions on recruitment, retention, wellbeing, and productivity. Organisational Development Lead, model, and enable the Trusts journey toward inclusion and compassionate culturefrom strategy to delivery. Design and commission OD programmes and initiatives that drive organisational change, staff wellbeing and engagement, and outstanding patient care. Adapt reward and recognition frameworks to incentivise and embed Trust values. Teaching and Learning Work closely with the CMO and CNO to create an integrated Education and learning function catering for the needs of all sections of the workforce, to go live in 2026/7, ensuring excellence in clinical, managerial, and professional development. Forge strong partnerships with education providers and system partners to attract, retain, and continually develop the best talent. Workforce Planning and Performance Develop and deliver strategic and operational workforce plans, proactively forecasting needs now and for the future. Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for a diverse, skilled workforce. Monitor and report workforce performance metrics to Board and managers. Staff Voice and Co-production Promote productive partnership working with staff and trades unions. Lead improvements in staff satisfaction through regular engagement and responsive action. Amplify direct staff voice, involvement, and co-production in policy, practice, and culture, going beyond consultation to genuine empowerment. Provide professional leadership, vision, and direction for the Trusts Operational HR Services, Medical Workforce, Employee Relations, EDI, and Organisational Development. Advise the CEO, Board and senior leaders on sensitive workforce matters. Set and monitor the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and compliance in all people actions. Provide executive leadership for People workstreams and projects for the One Devon and working collaboratively with system partners across Devon and Cornwall and beyond. Contribute to and lead elements of the implementation of the system-wide People Plan. Proactively engage with the South West and national CPO networks to ensure engagement and relevant leaning from best practice. Executive Director Responsibilities Contribute fully to the Trusts overall strategy, Board effectiveness, and achievement of strategic and financial objectives including leadership of wider workstreams to support financial sustainability alongside delivery on year-on-year efficiencies within the workforce function. Maintain Board-level oversight and accountability for all corporate HR, organisational development, and EDI matters. Participate in the Executive Director on-call Rota. Maintain eligibility with Fit & Proper Persons Requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development, with project management/leadership being particularly desirable Good knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations CIPD Fellow Knowledge & Skills . click apply for full job details
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Executive Director Appointment - Chief People Officer Joining us on a twelve to eighteen month fixed term contract/secondment basis as our Chief People Officer, you will play a central role in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring our people feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver outstanding care. This is a pivotal Executive Board position, reporting directly to the Chief Executive, where your leadership will influence culture, workforce transformation and long term organisational success. We are seeking an inspiring, collaborative, and forward thinking leader with a strong professional background in HR and Organisational Development. You will bring credibility, confidence and compassion, alongside substantial experience operating at Board level or as a Deputy with some board exposure with a proven track record of leading people functions in a large complex organisation. Your leadership will drive workforce transformation, enabling new ways of working that bring our Trust strategy and the NHS 10-Year Plan to life and ensuring our communities not just today but for future generations to come. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead meaningful change, strengthening a culture that is empowering and genuinely committed to learning and improving. You will join an Executive Team united by a clear sense of purpose and a shared commitment to making University Hospitals Plymouth a great place to work and receive care. Main duties of the job Your Impact As Chief People Officer, you will: Champion and continue to embed our Trust Values, shaping a healthy, compassionate and inclusive culture where colleagues feel a sense of belonging and purpose. Lead workforce redesign and productivity programmes, ensuring our staffing models are fit for the future and aligned to clinical transformation and financial sustainability. Lead the development and delivery of a new, evidence-based People Strategy that strengthens and improves staff experience across the organisation. Drive the future transformation of People Services, using technology, automation and data-driven innovation to improve customer experience for staff and leaders. Advance system working, ensuring our organisation is an active and influential partner across the wider health and care landscape. Strengthen partnership working with trade unions, system partners and community organisations. Provide expert strategic advice to the Chief Executive and Board, influencing decision-making and shaping workforce strategy at the highest level. About us We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Job responsibilities Workforce Transformation and Delivery Lead delivery of the workforce aspects of the NHS 10-year plan, including exploration and implementation of innovative workforce models that enable and empower left shift (out of hospital, prevention, community care) in partnership with clinical and operational leaders. Partner with system and regional HR leaders to share best practices and accelerate adoption of new workforce solutions. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion a Trust-wide approach to EDI, driving cultural change so University Hospitals Plymouth is an employer where everyone can thrive. Oversee the design and delivery of EDI programmes with impact, from recruitment practices to career progression pathways. Support the Trust in meeting and exceeding statutory equalities duties and foster a workplace free from discrimination and disadvantage. Integrate social value and anchor institution principlesusing the Trusts position to promote local employment, inequalities reduction, apprenticeships, and community impact. HR Systems, Processes, and Manager Empowerment Establish and embed consistently high standards of HR systems and processes that support managers to lead, develop, and support their teams. Drive continued digital innovation in HR, ensuring managers and staff have accessible and effective tools for people management across the employee lifecycle. Work closely with our CDIO on innovative models for process automation to enable more efficient ways of working. Leadership Capability Development Strengthen leadership and management capability at all levels of the Trust through targeted training, development programmes, and interventions. Develop and deliver succession plans and talent pipelines for critical roles. Lead the Board and senior leadership team development, creating an environment of high trust, ambition, and accountability. Digital Transformation and Workforce Analytics Lead adoption of digital HR technologies (e.g., e-rostering, automation, AI-enabled talent management) to enhance operational efficiency and staff experience. Champion workforce analytics, using data to drive decisions on recruitment, retention, wellbeing, and productivity. Organisational Development Lead, model, and enable the Trusts journey toward inclusion and compassionate culturefrom strategy to delivery. Design and commission OD programmes and initiatives that drive organisational change, staff wellbeing and engagement, and outstanding patient care. Adapt reward and recognition frameworks to incentivise and embed Trust values. Teaching and Learning Work closely with the CMO and CNO to create an integrated Education and learning function catering for the needs of all sections of the workforce, to go live in 2026/7, ensuring excellence in clinical, managerial, and professional development. Forge strong partnerships with education providers and system partners to attract, retain, and continually develop the best talent. Workforce Planning and Performance Develop and deliver strategic and operational workforce plans, proactively forecasting needs now and for the future. Oversee recruitment and retention strategies for a diverse, skilled workforce. Monitor and report workforce performance metrics to Board and managers. Staff Voice and Co-production Promote productive partnership working with staff and trades unions. Lead improvements in staff satisfaction through regular engagement and responsive action. Amplify direct staff voice, involvement, and co-production in policy, practice, and culture, going beyond consultation to genuine empowerment. Provide professional leadership, vision, and direction for the Trusts Operational HR Services, Medical Workforce, Employee Relations, EDI, and Organisational Development. Advise the CEO, Board and senior leaders on sensitive workforce matters. Set and monitor the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and compliance in all people actions. Provide executive leadership for People workstreams and projects for the One Devon and working collaboratively with system partners across Devon and Cornwall and beyond. Contribute to and lead elements of the implementation of the system-wide People Plan. Proactively engage with the South West and national CPO networks to ensure engagement and relevant leaning from best practice. Executive Director Responsibilities Contribute fully to the Trusts overall strategy, Board effectiveness, and achievement of strategic and financial objectives including leadership of wider workstreams to support financial sustainability alongside delivery on year-on-year efficiencies within the workforce function. Maintain Board-level oversight and accountability for all corporate HR, organisational development, and EDI matters. Participate in the Executive Director on-call Rota. Maintain eligibility with Fit & Proper Persons Requirements. Person Specification Qualifications Educated to Master's degree level or equivalent Evidence of continuing professional development, with project management/leadership being particularly desirable Good knowledge of NHS regulatory frameworks, safety, financial procedures and statutory regulations CIPD Fellow Knowledge & Skills . click apply for full job details
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Permanent Contract To Start: March 2026 Ealing, W13 Are you a Home Manger looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our Outstanding Ofsted rated and CYPN award winning children s home in West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team. Home Manager Recruitment Pack About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities About the Role We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment. You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes. In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home. St Christopher s Academy Our 'St Christopher s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. The successful candidate will have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Prior experience in residential children s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility. A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people. Excellent leadership and staff management abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to deliver at least good in the home s Ofsted inspection. Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service. Flexibility, drive and resilience. This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks. In return we offer: Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including Young People s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through our newly launched St Christopher s Academy Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website . For assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience and qualifications 40 hours per week Monday to Friday Permanent Contract To Start: March 2026 Ealing, W13 Are you a Home Manger looking for your next challenge? We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our Outstanding Ofsted rated and CYPN award winning children s home in West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes. You will be supported by Deputy Managers, Team Leaders as well as the rest of the team. Home Manager Recruitment Pack About Us Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future. St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities About the Role We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do and as the Home Manager; you will be a key player in building and extending this commitment. You will lead and support a team: Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Workers and all committed to transforming lives and creating positive outcomes. In addition we have an in house team of Therapists providing support to staff and young people within the home. St Christopher s Academy Our 'St Christopher s Academy' ensures our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher s Academy, please visit our website. The successful candidate will have Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare and, be either working towards or has achieved the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. Prior experience in residential children s homes, including at least a year with staff supervision and management responsibility. A passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for young people. Excellent leadership and staff management abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to deliver at least good in the home s Ofsted inspection. Sound business awareness and a flair for promoting the service. Flexibility, drive and resilience. This role will involve some shift work plus some on call duties in the evening and at weekends. Applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS (police) checks. In return we offer: Salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture. 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata. Industry Leading training programme including Young People s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health, Social Pedagogy. Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme. UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support. Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers. Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK. Discretionary funded training programs. Employee Awards based on performance and length of service. Fantastic opportunities to develop your career through our newly launched St Christopher s Academy Recruitment Process At St Christopher s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements. Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting. Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. CV s will not be accepted. For the full Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website . For assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website. This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act occupational requirement . It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children. All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week Salary: £71,618 - £75,693 London-based employees receive an additional £3,217 London weighting. A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid - min. 2 days in office) or Remote (UK) Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process. As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. About the role This is a senior leadership role with national impact. As Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials, you will lead the design and delivery of the Commission's high-profile public awareness campaigns, ensuring voters across the UK have clear, accurate and timely information about elections and how to take part. You will also oversee the Commission's voter forms function, ensuring all materials meet legislative requirements, are accessible, and support both voters and electoral administrators. Key aspects of the role include: Setting the strategic direction for UK-wide public awareness campaigns, adapting content in response to legislative change, so that voters have accurate, up-to-date information. Leading the delivery of high-profile, multi-million-pound campaigns that drive voter registration, participation and engagement. Acting as the senior client for creative and media buying agencies, ensuring strong performance, evaluation and value for money. Overseeing the development and maintenance of accurate, accessible voter forms. Managing significant budgets, forecasting spend, and ensuring campaign activity remains within statutory limits. Providing inclusive, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in helping voters confidently participate in elections and in supporting the resilience of the UK's democratic system. About the team You will lead the Campaigns and Voter Materials Team, a specialist team combining expertise in public communications, marketing, and accessibility. The team works collaboratively across the Commission and with external partners to deliver campaigns and materials that are evidence-based, inclusive and trusted by voters and stakeholders. The culture is professional, supportive and outward-looking, with a strong focus on learning, innovation and continuous improvement. Who we're looking for This role would suit an experienced senior communications or campaigns leader who is motivated by public impact and complex national delivery. You are likely to bring: Significant experience leading large-scale public awareness or marketing campaigns, including paid-for advertising. Strong understanding of applying behavioural science and insight to improve campaign effectiveness. Proven experience managing agency contracts and complex supplier relationships. Confidence managing substantial budgets and operating within statutory or regulatory constraints. A track record of inclusive leadership, developing high-performing teams through change. The ability to interpret legislative or policy change and translate it into clear, effective public communications. Desirable: Behavioural change campaigns experience Agency experience of working with Public Sector Clients Central Government campaign experience Experience working in a regulated, public sector or politically sensitive environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. Why work for us? This is a rare opportunity to shape campaigns seen by millions of people across the UK and to make a direct contribution to democratic participation. We offer a strong total reward package, including: Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum) 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: Do not include: Your date of birth or age Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers A photo of yourself Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age There is no requirement to include your primary education details. Do include: Your employment history including employers and dates of employment Explanation for gaps in your history Your duties, responsibilities and achievements If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV. Supporting disabled applicants Key dates Application deadline: 18th January 2026 (23:59) Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 26th January 2026 Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing 2nd February 2026 Anticipated start date: 4th May 2026 Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week Salary: £71,618 - £75,693 London-based employees receive an additional £3,217 London weighting. A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually. Location: London, Cardiff, Belfast or Edinburgh (Hybrid - min. 2 days in office) or Remote (UK) Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28+ days holiday, and more. About the Electoral Commission The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process. As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. About the role This is a senior leadership role with national impact. As Head of Campaigns and Voter Materials, you will lead the design and delivery of the Commission's high-profile public awareness campaigns, ensuring voters across the UK have clear, accurate and timely information about elections and how to take part. You will also oversee the Commission's voter forms function, ensuring all materials meet legislative requirements, are accessible, and support both voters and electoral administrators. Key aspects of the role include: Setting the strategic direction for UK-wide public awareness campaigns, adapting content in response to legislative change, so that voters have accurate, up-to-date information. Leading the delivery of high-profile, multi-million-pound campaigns that drive voter registration, participation and engagement. Acting as the senior client for creative and media buying agencies, ensuring strong performance, evaluation and value for money. Overseeing the development and maintenance of accurate, accessible voter forms. Managing significant budgets, forecasting spend, and ensuring campaign activity remains within statutory limits. Providing inclusive, visible leadership to a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. This role plays a critical part in helping voters confidently participate in elections and in supporting the resilience of the UK's democratic system. About the team You will lead the Campaigns and Voter Materials Team, a specialist team combining expertise in public communications, marketing, and accessibility. The team works collaboratively across the Commission and with external partners to deliver campaigns and materials that are evidence-based, inclusive and trusted by voters and stakeholders. The culture is professional, supportive and outward-looking, with a strong focus on learning, innovation and continuous improvement. Who we're looking for This role would suit an experienced senior communications or campaigns leader who is motivated by public impact and complex national delivery. You are likely to bring: Significant experience leading large-scale public awareness or marketing campaigns, including paid-for advertising. Strong understanding of applying behavioural science and insight to improve campaign effectiveness. Proven experience managing agency contracts and complex supplier relationships. Confidence managing substantial budgets and operating within statutory or regulatory constraints. A track record of inclusive leadership, developing high-performing teams through change. The ability to interpret legislative or policy change and translate it into clear, effective public communications. Desirable: Behavioural change campaigns experience Agency experience of working with Public Sector Clients Central Government campaign experience Experience working in a regulated, public sector or politically sensitive environment would be advantageous, but is not essential. Why work for us? This is a rare opportunity to shape campaigns seen by millions of people across the UK and to make a direct contribution to democratic participation. We offer a strong total reward package, including: Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum) 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution) Study support for professional qualifications Ongoing learning and development opportunities Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more How to apply We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information: Do not include: Your date of birth or age Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers A photo of yourself Remove educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age There is no requirement to include your primary education details. Do include: Your employment history including employers and dates of employment Explanation for gaps in your history Your duties, responsibilities and achievements If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV. Supporting disabled applicants Key dates Application deadline: 18th January 2026 (23:59) Interviews (1st stage): Week commencing 26th January 2026 Interviews (2nd stage): Week commencing 2nd February 2026 Anticipated start date: 4th May 2026 Applicants applying for a London-based role should expect to attend interviews in person. For applicants in devolved nations, interviews may be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
Role: Call Centre Team Leader Location: Vauxhall London Salary: 33,000 & full benefits package Are you looking for a company that rewards you? A growing company that has a clear progression path? Do you enjoy managing people but miss talking to customers? This role combines both and you will be rewarded for your efforts The role of the Call Centre Team Leader Accountabilities & Deliverables of this Call Centre Team Leader Role requirements of a Call Centre Team Leader Leading the team to achieve target and hit SLA/KPIs. You will train, coach and mentor your team enabling them to meet targets whilst delivering exceptional customer service to customers. Ability to lead by example with high levels of customer service and closing skills. Constantly improves own and teams performance - lifts the performance of the team through effective documentation/driving performance and detailing employees improvement through development files. Sets plan for the week/month ahead based on current issues and analyses of previous week/month stats. Delivers weekly plans at health check meetings, through daily performance reviews and the delivery of work set by Call Manager. Utilises Coaching in 121s Ensures the relevant time is spent on employees' and Team's development, constantly reviews the performance of individuals, ensuring effective coaching is being conducted that relates to previous coaching sessions and is moving forward. Delivers documentation based on constant coaching and improvement of their team All paperwork is clear, concise, and legible with all areas completed for review by Senior Management. Personal Attributes of a Call Centre Team Leader Good understanding of telephony systems. Excellent communication skills - effective coaching skills; to have the ability to build relationships & can motivate employees. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft packages. Strong commercial awareness Proactive and decisive approach to problem solving. Strong organisational aptitude and proven time management skills. Please apply online for an immediate interview for this Contact Centre Team Leader role! Disclaimer CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting your CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, and all telephone calls may be recorded for training and auditing purposes, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system indefinitely. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 10 years inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database. This electronic message may contain proprietary and confidential information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. If you are not the intended recipient or authorised to receive this e-mail for the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify me by replying to this e-mail.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Role: Call Centre Team Leader Location: Vauxhall London Salary: 33,000 & full benefits package Are you looking for a company that rewards you? A growing company that has a clear progression path? Do you enjoy managing people but miss talking to customers? This role combines both and you will be rewarded for your efforts The role of the Call Centre Team Leader Accountabilities & Deliverables of this Call Centre Team Leader Role requirements of a Call Centre Team Leader Leading the team to achieve target and hit SLA/KPIs. You will train, coach and mentor your team enabling them to meet targets whilst delivering exceptional customer service to customers. Ability to lead by example with high levels of customer service and closing skills. Constantly improves own and teams performance - lifts the performance of the team through effective documentation/driving performance and detailing employees improvement through development files. Sets plan for the week/month ahead based on current issues and analyses of previous week/month stats. Delivers weekly plans at health check meetings, through daily performance reviews and the delivery of work set by Call Manager. Utilises Coaching in 121s Ensures the relevant time is spent on employees' and Team's development, constantly reviews the performance of individuals, ensuring effective coaching is being conducted that relates to previous coaching sessions and is moving forward. Delivers documentation based on constant coaching and improvement of their team All paperwork is clear, concise, and legible with all areas completed for review by Senior Management. Personal Attributes of a Call Centre Team Leader Good understanding of telephony systems. Excellent communication skills - effective coaching skills; to have the ability to build relationships & can motivate employees. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft packages. Strong commercial awareness Proactive and decisive approach to problem solving. Strong organisational aptitude and proven time management skills. Please apply online for an immediate interview for this Contact Centre Team Leader role! Disclaimer CCA Recruitment Group is an employment agency with a legitimate interest in providing work finding services. Please be advised that by submitting your CV to CCA Recruitment Group, directly or via any of our job advertisement platforms, and all telephone calls may be recorded for training and auditing purposes, your personal data will be held on our secure internal CRM system indefinitely. The personal data contained therein will not be shared with any third parties without your express consent. As an individual, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Following a period of 10 years inactivity your CV will be deleted permanently from our database. This electronic message may contain proprietary and confidential information. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual(s) or entity(ies) named above. If you are not the intended recipient or authorised to receive this e-mail for the intended recipient, you may not use, copy, disclose or distribute to anyone this message or any information contained in this message. If you have received this electronic message in error, please notify me by replying to this e-mail.
Part-Time Manager Opportunity Join the team. Drive Sales. Be the Most You! At Claire's, we're all about self-expression, creativity, and bringing the latest trends to life for our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love engaging with customers, and have a passion for driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Responsibilities Own the Sales Game: Crush sales goals by delivering next-level customer experiences, upselling must-have accessories, and hyping up promos to drive revenue. Piercing Excellence: Join the ranks of our piercing experts through comprehensive training. Become a trusted guide for customers - conducting piercings, educating on aftercare, maintaining a sterile environment, addressing questions and concerns throughout the process. Keep It Fresh: Maintain an Insta-worthy store with perfect displays, organized inventory, and easy-to-shop layouts that make browsing fun and effortless. Team Collaboration: Support your Store Manager by motivating the team, sharing sales tips, and creating a positive, high-energy vibe that customers (and coworkers) love. Brand Representation: Showcase Claire's products and services. Stay plugged into the latest fashion and social media trends to help customers find their perfect style. Use your knowledge to suggest products and boost sales. Store Operations: Keep the heartbeat of our store strong by overseeing operations with efficiency and flair. From managing inventory and handling cash transactions to visual merchandising and coordinating promotional activities. You ensure that every aspect of store operations reflects the fun and joy that defines Claire's. Create Shareable Moments: Encourage customers to show off their new accessories and piercings on social media, turning their Claire's haul into the next viral moment. About You Sales-Obsessed Energy: You love the thrill of making a sale, hitting goals, and turning browsers into buyers. Social & Digital Savvy: You know what's trending, what's viral, and how to translate that into an amazing customer experience. Customer-First Mentality: You get people, and you love making them feel confident and empowered. Retail & Leadership Skills: At least one year of retail experience, ideally with some leadership or sales-driving responsibility. Ready to Hustle: You're organized, self-motivated, and always looking for ways to level up. Job Requirements You can conduct piercings and demonstrate patience and empathy, particularly with young or anxious customers. You are proficient in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently, contributing to smooth store operations. You have completed some high school and have at least one year of retail management experience. You can stand during scheduled shifts and maneuver 11-35kg (25-75lbs). You can bend, stoop, extended reaching, and climb ladders or step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customers. You are passionate about providing our customers with opportunities to express themselves freely every day. You are energized by interacting with customers and stive to provide excellent service throughout their visit. You are inspired by our values of teamwork, compassion, integrity, customer delight, diversity, and self-expression. You have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, employees, and management. You possess a strong grasp of mathematics, essential for tasks such as inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling. You are a driven team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. You're self-motivated and organized, as some of our stores may require you to work alone at times. You show a passion for fashion and stay up to date with the latest trends, which can contribute to enhancing the customer experience and driving sales. You can create a curated fashion look with product during your shift. Perks and Benefits Epic Employee Discount: Score the latest accessories at an amazing discount! Career Glow-Up: Real opportunities for promotions and career growth. Fun, Fast-Paced Vibes: Work in an upbeat, inclusive, and supportive environment where your personality shines. Candidate Journey Upon submitting your application, you can expect an update within 5 days. If the hiring manager wants to proceed with your application, the process will involve a face-to-face interview in one of our stores. This will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your passion for customer service, teamwork, and self-expression, while also giving us a chance to get to know you better. Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Part-Time Manager Opportunity Join the team. Drive Sales. Be the Most You! At Claire's, we're all about self-expression, creativity, and bringing the latest trends to life for our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, love engaging with customers, and have a passion for driving sales, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Responsibilities Own the Sales Game: Crush sales goals by delivering next-level customer experiences, upselling must-have accessories, and hyping up promos to drive revenue. Piercing Excellence: Join the ranks of our piercing experts through comprehensive training. Become a trusted guide for customers - conducting piercings, educating on aftercare, maintaining a sterile environment, addressing questions and concerns throughout the process. Keep It Fresh: Maintain an Insta-worthy store with perfect displays, organized inventory, and easy-to-shop layouts that make browsing fun and effortless. Team Collaboration: Support your Store Manager by motivating the team, sharing sales tips, and creating a positive, high-energy vibe that customers (and coworkers) love. Brand Representation: Showcase Claire's products and services. Stay plugged into the latest fashion and social media trends to help customers find their perfect style. Use your knowledge to suggest products and boost sales. Store Operations: Keep the heartbeat of our store strong by overseeing operations with efficiency and flair. From managing inventory and handling cash transactions to visual merchandising and coordinating promotional activities. You ensure that every aspect of store operations reflects the fun and joy that defines Claire's. Create Shareable Moments: Encourage customers to show off their new accessories and piercings on social media, turning their Claire's haul into the next viral moment. About You Sales-Obsessed Energy: You love the thrill of making a sale, hitting goals, and turning browsers into buyers. Social & Digital Savvy: You know what's trending, what's viral, and how to translate that into an amazing customer experience. Customer-First Mentality: You get people, and you love making them feel confident and empowered. Retail & Leadership Skills: At least one year of retail experience, ideally with some leadership or sales-driving responsibility. Ready to Hustle: You're organized, self-motivated, and always looking for ways to level up. Job Requirements You can conduct piercings and demonstrate patience and empathy, particularly with young or anxious customers. You are proficient in operating a POS system to facilitate transactions and manage sales efficiently, contributing to smooth store operations. You have completed some high school and have at least one year of retail management experience. You can stand during scheduled shifts and maneuver 11-35kg (25-75lbs). You can bend, stoop, extended reaching, and climb ladders or step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting customers. You are passionate about providing our customers with opportunities to express themselves freely every day. You are energized by interacting with customers and stive to provide excellent service throughout their visit. You are inspired by our values of teamwork, compassion, integrity, customer delight, diversity, and self-expression. You have strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with customers, employees, and management. You possess a strong grasp of mathematics, essential for tasks such as inventory management, sales analysis, and cash handling. You are a driven team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. You're self-motivated and organized, as some of our stores may require you to work alone at times. You show a passion for fashion and stay up to date with the latest trends, which can contribute to enhancing the customer experience and driving sales. You can create a curated fashion look with product during your shift. Perks and Benefits Epic Employee Discount: Score the latest accessories at an amazing discount! Career Glow-Up: Real opportunities for promotions and career growth. Fun, Fast-Paced Vibes: Work in an upbeat, inclusive, and supportive environment where your personality shines. Candidate Journey Upon submitting your application, you can expect an update within 5 days. If the hiring manager wants to proceed with your application, the process will involve a face-to-face interview in one of our stores. This will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your passion for customer service, teamwork, and self-expression, while also giving us a chance to get to know you better. Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
Easily accessible location by public transport / Free parking. A permanent, full-time opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am 5pm. Excellent employee benefits include 25 days' holiday (+ bank holidays), healthcare benefits, annual salary review, and blue light discount card. A fabulous opportunity for a highly customer focused team leader to lead the regional branch of a Healthcare Supplies company. Join a very long established and successful family run business who are dedicated to improving people s lives through innovative and life changing products. About the opportunity - A leading Healthcare Supplies company is recruiting for a Customer Service Team Leader to lead the daily operations of a regional dispensing centre, supervising a small dispensing team to provide the highest standards of service to patients and healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities will include Leading the dispensing team to promote a positive and service focused working environment. Managing the operations of the Dispensing Centre in line with Standard Operating Procedures. Responsible for ensuring Clinical Governance for the Dispensing Centre. Ensuring compliance in all dispensing practices, as well as maintaining a high level of service to retain customers using the dispensing service. Maintain up to date knowledge of the centre's territory to include key hospitals and healthcare services, whilst actively promoting the service and maintaining a strong reputation within the patient and healthcare community. Database management, ensuring the team maintain compliance to Data Protection and Information Governance legislation. Regular review of staff resources; managing staff recruitment, development, and performance. Ensure the team are kept up to date with business / procedural changes, facilitating any required training and leading continuous improvement within the centre. The role of Customer Service Team Leader will ensure strong business and customer relations are maintained, as well as being instrumental in the daily operational tasks of the Dispensing Centre. Skills & Experience Required A proven leader with a forward-thinking approach, you will have recent and significant team leadership / supervisory experience within an operational customer focused environment. You will bring coaching and mentoring experience. You will be experienced at adhering to, as well as overseeing strict operational guidelines, data protection and compliance procedures. You will possess excellent administrative, time management and organisational skills, along with competent Microsoft Office skills. A professional approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will take pride in building effective working relationships with the team you are leading, as well as ensuring the very best customer care, and business relations are maintained. Whilst pharmaceutical or dispensing experience would be advantageous, it is not essential. PLEASE NOTE: Flexibility is required to very occasionally travel Head Office (Midlands) and to other Branches, as required. If you have the required skills and experience, please send your CV Application for immediate consideration. If you would like further details before applying, please call us. Thank you for your interest. We will assess your application and we will contact you if we are able to progress with considering you for the vacancy. Please note that due to the high number of applications we can receive, we are not always able to respond to each applicant individually. Please be assured, in line with GDPR guidelines - We will only store your data once we have spoken with you and the data that we hold can be viewed, amended, or deleted at any time upon your request.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Easily accessible location by public transport / Free parking. A permanent, full-time opportunity, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am 5pm. Excellent employee benefits include 25 days' holiday (+ bank holidays), healthcare benefits, annual salary review, and blue light discount card. A fabulous opportunity for a highly customer focused team leader to lead the regional branch of a Healthcare Supplies company. Join a very long established and successful family run business who are dedicated to improving people s lives through innovative and life changing products. About the opportunity - A leading Healthcare Supplies company is recruiting for a Customer Service Team Leader to lead the daily operations of a regional dispensing centre, supervising a small dispensing team to provide the highest standards of service to patients and healthcare professionals. Key Responsibilities will include Leading the dispensing team to promote a positive and service focused working environment. Managing the operations of the Dispensing Centre in line with Standard Operating Procedures. Responsible for ensuring Clinical Governance for the Dispensing Centre. Ensuring compliance in all dispensing practices, as well as maintaining a high level of service to retain customers using the dispensing service. Maintain up to date knowledge of the centre's territory to include key hospitals and healthcare services, whilst actively promoting the service and maintaining a strong reputation within the patient and healthcare community. Database management, ensuring the team maintain compliance to Data Protection and Information Governance legislation. Regular review of staff resources; managing staff recruitment, development, and performance. Ensure the team are kept up to date with business / procedural changes, facilitating any required training and leading continuous improvement within the centre. The role of Customer Service Team Leader will ensure strong business and customer relations are maintained, as well as being instrumental in the daily operational tasks of the Dispensing Centre. Skills & Experience Required A proven leader with a forward-thinking approach, you will have recent and significant team leadership / supervisory experience within an operational customer focused environment. You will bring coaching and mentoring experience. You will be experienced at adhering to, as well as overseeing strict operational guidelines, data protection and compliance procedures. You will possess excellent administrative, time management and organisational skills, along with competent Microsoft Office skills. A professional approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You will take pride in building effective working relationships with the team you are leading, as well as ensuring the very best customer care, and business relations are maintained. Whilst pharmaceutical or dispensing experience would be advantageous, it is not essential. PLEASE NOTE: Flexibility is required to very occasionally travel Head Office (Midlands) and to other Branches, as required. If you have the required skills and experience, please send your CV Application for immediate consideration. If you would like further details before applying, please call us. Thank you for your interest. We will assess your application and we will contact you if we are able to progress with considering you for the vacancy. Please note that due to the high number of applications we can receive, we are not always able to respond to each applicant individually. Please be assured, in line with GDPR guidelines - We will only store your data once we have spoken with you and the data that we hold can be viewed, amended, or deleted at any time upon your request.
Finance Manager North West- Hybrid Permanent - Full time Competitive salary - car allowance and strong benefits package NG Bailey are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team within our engineering division. This is a high-profile role pivotal in driving financial performance across diverse contract types, including fixed-price, cost-plus, and target-price agreements. You will provide robust financial leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. With the government's commitment to infrastructure spending on defence, nuclear, rail and healthcare and its decarbonisation targets, we are confident that the markets in which we operate are resilient and we are in a strong position to benefit. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review monthly P&L statements for multiple projects and business units. Deliver variance analysis and commentary on key drivers of performance Responsible for the preparation and reporting of divisional quarterly forecasts, the annual budget and three-year strategic plan Partner with project managers and commercial teams to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes Responsible for regional project balance sheet and working capital reporting ensuring its integrity by understanding and analysing the key working capital balances and how / when these will convert into cash flows driving financial discipline, bringing clarity and simplicity of reporting for key themes, risks and opportunities improving accuracy and speed / efficiency of reporting proactively engaging with stakeholders to drive the resolution of actions Develop and execute audit plans tailored to cost-plus contracts, ensuring all reimbursable costs align with contractual terms and client expectations Succinctly and clearly presenting analyses and themes for these key reporting processes to stakeholders at various review meetings Own the business units short-term cash flow (3 month) and long-term cash flow (12 months) forecasting models ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business and its systems / processes evolve Take a lead role in the planned system and process improvements for CVR reporting (Cost Value Reconciliation) which aims to streamline and automate the contract reporting process with greater insight into contract operational and financial performance metrics Being the key point of contact for the external auditors on the division Be able to work closely with the wider Engineering and Group finance team whilst building strong relationships with the operational and commercial senior leadership teams of the business units (mainly Commercial and Operational Directors) The role will also initially provide support into our Central Engineering Finance Team for traditional accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, overheads and tracking cashflow. Requirements: ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience within a related sector Experience in a contracting environment including long-term contract accounting and balance sheet rigor Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholders Experience of designing and implementing new reporting / management information in an efficient manner Previous experience working within a finance roles as part of an alliance or joint venture. Experience in summarising key messages in a simple manner from large volumes of data Experience in working capital and cash modelling Excellent at data manipulation (excel skills) Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager North West- Hybrid Permanent - Full time Competitive salary - car allowance and strong benefits package NG Bailey are currently seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team within our engineering division. This is a high-profile role pivotal in driving financial performance across diverse contract types, including fixed-price, cost-plus, and target-price agreements. You will provide robust financial leadership, ensuring accurate reporting and insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. With the government's commitment to infrastructure spending on defence, nuclear, rail and healthcare and its decarbonisation targets, we are confident that the markets in which we operate are resilient and we are in a strong position to benefit. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and review monthly P&L statements for multiple projects and business units. Deliver variance analysis and commentary on key drivers of performance Responsible for the preparation and reporting of divisional quarterly forecasts, the annual budget and three-year strategic plan Partner with project managers and commercial teams to challenge assumptions and improve financial outcomes Responsible for regional project balance sheet and working capital reporting ensuring its integrity by understanding and analysing the key working capital balances and how / when these will convert into cash flows driving financial discipline, bringing clarity and simplicity of reporting for key themes, risks and opportunities improving accuracy and speed / efficiency of reporting proactively engaging with stakeholders to drive the resolution of actions Develop and execute audit plans tailored to cost-plus contracts, ensuring all reimbursable costs align with contractual terms and client expectations Succinctly and clearly presenting analyses and themes for these key reporting processes to stakeholders at various review meetings Own the business units short-term cash flow (3 month) and long-term cash flow (12 months) forecasting models ensuring they are fit for purpose as the business and its systems / processes evolve Take a lead role in the planned system and process improvements for CVR reporting (Cost Value Reconciliation) which aims to streamline and automate the contract reporting process with greater insight into contract operational and financial performance metrics Being the key point of contact for the external auditors on the division Be able to work closely with the wider Engineering and Group finance team whilst building strong relationships with the operational and commercial senior leadership teams of the business units (mainly Commercial and Operational Directors) The role will also initially provide support into our Central Engineering Finance Team for traditional accounting tasks such as balance sheet reconciliations, overheads and tracking cashflow. Requirements: ACA or CIMA qualified with relevant post qualification experience within a related sector Experience in a contracting environment including long-term contract accounting and balance sheet rigor Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the confidence to challenge stakeholders Experience of designing and implementing new reporting / management information in an efficient manner Previous experience working within a finance roles as part of an alliance or joint venture. Experience in summarising key messages in a simple manner from large volumes of data Experience in working capital and cash modelling Excellent at data manipulation (excel skills) Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Our client, a successful architectural practice, with over 50 years of history and a number of offices across the UK are seeking a talented Architectural Technologist to join their expanding office in Longbridge, Birmingham. They have a determination to provide a first-class service, which has generated client relationships across both the private and public sectors. Our client is currently going through planned expansion and under the direction of their ambitious and forward-thinking leadership, the studio consequently has an extremely busy pipeline of work. These are projects are primarily larger scale Commercial / Industrial projects so experience in either sector would be advantageous. Our client's culture is supportive and flexible, with staff well-being at their core, which is evident in their generous compensation and benefits package offered. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however our client are ideally looking for Architectural Technologists to work in the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Industrial sectors. Our client is a Revit using practice, so experience with the software is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Architectural Technologist with a client that is caring about employees and clients, maintaining long lasting relationships in both areas. They are an award-winning creative team, applying technical expertise and commercial realism to effectively resolve complex issues and produce well-designed, innovative, and deliverable buildings. Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary ( 32,000 - 40,000 DOE) Hybrid working Profit related bonus Pension Life insurance Health insurance 34 days holiday pa (inc bank holidays) Progression opportunities Training, support and development - regularly scheduled reviews with your manager Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage Architectural Technologist Job Overview Focus on the technical delivery of projects Work within the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Industrial sectors. Collaborate with clients and consultant to manage projects efficiently Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction. Liaise with clients and develop key relationships. Production of construction stage drawings in Revit. Production of technical packs, including General arrangement drawings and technical details. Working in small project-based teams within the office and digitally across offices. Producing information packs for planning which meet the local requirements. Working on tender drawings, ensuring the project retains its design through value engineering and variations to the brief. Architectural Technologist Job Requirements 2 years + industry experience Ability to action a client brief Live within a commutable distance of Longbridge, Birmingham Good Revit knowledge Commercial or Industrial sector experience, highly advantageous Excellent communication and written skills Ability to work well in a small project team Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Our client, a successful architectural practice, with over 50 years of history and a number of offices across the UK are seeking a talented Architectural Technologist to join their expanding office in Longbridge, Birmingham. They have a determination to provide a first-class service, which has generated client relationships across both the private and public sectors. Our client is currently going through planned expansion and under the direction of their ambitious and forward-thinking leadership, the studio consequently has an extremely busy pipeline of work. These are projects are primarily larger scale Commercial / Industrial projects so experience in either sector would be advantageous. Our client's culture is supportive and flexible, with staff well-being at their core, which is evident in their generous compensation and benefits package offered. Candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, however our client are ideally looking for Architectural Technologists to work in the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Industrial sectors. Our client is a Revit using practice, so experience with the software is essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Architectural Technologist with a client that is caring about employees and clients, maintaining long lasting relationships in both areas. They are an award-winning creative team, applying technical expertise and commercial realism to effectively resolve complex issues and produce well-designed, innovative, and deliverable buildings. Architectural Technologist Salary & Benefits Competitive salary ( 32,000 - 40,000 DOE) Hybrid working Profit related bonus Pension Life insurance Health insurance 34 days holiday pa (inc bank holidays) Progression opportunities Training, support and development - regularly scheduled reviews with your manager Other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage Architectural Technologist Job Overview Focus on the technical delivery of projects Work within the Commercial, Mixed-Use and Industrial sectors. Collaborate with clients and consultant to manage projects efficiently Resolve problems and issues that arise during construction. Liaise with clients and develop key relationships. Production of construction stage drawings in Revit. Production of technical packs, including General arrangement drawings and technical details. Working in small project-based teams within the office and digitally across offices. Producing information packs for planning which meet the local requirements. Working on tender drawings, ensuring the project retains its design through value engineering and variations to the brief. Architectural Technologist Job Requirements 2 years + industry experience Ability to action a client brief Live within a commutable distance of Longbridge, Birmingham Good Revit knowledge Commercial or Industrial sector experience, highly advantageous Excellent communication and written skills Ability to work well in a small project team Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We're looking for an ambitious and people-focused Deputy General Manager to support a large, multi-outlet catering operation across two neighbouring sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to play a key role in shaping food culture, team engagement, and operational excellence. Operating Monday to Friday, the sites include 4 restaurants and 10 micro kitchens/tea points, supported by a team of approximately 55 colleagues. You'll work closely with the General Manager and Restaurant Managers, providing oversight, structure, and leadership across daily service and long term planning. This role suits someone with strong operational experience who is passionate about food, understands current food trends, and enjoys developing people in a fast paced environment. Candidates from a restaurant or multi site hospitality background are very welcome. What you'll do Oversee daily breakfast and lunch operations across both sites Ensure allergen processes and briefings are followed to the highest standard Support Restaurant Managers with service standards and team leadership Take responsibility for budget management and cost control Lead health & safety compliance and best practice Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing people development Manage HR related activity including meetings, engagement, and performance support Plan and deliver pop ups, cultural events, and EIG led celebrations Work collaboratively with culinary teams to reflect food trends and innovation What we're looking for Proven experience managing large, diverse teams in hospitality or food service A strong people leader who enjoys coaching and developing others A "foodie" mindset with an understanding of food trends and guest expectations Commercial awareness with confidence managing budgets and performance Organised, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple outlets Ambitious, adaptable, and open to learning and progression We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an ambitious and people-focused Deputy General Manager to support a large, multi-outlet catering operation across two neighbouring sites. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced hospitality leader to play a key role in shaping food culture, team engagement, and operational excellence. Operating Monday to Friday, the sites include 4 restaurants and 10 micro kitchens/tea points, supported by a team of approximately 55 colleagues. You'll work closely with the General Manager and Restaurant Managers, providing oversight, structure, and leadership across daily service and long term planning. This role suits someone with strong operational experience who is passionate about food, understands current food trends, and enjoys developing people in a fast paced environment. Candidates from a restaurant or multi site hospitality background are very welcome. What you'll do Oversee daily breakfast and lunch operations across both sites Ensure allergen processes and briefings are followed to the highest standard Support Restaurant Managers with service standards and team leadership Take responsibility for budget management and cost control Lead health & safety compliance and best practice Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing people development Manage HR related activity including meetings, engagement, and performance support Plan and deliver pop ups, cultural events, and EIG led celebrations Work collaboratively with culinary teams to reflect food trends and innovation What we're looking for Proven experience managing large, diverse teams in hospitality or food service A strong people leader who enjoys coaching and developing others A "foodie" mindset with an understanding of food trends and guest expectations Commercial awareness with confidence managing budgets and performance Organised, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple outlets Ambitious, adaptable, and open to learning and progression We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About Us Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations. Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Lead Solution Architect Location: Warton - we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £61,110 + depending on experience What you'll be doing: Defining the solution architecture and design for the project to meet business and system requirements, within the project constraints of cost and timescale, and the agreed architectural and technical framework Capturing and defining the as-is and to-be application, data and technology architectures for the assigned projects Ensuring and assuring that the overall functional and technical design of the solution is acceptable and fit for purpose Providing design leadership of the IM&T solution and associated 3rd parties/product teams, ensuring that the solution architecture and design is as required and is communicated effectively Liaising with internal and external IM&T suppliers and product teams Working effectively with the Project Managers to support the development of the project plan, reviewing estimates and schedules, and identifying Your skills and experiences: Essential: Good experience in design, development, test and release of Information Systems Incident and problem management Stakeholder management - influences local organisation, customers, supplier, partners and peers Knowledge and experience of working within architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Desirable: Architecture Qualification such as TOGAF Wider industry qualifications such as BCS Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Engineering Systems Competency Centre Join our ESCC Team, a cross-functional group working across Engineering, Manufacturing, and Support Services to deliver critical technical solutions and system support. Collaborating with engineering software vendors, application owners, and internal stakeholders, the team ensures tools and processes run efficiently across global projects. With opportunities to work internationally, this team offers a dynamic environment that blends collaboration, innovation, and global engineering excellence. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 12th February 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Business Development Consultant - Graduate or Graduate Calibre £30k basic salary , Realistic £50k 1st Year On Target Earnings + Fully Expensed Golf Company Car + Private Healthcare + Pension + £5 daily lunch allowance Celsius Graduate Recruitment are thrilled to exclusively represent a prestigious £3.5 Billion conglomerate, operating across 29 countries and renowned as the global leader in sustainability and recycling within their industry. The company has experienced significant growth and investment in the UK market over the past three years, propelling them to remarkable success. Now, they are gearing up for the next exciting phase of expansion in the UK. As the largest supplier to the NHS in the UK and serving major hotel chains and supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury's, this multilevel service provider offers an exceptional opportunity for motivated and ambitious graduates to join their well-established sales team. The company provides a comprehensive graduate training program, boasting an impressive 86% employee satisfaction rating. Over 30% of their management team has been promoted internally through their career progression program! Our client are seeking highly motivated graduate and graduate calibre individuals who are committed to pursuing a career in B2B sales. If you aspire to take control of your earnings, build a career within a global corporate entity, thrive in a challenging and targeted environment, and are eager to undergo professional development in a structured setting, then this role is tailored to you. As a specialist and world-leading entity in multilevel textile and facilities services, you will contribute to enhancing the company's stellar reputation in the industry. Your responsibilities will involve developing new accounts and business within a designated territory, with full support, and a comprehensive, accredited training program designed specifically for graduates. If you are passionate about sales and envision a successful career in a corporate organisation, seize this opportunity to be part of an exciting journey. To learn more about this career and our outstanding client, and to be considered for the selection process, please submit your application as soon as possible!
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Business Development Consultant - Graduate or Graduate Calibre £30k basic salary , Realistic £50k 1st Year On Target Earnings + Fully Expensed Golf Company Car + Private Healthcare + Pension + £5 daily lunch allowance Celsius Graduate Recruitment are thrilled to exclusively represent a prestigious £3.5 Billion conglomerate, operating across 29 countries and renowned as the global leader in sustainability and recycling within their industry. The company has experienced significant growth and investment in the UK market over the past three years, propelling them to remarkable success. Now, they are gearing up for the next exciting phase of expansion in the UK. As the largest supplier to the NHS in the UK and serving major hotel chains and supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsbury's, this multilevel service provider offers an exceptional opportunity for motivated and ambitious graduates to join their well-established sales team. The company provides a comprehensive graduate training program, boasting an impressive 86% employee satisfaction rating. Over 30% of their management team has been promoted internally through their career progression program! Our client are seeking highly motivated graduate and graduate calibre individuals who are committed to pursuing a career in B2B sales. If you aspire to take control of your earnings, build a career within a global corporate entity, thrive in a challenging and targeted environment, and are eager to undergo professional development in a structured setting, then this role is tailored to you. As a specialist and world-leading entity in multilevel textile and facilities services, you will contribute to enhancing the company's stellar reputation in the industry. Your responsibilities will involve developing new accounts and business within a designated territory, with full support, and a comprehensive, accredited training program designed specifically for graduates. If you are passionate about sales and envision a successful career in a corporate organisation, seize this opportunity to be part of an exciting journey. To learn more about this career and our outstanding client, and to be considered for the selection process, please submit your application as soon as possible!
Overview Company Secretarial Manager - Top 10 Firm - London Looking for a change where you can grow and develop within a driven and supportive environment? Wanting to gain exposure to wider client variety with more opportunity to people manage? Our client is a Top 10 practice firm, with their main HQ based in the City. They are market leaders in the opportunities they provide their staff, as their international presence allows them to offer various transfers and secondments. The firm also offer market-leading flexibility and benefits, as employee satisfaction is vital to the leaders, as seen with their employee retention and long serving partners. Responsibilities To provide a full company secretarial service to an existing portfolio of clients. To operate the Diligent Company Secretarial package software and prepare forms for clients and Companies House using the software. To carry out one off and ad-hoc re-structuring and technical assignments liaising with accounts, audit and tax departments as appropriate. To market the services and skills of the Co-Sec department. To undertake presentations to other offices and clients regarding Co-Sec services. To seek new opportunities and win new clients and assignments for the Co-Sec department. To be innovative and creative in providing Co-Sec solutions to support the work being done or proposed for by our accounts, audit and tax teams alongside developing a good working relationship across teams. Ensure that you and the staff in your immediate team meets budgets, revenue and other financial targets as part of the National Co-Sec department's budget. To carry out staff review for members of your team. To assist in setting targets and budgets for the national team. Qualifications Qualified Chartered Governance Professional or Lawyer with substantial post qualification experience. Experience of leading teams Display strong organisational skills and good communication skills and have an excellent attention to detail. A detailed working knowledge of Diligent. Ability to take minutes at client meetings. Working knowledge of the Companies act 2006 and other related statutes and regulations. In return, as a Company Secretarial Manager, you will receive 25 days holiday Life assurance Income protection Mazars employee assistance programme If you are looking for Company Secretarial Manager jobs in London, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Overview Company Secretarial Manager - Top 10 Firm - London Looking for a change where you can grow and develop within a driven and supportive environment? Wanting to gain exposure to wider client variety with more opportunity to people manage? Our client is a Top 10 practice firm, with their main HQ based in the City. They are market leaders in the opportunities they provide their staff, as their international presence allows them to offer various transfers and secondments. The firm also offer market-leading flexibility and benefits, as employee satisfaction is vital to the leaders, as seen with their employee retention and long serving partners. Responsibilities To provide a full company secretarial service to an existing portfolio of clients. To operate the Diligent Company Secretarial package software and prepare forms for clients and Companies House using the software. To carry out one off and ad-hoc re-structuring and technical assignments liaising with accounts, audit and tax departments as appropriate. To market the services and skills of the Co-Sec department. To undertake presentations to other offices and clients regarding Co-Sec services. To seek new opportunities and win new clients and assignments for the Co-Sec department. To be innovative and creative in providing Co-Sec solutions to support the work being done or proposed for by our accounts, audit and tax teams alongside developing a good working relationship across teams. Ensure that you and the staff in your immediate team meets budgets, revenue and other financial targets as part of the National Co-Sec department's budget. To carry out staff review for members of your team. To assist in setting targets and budgets for the national team. Qualifications Qualified Chartered Governance Professional or Lawyer with substantial post qualification experience. Experience of leading teams Display strong organisational skills and good communication skills and have an excellent attention to detail. A detailed working knowledge of Diligent. Ability to take minutes at client meetings. Working knowledge of the Companies act 2006 and other related statutes and regulations. In return, as a Company Secretarial Manager, you will receive 25 days holiday Life assurance Income protection Mazars employee assistance programme If you are looking for Company Secretarial Manager jobs in London, please contact Austin Rose, the public practice recruitment specialists
Job Title: Skills and Employability Adviser Location: Hastings Salary: £25,497 - £30,476 pro rata per annum depending on experience Hours: Part-time (22.2 hours per week) Contract: Temporary (12-month Maternity Cover) Reports to: Youth Employability Services Team Leader About CXK CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. The CXK Way embodies the following core values: Ethical We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity Passionate We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support Innovative We inspire, enhance and improve Collaborative We engage, support and share with others The Youth Employability Service CXK delivers the Youth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET and those who have been Electively Home Educated. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential. The Team The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and /or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Skills and Employability Adviser . You will support a caseload of young people aged 16 to 18 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), or at risk of becoming NEET with part of your caseload being Electively Home Educated Year 11 young people who may be at risk of becoming NEET. You will guide them through re-engagement with suitable post-16 provisions and provide targeted intervention to those who have withdrawn from or not started their Post 16 provisions. Working across the West of the county, including Wealden, with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. You will build positive working relationships through co-located working, and accurate input into relevant databases. This role also supports our Electively Home Educated Year 11 s with transition support to their Post 16 pathway. You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, building trust and ensuring that casework is delivered with care and consistency. Your role will involve assessing needs, action planning, reviewing progress, and adapting support as required. You'll also act as a champion for relevant opportunities and resources ensuring young people, parents/carers, providers, and wider stakeholders are aware of what s available and how it can help. About You This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with NEET, Risk of NEET young people, who understands the post-16 education and training landscape and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage a varied caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support. Skills and Knowledge At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Minimum Criteria Minimum of IAG Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards and relevant experience An understanding of the needs, and challenges faced by young people who are not in education, employment or training Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders Core Competencies A willingness to travel with a full UK drivers licence and use of own vehicle Experience working with young people Demonstratable experience of engaging and supporting young people who are NEET or at risk of NEET Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals Experience of assessing individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape Ability to build trust and maintain regular, consistent contact with young people Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools Employee Experience A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Youth Employability Service (YES) team, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people to take positive steps into education, employment, or training. You ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. No two days are the same you ll balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and provider engagement. It s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for creating opportunities for young people who need it most. At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Benefits of working with us Our employee benefits include: 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria) Benenden private healthcare cover Flexible working Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Training and development programmes and opportunities Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more Recruitment Timeline Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 17th February 2026 Application review date: Tuesday 17th February 2026 Interview dates: Tuesday 24th February and Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Useful Information If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at . org Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Skills and Employability Adviser Location: Hastings Salary: £25,497 - £30,476 pro rata per annum depending on experience Hours: Part-time (22.2 hours per week) Contract: Temporary (12-month Maternity Cover) Reports to: Youth Employability Services Team Leader About CXK CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. The CXK Way embodies the following core values: Ethical We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity Passionate We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support Innovative We inspire, enhance and improve Collaborative We engage, support and share with others The Youth Employability Service CXK delivers the Youth Employability Service (YES) across East Sussex, commissioned by East Sussex County Council. We offer information, advice, support and guidance to young people in academic years 12 and 13 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), helping them to explore their options, plan and then take their next steps. We also work with schools supporting young people in year 11 who are at risk of becoming NEET and those who have been Electively Home Educated. Liaising with a range of other services, YES is focussed on supporting young people to achieve their potential. The Team The YES team support young people from across the county, seeing them at CXK bases, partner venues or in community settings. The team assess and action plan with young people referred to the service, supporting them to understand their options and take steps toward achieving their goals around education, training and /or employment. Working with a wide range of young people, the team approach is focused, creative and persistent, building on young peoples confidence and motivation alongside their skills and personal growth. About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Skills and Employability Adviser . You will support a caseload of young people aged 16 to 18 who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET), or at risk of becoming NEET with part of your caseload being Electively Home Educated Year 11 young people who may be at risk of becoming NEET. You will guide them through re-engagement with suitable post-16 provisions and provide targeted intervention to those who have withdrawn from or not started their Post 16 provisions. Working across the West of the county, including Wealden, with schools and FE Colleges you will play a key role in ensuring that young people receive the tailored guidance and support they need to progress confidently into further education, training, or employment. You will build positive working relationships through co-located working, and accurate input into relevant databases. This role also supports our Electively Home Educated Year 11 s with transition support to their Post 16 pathway. You will maintain regular contact with the young people you support, building trust and ensuring that casework is delivered with care and consistency. Your role will involve assessing needs, action planning, reviewing progress, and adapting support as required. You'll also act as a champion for relevant opportunities and resources ensuring young people, parents/carers, providers, and wider stakeholders are aware of what s available and how it can help. About You This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with NEET, Risk of NEET young people, who understands the post-16 education and training landscape and the importance of person-centred support. You will be a confident communicator and collaborator, able to manage a varied caseload and make a genuine impact on the lives of the young people you support. Skills and Knowledge At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Minimum Criteria Minimum of IAG Level 4 qualification or willingness to work towards and relevant experience An understanding of the needs, and challenges faced by young people who are not in education, employment or training Experience of working with young people on a one-to-one basis, developing personalised plans and goal setting Experience of managing a range of tasks at any one time, and holding positive relationships with different stakeholders Core Competencies A willingness to travel with a full UK drivers licence and use of own vehicle Experience working with young people Demonstratable experience of engaging and supporting young people who are NEET or at risk of NEET Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience liaising effectively with schools, parents/carers, and multi-agency professionals Experience of assessing individual needs, develop action plans, and monitor progress Skilled in managing a varied caseload and maintaining accurate and confidential records Understanding of the post-16 education, training, and employment landscape Ability to build trust and maintain regular, consistent contact with young people Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team Competent in using IT systems, databases, and digital communication tools Employee Experience A career with CXK is deeply rewarding and offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. As part of the Youth Employability Service (YES) team, this role gives you the chance to empower and motivate young people to take positive steps into education, employment, or training. You ll work independently and proactively, with the flexibility to manage your own diary and plan your week around the needs of your caseload. No two days are the same you ll balance 1:1 support, multi-agency collaboration, school visits, and provider engagement. It s a role that requires initiative, empathy, and a passion for creating opportunities for young people who need it most. At CXK, we are committed to supporting our staff to grow, thrive, and develop their potential. You ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values inclusion, wellbeing, and continuous learning. Benefits of working with us Our employee benefits include: 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria) Benenden private healthcare cover Flexible working Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Training and development programmes and opportunities Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more Recruitment Timeline Vacancy closing date: Tuesday 17th February 2026 Application review date: Tuesday 17th February 2026 Interview dates: Tuesday 24th February and Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Useful Information If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at . org Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
Job Title: Platform Engineer - AWS / Terraform. Location: Remote with occasional travel to Head Office - Bristol or Milton Keynes. Salary 60k - 75k Plus Benefits Working Hours (Full time): Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour break) Hybrid Working Pattern Benefits: Hybrid Working Policy Generous Company Pension (8% employer contribution) Including Salary Exchange Scheme Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program Our Client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Research and Development team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As a Platform Engineer, working on our SaaS product range, you will manage our AWS Cloud production, dev and test infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code techniques and tools, along with CI/CD pipelines. You will employ DevOps and security best practices in all tasks. You will work closely with the Development and Test Managers and the Development and Test Teams. Profile: You're passionate about DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, Cloud Architecture, Monitoring, Security, CI/CD and Cloud-first deployment. You will bring a wealth of expertise from previous roles where you have managed multiple AWS accounts and a range of applications and architectures. You have good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and how it can be enhanced with DevOps. Duties: The primary activities are: Manage and maintain AWS Cloud infrastructure across production, development, and test environments. Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Build, optimise, and support CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and secure software delivery. Implement and enforce DevOps and security best practices, ensuring compliance with organisational and industry standards. Monitor system performance, availability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Automate environment provisioning and configuration to reduce manual intervention and increase consistency. Manage multiple AWS accounts and ensure appropriate governance, cost management, and security controls are in place. Support Development and Test Teams by providing stable, scalable, and secure environments tailored to their needs. Collaborate with Development and Test Managers to align platform services with the software development lifecycle. Maintain and improve monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to provide visibility and resilience across environments. Evaluate and integrate new AWS services or DevOps tools to continuously enhance infrastructure capabilities. Produce and maintain platform documentation and runbooks, ensuring knowledge is shared and accessible. Contribute to incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues. Track and report platform metrics, including performance, cost efficiency, and security posture. Essential Experience: Proven hands-on experience managing AWS Cloud infrastructure across production, development, and test environments. Strong expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform is essential) . Demonstrable experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins). Good knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.). Experience managing multiple AWS accounts with appropriate governance, billing, and security practices. Strong understanding of DevOps principles and how they enhance the software development lifecycle. Knowledge and application of cloud security best practices (IAM roles, policies, least-privilege access, encryption, patching). Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK/Opensearch, Prometheus, Grafana). Proficiency in scripting or automation languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell). Track record of incident response and root cause analysis in cloud environments. Ability to collaborate effectively with Development and Test teams, translating requirements into stable and secure environments. Desirable Experience: Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code testing frameworks (e.g., Terratest, Checkov). Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Exposure to serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway). Experience with cost optimisation and monitoring tools in AWS (e.g., Trusted Advisor, Cost Explorer). Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR) and applying them to cloud environments. Experience integrating security scanning tools (Snyk, SonarQube, AWS Inspector) into CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) practices, including SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets. Knowledge of hybrid or multi-cloud environments and migration strategies. Experience building dashboards and metrics reporting for leadership and stakeholders (e.g., Grafana, Power BI, QuickSight). Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Development, Test and Product Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to the Development Manager where required. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You may work at any of our offices. Travel to any of our other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Platform Engineer - AWS / Terraform. Location: Remote with occasional travel to Head Office - Bristol or Milton Keynes. Salary 60k - 75k Plus Benefits Working Hours (Full time): Monday to Friday (40 hours per week) 08:30 - 17:30 (1 hour break) Hybrid Working Pattern Benefits: Hybrid Working Policy Generous Company Pension (8% employer contribution) Including Salary Exchange Scheme Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program Our Client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Research and Development team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As a Platform Engineer, working on our SaaS product range, you will manage our AWS Cloud production, dev and test infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code techniques and tools, along with CI/CD pipelines. You will employ DevOps and security best practices in all tasks. You will work closely with the Development and Test Managers and the Development and Test Teams. Profile: You're passionate about DevOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, Cloud Architecture, Monitoring, Security, CI/CD and Cloud-first deployment. You will bring a wealth of expertise from previous roles where you have managed multiple AWS accounts and a range of applications and architectures. You have good understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle and how it can be enhanced with DevOps. Duties: The primary activities are: Manage and maintain AWS Cloud infrastructure across production, development, and test environments. Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. Build, optimise, and support CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable, repeatable, and secure software delivery. Implement and enforce DevOps and security best practices, ensuring compliance with organisational and industry standards. Monitor system performance, availability, and security, proactively identifying and resolving issues. Automate environment provisioning and configuration to reduce manual intervention and increase consistency. Manage multiple AWS accounts and ensure appropriate governance, cost management, and security controls are in place. Support Development and Test Teams by providing stable, scalable, and secure environments tailored to their needs. Collaborate with Development and Test Managers to align platform services with the software development lifecycle. Maintain and improve monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to provide visibility and resilience across environments. Evaluate and integrate new AWS services or DevOps tools to continuously enhance infrastructure capabilities. Produce and maintain platform documentation and runbooks, ensuring knowledge is shared and accessible. Contribute to incident response and root cause analysis for infrastructure-related issues. Track and report platform metrics, including performance, cost efficiency, and security posture. Essential Experience: Proven hands-on experience managing AWS Cloud infrastructure across production, development, and test environments. Strong expertise with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (Terraform is essential) . Demonstrable experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., AWS CodePipeline, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins). Good knowledge of AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, Lambda, CloudWatch, etc.). Experience managing multiple AWS accounts with appropriate governance, billing, and security practices. Strong understanding of DevOps principles and how they enhance the software development lifecycle. Knowledge and application of cloud security best practices (IAM roles, policies, least-privilege access, encryption, patching). Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK/Opensearch, Prometheus, Grafana). Proficiency in scripting or automation languages (Python, Bash, or PowerShell). Track record of incident response and root cause analysis in cloud environments. Ability to collaborate effectively with Development and Test teams, translating requirements into stable and secure environments. Desirable Experience: Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon EKS). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code testing frameworks (e.g., Terratest, Checkov). Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef). Exposure to serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Step Functions, API Gateway). Experience with cost optimisation and monitoring tools in AWS (e.g., Trusted Advisor, Cost Explorer). Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR) and applying them to cloud environments. Experience integrating security scanning tools (Snyk, SonarQube, AWS Inspector) into CI/CD pipelines. Familiarity with site reliability engineering (SRE) practices, including SLAs, SLOs, and error budgets. Knowledge of hybrid or multi-cloud environments and migration strategies. Experience building dashboards and metrics reporting for leadership and stakeholders (e.g., Grafana, Power BI, QuickSight). Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Development, Test and Product Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to the Development Manager where required. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You may work at any of our offices. Travel to any of our other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a DevOps Engagement Consultant for a 6 month contract fully remote within the UK. Purpose of the role: As a DevOps Subject Matter Expert/Consultant, you will work with Digital Services teams to guide on DevOps capabilities and continuous improvements in their Software Development Life cycle. What you'll do: Work with services to understand their value chain, including design, build, delivery, and support activities. Seek out opportunities for process and technology standardisation across our Digital Services. Engage and consult with teams across the business who are planning to or have built digital products and services and advise both on DevOps practices and support models. Create and advocate standard practices to maintain deployment throughput, service reliability and learning culture. Align DevOps practices with the organisation's product engine, ensuring that delivery models support a product-centric approach. Foster and promote a product mindset within teams, encouraging ownership, life cycle thinking, and continuous improvement of digital products. Provide expert DevOps advisory to digital services teams, supporting them in adopting best practices, modern tooling, and scalable processes for product delivery. Collaborate with product owners and engineering leads to embed DevOps principles throughout the product life cycle, from ideation to operation. The skills you'll need: Excellent understanding of DevOps and its role in delivering value and previous experience in an advisory role related to DevOps. Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships in a global firm across multiple teams. Strong working knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Azure. Hands on experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub. Creating and scaling DevOps pipelines to build, scan, test and deploy code to various production and preproduction environments. Staying up to date with SRE best practices and informing Tech and Engineering leadership on best alternatives for tooling choices. Ability to analyse bottlenecks in existing architectures and suggest solutions. Ability to work independently with minimal assistance. About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Feb 04, 2026
Contractor
Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join. AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On Behalf of Arup, we are looking for a DevOps Engagement Consultant for a 6 month contract fully remote within the UK. Purpose of the role: As a DevOps Subject Matter Expert/Consultant, you will work with Digital Services teams to guide on DevOps capabilities and continuous improvements in their Software Development Life cycle. What you'll do: Work with services to understand their value chain, including design, build, delivery, and support activities. Seek out opportunities for process and technology standardisation across our Digital Services. Engage and consult with teams across the business who are planning to or have built digital products and services and advise both on DevOps practices and support models. Create and advocate standard practices to maintain deployment throughput, service reliability and learning culture. Align DevOps practices with the organisation's product engine, ensuring that delivery models support a product-centric approach. Foster and promote a product mindset within teams, encouraging ownership, life cycle thinking, and continuous improvement of digital products. Provide expert DevOps advisory to digital services teams, supporting them in adopting best practices, modern tooling, and scalable processes for product delivery. Collaborate with product owners and engineering leads to embed DevOps principles throughout the product life cycle, from ideation to operation. The skills you'll need: Excellent understanding of DevOps and its role in delivering value and previous experience in an advisory role related to DevOps. Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships in a global firm across multiple teams. Strong working knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services) or Azure. Hands on experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub. Creating and scaling DevOps pipelines to build, scan, test and deploy code to various production and preproduction environments. Staying up to date with SRE best practices and informing Tech and Engineering leadership on best alternatives for tooling choices. Ability to analyse bottlenecks in existing architectures and suggest solutions. Ability to work independently with minimal assistance. About the client Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists. AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.
Director of Engineering Remote (UK-based) Full-time £123,969 + benefits We re looking for someone to Lead the software engineering behind a national education platform, opening up curriculum data and safe AI to support brilliant teaching in every classroom. Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We re a national not-for-profit organisation working in partnership with teachers to create high-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups. Our culture has been independently recognised through: Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling) Escape the City's Top 1% Employers based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact Investors in People Gold - through external accreditation and colleague feedback About the Role Oak is entering a critical new phase. Over the next three years, we will support the implementation of a revised national curriculum, deepen adoption of our digital products across schools, and play a leading role in shaping the safe and ethical use of AI in education. We are now seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the technology that underpins this work. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Oak s engineering strategy, technical architecture and platform delivery. You will lead engineering teams to build and operate reliable, secure and scalable systems that support teachers at scale and enable innovation across the education sector. You ll work closely with product, design, data, teachers and content leaders to ensure our technology choices are grounded in real classroom needs, strong pedagogy and value for money, while also pushing forward what s possible with the latest approaches and tools. You ll empower teams to get solutions built and products and features shipped. We welcome applications from candidates with senior engineering leadership experience across technology, digital or public service environments, including those who have not previously worked in education. If you re excited by the challenge of building dependable systems that quietly do the heavy lifting for teachers, and shaping how safe AI is used across the sector, we d love to hear from you. What You ll Be Doing Develop and manage a high performing Engineering department, leveraging internal and/or external relationships Manage the Engineering department budget (minimum of 6-figures) Accountable for the department's delivery against division and organisation-wide KPIs. Set and lead Oak s technical direction, ensuring secure, scalable and high-performing platforms aligned with organisational and product priorities and public sector digital standards. Oversee software engineering, architecture, embedding engineering excellence, operational reliability, strong SDLC practice and continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with relevant digital, security and data standards (including GDS and GDPR). Lead the implementation of data-intensive and emerging technologies (including AI/ML), ensuring production-ready systems and compliance with Oak s technical and safety requirements. Member of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead the strategy and planning and model the culture of the organisation. Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required. Deputise for the CEO and take on other general responsibilities as required. What We re Looking For 3+ years experience overseeing engineering or technical capabilities of a department or division. Experience of being part of a senior or wider leadership team. Experience of recruiting, developing and managing a high performing department Experience of managing a 6-figure budget and ensuring value for money. Extensive experience delivering secure, scalable, high-quality digital services in production environments. Experience implementing and operating data-intensive or emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML), ensuring safe, reliable and responsible deployment. Experience leading the evolution of engineering systems over time, including evaluating new technologies, scaling cloud-based services, and ensuring high availability, CI/CD maturity and long-term platform resilience. Experience having deployed production ready AI technology (desirable). You will be comfortable working at pace, with a range of digital systems (including proprietary ones as required) and you will continuously look at ways that the team can keep getting better. You will be excellent at working as part of a remote team, building relationships and managing your time effectively. Our Benefits 25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28) Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year 11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution) A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off Fully remote working we ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred Twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust Inclusion and Belonging We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors. We use the Applied recruitment platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process. Key Info Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. We ll be reviewing applications as they come in, and may close the role early If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life s best work, we d love to hear from you. Next Steps We aim to run a fair, inclusive process that helps people show what they can really do. Stage 1: Apply (via Applied) You ll apply through the Applied platform. Your application will be scored anonymously against the published criteria and reviewed by more than one assessor. Stage 2: Short practical exercise (video) If you progress, we ll send you a short brief and a few suggested technologies you could use. You ll then have time to go away, create a simple prototype or generate an insight in response to the brief, and record a short video walking us through what you have produced and why. For this role, we will be looking for evidence of technical judgement and engineering thinking, for example, how you approach system design, reliability, security, data or AI safety, rather than production quality or polished demos. The exercise is designed to be accessible to candidates who lead engineering teams and may not code day to day. Videos will be scored by a small group of assessors using clear criteria. Stage 3: Interview A shortlist of candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview, assessed against the criteria set out in the job description. We ll share full details, timelines and support as you progress. We re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage. Use of AI in applications You can use AI to help draft your answers, but remember, we are looking for your experiences and insights, not generic or AI-generated responses. We score for specific, real examples and your own judgement. If your answers read like AI output or could describe anyone s experience, they will score poorly. We are receiving excellent responses to our job advertisements. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying, then please get your application in early to avoid missing out.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
Director of Engineering Remote (UK-based) Full-time £123,969 + benefits We re looking for someone to Lead the software engineering behind a national education platform, opening up curriculum data and safe AI to support brilliant teaching in every classroom. Oak is a fully remote, mission-driven organisation offering high levels of flexibility, autonomy, and purpose. We re a national not-for-profit organisation working in partnership with teachers to create high-quality, sequenced curriculum and lesson resources for pupils across all subjects and age groups. Our culture has been independently recognised through: Flexa verified (93% overall score, including 95% for working hours and 97% for role modelling) Escape the City's Top 1% Employers based on anonymous colleague reviews of culture, development, and impact Investors in People Gold - through external accreditation and colleague feedback About the Role Oak is entering a critical new phase. Over the next three years, we will support the implementation of a revised national curriculum, deepen adoption of our digital products across schools, and play a leading role in shaping the safe and ethical use of AI in education. We are now seeking a Director of Engineering to lead the technology that underpins this work. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for Oak s engineering strategy, technical architecture and platform delivery. You will lead engineering teams to build and operate reliable, secure and scalable systems that support teachers at scale and enable innovation across the education sector. You ll work closely with product, design, data, teachers and content leaders to ensure our technology choices are grounded in real classroom needs, strong pedagogy and value for money, while also pushing forward what s possible with the latest approaches and tools. You ll empower teams to get solutions built and products and features shipped. We welcome applications from candidates with senior engineering leadership experience across technology, digital or public service environments, including those who have not previously worked in education. If you re excited by the challenge of building dependable systems that quietly do the heavy lifting for teachers, and shaping how safe AI is used across the sector, we d love to hear from you. What You ll Be Doing Develop and manage a high performing Engineering department, leveraging internal and/or external relationships Manage the Engineering department budget (minimum of 6-figures) Accountable for the department's delivery against division and organisation-wide KPIs. Set and lead Oak s technical direction, ensuring secure, scalable and high-performing platforms aligned with organisational and product priorities and public sector digital standards. Oversee software engineering, architecture, embedding engineering excellence, operational reliability, strong SDLC practice and continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with relevant digital, security and data standards (including GDS and GDPR). Lead the implementation of data-intensive and emerging technologies (including AI/ML), ensuring production-ready systems and compliance with Oak s technical and safety requirements. Member of the Senior Leadership Team. Lead the strategy and planning and model the culture of the organisation. Work in cross-functional and product-oriented squads with colleagues from across the organisation, as required. Deputise for the CEO and take on other general responsibilities as required. What We re Looking For 3+ years experience overseeing engineering or technical capabilities of a department or division. Experience of being part of a senior or wider leadership team. Experience of recruiting, developing and managing a high performing department Experience of managing a 6-figure budget and ensuring value for money. Extensive experience delivering secure, scalable, high-quality digital services in production environments. Experience implementing and operating data-intensive or emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML), ensuring safe, reliable and responsible deployment. Experience leading the evolution of engineering systems over time, including evaluating new technologies, scaling cloud-based services, and ensuring high availability, CI/CD maturity and long-term platform resilience. Experience having deployed production ready AI technology (desirable). You will be comfortable working at pace, with a range of digital systems (including proprietary ones as required) and you will continuously look at ways that the team can keep getting better. You will be excellent at working as part of a remote team, building relationships and managing your time effectively. Our Benefits 25 days annual leave, plus one extra day for each year of service (up to 28) Additional Oak closure days over Christmas/New Year 11% employer pension contribution (with no minimum employee contribution) A 36-hour working week, with half-days on Fridays or every other Friday off Fully remote working we ll support your home set-up and offer coworking options if preferred Twice-yearly in-person offsites to collaborate, connect, and have fun A culture that genuinely supports flexibility, autonomy, and trust Inclusion and Belonging We believe diverse teams build better products. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the tech and education sectors. We use the Applied recruitment platform to help reduce bias in our hiring process. Key Info Location: Remote, but you must be based in the UK with the legal right to work here Sponsorship: Unfortunately, we re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday, 4 February 2026. We ll be reviewing applications as they come in, and may close the role early If this sounds like the kind of role and team where you could do your life s best work, we d love to hear from you. Next Steps We aim to run a fair, inclusive process that helps people show what they can really do. Stage 1: Apply (via Applied) You ll apply through the Applied platform. Your application will be scored anonymously against the published criteria and reviewed by more than one assessor. Stage 2: Short practical exercise (video) If you progress, we ll send you a short brief and a few suggested technologies you could use. You ll then have time to go away, create a simple prototype or generate an insight in response to the brief, and record a short video walking us through what you have produced and why. For this role, we will be looking for evidence of technical judgement and engineering thinking, for example, how you approach system design, reliability, security, data or AI safety, rather than production quality or polished demos. The exercise is designed to be accessible to candidates who lead engineering teams and may not code day to day. Videos will be scored by a small group of assessors using clear criteria. Stage 3: Interview A shortlist of candidates will be invited to a competency-based interview, assessed against the criteria set out in the job description. We ll share full details, timelines and support as you progress. We re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage. Use of AI in applications You can use AI to help draft your answers, but remember, we are looking for your experiences and insights, not generic or AI-generated responses. We score for specific, real examples and your own judgement. If your answers read like AI output or could describe anyone s experience, they will score poorly. We are receiving excellent responses to our job advertisements. This may lead us to close the role early, so if you are considering applying, then please get your application in early to avoid missing out.
