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Process Scientist Location: Robertsbridge Contract: Full-time, on-site (5 days per week) Shape the Future of Manufacturing with Saint-Gobain Interior Solutions At Saint-Gobain, we design, manufacture, and distribute materials and solutions that improve the comfort, performance, and sustainability of buildings. Our purpose is clear: to make the world a better home . As part of our Interior Solutions division, you'll help deliver innovative products and processes that support safer, more sustainable spaces. About the Role We're looking for a Process Scientists to join our plant-based team at Robertsbridge (British Gypsum). This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between central scientists and manufacturing teams, ensuring that new product development (NPD) and process improvements are successfully implemented on-site. What you'll do Lead and support NPD projects at the plant. Carry out testing and trials on production lines. Analyse data and results from plant trials to drive improvements. Investigate and resolve quality issues on the production lines. Work directly on plant operations, including sampling materials and conducting analytical tests. Use on-site laboratories for product and process testing. Introduce and implement new scientific methods for product performance into plant operations. Technical report writing What we're looking for Degree in Science, Chemistry, or a related discipline. Experience in manufacturing environments (24/7 operations highly desirable). Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to write clear technical reports and communicate findings. Familiarity with plant-based processes and laboratory equipment. Proactive approach to health, safety, and continuous improvement. What we offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A supportive environment focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation. Why join us? You'll play a key role in improving product capability and supporting innovation at two major manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will directly impact product quality and operational efficiency. About us Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world. Are Saint Gobain an inclusive employer? We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us. And what about flexibility? At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

Location Canary Wharf or South Mimms, Hertfordshire About the job Job summary We are currently looking for an Infrastructure Engineer (EuC and telephony) to join our Technology & Services Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. This is a full-time opportunity, on a permanent basis. The role will be based in 10 South Colonnade, Canary Wharf London, E14 4PU or South Mimms, Hertfordshire. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Government departments and agencies are working towards implementing a minimum 60% attendance in office sites. We are currently implementing a flexible, hybrid way of working, with a minimum of 8 days per month working on site to enable the collaboration and contact with partners and stakeholders needed to deliver MHRA business. Attendance on site is driven by business needs so depending on the nature of the role, this can flex up to 12 days a month, with the remainder of time worked either remotely or in the office. Some roles will need to be on site more regularly. This role will also be required to participate in the Agency's out of hours on-call rota on a periodic basis. An on-call payment will be added to the salary depending on the frequency of participation in the rota. A Digital Allowance of up to £12,823 per annum may be available for exceptional candidates based on our assessment of your skills and experience. This allowance is non-pensionable and may change on an annual basis. Job description Who are we? The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. The Digital and Technology Group (D&T) lies at the heart of the Agency and is responsible for delivering an optimised IT infrastructure and maximising the secure use of data to enable our scientists, inspectors, and the rest of the organisation to deliver world class services which can improve outcomes for patients and the general public. The Group was essential in the race to approve COVID-19 vaccines in 2020 and in supporting the UK to set up its own medicines and devices approvals systems following our exit from the EU. The work we do matters! We plan to be at the heart of one of the most digitally advanced medical regulators in the world and we need people who can help us deliver that ambition. D&T is a great place to build your career and we are committed to enabling our people to do the best work of their lives. The Technology & Service Operations function is responsible for managing the existing IT infrastructure including both software and hardware, databases, and other technology platforms; leading the support and maintenance of applications; development and testing of new applications and platforms; and cyber and information security for the Agency. What's the role? The Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for assisting in the management and delivery of infrastructure projects and business-as-usual (BAU) tasks, focusing primarily on our End User Compute (EuC) and telephony infrastructure. This role is vital for maintaining the stability, performance, and security of the Infrastructure as the MHRA undertakes a significant overhaul of its IT infrastructure, including the deployment of new equipment. The successful candidate will apply their technical expertise in core Infrastructure technologies to support day-to-day operations. You will collaborate with other engineers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that infrastructure activities align with overall IT strategy and operational objectives. An on-call component is required, as this role involves providing support for critical issues outside regular working hours, ensuring minimal disruption to services. Person specification Key responsibilities: Leadership and Escalation: Lead and manage the successful execution of EuC and telephony projects, ensuring that tasks are completed on time and within scope while supporting the MHRA's IT strategy. Serve as the main escalation point for junior engineers, providing advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise in resolving complex EuC and telephony issues, ensuring high-quality resolutions that prevent future incidents. Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative environment and encouraging skills development across the team. Infrastructure Stability, Security, and Performance: Take ownership of the overall stability, performance, and security of our IT Infrastructure, which includes assisting in the management of data centre services such as blade systems, virtualisation platforms, servers, Storage, Backup and power systems. Implement and maintain robust security protocols to safeguard the infrastructure, ensuring compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements. Proactively monitor and assess core network performance, identifying potential risks or weaknesses and applying pre-emptive solutions to minimize downtime and service disruptions. Play a pivotal role in the agency's ongoing IT infrastructure overhaul by recommending, testing, and integrating cutting-edge infrastructure technologies. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Work closely with project teams, and other IT functions to ensure alignment of strategies with the overall IT infrastructure roadmap. Build productive relationships with external vendors, supporting the assessment of their services and products to meet the agency's performance and security expectations. Communicate project progress and EuC and telephony performance with team members to ensure that business requirements are consistently met. Business-as-Usual (BAU) Operations: Have a strong understanding of ITIL, including configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Infrastructure components, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted service operations On-Call and Incident Management: Participate in the on-call rota, providing support for critical issues, and ensuring prompt response times to minimize business impact. Assist in incident response during escalations, supporting timely communication with key stakeholders and contributing to quick resolution. Learn from post-incident reports to understand preventive measures and support continuous improvement in incident management processes. Who are we looking for? Our successful candidate will have: Hands-on experience with troubleshooting EuC and telephony performance issues and integrating new equipment within an existing IT architecture. Experience in supporting Infrastructure operations, particularly in EuC and telephony technologies such as Intune and Autopilot. Technical knowledge of Infrastructure technologies, including an understanding of maintain laptop builds, patching management, application deployment technologies, remote management and diagnostics as well as Microsoft teams calling Proven experience in troubleshooting and maintenance, including experience in configuring and managing EuC and telephony Infrastructure components. Understanding of industry standards and best practices related to EuC and telephony Infrastructure architecture and security, including Directory Services understanding (such as AD/EntraID, LDAP, etc). If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please read our Job Description and Person Specification ! Please note: The job description may not open in some internet browsers. Please use Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have any issue viewing the job description, please contact

Location Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary The Integrated Corporate Services (ICS) is a new shared corporate service, launched in July 2023. It provides corporate services (HR, Finance, Digital, Commercial, Security and Estates) across the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT). Our team of just over 300 professionals will be leading the way in how these functions will be delivered in the future. Our ambition is to be the leading provider of integrated corporate services for government and set the standard for quality, efficiency, and innovation in our field. We offer great working benefits including a world-class pension, flexible working options and a career where your learning and development is taken seriously. We are enormously proud to be a Disability Confident Leader employer. We support candidates with adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Information about disability confidence and just some examples of the adjustments that you can request can be found in the reasonable adjustment section below. The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy. Find Out More You can also follow our LinkedIn Careers Page: Job description Join ICS Digital, where innovation meets expertise to create digital solutions. We are a cohesive digital community who work in the open, solving problems together and fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. Our commitment to user-focused design and data-driven decision-making ensures that we deliver accessible services tailored to the needs of our customers. The architecture team comprises of three architects. We are actively working to streamline our digital assets, support DESNZ and DSIT through new initiatives, and provide architectural oversight. Visit our blog to learn more about us and our work: To find out more about the Government Digital & Data profession visit: Person specification As a Lead Solution Architect, you will be part of a community responsible for the Architectural Governance Board. You will work closely with our Business Partners in supporting new initiatives set out by policy teams, supporting and guiding decisions when developing or upgrading new systems. You will be responsible for designing solutions and supporting technical teams with the implementation of these solutions, you will be supporting 3rd parties with any proposed solutions being placed upon our technical estate by ensuring that that they adhere to the standards set out by the department and ensure they are taking the correct path through our governance processes. Understanding the problem and shaping the solution. Tailoring the systems engineering and architecture processes to address product risks. Developing, maintaining, and communicating the vision, architecture, and technology roadmap for the product. Developing high-level designs, solution outlines, and key design decisions. Managing the technology risk and design as the product evolves. Supporting integration with other products and release to service. The above responsibilities are not exhaustive, and the post holders may be required to undertake some additional tasks not listed above, within the remit of their grade, to support the team. As a line manager, you will be responsible for working with your members of staff to define their objectives, as well as managing their development and performance. Essential Criteria Experience in managing critical aspects of product development and system changes. Experience as a Solution Architect for complex applications, experience in designing and delivering public facing applications. Application of enterprise and domain architecture, understanding how systems fit into the organisational context. Knowledge of multiple architecture and delivery frameworks. Experience in delivering technical information to a non-technical audience. When completing your CV as part of the application please ensure to include the time you have worked for your organisations/ employers, and your key objectives in each role. It is unusual that all candidates will meet all the desirable criteria. If your skills and experience look slightly different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the Lead Solution Architect role and the team, we strongly encourage you to apply. We'd love to hear from you!

Location Croydon CR0 2WF, Manchester M5 3LZ, Sheffield S3 8NU About the job Job summary We're looking for a Senior Interaction Designer who is enthusiastic about designing accessible services that are simple enough for everyone to use. The Enablers Portfolio supports essential areas of the Home Office by creating, maintaining, and managing key technology solutions. We work closely with colleagues within and outside of Home Office Digital including Human Resources, Finance, Estates, Commercial, Security, Communications, and Science, Technology, Analysis and Research teams. Together, we enable smarter, more connected digital experiences across the Home Office. You could be part of a team shaping the Home Office customer relationship management systems, supporting strategic initiatives using Microsoft dynamics. You'll determine the best way for users to interact with services, the overall flow and individual design elements. You will mentor and train other designers, supporting the growth and development of the interaction design team. You will have an understanding of the way the internet works and have experience of designing in an agile environment. You must be driven to help government transform the way it delivers services so that they are simpler, faster and easier to use. You can learn more about design and research in the Home Office on our blog: Sharing user-centred design lessons learnt at the Home Office. Applying user-centred design in a data-focused product . and by looking at our design system. We have a thriving user-centred design (UCD) community. If you want to work with us to ensure that our services are easier and simpler to use, apply now. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office . Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert. Watch this short video to hear from members of Home Office Digital talking about the projects they work on and their experience of working here: Working for Home Office Digital. Job description Your main day to day responsibilities will be: Identifying, developing and using best practice and standards to design services consistent with the rest of government and the Home Office. Line managing, supporting and mentoring interaction designers, allocating tasks and providing them with guidance, training and constructive feedback. Advocating for users and understanding user needs to design simple, effective and accessible services. Creating prototypes and concepts to communicate and test ideas with users and improving with evidence. Mapping user journeys, processes and visualising design problems. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team on large, complex services by facilitating the design process, participating in research activities, workshops and communicating design decisions to the team and stakeholders. Person specification Working Pattern This role is available on a full-time basis with the option of compressed hours working. This role is also suitable for part-time working hours, with a minimum requirement to work 3 days per week due to business requirements. Essential skills Evidence-based design: leads evidence-based design initiatives for significant projects, often involving complex user needs and multiple stakeholders. Mentors junior staff in evidence-based design methodologies. Prototyping and concept creation: manages the prototyping and concept creation process for high-impact projects. Applies advanced techniques, like interactive and complex prototyping in code, to validate and refine concepts. Provides guidance to junior team members. Interaction design: able to manage and guide the interaction design process for complex projects. Balances user needs, technical constraints, and business objectives to achieve optimal design solutions. Accessibility and inclusion: applying accessibility standards, understanding how the internet works and the technology constraints that may need to be considered in design. Managing people and leading: coaching and mentoring other interaction designers, growing skills, and providing constructive feedback on work. Communicate, persuade and advocate: talking about, and advocating for UCD to various audiences and stakeholders, in a way that other people understand .

Location Bristol, London, 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 Job description We are recruiting a Lead User Researcher - Quantitative for GOV.UK. GOV.UK is the trusted online home for government information and services, every week millions of people rely on it to complete essential and often life-changing tasks. GOV.UK also supports government colleagues to publish content, ensuring accurate and accessible information is always available to the public. We expect this to be a practitioner role, though the responsibilities may be adapted to meet shifting business needs, while still maintaining the core, practitioner-focused nature of the work. You will be a core part of the User Research leadership group and your respective directorate leadership group and work closely with senior stakeholders. You will lead, oversee and deliver research to build a deeper understanding of our users, inform product and strategic decisions and support the delivery of impactful outcomes. Join us, if you want to: make a real difference: work on and tackle some of the toughest challenges in public infrastructure, improving millions of people's lives through effective strategies and solutions that are informed by high quality insights deliver work that matters: work with multi-disciplinary leadership, to proactively identify transformational opportunities that will drive change, and deliver better value and outcomes for users and government shape the future of craft, culture and impact: grow with us as a leader in an environment that empowers bold thinking and experimentation to learn, fall fast, reflect and grow. With dedicated development resources, training and cross-government networks, you will have plenty of opportunities to influence, mentor and develop your skills and others As a Lead User Researcher - Quantitative, you will be an expert practitioner in GOV.UK and your main responsibilities include: be a core part of the leadership group for your responsible area(s) and work closely with the senior stakeholders (including director/deputy director levels), multidisciplinary leads and research leadership groups to ensure research delivers impactful outcomes design and implement research strategy based on GDS visions and strategic outcomes. This includes proactively identifying research opportunities, getting buy-in for important research initiatives that can provide high quality strategic insights/foresights for senior stakeholders and influence the innovation/solution space deliver high-quality quantitative and applied experimental UX research, informed by psychology, behavioural science, and human-computer interaction, to understand and evaluate user behaviour and experience in complex, high-risk, or strategically significant contexts, and to benchmark solutions and strategies to inform future product and strategic decisions develop user behaviour models and segmentation, grounded in mixed-methods research, to deepen understanding of different user types, behaviours, and priorities at scale assess when and how quantitative research adds value, including understanding scale, distribution, impact, risk and trade-offs to support product and strategic decision-making apply causal reasoning, experimental thinking, and statistical analysis to understand why behaviours and outcomes occur, and translate complex evidence into clear, actionable recommendations work closely with researchers and collaborate with other data professions to build a shared understanding of how qualitative and quantitative UX research, performance analytics, and other data sources contribute to robust evidence support or pair up with researchers to develop and ensure best practices are applied in their work and the work delivered is high-quality, reliable for decision making and meeting the delivery pace be the user insights and knowledge expert for your area of responsibility, and proactively share important learnings with the directors, senior leadership groups, wider organisation and beyond. This includes leading on the creation and maintaining of documentations/artefacts related to our understanding of needs, problems, opportunities and user groups to direct prioritisation effort, and building reusable, accessible consolidated insights help colleagues understand when and when not to do research, the diverse range of research methods, advocate the value of research and demonstrate the importance of research by making sure the impact made by research is tracked and visible to others be a visible leader and model of craft, culture and impact. Build positive and influential relationships with multidisciplinary leaders and colleagues and continuously strengthen trust and seamless cross-functional collaboration.Lead through practice as a visible expert, strives to improve their own practice continually, strengthening the User Research community by developing quantitative research capability, setting standards and best practice, leading the selection and adoption of tools and platforms, and continuously improving methods and ways of working Person specification You don't need government experience to apply for this role. We're interested in people who are exceptional and recognised research experts, with strong, demonstrable, tracked records of delivering impactful results and changes in craft, culture and impact in organisations: As Lead User Researcher - Quantitative, we are interested in people who can demonstrate: significant experience designing and conducting high-quality, complex quantitative UX research, including comparative and experimental approaches, with strong applied understanding of causal reasoning, experimental design, and statistical inference, and demonstrated expertise applying methods informed by psychology, behavioural science, or HCI in real-world product and service delivery contexts experience of leading and developing quantitative research capability, including training and mentoring researchers and embedding ethical, high-quality research standards and best practice. Demonstrates leadership maturity through reflective practice and continuous improvements a proven track record of shaping agendas and delivering high-impact research that has changed product, service or strategic decisions, direction, or prioritisation at senior level proven ability to develop user behaviour models or segmentation that explain meaningful differences between users, and to use quantitative research to amplify qualitative insight at scale where it adds value experience working as part of a senior or multidisciplinary leadership team, building trusted relationships and contributing to collective decision-making through a whole-system perspective that balances user evidence with product, technical, policy, operational, and business considerations strong collaborative and leadership capability, including working closely with researchers and other data professions, and leading through practice by training and developing quantitative UX research skills in others while remaining hands-on in delivery strong analytical and synthesis skills, going beyond descriptive analysis to uncover underlying insights, root causes, impacts, and trade-offs, and actively communicate and share research learnings as clear, actionable recommendations with teams, and senior and non-technical stakeholders experience adapting methods and approaches to organisational contexts, constraints and maturity, creatively using available data and tools, and applying high levels of professional judgement and resilience to navigate complexity and uncertainty with a tenacious, impact-oriented approach that enables positive change

Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer Crawley, West Sussex 50,000 - 60,000 A well-established and growing consultancy is looking to appoint a Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer to join their team in Crawley. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to take on a leadership role, managing complex projects while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the continued growth of the business. The Role As a Principal Geoenvironmental Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering and overseeing a wide range of contaminated land and ground investigation projects. You will be responsible for both technical delivery and project management, ensuring high-quality outputs and strong client relationships. Key Responsibilities Leading and managing geoenvironmental and contaminated land projects from inception to completion Designing and overseeing site investigations, including soil and groundwater sampling Producing and reviewing technical reports (Phase 1, Phase 2, remediation strategies, verification reports) Providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and consultants Managing client relationships and supporting business development activities Liaising with regulators and stakeholders, including Local Authorities and the Environment Agency Financial and commercial management of projects, including budgeting and invoicing Requirements Degree in Geology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline Significant experience within geoenvironmental consultancy Strong knowledge of UK contaminated land legislation and guidance Proven experience managing projects and leading teams Excellent report writing and communication skills Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant professional body (e.g. ICE, CIWEM, Geological Society) Full UK driving licence What's on Offer Competitive salary and performance-related bonus Clear progression pathway to Associate level Flexible working options Generous annual leave and pension scheme Ongoing professional development and support with chartership If you're looking to take the next step in your career and play a leading role within a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.

When explaining difficult concepts such as air resistance can you avoid the lesson being a 'drag'? As a teacher of science, would you describe yourself as a force to be reckoned with? Do you create 'Wonder' in your science lessons, just like Auggie does? TeacherActive is proud to be working a range of secondary schools across Dartford & the surrounding area; We are seeking outstanding teachers of Science for day-to-day cover. You ll be working alongside teachers in well-established & supportive Science Depts. Working in well-resourced subject areas, with specialist labatrories. You will be teaching students in Year 7 through to Year 11; Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. We are looking for a Teacher of Scinece, who can idelaly offer Physics; with a specialist degree in Physics or an associated subject area. Other science specialisms will be considered and are welcome to apply. You will be working across both Key Stage 3 / KS3 & Key Stage 4 / KS4, including exam preparation for GCSEs, work is set by the department unless you are working in a long-term capacity. You will initially cover short term absence or fulfill the role of a teacher who is absent for a week or two. The role will be paramount in helping students achieve expected results at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4; offering continuity for students when their usual teacher is absent. Many of these roles can lead to a longer term position and even a permanent opportunity for the right candidate! The successful Teacher of Science will have: - QTS with a degree in Physics or a related subject (Other science specialsims are welcome to apply) - ECTs also welcome to apply - Experience teaching Science up to Year 11 GCSE: Key Stage 4 / KS4 - Excellent planning, classroom management & behaviour management strategies In return for the above, you can expect to receive: - A dedicated team of consultants available to support your application & onboarding process - CPD courses and certificates as part of our My-Progression brand - Market leading rates of pay, paying to scale from day one of a long-term booking - Referral scheme Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend - Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax & National Insurance, meaning there is no messing around with admin charges coming out of your salary! If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. Email: (url removed) Tel: (phone number removed) All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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

Science Teacher / Science ECT In the heart of Redbridge an 'Outstanding' Secondary School are on the hunt for a Science Teacher / Science ECT for a Septemberr 2026 start. This is a permanent, and full-time contract. The Head Teacher is looking for an ambitious Science Teacher / Science ECT who is keen to add value to an expanding Science Department. The school is renowned for their supportive SLT, and impressive Progress 8 results across all subjects. Why would you want to work at this remarkable School? Head Teacher is a natural leader, works with staff, not against them. When she left her previous School, the following year - 66% of staff left. Feeder School for two high achieving Sixth Forms KS3-5 £2,000 Bonus (Per Year) Moving away from the standard "death by PP" (Good questioning & modeling is a must) Abundance of additional support for pupils (to benefit staff) Huge TLR opportunities Good work life balance! Modern marking policy (you don't take any work home) Can leave work at 3:30pm! & much much more! Experienced Science Teachers can take on a TLR such as KS3 Coordinator, Pastoral Responsibility and more. Newly Qualified Science Teachers (NQT) will be enrolled onto the schools very own bespoke ECT induction, as well as work alongside a range of young & experienced Science Teachers. Does this sound like the Science Teacher / Science ECT for you? If so, please read on below to find out further information! JOB DESCRIPTION Science Teacher / Science ECT Inspiring and motivating the younger generation Working alongside a team of fantastic Science Teachers TLR Opportunities: KS3 Coordinator and Pastoral Responsibilities ECTs welcome: 1:1 Mentor, bespoke ECT induction, In & out of house training and more September 2026 start - Full Time & Permanent MPS1-UPS3 - £39,571 - £59,135 + TLR (Size depending on experience) Located in the Borough of Redbridge PERSON SPECIFICATION Must have UK QTS or be in the process of gaining Strong academics across the board - Degree, A Levels and GCSEs Must be meeting the 8 Teaching Standards to a 'Good or Outstanding' level You must be able to work as part of a large team of Science Teachers Must be willing to listen to feedback SCHOOL DETAILS Graded 'Outstanding' in latest Ofsted report Impressive Progress 8 results Modern & creative facilities throughout Impeccable behavior throughout the School Plenty of additional support in class from graduate Teaching Assistants Good Tube Links - Redbridge Carpark onsite If you are interested in this Science Teacher / Science ECT opportunity , interviews & lesson observations can be arranged immediately Apply for this Science Teacher / Science ECT opportunity by sending your CV to Ryan at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)! Science Teacher / Science ECT INDT

Science ECT Islington September 2026 A high-performing, well-established secondary school in Islington is seeking a driven Science ECT to join its thriving department from September 2026. This Science ECT role offers the opportunity to train within a school recognised for strong academic outcomes, inclusive practice, and a clear commitment to developing early career teachers. Join a supportive and structured ECT programme tailored for a Science ECT , including weekly mentoring and reduced timetable Work within a well-resourced Science department with modern labs and strong technician support Excellent CPD provision, enabling a Science ECT to progress rapidly through the early stages of teaching Inner London M1 M2 salary with clear progression opportunities for a successful Science ECT A diverse pupil cohort of over 1,200 students, with around 30% identified as SEN and approximately 8% with EHCPs Strong Progress 8 scores above national average, with Science outcomes consistently high at GCSE A culture of high expectations, behaviour consistency, and strong SLT presence across the school in Islington Plan and deliver engaging Science lessons across KS3 and KS4 as a Science ECT Build subject knowledge and pedagogy with the support of experienced practitioners Use assessment data effectively to support pupil progress Contribute to intervention strategies to support SEN and high-attaining pupils Work collaboratively within the department and wider school community in Islington UK QTS (or on track to achieve) for this Science ECT position Strong academic background in a Science-related degree Commitment to high standards and continuous professional development Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff A genuine passion for becoming an outstanding Science ECT This Science ECT opportunity in Islington is ideal for a trainee teacher seeking a well-supported start within a high-achieving and inclusive environment. Ribbons & Reeves are London s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Science ECT in Islington . For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves . We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Science ECT role. INDTEACH

Science ECT Newham September 2026 Are you a Science ECT looking to begin your teaching career in Newham within a high-performing and academically ambitious secondary school? This permanent Science ECT role from September 2026 offers the opportunity to teach KS3 KS4 Science, with KS5 available, in a setting known for exceptional outcomes and a clear focus on academic success. This school achieves outstanding academic results , with a Progress 8 score consistently above +0.6 and a very high proportion of students securing grades 5 9 at GCSE, particularly in the sciences. A-Level uptake across Biology, Chemistry and Physics is exceptionally strong, with many students progressing to competitive university courses in STEM fields. The Science department is large, well-structured, and supported by specialist laboratories and a clearly sequenced curriculum. Science ECT September 2026 Newham Inner London salary £40,317 £62,496 (MPS/UPS) • Teach Science across KS3 KS4, with KS5 opportunities available • Exceptional GCSE and A-Level outcomes in all three sciences • Access to modern laboratories and high-quality specialist equipment • Well-sequenced curriculum focused on knowledge retention and exam success • Structured ECT programme with weekly mentoring and reduced timetable • Access to national Science networks and subject-specific CPD • High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement across the school As a Science ECT, you will: • Deliver high-quality lessons that secure strong academic outcomes • Develop subject knowledge through a structured ECT programme • Use assessment effectively to monitor progress and address gaps • Contribute to departmental planning and curriculum delivery The successful candidate will: • Hold UK QTS and a Science-related degree • Demonstrate strong subject knowledge across Biology, Chemistry or Physics • Be an ambitious ECT keen to develop in a high-performing environment • Show commitment to achieving strong outcomes for all pupils If you are a Science ECT seeking a permanent role in Newham from September 2026, this is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in a school with exceptional results and a clear pathway for professional development. Ribbons & Reeves are London s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Science Teacher in Newham . For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves . We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Science Teacher role.

Buyer Bridgend CF31 35-38,000 Commutable from Bridgend, Cardiff, Porthcawl, Pencoed, Pontyclun, Port Talbot, Maesteg, Caerphilly, Pyle, Margam, Briton Ferry Benefits:- 25 Days + Bank Holidays Company Pension Company sick pay Career progression opportunities Early finish on Fridays This is a great opportunity for a Buyer to join well established business who have recently won new contracts and are looking to expand their product into new markets. This role would be well suited to an experienced procurement professional or a buyer who has experience of working in a fast paced environment, working with MRP systems and working on contracts with suppliers. This is a business who are part of a larger group, so can offer excellent long term professional and career development opportunities. Roles and Responsibilities: Negotiate cost-effective supply contracts and service level agreement Monitor and improve supplier performance against agreed targets Manage direct and indirect procurement to ensure continuity of supply Collaborate with planning to align material forecasts with demand Optimise inventory levels while minimising risk of stockouts Report on key KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance and stock levels Drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives year on year Requirements Proven experience as a Buyer in a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing environment Strong negotiation and supplier management skills Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (Dynamics 365, NAV, SAP or similar) Highly analytical, numerical and detail-oriented Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills 27027/900 Suitable candidates should apply immediately by calling Jack Lavis for this vacancy - on (phone number removed) or by sending your CV directly to him at (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Science 2ic Islington September 2026 An ambitious and driven Science 2ic is required for a high-performing secondary school in Islington from September 2026. This heavily oversubscribed school is known locally for its exceptional academic outcomes, particularly at GCSE and A-Level, alongside a calm, purposeful learning environment. With a strong reputation for STEM excellence and a Sixth Form that continues to grow, the Science 2ic will join a department central to the school s success, working within a highly collaborative leadership structure. Permanent Science 2ic role in Islington on Inner London M3 UPS3 Join a nationally recognised school with Progress 8 consistently well above average and a large proportion of pupils achieving grades 7 9 in Science Work within a collaborative model with multiple Science 2ic colleagues, sharing responsibility across Biology, Chemistry and Physics Excellent CPD and leadership development, with many middle leaders progressing internally Modern, well-equipped laboratories and a strong emphasis on practical Science Highly supportive senior leadership team with a clear focus on staff wellbeing and manageable workload The Science 2ic will support the leadership of a large and successful Science faculty teaching across KS3 KS5, including a thriving Sixth Form The school has over 1,200 pupils on roll, with approximately 20% identified as SEND and a smaller cohort with EHCPs As Science 2ic, you will work closely with other 2iCs to drive curriculum planning, assessment and intervention strategies The Science 2ic will play a key role in maintaining exceptional outcomes, with Science results consistently above national benchmarks Opportunity to teach A-Level classes within this Science 2ic position The successful Science 2ic will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of pupil progress Previous experience with additional responsibility is desirable for this Science 2ic role The Science 2ic must demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, leadership potential and the ability to work collaboratively A commitment to high expectations and inclusive practice is essential for this Science 2ic role in Islington This Science 2ic opportunity is ideal for a motivated teacher ready to take the next step within one of the most sought-after schools in Islington . Ribbons & Reeves are London s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all level s secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Science 2ic in Islington . For other roles like this, check out our website, search Ribbons & Reeves . We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Science 2ic role. INDHOT

Biology Specialist Haringey September 2026 A forward-thinking, academically driven secondary school in Haringey is seeking an exceptional Biology Specialist to join their thriving Science faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Biology Specialist role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, renowned for its evidence-based teaching culture, ambitious scientific curriculum, and genuine commitment to developing talented practitioners within a high-performing department. About the School This Haringey secondary school has cultivated a strong and well-deserved reputation for Science education, with Biology provision that consistently delivers excellent outcomes at GCSE and beyond. The department embraces a mastery-led approach to curriculum design, with sequenced, knowledge-rich lessons that build conceptual understanding progressively from KS3 through to KS4. The school's diverse and academically ambitious community brings genuine richness to topics spanning ecology, genetics, and human biology - making this an especially rewarding environment for a committed Biology Specialist. Behaviour is underpinned by firm, respectful whole-school expectations, and enrichment activities including biology field trips, dissection workshops, and medical careers programmes reflect the department's commitment to inspiring the next generation of scientists. What the School Offers A well-resourced Science faculty with dedicated lab technician support and modern practical facilities Subject-specific CPD including access to national Biology networks and university research partnerships A collaborative departmental culture with shared planning, peer observation, and genuinely manageable workloads Enthusiastic, intellectually curious pupils drawn from a vibrant and diverse North London community Clear internal progression routes for practitioners looking to move into middle leadership over time The Role As a Biology Specialist, you will plan and deliver high-quality, practical, and intellectually stimulating Biology lessons across KS3 and KS4, using your subject expertise to bring complex concepts to life with clarity and precision. You will analyse assessment data to identify and address gaps in pupil understanding, contribute to curriculum sequencing and resource development within the Science department, and play an active role in enrichment and careers provision that broadens pupil ambition. Establishing strong, respectful relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues will be a natural extension of your practice as a Biology Specialist in this school. What the School is Looking For This permanent Biology Specialist position will suit candidates who: Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or are in the final stages of completing a UK-recognised teacher training programme Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Biology or a closely related life sciences discipline, ideally from a Russell Group or similarly well-regarded institution Can point to solid classroom experience within a UK secondary school setting, whether through placements, an ECT year, or a permanent teaching post Show clear evidence of well-planned, structured lessons that have produced measurable improvements in pupil outcomes Are comfortable and effective within a structured whole-school behaviour framework Are fully entitled to work in the UK - this school is not in a position to offer visa sponsorship ECT applicants with a strong Biology specialism are warmly encouraged to apply, provided formal UK teacher training has been completed or is nearing completion. Salary & Contract Inner London MPS: £40,317 to £52,300, with UPS up to £62,496. TLR opportunities may be available for candidates who demonstrate a clear readiness to contribute to departmental leadership or curriculum development. Biology specialists are among the most sought-after Science teachers in London, and this Haringey school offers a genuinely compelling environment in which to build a long-term career. If you are a dedicated Biology Specialist looking for a permanent Secondary Teaching Opportunity where your expertise will be valued, your practice developed, and your ambitions supported, we would very much like to hear from you. Ribbons & Reeves is one of London's leading Education Recruitment agencies. We specialise in helping teachers secure long-term and permanent roles like this Biology Specialist position in Haringey. For more opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online or get in touch today - we're here to support your next step. Biology Specialist September 2026 INDTEACH

Science Teacher Ealing September Are you a Science Teacher with a specialism in Chemistry or Physics looking for a school where your subject is well supported and outcomes are strong? A high-performing and well-established secondary school in Ealing is looking to appoint a Science Teacher for a September start. The school has a strong academic reputation and places real emphasis on Science, with consistently solid results and a clear focus on high-quality teaching and learning. School & Science Teacher Role Overview: Large, mixed secondary school with a strong reputation locally Diverse and ambitious student cohort Well-equipped laboratories and dedicated science facilities Science Teacher role teaching Chemistry and Physics across KS3 KS4 (KS5 available) Inner London MPS1 UPS3 As a Science Teacher you will be joining a well-structured and supportive department where schemes of work are clear and resources are shared across the team. This allows teachers to focus on delivering engaging and effective lessons. The department has a strong focus on practical science alongside building secure subject knowledge. Pupils are generally motivated, and behaviour is well managed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment. There is a strong sense of collaboration within the department, with staff working closely together to maintain high standards. Teachers benefit from regular CPD and there are opportunities for progression for those looking to take on additional responsibility. Early Career Teachers are well supported through a structured induction programme, while experienced teachers are encouraged to contribute to the ongoing development of the curriculum and department. The successful Science Teacher will be confident across both specialisms, organised in their approach and committed to delivering high-quality teaching. Applications are welcomed from both ECTs and experienced teachers . If you are a Science Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Ealing this September, apply today to learn more. Science Teacher September 2026 Ealing INDTEACH