An established and growing company with an office in Milton Keynes is looking for a talented Landscape Architect to join its collaborative team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about high-quality design and wants to work on a diverse range of projects from concept through to delivery. You'll be involved in all stages of landscape projects, working closely with senior designers, clients, and external consultants. You'll be working on new and exciting projects in the area! What's On Offer; A supportive, design-led working environment Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio A new, modern office Regular social activities throughout the year Opportunities for professional development and progression Competitive salary and benefits package Key Responsibilities; Producing creative landscape designs from concept to detailed stages Preparing drawings, reports, and specifications Supporting planning applications and technical submissions Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders Attending client and site meetings as required You will ideally have; Degree-qualified in Landscape Architecture Ideally chartered or working towards chartership Strong design and technical skills Driving licence Proficient in AutoCAD (and Adobe Creative Suite desirable) Good understanding of UK planning and design standards Strong communication skills and a proactive approach If you're a motivated Landscape Architect looking to take the next step in your career within a friendly and ambitious studio, this could be the perfect role. If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment.
May 10, 2026
Full time
An established and growing company with an office in Milton Keynes is looking for a talented Landscape Architect to join its collaborative team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about high-quality design and wants to work on a diverse range of projects from concept through to delivery. You'll be involved in all stages of landscape projects, working closely with senior designers, clients, and external consultants. You'll be working on new and exciting projects in the area! What's On Offer; A supportive, design-led working environment Exposure to a varied and interesting project portfolio A new, modern office Regular social activities throughout the year Opportunities for professional development and progression Competitive salary and benefits package Key Responsibilities; Producing creative landscape designs from concept to detailed stages Preparing drawings, reports, and specifications Supporting planning applications and technical submissions Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders Attending client and site meetings as required You will ideally have; Degree-qualified in Landscape Architecture Ideally chartered or working towards chartership Strong design and technical skills Driving licence Proficient in AutoCAD (and Adobe Creative Suite desirable) Good understanding of UK planning and design standards Strong communication skills and a proactive approach If you're a motivated Landscape Architect looking to take the next step in your career within a friendly and ambitious studio, this could be the perfect role. If you'd like to hear more about the role, please contact Ashleigh Garner at Penguin Recruitment.
This thriving landscape team are part of a leading business in Bristol who have started the year with many new project wins. There are commissions happening within commercial, residential and mixed use projects that require your expertise. Hitting the floor running from day one you will take commissions from concept to detailed design working in a multi disciplinary environment. This role requires you to manage multiple schemes working to time frames and being the interface with clients. We are keen to hear from Landscape architects and CMLI accredited landscape architects who are confident in taking responsibility for crucial landscape 'inputs' on prestigious developments. You will have good written and communication skills. They provide you with a quality working environment working in a modern studio with flexible working available. There is an attractive salary, flexible pension scheme and bonus incentives in place.
May 10, 2026
Full time
This thriving landscape team are part of a leading business in Bristol who have started the year with many new project wins. There are commissions happening within commercial, residential and mixed use projects that require your expertise. Hitting the floor running from day one you will take commissions from concept to detailed design working in a multi disciplinary environment. This role requires you to manage multiple schemes working to time frames and being the interface with clients. We are keen to hear from Landscape architects and CMLI accredited landscape architects who are confident in taking responsibility for crucial landscape 'inputs' on prestigious developments. You will have good written and communication skills. They provide you with a quality working environment working in a modern studio with flexible working available. There is an attractive salary, flexible pension scheme and bonus incentives in place.
We have an exciting opportunituy to join an independent, 100% employee-owned consultancy of urban designers, landscape architects and planners We are looking for senior planners who have experience of leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects through the planning process. Ideally you will have: Excellent understanding of the UK Planning System A track record of preparing, co-ordinating and submitting complex planning applications and promoting development proposals through the local plan and other statutory procedures Work winning skills with a network of contacts preferable Experience of engaging with key public sector stakeholders Experience of acting on behalf of private sector developers in a variety of contexts in the UK, including urban regeneration, urban extensions and new settlements, and infrastructure projects A track record of managing multi-disciplinary projects Excellent spoken and written communication skills Degree qualification and MRTPI accreditation In exchange you will recive a excellent remuneration and a strong benefits package.
May 09, 2026
Full time
We have an exciting opportunituy to join an independent, 100% employee-owned consultancy of urban designers, landscape architects and planners We are looking for senior planners who have experience of leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects through the planning process. Ideally you will have: Excellent understanding of the UK Planning System A track record of preparing, co-ordinating and submitting complex planning applications and promoting development proposals through the local plan and other statutory procedures Work winning skills with a network of contacts preferable Experience of engaging with key public sector stakeholders Experience of acting on behalf of private sector developers in a variety of contexts in the UK, including urban regeneration, urban extensions and new settlements, and infrastructure projects A track record of managing multi-disciplinary projects Excellent spoken and written communication skills Degree qualification and MRTPI accreditation In exchange you will recive a excellent remuneration and a strong benefits package.
Summary: The Organisational Development Manager is the primary architect of culture and capability during a period of transformation for South East Water. In a water industry facing evolving regulatory landscapes, environmental challenges, and digital shifts, the role will ensure that our 1,400 strong workforce is resilient, skilled, and aligned with our future vision. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the OD Manager will lead a dedicated team to design and execute strategies that improve organisational effectiveness and performance, managing a budget and the apprentice levy funds. This role isn't just managing "business as usual"; it's focused on leading the "business of tomorrow," ensuring our people are skilled, competent, motivated and engaged to deliver life-essential services through significant periods of change. Main responsibilities: Performance Management Develop plans to drive a high performance culture, support our performance management roadmap, including embedding performance frameworks that move beyond compliance to focus on continuous improvement and behavioural excellence. Supporting the wider business Support wider HR initiatives to identify future talent gaps and design intervention strategies to ensure long-term operational sustainability. This includes succession planning activity and reducing risk around our business critical roles. Compliance & Mandatory Training Oversight Lead the team responsible for the design, delivery, and tracking of all mandatory and regulatory training. Ensure 100% compliance across high-risk technical areas to safeguard the business and its license to operate. Emerging Talent Strategy Lead the team in the design and delivery of a comprehensive emerging talent ecosystem, including Apprenticeships and Graduate Programmes. Focus on building a sustainable pipeline of future leaders and technical experts to mitigate the risks of an ageing workforce. Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a team, fostering a high-performance culture within the OD and wider HR function. Culture & Engagement Lead the design of employee engagement initiatives and deliver results to senior stakeholders, partnering with business areas to create meaningful action plans. Leadership Development Create and oversee bespoke leadership programmes that equip managers at all levels of the organisation to lead through change, ambiguity and technical evolution. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience CIPD Level 7 or equivalent Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" and translate corporate strategy into actionable people plans. Diagnostic Prowess: Skilled in using OD diagnostic tools and methodologies to identify organisational "pain points." Communication:Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to simplify complex change concepts for a diverse workforce (from Field Technicians to office staff). Data Literacy: Ability to interpret HR analytics and engagement metrics to measure the ROI of OD interventions. Resilience: High emotional intelligence and the "grit" required to stay focused and positive during periods of high pressure. Proven OD Impact: Significant experience in a Senior OD role, ideally within regulated industry. Stakeholder Influence:Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through data-driven insights and persuasive communication. Project Management: Experience delivering high-impact projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced environment. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Starting from £60,000
May 09, 2026
Full time
Summary: The Organisational Development Manager is the primary architect of culture and capability during a period of transformation for South East Water. In a water industry facing evolving regulatory landscapes, environmental challenges, and digital shifts, the role will ensure that our 1,400 strong workforce is resilient, skilled, and aligned with our future vision. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the OD Manager will lead a dedicated team to design and execute strategies that improve organisational effectiveness and performance, managing a budget and the apprentice levy funds. This role isn't just managing "business as usual"; it's focused on leading the "business of tomorrow," ensuring our people are skilled, competent, motivated and engaged to deliver life-essential services through significant periods of change. Main responsibilities: Performance Management Develop plans to drive a high performance culture, support our performance management roadmap, including embedding performance frameworks that move beyond compliance to focus on continuous improvement and behavioural excellence. Supporting the wider business Support wider HR initiatives to identify future talent gaps and design intervention strategies to ensure long-term operational sustainability. This includes succession planning activity and reducing risk around our business critical roles. Compliance & Mandatory Training Oversight Lead the team responsible for the design, delivery, and tracking of all mandatory and regulatory training. Ensure 100% compliance across high-risk technical areas to safeguard the business and its license to operate. Emerging Talent Strategy Lead the team in the design and delivery of a comprehensive emerging talent ecosystem, including Apprenticeships and Graduate Programmes. Focus on building a sustainable pipeline of future leaders and technical experts to mitigate the risks of an ageing workforce. Team Leadership: Direct and mentor a team, fostering a high-performance culture within the OD and wider HR function. Culture & Engagement Lead the design of employee engagement initiatives and deliver results to senior stakeholders, partnering with business areas to create meaningful action plans. Leadership Development Create and oversee bespoke leadership programmes that equip managers at all levels of the organisation to lead through change, ambiguity and technical evolution. You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience CIPD Level 7 or equivalent Strategic Thinking: The ability to see the "big picture" and translate corporate strategy into actionable people plans. Diagnostic Prowess: Skilled in using OD diagnostic tools and methodologies to identify organisational "pain points." Communication:Exceptional verbal and written skills, with the ability to simplify complex change concepts for a diverse workforce (from Field Technicians to office staff). Data Literacy: Ability to interpret HR analytics and engagement metrics to measure the ROI of OD interventions. Resilience: High emotional intelligence and the "grit" required to stay focused and positive during periods of high pressure. Proven OD Impact: Significant experience in a Senior OD role, ideally within regulated industry. Stakeholder Influence:Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels through data-driven insights and persuasive communication. Project Management: Experience delivering high-impact projects on time and within budget in a fast-paced environment. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Starting from £60,000
Identity and Access Management Senior Architect (Manager/Senior Manager) London / Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in office Permanent - 70,000 - 105,000 + benefits Hays Technology are working with a global business consultancy organisation who are looking for a variety of Identity and Access Management professionals. The team you'll be working within is responsible for providing Identity and Access Management services to a wide range of clients. You'll be working on projects to provide IAM solutions to clients, running IAM diagnostics, assisting with strategy definition and minimising IAM risk for clients. What you'll be doing: Define IAM use cases, functional and non-functional solution requirements, and technical specifications, such as those for user authentication, access control, integration, performance and scalability requirements and specifications. Design and architect IAM solutions by creating high-level and low-level designs that align with business objectives and comply with industry cybersecurity standards. Creating high-level and low-level system architecture diagrams with technical descriptions of each component. Defining the system specifications to support optimal performance. Integrating workflows with third-party systems and security tools, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, multi-factor authentication solutions, and cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Develop technical documentation for IAM implementations including process documentation to enable solution operation (e.g., defining processes for user onboarding, access requests, identity governance, approval workflows, authentication workflows, and provisioning/de-provisioning tasks). Implement IAM solutions Install solution components in on-premise environments where relevant, or configuration of cloud components (and scripting / coding of plug-ins / extensions for cloud solutions) What we're looking for: Broad enterprise identity experience across IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM, with demonstrable ability to build identity strategies which integrate into client enterprise architectures and beyond. Experience of working with IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, etc. Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience with cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client-specified frameworks. Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape Relevant certifications (e.g. CIAM, CISSP, CAMS, etc.) Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.) Role-based access control (RBAC) design Practical experience with Linux operating systems Experience with Modern Authentication concepts e.g. Self-Service Identity, Bring your own Identity, SCIM, SAML, WS-Federation, OAuth, Open ID Connect What you'll get in return In addition to a salary of between 70,000 to 105,000, you'll also receive a variety of benefits, such as: Annual bonus - % dependent on role seniority Car/cash allowance - dependent on role seniority Progression plans and growth opportunities within National and Global teams Good holidays and pension Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 08, 2026
Full time
Identity and Access Management Senior Architect (Manager/Senior Manager) London / Manchester / Leeds / Edinburgh Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in office Permanent - 70,000 - 105,000 + benefits Hays Technology are working with a global business consultancy organisation who are looking for a variety of Identity and Access Management professionals. The team you'll be working within is responsible for providing Identity and Access Management services to a wide range of clients. You'll be working on projects to provide IAM solutions to clients, running IAM diagnostics, assisting with strategy definition and minimising IAM risk for clients. What you'll be doing: Define IAM use cases, functional and non-functional solution requirements, and technical specifications, such as those for user authentication, access control, integration, performance and scalability requirements and specifications. Design and architect IAM solutions by creating high-level and low-level designs that align with business objectives and comply with industry cybersecurity standards. Creating high-level and low-level system architecture diagrams with technical descriptions of each component. Defining the system specifications to support optimal performance. Integrating workflows with third-party systems and security tools, such as Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions, multi-factor authentication solutions, and cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure. Develop technical documentation for IAM implementations including process documentation to enable solution operation (e.g., defining processes for user onboarding, access requests, identity governance, approval workflows, authentication workflows, and provisioning/de-provisioning tasks). Implement IAM solutions Install solution components in on-premise environments where relevant, or configuration of cloud components (and scripting / coding of plug-ins / extensions for cloud solutions) What we're looking for: Broad enterprise identity experience across IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM, with demonstrable ability to build identity strategies which integrate into client enterprise architectures and beyond. Experience of working with IGA, PAM, AM, AD, CIAM solutions such as SailPoint, Saviynt, etc. Experience working in a digital transformation environment supporting the definition of Identity architecture leveraging cloud native and/or other IAM solutions. Advanced, practical experience with cloud hosting services including, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform. Hands-on experience of Microsoft Active Directory/Azure AD Domain Services, Federation Services, Certificate Services, DNS and DHCP. Understanding of decentralised identity, verifiable credentials, microservices and Trust over IP architecture stack. Experience with waterfall and agile type methodologies, often working within client-specified frameworks. Managing teams across a mix of locations, cultures, and experience levels. Detail oriented and strong problem-solving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: Understanding of malware and the modern threat landscape Relevant certifications (e.g. CIAM, CISSP, CAMS, etc.) Exposure to/Understanding of DevOps tools and repositories (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Ansible etc.) Role-based access control (RBAC) design Practical experience with Linux operating systems Experience with Modern Authentication concepts e.g. Self-Service Identity, Bring your own Identity, SCIM, SAML, WS-Federation, OAuth, Open ID Connect What you'll get in return In addition to a salary of between 70,000 to 105,000, you'll also receive a variety of benefits, such as: Annual bonus - % dependent on role seniority Car/cash allowance - dependent on role seniority Progression plans and growth opportunities within National and Global teams Good holidays and pension Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract, maternity cover, full time Salary: £52,200 £56,400 per annum Location: Burford, Oxfordshire, with hybrid working, minimum two days per week in the office Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026 Interview date: 1, 4 or 5 June 2026 At Blue Cross, data plays a critical role in how we deliver services for pets and the people who care for them. We are looking for a Head of Data and Insights to provide senior leadership across our data and insight capability, ensuring data is used as a strategic asset to inform decision making, improve performance, and strengthen our impact as a charity. A key focus during this 12-month period will be supporting critical transformation activity across the organisation, including the Central Platform project and the migration of data from the outgoing Rehoming and Fostering application into Microsoft Dynamics 365, alongside the continued development of our wider data and insights capability. More about the role As Head of Data and Insights, you will shape and deliver our data strategy, driving improvements in how we capture, manage, and use data across the organisation. You will lead the development of high quality insight and reporting that supports both strategic and operational decision making, while strengthening data governance, quality, and compliance. A key focus during this period will be providing direction and support to the Central Platform project, ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective migration of data into Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will also oversee the rebuilding of all reporting capability required by the Rehoming and Fostering teams within the new system, ensuring continuity of insight and decision making throughout the transition. Alongside this, you will continue to lead the wider Data and Insights function, ensuring data is embedded as a trusted organisational asset. You will strengthen our approach to analytics, insight, and data maturity, while promoting a data driven culture across Blue Cross. As a senior leader within the Information Services team, you will lead and develop a high performing team, contribute to wider technology and organisational strategy, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Trustees. About you You are an experienced data leader with strong delivery capability in complex transformation environments. You are confident operating at both strategic and operational levels, able to balance long term data strategy with hands on delivery support in critical programmes. You bring experience of leading data migration, reporting transformation, or large scale system change, ideally within complex organisations with multiple stakeholders and legacy systems. You are confident influencing senior leaders, providing clear direction, and ensuring delivery remains focused on organisational priorities. You are collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions focused, with the ability to bring clarity to complex data and system landscapes and translate them into actionable outcomes. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Significant experience in a senior data, insight, or analytics leadership role Strong expertise across data disciplines, including data governance, architecture, analytics, and insight generation Proven experience of developing and delivering data strategies that drive measurable organisational impact Experience of leading, managing, and developing high performing teams Demonstrable experience of influencing senior stakeholders and enabling evidence led decision making Strong analytical capability, with experience of working with complex datasets to generate actionable insight Experience working within complex organisations with multiple systems and diverse data sources Sound understanding of data protection, information governance, and relevant legislation, including GDPR and PECR The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values. Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience Experience working within a not for profit or charitable organisation Experience of business intelligence and data visualisation tools, such as Power BI Experience of working with cloud-based data platforms, such as Azure Experience of implementing advanced analytics approaches, including predictive modelling or Artificial Intelligence Experience of building organisational data capability through training or communities of practice How to apply Click the apply button and complete the online application process before the closing date. Assessment process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which will include a presentation task provided in advance, followed by a Q&A session. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Contract: 12 months fixed term contract, maternity cover, full time Salary: £52,200 £56,400 per annum Location: Burford, Oxfordshire, with hybrid working, minimum two days per week in the office Closing date: Friday 22 May 2026 Interview date: 1, 4 or 5 June 2026 At Blue Cross, data plays a critical role in how we deliver services for pets and the people who care for them. We are looking for a Head of Data and Insights to provide senior leadership across our data and insight capability, ensuring data is used as a strategic asset to inform decision making, improve performance, and strengthen our impact as a charity. A key focus during this 12-month period will be supporting critical transformation activity across the organisation, including the Central Platform project and the migration of data from the outgoing Rehoming and Fostering application into Microsoft Dynamics 365, alongside the continued development of our wider data and insights capability. More about the role As Head of Data and Insights, you will shape and deliver our data strategy, driving improvements in how we capture, manage, and use data across the organisation. You will lead the development of high quality insight and reporting that supports both strategic and operational decision making, while strengthening data governance, quality, and compliance. A key focus during this period will be providing direction and support to the Central Platform project, ensuring the safe, accurate, and effective migration of data into Microsoft Dynamics 365. You will also oversee the rebuilding of all reporting capability required by the Rehoming and Fostering teams within the new system, ensuring continuity of insight and decision making throughout the transition. Alongside this, you will continue to lead the wider Data and Insights function, ensuring data is embedded as a trusted organisational asset. You will strengthen our approach to analytics, insight, and data maturity, while promoting a data driven culture across Blue Cross. As a senior leader within the Information Services team, you will lead and develop a high performing team, contribute to wider technology and organisational strategy, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Trustees. About you You are an experienced data leader with strong delivery capability in complex transformation environments. You are confident operating at both strategic and operational levels, able to balance long term data strategy with hands on delivery support in critical programmes. You bring experience of leading data migration, reporting transformation, or large scale system change, ideally within complex organisations with multiple stakeholders and legacy systems. You are confident influencing senior leaders, providing clear direction, and ensuring delivery remains focused on organisational priorities. You are collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions focused, with the ability to bring clarity to complex data and system landscapes and translate them into actionable outcomes. Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Significant experience in a senior data, insight, or analytics leadership role Strong expertise across data disciplines, including data governance, architecture, analytics, and insight generation Proven experience of developing and delivering data strategies that drive measurable organisational impact Experience of leading, managing, and developing high performing teams Demonstrable experience of influencing senior stakeholders and enabling evidence led decision making Strong analytical capability, with experience of working with complex datasets to generate actionable insight Experience working within complex organisations with multiple systems and diverse data sources Sound understanding of data protection, information governance, and relevant legislation, including GDPR and PECR The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values. Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience Experience working within a not for profit or charitable organisation Experience of business intelligence and data visualisation tools, such as Power BI Experience of working with cloud-based data platforms, such as Azure Experience of implementing advanced analytics approaches, including predictive modelling or Artificial Intelligence Experience of building organisational data capability through training or communities of practice How to apply Click the apply button and complete the online application process before the closing date. Assessment process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview which will include a presentation task provided in advance, followed by a Q&A session. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.
Job Title Technical Data Product Manager (Developer Experience) Job Description The Role We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to lead our high-scale backend ecosystems. In this role, you will treat internal engineers as your customers, ensuring technical processes are efficient, scalable, and well-documented. You will be the bridge between a robust data backbone and the developers who build upon it. Core Responsibilities Identify system bottlenecks and guide the platform's technical roadmap. Prioritize long-term system health (reliability and latency) alongside immediate business needs. Influence senior leadership to align cross-functional engineering goals. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Supply Data landscape (inventory, legal details, sanctions screening). Ensure data powering the business is accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose. Manage the data lifecycle: understand how data is created, transformed, distributed, and consumed. Make informed decisions regarding data integrity, ownership boundaries, and data model evolution. Key Requirements Experience: 5+ years in Technical Product Management with a specific focus on Backend or DevEx. Technical Depth: Deep understanding of distributed systems, RESTful API design, and event-driven architecture. Communication: Proven ability to bridge the gap between complex business goals and engineering constraints. Strategy: Experience aligning roadmaps across multiple global business units. Mindset: Data-driven and analytical, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments. Working Environment Hours: 37.5 per week. Flexibility: Hybrid working from our Manchester Campus with occasional travel Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Job Title Technical Data Product Manager (Developer Experience) Job Description The Role We are looking for a Technical Product Manager to lead our high-scale backend ecosystems. In this role, you will treat internal engineers as your customers, ensuring technical processes are efficient, scalable, and well-documented. You will be the bridge between a robust data backbone and the developers who build upon it. Core Responsibilities Identify system bottlenecks and guide the platform's technical roadmap. Prioritize long-term system health (reliability and latency) alongside immediate business needs. Influence senior leadership to align cross-functional engineering goals. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the Supply Data landscape (inventory, legal details, sanctions screening). Ensure data powering the business is accurate, consistent, and fit for purpose. Manage the data lifecycle: understand how data is created, transformed, distributed, and consumed. Make informed decisions regarding data integrity, ownership boundaries, and data model evolution. Key Requirements Experience: 5+ years in Technical Product Management with a specific focus on Backend or DevEx. Technical Depth: Deep understanding of distributed systems, RESTful API design, and event-driven architecture. Communication: Proven ability to bridge the gap between complex business goals and engineering constraints. Strategy: Experience aligning roadmaps across multiple global business units. Mindset: Data-driven and analytical, with the ability to thrive in ambiguous environments. Working Environment Hours: 37.5 per week. Flexibility: Hybrid working from our Manchester Campus with occasional travel Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Summary We're looking for a Gardens & Outdoors Manager to join the team here at Mount Stewart. This exciting and impactful role is an opportunity to help the National Trust develop its longer term plan for Mount Stewart gardens and wider estate which together form one of the most exceptional sites of cultural and built heritage in our care. What it's like to work here Mount Stewart is a place that has been touched by the various generations who have loved it. Whilst always respecting the past and finding inspiration from its history, Mount Stewart has been unafraid of change throughout the generations, endeavouring to remain inspiring and relevant in modern times. The gardens at Mount Stewart, the creation of Edith, Lady Londonderry, are renowned for their innovation and uniqueness. The Formal Gardens are intimate, evoking themes of personal identity and triumphs, blending whimsical Classical and Gaelic mythology with exotic plants sourced from around the globe. Mount Stewart is also an exceptional example of the Irish demesne, intended to be both beautiful and productive, with woodland, orchards and farmland. Fine buildings, including the neo-classical House, the Temple of the Winds, Stable Block, Farmyard with Dovecote and the Walled Garden, are architectural gems in their own right. Last year we welcomed over 210,000 visitors and have ambitions to grow our appeal further. Click here for more information about Mount Stewart. As part of the wider County Down Property Group, which includes Castle Ward and Rowallane Garden, we are supported by over 150 staff members and 350 volunteers who have a shared sense of purpose in caring for these wonderful places together, providing a wide range of public benefit to our visitors and local communities. This is a significant time for all National Trust gardens and parkland as we champion and deliver a thoughtful, horticulturally sound and ecological approach that works for nature and people guided by our Conservation Principles and our 10 year People and Nature Thriving strategy. What you'll be doing Thinking long term As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work closely with the General Manager, Head of Gardens and Parks and national specialists to plan to enhance the heritage, nature and people benefits of Mount Stewart across the gardens and wider demesne. There will be a strong focus on the team and understanding Mount Stewart's priorities and future potential alongside the wider strategic ambitions of National Trust. You will ensure that the team, skills and processes are in place ready to contribute to a future long-term plan for Mount Stewart. The 12 month period will be a time to review, understand and to rationalise the garden settings and plant collections, focussing resource where it is most needed. This will include championing and delivering our Conservation Principles, adapting horticultural practices and working to our sustainability ambitions. Within the wider demesne, the priority will be to determine the next steps to build resilience in our woodlands to meet challenging climate impacts. We have started this journey and during this period there are opportunities to continue some existing workstreams and to deliver agreed actions from the garden management plan, woodland management plans and property business plans as well as identify what the next steps will be. You will support colleagues to identify the longer-term opportunities to progress and develop the garden's future alongside creating engaging and relevant experiences for current, new and more diverse audiences. You'll be part of a team to create long lasting relationships with emerging audiences and communities alongside safeguarding and promoting the incredible plant collection and unique gardening heritage at Mount Stewart. Leading teams You will lead the garden and ranger team to develop working practices that reflect priorities across Mount Stewart that deliver the National Trust's strategic ambitions and environmental principles. On a day-to-day basis, working with the Assistant Head Gardener, the Area Ranger and their teams, you will provide support and leadership to a team of 11 staff, managing work programmes and ensuring compliance in environmental standards, health and safety and machinery compliance. Key to your role will be recognising the current and future skills needs. You will identify CPD needs for yourself and your team and lead regular team and 1 to 1 meetings, acting as coach and mentor. This is a strategic role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the short and longer-term objectives and advocating for the needs of the gardens and parkland within wider plans Mount Stewart's success Visitor Experience You will work in collaboration with other members of the Property Leadership Team, including the Property Curator and the Visitor Operations Manager and Visitor Experience Manager, to ensure we provide a cohesive and inspiring visitor experience. As a senior member of staff with shared duty management responsibilities, you'll build positive working relationships across the entire site and support your team to do the same. Who we're looking for • Experience of working collaboratively with specialist teams to deliver conservation principles, environmental horticulture practices and the management of living collections • Experience of contributing to historic and public landscape management reviews and planning within a team setting • Strong communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders • A passion for gardens and gardening, with a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility • An understanding of the changing needs, aesthetics and management challenges of 21st century gardens, including climate change • Enthusiasm for developing a holistic approach that integrates garden and parkland management • Ability to build effective relationships with internal colleagues, external partners and visitors • Commitment to inclusive engagement, helping people and communities connect with stories, gardens and landscape The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyo
May 08, 2026
Contractor
Summary We're looking for a Gardens & Outdoors Manager to join the team here at Mount Stewart. This exciting and impactful role is an opportunity to help the National Trust develop its longer term plan for Mount Stewart gardens and wider estate which together form one of the most exceptional sites of cultural and built heritage in our care. What it's like to work here Mount Stewart is a place that has been touched by the various generations who have loved it. Whilst always respecting the past and finding inspiration from its history, Mount Stewart has been unafraid of change throughout the generations, endeavouring to remain inspiring and relevant in modern times. The gardens at Mount Stewart, the creation of Edith, Lady Londonderry, are renowned for their innovation and uniqueness. The Formal Gardens are intimate, evoking themes of personal identity and triumphs, blending whimsical Classical and Gaelic mythology with exotic plants sourced from around the globe. Mount Stewart is also an exceptional example of the Irish demesne, intended to be both beautiful and productive, with woodland, orchards and farmland. Fine buildings, including the neo-classical House, the Temple of the Winds, Stable Block, Farmyard with Dovecote and the Walled Garden, are architectural gems in their own right. Last year we welcomed over 210,000 visitors and have ambitions to grow our appeal further. Click here for more information about Mount Stewart. As part of the wider County Down Property Group, which includes Castle Ward and Rowallane Garden, we are supported by over 150 staff members and 350 volunteers who have a shared sense of purpose in caring for these wonderful places together, providing a wide range of public benefit to our visitors and local communities. This is a significant time for all National Trust gardens and parkland as we champion and deliver a thoughtful, horticulturally sound and ecological approach that works for nature and people guided by our Conservation Principles and our 10 year People and Nature Thriving strategy. What you'll be doing Thinking long term As a member of the Property Leadership Team, you will work closely with the General Manager, Head of Gardens and Parks and national specialists to plan to enhance the heritage, nature and people benefits of Mount Stewart across the gardens and wider demesne. There will be a strong focus on the team and understanding Mount Stewart's priorities and future potential alongside the wider strategic ambitions of National Trust. You will ensure that the team, skills and processes are in place ready to contribute to a future long-term plan for Mount Stewart. The 12 month period will be a time to review, understand and to rationalise the garden settings and plant collections, focussing resource where it is most needed. This will include championing and delivering our Conservation Principles, adapting horticultural practices and working to our sustainability ambitions. Within the wider demesne, the priority will be to determine the next steps to build resilience in our woodlands to meet challenging climate impacts. We have started this journey and during this period there are opportunities to continue some existing workstreams and to deliver agreed actions from the garden management plan, woodland management plans and property business plans as well as identify what the next steps will be. You will support colleagues to identify the longer-term opportunities to progress and develop the garden's future alongside creating engaging and relevant experiences for current, new and more diverse audiences. You'll be part of a team to create long lasting relationships with emerging audiences and communities alongside safeguarding and promoting the incredible plant collection and unique gardening heritage at Mount Stewart. Leading teams You will lead the garden and ranger team to develop working practices that reflect priorities across Mount Stewart that deliver the National Trust's strategic ambitions and environmental principles. On a day-to-day basis, working with the Assistant Head Gardener, the Area Ranger and their teams, you will provide support and leadership to a team of 11 staff, managing work programmes and ensuring compliance in environmental standards, health and safety and machinery compliance. Key to your role will be recognising the current and future skills needs. You will identify CPD needs for yourself and your team and lead regular team and 1 to 1 meetings, acting as coach and mentor. This is a strategic role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to deliver the short and longer-term objectives and advocating for the needs of the gardens and parkland within wider plans Mount Stewart's success Visitor Experience You will work in collaboration with other members of the Property Leadership Team, including the Property Curator and the Visitor Operations Manager and Visitor Experience Manager, to ensure we provide a cohesive and inspiring visitor experience. As a senior member of staff with shared duty management responsibilities, you'll build positive working relationships across the entire site and support your team to do the same. Who we're looking for • Experience of working collaboratively with specialist teams to deliver conservation principles, environmental horticulture practices and the management of living collections • Experience of contributing to historic and public landscape management reviews and planning within a team setting • Strong communication and team leadership skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders • A passion for gardens and gardening, with a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility • An understanding of the changing needs, aesthetics and management challenges of 21st century gardens, including climate change • Enthusiasm for developing a holistic approach that integrates garden and parkland management • Ability to build effective relationships with internal colleagues, external partners and visitors • Commitment to inclusive engagement, helping people and communities connect with stories, gardens and landscape The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyo
JOB db742659 Job Title: Team Social Work Manager - Pre Birth Team Specialism: Pre Birth Location: Durham, UK Salary: £37.66 Hourly Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time This unique opportunity allows you to step into an adventurous role where you can shape the future of vulnerable families, using your skills to manage and inspire a dynamic Pre-Birth Social Work Team. Following a service redesign initiated in 2022, Durham's Pre-Birth team is dedicated to working with at-risk families, offering intensive interventions to keep children within their birth families. The team collaborates with care leavers, young parents, and parents with previous care proceedings experience, breaking the cycle of social work involvement. Assessment pathways have been meticulously redesigned, ready for a county-wide launch, to provide bespoke parent assessments before the birth of a child. As the Team Manager, you will guide a team of nurturing pre-birth social workers, supporting them to facilitate sustainable change, ensuring the safe care of children from birth. With capped caseloads, your team will have the needed space and time to engage in meaningful work with families. You will receive robust support from Team Managers, Social Work Consultants, and the senior management team across East Durham. Our strong training and development programme includes an in-house leadership course, providing ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. Perks and benefits: Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. Strong training and development: Enhance your career with comprehensive support and growth opportunities. Supportive network: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Leadership opportunities: Take part in an in-house leadership programme designed to elevate your skills. Capped caseloads: Deliver meaningful work with families, ensuring quality over quantity. What you will do: Lead and manage a team of pre-birth social workers, embedding Signs of Safety as a practice model. Oversee day-to-day management, maintaining high-quality services for children and families. Cultivate an environment where social work thrives, centred on relationships and collaborative practice. Develop and maintain positive relationships with your team, children, families, and other professionals. Be visible and accessible, leading by example with integrity, creativity, and resilience. Foster community resilience through locally delivered services, making sense to families. Deliver evidence-based interventions, focusing on safe escalation and de-escalation. Consider a life and career in Durham , where the beauty of the historic city meets vibrant community spirit. Experience a rich tapestry of culture, remarkable architecture, and stunning landscapes. This diverse locale offers an enriched work-life balance in an environment that nurtures success and personal fulfilment. Come make a profound impact in Durham, where your work will truly flourish. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to join the Pre Birth Team in Durham and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.
May 08, 2026
Contractor
JOB db742659 Job Title: Team Social Work Manager - Pre Birth Team Specialism: Pre Birth Location: Durham, UK Salary: £37.66 Hourly Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time This unique opportunity allows you to step into an adventurous role where you can shape the future of vulnerable families, using your skills to manage and inspire a dynamic Pre-Birth Social Work Team. Following a service redesign initiated in 2022, Durham's Pre-Birth team is dedicated to working with at-risk families, offering intensive interventions to keep children within their birth families. The team collaborates with care leavers, young parents, and parents with previous care proceedings experience, breaking the cycle of social work involvement. Assessment pathways have been meticulously redesigned, ready for a county-wide launch, to provide bespoke parent assessments before the birth of a child. As the Team Manager, you will guide a team of nurturing pre-birth social workers, supporting them to facilitate sustainable change, ensuring the safe care of children from birth. With capped caseloads, your team will have the needed space and time to engage in meaningful work with families. You will receive robust support from Team Managers, Social Work Consultants, and the senior management team across East Durham. Our strong training and development programme includes an in-house leadership course, providing ample opportunity for personal and professional growth. Perks and benefits: Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life. Strong training and development: Enhance your career with comprehensive support and growth opportunities. Supportive network: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Leadership opportunities: Take part in an in-house leadership programme designed to elevate your skills. Capped caseloads: Deliver meaningful work with families, ensuring quality over quantity. What you will do: Lead and manage a team of pre-birth social workers, embedding Signs of Safety as a practice model. Oversee day-to-day management, maintaining high-quality services for children and families. Cultivate an environment where social work thrives, centred on relationships and collaborative practice. Develop and maintain positive relationships with your team, children, families, and other professionals. Be visible and accessible, leading by example with integrity, creativity, and resilience. Foster community resilience through locally delivered services, making sense to families. Deliver evidence-based interventions, focusing on safe escalation and de-escalation. Consider a life and career in Durham , where the beauty of the historic city meets vibrant community spirit. Experience a rich tapestry of culture, remarkable architecture, and stunning landscapes. This diverse locale offers an enriched work-life balance in an environment that nurtures success and personal fulfilment. Come make a profound impact in Durham, where your work will truly flourish. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience. Apply now to join the Pre Birth Team in Durham and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Landscape Architect (Funded Chartership) £40,000 - £45,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime+ Hybrid + Bonus + 6 % Pension + Discount Reward Scheme Nottingham Are you a Landscape Architect looking for a hybrid role in a thriving and diverse company, that offers fully funded chartership and direct progression to senior positions, accelerating your career and making you a fully-fledged Landscape Archit click apply for full job details
May 08, 2026
Full time
Landscape Architect (Funded Chartership) £40,000 - £45,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime+ Hybrid + Bonus + 6 % Pension + Discount Reward Scheme Nottingham Are you a Landscape Architect looking for a hybrid role in a thriving and diverse company, that offers fully funded chartership and direct progression to senior positions, accelerating your career and making you a fully-fledged Landscape Archit click apply for full job details
Executive Assistant About the Company Lanarca is an established and award-winning consultancy company offering bespoke design and management consulting services to a small portfolio of longstanding private sector clients. Our success has been based on building long-term partnerships with our clients, and we work hard to understand them to ensure that our services dovetail with their needs often working as an extension to their internal teams. This has resulted in us securing long term commissions, many of which are of regional and national significance in our field. Our practice offers a full range of landscape architectural, ecological and strategic management services across the UK and Ireland. We lead design teams and contribute landscape and environmental services inputs to teams led by others, working on large scale projects. Known for delivering expert service and attention to detail, we respond on every project with bespoke support. Our clients benefit from Director-led services, with hands-on Director involvement at every stage in all our projects, assuring design excellence and the highest quality outputs, delivered within budget and on time. About the Role As we continue to grow, we need to increase our back-office support capability and have created this new role to help with the growing workload placed on our Director s and key clients. The Executive Assistant will play a vital role in organising and supporting Director activities and managing their busy schedules. Working from our offices in Winthorpe and reporting to the Office and Operations Manager, you will work closely with both the internal team and key clients, with overall responsibility for the management of a number of busy diaries to enable the smooth running of the key individuals for all day-to-day activities. This involves updating diaries immediately as meetings are arranged, changed, or cancelled, ensuring that all details are accurate and up to date and keeping all interested parties advised of any changes as soon as possible. In addition, the role provides executive support for a range of logistics, travel planning, personal and commercial administrative duties and organisational support. You will also support the Office and Operations Manager to enable the smooth day to day running of the business. This will involve working closely with other members of the administrative team, assisting on a range of projects such preparing comprehensive meeting briefings, researching initiatives and event planning. About You You will be passionate about being well organised and will pride yourself on your attention to detail. This is a hands-on role and requires a proactive approach at all times. The pace and variety of work will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Delivering a consistently high quality of service will be a personal value for you and one you can demonstrate having delivered in prior roles. You ll also need to demonstrate that you can communication well to a varying audience and using different platforms. The ability to remain calm while things are changing around you is important and you ll be skilled in managing competing demands with challenging deadlines. You ll enjoy working autonomously, you ll think and plan ahead and you ll take responsibility for your actions as well as working as an important part of a flexible, mutually supportive team. Essential Criteria Skills and Experience: Efficient and effective diary management, meetings coordination and preparation. Ability to research and prepare / present briefings, reports and background papers. Confident undertaking executive support across a range of commercial, public service and lifestyle work areas. Experience of international travel planning, UK logistics and associated administration (e.g. international visa applications). Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work effectively. Technologically competent highly skilled in all aspects of the Microsoft Office suite, and a willingness to learn other technical packages as may be needed within the role. Experience of office management, office systems, procurement and all aspects of office administration. Professional and confidential at all times maintaining the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality will be required in the role. An effective communicator able to communicate messages clearly to a range of audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing. An effective and reliable team player. Happy working in a permanently office-based role. Comfortable working with senior leaders and influencers, including on a 1-2-1 basis for briefings and diary management reviews. Takes responsibility and ownership for your actions, whilst thinking ahead and anticipating needs. Adaptable and flexible able to respond proactively to the changing needs of a busy team with a diverse workload.
May 08, 2026
Full time
Executive Assistant About the Company Lanarca is an established and award-winning consultancy company offering bespoke design and management consulting services to a small portfolio of longstanding private sector clients. Our success has been based on building long-term partnerships with our clients, and we work hard to understand them to ensure that our services dovetail with their needs often working as an extension to their internal teams. This has resulted in us securing long term commissions, many of which are of regional and national significance in our field. Our practice offers a full range of landscape architectural, ecological and strategic management services across the UK and Ireland. We lead design teams and contribute landscape and environmental services inputs to teams led by others, working on large scale projects. Known for delivering expert service and attention to detail, we respond on every project with bespoke support. Our clients benefit from Director-led services, with hands-on Director involvement at every stage in all our projects, assuring design excellence and the highest quality outputs, delivered within budget and on time. About the Role As we continue to grow, we need to increase our back-office support capability and have created this new role to help with the growing workload placed on our Director s and key clients. The Executive Assistant will play a vital role in organising and supporting Director activities and managing their busy schedules. Working from our offices in Winthorpe and reporting to the Office and Operations Manager, you will work closely with both the internal team and key clients, with overall responsibility for the management of a number of busy diaries to enable the smooth running of the key individuals for all day-to-day activities. This involves updating diaries immediately as meetings are arranged, changed, or cancelled, ensuring that all details are accurate and up to date and keeping all interested parties advised of any changes as soon as possible. In addition, the role provides executive support for a range of logistics, travel planning, personal and commercial administrative duties and organisational support. You will also support the Office and Operations Manager to enable the smooth day to day running of the business. This will involve working closely with other members of the administrative team, assisting on a range of projects such preparing comprehensive meeting briefings, researching initiatives and event planning. About You You will be passionate about being well organised and will pride yourself on your attention to detail. This is a hands-on role and requires a proactive approach at all times. The pace and variety of work will suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. Delivering a consistently high quality of service will be a personal value for you and one you can demonstrate having delivered in prior roles. You ll also need to demonstrate that you can communication well to a varying audience and using different platforms. The ability to remain calm while things are changing around you is important and you ll be skilled in managing competing demands with challenging deadlines. You ll enjoy working autonomously, you ll think and plan ahead and you ll take responsibility for your actions as well as working as an important part of a flexible, mutually supportive team. Essential Criteria Skills and Experience: Efficient and effective diary management, meetings coordination and preparation. Ability to research and prepare / present briefings, reports and background papers. Confident undertaking executive support across a range of commercial, public service and lifestyle work areas. Experience of international travel planning, UK logistics and associated administration (e.g. international visa applications). Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise work effectively. Technologically competent highly skilled in all aspects of the Microsoft Office suite, and a willingness to learn other technical packages as may be needed within the role. Experience of office management, office systems, procurement and all aspects of office administration. Professional and confidential at all times maintaining the highest degree of discretion and confidentiality will be required in the role. An effective communicator able to communicate messages clearly to a range of audiences at all levels, both verbally and in writing. An effective and reliable team player. Happy working in a permanently office-based role. Comfortable working with senior leaders and influencers, including on a 1-2-1 basis for briefings and diary management reviews. Takes responsibility and ownership for your actions, whilst thinking ahead and anticipating needs. Adaptable and flexible able to respond proactively to the changing needs of a busy team with a diverse workload.
Job Tile: Urban Designer/Senior Urban Designer Location: London /Camberley Role Summary Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a multidisciplinary who are on the search for experienced Urban Designers / Senior Urban Designers to join a well-established Design Team working on large-scale masterplanning projects, including new settlements, neighbourhoods and strategic site promotions. You will play a key role in the design and delivery of vision-led projects, supporting outline planning applications and contributing to the creation of high-quality, deliverable places. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the design and delivery of strategic masterplanning and urban design projects Lead or support the preparation of vision documents, frameworks and outline planning application submissions Develop strong, design-led concepts for large-scale residential and mixed-use developments Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including planners, engineers, landscape architects and environmental consultants Produce high-quality drawings, diagrams and presentation material to communicate design proposals effectively Support stakeholder engagement and design workshops where required Contribute to project coordination, timelines and design outputs across multiple schemes Assist with mentoring junior team members (Senior level) Ensure design work aligns with planning policy, development viability and client objectives Requirements Minimum 3+ years UK-based experience in urban design, masterplanning or a related design practice Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design from a UK university (essential) Background in Architecture is highly advantageous Proven experience in strategic site promotion and outline planning applications Strong portfolio demonstrating masterplanning and place-making projects Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and CAD Hand drawing skills advantageous Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available) What's on Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale residential and mixed-use developments Clear career progression and professional development opportunities Exposure to project management and project finances Collaborative and supportive studio culture Regular CPD and knowledge-sharing sessions Quarterly team and business meetings Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with industry standards Benefits Include 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year, up to 27 days) Private Medical Insurance (single cover) Salary sacrifice pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff discount on property and financial services Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
May 07, 2026
Full time
Job Tile: Urban Designer/Senior Urban Designer Location: London /Camberley Role Summary Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a multidisciplinary who are on the search for experienced Urban Designers / Senior Urban Designers to join a well-established Design Team working on large-scale masterplanning projects, including new settlements, neighbourhoods and strategic site promotions. You will play a key role in the design and delivery of vision-led projects, supporting outline planning applications and contributing to the creation of high-quality, deliverable places. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the design and delivery of strategic masterplanning and urban design projects Lead or support the preparation of vision documents, frameworks and outline planning application submissions Develop strong, design-led concepts for large-scale residential and mixed-use developments Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams including planners, engineers, landscape architects and environmental consultants Produce high-quality drawings, diagrams and presentation material to communicate design proposals effectively Support stakeholder engagement and design workshops where required Contribute to project coordination, timelines and design outputs across multiple schemes Assist with mentoring junior team members (Senior level) Ensure design work aligns with planning policy, development viability and client objectives Requirements Minimum 3+ years UK-based experience in urban design, masterplanning or a related design practice Postgraduate qualification in Urban Design from a UK university (essential) Background in Architecture is highly advantageous Proven experience in strategic site promotion and outline planning applications Strong portfolio demonstrating masterplanning and place-making projects Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams Excellent written, verbal and graphic communication skills Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp and CAD Hand drawing skills advantageous Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available) What's on Offer Opportunity to work on high-profile, large-scale residential and mixed-use developments Clear career progression and professional development opportunities Exposure to project management and project finances Collaborative and supportive studio culture Regular CPD and knowledge-sharing sessions Quarterly team and business meetings Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with industry standards Benefits Include 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year, up to 27 days) Private Medical Insurance (single cover) Salary sacrifice pension scheme Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Staff discount on property and financial services Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet suitable candidates ASAP. If you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on (phone number removed) or (url removed)
Trainee Estimator - Natural Stone Products Job Title: Junior Estimator - Natural Stone Products Job reference Number: Office Based: Leeds Remuneration: £25,000 + Bonus Scheme Benefits: Full benefits package The role of Trainee Estimator - Natural Stone Products will involve: Trainee Estimator position dealing with a high end quality manufactured range of natural stone block, brick and masonry products. Complete ongoing product training to ensure a strong and up-to-date understanding of the company's product range Maintain accurate records of tenders, quotations, and project information on internal systems Assist in reviewing tender enquiries to understand project requirements and specifications Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and lead times Use Excel and basic CAD tools to support take-offs and pricing calculations Work closely with senior estimators and internal teams to develop product knowledge and estimating skills Working on projects between £10k - £2M The ideal applicant will be a Trainee Estimator - Natural Stone Products experience with: Must have Estimating support / assisting experience within the construction industry May be open to a graduate that's looking to break into the sector Highly advantageous to have Estimating experience within the building products sector IT literate & excellent understanding of Excel Strong numerical skills High levels of organisation and attention to detail Presentable, humble, enthusiastic & self-motivated Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Jobs, Construction field vacancies and Specification field positions within: Estimator, Estimating, Support, Admin, Trainee, Executive, Assistant, Construction, Natural Stone, Precast Concrete, Concrete, Heavyside Building Products, Landscaping Products, Landscape Architects, Specifications, Specifiers, Architects, Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Natural Stone Block, Brick, Masonry
May 07, 2026
Full time
Trainee Estimator - Natural Stone Products Job Title: Junior Estimator - Natural Stone Products Job reference Number: Office Based: Leeds Remuneration: £25,000 + Bonus Scheme Benefits: Full benefits package The role of Trainee Estimator - Natural Stone Products will involve: Trainee Estimator position dealing with a high end quality manufactured range of natural stone block, brick and masonry products. Complete ongoing product training to ensure a strong and up-to-date understanding of the company's product range Maintain accurate records of tenders, quotations, and project information on internal systems Assist in reviewing tender enquiries to understand project requirements and specifications Liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, and lead times Use Excel and basic CAD tools to support take-offs and pricing calculations Work closely with senior estimators and internal teams to develop product knowledge and estimating skills Working on projects between £10k - £2M The ideal applicant will be a Trainee Estimator - Natural Stone Products experience with: Must have Estimating support / assisting experience within the construction industry May be open to a graduate that's looking to break into the sector Highly advantageous to have Estimating experience within the building products sector IT literate & excellent understanding of Excel Strong numerical skills High levels of organisation and attention to detail Presentable, humble, enthusiastic & self-motivated Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Field Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Field Jobs, Construction field vacancies and Specification field positions within: Estimator, Estimating, Support, Admin, Trainee, Executive, Assistant, Construction, Natural Stone, Precast Concrete, Concrete, Heavyside Building Products, Landscaping Products, Landscape Architects, Specifications, Specifiers, Architects, Civil Engineers, Landscape Architects, Natural Stone Block, Brick, Masonry
About us: The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Head of Grocery to join our Grocery team. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Act as the thought leader for the Grocery channel, owning commercial strategy, value creation, and long-term growth planning. Develop and deliver a three-year growth strategy, identifying key opportunities, routes to market, and future trading partners. Lead stakeholder alignment and act as a catalyst for change to deliver strategic objectives and remove barriers. Own pricing, range architecture, and portfolio strategy, including NPD, launches, and range optimisation. Build and maintain senior relationships with key retailers, using category, competitor, and market insights to influence decisions. Lead annual trading plans and trade marketing activity, ensuring alignment with customer and consumer strategies. Oversee Joint Business Planning (JBP) and the annual account planning cycle, aligning with broader business goals to drive profitable growth. Lead forecasting, volume planning, and risk management, collaborating cross-functionally to manage demand fluctuations. Develop, coach, and upskill the Grocery team, driving best-in-class retailer marketing and strong commercial performance. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: 5+ years' experience across product development, category management, and marketing within the grocery sector. Proven track record of driving commercial growth, with strong leadership and strategic capability. Deep understanding of the Bakery category, including market dynamics and competitive landscape. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and deliver results. Excellent communication skills, with a track record of leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen, balancing growth ambitions with profitability. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
May 07, 2026
Full time
About us: The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e-commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our teams grow, we seek our next Head of Grocery to join our Grocery team. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Act as the thought leader for the Grocery channel, owning commercial strategy, value creation, and long-term growth planning. Develop and deliver a three-year growth strategy, identifying key opportunities, routes to market, and future trading partners. Lead stakeholder alignment and act as a catalyst for change to deliver strategic objectives and remove barriers. Own pricing, range architecture, and portfolio strategy, including NPD, launches, and range optimisation. Build and maintain senior relationships with key retailers, using category, competitor, and market insights to influence decisions. Lead annual trading plans and trade marketing activity, ensuring alignment with customer and consumer strategies. Oversee Joint Business Planning (JBP) and the annual account planning cycle, aligning with broader business goals to drive profitable growth. Lead forecasting, volume planning, and risk management, collaborating cross-functionally to manage demand fluctuations. Develop, coach, and upskill the Grocery team, driving best-in-class retailer marketing and strong commercial performance. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you have: 5+ years' experience across product development, category management, and marketing within the grocery sector. Proven track record of driving commercial growth, with strong leadership and strategic capability. Deep understanding of the Bakery category, including market dynamics and competitive landscape. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and deliver results. Excellent communication skills, with a track record of leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams. Strong commercial acumen, balancing growth ambitions with profitability. What's in it for you: Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 25 days holiday + bank holidays Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Landscape Designer (Urban) £40,000 - £45,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime+ Hybrid + Bonus + 6 % Pension + Discount Reward Scheme Nottingham Are you a Landscape Designer with Urban experience looking to join a forward thinking and diverse company, offering direct progression to senior positions and fully funded chartership to enhance your career and make you a more well-rounded Designer. In this role you will be responsible for designing a variety of urban landscape projects for Nottinghamshire Council, such as Roundabouts, Parks and Green spaces. You will conduct environmental assessments on landscape projects, visit development sites and liaise closely with clients and stakeholders such as members of the public and local authority officials. Founded over a decade ago, this company design, construct and maintain highway systems. This ranges from consultations of infrastructure improvement, electrical works and the building of roads. This company is rapidly expanding and need a Landscape Designer to join the team and provide consultations for multi-million-pound highways projects. This role would suit a Landscape Designer with Urban experience looking to join a well-established company, where they can progress to senior landscape architect positions. The Role: Preparing masterplans, concepts, designs for a range of bespoke projects Carry out environmental impact assessments Liaise closely with clients and stakeholders, such as members of the public and local authority officials Mon-Fri, 37 hours, flexible start and finish times The Person: Landscape Designer or similar Urban experience Job Reference: BBBH 24935a Landscape, Architect, Architecture, Land, Design, Local Authority, Masterplan, Environment, Rural, Institute, CDM, Surveying, Assessments Derby, Ilkeston, Loughborough If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website
May 07, 2026
Full time
Landscape Designer (Urban) £40,000 - £45,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Flexitime+ Hybrid + Bonus + 6 % Pension + Discount Reward Scheme Nottingham Are you a Landscape Designer with Urban experience looking to join a forward thinking and diverse company, offering direct progression to senior positions and fully funded chartership to enhance your career and make you a more well-rounded Designer. In this role you will be responsible for designing a variety of urban landscape projects for Nottinghamshire Council, such as Roundabouts, Parks and Green spaces. You will conduct environmental assessments on landscape projects, visit development sites and liaise closely with clients and stakeholders such as members of the public and local authority officials. Founded over a decade ago, this company design, construct and maintain highway systems. This ranges from consultations of infrastructure improvement, electrical works and the building of roads. This company is rapidly expanding and need a Landscape Designer to join the team and provide consultations for multi-million-pound highways projects. This role would suit a Landscape Designer with Urban experience looking to join a well-established company, where they can progress to senior landscape architect positions. The Role: Preparing masterplans, concepts, designs for a range of bespoke projects Carry out environmental impact assessments Liaise closely with clients and stakeholders, such as members of the public and local authority officials Mon-Fri, 37 hours, flexible start and finish times The Person: Landscape Designer or similar Urban experience Job Reference: BBBH 24935a Landscape, Architect, Architecture, Land, Design, Local Authority, Masterplan, Environment, Rural, Institute, CDM, Surveying, Assessments Derby, Ilkeston, Loughborough If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website
This is a rare opportunity to join a buoyant Interiors Team that are part of a leading architectural consultancy with 140 people. They have enjoyed an excellent 2025 across architecture, planning, Interiors and Landscape Architecture which is set to continue in 2026. The opportunity is going to see you working on significant new projects within the commercial and hospitality sectors across multiple buildings working closely with clients. You will be working through all the RIBA work stages advising the team on appropriate design solutions. In order to succeed you will have an Interior Design /Architect degree with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi disciplinary environment. You must be able to produce high quality joinery details and have a knowledge of British standards. You will love the working environment in a fantastic building with superb in house amenities and lovely nearby surroundings. There is 25 days holiday, yearly bonuses, healthcare plan, a cycle to work scheme and a relaxed clothing policy awaiting you.
May 07, 2026
Full time
This is a rare opportunity to join a buoyant Interiors Team that are part of a leading architectural consultancy with 140 people. They have enjoyed an excellent 2025 across architecture, planning, Interiors and Landscape Architecture which is set to continue in 2026. The opportunity is going to see you working on significant new projects within the commercial and hospitality sectors across multiple buildings working closely with clients. You will be working through all the RIBA work stages advising the team on appropriate design solutions. In order to succeed you will have an Interior Design /Architect degree with the ability to work collaboratively in a multi disciplinary environment. You must be able to produce high quality joinery details and have a knowledge of British standards. You will love the working environment in a fantastic building with superb in house amenities and lovely nearby surroundings. There is 25 days holiday, yearly bonuses, healthcare plan, a cycle to work scheme and a relaxed clothing policy awaiting you.
Are you a Social First Senior Creative looking to step up to a Junior Art Director/Art Director position within a Global Brand Activation agency Then you don t need to look any further! You will be working on-site with a well-known electronics brand and be part of a small but fast moving team! As well as creating concepts, you will be able to roll up your sleeves and do the do. Supported by the Creative Director, you will work from the brief through to delivery, coming up with ideas, building out executions and getting the campaigns into the right places! Hybrid working 3 Days on site with the client Responsibilities Brief-to-Concept Translation: Turn complex client briefs into clear, compelling creative and executable ideas! Multi-Format Concepting: Develop Native, engaging concepts tailored specifically for social, digital and film/video platforms. Hands-on-Execution: Bring ideas to life by writing scripts, building storyboards and designing high-quality, top-level social content. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work in close partnership with production, design and internal team members to ensure seamless project execution. Workplace Agility: Seamlessly switch between high-level strategic thinking and detail-oriented, tactical execution while maintaining momentum. Social Architecture: Develop platform-specific ideas that leverage current trends, algorithm behaviors, and platform-native best practices. Skills and Experience Experience working within a creative agency, with a strong portfolio of social first creative This is a must! A social platform thinker, with strong knowledge of culture and trends. Fantastic knowledge of social platform best practices. A strong interest in the AI landscape, with a good understanding of how this can benefit your work. Able to deliver sharp ideas and confident writing and articulating your thinking, shaping narratives and presenting your work. Can easily switch between high-level concepting and detailed execution. Demonstratable experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Able to drive innovation and turn concepts into reality. It s desirable to have created content for consumer technology brands.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Are you a Social First Senior Creative looking to step up to a Junior Art Director/Art Director position within a Global Brand Activation agency Then you don t need to look any further! You will be working on-site with a well-known electronics brand and be part of a small but fast moving team! As well as creating concepts, you will be able to roll up your sleeves and do the do. Supported by the Creative Director, you will work from the brief through to delivery, coming up with ideas, building out executions and getting the campaigns into the right places! Hybrid working 3 Days on site with the client Responsibilities Brief-to-Concept Translation: Turn complex client briefs into clear, compelling creative and executable ideas! Multi-Format Concepting: Develop Native, engaging concepts tailored specifically for social, digital and film/video platforms. Hands-on-Execution: Bring ideas to life by writing scripts, building storyboards and designing high-quality, top-level social content. Cross-Team Collaboration: Work in close partnership with production, design and internal team members to ensure seamless project execution. Workplace Agility: Seamlessly switch between high-level strategic thinking and detail-oriented, tactical execution while maintaining momentum. Social Architecture: Develop platform-specific ideas that leverage current trends, algorithm behaviors, and platform-native best practices. Skills and Experience Experience working within a creative agency, with a strong portfolio of social first creative This is a must! A social platform thinker, with strong knowledge of culture and trends. Fantastic knowledge of social platform best practices. A strong interest in the AI landscape, with a good understanding of how this can benefit your work. Able to deliver sharp ideas and confident writing and articulating your thinking, shaping narratives and presenting your work. Can easily switch between high-level concepting and detailed execution. Demonstratable experience using design software such as Adobe Creative Suite. Able to drive innovation and turn concepts into reality. It s desirable to have created content for consumer technology brands.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Landscape Architect to join the team of this Cardiff based, award winning practice. They have the flexibility to consider a Landscape Architect or Senior Landscape Architect to help create sustainable and successful developments for a growing client base. You will have a varied role and will have experince of either planning or Design. You will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD and Adobe Creative Suite. Our client provides an agile working environment designed to enable a flexible work life balance, a generous salary and benefits package with opportunities for career development and progression. If this sounds like the role for you then please send your CV.
May 06, 2026
Full time
We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Landscape Architect to join the team of this Cardiff based, award winning practice. They have the flexibility to consider a Landscape Architect or Senior Landscape Architect to help create sustainable and successful developments for a growing client base. You will have a varied role and will have experince of either planning or Design. You will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of CAD and Adobe Creative Suite. Our client provides an agile working environment designed to enable a flexible work life balance, a generous salary and benefits package with opportunities for career development and progression. If this sounds like the role for you then please send your CV.
Senior Software Engineer JavaScript, C++, Linux, IoT, Kubernetes, Microservices Southampton, Romsey, Hampshire (Onsite) 65,000 - 75,000 + pension & benefits Are you a talented Software Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for experienced software engineers with solid backend programming experience in C++, JavaScript and Object Oriented Design Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). A STEM degree is preferred, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Software Engineer JavaScript, C++, Linux, IoT, Kubernetes, Microservices Southampton, Romsey, Hampshire (Onsite) 65,000 - 75,000 + pension & benefits Are you a talented Software Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for experienced software engineers with solid backend programming experience in C++, JavaScript and Object Oriented Design Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). A STEM degree is preferred, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Landscape Architect & Senior Architect Job description Job Title: Senior Architect & Senior Landscape Architect Company: The Location: London + Hybrid About Us: Our client are leaders in the design and construction of luxury residential gardens and landscape projects in the super-prime sector. As we steadily expand into the property development market, we are keen to connect with experienced architects who are passionate about working on super high-end, bespoke landscapes often at the intersection of architecture, property, and garden design. The Opportunity: We are seeking a creative, technically accomplished Senior Architect or Senior Landscape Architect to join our growing London team. This role is a unique blend of conceptual design, technical oversight, and project leadership covering everything from estate gardens and landmark hotels to exclusive residential developments. Key Responsibilities: Design Leadership Lead the development of strong conceptual designs and high-standard technical solutions for luxury landscapes and property projects Ensure that all design work meets and exceeds client briefs and the standards of the super-prime market Project Oversight Manage project targets, deadlines, and deliverables from inception to completion Prepare and review fee proposals, scopes of work, and performance benchmarks Team & Consultant Coordination Lead and inspire internal design teams Collaborate with external consultants and specialist suppliers Conduct weekly project reviews, set resource requirements, and align objectives Construction Oversight Oversee construction phases, ensuring every detail matches the design intent and quality expectations Provide technical guidance and solutions to construction teams throughout the build Key Skills and Experience: High-End Project Expertise Strong portfolio covering all project stages in estate gardens, luxury hotels, city gardens, or other high-end projects Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with a strong work ethic Technical Proficiency Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, D5 Render, and rendering tools such as Lumion Bonus: horticultural expertise and comprehensive knowledge of UK plant palettes Communication & Leadership Ability to present and communicate design concepts confidently to UHNW clients and stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication Demonstrated experience leading teams and coordinating with consultants Ability to inspire, guide, and motivate team members towards project excellence Why Join Us? Be part of a pioneering team shaping luxury landscapes and high-end property developments in London Work with a company that values creativity, technical rigour, and bespoke solutions Enjoy opportunities for career growth as we expand into new sectors of property development If you have the creative vision, technical depth, and leadership to thrive in this unique environment, we would love to hear from you. Join The team and help us redefine the boundaries of luxury landscapes and property design. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus Benefits: Company events Company pension Private medical insurance Sick pay UK visa sponsorship Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): What are your current salary and expectations for this role? How long will it take to commute from home to the office? Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: AutoCAD: 10 years (preferred) Sketchup: 7 years (preferred) D5 Render architecture : 5 years (preferred) landscape architecture: 5 years (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)
May 05, 2026
Full time
Senior Landscape Architect & Senior Architect Job description Job Title: Senior Architect & Senior Landscape Architect Company: The Location: London + Hybrid About Us: Our client are leaders in the design and construction of luxury residential gardens and landscape projects in the super-prime sector. As we steadily expand into the property development market, we are keen to connect with experienced architects who are passionate about working on super high-end, bespoke landscapes often at the intersection of architecture, property, and garden design. The Opportunity: We are seeking a creative, technically accomplished Senior Architect or Senior Landscape Architect to join our growing London team. This role is a unique blend of conceptual design, technical oversight, and project leadership covering everything from estate gardens and landmark hotels to exclusive residential developments. Key Responsibilities: Design Leadership Lead the development of strong conceptual designs and high-standard technical solutions for luxury landscapes and property projects Ensure that all design work meets and exceeds client briefs and the standards of the super-prime market Project Oversight Manage project targets, deadlines, and deliverables from inception to completion Prepare and review fee proposals, scopes of work, and performance benchmarks Team & Consultant Coordination Lead and inspire internal design teams Collaborate with external consultants and specialist suppliers Conduct weekly project reviews, set resource requirements, and align objectives Construction Oversight Oversee construction phases, ensuring every detail matches the design intent and quality expectations Provide technical guidance and solutions to construction teams throughout the build Key Skills and Experience: High-End Project Expertise Strong portfolio covering all project stages in estate gardens, luxury hotels, city gardens, or other high-end projects Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks with a strong work ethic Technical Proficiency Advanced skills in AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, SketchUp, D5 Render, and rendering tools such as Lumion Bonus: horticultural expertise and comprehensive knowledge of UK plant palettes Communication & Leadership Ability to present and communicate design concepts confidently to UHNW clients and stakeholders Strong written and verbal communication Demonstrated experience leading teams and coordinating with consultants Ability to inspire, guide, and motivate team members towards project excellence Why Join Us? Be part of a pioneering team shaping luxury landscapes and high-end property developments in London Work with a company that values creativity, technical rigour, and bespoke solutions Enjoy opportunities for career growth as we expand into new sectors of property development If you have the creative vision, technical depth, and leadership to thrive in this unique environment, we would love to hear from you. Join The team and help us redefine the boundaries of luxury landscapes and property design. Job Type: Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Performance bonus Yearly bonus Benefits: Company events Company pension Private medical insurance Sick pay UK visa sponsorship Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): What are your current salary and expectations for this role? How long will it take to commute from home to the office? Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: AutoCAD: 10 years (preferred) Sketchup: 7 years (preferred) D5 Render architecture : 5 years (preferred) landscape architecture: 5 years (preferred) Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)
