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HR Services Team Manager - Vetting - (30 hrs or 37.5 hrs per week) Glasgow - Hybrid - 2 days/week in office To lead and manage a small designated Vetting Services Team overseeing the roll out of Enhanced Vetting Checks for our employees in line with Policy. Accountabilities: Central coordination point for all vetting activity - plans and overseas workload ensuring team delivers against requirements per roll out phase Ensures Service Delivery and Customer Experience meets expectation and SLAs Process design and collateral provision for retail roll out Dashboard management and progress reporting for leaders and other stakeholders on completion rates Working closely with vetting partner to monitor risks and support employees and candidates Manages escalations and the provision of Employee Relations case management guidance in relation to vetting fails or refusals Be a key point of contact for other work-streams both within the People Services function and other areas of the business, to ensure that your team are represented. Build effective relationships that can be leveraged when needed Experience: HR background with sound experience of employment checks processes Experience of working with screening partners Team Leader and or management experience Sound experience and understanding of multiple policies, procedures or systems. Communication - both written and verbal, with the ability to influence at all levels Must be able to handle complex issues in a professional and sensitive manner. Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A prominent recruitment firm seeks a Technical Insight Specialist to lead research on emerging technology trends at a Global Technology R&D Centre in Edinburgh. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and have a track record of publications. Required proficiencies include large-scale models and programming skills in languages like C++ and Python. This position offers competitive benefits and the opportunity to influence high-impact technical projects in AI and System Research.

Technical Insight Specialist (R&D) Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (EH3) Salary: from £50,000 per annum + PAYE Benefits Contract: Full-time, Ongoing (Renewed Annually) The Opportunity Are you a PhD specialist with a passion for tracking the "Next Big Thing" in tech? Our client are recruiting for a Global Technology R&D Centre based in Edinburgh. We are looking for a Technical Insight Specialist to lead research on emerging technology trends, evaluate global industry shifts, and help steer the future direction of high-impact technical projects. This is a rare bridge between deep academic research and commercial application, working alongside world-class engineering teams. Key Responsibilities Lead Technical Insights: Research and analyze emerging technologies and global industry trends. Strategic Guidance: Provide high-level suggestions for insight reports to guide future research directions. Collaboration: Act as a technical consultant for both business and engineering teams to evaluate potential applications of new tech. Who We Are Looking For Education: Must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field. (Final-year PhD candidates graduating this year are welcome; start dates are negotiable around your VIVA). Language: Professional proficiency in both Mandarin and English is essential. Technical Depth: Large-scale Models: LLMs, Foundation Models, Generative AI. Systems: Distributed Systems, Operating Systems. Infrastructure: Databases, Compilers. Programming: C++, Rust, Python, Java, etc. Track Record: Proven history of publications, technical blogs, or conference presentations. Visa: Open to candidates with a Long-term Visa or 2 or 3 year Graduate Visa. Why Apply Work at the forefront of AI and System Research. Competitive benefits including 25 days paid annual leave and 15% employer's NI contribution. Prime office location in the heart of Edinburgh. How to Apply If you are ready to turn your technical expertise into strategic impact, please send your CV and research portfolio (if any) to Maggie Kwong . Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A leading tech innovator is seeking a driven Legal Counsel to join their legal team in Cambridge. This permanent, full-time role requires a UK-qualified solicitor with a background in law firms or as in-house counsel, ideally with 0-2 years PQE. The position offers a competitive salary starting from £60K per annum and up to 33 days of annual leave. You'll be working on-site 5 days a week, with at least 3 days in Cambridge and the rest available in London. Opportunities for professional growth are included.

Legal Counsel If you are a driven legal professional seeking the challenge of a new Legal Counsel role within the cutting edge technology and R&D sector, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. Our client, a global leader in technology R&D, is seeking a UK qualified solicitor to join their legal team based in Cambridge. This is a permanent, full time position offering a unique platform to grow your career in a high growth, regulated environment, supported by a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. Location Cambridge & London Key responsibilities & Requirements Qualifications : must be a UK qualified solicitor Experience : Background in a law firm or as a recognised in house counsel PQE : Ideally 0 2 years PQE, though candidates with more experience are encouraged to apply Industry : Prior experience in the technology sector or a regulated environment is highly preferred Working arrangements : On site work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday), with at least 3 days based in Cambridge and the remaining days available at the London Kings Cross office Salary & Benefits Base salary : from £60K p.a. Annual leave : 33 days per year (including the U.K. public holidays) Health & Wellness : Private medical insurance, medical expense claim scheme and life insurance, employee assistance programme (EAP) Financial : Group personal pension Others : cycle to work scheme, company sports club and social events, opportunities for funded professional certifications and training, where relevant to the business If you are a motivated legal professional looking to advance your career with a premier tech innovator, please submit your CV to Maggie Kwong at Project People.

Hot off the Press Great new opportunity for an Administrator to work for a leading recruitment organisation, supporting the Managing Director with all professional and personal requirements. You will be responsible for: Email and Diary Management Travel Arrangements Events Co-ordination Presentation Preparation Attending Meetings and Minute Taking Responding to Client Needs Liaising with Internal and External Stakeholders You will need to have: Experience in Microsoft Applications Excellent communication skills Organised with the ability to multi-task Well presented First class communication and writing ability Ability to deal with change in a fast paced environment This role is based at a stunning private residence in Oxford. Free Parking and lunch. Great salary and benefits including 25 days holiday, healthcare, pension. Please get in touch if interested. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A recruitment company is seeking a Policy Specialist in Glasgow for a 6-month contract. The role involves designing and developing people policies, engaging stakeholders, and managing policy documentation. The ideal candidate will have HR generalist experience, proficiency in interpreting employment legislation, and strong data analysis skills. This hybrid position requires 2-3 days in the office each week. Immediate start is preferred.

Inspection & Maintenance Delivery Manager Own planned delivery. Assure standards. Drive improvement. This role sits at the centre of operational execution. As Inspection & Maintenance Delivery Manager , you'll balance pace, cost, quality, and safety, working closely with suppliers to ensure work is delivered to agreed standards while maintaining strong governance and performance oversight. Regular field engagement is a critical part of the role, giving you first-hand insight into safety, workmanship, and delivery challenges. Why this role matters You'll be the person who turns plans into reality, standards into practice, and data into insight-making a tangible difference to network reliability and delivery efficiency every day. Planned programs are the backbone of safe, reliable infrastructure-and this role ensures they're delivered with discipline, transparency, and pride. You'll have real influence, visible outcomes, and the chance to shape how planned maintenance is delivered tomorrow, not just today. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days per week in a Central Reading office as well as occasional supplier and site visits. What you'll be here to do: You'll be accountable for the end-to-end delivery of approximately 50% of the Company's planned inspection and planned maintenance programme across the passive infrastructure estate. You'll: Operational Delivery Own the delivery of 50% of planned inspection and planned maintenance activities across all passive infrastructure. Translate programme plans into executable delivery, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to standard. Dynamically adapt delivery plans to respond to urgent operational priorities (e.g. storm response or emerging risks). Manage delivery exceptions, blocked sites, and changes in scope to maintain momentum. Field Engagement & Safety Maintain regular field presence to validate that inspection and maintenance activities are being delivered safely, consistently, and in line with agreed methodologies. Ensure safe systems of work are embedded and applied consistently across all suppliers. Escalate and address any unsafe behaviours or non-compliance immediately. Supplier Performance & Assurance Monitor and assure supplier delivery against KPIs, standards, and policies (including HS001, I&M manuals, and regulatory requirements). Hold suppliers to account for quality, productivity, and compliance while maintaining collaborative relationships that enable transparency and improvement. Balance robust assurance with partnership-based working to drive sustained performance uplift. Data Quality & Governance Ensure inspection and maintenance data is accurate, complete, and supported by appropriate evidence (e.g. photos, condition scores). Maintain strong governance discipline across planning, execution, and reporting. Use data and insight to challenge performance, identify risks, and support continuous improvement. Continuous Improvement Work with suppliers to improve service quality, reduce rework, and drive cost efficiency. Challenge the status quo, stay informed on external best practice, and apply learning to improve delivery outcomes. Who we're looking for: You'll be the person who turns plans into reality, standards into practice, and data into insight. You'll have: Excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. Strong knowledge and experience of Health & Safety in construction or mobile infrastructure environments. Proven ability to drive delivery through third-party suppliers. Experience managing delivery to defined governance and processes. Track record of high-volume operational delivery. Ability to manage project finance and engage confidently with Programme and Finance teams. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. Experience in infrastructure asset management, construction, or engineering fields. Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic and high-pressure situations. If you also have the following, we're especially interested in talking to you: Experience working with Operations / Service Management frameworks (e.g. ITIL). Background or knowledge of MEICA engineering. Experience using Remedy and SiteTracker. If you put customers at the core, value trust over ticking boxes, and want to grow your impact as a delivery leader, this could be your next move. Top of Form Bottom of Form Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Policy Specialist - Glasgow 6 month Contract (Via Umbrella Company) Glasgow Hybrid (2-3 days in office) Start Date: Immediate or ASAP You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for Sponsorship The role Design and development of people policies, guidance and knowledge management collateral in line with the strategic people policy roadmap Contribute to or lead working parties for relevant policy or contractual change Stakeholder engagement and contracting for relevant policy or contractual change Initial point of contact as subject matter expert for policy queries & exceptions Manage and maintain policy and contract of employment collateral and document library within the People Policy Framework in line with legislative and business change needs. Policy related content management and knowledge article maintenance and design General Policy Support - Policy Impact Assessments & Tracker, Contract change support, guidance reviews & letter drafting as required. Continuous improvement of people policies Skills, Experience and Qualifications Previous experience in a HR generalist role, with experience of policy development. Experienced in interpreting and applying employment legislation into policy, process and guidance. Has a good understanding of key HR and business processes. Adept at data analysis and drawing insights based on various data sources to support recommendations Relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience. Will independently and pro-actively research and develop knowledge in areas they support. Great team player with a willingness to learn and grow. Great organisation and communication skills Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.