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Are you the next Head of Systems Engineering to drive forward our next-generation laser processing platform? A spinout from the University of Oxford, Opsydia is a specialist laser technology company harnessing decades of academic excellence and experience in adaptive optics that enable the writing of features in transparent materials. Our writing technology has gone on to provide functionalities across many scientific and industrial areas. Our technological capabilities and intellectual property in adaptive optics have been accelerated forward and are now engaged with world class companies with a view to deploying Opsydia's systems in their next generation products. With strong support from investors and the market, Opsydia has been pursuing new applications in areas ranging from co-packaged optical-semiconductor devices, datacoms, quantum to sensing devices. If you're seeking to join an industry leading innovator, we'd love to hear from you. THE ROLE As the Head of Systems Engineering, you will own the systems architecture and integration across hardware, optics, and controls specifically in ultra-fast laser photonics and control systems, while building a high performing team and establishing best practices in product development & manufacturability. Initial scope includes scaling and enhancing our system platform, developing new system variants for emerging applications, and working closely with global customers to understand their unique requirements and translate them into robust, high performing, market ready products. This role will suit an experienced leader who applies rigorous systems engineering practices, has successfully led high performing technical teams, and brings hands on expertise with ultrafast laser technologies. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast moving, and innovative environment and enjoys shaping architecture, guiding multidisciplinary engineering efforts, and delivering technically ambitious products with clarity, structure and purpose. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Build, lead, and develop a high performing Systems Engineering team. Establish operating rhythms: daily standups, technical/design reviews; foster accountability, collaboration, and technical excellence. Manage capacity and prioritisation across programs; resource allocation between advanced NPD and sustaining engineering. Technical Ownership & Architecture Own end to end systems architecture with deep involvement in ultra-fast laser photonics (laser sources, beam delivery, optical subsystems) and control systems (precision motion, feedback control, embedded/real time). Translate customer/product requirements into system level specifications. Drive data driven design evaluations to ensure the product architecture achieves optimal performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability. Product Development, NPI & Lifecycle Lead the evolution of early concepts into fully integrated, production ready systems, coordinating mechanical, optical, electrical and firmware teams. Establish a robust NPI pathway from research to production, enabling consistent builds, clear test protocols, and long-term serviceability. Oversee disciplined change control, ensuring product updates are properly assessed, documented, and implemented across engineering and manufacturing systems. Systematically improve product robustness and manufacturing efficiency by identifying quality gaps, reducing complexity, and implementing scalable, lean processes. Ultrafast Laser Expertise Lead application and optimisation of femtosecond laser systems for direct laser writing and photonic integrated circuits. Collaborate with laser suppliers to define specifications, validate performance, and optimise system integration, ensuring components meet application requirements. Guide process improvements in laser marking & control solutions, validating laser measurement and alignment methods. Manufacturing, Quality, Safety & Compliance Define test strategies, acceptance criteria, reliability growth plans, and risk management. Ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., laser safety, EMC, functional safety as applicable); partner with Quality/Regulatory for certifications and approvals. Appointed Laser Safety Officer (LSO) and develop ownerships of internal laser safety policy, team training, and lab compliance. Cross Functional & External Collaboration Act as the systems lead across R&D, Optical Engineering, Software/Controls, Manufacturing, Quality/Regulatory, Field Service, and to inform Business Development. Liaise with academic founders, R&D, suppliers, and customers; lead proof of concept trials and demos to validate feasibility and accelerate adoption. Intellectual Property & Innovation Manage the patent portfolio and identify opportunities for new filings; draft inputs, liaise with IP counsel; report strategy/status to senior leadership and board. Drive innovation roadmaps across photonics, controls, and vision capability. ABOUT YOU You are a proven Systems Engineering leader with 10+ years' experience in photonics, laser systems, or precision instrumentation, supported by a deep technical background and ideally an advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. You take full ownership of complex system delivery, provide clear technical direction, and lead multidisciplinary teams with accountability, structure, and confidence. You will be able to demonstrate: Leadership experience developing and guiding high performing engineering teams. End to end ownership across system architecture, integration, and V&V for advanced optical, laser, and motion control systems. Technical depth in ultrafast lasers, precision optics, motion systems, and control architectures. A proactive, solutions driven mindset, anticipating issues and driving timely resolution. Strong organisational and communication skills, enabling alignment across cross functional teams, suppliers, and stakeholders. Stakeholder agility, able to communicate complex technical risks and opportunities to founders, investors, commercial teams, and strategic partners. Resilience and adaptability, thriving in shifting priorities This role suits someone who combines technical excellence with leadership maturity, thrives in a fast moving, innovative environment, and consistently drives clarity, quality, and delivery. You might also have: Bias for experimentation and rapid validation Strategic technology sensing for existing and emerging markets If you don't meet all of the criteria above, but are interested in the role, please apply or get in touch to discuss further. The role is advertised as full-time. We are pleased to accommodate flexible and hybrid working where appropriate but, as a hardware company, we find hands-on system and collaboration time to be highly valuable, so encourage time spent in the office and expect this when required. As part of the recruitment process a selected candidate will be required to undergo security screening to BPSS standard. Closing date: Friday 20th February 2026. Applications will be reviewed as received so this vacancy may be closed earlier; early applications are therefore encouraged. WHAT WE OFFER YOU Salary range: £70,000-£75,000 per annum, dependent on experience Benefits Hybrid & flexible working arrangements Share option scheme Annual bonus scheme Private Medical Insurance Group Income Protection and Life Assurance Enhanced family leave Company matched pension contributions up to 5%. Salary sacrifice arrangement is available 25 days paid leave plus bank holidays Cycle to Work Scheme Mental Health and Wellbeing support and activities Supported further study or training for your professional and personal development Volunteering opportunities EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are an equal opportunities employer and commit to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace whilst creating an environment which promotes dignity and respect for all. We post our job descriptions across a wide range of recruitment platforms to enable us to garner the most diverse range of candidates we possibly can. ADJUSTMENTS AND PROVISIONS We are dedicated to putting in place any reasonable adjustments that may be required to meet the needs of those who wish to apply for a position at Opsydia. Please share if you have a declared disability, for example but not limited to: a social communication impairment such as autism spectrum disorder, a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or ADHD; a mental health condition, a sensory impairment affecting sight or hearing or a physical or mobility impairment. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS We can provide our job descriptions in an alternative format of video or audio description ABOUT OPSYDIA Opsydia provides commercial systems based on adaptive optics which can directly generate photonic structures in a variety of transparent materials. Learn more at The company is based in the Centre for Innovation & Enterprise at Begbroke Science Park north of Oxford. Begbroke offers comprehensive facilities on-site including a restaurant, coffee shop and a minibus service between the park and Oxford. . click apply for full job details

Overview Do you want to push the boundaries of your profession, working on some of the UK's most interesting schemes in an open, collaborative and empowering culture? Do you have experience of working for an engineering design consultancy? Do you have the ability to deliver a high standard of work with fine attention to detail, a sound knowledge of the UK Building Safety Act, and good communication skills? Do you have the ambition and drive to lead and shape your own team? If this sounds like you, or you're curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our health and safety team to lead our Building Safety service line and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future. We design and deliver some of the most diverse project's in the UK. Your new role As our new Building Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD) lead, you will need to be an experienced Principal Designer with an extensive background in building design. You must have the ability to deliver high quality consultancy services, to work remotely with colleagues across broad markets, to develop and maintain client relationships and ensure Ramboll projects are compliant with the Building Regulations and the additional duties under the Building Safety Act. The successful candidate can be based from any of our UK offices as we offer flexible hybrid working, with the expectation that they will travel to client sites as required. Your key responsibilities will be: Providing technical expert advice on the Building Safety Act and Building Regulations and be the main point of contact within Ramboll as the in-house BRPD, providing support to projects subject to the Building Safety Act across all UK markets including Buildings, Highways, Transport, Energy and Environment & Health Undertaking the BRPD duties including conducting design reviews, chairing meetings and liaising with other duty-holders to ensure compliance with Building Regulations, preparing and maintaining Building Regulations trackers, preparing written reports to ensure compliance (Both Non-HRB and HRB's) and attending client meetings to offer professional advice Play a key role in shaping Ramboll's UK policies and procedures in relation to the building safety Identifying new business opportunities and nurturing client relationships Contribute to and develop bid submissions and fee proposals Supporting wider H&S projects as required Your new team You will be part of our fast-growing health and safety team, delivering a wide range of strategic and operational risk management assignments across most sectors and geographies. We combine long-standing reputation for technical expertise with good practice and pragmatic, business-minded advice to assist clients address the complex interplay between regulatory and corporate requirements, organisational culture and change, and the increasingly technical challenges they face. About you From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. Whilst we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success. These include: Qualified to degree level (or equivalent) in a construction/design related discipline Building Regulation Principal Designer experience of undertaking the role on both non-HRB's and HRB's Experience of the HRB process including Gateway submissions and working with the Building Safety Regulator Likely to have a background career in Architecture or building design with extensive Building Regulation knowledge and experience Membership to RICS, CABE or CIOB Are a registered BRPD (or working towards) with RIBA or the APS The ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines effectively Possession of good technical writing, communication and client-facing skills What we can offer you Investment in your development Flexible work environment 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays with option to buy/sell 3 additional days Matched pension contributions Private medical cover and life assurance Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles Work at the heart of sustainable change Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that's where we start - and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can flourish and realise their full potential. Ready to join us? Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV, cover letter, etc. Deadline: 31/3/26 Thank you for taking the time to apply! We look forward to receiving your application. Ramboll in the United Kingdom Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. Ramboll has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices working towards a more sustainable future. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy. Strong values guide what we do and drive an inclusive, collaborative, and highly flexible culture that values people and ideas. Explore and nurture your own passion, expertise, and creativity at Ramboll through work that benefits our people, partners, nature, and society. An equal opportunity employer Equality, diversity, and inclusion is at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment, where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics, in addition to the Protected Characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, (2010). As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please reach out to our recruitment team to discuss any adjustments that you might require during the application process. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. When you join Ramboll, you'll have the ability to work your hours flexibly through our positive and inclusive approach to work. Ramboll in numbers We're a global company with 18,000+ employees across 35 countries, delivering across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water and Management Consulting. Our revenue is publicly reported and reflects our global scale.

Introduction This is the role for someone who is passionate about determining robust solutions to business & technology challenges, making use of your strong understanding of PLM and Digital Engineering technologies. You can perform rapid analysis and decomposition of complex business information into solution options and recommendations. Working alongside our talented and widely experienced consultants, you'll have the opportunity to define innovative solutions that overcome complex business needs. Together with clients and third-party vendors, you'll have a desire to lead and be part of a collaborative team taking a holistic approach across the system helping shape strategy, requirements and technology to deliver outstanding results. You will have a drive, determination and the soft skills to seek consensus and compromise in order to engage client architects and other stakeholders and take them through the technical aspects of business transformation from business needs to fully delivered and implemented solution. Whether it's a strategy and transformation or implementation programme, your advice will help our clients to operate more efficiently and effectively. What's more, you'll be pivotal in helping to drive forward some of the most exciting products currently in development in the UK. Your role and responsibilities Collaborating with clients, consultants and delivery teams to determine business-specific solution needs. Define and architect solutions to clients Digital Engineering needs, both business and technical. Determine, create and maintain architectural artifacts (e.g. documentation, models) through all phases of a project. Technically lead large and/or complex projects and support the Project Manager to meet business needs, governance approvals and delivery timescales. Includes compiling and implementing application development plans. Provide leadership and technical direction at all levels in the team to meet challenges throughout the project lifecycle. Provide strategic and enterprise level input to aid clients in constructing a holistic solution across their data and application landscape. Where not present, bring architectural principles and thinking to a project including documenting architectural processes, procedures and standards. Identifying application integration requirements, maintenance needs, upgrades, and data migration activities. Identify opportunities to eliminate complexity, simplify end-to-end workflows, automate manual tasks and deploy AI across operations. You will be responsible for mentoring junior architects and other team members, guiding and encouraging the use of best practise techniques. Required technical and professional expertise The ideal candidate will be employed in a major engineering organisation or in a leading consulting or digital technology firm. Our preference is that they will have experience of operating in similar Senior roles within the sector. Knowledge of the digital solutions within the Product Engineering domain Be able to provide evidence based architectural options, alternatives, rationales, and recommendations/solution evaluations. Experience of technically leading large complex projects. Proven ability to build new and maintain existing professional networks. Establish and maintain skills and personal eminence in the market. Continually develop expertise and knowledge of client issues based on accumulated experience. Be able to create and present architectural artifacts for governance forums. Build and manage trusted relationships with client architects at all levels, strengthening IBM Consulting services capabilities. Preferred technical and professional experience Ability to learn new methods, approaches and tools. Ability to perform analytical thinking and problem solving and communicate the outcomes. Leadership skills (provide guidance, delegation, communication (written/verbal) and encourage ideas and options). Understand the importance of data and its governance, strategy, integrations and insights that it can supply to a business. Understanding and appreciation of business process and its role in Digital Engineering transformations. Communicate articulately and effectively, with an appropriate level of detail but retaining key messages, at all levels of business Excellent relationship building skills i.e. upon joining a new team, quickly build relationships to ensure solutions cover and complement all aspects of business needs and wider transformation (e.g. processes). Ability to support requirements gathering and process modelling activities. PLM skills and experience. Ideally with successful delivery of solutions utilising key PLM Packages (such as Teamcenter, 3DEXPERIENCE, Windchill or equivalent). Understanding of migration and interface techniques and tools such as ETL, Enterprise Service Bus is beneficial. Awareness of enterprise architecture frameworks like Zachman or TOGAF is beneficial. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Chief Digital and Information Officer - National Crime Agency - SCS2 You can be based in London, Bristol, Birmingham or Warrington - however, this role will require frequent attendance at our London offices so you will need to be prepared to spend time there. Your contractual place of work will be Endeavour Square, Stratford. About the job Job summary We are seeking an outstanding digital and technology leader to join the NCA Executive team as Chief Digital and Information Officer. This is a pivotal role responsible for shaping and delivering the Agency's digital and data transformation, ensuring our people have the tools, platforms and insight needed to stay ahead of evolving criminal threats. You will be responsible for delivering complex digital, data and technology capabilities, driving innovation across analytics, engineering, cyber operations support, cloud transformation, enterprise IT, and core data capabilities. This is a unique and career-defining opportunity for a visionary leader who wants to make a profound impact on national security. Key responsibilities: Define and lead digital, data and technology strategies that protect the public from serious and organised crime, working in partnership with NCA Director Transformation, law enforcement, national security and Home Office partners to expand and improve the NCAs use of technology and data. Enable the use of innovative approaches, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies whilst ensuring inclusivity, security and ethical practices. Oversee the delivery, management and maintenance of sustainable and highly available digital solutions that meet strategic goals and user needs. Ensure data and technology architecture decisions support scalability, reusability and interoperability with law enforcement, national security and Home Office partners. Ensure the NCA remains safe, secure and resilient to cyber threats and attacks by working closely with operational Commands and Security teams. Negotiate and secure multi-year investment for digital, data and technology and advise on investment priorities to maximise benefits and outcomes. Set the digital, data and technology sourcing strategy and lead a diverse set of technology suppliers to deliver value and accelerate the delivery of the technology strategy. Provide leadership, guidance, and support to the digital, data and technology teams and wider agency, setting clear expectations, mentoring team members, and fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Be a trusted advisor to the board on all matters of digital, data and technology and contribute to the overall leadership of the NCA through membership of the Executive Committee, championing diversity and inclusion and other cross organisational responsibilities. Lead a diverse team of around 330 permanent digital, technology and data professionals to deliver against challenging requirements. Direct responsibility for an annual budget of c£100M. Shared responsibility for technology elements of transformation programmes. Person specification The role holder will be an inspirational and supportive leader with significant experience of delivering digital, data and technology capabilities at an enterprise level. In your application you will need to demonstrate evidence against the below essential criteria: We ask that you write a statement of suitability of no more than two pages, A4 font Bahnschrift 11, using examples to explain how your skills and experience meet the essential criteria. Demonstrable experience of developing and executing enterprise level digital, data and technology strategies that shape organisational direction, embed digital and data thinking into corporate decision making, and align technology investment with organisational priorities and emerging societal, technological and data trends. Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale, performance-driven transformation initiatives, including the full lifecycle delivery of digital products, platforms and services. Proven ability to work collaboratively across the organisation to diagnose challenges, establish clear priorities, design and implement coherent roadmaps, and achieve measurable improvements in operational efficiency and effectiveness. Accountability for the resilience, security and sustainability of digital, data and technology services, including oversight of complex IT and data estates, effective technology and data architecture, and the proactive management of operational and supply chain risks, supported by appropriate levels of investment. Strong financial and commercial leadership, including ownership and optimisation of significant digital, data and technology budgets; defining appropriate sourcing strategies; and working with Commercial colleagues to ensure contracts and suppliers deliver value for money, resilience and strategic outcomes. Experience of building sustainable digital, data and technology capability, ensuring access to critical specialist skills and developing talent at all levels, while demonstrating inclusive leadership that embeds Equality, Diversity and Inclusion into ways of working and fosters a culture of trust, psychological safety and high performance. A strong track record of engaging, communicating and building effective partnerships with senior stakeholders across government, arm's length bodies and the private sector, using credibility and influence to align diverse interests and deliver shared outcomes.

We are seeking a Hands-on Director/ VP of Engineering to lead engineering teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery with a focus on cloud, AI, and Microservices. Reporting to the SVP of Engineering the ideal candidate would have 15+ years of experience, with the last 5 years in a senior engineering role for a tech consultancy or a product development company. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering teams in executing client projects, ensuring high quality, timely delivery. Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, managing expectations and ensuring solutions align with business needs. Guide clients through technical decisions, helping them adopt modern architectures, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and AI-driven solutions. Technical Leadership: Provide hands on leadership in system design, development, and deployment, particularly with cloud-based systems, Microservices, and AI integrations. Oversee LLM (Large Language Model) integration, leveraging models like GPT, and implement advanced AI architectures such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF). Lead the development of applications using React, .NET, Python, or Node.js, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and performant solutions. Team Management: Manage and mentor engineering managers, leads, and developers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning. Ensure the team adheres to best practices in coding, architecture, testing, and deployment. Project Delivery & Client Satisfaction: Ensure client projects meet deadlines, scope, and quality standards while managing resources effectively. Resolve technical challenges and proactively address issues that may impact delivery. Maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and feedback loops. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in .NET (C#), Python (Django, Flask), or Node.js (Express.js), with hands on experience building backend systems and APIs with experience on React for front end development. Deep knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and experience deploying cloud-native applications and Microservices architectures. Strong background in AI integration, specifically LLM technologies, RAG, and RLHF architectures, and the ability to apply these in client facing solutions. Solid understanding of system design principles, including scalability, high availability, performance and security. Leadership & Client Engagement: Proven experience managing engineering teams and leading client engagements, balancing technical leadership with client facing responsibilities. Strong communication skills, capable of translating complex technical concepts for non technical stakeholders. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast paced, client driven environment.

Our Buildings team is seeking Fire Engineering Directors to lead and shape our growing fire engineering capability. These opportunities are national and can be based from any UK office. This is a strategic and client-facing position for a technically exceptional fire engineer who can combine technical authority with business leadership, team development, and market growth. You will help shape the Fire Engineering service while driving high-profile projects to successful delivery. About The Business: Our Buildings team delivers innovative, sustainable and people-focused design solutions across the UK and internationally. We are expanding our specialist Fire Engineering capability and have exciting opportunities for Associate Fire Engineer Directors to join us. Why Stantec? When we say community, we mean everybody with a stake in the work we do from the clients we collaborate with across many sectors, to the populations we reach, to the thousands of us working together to serve them. Our promise, our values, and our voice support our purpose and guide us in all that we do. We are defined by more than our services. We are defined by what we stand for, what we believe, and why we do what we do. We make a difference in the world by creating communities. This is our purpose, learn more here: Purpose & Values About The Role: Strategic Leadership & Technical Authority: Lead and oversee complex, multi-disciplinary fire engineering projects, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence. Provide authoritative advice on performance-based design, fire and smoke modelling (CFD), evacuation strategies, and fire safety compliance across diverse building types, including healthcare, life sciences, commercial, residential, and major regeneration projects. Act as the technical sign-off authority for all fire engineering deliverables, ensuring compliance with legislation, standards, and best practice (ADB, BS 9991, BS 9999, NFPA, EN standards). Promote innovation and continuous improvement in fire engineering practices across the business. Client & Market Leadership: Build and maintain long-term relationships with senior clients, developers, architects, contractors, regulators, and local authorities. Lead the Fire Engineering team in securing new work, contributing to business development strategy, bids, proposals, and client presentations. Represent Stantec at industry forums, technical panels, and regulatory consultations, enhancing the company's reputation as a leading fire engineering consultancy. Business Development & Growth: Drive strategic growth of Stantec's Fire Engineering services across UK-wide markets. Identify new market opportunities, emerging sectors, and areas for service expansion. Support leadership in shaping long-term business strategy, service offerings, and commercial success. People Leadership & Team Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of fire engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and technical excellence. Guide staff through professional development, chartership (CEng/IFE) and career progression. Inspire and develop junior and senior staff to achieve project and personal growth objectives. About You: Proven track record leading complex, high-profile projects and teams. Strong business development experience, with a history of securing and delivering multi-million-pound projects. Deep technical expertise in performance-based fire engineering, CFD, evacuation modelling, and design solutions. Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills. Experienced in multidisciplinary project environments, able to influence and integrate across Architecture, MEP, Structural, and Project Management teams. Strategic thinker with commercial acumen, strong leadership, and a proactive, collaborative mindset aligned with Stantec values. Qualifications: Chartered Engineer (CEng) with IFE membership or equivalent, with extensive experience in fire engineering consultancy. Why Join Us? Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment Awards: Stantec were awarded the Stantec named 'Best place to work' and 'International consulting firm of the year' at NCE Awards 2024 and being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world. Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more. Flexible working arrangements Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK I Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply. At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Overview The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is responsible for shaping, leading, and executing the operational strategy of the Walker Crips Group. This includes architecting the future operating model following the strategic migration to Pershing Securities Ltd (PSL), embedding robust oversight of outsourced arrangements, and transforming residual manual processes into a scalable, technology-enabled environment. The COO will ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a consistently high-quality client experience across all touchpoints. The role requires a leader who respects the firm's 100-year heritage while having the courage and capability to dismantle inefficient legacy processes, rationalise complexity, and drive automation. The mandate is clear: rationalise, de-risk, and automate. Responsibilities Oversight & Governance Act as primary relationship owner for all key vendors, including PSL. Monitor and challenge Service Level Agreements (SLAs) across custody, nominee, and settlement services. Ensure compliance with FCA outsourcing requirements (SYSC 8), maintaining strong oversight of the "retained" organisation. Streamline committee structures to improve decision-making and operational governance. Embed client journey metrics, service standards, and Consumer Duty outcomes into governance forums. Provide regular reporting to the CEO and Board on operational performance, risk, and transformation progress. Operations Oversee daily business and administrative operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and control. Identify and eliminate process bottlenecks impacting turnaround times and client satisfaction. Lead the management of residual assets not migrated to PSL (e.g., CTFs, non-transferable holdings). Direct HMRC, tax, and regulatory reporting functions, ensuring accuracy despite manual constraints. Develop long-term strategies for residual assets, including potential sale, specialist migration, or automation. Establish policies that promote company culture, operational discipline, and regulatory compliance. Onboarding (First Line of Defence) Take ultimate accountability for AML, KYC, and Client Suitability checks. Implement a rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) framework to ensure front-office submissions meet regulatory standards. Transform the onboarding journey from manual and paper-heavy to digital-first, reducing friction and improving client experience. Ensure onboarding processes support scalability and growth ambitions. Investment Operations Lead the Investment Administration and data integrity teams supporting Investment Managers. Oversee client-facing support teams, ensuring high-touch service supported by modern CRM tools. Rationalise data entry functions, shifting from manual repetition to exception-based monitoring. Ensure operational processes support accurate, timely, and compliant investment operations. Strategic Transformation & Change Leadership Conduct a "First 90 Days" operational audit to identify misaligned roles, inefficient workflows, and opportunities for redesign. Lead the design and implementation of the future Target Operating Model (TOM). Review technology providers and end-to-end solutions to de-risk, increase efficiency, reduce cost, and industrialise processes. Leverage automation tools (RPA, AI, workflow engines such as AWOL) to eliminate manual hand-offs and reduce key-person dependencies. Drive cultural change, inspiring teams to embrace modernisation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Participate in strategic initiatives including investments, acquisitions, and corporate alliances. Regulatory Status This role is designated as a Senior Management Function (SMF24 - Chief Operations Function) under the UK Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and is therefore a regulated role subject to FCA approval and ongoing regulatory obligations. The successful candidate must have demonstrable experience operating in a regulated senior management capacity within an FCA-authorised firm and be capable of meeting the FCA's Fit and Proper requirements, including integrity, competence, financial soundness and will be accountable under the Senior Managers Conduct Rules. Person specification Experience 10+ years' senior leadership experience in Wealth Management or Financial Services Operations. Proven experience operating in a Senior or regulated role within an FCA-authorised firm, with demonstrable accountability under the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) and familiarity in Statements of Responsibilities, Responsibilities Maps, and regulatory interactions with the FCA. Strong understanding of personal accountability under the Senior Managers Regime, including Conduct Rules, regulatory references, and fitness and propriety requirements. Experience working with Pershing ecosystems (desirable). Proven track record in operational transformation, automation, and organisational redesign. Demonstrable experience managing outsourced relationships and vendor governance. Deep understanding of CASS, Consumer Duty, AML/KYC, Suitability, and broader FCA regulatory frameworks. Strong working knowledge of operational metrics, data analysis, and performance measurement. Familiarity with HR, Finance, IT, and other core business functions. Strong understanding of business infrastructure, CRM systems, and workflow automation technologies. Leadership & Behavioural Competencies Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities. Proven ability to "lift and shift" functions to optimise organisational design. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public-speaking skills. Strong decision-making capability and problem-solving aptitude. Ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire teams to deliver high performance. Courage to challenge legacy thinking while respecting the firm's heritage. Qualifications BSc/BA in Business Administration or relevant field. IOD level 4 (minimum) or higher. MSc/MBA desirable. Relevant regulatory or professional certifications advantageous.

SAP Source to Pay Functional Lead We are seeking an experienced SAP S/4HANA Senior Process / Functional Lead to join our delivery team. In this role, you will lead the Source-to-Pay workstream of a multi-phase S/4HANA transformation, shaping and delivering complex solutions for the programme. As a key member of the programme team, you will combine deep business process knowledge and SAP S/4NANA expertise with strong stakeholder engagement and programme delivery skills. You will act as the trusted advisor to the business process owners and architects, ensuring the solution design aligns with strategic objectives, industry best practice and SAP Activate methodology and roadmap. Key Responsibilities Solution Leadership & Design Governance Lead the functional design and end-to-end delivery of the SAP S/4HANA S2P workstream Working with the business, help create and manage workstream plans and activity to ensure delivery against the programme plan and milestones Translate complex business and commercial requirements into clear, scalable SAP solutions Drive adoption of SAP best practices and "clean core" principles. Deliver the business process design documentation Oversee creation and quality of functional specifications, configuration and integration deliverables Provide thought leadership and challenge existing designs to ensure value-driven outcomes Integration & Cross-Workstream Coordination Coordinate with adjacent process areas including Order-to-Cash, Projects (PS, potentially EPPM) and Finance (FI/CO) to maintain end-to-end integrity of the solution Design integrations with non-SAP solutions for the S2P area, e.g. Jaggaer, PayApps (TBC) Collaborate closely with data, technology and change management teams to ensure alignment across the programme Oversee and support the build activity in relation to configuration or developments required for the workstream Testing, Cutover & Go-Live Support Contribute to the testing strategy, scenario design, and defect triage for SIT and UAT cycles Support cutover planning and readiness assessments Provide hypercare leadership for the workstream to ensure smooth transition into business operations Client & Stakeholder Management Build trusted relationships with business process owners, architects and programme leadership Communicate complex technical topics in clear business language Provide regular progress, risk and issue reporting to programme managementFacilitate workshops and playback sessions with senior client stakeholders and SMEs Team Leadership & Delivery Excellence Lead and mentor a small team (4-5), ensuring high delivery quality and professional development Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement Contribute to internal capability building, knowledge sharing and team development initiatives Required Skills & Experience Professional Experience 15-20 years of SAP delivery experience with deep functional expertise in SAP S/4HANA procurement, including Vendor Management, Category Management, Sourcing, Contract Management, Order to Delivery, Invoice to Pay (Preferred) Strong background delivering S/4HANA transformations for the construction or engineering sector (Preferred) Familiarity with UK construction industry processes Proven ability to translate business outcomes into SAP configuration and integration solutions Consulting & Leadership Competencies Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills Confident leading design workshops, playbacks and design authority and governance sessions Strong analytical, problem-solving and delivery-management capability Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage offshore / near-shore coordination Self-motivated, outcome-focused and comfortable operating in fast-paced environments Location UK-based. Regular on-site presence is expected in London. Preferred Qualifications SAP Certified Application Professional Experience delivering projects under SAP Activate methodology Prior experience with S/4HANA deployments in a template-based roll out programme Degree in Business, Engineering or Information Systems (or equivalent experience)

A prominent consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced professional to lead the technical design and deployment of Coupa solutions. Your role will encompass managing the end-to-end client lifecycle and providing technical expertise during implementations. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in delivering Purchase to Pay systems, exceptional client management skills, and the ability to mentor team members in a fast-paced environment.

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Solution Architect to provide technical leadership and manage high-profile incidents. The role involves owning the solution design and ensuring compliance with architectural governance. Candidates should have strong client relationship skills, experience in technical problem management, and familiarity with various technologies including AWS and Azure. The position requires SC security clearance and offers a hybrid working model with two days on-site in Telford.

A large, enterprise scale organization undergoing significant digital and data transformation is seeking a Senior Finance Analytics & AI Architect to lead the design and delivery of advanced analytics and AI enabled finance platforms. This role focuses on building insight driven finance capabilities using Oracle analytics and data technologies, supporting complex stakeholders across regulated and enterprise environments. The position combines technical architecture, delivery leadership, and strategic engagement with senior business leaders. Key Responsibilities Lead the architecture and delivery of enterprise scale Finance Analytics and AI solutions Design end to end analytics platforms using Oracle Analytics Cloud (OAC), Fusion Data Intelligence (FDI), and Autonomous Data Warehouse Own data ingestion, transformation, modelling, and visualisation layers Design and deploy predictive and AI driven use cases using Oracle Machine Learning Translate business and finance requirements into scalable technical solutions Provide technical leadership across delivery teams, ensuring quality, performance, and governance Support pre delivery shaping activities including solution design and stakeholder workshops Build strong relationships with senior finance, data, and technology stakeholders Mentor and develop technical talent within a high performance delivery environment Contribute to internal standards, patterns, and best practices for analytics and AI delivery Required Experience Proven experience architecting Oracle Analytics and/or AI్ platforms at enterprise scale Track record of leading complex analytics or data transformation initiatives (£2m+ value) Strong hands on experience with OAC, FDI, and Autonomous Data Warehouse Deep understanding of finance reporting including operational, management, and statutory reporting Solid knowledge of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, and ETL/ELT patterns Proficiency in SQL and PL/SQL Experience with Oracle Machine Learning or comparable ML technologies Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills Ability to operate across both technical and business facing responsibilities Desirable Experience Background in Finance, Accounting, or Performance Management environments Exposure to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and data integration services Experience working in regulated or public sector environments Relevant Oracle certifications Working Model Hybrid working model Flexibility to engage with multiple business units and senior stakeholders What's Offered Opportunity to lead high impact, enterprise wide analytics and AI initiatives Long term career progression within a growing data and digital capability Investment in professional development and technical growth Inclusive, performance driven environment focused on delivery excellence

Why Faculty? We established Faculty in 2014 because we thought that AI would be the most important technology of our time. Since then, we've worked with over 350 global customers to transform their performance through human-centric AI. You can read about our real-world impact here. We don't chase hype cycles. We innovate, build and deploy responsible AI which moves the needle - and we know a thing or two about doing it well. We bring an unparalleled depth of technical, product and delivery expertise to our clients who span government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences and defence. Our business, and reputation, is growing fast and we're always on the lookout for individuals who share our intellectual curiosity and desire to build a positive legacy through technology. AI is an epoch-defining technology, join a company where you'll be empowered to envision its most powerful applications, and to make them happen. About the Team Faculty's Research team conducts critical red teaming and builds evaluations for misuse capabilities in sensitive areas, such as CBRN, cybersecurity and international security, for several leading frontier model developers and national safety institutes; notably, our work has been featured in OpenAI's system card for o1. Our commitment also extends to conducting fundamental technical research on mitigation strategies, with our findings published in peer reviewed conferences and delivered to national security institutes. Complementing this, we design evaluations for model developers across broader safety relevant fields, including the societal impacts of increasingly capable frontier models, showcasing our expertise across the safety landscape. About the role We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our high impact R&D. You will lead novel research that advances scientific understanding and fuels our ambition to build safe AI systems. This is a crucial opportunity to join a small, high agency team conducting vital red team and evaluations for frontier models in sensitive areas like cybersecurity and national security. You'll shape the future of safe AI deployment in the real world. What you'll be doing: Owning and driving forward high impact AI research themes in AI safety. Contributing to the wider vision and development of Faculty's AI safety research agenda. Supporting Faculty's positioning as a leader in AI safety through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. Shaping our research agenda by identifying impactful opportunities and balancing scientific and practical priorities. Leading technical research within the AI Safety space, from concept to publication. Supporting the delivery of evaluations and red team projects in high risk domains, such as CBRN and cybersecurity, with government and commercial partners. Who we're looking for: You have a track record of working with high impact AI research, evidenced by top tier academic publications or equivalent experience. You bring proven experience or a clear passion for Applied AI safety, perhaps from labs, academia, or evaluation and red team roles. You possess deep domain knowledge in language models and generative AI model architectures, including fine tuning techniques beyond API level implementation. You have practical machine learning experience, with a focus on areas such as robustness, explainability, or uncertainty estimation. You are proficient with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar) and familiar with the HuggingFace ecosystem or equivalent ML tooling. You have demonstrable Python engineering experience to build and support robust research projects. You have the ability to conduct and oversee complex technical research projects and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Our Recruitment Ethos We aim to grow the best team - not the most similar one. We know that diversity of individuals fosters diversity of thought, and that strengthens our principle of seeking truth. And we know from experience that diverse teams deliver better work, relevant to the world in which we live. We're united by a deep intellectual curiosity and desire to use our abilities for measurable positive impact. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions and sexual orientations. Some of our standout benefits: Unlimited Annual Leave Policy Private healthcare and dental Enhanced parental leave Family Friendly Flexibility & Flexible working Sanctus Coaching Hybrid Working (2 days in our Old Street office, London) If you don't feel you meet all the requirements, but are excited by the role and know you bring some key strengths, please do apply or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for a confidential chat - Please know we are open to conversations about part time roles or condensed hours.

This role is structured as a high-impact, fractional position (approx. 2 days/week). It is perfectly suited for an experienced Compliance Consultant or Semi-Retired Legal Counsel who manages a portfolio of clients and wants to add a dynamic, sustainable wealth startup to their roster. We offer full autonomy and a 'Head of' title in exchange for your strategic expertise. The Opportunity You will be the "Architect of Compliance" for our firm. This is not a box-ticking role; it is a strategic position for a legal or compliance expert who understands how to balance commercial agility with rigorous regulatory adherence. You will ensure our current financial promotions are watertight while building the framework for our future FCA authorisation and international expansion. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Regulatory Transition (FCA Authorisation) Lead the internal project to prepare the firm for regulation. Conduct a gap analysis of current operations against FCA Threshold Conditions. Advise on the optimal route to regulation (Appointed Representative vs. Direct Authorisation) and manage the application process (Forms A, A, and V). Draft and implement the necessary compliance manuals, systems, and controls (SYSC) required for authorisation. 2. Financial Promotions & Communications Act as the gatekeeper for all marketing communications and Information Memorandums (IMs). Strictly enforce compliance with Section 21 of FSMA, ensuring all promotions adhere to exemptions for High Net Worth (Article 48) and Sophisticated Investors (Article 50) under the Financial Promotion Order (FPO). Sustainability Compliance: Ensure all marketing materials comply with the FCA's Anti-Greenwashing Rule, ensuring our claims are clear, fair, not misleading, and substantiated by evidence. 3. International Securities Law Provide guidance on cross-border solicitation rules as we expand. Advise on US Securities laws (e.g., Regulation D, Regulation S) and EU marketing rules to ensure we remain compliant when dealing with international investors. 4. AML & KYC Oversight Oversee the onboarding process for investors, ensuring robust KYC/AML checks are performed in line with the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Verify "Sophisticated" and "HNW" investor status certifications before any promotion is communicated. The Ideal Candidate Legal Background (Non-Negotiable): You must hold a Law Degree (LLB, JD, or equivalent). Regulatory Expert: Deep knowledge of the FCA Handbook (specifically COBS, PERG, and SYSC) and the FSMA Financial Promotions Order. Private Markets Experience: You have previously worked with firms dealing in private equity, venture capital, or unregulated collective investment schemes (UCIS). International Reach: Proven experience or strong working knowledge of international securities laws (US/EU) regarding private placements. Commercial Mindset: You are pragmatic. You understand how to protect the business without stifling its ability to raise capital. Why Join Us? High Impact: You will be setting the regulatory foundation for a high-growth firm. Flexibility: A genuine part-time role that respects your time, perfect for a consultant or experienced professional managing a portfolio of work. Sustainable Mission: Be part of a firm that prioritises wealth creation with a conscience.

Principal EngineerNatWestEdinburghJoin us as a Principal Engineer This is a challenging role that will see you design and engineer software with the customer or user experience as the primary objective You'll actively contribute to our architecture, design and engineering centre of excellence, collaborating to improve the bank's overall software engineering capability You'll gain valuable stakeholder exposure as you build and leverage relationships, as well as the opportunity to hone your technical talents What you'll doAs a Principal Engineer, you'll be creating great customer outcomes via engineering and innovative solutions to existing and new challenges, and technology designs which are innovative, customer centric, high performance, secure and robust.You'll be working with software engineers in the production and prototyping of innovative ideas, engaging with domain and enterprise architects to validate and leverage these in wider contexts, by incorporating the relevant architectures. We'll also look to you to design and develop software with a focus on the automation of build, test and deployment activities, while developing the discipline of software engineering across the business.You'll also be: Defining, creating and providing oversight and governance of engineering and design solutions with a focus on end-to-end automation, simplification, resilience, security, performance, scalability and reusability Working within a platform or feature team along with software engineers to design and engineer complex software, scripts and tools to enable the delivery of bank platforms, applications and services, acting as a point of contact for solution design considerations Defining and developing architecture models and roadmaps of application and software components to meet business and technical requirements, driving common usability across products and domains Designing, producing, testing and implementing the working code, along with applying Agile methods to the development of software with the use of DevOps techniques The skills you'll needYou'll come with significant experience in software engineering, software or database design and architecture, as well as experience of developing software within a DevOps and Agile framework.Along with an expert understanding of the latest market trends, technologies and tools, you'll bring significant and demonstrable experience of implementing programming best practice, especially around scalability, automation, virtualisation, optimisation, availability and performance.You'll have strong experience of designing applications using React JS and Spring Boot microservices, coupled with strong REST API knowledge.You'll also need: A strong background in leading software development teams in a matrix structure, introducing and executing technical strategies The ability to rapidly and effectively understand and translate product and business requirements into technical solutions Proficiency in frameworks, Spring Boot and Java technologies along with the ability to work independently and implement best practices Experience of building cloud native microservices and APIs through an Agile delivery team A working understanding of relational databases and modern databases such as Postgres or MongoDB Experience working with testing teams to set up automation test frameworks, mocking, stubbing and unit testing tools A background of working with code repositories, bug tracking tools and deployment strategies

A leading technology solutions provider in Buckinghamshire seeks a Technical Solutions Architect for a hybrid role incorporating home-based work and travel. You will lead high-profile design projects, manage design teams, and produce detailed security system designs. Essential skills include experience with electronic security systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a competitive salary up to £55,000 with a car allowance. You will be at the forefront of technological advancements in security design.

Digital Marketing Director - Job Description What This Role Actually Is We're looking for an experienced copywriter who can architect marketing funnels and drive conversions. This is NOT a general marketing role - it's specifically for someone who lives and breathes copy, understands how to turn words into revenue, and can build strategic student journeys that convert. The ideal candidate will lead copy strategy and conversion optimization for our active subscriber list, driving engagement and revenue across multiple educational products and student journeys. The Reality of What You'll Be Doing Core Responsibilities Writing & Overseeing Copy That Converts Oversee and edit copy for email campaigns, landing pages, and sales funnels Review and improve copy across all touchpoints in the student journey Maintain consistent voice while adapting messaging for different segments Oversee copywriters to ensure quality and conversion focus Building Strategic Funnels Design student pathways based on interests and behaviors Create multi-step journeys that nurture leads into enrolled students Map out automation sequences for different student segments Optimize existing funnels based on actual performance data Plan and execute campaigns for 400K+ active subscribers Work with the tech team on implementation while you focus on strategy Segment audiences based on behavior, interests, and engagement Testing & Optimization A/B test copy elements systematically (headlines, CTAs, messaging angles) Analyze what's working and what's not - then fix it Focus on metrics that matter: conversion rates, revenue per email, student retention Make data-driven decisions, not gut-feel guesses Team Coordination Direct the copywriting team on priorities and standards Brief the email tech team on campaign requirements Collaborate with product teams on launches and promotions Keep everyone aligned on conversion goals, not vanity metrics What You Must Have 4+ years minimum writing copy that drives sales (not just "content") MProven track record with email marketing campaigns and conversion optimization Experience managing multiple product lines competing for attention Ability to write both short-form (ads, emails) and long-form (sales pages) copy Understanding of funnel psychology and buyer journeys Core Competencies We're Evaluating Copywriting Ability Can you spot weak copy and know exactly how to fix it? Can you adapt your writing for different audiences and contexts? Do you understand what makes people click, read, and buy? Traffic & Campaign Management Can you read campaign data and extract actionable insights? Do you know how to systematically test and optimize? Can you manage budget allocation based on actual ROI? Strategic Funnel Architecture Do you understand different funnel types and when to use each? Can you map out complex student journeys with multiple touchpoints? Resume highlighting copy and conversion achievements 3-5 examples of high-converting copy you've written Campaign performance metrics Case Study (max 2 pages) answering: "How would you optimize a webinar funnel with $150 cost per lead and 20% close rate?" References from previous marketing roles Note: This is a copy and strategy role, not a technical implementation position. The marketing tech team handles campaign setup and technical execution, allowing you to focus on copy excellence and strategic optimization. Copyright 2025 - All Rights Reserved. AlMaghrib is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit, tax-exempt educational organization in the United States.