We're looking for an experienced Reward professional to join AJ Bell as our new Head of Reward. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the Reward agenda within a UK listed financial services business with ambitious growth plans. You may already be operating at Head of Reward level, or you could be an experienced Senior Reward Manager or Reward consultant looking for the opportunity to step into your first Head of Reward role. What's important is that you bring strong technical Reward expertise, particularly across executive remuneration and listed company reward, alongside the confidence and ambition to build relationships at the highest levels of the organisation and shape our future Reward strategy. As Head of Reward, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of AJ Bell's Reward strategy across executive and wider employee Reward. This includes base pay, incentives, benefits, share plans and executive remuneration, ensuring our approach supports our business strategy while meeting UK regulatory and corporate governance requirements. This is a hands on leadership role offering significant exposure across the business. You'll work closely with our Group People Officer, Executive Committee and senior leadership team, as well as supporting our Remuneration Committee and Board. What you'll do: Shape our Reward strategy: Work closely with the Group People Officer and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver a competitive, sustainable and compliant Reward strategy that supports AJ Bell's continued growth, talent strategy and employee engagement. Lead on executive remuneration: Take ownership of executive and senior management Reward, including annual bonus arrangements, LTIPs and other incentive plans. You'll support the development of recommendations and papers for the Remuneration Committee and help ensure our remuneration disclosures meet UK Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules requirements. Support RemCo and Board governance: Provide high quality Reward analysis and recommendations to support senior decision-making, working with the HR Director, RemCo and Board. You'll also support engagement with shareholders, investors and proxy advisers on executive remuneration matters where required. Own our annual Reward activity: Lead key Reward processes including annual salary and bonus reviews, benchmarking and Reward analysis, ensuring our approach remains competitive, equitable and aligned with our business objectives. Develop wider employee Reward: Review and evolve our pay structures, Reward policies and broader employee proposition, using market insight and data to ensure we continue to attract, motivate and retain great people. Lead Reward governance and compliance: Ensure our Reward policies and practices meet relevant legislative, regulatory and governance requirements, including those applicable to a UK listed and FCA regulated business. You'll also play an active role in the preparation of the annual Directors' Remuneration Report and associated disclosures. Oversee employee share plans: Take responsibility for our employee share ownership arrangements, including our Share Incentive Plan (SIP), Free Shares Award plan and CSOPs. Shape our benefits proposition: Oversee our employee benefits offering, including pensions, healthcare and life assurance, ensuring it remains competitive, valued by our people and cost effective. What we're looking for: We're open to candidates from both in-house Reward and specialist Reward consultancy backgrounds. You don't necessarily need to have been a Head of Reward for a significant period. This could be the opportunity for an accomplished Senior Reward Manager or senior Reward consultant to take the next step in their career. You'll ideally bring: Strong Reward experience, with particular depth in executive remuneration and incentive design. Current or very recent experience of working within, or advising, a UK publicly listed organisation, with a good understanding of listed company remuneration and corporate governance requirements. Experience of executive incentive arrangements, including annual bonus and LTIP design and operation. Exposure to Remuneration Committees and/or Boards, whether through preparing papers and recommendations, presenting or directly advising senior stakeholders. A good understanding of Directors' Remuneration Reporting and the UK Corporate Governance Code. Broader Reward experience beyond executive compensation, which could include annual pay and bonus cycles, benchmarking, pay structures, employee incentives, share plans or benefits. Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex Reward information into clear, commercially focused recommendations. The credibility and communication skills to build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR colleagues and Board level stakeholders. A hands on approach and willingness to move between strategic thinking and detailed delivery. Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essential if you bring strong listed company Reward experience. About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 762,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £121.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' forsix consecutive yearsand in 2025 named a Great Place to Work . At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme Starting holiday entitlement of28days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% (9% after 2 years) Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Annual Free Shares Award Scheme PMI Health Cash Plan Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more And much, much more! At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.
Sep 04, 2026
Full time
We're looking for an experienced Reward professional to join AJ Bell as our new Head of Reward. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the Reward agenda within a UK listed financial services business with ambitious growth plans. You may already be operating at Head of Reward level, or you could be an experienced Senior Reward Manager or Reward consultant looking for the opportunity to step into your first Head of Reward role. What's important is that you bring strong technical Reward expertise, particularly across executive remuneration and listed company reward, alongside the confidence and ambition to build relationships at the highest levels of the organisation and shape our future Reward strategy. As Head of Reward, you will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of AJ Bell's Reward strategy across executive and wider employee Reward. This includes base pay, incentives, benefits, share plans and executive remuneration, ensuring our approach supports our business strategy while meeting UK regulatory and corporate governance requirements. This is a hands on leadership role offering significant exposure across the business. You'll work closely with our Group People Officer, Executive Committee and senior leadership team, as well as supporting our Remuneration Committee and Board. What you'll do: Shape our Reward strategy: Work closely with the Group People Officer and senior stakeholders to develop and deliver a competitive, sustainable and compliant Reward strategy that supports AJ Bell's continued growth, talent strategy and employee engagement. Lead on executive remuneration: Take ownership of executive and senior management Reward, including annual bonus arrangements, LTIPs and other incentive plans. You'll support the development of recommendations and papers for the Remuneration Committee and help ensure our remuneration disclosures meet UK Corporate Governance Code and Listing Rules requirements. Support RemCo and Board governance: Provide high quality Reward analysis and recommendations to support senior decision-making, working with the HR Director, RemCo and Board. You'll also support engagement with shareholders, investors and proxy advisers on executive remuneration matters where required. Own our annual Reward activity: Lead key Reward processes including annual salary and bonus reviews, benchmarking and Reward analysis, ensuring our approach remains competitive, equitable and aligned with our business objectives. Develop wider employee Reward: Review and evolve our pay structures, Reward policies and broader employee proposition, using market insight and data to ensure we continue to attract, motivate and retain great people. Lead Reward governance and compliance: Ensure our Reward policies and practices meet relevant legislative, regulatory and governance requirements, including those applicable to a UK listed and FCA regulated business. You'll also play an active role in the preparation of the annual Directors' Remuneration Report and associated disclosures. Oversee employee share plans: Take responsibility for our employee share ownership arrangements, including our Share Incentive Plan (SIP), Free Shares Award plan and CSOPs. Shape our benefits proposition: Oversee our employee benefits offering, including pensions, healthcare and life assurance, ensuring it remains competitive, valued by our people and cost effective. What we're looking for: We're open to candidates from both in-house Reward and specialist Reward consultancy backgrounds. You don't necessarily need to have been a Head of Reward for a significant period. This could be the opportunity for an accomplished Senior Reward Manager or senior Reward consultant to take the next step in their career. You'll ideally bring: Strong Reward experience, with particular depth in executive remuneration and incentive design. Current or very recent experience of working within, or advising, a UK publicly listed organisation, with a good understanding of listed company remuneration and corporate governance requirements. Experience of executive incentive arrangements, including annual bonus and LTIP design and operation. Exposure to Remuneration Committees and/or Boards, whether through preparing papers and recommendations, presenting or directly advising senior stakeholders. A good understanding of Directors' Remuneration Reporting and the UK Corporate Governance Code. Broader Reward experience beyond executive compensation, which could include annual pay and bonus cycles, benchmarking, pay structures, employee incentives, share plans or benefits. Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn complex Reward information into clear, commercially focused recommendations. The credibility and communication skills to build trusted relationships with senior executives, HR colleagues and Board level stakeholders. A hands on approach and willingness to move between strategic thinking and detailed delivery. Experience within financial services or another regulated environment would be advantageous, but isn't essential if you bring strong listed company Reward experience. About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 762,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £121.5 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' forsix consecutive yearsand in 2025 named a Great Place to Work . At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme Starting holiday entitlement of28days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% (9% after 2 years) Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Annual Free Shares Award Scheme PMI Health Cash Plan Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more And much, much more! At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Introduction This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham. We are looking for an experienced Compliance Engineer to join our underwater robotics business in Fareham. The role will be tasked with the following: To ensure compliance of Saab Seaeye's designs and products to applicable standards and regulations. To work with minimal supervision on your own and/or within project teams, directing and managing others within the Compliance domain, co-ordinate compliance activities between the Engineering Department, other areas of the business and external organisations. Key Responsibilities: Control and maintain compliance of the company's products to applicable national and international regulatory standards including EU Directives (CE), UL and FCC, and industry standards and guidelines including DNV, Norsok, IMCA and Lloyds Register Create and maintain technical files and declarations that satisfy the requirements of the above standards and directives Monitor and report on new and updated regulations and standards and their impacts on the company's products Liaise directly with internal development and production teams and external test laboratories and notified bodies to plan, co-ordinate and execute test accreditation activities Analyse internal and external test results and reports, and use the findings to generate updated compliance verification and test plans and provide guidance to design engineering teams to help them to deliver compliant product solutions Report on and present product compliance status to internal stakeholders and auditors Create technical compliance assessments in response to end user contractual requirements Contribute to design review and the release of new products and product upgrades to ensure that all new products are developed in a manner that is suitable for standards accreditation Take part in the engineering change process to ensure ongoing product compliance Contribute to the continual development and improvement of the department's processes and procedures and the sharing of knowledge and best practice as required National and (occasional) international travel in support of the company's objectives Conduct activities in a professional manner Continually improve personal skills through training and awareness To undertake any other duties as appropriate within their competence, as required by their Supervisor or Manager from time to time Qualifications and Skills: Essential Bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or Diploma in in Electrical / Electronic Engineering Working knowledge EN 61010 and EN 60204 LVD safety standards Working knowledge of EMC standards and directives for CE / FCC Working knowledge of Environmental testing associated with requirements under CE LVD safety standards Understanding of mechanical principles associated with manufactured components / assemblies Working knowledge of electronic systems / assemblies in relation to component recognition, PCB's, Wiring Self-starter able to prioritise workload in relation to set priorities in relation to project aspects, and to deliver assigned standard work Able to work as an individual, and as part of a team delivering with equal performance Personable and approachable Confident to interact with 3rd party service providers representing the business Confident to interact with all levels of staff within the business including senior managers & directors Desirable In depth knowledge of PCB layout and manufacturing systems Understanding of creepage 'n' clearance requirements in relation to Pollution degree levels In depth knowledge of reviewing designs to determine critical components In depth knowledge of insulation barrier requirements within an electrical design In depth knowledge of EMC principles and requirement of the testing for immunity & emissions levels to IEC 61000 standards Exposure to working with marine products under EN 60945 (Metallic hulled ships) Working knowledge / in depth knowledge of DNV Rules as applied to Metallic hulled ships and associated on board equipment Working knowledge of other maritime organisational rules / directives / standards e.g. Norsok, IMCA and Lloyds Register In depth knowledge of mechanical principles / design / manufacture By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Introduction This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham. We are looking for an experienced Compliance Engineer to join our underwater robotics business in Fareham. The role will be tasked with the following: To ensure compliance of Saab Seaeye's designs and products to applicable standards and regulations. To work with minimal supervision on your own and/or within project teams, directing and managing others within the Compliance domain, co-ordinate compliance activities between the Engineering Department, other areas of the business and external organisations. Key Responsibilities: Control and maintain compliance of the company's products to applicable national and international regulatory standards including EU Directives (CE), UL and FCC, and industry standards and guidelines including DNV, Norsok, IMCA and Lloyds Register Create and maintain technical files and declarations that satisfy the requirements of the above standards and directives Monitor and report on new and updated regulations and standards and their impacts on the company's products Liaise directly with internal development and production teams and external test laboratories and notified bodies to plan, co-ordinate and execute test accreditation activities Analyse internal and external test results and reports, and use the findings to generate updated compliance verification and test plans and provide guidance to design engineering teams to help them to deliver compliant product solutions Report on and present product compliance status to internal stakeholders and auditors Create technical compliance assessments in response to end user contractual requirements Contribute to design review and the release of new products and product upgrades to ensure that all new products are developed in a manner that is suitable for standards accreditation Take part in the engineering change process to ensure ongoing product compliance Contribute to the continual development and improvement of the department's processes and procedures and the sharing of knowledge and best practice as required National and (occasional) international travel in support of the company's objectives Conduct activities in a professional manner Continually improve personal skills through training and awareness To undertake any other duties as appropriate within their competence, as required by their Supervisor or Manager from time to time Qualifications and Skills: Essential Bachelor's degree, graduate certificate or Diploma in in Electrical / Electronic Engineering Working knowledge EN 61010 and EN 60204 LVD safety standards Working knowledge of EMC standards and directives for CE / FCC Working knowledge of Environmental testing associated with requirements under CE LVD safety standards Understanding of mechanical principles associated with manufactured components / assemblies Working knowledge of electronic systems / assemblies in relation to component recognition, PCB's, Wiring Self-starter able to prioritise workload in relation to set priorities in relation to project aspects, and to deliver assigned standard work Able to work as an individual, and as part of a team delivering with equal performance Personable and approachable Confident to interact with 3rd party service providers representing the business Confident to interact with all levels of staff within the business including senior managers & directors Desirable In depth knowledge of PCB layout and manufacturing systems Understanding of creepage 'n' clearance requirements in relation to Pollution degree levels In depth knowledge of reviewing designs to determine critical components In depth knowledge of insulation barrier requirements within an electrical design In depth knowledge of EMC principles and requirement of the testing for immunity & emissions levels to IEC 61000 standards Exposure to working with marine products under EN 60945 (Metallic hulled ships) Working knowledge / in depth knowledge of DNV Rules as applied to Metallic hulled ships and associated on board equipment Working knowledge of other maritime organisational rules / directives / standards e.g. Norsok, IMCA and Lloyds Register In depth knowledge of mechanical principles / design / manufacture By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Learning & Development Consultant - Built Environment Division Leeds - hybrid Permanent Help us shape careers, inspire growth, and build a learning culture people love. Are you passionate about creating brilliant learning experiences? Do you love translating complex needs into practical, engaging development solutions? If you're energised by shaping career paths, improving onboarding, and partnering with leaders to help people shine - this is the role for you. We're looking for an L&D Consultant who brings creativity, curiosity, and confidence to a fast-moving operational environment. Someone who can switch effortlessly between strategic design and hands-on delivery - and who genuinely enjoys building relationships across all levels of the business. Some of the key deliverables will include: You'll play a key role in elevating the learning offer for our Built Environment Division, including: Designing brilliant development tools Develop, promote, and continually refine interactive career path frameworks that show colleagues how they can grow, stretch, and progress. Create engaging tools that support skills gap analysis, great development conversations, and confident manager-led coaching. Review and align our Training & Skills Matrices to ensure everything fits together seamlessly. Creating exceptional onboarding experiences Support operational managers to deliver onboarding that feels welcoming, structured, and inspiring - with one-to-one coaching where needed. Work with the wider HR team to design interactive, multi-format onboarding content (digital, video, toolkits we're open to your creativity!). Driving quality through strong project leadership Build and maintain clear project plans that keep stakeholders informed and confident. Present data, insights, and progress in polished, professional formats that tell a compelling story. Partnering across the business Build strong relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, operational managers, and Subject Matter Experts - keeping them engaged, supported, and accountable. Collaborate with People Services and Operational Training Coordinators to secure smooth admin and logistical support for all L&D activity, acting as the senior escalation point when needed. Championing excellence in L&D Support the L&D Partner and wider team to achieve accreditations, awards, and audit success - strengthening the reputation of our learning offer What we're looking for: Previously been in a Learning and Development role or similar Naturally collaborative, with strong relationship-building skills Creative and curious, always looking to improve how people learn Confident designing and delivering learning tools and content Comfortable juggling multiple projects with clarity and calm Excited by the chance to shape division-wide development programmes Combines practical L&D expertise with a passion for helping people grow Ideally, you'll have: A recognised learning qualification, such as CIPD Level 3 in Learning & Development Practice (or an equivalent teaching and learning qualification) Professional membership with a relevant body - for example CIPD, LPI, APM, or a similar institution that reflects your commitment to continuous improvement A coaching qualification aligned to an established body such as EMCC, ILM, IOL, CMI, AC or ICF, with confidence coaching managers and supporting individual development If you're working towards any of these or have comparable experience and a real passion for L&D, we'd still love to hear from you. Why join us? You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking HR/L&D community that genuinely values innovation, partnership, and helping people reach their potential. You'll have the space to create, influence, experiment - and deliver things that make a real difference. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
May 21, 2026
Full time
Learning & Development Consultant - Built Environment Division Leeds - hybrid Permanent Help us shape careers, inspire growth, and build a learning culture people love. Are you passionate about creating brilliant learning experiences? Do you love translating complex needs into practical, engaging development solutions? If you're energised by shaping career paths, improving onboarding, and partnering with leaders to help people shine - this is the role for you. We're looking for an L&D Consultant who brings creativity, curiosity, and confidence to a fast-moving operational environment. Someone who can switch effortlessly between strategic design and hands-on delivery - and who genuinely enjoys building relationships across all levels of the business. Some of the key deliverables will include: You'll play a key role in elevating the learning offer for our Built Environment Division, including: Designing brilliant development tools Develop, promote, and continually refine interactive career path frameworks that show colleagues how they can grow, stretch, and progress. Create engaging tools that support skills gap analysis, great development conversations, and confident manager-led coaching. Review and align our Training & Skills Matrices to ensure everything fits together seamlessly. Creating exceptional onboarding experiences Support operational managers to deliver onboarding that feels welcoming, structured, and inspiring - with one-to-one coaching where needed. Work with the wider HR team to design interactive, multi-format onboarding content (digital, video, toolkits we're open to your creativity!). Driving quality through strong project leadership Build and maintain clear project plans that keep stakeholders informed and confident. Present data, insights, and progress in polished, professional formats that tell a compelling story. Partnering across the business Build strong relationships with the Senior Leadership Team, operational managers, and Subject Matter Experts - keeping them engaged, supported, and accountable. Collaborate with People Services and Operational Training Coordinators to secure smooth admin and logistical support for all L&D activity, acting as the senior escalation point when needed. Championing excellence in L&D Support the L&D Partner and wider team to achieve accreditations, awards, and audit success - strengthening the reputation of our learning offer What we're looking for: Previously been in a Learning and Development role or similar Naturally collaborative, with strong relationship-building skills Creative and curious, always looking to improve how people learn Confident designing and delivering learning tools and content Comfortable juggling multiple projects with clarity and calm Excited by the chance to shape division-wide development programmes Combines practical L&D expertise with a passion for helping people grow Ideally, you'll have: A recognised learning qualification, such as CIPD Level 3 in Learning & Development Practice (or an equivalent teaching and learning qualification) Professional membership with a relevant body - for example CIPD, LPI, APM, or a similar institution that reflects your commitment to continuous improvement A coaching qualification aligned to an established body such as EMCC, ILM, IOL, CMI, AC or ICF, with confidence coaching managers and supporting individual development If you're working towards any of these or have comparable experience and a real passion for L&D, we'd still love to hear from you. Why join us? You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking HR/L&D community that genuinely values innovation, partnership, and helping people reach their potential. You'll have the space to create, influence, experiment - and deliver things that make a real difference. Next Steps: As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
A leading aerospace avionics business based in Fareham is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and act as the organisation's Technical Leader and Certification Authority representative. This is a senior engineering leadership role within a highly regulated civil aerospace environment, responsible for ensuring the airworthiness, compliance and certification of safety-critical avionics equipment supplied to global aircraft programmes. The business operates within a regulated civil aviation framework, working directly with certification authorities such as the UK CAA, EASA and FAA, delivering safety-critical avionics equipment that must meet the highest levels of regulatory compliance and technical excellence. Chief Engineer Permanent Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 15% Bonus Fareham Chief Engineer Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across departments Act as Company Design Signatory, signing off product certification and airworthiness. Serve as the primary point of contact with the UK CAA certification manager. Ensure engineering processes comply with relevant civil aviation regulations. Review and approve certification artefacts, DDPs and compliance documentation. Oversee system lifecycle planning in accordance with civil aircraft & systems development guidance, safety-critical software, airborne electronic hardware and system safety assessment methods Ensure compliance with UK CAA regulations Oversee DO-160G environmental and EMC qualification testing. Ensure robust configuration and change control processes are maintained. Represent engineering in discussions with customers, suppliers and regulators. Chief Engineer Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications Previous experience in avionics systems certification would be preferred Knowledge of: ED-79B, ED-12C, ED-80, ED-135, UK CAA, EASA or FAA certification processes and DO-160G qualification testing is desirable Product certification & airworthiness signatory responsibility Configuration and change control systems Strong understanding of software, hardware and mechanical integration in airborne systems. Experience signing off design certifications and approving compliance data. Able to operate autonomously while understanding commercial implications. Chief Engineer Company Benefits 15% Bonus Funded membership of a professional body Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution Income protection scheme Life Assurance x4 basic salary Share buying scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days) Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing Free on-site car parking Employee Referral Scheme Employee Perks - offering employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services If you would like to find out more, please click 'apply' or contact for a confidential discussion.
May 14, 2026
Full time
A leading aerospace avionics business based in Fareham is seeking a Chief Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership and act as the organisation's Technical Leader and Certification Authority representative. This is a senior engineering leadership role within a highly regulated civil aerospace environment, responsible for ensuring the airworthiness, compliance and certification of safety-critical avionics equipment supplied to global aircraft programmes. The business operates within a regulated civil aviation framework, working directly with certification authorities such as the UK CAA, EASA and FAA, delivering safety-critical avionics equipment that must meet the highest levels of regulatory compliance and technical excellence. Chief Engineer Permanent Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm Very Competitive Salary on Offer + 15% Bonus Fareham Chief Engineer Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership across departments Act as Company Design Signatory, signing off product certification and airworthiness. Serve as the primary point of contact with the UK CAA certification manager. Ensure engineering processes comply with relevant civil aviation regulations. Review and approve certification artefacts, DDPs and compliance documentation. Oversee system lifecycle planning in accordance with civil aircraft & systems development guidance, safety-critical software, airborne electronic hardware and system safety assessment methods Ensure compliance with UK CAA regulations Oversee DO-160G environmental and EMC qualification testing. Ensure robust configuration and change control processes are maintained. Represent engineering in discussions with customers, suppliers and regulators. Chief Engineer Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications Previous experience in avionics systems certification would be preferred Knowledge of: ED-79B, ED-12C, ED-80, ED-135, UK CAA, EASA or FAA certification processes and DO-160G qualification testing is desirable Product certification & airworthiness signatory responsibility Configuration and change control systems Strong understanding of software, hardware and mechanical integration in airborne systems. Experience signing off design certifications and approving compliance data. Able to operate autonomously while understanding commercial implications. Chief Engineer Company Benefits 15% Bonus Funded membership of a professional body Focused career development planning with opportunities to progress Pension scheme with up to 10% matching company contribution Income protection scheme Life Assurance x4 basic salary Share buying scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days Service-related holiday (3 years = 1 day and increase up to max 5 days) Cash Plan or Private Medical Cover Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing Free on-site car parking Employee Referral Scheme Employee Perks - offering employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services If you would like to find out more, please click 'apply' or contact for a confidential discussion.
