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Our client a very successful global delivery solutions company are now looking to add an experienced Operational Excellence Manager to the company. The Role The Operational Excellence Manager is responsible for the design, compliance, and continuous improvement of the operational framework. This role focuses on continuous improvement, administration/documentation, process development and cost control to ensure operational excellence and compliance. This role also encompasses all elements of facilities maintenance, including plant and equipment. Key Responsibilities Be the Voice of Operations and the Operations Champion throughout the business alongside the Operations Manager. Responsibility for warehouse health, procurement, KPI's and operational performance. Responsibility for disaster recovery planning which is regularly reviewed and tested Cover for Operations Manager when absent (annual leave/sickness) Customer, Workforce & Shift Planning/Forecasting Build and maintain an operational forecasting tool. Lead the operational forecasting process using the sales forecast and customer schedules to predict requirements accurately. Monitor forecast accuracy and prepare scenarios for volume fluctuations. Analyse and optimise shift patterns to ensure operational coverage and cost-effective workforce utilisation. Operational Productivity Review and enhance productivity levels throughout the UK warehouse, identifying opportunities for improvement. Identify the most operational and cost-efficient movement across all modes of transport Analyse data to support smarter, faster, and more efficient decision-making. Work alongside operational managers to drive performance against KPIs and service levels. The role is permanent and 5 days in the office. If you have experience that matches please don't hesitate to apply.

Role Overview The Development & Commercial Estates Manager will lead the Investing in the Local Authority Program, overseeing a diverse property portfolio to drive financial resilience, support services, and foster economic growth. Responsibilities include managing commercial initiatives, cost management, and asset development. Key Responsibilities Lead commercial strategy, managing costs and generating income through asset management. Ensure assets support strategic objectives and service delivery. Oversee strategic planning for site development. Develop strategies for acquisitions, disposals, and investment, optimizing underperforming assets. Manage relationships with advisors and legal professionals to ensure timely project execution. Promote best practices in asset management and development services. Oversee capital and revenue budgets, ensuring efficient resource use. Provide strategic support to stakeholders and external partners. Essential Qualifications Relevant degree or equivalent experience in asset management and development. Membership or Fellowship of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Please apply or call Jack on to discuss further.

Location Manchester About the job Job summary The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government. Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by: joining up public sector services harnessing the power of AI for the public good strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure elevating leadership and investing in talent funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation committing to transparency and driving accountability We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (I.AI), the world-leading GOV.UK and at the forefront of coordinating the UK's geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government. We're part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you'll be working with some of the world's most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation's highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need Data Services for Personalised GOV.UK Channels This role will be part of a new team at GDS, the focus specifically on developing the services that abstracts personalised data logistics for product teams, enabling them to deliver personalised features without worrying about underlying cross government data complexity. The work is split into four main areas, data exchange between departments, a serverless platform to power the GOV.UK personalised channels, a platform to store GOV.UK personalised channel data and providing support for a new government digital mailbox. Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll work within and support the wider engineering teams as well as collaborate with peers including Technical Architects to deliver a user-centric, highly scalable, resilient, and performant platform It is expected that this role will involve outreach to other government departments, so an ability to communicate to a wide set of stakeholders, along with the ability to manage many work streams concurrently is a must Job description As a GDS Senior Developer, you'll contribute to the digital transformation of government by building and supporting high-quality digital services. You will play a key role in designing and delivering robust, scalable software solutions that meet user needs while aligning with broader GDS standards and practices. You'll contribute through hands-on engineering, applying modern development practices and helping build resilient, secure and maintainable services. You'll participate in technical discussions and design decisions, helping ensure solutions are practical, well implemented and aligned with wider architectural approaches. Senior Developers work closely with other engineers, architects, product managers and multidisciplinary teams. You'll collaborate to solve complex technical problems, contribute to improving engineering practices and help maintain high standards of code quality, reliability and performance. You'll thrive using agile methods and enjoy working collaboratively across teams to deliver meaningful outcomes. Above all, you'll want to make government services better for users, contributing to the continual improvement of the way teams build, run and evolve digital services. As a Senior Developer, you'll: contribute to improving the way the team works, supporting effective engineering practices, development workflows and collaborative approaches that help the team deliver high-quality software be a strong technical contributor within the team, maintaining proficiency across the systems, platforms and tools used to build and operate services help the team understand how different parts of the system interact, supporting the investigation and resolution of complex technical issues and enabling the team to work confidently across the broader technical landscape collaborate with engineers and architects to explore appropriate technologies, patterns and approaches, contributing to decisions about when new software should be written and helping ensure solutions are pragmatic, maintainable and aligned with organisational standards contribute to technical decision-making within the team, helping maintain a high standard of engineering quality through thoughtful design and implementation support and mentor other developers, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues build confidence and capability in their technical work participate in constructive technical discussions, contributing ideas and respectfully challenging proposals to help the team reach well-reasoned decisions share knowledge through collaboration, documentation, code reviews and technical discussions, helping ensure understanding is spread across the team apply and advocate for good engineering practices such as testing, code quality, observability, security and maintainability contribute to the wider engineering community within the organisation, sharing knowledge, participating in communities of practice and collaborating with other teams Person specification We're interested in people who have: strong experience building and operating serverless services on AWS, using technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, EventBridge and Step Functions. strong TypeScript and Node.js development skills, using modern tooling, testing frameworks and development practices. experience working with AWS services such as S3, IAM, VPC networking (ideal), SSM Parameter Store / Secrets Manager and CloudWatch. experience developing event-driven and asynchronous systems, integrating services through queues, events and APIs. experience implementing and maintaining infrastructure as code, ideally using AWS CDK. the ability to build secure, well-tested and maintainable services, following modern engineering practices including automated testing, CI/CD and observability. the ability to work across a mixture of product stages - greenfield development, evolving services into operational products, and maintaining established live services the ability to bring an operational mindset to development, considering reliability, observability and maintainability from the start the ability to work effectively as a senior engineer within a team, contributing to technical discussions and helping shape implementation approaches the ability to support and mentor more junior developers, helping to improve team capability and engineering practices experience developing and operating large-scale web services experience building microservice or serverless applications and/or running applications in the cloud the ability to rapidly research and learn new tools, techniques and paradigms to solve technical problems the ability to use testing, prototyping and discovery techniques to validate ideas and inform development decisions experience working in agile environments and iterating on both software and team processes a good understanding of security considerations in operational services from end to end experience building robust and accessible systems that work for as many users as possible the ability to be comfortable contributing to technical discussions and evaluating technology choices with their team the ability to apply and promote engineering practices such as Test Driven Development (TDD), continuous integration, continuous delivery and DevOps methodologies

Location Remote working (anywhere in the UK) About the job Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity to combine leadership with continued hands-on user research? We have an opportunity for you to stay closely connected to user research practice while supporting and guiding your team. Our User Researchers work in an open, iterative and collaborative way in a multidisciplinary team, and communicate effectively, working closely with our designers, product managers, performance analysts, developers, business analysts and other stakeholders and colleagues. The User Research team is part of a larger User Centred Design (UCD) team that sits within the Product Design Directorate, alongside the Product Management and Business Analysis teams. The UCD team is a community of 6 teams. There are: Service Design, Interaction Design, Content Design, Accessibility, User Research and Performance Analytics. Each team supports each other to review insights from our performance analytics and user research to understand user needs and co-design user-centred services. Watch this video to find out more about working in Digital at Companies House Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in "find out more" session on: Thursday 9th April 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm No need to register: just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. Can't make the session, or want something to refer back to? Just email our Outreach mailbox on: and we'll share a copy of the session slides. Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%. Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work Please note: Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. We're able to consider both full-time and part-time hours for this role for the successful candidate (part-time would be a minimum of 30 hours over 4 or 5 days). Remote contracts will be considered where commuting to the office location of your team is not reasonably practicable. Job description As a Lead User Researcher , you'll be an expert, hands-on practitioner. You'll lead and assure user research activity across a several teams, as well as carry out user research yourself. You will ensure that work takes a user centred, evidence-based approach to shape product vision, service design and delivery, and influence organisational strategy and priorities. You will manage, lead, coach and mentor user researchers. Define, embed and assure best practice in user research, and prioritise resources effectively across complex areas of work. You will act as a recognised authority in user research, providing expert advice and assurance, and collaborating with colleagues across government to improve outcomes for users. At this level you will: lead user research across complex programmes of work, using a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods appropriate to different lifecycle phases of agile service design manage, mentor and guide more junior user researchers, setting direction and assuring the quality and impact of research undertaken by others - contributing to the strategic development of the user research function. engage with programmes and senior stakeholders to understand strategic objectives, organisational priorities and complex user, policy and service problems. be a highly effective communicator, able to translate complex research findings into clear, evidence based recommendations that influence decisions at team, programme and organisational level act as an expert advocate for user needs, championing user centred and inclusive design and influencing others to adopt best practice encourage and embed team involvement throughout the user research lifecycle, including analysis and synthesis, building consensus, challenging assumptions and raising the standard of insight collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across programmes and across government where relevant, to understand user and policy needs and ensure these are translated into services that work for diverse user groups play a leading role in ensuring that services meet the Government Service Standard, providing expert assurance throughout the service delivery lifecycle and presenting at, and assessing, service assessments contribute to and help lead the user centred design and user research community, including presenting at meetups, writing blogs, sharing best practice, and raising organisational awareness of the value and impact of user research Person specification We're looking for an expert user research practitioner with varied and complex project experience, who meets the technical specifications for a Lead User Researcher as outlined in the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework for User Researcher . The following skills and experience will be assessed during the selection process: Research management, leadership and assurance Proven ability to analyse complex user, service and policy problems and align user research activity to support informed decision making and organisational priorities. Experience of defining, embedding and assuring high standards of user research practice, and providing expert guidance and assurance across teams and programmes. Research methods and planning Extensive experience of selecting, applying and advising on an appropriate range of qualitative and quantitative user research methods across different phases of the agile service lifecycle. A track record of improving, innovating and setting best practice in user research at organisational level. Analysis and synthesis Strong ability to analyse and synthesise complex qualitative and quantitative data, involving and guiding others through the process, and producing clear, actionable insight that influences decisions at team, programme and organisational level. Agile research practices Expert level capability in advocating for and embedding user research throughout agile delivery. Experience of shaping and assuring research approaches across multiple teams, ensuring insight is used effectively to inform design, delivery and strategic decisions. Inclusive research Expert experience of planning and delivering inclusive research that represents the full diversity of users of government services. Ability to set standards, challenge assumptions and ensure teams design services that work for all users, including those with access needs. User centred practice and advocacy Demonstrated ability to champion user centred design and research, influencing ways of working, priorities and decision making. Experience of advocating for user needs with senior stakeholders and embedding user centred practice at scale. Stakeholder relationship management Highly developed influencing and negotiation skills, with experience of building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including sceptical or resistant colleagues, to resolve issues, enable progress and improve outcomes for users. You can read more about a career in Digital and Data within the Civil Service in the Government Digital and Data Candidate Information Pack . Please note: We are looking for an experienced Lead User Researcher. Successful candidates who are assessed at the practitioner level will be offered pay within the FN1 page range of £53,540 - £57,250 per year. If a successful candidate is assessed to exceed these expectations and shows confident, expert skills and capabilities, they will be offered a salary in line with the FN2 pay range of £61,834 - £65,136 per year.

We are looking for a compassionate, self-motivated and highly committed person to join the team as a Crisis Intervention Coordinator in our Northfield based crisis café, Talking Space. This is an exciting opportunity to be a lead role in our well-established team, which supports individuals presenting in distress or mental health crisis. Our service supports individuals by listening non-judgementally, and implementing person centred interventions, in order to alleviate the demand on A&E departments. This offers a more suitable environment to for individuals to de-escalate and recuperate. The Talking Space operates out of our Northfield Hub, Thursday to Sunday from 6pm-11pm. This role offers unique and challenging opportunities bringing great job satisfaction to those who are looking to make a positive difference to the lives of others. We provide relevant Crisis Intervention training such as Suicide Prevention and Psychologically Informed Environments as well as access to accredited health and social care diplomas through our own training academy. Key Responsibilities: Deputising and supporting the manager in co-ordination of all aspects of service delivery Leading on the recruitment, supervision and embedding of volunteers within the service. To devise staffing rotas in accordance with agreed requirements and the needs of the service. To be pro-active and resourceful in addressing any gaps in service provision. To actively promote the service to external referrers and partner agencies, building a positive reputation and strong working relationships to ensure the service is fully utilised. The ideal candidate will be a confident, credible & professional practitioner, and have a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience of supporting adults with mental health, or other additional needs. A willingness to work flexibly according to the needs of the service is essential. Vacancy Reference Number: 89599 Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award. Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK - This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas .

Location Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH About the job Job summary At FCDO Services we protect the UK's interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we're on. In our world, it all matters. Job description Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in-class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Whether it's creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy's servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you've got the opportunity to join them. Providing innovation to government partners. Delivering best-in-class solutions. Working at the cutting-edge of technology It all matters. Work to maintain the security and efficiency of our global IT operation When you join us in this vital senior role, you'll focus on supporting the successful delivery of high-quality services as you work with our customers to resolve any issues and incidents that occur, assess and steer change, and coordinate and lead our delivery teams as they work on short and long-term solutions. You'll be working closely with Project Managers, Product Owners and Technical Architects, and in addition to developing a strong understanding of our customers' requirements, you'll also ensure they're within our organisation's technical capabilities and capacity. Leading investigations into problems and opportunities relating to existing processes, you'll also generate creative new approaches to improving the service we offer. You'll have several additional tasks - these include providing advice on technical, risk and mitigation matters, contributing to proposals for our customers, and ensuring that the solutions we develop are timely, commercially viable, and align with the strategic roadmap. You'll also be responsible for ensuring incident, problem, change and request processes are adhered to, working practices are in line with the relevant ISO standards, and change requests with existing customers are realised. Committed to maintaining your own and your team's knowledge and development, you should also be ready to act as an escalation point for any service failures and ensure that resolution plans are executed correctly. Use all your technical IT skills as you help to defend the nation's interests This is a fast-paced and complex role, and to be a success you'll have plenty of experience working with customers in an IT service delivery environment. So, with this in mind you should hold a BTEC or its equivalent, preferably in Information Technology, or have plenty of relevant, hands-on experience in a similar role. You'll have worked with service management tooling, such as ServiceNow, and in addition to ITIL4 Managing Professional certification, you should possess broad technical understanding and well-developed awareness of service design across the delivery lifecycle. Some experience of international service delivery, ideally within the public sector, would be desirable, as would the ability to manage internal suppliers and third parties. You'll be at an advantage if you can show technical knowledge relating to security, IT and communication technologies, and any commercial expertise would be a plus. You'll be working with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders, so it's important that you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong commitment to building long term relationships with our customers' technical specialists and our product and services teams. Discover the support you need to grow your career further But we're always looking to improve - just like you. That's why when you join us, expect to receive a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement and a Civil Service Pension. Along with this, you'll also have access to training and other development opportunities to help grow your career with us. Our offices have an on-site gym, nursery, café, and restaurant, and we offer interest-free loans on season tickets and bikes to help you get there. It's a great set of benefits made to support all you do, and all you need. Want to see your future team's work in action? Step into our Virtual Embassy and select a guide to take you round to see how we deliver for government customers and how you could help. Explore the embassy now at virtual-embassy.fcdoservicescareers.co.uk Every single colleague must be security cleared before joining us. If you're successful in your application, we'll ask you to undergo our vetting process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. You can find out more about vetting at fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/ To find out more about our benefits and our organisation, please visit fcdoservicescareers.co.uk It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you're welcome and valued. It's what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we're recognised as a 'Carer Confident' workplace. And it's how you know you're joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation. Candidates who are judged to be close to meeting the criteria may be considered for other positions in FCDO Services which may be at a lower grade, but have a potential skills match Person specification We are looking for people with: Experience of working within IT service delivery environments BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience Hands-on experience of service management tooling, such as ServiceNow ITIL4 Managing Professional Understand of service deign across the service delivery lifecycle Broad technical understanding Qualifications ITIL4 Managing Professional BTEC or equivalent, preferably in Information Technology or relevant experience

Duties will be to; 1. Make a positive contribution to the delivery of the service, this will include working flexibly and positively to achieve the objectives of the council. 2. Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations 3. To undertake joint home visits with members of staff; conduct practice observations and provide constructive feedback 4. Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability. 5. Manage a customer focused service and the effective use of resources. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audit & Accounts Senior Manager to join a well-established and highly respected firm of Chartered Accountants in Portsmouth. This role offers flexible working, a company pension, and much more! The firm prides itself on delivering outstanding service to a diverse portfolio of clients while maintaining a supportive and collaborative working environment. As an Audit & Accounts Senior Manager, you will play a key leadership role within the practice, overseeing audit assignments, managing client relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the firm. Crowe Watson Recruitment is proud to be working with this reputable firm as a specialist recruitment partner within the accountancy practice sector. Known for our strong industry knowledge and personalised approach, we are committed to connecting talented professionals with firms where they can thrive and progress in their careers. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to take the next step into a senior leadership position within a forward-thinking firm. The successful candidate will manage a varied portfolio of clients across multiple sectors, ensuring the delivery of high-quality audit and accounts services while mentoring and developing junior staff. The firm offers a modern and flexible working environment alongside genuine opportunities for career progression. If you are an experienced Audit & Accounts professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a progressive Portsmouth-based practice, this could be the perfect next step. You might not meet all the criteria, but if you are passionate about developing yourself and your career, we'd love to hear from you. Crowe Watson is acting as an Employment Agency, references to pay rates are indicative and salary is dependent on experience. Key Responsibilities Managing a portfolio of audit and accounts clients across a range of industries Leading audit assignments from planning through to completion Reviewing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations Managing, mentoring, and developing junior members of the team Building and maintaining strong client relationships Supporting partners with business development and practice growth initiatives Requirements ACA / ACCA qualified (or equivalent) Must have a minimum of 5 years previous experience working within a UK Practice environment Strong experience managing audit assignments and reviewing accounts Excellent communication and client management skills Proven ability to manage teams and multiple deadlines effectively

Facility Specialist Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Salary: Starting salary £39,000 (Negotiable dependent on relevant experience / qualifications) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. There is a possibility this role will require shift working. Let us introduce the role At AWE, every role plays a part in delivering a mission of national importance. We are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For , and we are committed to creating an environment where our people feel trusted, supported and able to thrive. We are seeking a Facility Specialist to support the safe, compliant and effective performance of our facilities across a highly regulated estate. This is a role that places you at the heart of our operations - ensuring our workplaces are secure, efficient and ready to meet the needs of our programme. What you'll do: In this key role, you'll support our Facility Managers to ensure our buildings run smoothly every day. You'll be right at the heart of operations, helping us maintain great environments for our staff, visitors, and contractors. Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing day to day facilities services and ensuring smooth delivery Providing exceptional customer service and building strong relationships Delivering workplace changes to improve user experience Supervising facilities teams and supporting their development Reviewing and approving safe systems of work, enabling effective control and deconfliction Conducting and reviewing risk assessments and workplace inspections Supporting the development of emergency arrangements for your facilities in accordance with Nuclear Licence Condition requirements Ensuring statutory compliance (fire safety, water hygiene, electrical testing, etc.) Monitoring building conditions and resolving issues quickly and effectively Deputise for the Facility Manager as appropriate Who are we looking for? Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application. We're looking for someone who demonstrates professionalism, integrity and a commitment to high standards. You will have: IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, if not holding a NEBOSH General Certificate we will support your development to that standard. Previous experience in facilities or health & safety, ideally within a regulated environment would be advantageous Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills A customer centric mindset and passion for service excellence A proactive, solution focused approach to challenges The ability to stay calm under pressure and think on your feet along with a collaborative spirit and a supportive, team oriented attitude Strong organisational and prioritisation skills The confidence to challenge and make decisions when required Excellent presentation and negotiation abilities You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Important things you need to know: You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. You will be expected to have or attain French language skills to communicate, both written and oral, to an A2 Level standard as a minimum - training will be provided Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Technical Manager - Permanent - Bristol Area - Attractive - Aerospace, Marine, MoD and Defence A Technical Manager is required within an Advanced Aerospace, Marine and Defence Services Organisation. The Technical Manager will join the senior management team and will be responsible for the development and management of the Structural and Fluid Dynamics capability, ensuring that the team has the right technical capabilities, tools, and processes in place to meet the various project requirements, both now and in the future. The Technical Manager is the focal point for technical excellence, resource planning for the capability and ensuring continuous improvement within the domain. The Technical Manager should have industrial experience in some, but not all of Flight Loads, Aeroelastics, Vibration or Test support, Aerodynamic Knowledge, Hydraulic Systems, Thermal Analysis, Acoustics and Modelling Using Matlab, Nastran and or Ansys Fluent. The successful Technical Manager will be responsible for the Structural and Fluid Dynamics capability, including day to day management and longer-term strategy. Flexible working May be available with a hybrid working model for part of the week. The Technical Manager you will be required to: Provide technical leadership or support on projects where required Ensure appropriate technical support is available for customer interactions Manage external suppliers within the technical area, including tendering and quality audits Facilitate team's ability to deliver by ensuring right people, tools, and processes are in place Act as the focal point for tools within the technical area Evaluate current tool sets and identify needs for new tools or upgrades Develop business cases where new tools are required and leading their implementation Ensure tools are used effective to support delivery and innovation Allocation of the team members in line with the project requirements Define and manage annual budget needs for internal development of capabilities/processes Support business development activities and contribute to project proposals and bids Hold technical checks and/or approvals for capability area in line with delegated authority Act as the process owner for the technical domain, identifying missing or outdated processes Drive continuous improvement initiatives and push for process change where needed Own and manage bench tasks to support capability development and delivery readiness Collaborate with other Technical Managers to ensure cross-functional alignment consistency Facilitate recruitment of suitably qualified/skilled engineers to support growth of company The Technical Manager Skills, Qualifications, and Experience: Candidates will be degree qualified (or equivalent), in a related discipline preferably Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mathematics. Post graduate qualification to a Master's degree or Doctorate in a relevant specialisation would be desirable Membership of an Engineering Body would be desirable Chartered Engineer Status would be desirable Security Clearance and UK Nationals only for this role due to the nature of systems involved Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high, and interviews will be arranged very soon and to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Technical Manager, then contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on or

A leading print and packaging company is looking for a Resource Planning Manager on a maternity cover contract basis. This role will work in close partnership with Client Services and Design Directorate, owning and managing the agency workflow. You will embody our client's spirit of collaboration, ensuring the company maximizes the use of its own talent across the global network, as well as managing local freelance resources. Role Responsibilities Create a strong network across all operations, building an awareness of colleague talent and location capabilities Partner with Client Services Teams to understand the client requirements Create robust resource plans, working seamlessly with Design Directors and Creative Directors to ensure the right talent is deployed to deliver clients' needs Understand the revenue pipeline to ensure the organisation efficiently maximises the use of own resources before considering external resources. Build a network of freelance talent that gives the agency short term scalability Secure freelance resource where we need additional scale or need to plug skill set gaps to deliver the client needs. Co-ordinate equipment and IT access for freelancers. Co-ordinate with line managers to balance the impact of holiday and mitigate the impact of absence against our delivery plans Track freelance spend, ensuring timely invoice submission and purchase orders are raised Exceptional people skills and positivity Strong ability to organize yourself and those around you Capable of being the calm in the storm, working across competing requirements to reach a solution Conflict management and resolution Ideal Skills/Experience 6-8 years' experience in Brand, Packaging, Creative or Advertising agencies in Studio Management roles Understanding of agency P&L (especially Direct, Indirect and Freelance costs) Managing Freelance and Agency staff Experience working with teams across multiple locations We ask that you only apply for any of our vacancies if you are resident in the UK and you work / have recently worked in the print, packaging or paper sectors. We prefer CVs in MS Word format (.doc or .docx).

SUPPLY CHAIN & STOCK CONTROL MANAGER Job Title: Supply Chain Manager Department: Operations Reports To: Senior Leadership Team Reportees: 2+ (with scope to grow) Job Type: Permanent Location: Leeds with occasional potential travel overseas Package Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 per annum (depending on experience) Based in Leeds 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays Profit share bonus scheme Development opportunities Position Statement We are seeking a commercially driven and operationally strong Supply Chain Manager to lead and develop our end-to-end supply chain function within a growing B2B business supplying into both contract & retail clients predominantly within the UK. This is not a raw manufacturing environment. The business operates a finishing and assembly model, sourcing components and finished elements from a global supplier base, which are then assembled, finished, and supplied into contract, and readymade goods imported for supply into retailers. As such, the role requires an individual experienced in managing component-based supply chains, coordinating multiple suppliers, and ensuring consistent availability, quality, and performance across assembled products. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships across Europe, China, Turkey, India and other emerging markets, ensuring continuity of supply, competitive purchasing, and consistent product standards. The business has existing strong systems and processes in place, which significantly supports the role, and a team of knowledgeable colleagues who support each other. Key Objectives Deliver measurable cost savings across procurement and supply chain activities Manage and improve to best-in-class supply chain management system Strengthen and diversify the global supplier base Ensure consistent product quality and supply reliability across assembled products Improve supplier performance through data-driven metrics and relationship management Role Responsibilities Take full ownership of the end-to-end supply chain, managing procurement of components, and to understand sub-assemblies and finished elements to support internal assembly and finishing operations Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships across Europe, China, Turkey, India and other key sourcing regions Negotiate pricing, contracts and supply agreements to deliver cost savings while ensuring continuity and security of supply Identify, evaluate and onboard new suppliers to support growth, reduce risk and improve supply chain flexibility Oversee forecasting and demand planning to ensure alignment between supply and customer requirements, collaborating closely along with the Operations, Sales and finance departments Manage lead times effectively across all suppliers, proactively identifying and mitigating potential delays or disruptions Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained across multiple SKUs and component lines to support uninterrupted assembly and fulfilment Oversee the full purchasing cycle, including stock control and order management Monitor, expedite and manage orders to ensure on-time delivery against agreed schedules Manage logistics, freight and import/export processes across international supply routes Implement and maintain quality control processes for incoming goods, ensuring consistency against product specifications Monitor and manage supplier performance across cost, quality, delivery and service metrics Working closely with the Goods-In function, managing workloads, space capacity and incoming goods Develop and track KPIs to drive performance, identify improvements and support data-driven decision making Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce costs and enhance efficiency Oversee inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels, storage and availability of components for assembly Manage returns, back orders and supplier discrepancies in a timely and professional manner Contribute to management discussions, providing insight and leadership on supply chain strategy and performance Provide reporting for daily, weekly, monthly key metrics and board reporting, and planning ahead to meet business objectives. People and HR skills an essential part of the role Managing perpetual and annual inventory counts Would be excellent to have H&S accreditations and experience (desirable but not essential) Future potential of new product development and procurement role and/or management progression Requirements Proven experience in a component-based, assembly or distribution-led supply chain environment Background in industries such as FMCG, retail supply, consumer goods or engineered products (non-raw manufacturing) Strong track record of managing international suppliers, particularly in Asia and Europe Demonstrated ability to manage multi-supplier, multi-component supply chains Proven success delivering cost savings and operational improvements Experience in supplier negotiation, contract management and performance tracking Experience with supply chain systems and data analysis CIPS qualification (desirable but not essential) Key Competencies Commercial awareness and strong negotiation skills Excellent relationship-building and communication skills Strong coordination skills across complex, multi-supplier environments Analytical and data-driven mindset Ability to operate in an agile manner for reactive & fast-paced solutions Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities Willingness to travel internationally Benefits 40,000 - 50,000 per annum (negotiable) Profit share bonus scheme Birthdays off Development opportunities Opportunity to shape and build a global supply chain function Work within a business focused on assembly, finishing and retail supply rather than manufacturing Exposure to international sourcing and supplier development Real impact on cost, quality and operational performance

Job Title: Principal Developer Team Lead Salary: £51,400 - £68,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid Contract: Permanent This Principal Developer Team Lead position offers a pivotal opportunity to shape the technical future of a world-renowned academic organisation. You'll spearhead the migration of enterprise systems to cutting-edge cloud-native AWS architectures, while balancing hands-on technical leadership with people management responsibilities. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role We're seeking a hands-on Principal Developer Team Lead to drive the technical transformation of our Exam Technology Organisation as we migrate legacy enterprise applications to modern, cloud-native architectures on AWS. You'll balance technical leadership with people management, leading a team of 4-8 developers while establishing the foundations for our future technology stack. Your initial focus will be on two strategic priorities: Evolving our SRE function - Building the DevOps infrastructure, automation, and tooling that enables Site Reliability Engineering practices across development and operations teams Advancing our AI development practice - Establishing standards, frameworks, and best practices for responsibly integrating AI capabilities into our education platforms. What You'll Do Technical Leadership Lead migration of legacy applications to cloud-native AWS architectures Build DevOps automation to support SRE practices Establish AI/ML development standards and frameworks Set observability, monitoring, and incident response standards Promote best practices in web, event-driven, and cloud-native technologies Provide technical expertise and oversee code reviews People Leadership Manage and mentor a team of 4-8 developers, providing coaching, development plan Identifying training needs in AI/ML and SRE. Support recruitment and foster a culture of continual improvement and wellbeing. Delivery & Collaboration Deliver software in agile squads Collaborate with architects, SREs, product owners, and infrastructure teams Liaise with stakeholders to identify education sector needs Plan and estimate migrations and feature delivery Coordinate with service management, security, and AWS experts About you Essentialexperience Degree or equivalent Proven technical team leadership Skilled in two or more modern programming languages Experience with AWS cloud and infrastructure DevOps skills: automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code Understanding of SRE and observability Experience in web-apps and modern frameworks Strong communicator with technical and non-technical audiences Technical Expertise CI/CD pipelines, automation frameworks, and developer tooling Observability tools, monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Responsible AI practices and governance Event-driven architecture and microservices patterns Software design patterns and scalability best practices Security principles in cloud environments Leadership Qualities Ability to set technical standards and provide thought leadership Experience balancing people management with hands-on contribution Strong mentoring and coaching skills Collaborative approach that builds trust across teams Passion for continuous learning in AI/ML and DevOps Promotes inclusion and continuous improvement You'll be instrumental in our digital transformation, establishing the foundations for reliable, innovative systems that serve millions of learners, teachers, and researchers worldwide. By evolving our SRE function and advancing our AI practice, you'll empower teams to deliver high-performance solutions while responsibly harnessing cutting-edge technologies. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 16th April 2026. As part of the application process you can expect: Two questions to select one answer from multiple options. A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager. First stage interview via MS Teams or in person. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Project Management Technical Director / Project Director- PMCM CI&U Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Hertford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Job Description What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. Who We Are WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services, delivering innovative solutions that shape communities and advance society. With over 75,000 employees worldwide, WSP combines technical excellence with a commitment to sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. Our award winning culture empowers professionals to tackle complex challenges and create a better future. What is PMCM Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) at WSP ensures successful project delivery through integrated management of scope, cost, schedule, and risk. Our team of over 400 professionals support clients from concept to completion, applying structured methodologies and digital tools to deliver resilient, efficient infrastructure. This team's current projects range from major highways, rail and light rail, urban infrastructure, civils, energy, flood, water, wind, carbon capture, nuclear, defence and large scale utilities projects. We are looking to strengthen our NEC ECC PM team in supporting all of these sectors with openings in project management at various levels across the UK. A little more about your role As a Project Director / Project Management Technical Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role within a rapidly growing Project Management, Programme Management and Construction Management (PMCM) business. You will provide strategic direction and oversight across major, complex programmes, while shaping, growing, and developing high performing project management teams across our sectors. You will be accountable for building organisational capability - setting standards, developing talent pipelines, and creating a strong culture of collaboration, performance, and professional excellence. Alongside senior project delivery accountability, you will act as a trusted adviser to clients, strengthening long term relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and expanding our project management and advisory offering, particularly in support of net zero and sustainability ambitions. Working closely with clients, senior stakeholders, and multidisciplinary leaders across project management, programme management, design, risk, PMO, cost and carbon management, planning, and information management, you will balance strategic leadership with hands on oversight of complex commissions. What we are looking for We are seeking a highly credible, values driven leader with a strong track record of building, leading, and scaling teams, combined with deep technical and commercial expertise. You will bring: Recognised project management qualifications (PMP, APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent) and extensive experience leading large scale, multidisciplinary infrastructure programmes, ideally across multiple sectors. Proven leadership at scale, including line management of senior project managers, team leaders and emerging talent, with demonstrable experience in coaching, mentoring, performance management, and developing future leaders. Exceptional stakeholder and client leadership skills, with the ability to operate at executive level, build trusted long term relationships, and position the business as a partner of choice. Strong commercial and business acumen, including responsibility for portfolio performance, cost and margin management, budget forecasting, and NEC3/4 ECC contract leadership (accreditation desirable), alongside experience overseeing change management and governance frameworks. Strategic resource and capability management expertise, including workforce planning, resource forecasting, and shaping organisational structures to support sustainable growth. The confidence and authority to set direction, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation, while consistently delivering high quality outcomes against demanding client and business KPIs. A clear commitment to professional development, sustainability, and positive impact within the civil infrastructure and construction sectors, alongside active contribution to WSP's wider strategic initiatives. A degree in a relevant technical discipline (civil engineering, project/construction management) or an equivalent combination of qualifications and significant relevant experience. Chartered status or a well advanced path to chartership, with current membership of relevant professional institutions (e.g. APM, MRICS, MCCIOB, MCIHT, CEng, MAPM, MICE) or equivalent experience, is highly desirable. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can.Apply today. Job Info Job Identification 79515 Posting Date 02/02/2026, 10:20 AM About Us We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? Work life balance At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community. Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK. Inclusivity & Belonging We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity. We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package. Flex your time To enhance work life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you. We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.

Project Controls Engineer Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Package: Salary from £ 39,500- £ 59,350 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. we are transforming how we deliver our Mission-Critical Programmes, and our Project, Programme & Portfolio (P3M) function is growing. We are looking for a Project Controls Engineer who can bring professionalism, discipline, and energy to the delivery of enterprise-wide project controls, offering the chance to contribute to different areas of our work, all united by one purpose: ensuring AWE delivers on the UK's national security mission. As a Project Controls Engineer, you will support the implementation of P3M and enterprise-wide cost project controls, as a Project Controls Engineer you'll work with Task Managers to provide a credible, high-quality project controls service, ensuring that projects and programmes are delivered using accurate, timely, and reliable controls information. As a Project Controls Engineer at AWE, your responsibilities may include: Maintain accurate cost and planning data within AWE systems Prepare monthly project reports aligned to business rhythm Support creation of cost forecasts, estimates, schedules, bases of estimate/schedule Assist with risk management and cost modelling Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders Review technical, engineering, and supply-chain artefacts Deliver project control artefacts in line with AWE procedures and guidelines Assure the quality of project controls outputs Support continuous improvement of P3M capability Uphold high personal standards in Safety, Security, Environment & Quality We do need you to have the following: Graduate-level qualification or equivalent experience Strong interpersonal and communication skills Good organisation, attention to detail, and commitment to quality Competence with MS Office tools Awareness of Project Controls concepts (planning, cost engineering, estimating, risk) Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Maintained accurate cost and planning data within AWE systems Prepared monthly project reports aligned to business rhythm Supported creation of cost forecasts, estimates, schedules, bases of estimate/schedule Assisted with risk management and cost modelling Built strong working relationships with internal stakeholders Reviewed technical, engineering, and supply-chain artefacts Delivered project control artefacts in line with AWE procedures and guidelines Assured the quality of project controls outputs Supported continuous improvement of P3M capability Upheld high personal standards in Safety, Security, Environment & Quality Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.