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Quality & Environmental Executive Basingstoke - Hybrid Working (3 days in the office) £40k + benefits We are recruiting for a Quality & Environmental Executive to join an established QHSE and Business Compliance function within a successful technology organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with around 2-3 years' experience working with ISO management systems who is looking for genuine long-term career progression. Working closely with an experienced Group QHSE Manager, you will initially support the ongoing management, auditing and development of the organisation's management systems, before taking increasing ownership over time and developing across a broad portfolio of ISO standards. The role You will support the ongoing development, administration and maintenance of the organisation's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems across the Group. Key responsibilities will include: - Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of ISO management systems. - Planning, scheduling and carrying out internal management-system audits. - Recording audit findings and ensuring corrective actions and opportunities for improvement are progressed. - Maintaining and updating policies, procedures and management-system documentation. - Monitoring relevant legislative, regulatory and ISO-standard changes and assessing their impact on the business. - Supporting management reviews, compliance meetings and associated reporting. - Supporting preparation for external certification and surveillance audits. - Providing guidance to colleagues across the business on management-system requirements and best practice. - Working with different business areas to ensure standards, policies and processes are consistently understood and applied. - Developing knowledge across the organisation's wider portfolio of ISO standards and taking progressively greater ownership as your experience grows. The organisation operates across a broad portfolio of ISO and other management standards, providing significant scope to expand your technical knowledge and develop within the function. About you You will ideally have around 2-3 years' experience within Quality, QHSE, Integrated Management Systems, Compliance or a similar environment, with practical experience of working with ISO management standards. You will ideally have: - Practical experience working with one or more ISO management standards, ideally with exposure across more than one. - Experience supporting or conducting management-system audits. - A good practical understanding of ISO standards and how their requirements translate into business processes, policies and controls. - Experience of standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 would be particularly relevant, although experience with other recognised management-system standards will also be considered. - Formal ISO training, an auditing qualification or other recognised ISO certificate of competence would be highly desirable, although strong practical experience will also be considered. - Knowledge of management-system best practice. - Strong Microsoft Office skills. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Strong organisational and analytical ability. - The confidence to communicate with colleagues at different levels across the business. - A genuine desire to develop a long-term career within Quality, QHSE and Business Management Systems. Career development This is a genuine long-term development opportunity. The successful individual will work closely with an experienced Group QHSE Manager, initially supporting across audits, documentation, compliance and management-system activities before taking increasing ownership of individual standards and wider responsibilities. Over time, the role offers the opportunity to develop broader technical expertise and progress towards taking greater ownership of the Group's QHSE and Business Management Systems function. If this sounds like the role you have been looking for then please apply attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.

Global IT Director Salary £120-£125k Hybrid working (London) We're supporting an established international organisation in the appointment of a Global IT Director to lead its technology function and drive digital transformation across global operations. This is a senior leadership role focused on developing and delivering a business-led IT strategy, improving the adoption and effectiveness of existing technology, and driving measurable improvements through AI, automation and data. The successful candidate will lead an international IT team, strengthen technology capability and help the business maximise the value of its systems and technology investments. Working closely with Executive leadership and stakeholders across operational, commercial and corporate functions, you will combine strategic direction with hands-on delivery, ensuring technology supports business growth, efficiency and continuous improvement. Global IT Director - Key accountabilities: Work closely with Executive leadership to identify business priorities and ensure technology investment delivers tangible commercial and operational benefits. Oversee the performance, security and reliability of enterprise applications, infrastructure, cloud services and wider IT operations. Identify opportunities to streamline business processes, improve productivity and reduce reliance on manual activities through digital solutions. Provide leadership and direction to an international IT team, developing capability, accountability and a high-performance culture. Shape and implement a global technology strategy that supports business objectives, future growth and operational efficiency. Champion the practical application of AI, automation and data analytics to improve business performance and decision-making. Lead technology improvement programmes, ensuring effective implementation, user engagement and adoption across the organisation. Take responsibility for IT governance, cyber security, data protection, business continuity and technology risk management. Manage technology budgets, supplier relationships and strategic investments, establishing clear measures of performance and return on investment. Candidate requirements: Proven experience operating at IT Director, Global IT Director, Head of IT or equivalent senior technology leadership level. Strong track record of delivering digital transformation and business change, with demonstrable improvements in efficiency, productivity or operational performance. Experience leading IT functions across international, multi-site or complex organisational environments. Broad understanding of enterprise IT environments, including ERP and business applications, cloud infrastructure, cyber security and IT service delivery. Experience applying AI, automation, data or digital solutions to deliver measurable business benefits. Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage technology budgets and oversee third-party suppliers. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to influence Executive-level stakeholders. A pragmatic, delivery-focused leadership style, with the ability to translate technology strategy into practical business improvements. Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience. This is an opportunity for an experienced IT Director to lead a global technology function, influence business strategy and drive meaningful transformation through better use of technology, AI and automation. If you have a strong track record in international IT leadership and delivering technology-led business improvements, please apply with your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.

Electrician, Salary: £50k. Permanent role with excellent benefits package and overtime available (paid at time + half). Location: Gravesend Our client is looking to recruit a JIB/ECS Gold card Approved Electrician to carry out electrical installations (1st fix and 2nd fix) and electrical modifications, fault finding and Inspection & Testing work. Candidates will ideally have experience in commercial electrical work though we are equally interested in candidates who have domestic only experience with the required qualifications as listed below. Candidate Requirements: Must be a time served / apprentice trained and qualified electrician 18th edition requirements for electrical installations. ECS gold card/JIB card at approved electrician grade 2391 or 2394/5 Inspection & Testing qualification AM2 Electrical qualification If this Electrician role sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV. Smartsearch take your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to administer your application. To effectively process your application, we may share your details with the company for whom we are collecting job applications and Smartsearch or the company may contact you by email, telephone or SMS. A copy of our privacy policy will be emailed to you upon receipt of your application.