UKRI Salary: £58,589 per annum. Band: UKRI Band F. Contract Type: 3 Year Fixed Term (With possibility of extension) Hours: Full Time or Part Time. (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Location: While UKRI supports hybrid working, the postholder will be required to attend one in-office team day per week at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026. Proposed Interview Date: Interviews are likely to be week commencing 06 and 13 April 2026. Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy and associated guidance for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your line manager and the designated HR team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place. About the role We are looking for a Head of Service Delivery to join the UKRI Infrastructure Team and play a pivotal role in delivering the Next National Supercomputing Service (NNSS): the £750m project to ensure the UK scientific community retains access to the most advanced modelling and simulation capabilities through provision of state-of-the-art compute hardware at the University of Edinburgh and service provision and software services to support users. The NNSS is the cornerstone investment at the heart of the DSIT-UKRI compute roadmap, and a high-priority strategic investment for the UK government. The Digital Research Infrastructure, Infrastructure Fund and Portfolio pillars form the cross-cutting UKRI Infrastructure Team that coordinates and manages UKRI's Infrastructure portfolio. You will collaborate across the organisation and externally, engaging with relevant stakeholders in Government Departments, Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs), academia and industry to gather insight and ensure that UKRI's plans for Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) enable our varied communities to use the most powerful digital tools and techniques. This role will be critical to successful delivery of the new service. You will work closely with the service providers, leading on successful implementation and management of the hardware and service provision contracts. You will lead on monitoring and evaluation to ensure the service fully delivers its intended benefits, as well as proactively looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, drawing on best practices from across the sector and major project management. We encourage candidates with an interest and knowledge in large-scale compute and related aspects of DRI to apply for this position: relevant experience might have been gained from several different types of career path or educational background. It is likely that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for periods with other policy or technical teams within UKRI to enhance the knowledge needed for their work. For further information, please contact Richard Gunn, DRI Programme Director () or Luke Davis, Associate Director for Computational Services (). Your responsibilities Ensuring that the NNSS service providers fulfil their agreed service requirements and managing any changes, including grant funding and/or contractual issues. Ensuring successful implementation of agreed governance, advisory and management structures, including coordination of the service providers. Ensuring that the NNSS service is effectively integrated within UKRI and DSIT's broader support for the compute ecosystem, including coordination with related initiatives such as National Compute Resources (NCRs) and EuroHPC and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement. Supporting the Head of Policy & Engagement in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the NNSS service model to ensure successful delivery, including liaison with the host site, technology provider and other stakeholders involved in delivering the service. Driving working level relationships with infrastructure leads in government, the service providers and other key stakeholders. Developing an understanding of, and communicating, how our work aligns with and supports key national policies. Supporting the delivery of time-bound strategic projects within the UKRI Infrastructure team. Person Specification The following criteria will be assessed at either Shortlisting (S), Interview (I), or both (S&I). Essential Awareness and understanding of large scale compute services, including key technical concepts, their operation, and how they interact within the broader digital research infrastructure ecosystem, sufficient to guide policy, governance, and access-related decisions. (S&I) Extensive experience of leading successful complex, high-profile and fast moving infrastructural and/or technical projects ensuring delivery to agreed specifications, cost, time and quality standards. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to develop and integrate services, projects or programmes within wider strategic or policy landscapes, ideally within a national research or digital infrastructure context. (S&I) Experience developing and coordinating research or innovation communities, consortia, or multi institution partnerships. You must have the ability to build and sustain productive relationships internally and externally and represent UKRI, at all levels of seniority and across government, academic, policy and wider sectors. (S&I) Excellent oral and written communications skills. You must be comfortable in speaking publicly to audiences of varying sizes; be able to write clear, concise and effective technical reports; and be able to absorb and convey detailed information to/from technical and non-technical audiences. (S&I) Able to prioritise and manage multiple commitments across a complex portfolio, applying creative and adaptive thinking to navigate ambiguity, resolve interdependent challenges, and make effective decisions. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to deal with critical and high-profile issues, often working with external organisations, and handle risks independently, calling out to senior managers when required. Show high levels of personal drive, determination and resilience. (I) Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please note if you would like to apply for our other NNSS role 'Head of Policy & Engagement', please submit a separate covering letter and CV for each post. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
UKRI Salary: £58,589 per annum. Band: UKRI Band F. Contract Type: 3 Year Fixed Term (With possibility of extension) Hours: Full Time or Part Time. (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Location: While UKRI supports hybrid working, the postholder will be required to attend one in-office team day per week at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026. Proposed Interview Date: Interviews are likely to be week commencing 06 and 13 April 2026. Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy and associated guidance for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your line manager and the designated HR team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place. About the role We are looking for a Head of Service Delivery to join the UKRI Infrastructure Team and play a pivotal role in delivering the Next National Supercomputing Service (NNSS): the £750m project to ensure the UK scientific community retains access to the most advanced modelling and simulation capabilities through provision of state-of-the-art compute hardware at the University of Edinburgh and service provision and software services to support users. The NNSS is the cornerstone investment at the heart of the DSIT-UKRI compute roadmap, and a high-priority strategic investment for the UK government. The Digital Research Infrastructure, Infrastructure Fund and Portfolio pillars form the cross-cutting UKRI Infrastructure Team that coordinates and manages UKRI's Infrastructure portfolio. You will collaborate across the organisation and externally, engaging with relevant stakeholders in Government Departments, Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs), academia and industry to gather insight and ensure that UKRI's plans for Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) enable our varied communities to use the most powerful digital tools and techniques. This role will be critical to successful delivery of the new service. You will work closely with the service providers, leading on successful implementation and management of the hardware and service provision contracts. You will lead on monitoring and evaluation to ensure the service fully delivers its intended benefits, as well as proactively looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, drawing on best practices from across the sector and major project management. We encourage candidates with an interest and knowledge in large-scale compute and related aspects of DRI to apply for this position: relevant experience might have been gained from several different types of career path or educational background. It is likely that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for periods with other policy or technical teams within UKRI to enhance the knowledge needed for their work. For further information, please contact Richard Gunn, DRI Programme Director () or Luke Davis, Associate Director for Computational Services (). Your responsibilities Ensuring that the NNSS service providers fulfil their agreed service requirements and managing any changes, including grant funding and/or contractual issues. Ensuring successful implementation of agreed governance, advisory and management structures, including coordination of the service providers. Ensuring that the NNSS service is effectively integrated within UKRI and DSIT's broader support for the compute ecosystem, including coordination with related initiatives such as National Compute Resources (NCRs) and EuroHPC and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement. Supporting the Head of Policy & Engagement in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the NNSS service model to ensure successful delivery, including liaison with the host site, technology provider and other stakeholders involved in delivering the service. Driving working level relationships with infrastructure leads in government, the service providers and other key stakeholders. Developing an understanding of, and communicating, how our work aligns with and supports key national policies. Supporting the delivery of time-bound strategic projects within the UKRI Infrastructure team. Person Specification The following criteria will be assessed at either Shortlisting (S), Interview (I), or both (S&I). Essential Awareness and understanding of large scale compute services, including key technical concepts, their operation, and how they interact within the broader digital research infrastructure ecosystem, sufficient to guide policy, governance, and access-related decisions. (S&I) Extensive experience of leading successful complex, high-profile and fast moving infrastructural and/or technical projects ensuring delivery to agreed specifications, cost, time and quality standards. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to develop and integrate services, projects or programmes within wider strategic or policy landscapes, ideally within a national research or digital infrastructure context. (S&I) Experience developing and coordinating research or innovation communities, consortia, or multi institution partnerships. You must have the ability to build and sustain productive relationships internally and externally and represent UKRI, at all levels of seniority and across government, academic, policy and wider sectors. (S&I) Excellent oral and written communications skills. You must be comfortable in speaking publicly to audiences of varying sizes; be able to write clear, concise and effective technical reports; and be able to absorb and convey detailed information to/from technical and non-technical audiences. (S&I) Able to prioritise and manage multiple commitments across a complex portfolio, applying creative and adaptive thinking to navigate ambiguity, resolve interdependent challenges, and make effective decisions. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to deal with critical and high-profile issues, often working with external organisations, and handle risks independently, calling out to senior managers when required. Show high levels of personal drive, determination and resilience. (I) Benefits We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme. 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: Benefits of working at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please note if you would like to apply for our other NNSS role 'Head of Policy & Engagement', please submit a separate covering letter and CV for each post. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact .
Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control , including test form development and post-trial data analysis Your skills and experiences Essential: Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience Desirable: Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience Physical testing experience Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Vehicle Control team As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 : 17th March 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.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control , including test form development and post-trial data analysis Your skills and experiences Essential: Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience Desirable: Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience Physical testing experience Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Vehicle Control team As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 : 17th March 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.
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance Manager (Research) to lead and shape our research quality and governance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional who wants to work at system level, influence practice across multiple clinical specialties, and play a central role in strengthening a growing and ambitious research portfolio. The QA Manager will be responsible for leading the Trust's research quality assurance and governance functions across both Trust-sponsored and hosted clinical trials. The postholder will develop, implement, and maintain systems to ensure all research conducted within the Trust is compliant with UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH-GCP, Health Research Authority (HRA) requirements, MHRA inspection standards, and Trust policies. They will act as the operational lead for audit, monitoring, inspection readiness, and quality management, supporting the Research Manager who retains strategic oversight of research governance and sponsorship responsibilities. This is a key senior role within the Department of Clinical Research (DoCR), with responsibility for ensuring that all research activity across the Trust, both sponsored and hosted, is delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety. contributing to embedding a culture of quality across the Trust, through training, support, and partnership working with investigators, research delivery teams, and external stakeholders. Main duties of the job The postholder will act as the operational lead for research quality assurance, including audit, monitoring, inspection readiness and quality management systems, working closely with the Research Manager who holds operational oversight of research governance and sponsorship. As Quality Assurance Manager, you will: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Trust's Research Quality Management System (QMS), including SOPs, CAPA management, and quality oversight processes Design and deliver a proactive internal audit and monitoring programme across all sponsored and hosted studies Act as the Trust's lead contact for MHRA, HRA, NIHR, and funder inspections, coordinating inspection preparation, responses, and follow up actions Support fulfilment of sponsor responsibilities for Trust sponsored trials, including risk assessments, monitoring strategy, safety reporting, and TMF quality checks Oversee governance and quality assurance for hosted studies, ensuring capacity and capability assessments, regulatory compliance, and high quality delivery Lead and deliver training on GCP, SOPs, and governance for investigators, research nurses, and wider Trust staff Supervise QA Monitors/Officers and contribute to developing QA capacity within the department Working with the Research Manager and Head of Research to develop strategic improvements, strengthen systems, and embed a culture of research quality across the Trust. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Job responsibilities Work within a supportive, expanding research department at a Trust committed to innovation and high quality research Play a central role in shaping QA systems and governance for a growing research portfolio Opportunities for ongoing development and specialist training in research quality and governance Be part of a collaborative, motivated team advancing research that directly benefits patients across Somerset For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Flo Cullen, Please refer to the job description for further details on the role. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Degree in life sciences, health sciences, or related field Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (current/valid) Postgraduate qualification in research management, QA, or related discipline Experience Substantial experience in research governance or QA within NHS, academic, or industry settings Experience conducting audits and managing CAPA Experience preparing for and supporting MHRA/HRA inspections Experience supporting sponsor responsibilities (e.g. monitoring, safety reporting, TMF quality checks) Experience advising investigators and staff on governance/QA requirements Experience supervising or mentoring staff Experience contributing to infrastructure or capacity building bids Experience with hosted and sponsored trial portfolios Additional Criteria Substantial experience in research governance or quality assurance within NHS, academic, or industry settings. Strong knowledge of UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICHGCP, audit processes, and CAPA management. Experience supporting or preparing for MHRA/HRA inspections. Experience advising investigators and research teams on compliance and quality requirements. Strong organisational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence, advise, and build relationships at all levels. Experience contributing to sponsorship activities, trial monitoring, or regulatory submissions. Familiarity with NIHR systems and national research frameworks. Knowledge of ISO or broader QA frameworks. Experience supervising or mentoring staff. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Quality Assurance Manager (Research) to lead and shape our research quality and governance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a QA professional who wants to work at system level, influence practice across multiple clinical specialties, and play a central role in strengthening a growing and ambitious research portfolio. The QA Manager will be responsible for leading the Trust's research quality assurance and governance functions across both Trust-sponsored and hosted clinical trials. The postholder will develop, implement, and maintain systems to ensure all research conducted within the Trust is compliant with UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICH-GCP, Health Research Authority (HRA) requirements, MHRA inspection standards, and Trust policies. They will act as the operational lead for audit, monitoring, inspection readiness, and quality management, supporting the Research Manager who retains strategic oversight of research governance and sponsorship responsibilities. This is a key senior role within the Department of Clinical Research (DoCR), with responsibility for ensuring that all research activity across the Trust, both sponsored and hosted, is delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and patient safety. contributing to embedding a culture of quality across the Trust, through training, support, and partnership working with investigators, research delivery teams, and external stakeholders. Main duties of the job The postholder will act as the operational lead for research quality assurance, including audit, monitoring, inspection readiness and quality management systems, working closely with the Research Manager who holds operational oversight of research governance and sponsorship. As Quality Assurance Manager, you will: Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Trust's Research Quality Management System (QMS), including SOPs, CAPA management, and quality oversight processes Design and deliver a proactive internal audit and monitoring programme across all sponsored and hosted studies Act as the Trust's lead contact for MHRA, HRA, NIHR, and funder inspections, coordinating inspection preparation, responses, and follow up actions Support fulfilment of sponsor responsibilities for Trust sponsored trials, including risk assessments, monitoring strategy, safety reporting, and TMF quality checks Oversee governance and quality assurance for hosted studies, ensuring capacity and capability assessments, regulatory compliance, and high quality delivery Lead and deliver training on GCP, SOPs, and governance for investigators, research nurses, and wider Trust staff Supervise QA Monitors/Officers and contribute to developing QA capacity within the department Working with the Research Manager and Head of Research to develop strategic improvements, strengthen systems, and embed a culture of research quality across the Trust. About us At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer: Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work. We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Job responsibilities Work within a supportive, expanding research department at a Trust committed to innovation and high quality research Play a central role in shaping QA systems and governance for a growing research portfolio Opportunities for ongoing development and specialist training in research quality and governance Be part of a collaborative, motivated team advancing research that directly benefits patients across Somerset For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Flo Cullen, Please refer to the job description for further details on the role. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification. Person Specification Qualifications Degree in life sciences, health sciences, or related field Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training (current/valid) Postgraduate qualification in research management, QA, or related discipline Experience Substantial experience in research governance or QA within NHS, academic, or industry settings Experience conducting audits and managing CAPA Experience preparing for and supporting MHRA/HRA inspections Experience supporting sponsor responsibilities (e.g. monitoring, safety reporting, TMF quality checks) Experience advising investigators and staff on governance/QA requirements Experience supervising or mentoring staff Experience contributing to infrastructure or capacity building bids Experience with hosted and sponsored trial portfolios Additional Criteria Substantial experience in research governance or quality assurance within NHS, academic, or industry settings. Strong knowledge of UK Clinical Trials Regulations, ICHGCP, audit processes, and CAPA management. Experience supporting or preparing for MHRA/HRA inspections. Experience advising investigators and research teams on compliance and quality requirements. Strong organisational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence, advise, and build relationships at all levels. Experience contributing to sponsorship activities, trial monitoring, or regulatory submissions. Familiarity with NIHR systems and national research frameworks. Knowledge of ISO or broader QA frameworks. Experience supervising or mentoring staff. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Supply & Trading Group Job Description: About the Team The Quantitative Development team sits within BPs Supply & Trading, Trading Analytics organization, working alongside Quantitative Analytics, Data Strategists, Market Intelligence and Core Strategists. United by a shared focus on data, numerical algorithms and advanced technology, the team delivers models, tradable insights, distinctive datasets and agile technology solutions that empower analysts and strengthen commercial performance. Quantitative Developers provide direct technology support to Traders, Structurers and Quantitative Analysts across BPs global trading locations. Team members combine deep programming expertise with practical experience in trading analyticssuch as efficient pricing of complex derivatives for intraday risk management. The team also partners closely with central IT to deliver strategic capabilities including modern data repositories, ontologies, analytical toolkits, visualization technologies and cloud compute solutions. We are now seeking a Quantitative Developer (Level G) to join one of our main trading hubs. In this role, you will work closely with the Heads of Quantitative Development and Quantitative Analytics to design and build a new platform for deal structuring and risk management in a fast-paced, highly dynamic commercial environment. Key Accountabilities Provide technical leadership and take ownership of projects from inception through delivery. Design and implement efficient, resilient and innovative solutions using modern data analytics technologies to empower analysts, support decision-making and drive commercial value. Collaborate with end-users across Quantitative Analytics, Trading and Structuring to help them use the platform for their analytical needs. Contribute significantly to the shared global analytics platform used by teams across BP. Partner with architecture and infrastructure teams in central IT to ensure alignment with BPs technology strategy, acting as a key interface between IT and the analyst community. Adhere rigorously to software development procedures for enterprise-grade applications, including testing, deployment and documentation standards. Essential Education Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a quantitative rigor with substantial computer science components. Postgraduate study is desirable but not required. Essential Experience & Technical Requirements You will have deep practical experience and knowledge of: Expert-level Python programming, including solid understanding of the Python object model. Ability to write production-ready, highly reliable and optimized numerical code. Strong familiarity with key Python libraries such as Pydantic and FastAPI. Experience integrating C++ with Python. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure. Solid background in modern SDLC practices, ideally using Azure DevOps or equivalent experience. Practical experience building web applications and web services. Solid grounding in software engineering standard processes, including unit, integration and regression testing, as well as build and deployment patterns. Other Essential Skills Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Criteria Industry experience developing trading or risk management systems within a bank, hedge fund, energy major or vendor serving these sectors. Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, particularly React.js. Experience with Big Data technologies such as HDFS, Spark, Scala, Kudu, HBase, SQL, Impala, and traditional RDBMS. Quantitative skills in areas such as statistics, probability, optimization or derivative pricing. Some hands-on C++ development experience. Key Competencies Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build rapport across disciplines, geographies and commodity lines. Proven track record of solving complex problems through innovative technology under tight time constraints. Ability to align diverse commercial and functional stakeholders around shared objectives. Why join us? At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. There are many aspects of our employees lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Continuous Learning, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data Management, Data Sourcing, Data visualization and interpretation, Dialogue enablement, Exposure Management, Machine Learning (ML), Macroeconomics, Market analysis methods, Market Risk Management, Sentiment and Trends, Statistics, Trade execution and management, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Entity: Supply, Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Supply & Trading Group Job Description: About the Team The Quantitative Development team sits within BPs Supply & Trading, Trading Analytics organization, working alongside Quantitative Analytics, Data Strategists, Market Intelligence and Core Strategists. United by a shared focus on data, numerical algorithms and advanced technology, the team delivers models, tradable insights, distinctive datasets and agile technology solutions that empower analysts and strengthen commercial performance. Quantitative Developers provide direct technology support to Traders, Structurers and Quantitative Analysts across BPs global trading locations. Team members combine deep programming expertise with practical experience in trading analyticssuch as efficient pricing of complex derivatives for intraday risk management. The team also partners closely with central IT to deliver strategic capabilities including modern data repositories, ontologies, analytical toolkits, visualization technologies and cloud compute solutions. We are now seeking a Quantitative Developer (Level G) to join one of our main trading hubs. In this role, you will work closely with the Heads of Quantitative Development and Quantitative Analytics to design and build a new platform for deal structuring and risk management in a fast-paced, highly dynamic commercial environment. Key Accountabilities Provide technical leadership and take ownership of projects from inception through delivery. Design and implement efficient, resilient and innovative solutions using modern data analytics technologies to empower analysts, support decision-making and drive commercial value. Collaborate with end-users across Quantitative Analytics, Trading and Structuring to help them use the platform for their analytical needs. Contribute significantly to the shared global analytics platform used by teams across BP. Partner with architecture and infrastructure teams in central IT to ensure alignment with BPs technology strategy, acting as a key interface between IT and the analyst community. Adhere rigorously to software development procedures for enterprise-grade applications, including testing, deployment and documentation standards. Essential Education Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a quantitative rigor with substantial computer science components. Postgraduate study is desirable but not required. Essential Experience & Technical Requirements You will have deep practical experience and knowledge of: Expert-level Python programming, including solid understanding of the Python object model. Ability to write production-ready, highly reliable and optimized numerical code. Strong familiarity with key Python libraries such as Pydantic and FastAPI. Experience integrating C++ with Python. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure. Solid background in modern SDLC practices, ideally using Azure DevOps or equivalent experience. Practical experience building web applications and web services. Solid grounding in software engineering standard processes, including unit, integration and regression testing, as well as build and deployment patterns. Other Essential Skills Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Criteria Industry experience developing trading or risk management systems within a bank, hedge fund, energy major or vendor serving these sectors. Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks, particularly React.js. Experience with Big Data technologies such as HDFS, Spark, Scala, Kudu, HBase, SQL, Impala, and traditional RDBMS. Quantitative skills in areas such as statistics, probability, optimization or derivative pricing. Some hands-on C++ development experience. Key Competencies Strong interpersonal and networking skills, with the ability to build rapport across disciplines, geographies and commodity lines. Proven track record of solving complex problems through innovative technology under tight time constraints. Ability to align diverse commercial and functional stakeholders around shared objectives. Why join us? At bp, we support our people to grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. There are many aspects of our employees lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, among others! We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Travel Requirement Negligible travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is a hybrid of office/remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Computational Thinking, Continuous Learning, Data Analysis, Data cleansing and transformation, Data Management, Data Sourcing, Data visualization and interpretation, Dialogue enablement, Exposure Management, Machine Learning (ML), Macroeconomics, Market analysis methods, Market Risk Management, Sentiment and Trends, Statistics, Trade execution and management, Trading Fundamentals, Trading knowledge Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bps recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process,pleasecontact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks. JBRP1_UKTJ
Manpower Recruitments are working with an established College in Oxford City Centre and are looking for an experienced Senior Chef De Partie. Working hours are 40 hours per week to be worked on a split-shift basis (5 days out of 7) to include evening and weekend working. Weekend working constitutes to an average of 16 Saturdays per year and excludes Sundays. We pay enhanced overtime rates for hours worked more than 40 hours per week. The role is paying 35,020 p.a. - 40,752 depending on experience Main Duties and Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard, overseeing and directing the work of others where required. Ensure the required standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and health and safety are always maintained. Liaise with, and work harmoniously alongside, the whole catering team, including the Food Service team, to ensure smooth service delivery. Work as part of a team to promote a positive working environment, encouraging pride, professionalism and high standards in all work produced. Behave in a professional and appropriate manner towards all members of the College. Assist with the planning, preparation and development of menus for College events, formal halls and special functions. Run a designated section of the kitchen independently and confidently during service. Work flexibly across all sections of the kitchen as required by business needs. Adhere strictly to time schedules in the preparation and cooking of food to ensure efficient and punctual service. Maintain strict portion control and contribute actively to waste reduction and cost control measures. Take responsibility as Chef Lead for selected college events, overseeing food preparation, coordinating the kitchen team, and ensuring successful delivery from planning through to service. Assist with procurement processes, including stock control, ordering, supplier liaison and maintaining accurate records in line with college procedures. Support kitchen administration and IT systems as required, including recipe management, stock systems, allergen documentation and event planning systems. Ensure regular checks of equipment are carried out and report any issues promptly to the Head Chef or Sous Chef. Supervise, train and delegate work to members of the kitchen team, supporting their development and maintaining high standards. Participate in relevant training to continuously improve professional standards and skills. Maintain a flexible attitude towards work, understanding that the requirements of the post may vary and develop in line with the needs of the college. Events services with Food Outline of current events requiring kitchen services. Please note that these are an indication and may change and develop. Monday to Friday lunch canteen Up to 5 formals a week, more often this is a maximum of 4 per week. Graduation buffets Freshers welcome canape events Fundraising and Alumni events Conference and events services: Commercial dinners Conference catering Wedding Receptions Person Specification The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have or are Essential Criteria Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Articulate, innovative and creative in approach to food and presentation. Ability to relate professionally and effectively with colleagues, students, Fellows and guests. Ability to follow instruction and respond positively to supervision and feedback. A competent level of computer literacy, including basic use of stock, ordering or menu systems. Reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong work ethic. Well organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively. Ability to work calmly under pressure and in demanding service environments. Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent qualification, or qualified by substantial experience. Proven experience working within a professional catering environment, with the ability to work confidently across all kitchen sections. Experience of supervising others, including delegating tasks, providing instruction and supporting training and development. Experience of producing high quality food within a fine dining or comparable high standard environment. Flexible approach to working hours in line with the operational needs of the college. Physically capable of carrying out the duties of the role. A genuine passion for seasonal, sustainable produce, with enthusiasm for developing and refining dishes and menus. Desirable Criteria Demonstrable experience catering for restricted diets and specialist meal requirements, including coeliac, dairy free, vegan and allergen-controlled menus. Experience producing innovative, high-quality plant-based dishes. Knowledge of current food trends and modern cooking techniques. Experience working within a collegiate, conference or events-based catering environment. Awareness of cost control, portion management and waste reduction principles. If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Manpower Recruitments are working with an established College in Oxford City Centre and are looking for an experienced Senior Chef De Partie. Working hours are 40 hours per week to be worked on a split-shift basis (5 days out of 7) to include evening and weekend working. Weekend working constitutes to an average of 16 Saturdays per year and excludes Sundays. We pay enhanced overtime rates for hours worked more than 40 hours per week. The role is paying 35,020 p.a. - 40,752 depending on experience Main Duties and Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard, overseeing and directing the work of others where required. Ensure the required standards of food hygiene, allergen management, and health and safety are always maintained. Liaise with, and work harmoniously alongside, the whole catering team, including the Food Service team, to ensure smooth service delivery. Work as part of a team to promote a positive working environment, encouraging pride, professionalism and high standards in all work produced. Behave in a professional and appropriate manner towards all members of the College. Assist with the planning, preparation and development of menus for College events, formal halls and special functions. Run a designated section of the kitchen independently and confidently during service. Work flexibly across all sections of the kitchen as required by business needs. Adhere strictly to time schedules in the preparation and cooking of food to ensure efficient and punctual service. Maintain strict portion control and contribute actively to waste reduction and cost control measures. Take responsibility as Chef Lead for selected college events, overseeing food preparation, coordinating the kitchen team, and ensuring successful delivery from planning through to service. Assist with procurement processes, including stock control, ordering, supplier liaison and maintaining accurate records in line with college procedures. Support kitchen administration and IT systems as required, including recipe management, stock systems, allergen documentation and event planning systems. Ensure regular checks of equipment are carried out and report any issues promptly to the Head Chef or Sous Chef. Supervise, train and delegate work to members of the kitchen team, supporting their development and maintaining high standards. Participate in relevant training to continuously improve professional standards and skills. Maintain a flexible attitude towards work, understanding that the requirements of the post may vary and develop in line with the needs of the college. Events services with Food Outline of current events requiring kitchen services. Please note that these are an indication and may change and develop. Monday to Friday lunch canteen Up to 5 formals a week, more often this is a maximum of 4 per week. Graduation buffets Freshers welcome canape events Fundraising and Alumni events Conference and events services: Commercial dinners Conference catering Wedding Receptions Person Specification The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they have or are Essential Criteria Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Articulate, innovative and creative in approach to food and presentation. Ability to relate professionally and effectively with colleagues, students, Fellows and guests. Ability to follow instruction and respond positively to supervision and feedback. A competent level of computer literacy, including basic use of stock, ordering or menu systems. Reliable, enthusiastic and self-motivated with a strong work ethic. Well organised with excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively. Ability to work calmly under pressure and in demanding service environments. Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery, or equivalent qualification, or qualified by substantial experience. Proven experience working within a professional catering environment, with the ability to work confidently across all kitchen sections. Experience of supervising others, including delegating tasks, providing instruction and supporting training and development. Experience of producing high quality food within a fine dining or comparable high standard environment. Flexible approach to working hours in line with the operational needs of the college. Physically capable of carrying out the duties of the role. A genuine passion for seasonal, sustainable produce, with enthusiasm for developing and refining dishes and menus. Desirable Criteria Demonstrable experience catering for restricted diets and specialist meal requirements, including coeliac, dairy free, vegan and allergen-controlled menus. Experience producing innovative, high-quality plant-based dishes. Knowledge of current food trends and modern cooking techniques. Experience working within a collegiate, conference or events-based catering environment. Awareness of cost control, portion management and waste reduction principles. If interested, please get in contact with a Manpower Representative
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to 34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on (phone number removed). To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to 34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on (phone number removed). To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,346.56 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Wigan, Preston and the Southport area. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Victoria McGlory, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to £40,346.56 per annum - Dependent upon experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays (pro-rata), Life Assurance, Company Pension, On-site Free Parking, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan Location: Hybrid with a caseload supporting our foster parents in Wigan, Preston and the Southport area. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Victoria McGlory, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a Product Design Manager in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the creation of world-class customer experiences and deliver transformative solutions across and the My Sky app. You'll lead Agile teams, drive design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll support CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Inspire a team of designers to craft intuitive, evidence-led experiences across web and app platforms, while nurturing their growth through tailored development. Shape design strategy that aligns with business goals, championing the customer voice and influencing product roadmaps. Partner across disciplines- from product to engineering - to ensure solutions meet user, business, and technical needs. Drive innovation through AI tools, design systems, and motion principles, delivering seamless, brand-aligned app-first experiences. Translate customer insights into actionable design improvements, leading workshops, sprints, and research collaboration. Own delivery and quality, track CX KPIs, and ensure accessibility standards are met across scalable, end-to-end journeys. What you'll bring: Track record in delivering world-class, customer-centred large-scale digital products and services across responsive web and native applications. Experience leading design teams across multiple workloads and complex initiatives Expert-level Figma skills, including scalable templates, advanced prototyping and experience leading large-scale component libraries Mastery in accessibility to create inclusive experiences, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. Please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas: 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams. 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes. 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation. 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a Product Design Manager in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the creation of world-class customer experiences and deliver transformative solutions across and the My Sky app. You'll lead Agile teams, drive design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll support CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: Inspire a team of designers to craft intuitive, evidence-led experiences across web and app platforms, while nurturing their growth through tailored development. Shape design strategy that aligns with business goals, championing the customer voice and influencing product roadmaps. Partner across disciplines- from product to engineering - to ensure solutions meet user, business, and technical needs. Drive innovation through AI tools, design systems, and motion principles, delivering seamless, brand-aligned app-first experiences. Translate customer insights into actionable design improvements, leading workshops, sprints, and research collaboration. Own delivery and quality, track CX KPIs, and ensure accessibility standards are met across scalable, end-to-end journeys. What you'll bring: Track record in delivering world-class, customer-centred large-scale digital products and services across responsive web and native applications. Experience leading design teams across multiple workloads and complex initiatives Expert-level Figma skills, including scalable templates, advanced prototyping and experience leading large-scale component libraries Mastery in accessibility to create inclusive experiences, user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to understand and improve journeys. Strong storytelling, stakeholder influence, and resilience in fast-paced, evolving environments. Please include portfolio/content showing evidence of your experience across these four areas: 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams. 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes. 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation. 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control , including test form development and post-trial data analysis Your skills and experiences Essential: Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience Desirable: Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience Physical testing experience Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Vehicle Control team As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 : 17th March 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.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control , including test form development and post-trial data analysis Your skills and experiences Essential: Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience Desirable: Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience Physical testing experience Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Vehicle Control team As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 : 17th March 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.
Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine The closing date is 02 March 2026 We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to gain 12 month experience in Respiratory Medicine and join the Respiratory Directorate at Manchester University Hospitals, mainly based at Wythenshawe Hospital. The Respiratory Directorate is made up of several small inclusive subspecialty teams which include a diverse mix of clinicians and allied health professionals. These smaller teams work collegiately and supportively together to provide general respiratory care. There is a wide variation of interests among the Respiratory medical staff, with some preferring a purely clinical role, other taking an interest in leadership and innovation, and some with a wealth of experience and track record in academia. This provides new consultants with an infinite array of choice and post CCT training opportunities to shape their future careers as they would like them to be in a nurturing and rewarding environment. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will contribute to the general respiratory ward cover and will take part in the 1 in 20 on-call for Respiratory Medicine. Provision of a high quality service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the specialty in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to provide and develop Clinical leadership and contribute to the vision and values of the service. Professional Supervision and management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals. Participate in clinical governance processes, continuing professional development. Contribute with on-going strategic redesign. Complete mandatory training and undertake annual appraisal. These duties will vary from year to year according to the evolution and development of Respiratory Services. You will be expected to embrace changes to provide continuously improving patient care, as agreed to by your fellow clinicians and yourself as part of the annual review of your job plan. About us Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities. We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes. At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations. If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive. Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application! Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Fully registered Medical Practitioner MRCP or equivalent Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Thoracic Medicine or equivalent Post-graduate thesis Publications in peer reviewed journals Professional interests and experience Experience and interest in Respiratory Medicine Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective & emergency within the speciality Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Active & ongoing interest in research and audit Management and administration Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities & waiting lists Ability to manage & lead a team Teaching Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching Ability to teach clinical & procedural skills Domestic Resident within a reasonable travel time of the hospital or equivalent access Personal attributes Multidisciplinary team experience Enquiring, critical approach to problems Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Physical Satisfactory medical clearance by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Locum Consultant in Respiratory Medicine The closing date is 02 March 2026 We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to gain 12 month experience in Respiratory Medicine and join the Respiratory Directorate at Manchester University Hospitals, mainly based at Wythenshawe Hospital. The Respiratory Directorate is made up of several small inclusive subspecialty teams which include a diverse mix of clinicians and allied health professionals. These smaller teams work collegiately and supportively together to provide general respiratory care. There is a wide variation of interests among the Respiratory medical staff, with some preferring a purely clinical role, other taking an interest in leadership and innovation, and some with a wealth of experience and track record in academia. This provides new consultants with an infinite array of choice and post CCT training opportunities to shape their future careers as they would like them to be in a nurturing and rewarding environment. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will contribute to the general respiratory ward cover and will take part in the 1 in 20 on-call for Respiratory Medicine. Provision of a high quality service to the Trust with responsibility for the diagnosis and treatment of patients referred to the specialty in an inpatient and outpatient setting. In conjunction with consultant colleagues, to provide and develop Clinical leadership and contribute to the vision and values of the service. Professional Supervision and management of junior medical staff and allied health professionals. Participate in clinical governance processes, continuing professional development. Contribute with on-going strategic redesign. Complete mandatory training and undertake annual appraisal. These duties will vary from year to year according to the evolution and development of Respiratory Services. You will be expected to embrace changes to provide continuously improving patient care, as agreed to by your fellow clinicians and yourself as part of the annual review of your job plan. About us Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities. We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes. At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations. If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive. Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other. As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone. Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application! Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below. Person Specification Education/ Qualifications Fully registered Medical Practitioner MRCP or equivalent Within 6 months of receiving CCST in Thoracic Medicine or equivalent Post-graduate thesis Publications in peer reviewed journals Professional interests and experience Experience and interest in Respiratory Medicine Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems both elective & emergency within the speciality Ability to take full & independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Active & ongoing interest in research and audit Management and administration Ability to organise & manage outpatient priorities & waiting lists Ability to manage & lead a team Teaching Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching Ability to teach clinical & procedural skills Domestic Resident within a reasonable travel time of the hospital or equivalent access Personal attributes Multidisciplinary team experience Enquiring, critical approach to problems Commitment to continuing medical education Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels Physical Satisfactory medical clearance by Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control , including test form development and post-trial data analysis Your skills and experiences Essential: Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience Desirable: Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience Physical testing experience Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Vehicle Control team As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 : 17th March 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.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Job Title : Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you'll be doing Conducting analysis and evaluations of submarine platforms manoeuvring performances from concept design to in-service support Undertaking the development, verification and validation of mathematical manoeuvring models using physical model test data Managing the generation of safe manoeuvring envelopes and supporting associated operator guidance You will be working with enterprise partners to develop the modelling capability, processes and toolsets for use to support our major programmes Working collaboratively with other naval architecture teams, systems teams, Active Vehicle Control system teams and propulsion engineers as well as customers and suppliers to deliver innovative and safe submarine solutions Supporting and conducting hydrodynamic sea trials such as depth and heading control , including test form development and post-trial data analysis Your skills and experiences Essential: Experience in the generation of ship or submarine manoeuvring modelling A strong understanding of hydrodynamic principles and methods Degree in Naval Architecture, Aeronautical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent experience Desirable: Hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and evaluation experience Physical testing experience Chartered Engineer or working towards/ability to achieve Benefits As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Vehicle Control team As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in one of the largest and fastest growing Naval Architecture Departments in the UK. You will be working on some of the most complex ship design and build programmes ever undertaken to deliver cutting edge submarines to the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. 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 : 17th March 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.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will be at the heart of building world-class systems for Sky and Global Streaming Technology. You will be responsible for defining product strategy and ensure that we are constantly innovating and delivering the best possible service to our development teams. We have a large community of Principal and Lead engineers across both DPE and the wider GST/Sky group, and you would be expected to work closely with these colleagues whether in your department or not as we truly believe in engineering-led delivery across the entire organisation. Our mission is to do all the heavy lifting for engineering teams; this is at the heart of everything we do as a department and is a key driver in how we make decisions. We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the Platform Infrastructure Department and help drive improvements and new features on our global platform. In this role, you will form part of an Engineering department that spans London, Lisbon and Prague . We develop and provide a platform that empowers development and SRE teams to deploy their applications safely and run them reliably, securely and efficiently at scale. The teams in London play key roles in designing and building some of the key products delivered by DPE such as a Kubernetes based PaaS, a robust automated path to production using GitHub Actions and a developer portal utilizing Datadog. Alongside delivery teams we also have the bulk of the leadership team based in London which focuses on setting the department strategy, defining key delivery milestones using OKRs and ensuring the teams work as effectively as possible. What you'll do Work with peer Principal engineers, Heads of Departments, Architects, Engineers, and Analysts to help strategies and deliver innovative end-to-end solution designs for products which deliver value to our development teams. Be ready to champion your ideas and designs, innovation can sometimes be scary, but we need Principal engineers to push those boundaries and encourage change where value can be realised. Work closely with architecture and external engineering teams to ensure alignment of project goals and priorities. Build and drive the principal engineer community both within DPE and across GST more broadly. Providing guidance and mentorship to engineer roles within the department, helping them develop their technical and leadership skills. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by establishing and maintaining data governance standards and practices. Accountable for overall project analysis, working closely with analysts and stakeholders to ensure we have exhaustive requirements defined before starting development. What you'll bring Hands on experience working with product and agile delivery teams, an understanding of iterative development and agile ways of working. Specifically, backend delivery teams using technologies including Kubernetes and AWS cloud products. Proven experience in development languages such as Golang/Typescript Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to assimilate information and present to audiences from various backgrounds and levels of understanding, spanning Product and Technology. The ability to explain highly technical concepts to a business focus audience. Experience analysing a problem, refining requirements, documenting findings, and making recommendations within a team; with a sound understanding of what is important when building highly available , highly reliable services to best serve our customers. Experience working within a delivery team, comprising of the following activities: Creating user stories and acceptance criteria using techniques such as BDD and facilitating user story mapping sessions. Facilitating scrum ceremonies including backlog refinement, planning and estimation sessions. Creating and maintaining component/application documentation, encompassing API specifications and Audit events Proven experience in a Principal or Leadership role, with strong collaboration and facilitation skills and the ability to make good technical decisions and to convince others as to the merits and reasons for those decisions. Experience mentoring others and supporting individuals through promotions processes / panels, as well as supporting the panel itself. Team overview Global Streaming Technology " Global Streaming Technology (GST) serves tens of millions of customers around the world through multiple international streaming services: Peacock across the US; NOW, WOW and" SkyShowtime "covering" nearly 30 "markets in Europe; and Showmax for over 40 countries in Africa. The Global Streaming Technology organization brings together engineering and operational talent across the US, UK, Portugal, Czech" Republic "and India. Our Global Streaming Platform enables leading entertainment brands to stream internationally and engage large, diverse audiences with premium content-on any device, anywhere, anytime. Working with and trusted by the world's most prestigious content makers and rights holders-such as the NFL, NBA, English Premier League," Olympics "and major Hollywood studios including Universal-we ensure that our Global Streaming"Platform delivers the highest standards of performance, reliability," security "and innovation. " " Working in GST means joining a truly global team at the forefront of streaming technology. Here, you will collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple countries and disciplines, work with" cutting-edge "technologies that reach tens of millions of viewers worldwide, and be part of a dynamic, inclusive culture that values your ideas and supports your professional growth. " The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll wor k We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a Principal Platform Engineer, you will be at the heart of building world-class systems for Sky and Global Streaming Technology. You will be responsible for defining product strategy and ensure that we are constantly innovating and delivering the best possible service to our development teams. We have a large community of Principal and Lead engineers across both DPE and the wider GST/Sky group, and you would be expected to work closely with these colleagues whether in your department or not as we truly believe in engineering-led delivery across the entire organisation. Our mission is to do all the heavy lifting for engineering teams; this is at the heart of everything we do as a department and is a key driver in how we make decisions. We are looking for a Principal Engineer to join the Platform Infrastructure Department and help drive improvements and new features on our global platform. In this role, you will form part of an Engineering department that spans London, Lisbon and Prague . We develop and provide a platform that empowers development and SRE teams to deploy their applications safely and run them reliably, securely and efficiently at scale. The teams in London play key roles in designing and building some of the key products delivered by DPE such as a Kubernetes based PaaS, a robust automated path to production using GitHub Actions and a developer portal utilizing Datadog. Alongside delivery teams we also have the bulk of the leadership team based in London which focuses on setting the department strategy, defining key delivery milestones using OKRs and ensuring the teams work as effectively as possible. What you'll do Work with peer Principal engineers, Heads of Departments, Architects, Engineers, and Analysts to help strategies and deliver innovative end-to-end solution designs for products which deliver value to our development teams. Be ready to champion your ideas and designs, innovation can sometimes be scary, but we need Principal engineers to push those boundaries and encourage change where value can be realised. Work closely with architecture and external engineering teams to ensure alignment of project goals and priorities. Build and drive the principal engineer community both within DPE and across GST more broadly. Providing guidance and mentorship to engineer roles within the department, helping them develop their technical and leadership skills. Ensure data quality, integrity, and security by establishing and maintaining data governance standards and practices. Accountable for overall project analysis, working closely with analysts and stakeholders to ensure we have exhaustive requirements defined before starting development. What you'll bring Hands on experience working with product and agile delivery teams, an understanding of iterative development and agile ways of working. Specifically, backend delivery teams using technologies including Kubernetes and AWS cloud products. Proven experience in development languages such as Golang/Typescript Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to assimilate information and present to audiences from various backgrounds and levels of understanding, spanning Product and Technology. The ability to explain highly technical concepts to a business focus audience. Experience analysing a problem, refining requirements, documenting findings, and making recommendations within a team; with a sound understanding of what is important when building highly available , highly reliable services to best serve our customers. Experience working within a delivery team, comprising of the following activities: Creating user stories and acceptance criteria using techniques such as BDD and facilitating user story mapping sessions. Facilitating scrum ceremonies including backlog refinement, planning and estimation sessions. Creating and maintaining component/application documentation, encompassing API specifications and Audit events Proven experience in a Principal or Leadership role, with strong collaboration and facilitation skills and the ability to make good technical decisions and to convince others as to the merits and reasons for those decisions. Experience mentoring others and supporting individuals through promotions processes / panels, as well as supporting the panel itself. Team overview Global Streaming Technology " Global Streaming Technology (GST) serves tens of millions of customers around the world through multiple international streaming services: Peacock across the US; NOW, WOW and" SkyShowtime "covering" nearly 30 "markets in Europe; and Showmax for over 40 countries in Africa. The Global Streaming Technology organization brings together engineering and operational talent across the US, UK, Portugal, Czech" Republic "and India. Our Global Streaming Platform enables leading entertainment brands to stream internationally and engage large, diverse audiences with premium content-on any device, anywhere, anytime. Working with and trusted by the world's most prestigious content makers and rights holders-such as the NFL, NBA, English Premier League," Olympics "and major Hollywood studios including Universal-we ensure that our Global Streaming"Platform delivers the highest standards of performance, reliability," security "and innovation. " " Working in GST means joining a truly global team at the forefront of streaming technology. Here, you will collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple countries and disciplines, work with" cutting-edge "technologies that reach tens of millions of viewers worldwide, and be part of a dynamic, inclusive culture that values your ideas and supports your professional growth. " The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks . Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll wor k We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Team: Estates and Construction Location: Remote in the East of England, Midlands and South Yorkshire, with regular travel Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri Salary: Up to £51,869.05 per year Contract: Permanent We are the UK s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Will you join us and make life better for cats? Responsibilities of our Surveyor: - Manage a designated portfolio of properties across a specific region, delivering repairs and maintenance as required - Oversee property works in alignment with retail and operations managers within agreed SLAs - Assess property issues and take appropriate action - Maintain accurate records across Terrier, SharePoint, and other systems - Provide advice on retail/commercial lease acquisitions and disposals - Liaise with agents, landlords, neighbouring occupiers, solicitors and local authorities - Procure and manage contractors, ensuring they are vetted and all work meets H&S legislation - Support the Principal Surveyor with estate-wide reporting to the Head of Estates & Construction About the Estates and Construction team: The Estates and Construction team manage a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio that reflects the breadth of the estate. Within the region covered, the portfolio includes purpose-built cat adoption and homing centres (both freehold and leasehold), a network of leasehold charity shops, and a small number of residential properties occupied by employees or external tenants. Occasionally, surveying expertise is also required for matters relating to legacy properties. What we re looking for in our Surveyor: - Lives in the East of England, Midlands or South Yorkshire - Level 6 or higher professional surveying qualification - Current membership of a professional institution such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB - Post qualification experience of surveying in a property or facilities management environment - A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - Working Knowledge of retail leases, acquisitions and disposals - Multi-site and use property management experience - Experience of working on and managing small building or maintenance projects up to £500k - Ability to work within a small team and externally with professionals and third parties - Strong Microsoft Office skills What we can offer you: - range of health benefits - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service - Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing - and much more, which you can learn about Application closing date: 9th March 2026 Virtual interview date: TBC Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 1. Anonymised application form 2. Virtual interview Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Team: Estates and Construction Location: Remote in the East of England, Midlands and South Yorkshire, with regular travel Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri Salary: Up to £51,869.05 per year Contract: Permanent We are the UK s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. Will you join us and make life better for cats? Responsibilities of our Surveyor: - Manage a designated portfolio of properties across a specific region, delivering repairs and maintenance as required - Oversee property works in alignment with retail and operations managers within agreed SLAs - Assess property issues and take appropriate action - Maintain accurate records across Terrier, SharePoint, and other systems - Provide advice on retail/commercial lease acquisitions and disposals - Liaise with agents, landlords, neighbouring occupiers, solicitors and local authorities - Procure and manage contractors, ensuring they are vetted and all work meets H&S legislation - Support the Principal Surveyor with estate-wide reporting to the Head of Estates & Construction About the Estates and Construction team: The Estates and Construction team manage a wide-ranging and diverse portfolio that reflects the breadth of the estate. Within the region covered, the portfolio includes purpose-built cat adoption and homing centres (both freehold and leasehold), a network of leasehold charity shops, and a small number of residential properties occupied by employees or external tenants. Occasionally, surveying expertise is also required for matters relating to legacy properties. What we re looking for in our Surveyor: - Lives in the East of England, Midlands or South Yorkshire - Level 6 or higher professional surveying qualification - Current membership of a professional institution such as RICS, RIBA, CIBSE, CIOB - Post qualification experience of surveying in a property or facilities management environment - A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle - Working Knowledge of retail leases, acquisitions and disposals - Multi-site and use property management experience - Experience of working on and managing small building or maintenance projects up to £500k - Ability to work within a small team and externally with professionals and third parties - Strong Microsoft Office skills What we can offer you: - range of health benefits - 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service - Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing - and much more, which you can learn about Application closing date: 9th March 2026 Virtual interview date: TBC Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. If successful, your recruitment journey will include: 1. Anonymised application form 2. Virtual interview Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Full time - Permanent Basic Salary: Up to £34,324.62 per annum dependent on experience Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme, Company Pension & Medical Cash Plan Location: Homebased The location of the team is in Worcestershire, supporting our Foster Parents across Birmingham, Dudley, Walsall and Sandwell. Occasional travel to Bromsgrove and surrounding areas of West Midlands also required. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this exciting role, please contact Karen Hodder - Manager in the Process of Registration on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. The FCA is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Test & Field Application Engineer (RF / Radio Frequency) Reading RG5 (Though the role will initially start in London Docklands E14) In office & on-client site (non hybrid or WFH - 100% office / site based) Who TUALCOM are: TUALCOM specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced RF navigation and communication systems. We are a global leader in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions, offering the best performance for size, weight, and cost on the market. What, and who, we are looking for: We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Test & Field Application Engineer to support customer testing, lab operations, field demonstrations, and day-to-day technical activities. This is a fully on-site role that involves close interaction with customers, test environments, and RF equipment. What you will do: You will be an integral part of our UK business and help us grow as we expand into new markets. This role will give you the chance to work alongside not only great engineers but also with world-leading clients and their technology. The ideal candidate has practical electronics and RF experience, strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys working directly with real systems and real customers. We are looking for candidates to have proven experience in the following areas: Testing & Field Activities Lab Operations & Equipment Management Customer Interaction & Technical Support The role has duties ranging from performing Radio Frequency testing to managing labs to high standards to collaboration with our design teams and customers alike. There will be a need for travel to client sites both within the UK and abroad plus there will be a need to go onsite and collaborate with our teams at our Turkey headquarters. What we Require From You: Qualifications gained within Electronic Engineering, ideally to degree level Demonstrable experience with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, RF Signal Generators & Power Supplies Proven hands-on lab capabilities including soldering, cable preparation & hardware testing A curious, analytical mindset and customer first approach Impeccable documentation & reporting skills Proven experience of working with Radio Frequency (RF) test equipment such as (attenuators, spectrum analysers & power meters Although not essential, prior experience within the Defence, Aerospace, Telcom, RF Communications industries or similar fields would be highly beneficial, as would experience of GNSS, PNT, Electronic Warfare &/or Anti-Jammer Systems. We are a growing business within the UK. We are building our first ever plant outside of Turkey, where we are headquartered. This is an excellent opportunity to be an early stages employee within a business that has a bright future and is a market leading manufacturer in its field. JBRP1_UKTJ
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Test & Field Application Engineer (RF / Radio Frequency) Reading RG5 (Though the role will initially start in London Docklands E14) In office & on-client site (non hybrid or WFH - 100% office / site based) Who TUALCOM are: TUALCOM specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced RF navigation and communication systems. We are a global leader in commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions, offering the best performance for size, weight, and cost on the market. What, and who, we are looking for: We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Test & Field Application Engineer to support customer testing, lab operations, field demonstrations, and day-to-day technical activities. This is a fully on-site role that involves close interaction with customers, test environments, and RF equipment. What you will do: You will be an integral part of our UK business and help us grow as we expand into new markets. This role will give you the chance to work alongside not only great engineers but also with world-leading clients and their technology. The ideal candidate has practical electronics and RF experience, strong problem-solving skills, and enjoys working directly with real systems and real customers. We are looking for candidates to have proven experience in the following areas: Testing & Field Activities Lab Operations & Equipment Management Customer Interaction & Technical Support The role has duties ranging from performing Radio Frequency testing to managing labs to high standards to collaboration with our design teams and customers alike. There will be a need for travel to client sites both within the UK and abroad plus there will be a need to go onsite and collaborate with our teams at our Turkey headquarters. What we Require From You: Qualifications gained within Electronic Engineering, ideally to degree level Demonstrable experience with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, RF Signal Generators & Power Supplies Proven hands-on lab capabilities including soldering, cable preparation & hardware testing A curious, analytical mindset and customer first approach Impeccable documentation & reporting skills Proven experience of working with Radio Frequency (RF) test equipment such as (attenuators, spectrum analysers & power meters Although not essential, prior experience within the Defence, Aerospace, Telcom, RF Communications industries or similar fields would be highly beneficial, as would experience of GNSS, PNT, Electronic Warfare &/or Anti-Jammer Systems. We are a growing business within the UK. We are building our first ever plant outside of Turkey, where we are headquartered. This is an excellent opportunity to be an early stages employee within a business that has a bright future and is a market leading manufacturer in its field. JBRP1_UKTJ
Role Purpose The Head of SHEQ (West) is responsible for leading, developing, and embedding a robust Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture across all operations in the Western region. The role ensures full compliance with statutory obligations, client standards, and company policies, while proactively driving continual improvement in safety performance across electrical engineering works within the water and wastewater sector. This role provides strategic leadership, expert guidance, and operational oversight for all H&S matters, supporting safe delivery of projects involving high-risk electrical, mechanical, and confined-space activities. At Bridges we are more than Engineers. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders. Across our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Develop and implement the regional Health & Safety strategy aligned with company objectives and industry best practice. Act as the senior H&S authority for the West region, providing visible leadership and promoting a positive safety culture. Advis e senior management on H&S risks, trends, and performance, including board-level reporting. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation, including but not limited to: Health and Safety at Work Act CDM Regulations Electricity at Work Regulations Confined Spaces Regulations COSHH Maintain and continually improve the company's H&S management system (e.g. ISO 45001). Lead external audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections. Operational Oversight Provide expert H&S support to live water and wastewater projects, including: Electrical installation and commissioning Control panels and LV systems Pumping stations and treatment works Confined spaces and hazardous environments Civil Works Review and approve risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work. Ensure contractor and supply chain compliance with company and client H&S requirements. Incident Management & Assurance Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented. Monitor H&S performance metrics, trends, and leading indicators. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents and improve behavioural safety. Training & Competence Oversee regional H&S training needs analysis and delivery, ensuring workforce competence. Support development of site managers, engineers, and supervisors in H&S leadership. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary H&S interface with water utility clients, regulators, and principal contractors. Support tender submissions and pre-qualification processes with H&S input. Build strong working relationships with operational teams and client H&S representatives. Essential NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification). Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards preferred. Strong working knowledge of electrical safety, high-risk activities, and CDM. Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and operational teams. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. Desirable Experience working with major UK water authorities or framework contracts. ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification. Environmental management knowledge (ISO 14001). Experience leading multi-site or regional H&S teams. Key Competencies Strategic leadership and decision-making Strong communication and influencing skills Practical, solutions-focused approach High level of integrity and professionalism Ability to balance compliance with operational delivery BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being. We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers. Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package: Competitive salaries Health cash plan with Healthshield Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution Life Assurance Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Bike 2 Work scheme Training and development opportunities Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone Employee recognition schemes Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey. Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in 'team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business. Come and be part of our team! Bridges is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Role Purpose The Head of SHEQ (West) is responsible for leading, developing, and embedding a robust Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture across all operations in the Western region. The role ensures full compliance with statutory obligations, client standards, and company policies, while proactively driving continual improvement in safety performance across electrical engineering works within the water and wastewater sector. This role provides strategic leadership, expert guidance, and operational oversight for all H&S matters, supporting safe delivery of projects involving high-risk electrical, mechanical, and confined-space activities. At Bridges we are more than Engineers. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders. Across our key sectors - Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex - we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Develop and implement the regional Health & Safety strategy aligned with company objectives and industry best practice. Act as the senior H&S authority for the West region, providing visible leadership and promoting a positive safety culture. Advis e senior management on H&S risks, trends, and performance, including board-level reporting. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation, including but not limited to: Health and Safety at Work Act CDM Regulations Electricity at Work Regulations Confined Spaces Regulations COSHH Maintain and continually improve the company's H&S management system (e.g. ISO 45001). Lead external audits, client audits, and regulatory inspections. Operational Oversight Provide expert H&S support to live water and wastewater projects, including: Electrical installation and commissioning Control panels and LV systems Pumping stations and treatment works Confined spaces and hazardous environments Civil Works Review and approve risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work. Ensure contractor and supply chain compliance with company and client H&S requirements. Incident Management & Assurance Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented. Monitor H&S performance metrics, trends, and leading indicators. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents and improve behavioural safety. Training & Competence Oversee regional H&S training needs analysis and delivery, ensuring workforce competence. Support development of site managers, engineers, and supervisors in H&S leadership. Client & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the primary H&S interface with water utility clients, regulators, and principal contractors. Support tender submissions and pre-qualification processes with H&S input. Build strong working relationships with operational teams and client H&S representatives. Essential NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification). Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards preferred. Strong working knowledge of electrical safety, high-risk activities, and CDM. Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and operational teams. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. Desirable Experience working with major UK water authorities or framework contracts. ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification. Environmental management knowledge (ISO 14001). Experience leading multi-site or regional H&S teams. Key Competencies Strategic leadership and decision-making Strong communication and influencing skills Practical, solutions-focused approach High level of integrity and professionalism Ability to balance compliance with operational delivery BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being. We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. We are a family run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers. Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package: Competitive salaries Health cash plan with Healthshield Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution Life Assurance Scheme Employee Discount Scheme Bike 2 Work scheme Training and development opportunities Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone Employee recognition schemes Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay When you join us, you'll be part of our exciting journey. Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we'll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in 'team bridges' and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business. Come and be part of our team! Bridges is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace
Pastoral Co-ordinator Secondary School Tower Hamlets, East London Full-Time Term Time Only (plus INSET days) We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly organised Pastoral Co-ordinator to join our dedicated team at our thriving secondary school in Tower Hamlets . This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, personal development, and academic success of our students within a diverse and vibrant school community. About the Role As a Pastoral Co-ordinator, you will: Lead on the pastoral care and wellbeing of a designated year group Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and engagement Work closely with Heads of Year, senior leaders, teachers, and external agencies Support students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges Build positive relationships with parents and carers Help promote high standards, positive conduct, and a strong sense of belonging The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience working with young people in a school or similar setting Demonstrate strong behaviour management and restorative practice skills Be calm, resilient, and solution-focused Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare Share our commitment to inclusion, equality, and high aspirations for all We Offer: A supportive and collaborative staff team A diverse, ambitious, and welcoming school community Ongoing professional development and training The opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives If you are passionate about supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.
Feb 23, 2026
Contractor
Pastoral Co-ordinator Secondary School Tower Hamlets, East London Full-Time Term Time Only (plus INSET days) We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and highly organised Pastoral Co-ordinator to join our dedicated team at our thriving secondary school in Tower Hamlets . This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing, personal development, and academic success of our students within a diverse and vibrant school community. About the Role As a Pastoral Co-ordinator, you will: Lead on the pastoral care and wellbeing of a designated year group Monitor attendance, punctuality, behaviour, and engagement Work closely with Heads of Year, senior leaders, teachers, and external agencies Support students facing social, emotional, or behavioural challenges Build positive relationships with parents and carers Help promote high standards, positive conduct, and a strong sense of belonging The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience working with young people in a school or similar setting Demonstrate strong behaviour management and restorative practice skills Be calm, resilient, and solution-focused Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare Share our commitment to inclusion, equality, and high aspirations for all We Offer: A supportive and collaborative staff team A diverse, ambitious, and welcoming school community Ongoing professional development and training The opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives If you are passionate about supporting young people to thrive both academically and personally, we would love to hear from you.
Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Mercia Group are recruiting for a Key Accounts Director. Check it out now! Key Accounts Director Location: Home-based with UK travel Salary: Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You? Mercia Group (part of Wilmington plc) are looking for someone who knows how to build strong, lasting commercial relationships - and how to turn those relationships into meaningful, long term revenue. You'll likely come from an accountancy or professional services background, or have significant experience selling into regulated sectors such as legal services, education or financial services. Either way, you're experienced in handling complex conversations and applying sound commercial judgement in environments where credibility matters. You take a considered, consultative approach to sales. You invest time in understanding your clients, use insight to surface real challenges, and shape tailored, value led propositions in response. This is predominantly a key account role, with most of your focus on managing, retaining and growing existing relationships, with a smaller element of new business. If you're looking to take ownership of high value client portfolio and play a strategic role in Mercia's continued growth, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc's career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked 'apply'! Main Purpose of the Role: In this role, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of Mercia's largest and most strategically important clients and partners. This includes leading accountancy firms, heads of groups and networks, as well as key industry partners such as software providers, training organisations and professional education bodies. You'll be responsible for maintaining and growing these relationships, taking a proactive approach to account management, spotting opportunities for expansion and ensuring long term client retention. You'll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, alongside colleagues in sales and marketing, to support existing partnerships and develop new ones that align with Mercia's wider growth plans. Staying close to clients' businesses, you'll provide insights, anticipate needs, and remain informed about changes in the accountancy industry to understand their impact on your portfolio. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Drive the growth and retention of revenue across your portfolio. Develop and leverage commercial and strategic partnerships to contribute to Mercia's wider growth strategy. Work closely with a designated Client Success Manager to ensure world-class service for strategic clients and partners. Build and maintain strategic B2B partnerships; demonstrate solution-selling expertise in regulated industries (accountancy, legal services, or education). Manage your time and workload efficiently to meet activity targets. Line manage and support a small team of Key Account Managers. Prioritise activity across your portfolio to maximise the potential and long-term value of each account. Negotiate commercially with clients, partners, and procurement teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, consulting legal teams as necessary. Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that grows year on year. Collaborate with the product division on new solutions, pricing, and go-to-market materials. Support the wider sales team in commercial negotiations, proposals, and client contracting. Accurately capture and record client and partner interactions in Salesforce and other systems. Convert proposals into successful deals and track performance metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue retention/win). Log client feedback, requests, and insights with the Product Department. What's the Best Thing About This Role? You will be at the heart of Mercia's strategic growth, shaping partnerships with some of the biggest names in the accountancy profession while leading a small team and influencing the wider sales strategy. What's the Most Challenging Thing About This Role? Managing a high-value portfolio with multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations requires commercial agility, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands. What We're Looking For - To be successful in this role, you must: Proven experience selling solutions within a regulated environment, such as accountancy, professional education or training. Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of high value key accounts - typically up to 30 clients - with a clear focus on retention, growth and long term value. Experience operating at senior leadership level, with the confidence to engage credibly with SLT, board level stakeholders and executive decision makers, both internally and externally. Previous experience in line managing and coaching a Key Accounts or senior sales team. A strong understanding of how to stay close to the commercial realities of the business, spotting opportunities for strategic partnerships and longer term growth. A positive, thoughtful and disciplined approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and solving problems rather than transactional selling. A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share insight, best practice and experience with colleagues across the sales function. Flexibility to travel across the UK to meet clients and partners, with occasional travel further afield, and the ability to attend regular internal meetings in Leicester and London. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: Previous sales experience in the accountancy industry. We know it's not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role's location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia Group, part of Wilmington plc, a leading provider of information, education, and networking services. At Mercia, we support accountancy firms across the UK with high-quality training, content, and resources. By joining our team, you'll be part of a forward-thinking business that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you'll not only make a real difference for our customers, you'll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG Company Reg No. - SC372990 VAT Reg No. - GB
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Mercia Group are recruiting for a Key Accounts Director. Check it out now! Key Accounts Director Location: Home-based with UK travel Salary: Package of £100k+ (including base salary, commission, and car allowance) Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent What We Can Offer You: 25 Days Annual Leave (Pro-Rata for Part-time and Fixed-Term Roles), Additional Holiday Purchase, Hybrid Working, Life Assurance, Vitality Private Healthcare, Subsidised Gym Memberships, Cycle to Work scheme, Discount Vouchers and Access to Wellbeing Resources Why Do We Want You? Mercia Group (part of Wilmington plc) are looking for someone who knows how to build strong, lasting commercial relationships - and how to turn those relationships into meaningful, long term revenue. You'll likely come from an accountancy or professional services background, or have significant experience selling into regulated sectors such as legal services, education or financial services. Either way, you're experienced in handling complex conversations and applying sound commercial judgement in environments where credibility matters. You take a considered, consultative approach to sales. You invest time in understanding your clients, use insight to surface real challenges, and shape tailored, value led propositions in response. This is predominantly a key account role, with most of your focus on managing, retaining and growing existing relationships, with a smaller element of new business. If you're looking to take ownership of high value client portfolio and play a strategic role in Mercia's continued growth, we'd love to hear from you! Please note: To complete your application, you will be redirected to Wilmington Plc's career site. At Wilmington Plc, we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided once you have clicked 'apply'! Main Purpose of the Role: In this role, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of Mercia's largest and most strategically important clients and partners. This includes leading accountancy firms, heads of groups and networks, as well as key industry partners such as software providers, training organisations and professional education bodies. You'll be responsible for maintaining and growing these relationships, taking a proactive approach to account management, spotting opportunities for expansion and ensuring long term client retention. You'll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, alongside colleagues in sales and marketing, to support existing partnerships and develop new ones that align with Mercia's wider growth plans. Staying close to clients' businesses, you'll provide insights, anticipate needs, and remain informed about changes in the accountancy industry to understand their impact on your portfolio. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Drive the growth and retention of revenue across your portfolio. Develop and leverage commercial and strategic partnerships to contribute to Mercia's wider growth strategy. Work closely with a designated Client Success Manager to ensure world-class service for strategic clients and partners. Build and maintain strategic B2B partnerships; demonstrate solution-selling expertise in regulated industries (accountancy, legal services, or education). Manage your time and workload efficiently to meet activity targets. Line manage and support a small team of Key Account Managers. Prioritise activity across your portfolio to maximise the potential and long-term value of each account. Negotiate commercially with clients, partners, and procurement teams to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, consulting legal teams as necessary. Build and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that grows year on year. Collaborate with the product division on new solutions, pricing, and go-to-market materials. Support the wider sales team in commercial negotiations, proposals, and client contracting. Accurately capture and record client and partner interactions in Salesforce and other systems. Convert proposals into successful deals and track performance metrics (conversion rates, pipeline growth, revenue retention/win). Log client feedback, requests, and insights with the Product Department. What's the Best Thing About This Role? You will be at the heart of Mercia's strategic growth, shaping partnerships with some of the biggest names in the accountancy profession while leading a small team and influencing the wider sales strategy. What's the Most Challenging Thing About This Role? Managing a high-value portfolio with multiple stakeholders and complex negotiations requires commercial agility, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to balance long-term strategy with day-to-day operational demands. What We're Looking For - To be successful in this role, you must: Proven experience selling solutions within a regulated environment, such as accountancy, professional education or training. Demonstrable experience managing a portfolio of high value key accounts - typically up to 30 clients - with a clear focus on retention, growth and long term value. Experience operating at senior leadership level, with the confidence to engage credibly with SLT, board level stakeholders and executive decision makers, both internally and externally. Previous experience in line managing and coaching a Key Accounts or senior sales team. A strong understanding of how to stay close to the commercial realities of the business, spotting opportunities for strategic partnerships and longer term growth. A positive, thoughtful and disciplined approach to sales, focused on understanding client needs and solving problems rather than transactional selling. A collaborative mindset and a willingness to share insight, best practice and experience with colleagues across the sales function. Flexibility to travel across the UK to meet clients and partners, with occasional travel further afield, and the ability to attend regular internal meetings in Leicester and London. To be successful in this role, it would be great if you have: Previous sales experience in the accountancy industry. We know it's not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role's location by the start of their employment. About us Mercia Group, part of Wilmington plc, a leading provider of information, education, and networking services. At Mercia, we support accountancy firms across the UK with high-quality training, content, and resources. By joining our team, you'll be part of a forward-thinking business that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous growth. Join us and do Work That Means Something At Wilmington plc, we help global customers to do the right business in the right way - providing trusted data, insights, and education to navigate the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) landscape. When you join us, you'll not only make a real difference for our customers, you'll also enjoy flexibility through hybrid working and benefit from a wide range of learning, career, and development Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG Company Reg No. - SC372990 VAT Reg No. - GB
UK Shared Business Services Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Research Programme and Funding Management Apply Before 03/15/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 2004 Posting Date 02/19/2026, 03:06 PM Job Shift Day Job Description UKRI Salary: £58,589 per annum. Band: UKRI Band F. Contract Type: 3 Year Fixed Term (With possibility of extension) Hours: Full Time or Part Time. (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Location: While UKRI supports hybrid working, the postholder will be required to attend one in office team day per week at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026. Proposed Interview Date: Interviews are likely to be week commencing 06 and 13 April 2026. Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy and associated guidance for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your line manager and the designated HR team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place. About the role We are looking for a Head of Service Delivery to join the UKRI Infrastructure Team and play a pivotal role in delivering the Next National Supercomputing Service (NNSS): the £750m project to ensure the UK scientific community retains access to the most advanced modelling and simulation capabilities through provision of state of the art compute hardware at the University of Edinburgh and service provision and software services to support users. The NNSS is the cornerstone investment at the heart of the DSIT UKRI compute roadmap, and a high priority strategic investment for the UK government. The Digital Research Infrastructure, Infrastructure Fund and Portfolio pillars form the cross cutting UKRI Infrastructure Team that coordinates and manages UKRI's Infrastructure portfolio. You will collaborate across the organisation and externally, engaging with relevant stakeholders in Government Departments, Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs), academia and industry to gather insight and ensure that UKRI's plans for Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) enable our varied communities to use the most powerful digital tools and techniques. This role will be critical to successful delivery of the new service. You will work closely with the service providers, leading on successful implementation and management of the hardware and service provision contracts. You will lead on monitoring and evaluation to ensure the service fully delivers its intended benefits, as well as proactively looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, drawing on best practices from across the sector and major project management. We encourage candidates with an interest and knowledge in large scale compute and related aspects of DRI to apply for this position: relevant experience might have been gained from several different types of career path or educational background. It is likely that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for periods with other policy or technical teams within UKRI to enhance the knowledge needed for their work. For further information, please contact Richard Gunn, DRI Programme Director () or Luke Davis, Associate Director for Computational Services (). Your responsibilities: Ensuring that the NNSS service providers fulfil their agreed service requirements and managing any changes, including grant funding and/or contractual issues. Ensuring successful implementation of agreed governance, advisory and management structures, including coordination of the service providers. Ensuring that the NNSS service is effectively integrated within UKRI and DSIT's broader support for the compute ecosystem, including coordination with related initiatives such as National Compute Resources (NCRs) and EuroHPC and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement. Supporting the Head of Policy & Engagement in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the NNSS service model to ensure successful delivery, including liaison with the host site, technology provider and other stakeholders involved in delivering the service. Driving working level relationships with infrastructure leads in government, the service providers and other key stakeholders. Developing an understanding of, and communicating, how our work aligns with and supports key national policies. Supporting the delivery of time bound strategic projects within the UKRI Infrastructure team. Person Specification The following criteria will be assessed at either Shortlisting (S), Interview (I), or both (S&I) Awareness and understanding of large scale compute services, including key technical concepts, their operation, and how they interact within the broader digital research infrastructure ecosystem, sufficient to guide policy, governance, and access related decisions. (S&I) Extensive experience of leading successful complex, high profile and fast moving infrastructural and/or technical projects ensuring delivery to agreed specifications, cost, time and quality standards. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to develop and integrate services, projects or programmes within wider strategic or policy landscapes, ideally within a national research or digital infrastructure context. (S&I) Experience developing and coordinating research or innovation communities, consortia, or multi institution partnerships. You must have the ability to build and sustain productive relationships internally and externally and represent UKRI, at all levels of seniority and across government, academic, policy and wider sectors. (S&I) Excellent oral and written communications skills. You must be comfortable in speaking publicly to audiences of varying sizes; be able to write clear, concise and effective technical reports; and be able to absorb and convey detailed information to/from technical and non technical audiences. (S&I) Able to prioritise and manage multiple commitments across a complex portfolio, applying creative and adaptive thinking to navigate ambiguity, resolve interdependent challenges, and make effective decisions. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to deal with critical and high profile issues, often working with external organisations, and handle risks independently, calling out to senior managers when required. Show high levels of personal drive, determination and resilience. (I) We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please note if you would like to apply for our other NNSS role 'Head of Policy & Engagement', please submit a separate covering letter and CV for each post. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . About Us UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world class research, skills and business led innovation. More information can be found at . Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI. How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect . click apply for full job details
Feb 23, 2026
Full time
Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom (Hybrid) Job Info Job Category Research Programme and Funding Management Apply Before 03/15/2026, 11:55 PM Job Identification 2004 Posting Date 02/19/2026, 03:06 PM Job Shift Day Job Description UKRI Salary: £58,589 per annum. Band: UKRI Band F. Contract Type: 3 Year Fixed Term (With possibility of extension) Hours: Full Time or Part Time. (Minimum 0.8 FTE) Location: While UKRI supports hybrid working, the postholder will be required to attend one in office team day per week at Polaris House in Swindon, Wiltshire. Closing Date: Sunday 15 March 2026. Proposed Interview Date: Interviews are likely to be week commencing 06 and 13 April 2026. Employees applying for any opportunity which may mean being away from your substantive role for a temporary period of time, please refer to the Recruitment Policy and associated guidance for further information in the first instance. If you are made an offer, please ensure you liaise with your line manager and the designated HR team as soon as possible in order that implications of any move are clear and understood, prior to a move taking place. About the role We are looking for a Head of Service Delivery to join the UKRI Infrastructure Team and play a pivotal role in delivering the Next National Supercomputing Service (NNSS): the £750m project to ensure the UK scientific community retains access to the most advanced modelling and simulation capabilities through provision of state of the art compute hardware at the University of Edinburgh and service provision and software services to support users. The NNSS is the cornerstone investment at the heart of the DSIT UKRI compute roadmap, and a high priority strategic investment for the UK government. The Digital Research Infrastructure, Infrastructure Fund and Portfolio pillars form the cross cutting UKRI Infrastructure Team that coordinates and manages UKRI's Infrastructure portfolio. You will collaborate across the organisation and externally, engaging with relevant stakeholders in Government Departments, Public Sector Research Establishments (PSREs), academia and industry to gather insight and ensure that UKRI's plans for Digital Research Infrastructure (DRI) enable our varied communities to use the most powerful digital tools and techniques. This role will be critical to successful delivery of the new service. You will work closely with the service providers, leading on successful implementation and management of the hardware and service provision contracts. You will lead on monitoring and evaluation to ensure the service fully delivers its intended benefits, as well as proactively looking for opportunities for continuous improvement, drawing on best practices from across the sector and major project management. We encourage candidates with an interest and knowledge in large scale compute and related aspects of DRI to apply for this position: relevant experience might have been gained from several different types of career path or educational background. It is likely that the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work for periods with other policy or technical teams within UKRI to enhance the knowledge needed for their work. For further information, please contact Richard Gunn, DRI Programme Director () or Luke Davis, Associate Director for Computational Services (). Your responsibilities: Ensuring that the NNSS service providers fulfil their agreed service requirements and managing any changes, including grant funding and/or contractual issues. Ensuring successful implementation of agreed governance, advisory and management structures, including coordination of the service providers. Ensuring that the NNSS service is effectively integrated within UKRI and DSIT's broader support for the compute ecosystem, including coordination with related initiatives such as National Compute Resources (NCRs) and EuroHPC and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement. Supporting the Head of Policy & Engagement in implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the NNSS service model to ensure successful delivery, including liaison with the host site, technology provider and other stakeholders involved in delivering the service. Driving working level relationships with infrastructure leads in government, the service providers and other key stakeholders. Developing an understanding of, and communicating, how our work aligns with and supports key national policies. Supporting the delivery of time bound strategic projects within the UKRI Infrastructure team. Person Specification The following criteria will be assessed at either Shortlisting (S), Interview (I), or both (S&I) Awareness and understanding of large scale compute services, including key technical concepts, their operation, and how they interact within the broader digital research infrastructure ecosystem, sufficient to guide policy, governance, and access related decisions. (S&I) Extensive experience of leading successful complex, high profile and fast moving infrastructural and/or technical projects ensuring delivery to agreed specifications, cost, time and quality standards. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to develop and integrate services, projects or programmes within wider strategic or policy landscapes, ideally within a national research or digital infrastructure context. (S&I) Experience developing and coordinating research or innovation communities, consortia, or multi institution partnerships. You must have the ability to build and sustain productive relationships internally and externally and represent UKRI, at all levels of seniority and across government, academic, policy and wider sectors. (S&I) Excellent oral and written communications skills. You must be comfortable in speaking publicly to audiences of varying sizes; be able to write clear, concise and effective technical reports; and be able to absorb and convey detailed information to/from technical and non technical audiences. (S&I) Able to prioritise and manage multiple commitments across a complex portfolio, applying creative and adaptive thinking to navigate ambiguity, resolve interdependent challenges, and make effective decisions. (S&I) Demonstrable ability to deal with critical and high profile issues, often working with external organisations, and handle risks independently, calling out to senior managers when required. Show high levels of personal drive, determination and resilience. (I) We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package. We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning! A list of benefits below: 30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent). Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities. Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice. Flexible working options. Plus many more benefits and wellbeing initiatives that enable our employees to have a great work life balance! For further information on our benefits please see: UKRI is an Equal Opportunity & Disability Confident Employer. Please apply online, if you experience any issue applying, please contact We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Please note if you would like to apply for our other NNSS role 'Head of Policy & Engagement', please submit a separate covering letter and CV for each post. Please note, if you will require sponsorship to work in the UK, as part of your sponsorship application, you and any dependants travelling with you, will be required to pay costs directly to The Home Office for the application before you start your role with us. UKRI is normally able to reimburse some, or all of these fees after you have become an employee and this can be discussed with the Hiring Manager. For more information, please visit or contact . About Us UKRI - UK Research and Innovation UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world class research, skills and business led innovation. More information can be found at . Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI. 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