White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Lead Software Development Engineer - Services About this role Capital One's mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions. Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis. Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One. What you'll do You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service) You'll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain What we're looking for Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale You're able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We'd love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Lead Software Development Engineer - Services About this role Capital One's mission is to change banking for good by bringing humanity, ingenuity and simplicity to banking. Sitting at the core of such values is our Software Engineering department whose primary role is to be an enabler of our ambitions. Capital One is looking for a Senior Software Development Engineer to join a backend team, based in our London office on a hybrid basis. Our Engineers are people who lead by example, build strong and valuable relationships and have the confidence to influence at all levels. We are proud of who we are and what we do and want you to join us at this particularly exciting time at Capital One. What you'll do You will lead a team or cross-functional squad in the delivery of complex and ambiguous projects that support a broader business outcome You will take end-to-end responsibility for technical design, implementation, and operational considerations Collaborate with engineers, architects, product owners, and stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes You will play a crucial role in supporting the elevation of engineering enablement, excellence, and experience across the broader engineering community You will collaborate and contribute to the development and dissemination of standardised and sustainable best practices, tools, patterns, and frameworks that enhance the productivity and quality of engineering efforts business-wide Your focus is on a major portion of existing or new team software (e.g., significant component, set of features, mid-size application or service) You'll work to achieve the goals and vision shared by Product Management and your Tribe Leadership Innovate within your team, initiative area and contribute within your technical domain What we're looking for Proven experience in technical leadership, including leading a team or cross-functional squad Proven experience working in both backend services and mobile technologies Exceptional programming skills and knowledge of building APIs using modern OO languages preferably Java, SOLID principles, SOA, HTTP and REST Experience with AWS and strong understanding of cloud-based development Extensive, demonstrable knowledge of designing architectures that are secure and perform at scale You're able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste Proven experience ability to deliver high quality applications at scale An advocate for quality and the ability to support the team, leveraging approaches such as Pair Programming, TDD and BDD Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and will be based in our London office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our London office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the product roadmap for an organisation committed to transformation We're continuing our journey into the public cloud and have problems of scale, security, availability and performance for you to help solve We love continuous learning and that's why we give you 10% of your time to work on cutting edge innovative projects that shape the way we will work in the future We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve. We'd love to hear from you if you identify with a typically under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women and ethnic minority candidates. We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
AWS Principal Platform Engineer - UK Security Clearance required. Location: London, UK (Hybrid - typically 1 day per week in office/on-site) Contract: Permanent, Full-time Package: £90,000 - £120,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) About Us At Appvia, we help organisations navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. We are a specialist cloud and platform engineering consultancy and product house, delivering modern cloud platforms that enable teams to build, deploy, and operate software securely and efficiently. Our mission is to enable every organisation to deliver applications confidently in the cloud. We focus on building strong platform foundations, combining automation, governance, and developer enablement, so engineering teams can move faster without compromising on reliability or security. We work across public and private sector customers, supporting large scale transformation programmes and long term platform evolution. About the Role As an AWS Principal Platform Engineer, you will play a senior technical leadership role across Appvia's platform engineering engagements. You will help customers design, build, and evolve scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms, while guiding teams towards modern DevOps and platform engineering best practices. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and consultancy. You will work closely with engineers, delivery leads, and solution architects, shaping technical direction, supporting early stage solution design, and mentoring teams as they deliver complex cloud platforms. You will also contribute to Appvia's wider engineering capability, influencing standards, patterns, and approaches that are reused across multiple customer engagements. Interview Process - 4 Stage Discovery conversation with Talent Acquisition Paired technical assessment with an Engineering team member Technical deep dive with Practice Leadership Competency focused final interview with Engineering Leadership Important You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC: British Passport or ILR To have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years. Have no criminal records. Have no financial irregularities. About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in leading an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Expert knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Ability to lead and mentor on industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Bid work and Pre Sales Engineering experience Responsibilities Collaborate with prospective and existing customers to define and execute strategies for cloud and DevOps adoption. Educate customers and industry stakeholders on the benefits and best practices of cloud native technologies. Lead large, complex public cloud projects, providing strategic direction and selecting appropriate technologies. Manage teams of platform engineers and consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Engage with enterprise clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions. Stay up to date with the latest trends and emerging technologies, contributing to industry knowledge sharing through blog posts and videos. Skills Platform Engineering: Mastery of designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms. Automation: Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby). Container Orchestration: In depth knowledge and hands on experience with Kubernetes and its managed counterparts (EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: In depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services, architecture, and best practices. DevOps Mastery: Excellent knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation, and serverless technologies. Networking: Expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable AWS network architectures (VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, Transit Gateway). Experience Leadership on Large Projects: Proven experience leading and delivering large, complex public cloud projects. Team Management and Mentorship: Extensive experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and mentoring team members. Enterprise Customer Facing Experience: Significant experience engaging with enterprise clients, managing relationships, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Industry Involvement: Proven commitment to staying up to date with the latest trends and contributing to industry knowledge sharing. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an expert/professional level is highly desirable, e.g.: AWS Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (highly desirable) Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS) Why join Appvia? We are a self funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With our customers, such as the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? Work life balance Flexible working with core hours of 10 4pm because we know life happens outside of work Hybrid working - only one compulsory office day per month 25 days' holiday a year, plus bank holidays An additional day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay Workplace Nursery Benefit to help working parents For your well being Full Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50% Death in Service Cycle to Work scheme Electric Car Scheme Pension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savings Employee Assistance Programme Free hygiene products available in the London office Mental health support Free therapy through AXA Access to the Headspace App Trained Mental Health First Aiders Other fun perks Learning budget of £1,000 a year Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia Dog friendly office Wear what makes you comfortable Free snacks in the office Pool table & ping pong table Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more! We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity, and disability status. Note: While all roles are active and approved at the time of posting, the dynamic nature of our start up means some applications may be processed to pipeline talent for future opportunities rather than current openings. We will strive to keep you informed of any changes to the status of your application.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
AWS Principal Platform Engineer - UK Security Clearance required. Location: London, UK (Hybrid - typically 1 day per week in office/on-site) Contract: Permanent, Full-time Package: £90,000 - £120,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) About Us At Appvia, we help organisations navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. We are a specialist cloud and platform engineering consultancy and product house, delivering modern cloud platforms that enable teams to build, deploy, and operate software securely and efficiently. Our mission is to enable every organisation to deliver applications confidently in the cloud. We focus on building strong platform foundations, combining automation, governance, and developer enablement, so engineering teams can move faster without compromising on reliability or security. We work across public and private sector customers, supporting large scale transformation programmes and long term platform evolution. About the Role As an AWS Principal Platform Engineer, you will play a senior technical leadership role across Appvia's platform engineering engagements. You will help customers design, build, and evolve scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms, while guiding teams towards modern DevOps and platform engineering best practices. This is a hands on leadership role for someone who enjoys operating at the intersection of engineering, architecture, and consultancy. You will work closely with engineers, delivery leads, and solution architects, shaping technical direction, supporting early stage solution design, and mentoring teams as they deliver complex cloud platforms. You will also contribute to Appvia's wider engineering capability, influencing standards, patterns, and approaches that are reused across multiple customer engagements. Interview Process - 4 Stage Discovery conversation with Talent Acquisition Paired technical assessment with an Engineering team member Technical deep dive with Practice Leadership Competency focused final interview with Engineering Leadership Important You must either hold active SC, or be eligible for SC: British Passport or ILR To have resided in the UK for at least the last 5 years. Have no criminal records. Have no financial irregularities. About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in leading an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Expert knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Ability to lead and mentor on industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Bid work and Pre Sales Engineering experience Responsibilities Collaborate with prospective and existing customers to define and execute strategies for cloud and DevOps adoption. Educate customers and industry stakeholders on the benefits and best practices of cloud native technologies. Lead large, complex public cloud projects, providing strategic direction and selecting appropriate technologies. Manage teams of platform engineers and consultants, fostering a positive and collaborative team culture. Engage with enterprise clients to understand their unique challenges and deliver tailored solutions. Stay up to date with the latest trends and emerging technologies, contributing to industry knowledge sharing through blog posts and videos. Skills Platform Engineering: Mastery of designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure platforms. Automation: Expertise in infrastructure as code (IaC) practices, automation tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and scripting languages (e.g. Python, Ruby). Container Orchestration: In depth knowledge and hands on experience with Kubernetes and its managed counterparts (EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: In depth knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP services, architecture, and best practices. DevOps Mastery: Excellent knowledge of CI/CD, containerisation, and serverless technologies. Networking: Expertise in designing and managing secure, scalable AWS network architectures (VPC, VPN, Load Balancers, Transit Gateway). Experience Leadership on Large Projects: Proven experience leading and delivering large, complex public cloud projects. Team Management and Mentorship: Extensive experience leading and managing teams, fostering a collaborative culture, and mentoring team members. Enterprise Customer Facing Experience: Significant experience engaging with enterprise clients, managing relationships, and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Continuous Learning and Industry Involvement: Proven commitment to staying up to date with the latest trends and contributing to industry knowledge sharing. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at an expert/professional level is highly desirable, e.g.: AWS Solutions Architect Professional AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty (highly desirable) Certification in Kubernetes administration is desirable: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKSS) Why join Appvia? We are a self funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With our customers, such as the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? Work life balance Flexible working with core hours of 10 4pm because we know life happens outside of work Hybrid working - only one compulsory office day per month 25 days' holiday a year, plus bank holidays An additional day off for your birthday Enhanced maternity and paternity to full pay Workplace Nursery Benefit to help working parents For your well being Full Private Healthcare cover for you with partners and children covered 50% Death in Service Cycle to Work scheme Electric Car Scheme Pension plus a salary sacrifice option for even greater savings Employee Assistance Programme Free hygiene products available in the London office Mental health support Free therapy through AXA Access to the Headspace App Trained Mental Health First Aiders Other fun perks Learning budget of £1,000 a year Your own MacBook Pro while you work at Appvia Dog friendly office Wear what makes you comfortable Free snacks in the office Pool table & ping pong table Regular team socials, board game nights, industry meetups and more! We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage, respect, and recognise diversity of thought and background throughout the business. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity, and disability status. Note: While all roles are active and approved at the time of posting, the dynamic nature of our start up means some applications may be processed to pipeline talent for future opportunities rather than current openings. We will strive to keep you informed of any changes to the status of your application.
Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: United Kingdom Location: Ayrshire, South Ayrshire Position Role Type: Onsite At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference by solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence. At Prestwick Service Centre, we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. As part of our continued growth, we require experienced individuals who will contribute to our success while upholding our reputation as a leading provider of quality MRO services to our European and Middle Eastern customers. A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our EHS team for a dynamic individual looking to take on a new challenge in their career. We are seeking to recruit an EHS & Facilities Business Leader. This is an onsite role located within our Prestwick facility, Scotland, UK. What You Will Do: Lead and own the site's EHS and Facilities strategy, ensuring alignment with Collins Aerospace, regulatory and business requirements, and promoting a proactive culture of safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement. Act as the primary site point of contact for EHS, providing expert advice and guidance to leaders and employees while driving ownership and accountability across the organisation. Ensure compliance with applicable EHS legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards, including environmental compliance, regulatory reporting and submissions. Develop, maintain and continuously improve EHS management systems, plans, procedures and programmes, including risk assessment, ergonomics, confined spaces, respiratory protection, electrical safety and contractor safety. Lead EHS performance management, including metrics, audits, incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventative actions. Own the site's EHS training and communication strategy, ensuring employees and leaders have the appropriate knowledge, competence and awareness. Lead the Facilities function, ensuring buildings, infrastructure, utilities, services and the workplace environment are safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose. Develop and manage facilities maintenance and improvement programmes, balancing safety, operational requirements, cost and long-term asset performance. Oversee facilities contractors and service providers, ensuring appropriate standards, permits, controls and performance management are in place. Support capital projects, site modifications and improvement programmes, ensuring EHS and Facilities requirements are incorporated from design through to completion. Ensure effective emergency preparedness, business continuity and site resilience arrangements, while partnering with business and functional leaders to identify and address EHS and Facilities risks and opportunities. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, contractors and specialist departments to achieve and maintain compliance. Drive the use of digital solutions, data and analytics to improve EHS and Facilities visibility, compliance, decision-making and operational efficiency. Identify and deliver opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction and sustainable performance, while ensuring compliance with all Collins Aerospace policies and procedures, including EHS, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property and International Trade Compliance requirements. Qualifications You Must Have: Degree qualified in an EHS, Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience. Proven experience leading both EHS and Facilities functions, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or similarly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels and influence senior stakeholders. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience developing and implementing EHS management systems, with demonstrable experience in risk management, compliance, auditing, incident investigation and continuous improvement. Experience leading facilities operations, including infrastructure, utilities, maintenance, workplace environment and facilities service providers. Proven experience managing contractors and third-party service providers within a controlled or regulated environment. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across EHS and Facilities. Strong digital and analytical capability, including experience with Microsoft Office and relevant EHS and Facilities management systems. A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge where required and drive sustainable improvements. Initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the Site Leadership Team. A strong commitment to creating a safe, compliant, efficient and high-performing workplace. What We Can Offer You: Competitive Compensation Package 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10% Private Medical Insurance Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening) Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation Professional Development & Growth Support with professional fees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses and much more! This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Date Posted: 2026-08-21 Country: United Kingdom Location: Ayrshire, South Ayrshire Position Role Type: Onsite At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference by solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market-leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence. At Prestwick Service Centre, we are specialists in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft engine nacelle systems and engine components. As part of our continued growth, we require experienced individuals who will contribute to our success while upholding our reputation as a leading provider of quality MRO services to our European and Middle Eastern customers. A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our EHS team for a dynamic individual looking to take on a new challenge in their career. We are seeking to recruit an EHS & Facilities Business Leader. This is an onsite role located within our Prestwick facility, Scotland, UK. What You Will Do: Lead and own the site's EHS and Facilities strategy, ensuring alignment with Collins Aerospace, regulatory and business requirements, and promoting a proactive culture of safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement. Act as the primary site point of contact for EHS, providing expert advice and guidance to leaders and employees while driving ownership and accountability across the organisation. Ensure compliance with applicable EHS legislation, regulatory requirements and company standards, including environmental compliance, regulatory reporting and submissions. Develop, maintain and continuously improve EHS management systems, plans, procedures and programmes, including risk assessment, ergonomics, confined spaces, respiratory protection, electrical safety and contractor safety. Lead EHS performance management, including metrics, audits, incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis and effective corrective and preventative actions. Own the site's EHS training and communication strategy, ensuring employees and leaders have the appropriate knowledge, competence and awareness. Lead the Facilities function, ensuring buildings, infrastructure, utilities, services and the workplace environment are safe, compliant, reliable and fit for purpose. Develop and manage facilities maintenance and improvement programmes, balancing safety, operational requirements, cost and long-term asset performance. Oversee facilities contractors and service providers, ensuring appropriate standards, permits, controls and performance management are in place. Support capital projects, site modifications and improvement programmes, ensuring EHS and Facilities requirements are incorporated from design through to completion. Ensure effective emergency preparedness, business continuity and site resilience arrangements, while partnering with business and functional leaders to identify and address EHS and Facilities risks and opportunities. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory bodies, contractors and specialist departments to achieve and maintain compliance. Drive the use of digital solutions, data and analytics to improve EHS and Facilities visibility, compliance, decision-making and operational efficiency. Identify and deliver opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction and sustainable performance, while ensuring compliance with all Collins Aerospace policies and procedures, including EHS, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property and International Trade Compliance requirements. Qualifications You Must Have: Degree qualified in an EHS, Engineering, Facilities Management or related discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience. Proven experience leading both EHS and Facilities functions, ideally within a manufacturing, engineering, aerospace or similarly regulated environment. Strong knowledge of UK EHS legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice. Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels and influence senior stakeholders. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience developing and implementing EHS management systems, with demonstrable experience in risk management, compliance, auditing, incident investigation and continuous improvement. Experience leading facilities operations, including infrastructure, utilities, maintenance, workplace environment and facilities service providers. Proven experience managing contractors and third-party service providers within a controlled or regulated environment. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across EHS and Facilities. Strong digital and analytical capability, including experience with Microsoft Office and relevant EHS and Facilities management systems. A proactive, pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, with the confidence to challenge where required and drive sustainable improvements. Initiative, enthusiasm and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the Site Leadership Team. A strong commitment to creating a safe, compliant, efficient and high-performing workplace. What We Can Offer You: Competitive Compensation Package 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays + option to buy / sell up to 5 days per year Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme with 2:1 matched contributions up to 10% Private Medical Insurance Health & Wellbeing Cash Plan - (dental/optical/therapy/chiropody/health screening) Life Assurance & Group Income protection scheme participation Professional Development & Growth Support with professional fees Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee Discounts & Flexible Benefits Platform Employee Recognition & Referral Bonuses and much more! This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per Week) Reports To: Capital Works Manager About Us Our vision is simple: we create homes and communities where people can thrive (p. 1). We are a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people's lives, you belong with us. The Role We are looking for a Surveyor to support our Planned Programme You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock (Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and make sure our homes meet all regulatory requirements-including the Decent Homes Standard Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements Financial Control: Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports Quality Assurance: Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money Health & Safety:Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation Data Integrity: Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies What We Are Looking For Experience: A strong track record of managing £1million+ planned building works, public procurement, and residential contracts. Extensive relevant experience in lieu of professional membership Technical Qualifications: You are ideally a member of CIOB, hold an intermediate RICS grade, or are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or have substantial relevant experience. Skills: Excellent budget management, ability to resolve commercial disputes, and top-tier communication skills to connect with contractors and residents alike What's In It For You? (Our Benefits Package) We know the market is competitive, so we look after our team with a comprehensive, modern rewards package designed around your health, wealth, and work-life balance: Work-Life Balance & Flexibility Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split. Generous Holiday: 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays. Buy & Sell Holiday: Need more time off or want a cash boost? Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle. Life Event Leave: Fully paid time off for major life moments (e.g., moving house, getting married, becoming a grandparent, or taking your driving test). Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause close to your heart. Financial Well-being & Security Default Salary Sacrifice Pension: A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme paid automatically through salary sacrifice to help your money grow efficiently. Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme: Access to affordable, safe employee loans when unexpected costs arise. Death in Service Cover: Peace of mind for your loved ones with a supportive life insurance policy. Refer a Friend Scheme: Cash rewards for helping us bring other brilliant talent into family. Health, Wellness & Discounts 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme: We cover the full cost of your Health Shield healthcare plan, giving you money back on dental, optical, and physical therapies (taxable benefit). Health Shield Perks Portal: Exclusive access to deep discounts, savings, and deals on high street purchases, gym memberships, and cinema tickets. Blue Light Card: Access to thousands of amazing discounts across the UK for housing sector professionals. Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on a brand-new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice scheme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health: Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and expert occupational medical guidance whenever you need it. Closing Date: 11th September 2026 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per Week) Reports To: Capital Works Manager About Us Our vision is simple: we create homes and communities where people can thrive (p. 1). We are a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people's lives, you belong with us. The Role We are looking for a Surveyor to support our Planned Programme You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock (Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and make sure our homes meet all regulatory requirements-including the Decent Homes Standard Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements Financial Control: Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports Quality Assurance: Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money Health & Safety:Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation Data Integrity: Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies What We Are Looking For Experience: A strong track record of managing £1million+ planned building works, public procurement, and residential contracts. Extensive relevant experience in lieu of professional membership Technical Qualifications: You are ideally a member of CIOB, hold an intermediate RICS grade, or are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or have substantial relevant experience. Skills: Excellent budget management, ability to resolve commercial disputes, and top-tier communication skills to connect with contractors and residents alike What's In It For You? (Our Benefits Package) We know the market is competitive, so we look after our team with a comprehensive, modern rewards package designed around your health, wealth, and work-life balance: Work-Life Balance & Flexibility Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split. Generous Holiday: 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays. Buy & Sell Holiday: Need more time off or want a cash boost? Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle. Life Event Leave: Fully paid time off for major life moments (e.g., moving house, getting married, becoming a grandparent, or taking your driving test). Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause close to your heart. Financial Well-being & Security Default Salary Sacrifice Pension: A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme paid automatically through salary sacrifice to help your money grow efficiently. Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme: Access to affordable, safe employee loans when unexpected costs arise. Death in Service Cover: Peace of mind for your loved ones with a supportive life insurance policy. Refer a Friend Scheme: Cash rewards for helping us bring other brilliant talent into family. Health, Wellness & Discounts 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme: We cover the full cost of your Health Shield healthcare plan, giving you money back on dental, optical, and physical therapies (taxable benefit). Health Shield Perks Portal: Exclusive access to deep discounts, savings, and deals on high street purchases, gym memberships, and cinema tickets. Blue Light Card: Access to thousands of amazing discounts across the UK for housing sector professionals. Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on a brand-new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice scheme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health: Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and expert occupational medical guidance whenever you need it. Closing Date: 11th September 2026 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + client site Active DV clearance non-negotiable Architecture that ends up in service, not in a slide pack. Datatech Analytics is supporting a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across defence, national security and classified government programmes. We're engaging Principal Data Architects who want ownership, not oversight. The role You'll set and lead the technical direction of large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes working alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Not advisory. You stay close to delivery and shape how platforms get built, deployed and used. What you'll do - Own enterprise data architecture across secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms ingestion through to analytics and operational use - Build secure, scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn complex mission requirements into things that ship - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architectural strategy and capability The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse patterns distributed processing DevOps, IaC, secure deployment governance, access control, analytics enablement What we need - Active DV clearance - Track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government background - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design expertise - Credible with senior stakeholders - Led teams through complex delivery Why it matters These programmes sit at the core of the UK's secure data capability. Real constraints, real consequences, no sandbox platforms that support operational decisions when it counts. Confidential conversation: (url removed)
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Principal Data Architect DV Cleared Secure Government & Defence Programmes UK Hybrid + client site Active DV clearance non-negotiable Architecture that ends up in service, not in a slide pack. Datatech Analytics is supporting a leading UK consulting and technology organisation building secure, enterprise-scale data platforms across defence, national security and classified government programmes. We're engaging Principal Data Architects who want ownership, not oversight. The role You'll set and lead the technical direction of large-scale data platforms on mission-critical programmes working alongside senior stakeholders, engineers and delivery teams. Not advisory. You stay close to delivery and shape how platforms get built, deployed and used. What you'll do - Own enterprise data architecture across secure programmes - Design end-to-end platforms ingestion through to analytics and operational use - Build secure, scalable architectures for highly classified environments - Turn complex mission requirements into things that ship - Lead engineering teams through implementation - Shape long-term architectural strategy and capability The environment AWS, Azure, GCP Databricks, Snowflake lake, lakehouse and modern warehouse patterns distributed processing DevOps, IaC, secure deployment governance, access control, analytics enablement What we need - Active DV clearance - Track record delivering enterprise-scale data platforms - Defence, national security or secure government background - Deep cloud data architecture and secure design expertise - Credible with senior stakeholders - Led teams through complex delivery Why it matters These programmes sit at the core of the UK's secure data capability. Real constraints, real consequences, no sandbox platforms that support operational decisions when it counts. Confidential conversation: (url removed)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per Week) Reports To: Capital Works Manager About Us Our vision is simple: we create homes and communities where people can thrive (p. 1). We are a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people's lives, you belong with us. The Role We are looking for a Surveyor to support our Planned Programme You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock (Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and make sure our homes meet all regulatory requirements-including the Decent Homes Standard Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements Financial Control: Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports Quality Assurance: Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money Health & Safety:Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation Data Integrity: Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies What We Are Looking For Experience: A strong track record of managing £1million+ planned building works, public procurement, and residential contracts. Extensive relevant experience in lieu of professional membership Technical Qualifications: You are ideally a member of CIOB, hold an intermediate RICS grade, or are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or have substantial relevant experience. Skills: Excellent budget management, ability to resolve commercial disputes, and top-tier communication skills to connect with contractors and residents alike What's In It For You? (Our Benefits Package) We know the market is competitive, so we look after our team with a comprehensive, modern rewards package designed around your health, wealth, and work-life balance: Work-Life Balance & Flexibility Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split. Generous Holiday: 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays. Buy & Sell Holiday: Need more time off or want a cash boost? Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle. Life Event Leave: Fully paid time off for major life moments (e.g., moving house, getting married, becoming a grandparent, or taking your driving test). Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause close to your heart. Financial Well-being & Security Default Salary Sacrifice Pension: A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme paid automatically through salary sacrifice to help your money grow efficiently. Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme: Access to affordable, safe employee loans when unexpected costs arise. Death in Service Cover: Peace of mind for your loved ones with a supportive life insurance policy. Refer a Friend Scheme: Cash rewards for helping us bring other brilliant talent into family. Health, Wellness & Discounts 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme: We cover the full cost of your Health Shield healthcare plan, giving you money back on dental, optical, and physical therapies (taxable benefit). Health Shield Perks Portal: Exclusive access to deep discounts, savings, and deals on high street purchases, gym memberships, and cinema tickets. Blue Light Card: Access to thousands of amazing discounts across the UK for housing sector professionals. Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on a brand-new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice scheme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health: Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and expert occupational medical guidance whenever you need it. Closing Date: 11th September 2026 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (37 Hours Per Week) Reports To: Capital Works Manager About Us Our vision is simple: we create homes and communities where people can thrive (p. 1). We are a progressive, flexible, and family-friendly organisation. We believe everyone deserves a safe, high-quality place to live. If you want a role where your technical skills directly improve people's lives, you belong with us. The Role We are looking for a Surveyor to support our Planned Programme You will lead large-scale, multi-year projects to upgrade and improve our housing stock (Operating as our in-house property expert, you will oversee contract delivery, manage budgets, and make sure our homes meet all regulatory requirements-including the Decent Homes Standard Key Responsibilities Contract Management: Act as the Client Representative on major partnering contracts, overseeing component replacements and large improvements Financial Control: Manage capital and service budgets (£1m+), providing cash flow forecasting, financial accounts, and monthly variation reports Quality Assurance: Inspect on-site works completed by contractors to ensure excellent quality, statutory compliance, and strong Value for Money Health & Safety:Maintain zero-compromise safety standards across our properties, ensuring partners strictly adhere to Landlord Health and Safety legislation Data Integrity: Keep our asset database completely up to date to help map out long-term investment strategies What We Are Looking For Experience: A strong track record of managing £1million+ planned building works, public procurement, and residential contracts. Extensive relevant experience in lieu of professional membership Technical Qualifications: You are ideally a member of CIOB, hold an intermediate RICS grade, or are a Member of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) or have substantial relevant experience. Skills: Excellent budget management, ability to resolve commercial disputes, and top-tier communication skills to connect with contractors and residents alike What's In It For You? (Our Benefits Package) We know the market is competitive, so we look after our team with a comprehensive, modern rewards package designed around your health, wealth, and work-life balance: Work-Life Balance & Flexibility Flexible Hybrid Working: Enjoy the perfect blend of home and office life with a 3-day office/in Gloucester, 3-day remote split. Generous Holiday: 30 days of annual leave per year (pro rata) plus all standard bank holidays. Buy & Sell Holiday: Need more time off or want a cash boost? Flex your holiday balance to suit your lifestyle. Life Event Leave: Fully paid time off for major life moments (e.g., moving house, getting married, becoming a grandparent, or taking your driving test). Volunteering Days: 2 paid days per year to support a charity or community cause close to your heart. Financial Well-being & Security Default Salary Sacrifice Pension: A highly competitive defined contribution pension scheme paid automatically through salary sacrifice to help your money grow efficiently. Financially Well Employee Loan Scheme: Access to affordable, safe employee loans when unexpected costs arise. Death in Service Cover: Peace of mind for your loved ones with a supportive life insurance policy. Refer a Friend Scheme: Cash rewards for helping us bring other brilliant talent into family. Health, Wellness & Discounts 100% Funded Cashback Medical Scheme: We cover the full cost of your Health Shield healthcare plan, giving you money back on dental, optical, and physical therapies (taxable benefit). Health Shield Perks Portal: Exclusive access to deep discounts, savings, and deals on high street purchases, gym memberships, and cinema tickets. Blue Light Card: Access to thousands of amazing discounts across the UK for housing sector professionals. Cycle to Work Scheme: Save money on a brand-new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice scheme. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health: Free, confidential 24/7 mental health support, counselling, and expert occupational medical guidance whenever you need it. Closing Date: 11th September 2026 We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
Linux Administrator - DV Clearance - 12 Months - Inside IR35 - Reading (Onsite) My client a leading technology company is looking for a Linux Administrator to join a high-profile programme. This role will focus on supporting and maintaining Linux infrastructure, managing VMware environments, automating administration tasks, and ensuring platform stability, performance and security. Key Skills & Experience: Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) VMware vSphere / ESXi administration Ansible automation Bash / Shell scripting Infrastructure troubleshooting and performance monitoring Security hardening and patch management Networking, storage and permissions management Experience with Docker or Podman beneficial Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices Due to the nature of the project and the programme's onboarding timescales, candidates must hold active DV clearance If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV
Aug 24, 2026
Contractor
Linux Administrator - DV Clearance - 12 Months - Inside IR35 - Reading (Onsite) My client a leading technology company is looking for a Linux Administrator to join a high-profile programme. This role will focus on supporting and maintaining Linux infrastructure, managing VMware environments, automating administration tasks, and ensuring platform stability, performance and security. Key Skills & Experience: Strong Linux administration experience (RHEL, Rocky Linux or similar) VMware vSphere / ESXi administration Ansible automation Bash / Shell scripting Infrastructure troubleshooting and performance monitoring Security hardening and patch management Networking, storage and permissions management Experience with Docker or Podman beneficial Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices Due to the nature of the project and the programme's onboarding timescales, candidates must hold active DV clearance If the role aligns with your experience please apply with your updated CV
IT Manager Type of role: Permanent Location: Carmarthenshire / South West Wales Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on, autonomous IT Manager to take full ownership of local IT operations for our client. In this broad, impactful role, you'll manage daily infrastructure, bridge IT and OT environments, and coordinate with external partners. Key Responsibilities IT Operations: Oversee system performance, security, backups, M365, user administration, and network topology. Vendor & Project Leadership: Manage external IT providers, service SLAs, and live hardware refreshes. Governance: Partner with the local CFO on site budgets and align with global Group IT strategies. Requirements Experience: 3-5 years in IT administration, system engineering, or IT management. Technical Knowledge: Windows Server, Active Directory, M365, Hyper-V/VMware, firewalls, LAN/WAN/VPN networking, and backups. Key Skills: Self-motivated, strong problem-solver, comfortable acting as the sole local IT resource, and willing to travel between sites. Bonus: Experience with OT environments (PLC, MES, SCADA). This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo . Co .uk Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
IT Manager Type of role: Permanent Location: Carmarthenshire / South West Wales Role Overview We are looking for a hands-on, autonomous IT Manager to take full ownership of local IT operations for our client. In this broad, impactful role, you'll manage daily infrastructure, bridge IT and OT environments, and coordinate with external partners. Key Responsibilities IT Operations: Oversee system performance, security, backups, M365, user administration, and network topology. Vendor & Project Leadership: Manage external IT providers, service SLAs, and live hardware refreshes. Governance: Partner with the local CFO on site budgets and align with global Group IT strategies. Requirements Experience: 3-5 years in IT administration, system engineering, or IT management. Technical Knowledge: Windows Server, Active Directory, M365, Hyper-V/VMware, firewalls, LAN/WAN/VPN networking, and backups. Key Skills: Self-motivated, strong problem-solver, comfortable acting as the sole local IT resource, and willing to travel between sites. Bonus: Experience with OT environments (PLC, MES, SCADA). This is an urgent vacancy where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it khushboo . Co .uk Randstad Technologies Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT & Engineering industries. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Department: Information Technology About the role: The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical infrastructure support across the Aga Khan Centre (AKC). Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, the postholder will act as a key technical expert and escalation point for complex infrastructure, systems, and technology-related matters. The role will manage and develop the AKC's technical infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, security, audio-visual systems, and educational technologies. The Infrastructure Engineer will also act as a technical consultant on projects, undertake horizon scanning and strategic technology planning, and work closely with the wider IT team and users across the organisation to deliver reliable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT infrastructure professional to take a leading technical role within a diverse and internationally focused academic environment. What we're looking for: Relevant IT systems qualifications, such as Azure or ITIL. Strong knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, servers, networking, cloud services, and security. Experience providing advanced technical support and acting as an escalation point for complex issues. Experience of technical consultancy, horizon scanning, and strategic technology planning. Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills, with experience working with and supporting people at all levels. Experience of leadership and mentoring, with the ability to support the development of colleagues. Experience with educational technologies and platforms such as LMS/VLE would be advantageous. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing and supporting the technology infrastructure of the Aga Khan Centre while contributing to the Institute's wider strategic and operational goals. To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your CV and covering letter before the closing date 3 September 2026. Please see the full job description for further details on applicant criteria.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Department: Information Technology About the role: The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Infrastructure Engineer to provide technical infrastructure support across the Aga Khan Centre (AKC). Reporting to the IT Operations Manager, the postholder will act as a key technical expert and escalation point for complex infrastructure, systems, and technology-related matters. The role will manage and develop the AKC's technical infrastructure, including servers, networks, cloud services, security, audio-visual systems, and educational technologies. The Infrastructure Engineer will also act as a technical consultant on projects, undertake horizon scanning and strategic technology planning, and work closely with the wider IT team and users across the organisation to deliver reliable, secure, and user-focused technology solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT infrastructure professional to take a leading technical role within a diverse and internationally focused academic environment. What we're looking for: Relevant IT systems qualifications, such as Azure or ITIL. Strong knowledge of operating systems, network protocols, servers, networking, cloud services, and security. Experience providing advanced technical support and acting as an escalation point for complex issues. Experience of technical consultancy, horizon scanning, and strategic technology planning. Strong problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills, with experience working with and supporting people at all levels. Experience of leadership and mentoring, with the ability to support the development of colleagues. Experience with educational technologies and platforms such as LMS/VLE would be advantageous. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing and supporting the technology infrastructure of the Aga Khan Centre while contributing to the Institute's wider strategic and operational goals. To apply, please visit our careers page and submit your CV and covering letter before the closing date 3 September 2026. Please see the full job description for further details on applicant criteria.
In every shift, you'll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that it's running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime. With everything you observe on your shifts, you'll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. You'll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance, as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks. This role is located at one of our operational sites. You'll work shift patterns, which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon, you'll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles. Key job responsibilities - Demonstrate best practice on using equipment safely and monitor teams to ensure everyone follows the correct processes - Keep track of equipment performance through visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance tasks and schedule additional servicing when required - Supervise technicians on shift to support their development and act as the first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers - Solve issues in equipment to reduce downtime for operations so they can process packages as quickly as possible - Support in finding ways to continually improve systems and standardise processes across the EU network A day in the life In every shift, you'll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that it's running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime. With everything you observe on your shifts, you'll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. You'll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance, as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks. This role is located at one of our operational sites. You'll work shift patterns, which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon, you'll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship - SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship - Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays - Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks - A full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject - Relevant experience in a technical leadership role - Relevant experience working in both electrical and mechanical disciplines - Relevant experience in automation or material handling equipment environments - Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead - Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you. - Experience working in a multi-contractor and multi-site working environment - Understanding of PLC based controls systems and statutory compliance requirements - Experience using computerised maintenance management systems to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks - A degree preferably in a technical discipline, operations, or business administration Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
In every shift, you'll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that it's running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime. With everything you observe on your shifts, you'll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. You'll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance, as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks. This role is located at one of our operational sites. You'll work shift patterns, which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon, you'll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles. Key job responsibilities - Demonstrate best practice on using equipment safely and monitor teams to ensure everyone follows the correct processes - Keep track of equipment performance through visual checks, condition-based monitoring, and preventative maintenance tasks and schedule additional servicing when required - Supervise technicians on shift to support their development and act as the first point of contact for Reliability Maintenance Engineers - Solve issues in equipment to reduce downtime for operations so they can process packages as quickly as possible - Support in finding ways to continually improve systems and standardise processes across the EU network A day in the life In every shift, you'll be leading a team to make sure everyone has the equipment they need and that it's running properly. That involves monitoring processes so that regulations and policies are followed and ensuring that preventative maintenance is carried out to increase equipment uptime. With everything you observe on your shifts, you'll suggest improvements to make our systems more efficient and productive and then implement those improvements across an EU-wide function. You'll also be monitoring processes with tools like Scada to guarantee their performance, as well as working closely with your line manager to assist with admin tasks. This role is located at one of our operational sites. You'll work shift patterns, which may include some weekends and nights. As you develop your experience within this exciting part of Amazon, you'll be well-placed to progress into more senior roles. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship - SVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics, or completed a 4-year UK certified apprenticeship - Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays - Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks - A full Engineering indentured Apprenticeship and/or qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant Engineering subject - Relevant experience in a technical leadership role - Relevant experience working in both electrical and mechanical disciplines - Relevant experience in automation or material handling equipment environments - Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead - Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you. - Experience working in a multi-contractor and multi-site working environment - Understanding of PLC based controls systems and statutory compliance requirements - Experience using computerised maintenance management systems to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks - A degree preferably in a technical discipline, operations, or business administration Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Job Title: Procurement Leader - Construction Major Projects Location: Barrow In Furness/Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £52,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: You will play a key role in leading procurement and contracting activities across construction and infrastructure projects forming part of a long-term, 10-year investment programme. Working closely with internal stakeholders including engineering, SHE , quality and project teams, you will lead the development and implementation of procurement approaches across defined work packages, balancing cost, risk, programme requirements and buildability, while driving value through the supply chain. You will lead procurement activities including tendering, commercial evaluation and supplier engagement, supporting successful delivery of construction packages and ensuring strong commercial outcomes. Core duties: Develop and deliver procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works, including civils, building and associated packages Lead end-to-end procurement of construction packages, including market engagement, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award Work alongside project and engineering teams to align procurement activities with programme milestones, cost plans and delivery priorities Lead supplier and contractor negotiations to achieve best value and robust commercial outcomes Support the selection of appropriate contract forms and commercial arrangements (e.g. NEC or similar) Ensure cost, risk and programme considerations are fully integrated into procurement decisions Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place Support ongoing supplier performance and ensure delivery against agreed cost, quality and programme expectations Essential Skills: Experience in procurement, commercial or supply chain roles within construction, infrastructure or major projects Understanding of cost, commercial management and procurement processes in a project environment Experience working with contractors and suppliers across construction or infrastructure delivery Familiarity with standard forms of construction contract such as NEC, JCT or equivalent Ability to manage tender processes, evaluate bids and support contract negotiations Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The Procurement Infrastructure Team: This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for an investment programme. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 2nd September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Procurement Leader - Construction Major Projects Location: Barrow In Furness/Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £52,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: You will play a key role in leading procurement and contracting activities across construction and infrastructure projects forming part of a long-term, 10-year investment programme. Working closely with internal stakeholders including engineering, SHE , quality and project teams, you will lead the development and implementation of procurement approaches across defined work packages, balancing cost, risk, programme requirements and buildability, while driving value through the supply chain. You will lead procurement activities including tendering, commercial evaluation and supplier engagement, supporting successful delivery of construction packages and ensuring strong commercial outcomes. Core duties: Develop and deliver procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works, including civils, building and associated packages Lead end-to-end procurement of construction packages, including market engagement, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award Work alongside project and engineering teams to align procurement activities with programme milestones, cost plans and delivery priorities Lead supplier and contractor negotiations to achieve best value and robust commercial outcomes Support the selection of appropriate contract forms and commercial arrangements (e.g. NEC or similar) Ensure cost, risk and programme considerations are fully integrated into procurement decisions Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place Support ongoing supplier performance and ensure delivery against agreed cost, quality and programme expectations Essential Skills: Experience in procurement, commercial or supply chain roles within construction, infrastructure or major projects Understanding of cost, commercial management and procurement processes in a project environment Experience working with contractors and suppliers across construction or infrastructure delivery Familiarity with standard forms of construction contract such as NEC, JCT or equivalent Ability to manage tender processes, evaluate bids and support contract negotiations Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The Procurement Infrastructure Team: This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for an investment programme. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 2nd September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Procurement Leader - Construction Major Projects Location: Barrow In Furness/Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £52,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: You will play a key role in leading procurement and contracting activities across construction and infrastructure projects forming part of a long-term, 10-year investment programme. Working closely with internal stakeholders including engineering, SHE , quality and project teams, you will lead the development and implementation of procurement approaches across defined work packages, balancing cost, risk, programme requirements and buildability, while driving value through the supply chain. You will lead procurement activities including tendering, commercial evaluation and supplier engagement, supporting successful delivery of construction packages and ensuring strong commercial outcomes. Core duties: Develop and deliver procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works, including civils, building and associated packages Lead end-to-end procurement of construction packages, including market engagement, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award Work alongside project and engineering teams to align procurement activities with programme milestones, cost plans and delivery priorities Lead supplier and contractor negotiations to achieve best value and robust commercial outcomes Support the selection of appropriate contract forms and commercial arrangements (e.g. NEC or similar) Ensure cost, risk and programme considerations are fully integrated into procurement decisions Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place Support ongoing supplier performance and ensure delivery against agreed cost, quality and programme expectations Essential Skills: Experience in procurement, commercial or supply chain roles within construction, infrastructure or major projects Understanding of cost, commercial management and procurement processes in a project environment Experience working with contractors and suppliers across construction or infrastructure delivery Familiarity with standard forms of construction contract such as NEC, JCT or equivalent Ability to manage tender processes, evaluate bids and support contract negotiations Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The Procurement Infrastructure Team: This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for an investment programme. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 2nd September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Procurement Leader - Construction Major Projects Location: Barrow In Furness/Preston. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: Circa £52,000 depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there's no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: You will play a key role in leading procurement and contracting activities across construction and infrastructure projects forming part of a long-term, 10-year investment programme. Working closely with internal stakeholders including engineering, SHE , quality and project teams, you will lead the development and implementation of procurement approaches across defined work packages, balancing cost, risk, programme requirements and buildability, while driving value through the supply chain. You will lead procurement activities including tendering, commercial evaluation and supplier engagement, supporting successful delivery of construction packages and ensuring strong commercial outcomes. Core duties: Develop and deliver procurement strategies for construction and infrastructure works, including civils, building and associated packages Lead end-to-end procurement of construction packages, including market engagement, tendering, bid evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award Work alongside project and engineering teams to align procurement activities with programme milestones, cost plans and delivery priorities Lead supplier and contractor negotiations to achieve best value and robust commercial outcomes Support the selection of appropriate contract forms and commercial arrangements (e.g. NEC or similar) Ensure cost, risk and programme considerations are fully integrated into procurement decisions Identify and manage supply chain risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are in place Support ongoing supplier performance and ensure delivery against agreed cost, quality and programme expectations Essential Skills: Experience in procurement, commercial or supply chain roles within construction, infrastructure or major projects Understanding of cost, commercial management and procurement processes in a project environment Experience working with contractors and suppliers across construction or infrastructure delivery Familiarity with standard forms of construction contract such as NEC, JCT or equivalent Ability to manage tender processes, evaluate bids and support contract negotiations Strong stakeholder management and communication skills The Procurement Infrastructure Team: This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing team where you will get the opportunity to work closely with the wider business and its external professional teams to develop sourcing and contracting solutions for an investment programme. Join a dynamic and rapidly growing team at the forefront of a once-in-a-generation infrastructure investment. This is a unique chance to be involved in a high-profile team where your expertise and ideas will make a tangible difference. Why BAE Systems? Here you'll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You'll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what's most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 2nd September 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Job Title: Senior Planner SC/DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (on site (possibility to condense hours to 4 days/week Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate: £68.12/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV, or SC and willing to undergo DV prior to start The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making. Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI) Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures and guidelines. Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates and training to internal customers. Essential: Strong P6 background Skilled planner who is proactive and can take lead to promote planning Will be running meetings to promote planning to project teams and the benefits of using a schedule Able to demonstrate examples of adding value to programmes/projects Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be liaising with PMs, engineers and scientists. Familiar with planning fundamentals and critical path analysis Security Clearance: DV, or SC and willing to undergo DV prior to start Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Aug 24, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Senior Planner SC/DV Location: Aldermaston, Reading (on site (possibility to condense hours to 4 days/week Contract Duration : 18 Months Daily Rate: £68.12/hr (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Security Clearance: DV, or SC and willing to undergo DV prior to start The delivery of the complete planning capability within the business by maintaining the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Supporting the Task Manager with business rhythms, schedule integrity, network analysis, Earned Value and communications with the program and business teams. Providing Planning expertise to internal customers within the projects supported. Implementing Planning processes, policies and procedures within the projects supported. Producing Planning and EV deliverables in accordance with agreed business rhythm within the projects. Deliver of long range operational integrated Programme Planning activities. Supporting the Business Management Manager with emergent projects as directed by Business Controller. Developing and maintaining relationships with and awareness of key project stakeholders. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Delivering Project Controls Planning and EVM expertise and analysis for projects, to produce accurate and timely schedule forecast information to enable business decision-making. Quality of EV variance analysis for schedule performance. (SPI) Supporting the development and continuous improvement of the end-to-end Planning processes and the production and maintenance of associated policies, procedures and guidelines. Supporting the delivery of Planning tools and EVMS, templates and training to internal customers. Essential: Strong P6 background Skilled planner who is proactive and can take lead to promote planning Will be running meetings to promote planning to project teams and the benefits of using a schedule Able to demonstrate examples of adding value to programmes/projects Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills will be liaising with PMs, engineers and scientists. Familiar with planning fundamentals and critical path analysis Security Clearance: DV, or SC and willing to undergo DV prior to start Disability Confident As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Armed Forces Covenant CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed). We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Appvia Ltd. is seeking an AWS Principal Platform Engineer in London. This pivotal role requires a candidate with strong leadership capabilities to drive cloud engineering initiatives while guiding teams in DevOps best practices. The position emphasizes expertise in platform engineering and automation technologies like Terraform and Kubernetes. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a suite of innovative employee benefits aimed at maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Appvia Ltd. is seeking an AWS Principal Platform Engineer in London. This pivotal role requires a candidate with strong leadership capabilities to drive cloud engineering initiatives while guiding teams in DevOps best practices. The position emphasizes expertise in platform engineering and automation technologies like Terraform and Kubernetes. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a suite of innovative employee benefits aimed at maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for a Technical Product Manager to join the Apps Platform team. The Apps platform team is responsible for developing native mobile applications which are state of the art, embracing the latest developments in the mobile platforms that they depend on. The Technical Product Manager will assess the technical priorities of the team and set the product roadmap, balancing this with the product-based priorities of the team's stakeholders, the Apps Development team. Partnering with the engineering manager, the Technical Product Manager will report to senior product leadership within the organisation to ensure that the higher-level ambitions are met. This is an ideal opportunity for someone familiar with the Mobile Application market place, aware of upcoming changes and deadlines in the Mobile OS platforms that will form the team's roadmap. About the role Own the product roadmap for our iOS and Android platform team, ensuring alignment with the product development teams. Finding the right trade-offs against product team priorities against building platform capabilities. Collaborate with engineering, data and other stakeholder teams to identify new platform opportunities. Alongside the engineering manager, prioritise the team's work, balancing business requirements, technical needs and UX. Identify upcoming changes in the Mobile OS Platforms that will keep the Guardian's Mobile Apps at the forefront of the mobile landscape. Identify ways in which the Apps Platform team can help deliver value to the end users (app teams) by reducing cognitive load, reducing maintenance overhead, improving security, reliability, and operational excellence. Analyse user data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and measure the impact of platform delivery and its impact on developer experience. Treat internal tools as products, defining users, gathering feedback and sharing successes. About you Extensive experience in technical product management, ideally within digital media, publishing or commercial platforms Proven technical product leadership abilities, including evidence of close partnership with engineering and data teams Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing across teams and functions Ability to deeply understand engineer pain points Data-informed mindset with experience using performance metrics to guide decision-making Purpose-driven and sympathetic towards Guardian values We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process. The closing date for applications is Monday 31st August 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. We value honesty in your application. AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here. Guardian News and Media is proud to be a London Living wage employer. The minimum salary for any full-time role within the organisation is £30,000 per annum. Salary ranges are dependent on skills and experience
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are now looking for a Technical Product Manager to join the Apps Platform team. The Apps platform team is responsible for developing native mobile applications which are state of the art, embracing the latest developments in the mobile platforms that they depend on. The Technical Product Manager will assess the technical priorities of the team and set the product roadmap, balancing this with the product-based priorities of the team's stakeholders, the Apps Development team. Partnering with the engineering manager, the Technical Product Manager will report to senior product leadership within the organisation to ensure that the higher-level ambitions are met. This is an ideal opportunity for someone familiar with the Mobile Application market place, aware of upcoming changes and deadlines in the Mobile OS platforms that will form the team's roadmap. About the role Own the product roadmap for our iOS and Android platform team, ensuring alignment with the product development teams. Finding the right trade-offs against product team priorities against building platform capabilities. Collaborate with engineering, data and other stakeholder teams to identify new platform opportunities. Alongside the engineering manager, prioritise the team's work, balancing business requirements, technical needs and UX. Identify upcoming changes in the Mobile OS Platforms that will keep the Guardian's Mobile Apps at the forefront of the mobile landscape. Identify ways in which the Apps Platform team can help deliver value to the end users (app teams) by reducing cognitive load, reducing maintenance overhead, improving security, reliability, and operational excellence. Analyse user data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and measure the impact of platform delivery and its impact on developer experience. Treat internal tools as products, defining users, gathering feedback and sharing successes. About you Extensive experience in technical product management, ideally within digital media, publishing or commercial platforms Proven technical product leadership abilities, including evidence of close partnership with engineering and data teams Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of influencing across teams and functions Ability to deeply understand engineer pain points Data-informed mindset with experience using performance metrics to guide decision-making Purpose-driven and sympathetic towards Guardian values We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. Thank you for bearing with us during the screening process. The closing date for applications is Monday 31st August 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships. We value honesty in your application. AI generated content must not be presented as your own work. Please review our guidance on the use of AI in your application here. Guardian News and Media is proud to be a London Living wage employer. The minimum salary for any full-time role within the organisation is £30,000 per annum. Salary ranges are dependent on skills and experience
Programme Manager - Training Support Location: Bristol On Site Contract Type: 12-Month Start Date: October 2026 Working Pattern: Standard hours Mon-Fri Security Clearance: BPSS required to start; must be UK Citizen to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to take full accountability for the delivery of a critical Air Defence Training Support contract across time, cost, requirement, and quality parameters. In this role, you will act as the primary interface to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and lead a cross-functional team responsible for complex defence training delivery, maintenance support, and service transition from mobilization to execution. We are looking for people that have delivered projects or programmes to the UK MOD previously. Key Responsibilities Contract Execution: Lead and manage the cross-functional team delivering defence training support, ensuring all contract KPIs, milestones, and deliverables are met. Customer & Stakeholder Interface: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including the UK MOD, defence authority representatives, and key delivery partners. Service & Asset Management: Oversee the provision of qualified instructors, console operators, course design support, and operational personnel while ensuring the availability of specified assets, maintenance support, spares, and configuration control. Capability Integration: Support training capability growth initiatives, potential international scope expansion, and ongoing equipment/device upgrades. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor assigned Project Managers, providing coaching, performance management, and day-to-day guidance. Subcontract Oversight: Maintain robust supplier/subcontractor management and strict financial control over multi-year sustainment operations. Essential Requirements Core Skills: Proven expertise in Programme / Project Management, Stakeholder Management, and Financial Management. Qualifications: Accredited PM qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-PMP, or corporate equivalent). Leadership: Demonstrable experience leading cross-functional teams, ideally within a matrix organization, with a strong track record of operational delivery. Interface Capabilities: Strong background acting as a primary interface to high-level customers and influencing senior stakeholders. Desirable Experience 10+ years of programme or project management experience within the aerospace or defence sectors, with direct budget ownership. Hands-on experience managing UK MOD service contracts, KPI frameworks, and mobilization-to-execution transitions. Proven ability to control contract finances and manage change across multi-year production or sustainment contracts. Engineering or Business Management degree. Pragmatic problem-solver with a collaborative leadership style. Key Success Measures On-schedule, on-budget execution of the Training contract with high client satisfaction. Guaranteed availability of specified training assets and qualified personnel to meet operational demand. On-time completion of required deliverables and effective change board governance. Successful standing up and execution of expanded training service scopes.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Programme Manager - Training Support Location: Bristol On Site Contract Type: 12-Month Start Date: October 2026 Working Pattern: Standard hours Mon-Fri Security Clearance: BPSS required to start; must be UK Citizen to be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager to take full accountability for the delivery of a critical Air Defence Training Support contract across time, cost, requirement, and quality parameters. In this role, you will act as the primary interface to the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) and lead a cross-functional team responsible for complex defence training delivery, maintenance support, and service transition from mobilization to execution. We are looking for people that have delivered projects or programmes to the UK MOD previously. Key Responsibilities Contract Execution: Lead and manage the cross-functional team delivering defence training support, ensuring all contract KPIs, milestones, and deliverables are met. Customer & Stakeholder Interface: Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including the UK MOD, defence authority representatives, and key delivery partners. Service & Asset Management: Oversee the provision of qualified instructors, console operators, course design support, and operational personnel while ensuring the availability of specified assets, maintenance support, spares, and configuration control. Capability Integration: Support training capability growth initiatives, potential international scope expansion, and ongoing equipment/device upgrades. Team Leadership: Manage and mentor assigned Project Managers, providing coaching, performance management, and day-to-day guidance. Subcontract Oversight: Maintain robust supplier/subcontractor management and strict financial control over multi-year sustainment operations. Essential Requirements Core Skills: Proven expertise in Programme / Project Management, Stakeholder Management, and Financial Management. Qualifications: Accredited PM qualification (e.g., APMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMI-PMP, or corporate equivalent). Leadership: Demonstrable experience leading cross-functional teams, ideally within a matrix organization, with a strong track record of operational delivery. Interface Capabilities: Strong background acting as a primary interface to high-level customers and influencing senior stakeholders. Desirable Experience 10+ years of programme or project management experience within the aerospace or defence sectors, with direct budget ownership. Hands-on experience managing UK MOD service contracts, KPI frameworks, and mobilization-to-execution transitions. Proven ability to control contract finances and manage change across multi-year production or sustainment contracts. Engineering or Business Management degree. Pragmatic problem-solver with a collaborative leadership style. Key Success Measures On-schedule, on-budget execution of the Training contract with high client satisfaction. Guaranteed availability of specified training assets and qualified personnel to meet operational demand. On-time completion of required deliverables and effective change board governance. Successful standing up and execution of expanded training service scopes.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Corsham, Wiltshire
DevOps Consultant +9 months + +DV cleared +Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Corsham +Inside IR35 + 650 - 700 a day Key Skills: + Terraform + DV Clearance We're looking for an experienced DevOps Consultant to join a high-profile UK Government programme, designing and delivering secure DevOps platforms within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the DevOps capability that underpins critical national infrastructure, working with modern tooling and providing technical leadership across architecture, automation and platform assurance. The Role You'll lead the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of secure DevOps tooling, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and accreditation standards while enabling efficient software delivery in disconnected environments. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement secure DevOps platforms using GitLab, Jira, Confluence and Ansible Design integrated CI/CD solutions for air-gapped environments Develop secure software promotion, patching and update processes Define toolchain integration and automation strategies Champion Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps best practices Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), operational documentation and security artefacts Conduct technical design reviews, security assurance and compliance activities Support platform optimisation, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement across secure customer sites Essential Skills Active DV Clearance Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or regulated environments Strong expertise with: GitLab (CI/CD, repositories, runners and security) Jira Confluence Ansible VMware technologies Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms in offline/air-gapped environments Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and automation Experience producing HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, runbooks and security documentation Scripting experience with Bash, Python and Ansible YAML Knowledge of secure build and release management, access control and audit requirements Experience supporting security accreditation and assurance activities
Aug 24, 2026
Contractor
DevOps Consultant +9 months + +DV cleared +Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Corsham +Inside IR35 + 650 - 700 a day Key Skills: + Terraform + DV Clearance We're looking for an experienced DevOps Consultant to join a high-profile UK Government programme, designing and delivering secure DevOps platforms within highly secure, air-gapped environments. This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the DevOps capability that underpins critical national infrastructure, working with modern tooling and providing technical leadership across architecture, automation and platform assurance. The Role You'll lead the design, implementation and ongoing assurance of secure DevOps tooling, ensuring solutions meet stringent security and accreditation standards while enabling efficient software delivery in disconnected environments. Key Responsibilities Architect and implement secure DevOps platforms using GitLab, Jira, Confluence and Ansible Design integrated CI/CD solutions for air-gapped environments Develop secure software promotion, patching and update processes Define toolchain integration and automation strategies Champion Infrastructure as Code, automation and DevOps best practices Produce High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLDs/LLDs), operational documentation and security artefacts Conduct technical design reviews, security assurance and compliance activities Support platform optimisation, troubleshooting and stakeholder engagement across secure customer sites Essential Skills Active DV Clearance Proven experience as a DevOps Architect or Senior DevOps Engineer within secure or regulated environments Strong expertise with: GitLab (CI/CD, repositories, runners and security) Jira Confluence Ansible VMware technologies Experience designing and supporting DevOps platforms in offline/air-gapped environments Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, configuration management and automation Experience producing HLDs, LLDs, SOPs, runbooks and security documentation Scripting experience with Bash, Python and Ansible YAML Knowledge of secure build and release management, access control and audit requirements Experience supporting security accreditation and assurance activities
Job Description Overview Shape the future of our cities and environments. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, by working closely with other disciplines across our business to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage. This collaborative working helps to drive forward nature positive schemes that we are proud of. Our award winning team of over 130 ecologists (including the President of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and three CIEEM Fellows) work across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects; we also design new innovations and help inform policy. At AtkinsRéalis our people are the foundation of our business and that's why we put our people first. With this in mind, we provide an incredibly flexible and inclusive working environment with staff wellbeing being front and centre of all our decisions. We also understand that not everyone chooses to take the university route in terms of education - we are open to taking on ecologists without a degree and we are working closely with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) to make entry into the environmental industry more inclusive for all. For us, it is the experience, knowledge and, above all, your ability to fit in well with our existing team of ecologists, that really matters. Your role Client facing/client interaction - The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of clients' requirements. Supporting on nationally important infrastructure projects, managing project programmes and budgets. Planning and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results. Designing and co ordinating ecological mitigation. Authoring and checking a range of ecological reports and licence applications. Interdisciplinary engagement - the candidate will actively seek to engage with other areas of the business, seeking opportunities to cross sell and leverage AtkinsRéalis' capabilities, preparing bids, supporting on strategic opportunities, building client relationships (internal and external) and driving work winning in the region. Candidate will proactively provide innovation on projects and within the ecology team. Candidate may coach, mentor and support other staff members in their development. This role will have tailored mentoring and support towards achieving career goals, such as Chartership. Appropriate training courses external and internal will be reviewed with your mentor and Practice Manager. About you Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or actively working towards this. Strong skills in report writing, including preparing Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment) and Protected species survey licence(s). Strong working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric. Ideally project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects. Experience of working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, would be viewed favourably. A desire to contribute to the growth and development of the team. A full UK/EEC driving licence. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Job Description Overview Shape the future of our cities and environments. You might know us for the great work we do across our wide variety of projects. We're proud to say it's thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise and knowledge. And when you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's voice is valued and treated equally. We're passionate about what we do, but we don't take ourselves too seriously. Simply put, this a great place to be. So, when it comes to your life outside of work, ask us about our flexible and remote working policies designed to help you get the most out of life. Our ecology team truly strives to make a positive difference to the natural environment, by working closely with other disciplines across our business to engage in projects from the outset, ensuring ecology is considered at the earliest possible stage. This collaborative working helps to drive forward nature positive schemes that we are proud of. Our award winning team of over 130 ecologists (including the President of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and three CIEEM Fellows) work across a range of exciting habitat creation, research, development and major infrastructure projects; we also design new innovations and help inform policy. At AtkinsRéalis our people are the foundation of our business and that's why we put our people first. With this in mind, we provide an incredibly flexible and inclusive working environment with staff wellbeing being front and centre of all our decisions. We also understand that not everyone chooses to take the university route in terms of education - we are open to taking on ecologists without a degree and we are working closely with the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) to make entry into the environmental industry more inclusive for all. For us, it is the experience, knowledge and, above all, your ability to fit in well with our existing team of ecologists, that really matters. Your role Client facing/client interaction - The candidate will demonstrate an understanding of clients' requirements. Supporting on nationally important infrastructure projects, managing project programmes and budgets. Planning and undertaking field surveys; analysing and interpreting survey results. Designing and co ordinating ecological mitigation. Authoring and checking a range of ecological reports and licence applications. Interdisciplinary engagement - the candidate will actively seek to engage with other areas of the business, seeking opportunities to cross sell and leverage AtkinsRéalis' capabilities, preparing bids, supporting on strategic opportunities, building client relationships (internal and external) and driving work winning in the region. Candidate will proactively provide innovation on projects and within the ecology team. Candidate may coach, mentor and support other staff members in their development. This role will have tailored mentoring and support towards achieving career goals, such as Chartership. Appropriate training courses external and internal will be reviewed with your mentor and Practice Manager. About you Full Membership of the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM), or actively working towards this. Strong skills in report writing, including preparing Preliminary Ecological Assessments, Ecological Impact Assessments, Biodiversity Chapters for Ecological Impact Assessments and Habitats Regulations Assessment (including Appropriate Assessment) and Protected species survey licence(s). Strong working knowledge and experience of UK Habitat survey, habitat condition assessments, and the Defra Biodiversity Metric. Ideally project management experience including technical, financial and quality assurance aspects. Experience of working on Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and familiarity with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process, would be viewed favourably. A desire to contribute to the growth and development of the team. A full UK/EEC driving licence. Rewards & benefits Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Additional information Security clearance This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
The Role Aberystwyth University is seeking a reliable and innovative individual who will be responsible for the strategic management, development and operation of the University's estates and facilities portfolio. The postholder will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be a member of the Professional Services Senior Leadership Team. They will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Aberystwyth University's estate, facilities, and property portfolio, ensuring that buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and associated services support the University's academic mission, student experience and long-term strategic objectives. The postholder will lead the planning, development, maintenance and sustainability of the University's physical assets while ensuring compliance, value for money and excellent customer service. The successful candidate will manage a team who are responsible for maintaining and developing the university's estate while supporting the institution's strategy and broader objectives. The Head of Estates will also contribute to the leadership and development of the University as a senior leader. The University's site includes a mix of Grade 1, Grade 2 and 1960s concrete structure buildings, including unique developments, such as the Old College project. As part of the wider portfolio there are various smaller residential properties, farms and other external assets which will be the responsibility of the postholder to maintain and plan major maintenance to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness. To make an informal enquiry, please contact Gwawr Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at . Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check(DBS)check. Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date. What you'll do This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties. Main Responsibilities Lead and implement the Estates Infrastructure plan to meet the current and future needs of the University, and present the strategy and vision to key stakeholders; Strategic leadership for space utilisation, enhancing teaching, research and professional services operational spaces; To promote, develop and embed environmental sustainability across sites, buildings and operations to support delivery of the University's sustainability goals; Play a lead role in developing and managing delivery of capital projects programme; Provide strategic leadership on the delivery and operationalisation of the Old College development as client representative and trusted advisor, reporting and providing assurance to the University Executive and University Council, as required; Advise senior management on estates-related risks, opportunities and investment priorities; Manage the University's hard facilities functions including, but not exclusively, utilities, gas, plumbing, heating, lighting, electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems, ensuring all university assets are safe, compliant and fit for purpose; Oversee and deliver a schedule of planned preventative maintenance alongside providing reactive maintenance; Drive continuous improvement in service standards and operational efficiency; Manage the University's soft facilities function including security, statutory compliance, cleaners, caretakers, grounds, porters, post and print room. Lead multidisciplinary teams across the Estates and Facilities portfolio, ensuring a high-performing, customer-focused culture, which operates effectively and efficiently; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and health & safety standards across all areas of their responsibility and ensure work is prioritised based on appropriate risk assessments. Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for business continuity, emergency response and resilience of the University's estate and infrastructure To be committed to the University's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University's Effective Contribution Scheme. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required Essential A proven track record of successfully managing a complex estate, including maintenance, renovations and capital projects. A relevant professional qualification (e.g. in engineering/as a quantity surveyor) or equivalent experience. Experience and knowledge of Public Sector Regulations including tendering, procurement, costing and liaison with contractors and professional consultants in relation to buildings projects. Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff. Knowledge of health & safety regulations, building codes and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. A strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and problem-solve effectively. A genuine commitment to sustainability and stewardship and development of a historic site to meet the needs of a University community. Commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of heritage buildings. Familiarity with an educational and farming setting. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B2, or a willingness to learn. More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at: To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements. Benefits Flexible working policy Hybrid Working 36.5 - hour week for full-time roles Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days Commitment to Professional Development Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes Staff recognition and reward schemes Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free Staff relocation bursary Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus. Please keep reading Aberystwyth University generally supports hybrid working, allowing a mix of office-based and remote working for suitable roles to enhance flexibility and productivity. Job descriptions typically detail a primary work location alongside opportunities for flexible, remote, or home-based work, subject to service needs and manager approval. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Employment Visa We welcome international applicants who are eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. Under the points-based system, this role meets the criteria to be sponsored by AU for an SWR application. Please be advised that AU will only support the Certificate of Sponsorship for any employment visas and will not support the payment of the employment visa for the offered candidate and/or dependants. Any prospective candidates coming to work for AU under the SWR will require a minimum of 70 points, made up of the following: Skilled Worker Route Points-Based System Points Meets (Yes / No) Mandatory / Non-tradeable Criteria (50 points) - A job offer from a UK licensed sponsor - 20 points - Yes Job is above the minimum sponsorable skill level - 20 points - Yes Appointed candidate to have appropriate knowledge of the English language - 10 points - Yes Total = 50 points Tradeable Criteria (dependent on candidate appointed) Salary meets minimum threshold - 20 points The candidate holds a PhD in a subject relevant to the job - 10 points The candidate holds a PhD in a STEM subject relevant to the job - 20 points The advertised role is on the UK Shortage Occupation List (SOL) - 20 points A national of a majority English speaking country Having an academic degree taught in English (if an overseas degree, must be verified by NARIC) Completing and passing an English language test at Level B1 or above. 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Aug 24, 2026
Full time
The Role Aberystwyth University is seeking a reliable and innovative individual who will be responsible for the strategic management, development and operation of the University's estates and facilities portfolio. The postholder will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will be a member of the Professional Services Senior Leadership Team. They will provide strategic leadership and operational management of the Aberystwyth University's estate, facilities, and property portfolio, ensuring that buildings, grounds, infrastructure, and associated services support the University's academic mission, student experience and long-term strategic objectives. The postholder will lead the planning, development, maintenance and sustainability of the University's physical assets while ensuring compliance, value for money and excellent customer service. The successful candidate will manage a team who are responsible for maintaining and developing the university's estate while supporting the institution's strategy and broader objectives. The Head of Estates will also contribute to the leadership and development of the University as a senior leader. The University's site includes a mix of Grade 1, Grade 2 and 1960s concrete structure buildings, including unique developments, such as the Old College project. As part of the wider portfolio there are various smaller residential properties, farms and other external assets which will be the responsibility of the postholder to maintain and plan major maintenance to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness. To make an informal enquiry, please contact Gwawr Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at . Successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check(DBS)check. Appointments are normally made within 4 - 8 weeks of the closing date. What you'll do This job description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the changing needs of the University, to provide appropriate development opportunities and/or the addition of any other reasonable duties. Main Responsibilities Lead and implement the Estates Infrastructure plan to meet the current and future needs of the University, and present the strategy and vision to key stakeholders; Strategic leadership for space utilisation, enhancing teaching, research and professional services operational spaces; To promote, develop and embed environmental sustainability across sites, buildings and operations to support delivery of the University's sustainability goals; Play a lead role in developing and managing delivery of capital projects programme; Provide strategic leadership on the delivery and operationalisation of the Old College development as client representative and trusted advisor, reporting and providing assurance to the University Executive and University Council, as required; Advise senior management on estates-related risks, opportunities and investment priorities; Manage the University's hard facilities functions including, but not exclusively, utilities, gas, plumbing, heating, lighting, electrical, mechanical, and fire safety systems, ensuring all university assets are safe, compliant and fit for purpose; Oversee and deliver a schedule of planned preventative maintenance alongside providing reactive maintenance; Drive continuous improvement in service standards and operational efficiency; Manage the University's soft facilities function including security, statutory compliance, cleaners, caretakers, grounds, porters, post and print room. Lead multidisciplinary teams across the Estates and Facilities portfolio, ensuring a high-performing, customer-focused culture, which operates effectively and efficiently; Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and health & safety standards across all areas of their responsibility and ensure work is prioritised based on appropriate risk assessments. Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for business continuity, emergency response and resilience of the University's estate and infrastructure To be committed to the University's Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy, together with an understanding of how it operates within the responsibilities of the post. To be committed to your own development and that of your staff through the effective use of the University's Effective Contribution Scheme. Any other reasonable duties requested commensurate with the grade of this role. Who you are - Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required Essential A proven track record of successfully managing a complex estate, including maintenance, renovations and capital projects. A relevant professional qualification (e.g. in engineering/as a quantity surveyor) or equivalent experience. Experience and knowledge of Public Sector Regulations including tendering, procurement, costing and liaison with contractors and professional consultants in relation to buildings projects. Strong financial acumen and experience in budgeting, financial planning and resource allocation. Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire staff. Knowledge of health & safety regulations, building codes and compliance requirements. Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. A strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and problem-solve effectively. A genuine commitment to sustainability and stewardship and development of a historic site to meet the needs of a University community. Commitment to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace An ability to understand the bilingual nature of the University and an awareness of the procedures in place to support working bilingually. Desirable Knowledge and understanding of heritage buildings. Familiarity with an educational and farming setting. Oral (spoken) and Written Welsh Level B2, or a willingness to learn. More information on Welsh Language Levels can be found at: To promote a flexible workforce, the University will consider individuals seeking full time, part time, job share, or term time only working arrangements. Benefits Flexible working policy Hybrid Working 36.5 - hour week for full-time roles Generous leave entitlements - 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days Commitment to Professional Development Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes Staff recognition and reward schemes Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free Staff relocation bursary Maternity, Paternity, Parental and Adoption Leave Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus. Please keep reading Aberystwyth University generally supports hybrid working, allowing a mix of office-based and remote working for suitable roles to enhance flexibility and productivity. Job descriptions typically detail a primary work location alongside opportunities for flexible, remote, or home-based work, subject to service needs and manager approval. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and, those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates. We are a Bilingual Institution which complies with the Welsh Language Standards and is committed to Equal Opportunities. You are welcome to apply for any vacancy in Welsh or English and any application submitted will be treated equally. Employment Visa We welcome international applicants who are eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. Under the points-based system, this role meets the criteria to be sponsored by AU for an SWR application. Please be advised that AU will only support the Certificate of Sponsorship for any employment visas and will not support the payment of the employment visa for the offered candidate and/or dependants. 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Expert technical leadership. Modern Tech-Stack. Being Agile. Senior CRM & Marketing Engineering Manager £79,000 - £84,000 plus benefits Reports to: Head of Engineering Grade: M2 MP Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 30 August 2026 Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. At Cancer Research UK, we're delivering one of the most ambitious technology transformation programmes in the charity sector. Our CRM and Marketing platforms sit at the centre of how we engage with millions of supporters, drive fundraising outcomes, and deliver our mission to beat cancer. As Senior CRM & Marketing Engineering Manager, you'll lead the engineering strategy, delivery and operational performance of a business-critical technology estate, overseeing the evolution of our CRM and Marketing platforms through a period of significant organisational and digital transformation. This includes leading the transition from a legacy Siebel environment to a modern Salesforce ecosystem, alongside the ongoing modernisation of our marketing technology stack. Working across Engineering, Product, Data, Architecture and senior business stakeholders, you'll shape platform strategy, influence key technology decisions, and build the engineering capability required to support a scalable, resilient and future-ready technology landscape. This is a rare opportunity to lead a large-scale transformation programme while developing the platforms that underpin some of Cancer Research UK's most important supporter and fundraising journeys. What will I be doing? Providing strategic leadership for the CRM & Marketing Engineering function, ensuring platforms remain secure, scalable, resilient and aligned to organisational goals. Leading the engineering delivery of a major enterprise-wide transformation programme, including the migration from Siebel to Salesforce and the modernisation of marketing platforms. Owning the engineering roadmap and operational performance of CRM and Marketing technologies, balancing innovation, platform stability, technical debt reduction and service excellence. Building and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team, creating an inclusive culture focused on engineering excellence, continuous improvement and innovation. Partnering with senior stakeholders across Product, Data, Architecture and the wider organisation to influence investment decisions, priorities and long-term platform strategy. Establishing and embedding modern engineering practices, including DevOps, Agile delivery, automation, resilience engineering and operational excellence. What are we looking for? Significant experience leading enterprise-scale CRM and Marketing engineering teams within large and complex organisations. Proven success delivering large-scale CRM transformation programmes, ideally involving migration from legacy platforms to Salesforce or comparable cloud technologies. Strong experience managing and developing engineering teams through significant organisational, cultural and technical change. Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, cloud platforms, DevOps principles and enterprise architecture. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership teams, build strategic partnerships and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience improving the reliability, scalability, security and performance of business-critical platforms supporting large user bases and complex operational environments.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Expert technical leadership. Modern Tech-Stack. Being Agile. Senior CRM & Marketing Engineering Manager £79,000 - £84,000 plus benefits Reports to: Head of Engineering Grade: M2 MP Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London. Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: 30 August 2026 Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to fully complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who wants to develop their skills, someone like you. At Cancer Research UK, we're delivering one of the most ambitious technology transformation programmes in the charity sector. Our CRM and Marketing platforms sit at the centre of how we engage with millions of supporters, drive fundraising outcomes, and deliver our mission to beat cancer. As Senior CRM & Marketing Engineering Manager, you'll lead the engineering strategy, delivery and operational performance of a business-critical technology estate, overseeing the evolution of our CRM and Marketing platforms through a period of significant organisational and digital transformation. This includes leading the transition from a legacy Siebel environment to a modern Salesforce ecosystem, alongside the ongoing modernisation of our marketing technology stack. Working across Engineering, Product, Data, Architecture and senior business stakeholders, you'll shape platform strategy, influence key technology decisions, and build the engineering capability required to support a scalable, resilient and future-ready technology landscape. This is a rare opportunity to lead a large-scale transformation programme while developing the platforms that underpin some of Cancer Research UK's most important supporter and fundraising journeys. What will I be doing? Providing strategic leadership for the CRM & Marketing Engineering function, ensuring platforms remain secure, scalable, resilient and aligned to organisational goals. Leading the engineering delivery of a major enterprise-wide transformation programme, including the migration from Siebel to Salesforce and the modernisation of marketing platforms. Owning the engineering roadmap and operational performance of CRM and Marketing technologies, balancing innovation, platform stability, technical debt reduction and service excellence. Building and developing a high-performing multidisciplinary team, creating an inclusive culture focused on engineering excellence, continuous improvement and innovation. Partnering with senior stakeholders across Product, Data, Architecture and the wider organisation to influence investment decisions, priorities and long-term platform strategy. Establishing and embedding modern engineering practices, including DevOps, Agile delivery, automation, resilience engineering and operational excellence. What are we looking for? Significant experience leading enterprise-scale CRM and Marketing engineering teams within large and complex organisations. Proven success delivering large-scale CRM transformation programmes, ideally involving migration from legacy platforms to Salesforce or comparable cloud technologies. Strong experience managing and developing engineering teams through significant organisational, cultural and technical change. Deep understanding of modern software engineering practices, cloud platforms, DevOps principles and enterprise architecture. Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership teams, build strategic partnerships and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience improving the reliability, scalability, security and performance of business-critical platforms supporting large user bases and complex operational environments.
