Based in the Thames Basin covering Locks nearest to where you live Temporary Must be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer. Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. We have opportunities for an energetic and confident individuals to work outdoors in a customer-facing environment and contribute to the management of waterways activities on the River Thames. This role is ideal for someone with a diverse range of experience who enjoys hands-on work. Providing safe passage for boaters through the lock Operating the Locks Used to working outdoors in any weather. Some lifting Customer Service skills - Good Face to Face communication skills Ideally own Car. About the Team: Our River Thames operations encompass 45 lock and weir complexes, with the primary aim of providing a first-class service to our customers. As a Lock and Weir Keeper, you will work alongside a dedicated team of Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff, reporting to the Team Leader and providing support to other teams.
Jul 30, 2025
Seasonal
Based in the Thames Basin covering Locks nearest to where you live Temporary Must be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer. Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. We have opportunities for an energetic and confident individuals to work outdoors in a customer-facing environment and contribute to the management of waterways activities on the River Thames. This role is ideal for someone with a diverse range of experience who enjoys hands-on work. Providing safe passage for boaters through the lock Operating the Locks Used to working outdoors in any weather. Some lifting Customer Service skills - Good Face to Face communication skills Ideally own Car. About the Team: Our River Thames operations encompass 45 lock and weir complexes, with the primary aim of providing a first-class service to our customers. As a Lock and Weir Keeper, you will work alongside a dedicated team of Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff, reporting to the Team Leader and providing support to other teams.
Based in the Thames Basin covering Locks nearest to where you live Temporary Must be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer. Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. We have opportunities for an energetic and confident individuals to work outdoors in a customer-facing environment and contribute to the management of waterways activities on the River Thames. This role is ideal for someone with a diverse range of experience who enjoys hands-on work. Providing safe passage for boaters through the lock Operating the Locks Used to working outdoors in any weather. Some lifting Customer Service skills - Good Face to Face communication skills Ideally own Car. About the Team: Our River Thames operations encompass 45 lock and weir complexes, with the primary aim of providing a first-class service to our customers. As a Lock and Weir Keeper, you will work alongside a dedicated team of Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff, reporting to the Team Leader and providing support to other teams.
Jul 30, 2025
Seasonal
Based in the Thames Basin covering Locks nearest to where you live Temporary Must be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer. Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. We have opportunities for an energetic and confident individuals to work outdoors in a customer-facing environment and contribute to the management of waterways activities on the River Thames. This role is ideal for someone with a diverse range of experience who enjoys hands-on work. Providing safe passage for boaters through the lock Operating the Locks Used to working outdoors in any weather. Some lifting Customer Service skills - Good Face to Face communication skills Ideally own Car. About the Team: Our River Thames operations encompass 45 lock and weir complexes, with the primary aim of providing a first-class service to our customers. As a Lock and Weir Keeper, you will work alongside a dedicated team of Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff, reporting to the Team Leader and providing support to other teams.
Based in the Thames Basin covering Locks nearest to where you live Temporary Must be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer. Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. We have opportunities for an energetic and confident individuals to work outdoors in a customer-facing environment and contribute to the management of waterways activities on the River Thames. This role is ideal for someone with a diverse range of experience who enjoys hands-on work. Providing safe passage for boaters through the lock Operating the Locks Used to working outdoors in any weather. Some lifting Customer Service skills - Good Face to Face communication skills Ideally own Car. About the Team: Our River Thames operations encompass 45 lock and weir complexes, with the primary aim of providing a first-class service to our customers. As a Lock and Weir Keeper, you will work alongside a dedicated team of Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff, reporting to the Team Leader and providing support to other teams.
Jul 29, 2025
Seasonal
Based in the Thames Basin covering Locks nearest to where you live Temporary Must be able to start within 2 weeks of an offer. Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. We have opportunities for an energetic and confident individuals to work outdoors in a customer-facing environment and contribute to the management of waterways activities on the River Thames. This role is ideal for someone with a diverse range of experience who enjoys hands-on work. Providing safe passage for boaters through the lock Operating the Locks Used to working outdoors in any weather. Some lifting Customer Service skills - Good Face to Face communication skills Ideally own Car. About the Team: Our River Thames operations encompass 45 lock and weir complexes, with the primary aim of providing a first-class service to our customers. As a Lock and Weir Keeper, you will work alongside a dedicated team of Lock and Weir Keepers and Technical staff, reporting to the Team Leader and providing support to other teams.
RCVS Register Veterinary Surgeon Home Based Via Umbrella Inside IR35 Until end December 2025 and Beyond We are looking for Registered RCVS Veterinarians to work for a Government Department, Involving licensing and compliance tasks. You will be required to do one or more of the following tasks: Providing recommendations for licence application amendments to establishments. Completing retrospective assessments (RAs) where relevant to the licence. Taking action in relation to standard condition 18 requests and requesting further information where necessary. Filtering and triaging enforcement cases. Drafting remedy letters and inspector advice for establishments. Responding to regulatory advice queries. The role will NOT involve site visits Person: RCVS Registered Vet. Already based in the UK? Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. Prepared to undergo security vetting.
Jul 23, 2025
Contractor
RCVS Register Veterinary Surgeon Home Based Via Umbrella Inside IR35 Until end December 2025 and Beyond We are looking for Registered RCVS Veterinarians to work for a Government Department, Involving licensing and compliance tasks. You will be required to do one or more of the following tasks: Providing recommendations for licence application amendments to establishments. Completing retrospective assessments (RAs) where relevant to the licence. Taking action in relation to standard condition 18 requests and requesting further information where necessary. Filtering and triaging enforcement cases. Drafting remedy letters and inspector advice for establishments. Responding to regulatory advice queries. The role will NOT involve site visits Person: RCVS Registered Vet. Already based in the UK? Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years. Prepared to undergo security vetting.
Vacancies across the UK to suit all levels of scientists. And receive instant new job notifications PCR and ELISA Scientist Job in Devon and Cornwall South Exeter, Starcross. 37 hours a week 9am to 5pm, Mon - Fri In this role you will be performing Bacteriology testing in support of DEFRA and the devolved government's scanning surveillance policies. Key Tasks: Culture of different organisms (e.g. E. coli , Salmonella spp. , Staph aureus , Brucella spp. , Champylobacter spp. , Mycoplasmas or TB ) on specialist media isolated from a wide range of biological samples (e.g. faeces, tissues, swabs or food samples). Using Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of antibodies. Performing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for the detection and differentiation of Mycobacterium species. Use of specialist equipment such as PCR machines, liquid handling robots, plate readers, and centrifuges. Basic immunology including cell counting and immunoassay of cytokines. Presentation of data in tabular or graphical formats for compilation in reports or papers. Various supporting tasks to maintain laboratory testing activities. Working to ISO17025. Laboratory experience, experience of ELISA and PCR assays. Experience in techniques related to general bacteriology/Microbiology. Experience of working to quality standards (ideally ISO17025). Good IT skills including Microsoft Office Software. Reference SHAPHA Location Devon and Cornwall Starcross Hourly Rate Apply for this job Register your C.V. and apply for this job.
Feb 18, 2025
Full time
Vacancies across the UK to suit all levels of scientists. And receive instant new job notifications PCR and ELISA Scientist Job in Devon and Cornwall South Exeter, Starcross. 37 hours a week 9am to 5pm, Mon - Fri In this role you will be performing Bacteriology testing in support of DEFRA and the devolved government's scanning surveillance policies. Key Tasks: Culture of different organisms (e.g. E. coli , Salmonella spp. , Staph aureus , Brucella spp. , Champylobacter spp. , Mycoplasmas or TB ) on specialist media isolated from a wide range of biological samples (e.g. faeces, tissues, swabs or food samples). Using Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of antibodies. Performing polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for the detection and differentiation of Mycobacterium species. Use of specialist equipment such as PCR machines, liquid handling robots, plate readers, and centrifuges. Basic immunology including cell counting and immunoassay of cytokines. Presentation of data in tabular or graphical formats for compilation in reports or papers. Various supporting tasks to maintain laboratory testing activities. Working to ISO17025. Laboratory experience, experience of ELISA and PCR assays. Experience in techniques related to general bacteriology/Microbiology. Experience of working to quality standards (ideally ISO17025). Good IT skills including Microsoft Office Software. Reference SHAPHA Location Devon and Cornwall Starcross Hourly Rate Apply for this job Register your C.V. and apply for this job.
River Habitat Survey officer Environmental Monitoring Team. £14.96 per hour, 6mth contract. Monday - Friday, 37hrs per week. Location can be flexible. This role is centred around the River Habitat Survey technique. River Habitat Survey (RHS) is the Environment Agency's method of capturing data on the physical structure of rivers and the habitats they support. We are looking for a member of the team to support the planning and delivery of our in-house training in the technique. This role will focus on the RHS method, but may also cover other types of ecology monitoring as required. You will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual with freshwater ecology experience. In this role you will: support our specialists in preparing and running training courses for Environment Agency surveyors, and for surveyors from consultancies and other Defra organisations. support the management of the ecology monitoring programme. enter and validate habitat survey results from field surveyors. help to track and assure the programme's delivery, helping to spot and fix issues with the programme or its delivery. You would be part of the Monitoring Team who support the delivery of the full range of monitoring programmes and activities, covering; habitat, fish and plant surveys, invertebrates and water quality in all water categories (rivers, lakes, estuaries, coasts and groundwater). Experience/skills required Proven knowledge of the RHS method. Data management skills so as to maintain the RHS dataset. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the RHS community, to ensure that our monitoring and assessment requirements are completed efficiently and on time. Support monitoring teams through the delivery of training and guidance. Ability to work independently to solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills. UK Driving license would be beneficial.
Dec 16, 2022
Full time
River Habitat Survey officer Environmental Monitoring Team. £14.96 per hour, 6mth contract. Monday - Friday, 37hrs per week. Location can be flexible. This role is centred around the River Habitat Survey technique. River Habitat Survey (RHS) is the Environment Agency's method of capturing data on the physical structure of rivers and the habitats they support. We are looking for a member of the team to support the planning and delivery of our in-house training in the technique. This role will focus on the RHS method, but may also cover other types of ecology monitoring as required. You will be an enthusiastic and motivated individual with freshwater ecology experience. In this role you will: support our specialists in preparing and running training courses for Environment Agency surveyors, and for surveyors from consultancies and other Defra organisations. support the management of the ecology monitoring programme. enter and validate habitat survey results from field surveyors. help to track and assure the programme's delivery, helping to spot and fix issues with the programme or its delivery. You would be part of the Monitoring Team who support the delivery of the full range of monitoring programmes and activities, covering; habitat, fish and plant surveys, invertebrates and water quality in all water categories (rivers, lakes, estuaries, coasts and groundwater). Experience/skills required Proven knowledge of the RHS method. Data management skills so as to maintain the RHS dataset. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships across the RHS community, to ensure that our monitoring and assessment requirements are completed efficiently and on time. Support monitoring teams through the delivery of training and guidance. Ability to work independently to solve problems. Good written and verbal communication skills. UK Driving license would be beneficial.
Economist Location: Remote- once a month meet up in London office. Contract Length: 12 months Pay Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella) We are seeking a contractor to work in Network Rail's Regulatory Economics team. You will be joining the team at a critical point in this programme of work, as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has recently published its formal conclusions documents on Access Charges and Incentive regimes for CP7. Key Responsibilities: Manage industry responses to our upcoming Access Charges consultation, providing insight into how to address any concerns / queries and supporting in writing our conclusions to this consultation. Undertaking detailed recalibration work for our Access Charges, which will involve getting to grips with our already-existing charges model and updating these for our conclusions and changes in inputs. Undertaking impact analysis, for example of the changes to Access Charges, to understand the root of any changes and the impact that this may have on our customers. Drafting briefing notes to senior colleagues and external stakeholders to explain any changes in the levels of our Access Charges for CP7. Support the team in managing Network Rail's involvement with the recalibration of the performance and possessions (incentives) regime, as and when required. Engaging with colleagues in the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) as they seek to establish a charging framework and incentive regimes for their future contracts with their operators. Supporting and leading on, as required, ad hoc queries from the business on the topics of charges and incentives. Skills and Experience: Educated to degree level, preferably in economics or finance. Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. Practical experience of applying economic principles to the development of charging regimes. Strong and proven analytical skills. Good understanding of regulatory economics. Experience of working in a regulatory environment. Knowledge of the transport/railway sector (desirable). Standard working hours are 35 hours per week
Dec 14, 2022
Full time
Economist Location: Remote- once a month meet up in London office. Contract Length: 12 months Pay Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella) We are seeking a contractor to work in Network Rail's Regulatory Economics team. You will be joining the team at a critical point in this programme of work, as the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has recently published its formal conclusions documents on Access Charges and Incentive regimes for CP7. Key Responsibilities: Manage industry responses to our upcoming Access Charges consultation, providing insight into how to address any concerns / queries and supporting in writing our conclusions to this consultation. Undertaking detailed recalibration work for our Access Charges, which will involve getting to grips with our already-existing charges model and updating these for our conclusions and changes in inputs. Undertaking impact analysis, for example of the changes to Access Charges, to understand the root of any changes and the impact that this may have on our customers. Drafting briefing notes to senior colleagues and external stakeholders to explain any changes in the levels of our Access Charges for CP7. Support the team in managing Network Rail's involvement with the recalibration of the performance and possessions (incentives) regime, as and when required. Engaging with colleagues in the Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) as they seek to establish a charging framework and incentive regimes for their future contracts with their operators. Supporting and leading on, as required, ad hoc queries from the business on the topics of charges and incentives. Skills and Experience: Educated to degree level, preferably in economics or finance. Proven ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. Practical experience of applying economic principles to the development of charging regimes. Strong and proven analytical skills. Good understanding of regulatory economics. Experience of working in a regulatory environment. Knowledge of the transport/railway sector (desirable). Standard working hours are 35 hours per week
Inorganic Analyst Full training will be given. Thisrole is Tuesday to Saturday. Saturday will be at a higher pay rate. The lab analyses of Environmental samples accredited to ISO/IEC17025. The team analyses environmental samples for inorganic analysis by a range of different techniques and instrumentation...... click apply for full job details
Dec 08, 2021
Seasonal
Inorganic Analyst Full training will be given. Thisrole is Tuesday to Saturday. Saturday will be at a higher pay rate. The lab analyses of Environmental samples accredited to ISO/IEC17025. The team analyses environmental samples for inorganic analysis by a range of different techniques and instrumentation...... click apply for full job details
Middle East and Africa Competitive salary plus commission UK home based role with 70% travel Our client is a global technology company being a leading designer and manufacturer of fully-automated ELISA microplate workstations, laboratory instruments and associated consumables and accessories. Due to continued expansion and demand for their platforms they are now seeking to appoint a new Business Development Manager covering the Middle East (mainly GCC area) and Africa territories. In this role you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with distributors and OEMs, as well as selling directly to key customers and seeking out opportunities to engage with new clients across the territory. Other Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic territory sales plans to achieve sales growth objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with all targeted customers and distributors. Understand and execute marketing plans and provide feedback to identify key resources for adoption of products and new strategic priorities. Manage budgets and expenses. Provide technical and administrative product information. Use Salesforce to create, develop, and manage leads, accounts, contacts, and opportunities. Liaise with customer support to ensure a high level of customer service and satisfaction. Establish a technical support plan for distributors and OEMs. Prepare regular weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports for business planning and forecasts. Requirements Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related scientific discipline. An MBA or higher scientific degree would be an advantage. Minimum of 5 years of sales experience promoting laboratory-based instrumentation and associated reagents, consumables, accessories, and related services. Capital equipment sales experience is essential, and knowledge of robotic automation would be desirable. Proven sales ability with complex, high value, long lead time sales. Ability to communicate scientific features and benefits of a product and determine and present associated solutions to customers. Strong presentation skills to individuals or groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient with Microsoft Office. High standard of English is essential with a technical / working knowledge of local languages such as Arabic and experience in the Middle East (GCC) territory a must. Extensive travel required in this role (70%). Demonstrated ability to work successfully from a home-based office and in a team selling environment.
Dec 02, 2021
Full time
Middle East and Africa Competitive salary plus commission UK home based role with 70% travel Our client is a global technology company being a leading designer and manufacturer of fully-automated ELISA microplate workstations, laboratory instruments and associated consumables and accessories. Due to continued expansion and demand for their platforms they are now seeking to appoint a new Business Development Manager covering the Middle East (mainly GCC area) and Africa territories. In this role you will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with distributors and OEMs, as well as selling directly to key customers and seeking out opportunities to engage with new clients across the territory. Other Responsibilities Develop and execute strategic territory sales plans to achieve sales growth objectives. Build and maintain strong relationships with all targeted customers and distributors. Understand and execute marketing plans and provide feedback to identify key resources for adoption of products and new strategic priorities. Manage budgets and expenses. Provide technical and administrative product information. Use Salesforce to create, develop, and manage leads, accounts, contacts, and opportunities. Liaise with customer support to ensure a high level of customer service and satisfaction. Establish a technical support plan for distributors and OEMs. Prepare regular weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual sales reports for business planning and forecasts. Requirements Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or related scientific discipline. An MBA or higher scientific degree would be an advantage. Minimum of 5 years of sales experience promoting laboratory-based instrumentation and associated reagents, consumables, accessories, and related services. Capital equipment sales experience is essential, and knowledge of robotic automation would be desirable. Proven sales ability with complex, high value, long lead time sales. Ability to communicate scientific features and benefits of a product and determine and present associated solutions to customers. Strong presentation skills to individuals or groups. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proficient with Microsoft Office. High standard of English is essential with a technical / working knowledge of local languages such as Arabic and experience in the Middle East (GCC) territory a must. Extensive travel required in this role (70%). Demonstrated ability to work successfully from a home-based office and in a team selling environment.
Our client is a multinational consumer goods corporation; specializing in a wide range of personal care and hygiene products; organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby and Feminine care. This role is temporary until end of October 2022 To provide the day to day testing activities within the Analytical Routine Testing Service ensuring the ov...... click apply for full job details
Dec 01, 2021
Seasonal
Our client is a multinational consumer goods corporation; specializing in a wide range of personal care and hygiene products; organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby and Feminine care. This role is temporary until end of October 2022 To provide the day to day testing activities within the Analytical Routine Testing Service ensuring the ov...... click apply for full job details
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Excel And SAP Operations Support Assistant Our client is a multi-billion dollar consumer healthcare giant, based on Cobalt Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Minimum 3 days a week in the office. We are looking for an Administrator with advanced Excel skills and knowledge of SAP. Working in aFinance and accounts environment...... click apply for full job details
Nov 30, 2021
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Excel And SAP Operations Support Assistant Our client is a multi-billion dollar consumer healthcare giant, based on Cobalt Park in Newcastle upon Tyne. Minimum 3 days a week in the office. We are looking for an Administrator with advanced Excel skills and knowledge of SAP. Working in aFinance and accounts environment...... click apply for full job details
