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Your Impact Due to continued growth within a number of our business areas, we have a requirement for additional Project Engineering Leads within the Integrated Sensing and Protection (ISP) Line of Business (LoB) within Leonardo Electronics UK. Within this LoB, the projects are diverse and exciting. There are a large number of projects in various stages of their lifecycle from new core product development, business capture, customer-funded projects and in service support contracts. Within ISP, we work on a wide variety of technologies, but we are primarily looking to fill roles to lead our projects based around our Precision Guidance products. Project Engineering Leads are responsible for the total engineering activity undertaken on a project or portfolio of projects and so manage cross-disciplined engineering teams. The Project Engineering Lead is tasked to ensure that the engineering team delivers a solution that is compliant with the customer technical requirements; contractual requirements; and legislative requirements. Working closely with Project Managers and Project Engineering Manager, the Project Engineering Lead must effectively plan and manage the engineering effort within projects from a performance, schedule and cost perspective. Reporting to a Project Engineering Manager, the Project Engineering Lead contributes to the monthly engineering governance cycle through preparation of engineering status reports. Project Engineering Leads build strong relationships with Engineering Functional Leads to ensure the resourcing plans for their projects are realistic and any issues arising are resolved swiftly. Project Engineering Leads play a key role in business winning activities, coordinating the collection of engineering costs, preparation of engineering plans and holding engineering bid reviews. The role requires a candidate who is self-motivated, proactive and enthusiastic, with strong leadership and communication skills. The ability to foster and develop effective working relationships is key to ensure engineers perform to the levels required of the projects. A strong product design, commercial and business awareness is also essential to ensure that the engineering effort can be managed in the correct context for each given project. Key Responsibility Areas • Project Engineering Leads are responsible for the management of a multi-disciplined engineering team across multiple projects. Working closely with project managers and project engineering managers, they are responsible for delivery of the overall engineering output against time, cost and performance budgets., • Project Engineering Leads are responsible for generating clear and relevant engineering plans, establishing key milestones and identifying risks, opportunities and interdependencies., • Project Engineering Leads are responsible for reviewing the current engineering positions on projects, and adapting plans as required to mitigate risks to either cost, schedule or performance budgets., • Project Engineering Leads are responsible for preparation and communication of monthly engineering status reports for each of their assigned projects into their line manager., • Project Engineering Leads are responsible for the coordination of engineering input into bids as part of the business winning process., • Project Engineering Leads form part of the multi-functional management team for their IPT and may be required to represent engineering on that team at weekly and monthly progress and reporting meetings. What You'll Bring; The following skills and experience are required: • Educated to a degree level in an engineering-related subject (essential), • Previous experience of managing and/or leading multi-disciplined engineering teams (essential), • Strong understanding and proven track record of engineering lifecycles and processes (essential), • Experience of working on the development of hardware electronics, firmware and mechanical based products (desirable), • Experience of collaborating with external partners on development activities (desirable), • Experience of working within the defence or aerospace industry (desirable) Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: ___ Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. • Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year., • Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution., • Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)., • Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme., • Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning., • Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme., • Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more., • Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Team Leader (Day Opportunities) - Papworth Trust is looking for a compassionate and values-driven Team Leader to join their Day Opportunities Service to start as soon as possible in this full-time, permanent role based in Basildon, Essex. This is a newly created opportunity to lead a team within the Day Opportunities service and make a real difference in the lives of adults with profound and multiple disabilities, supporting them to develop independence, engage in meaningful activities, and build relationships within a safe and inclusive environment. Fantastic company benefits include: Competitive Salary: £27,500 per annum Holiday: 33 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part-timers), with an annual leave purchase scheme Pension: Enhanced employer contribution Wellbeing, development & rewards: Health cashback plan, occupational sick pay (after probation), wellbeing and employee assistance support, mental health first aid, and wellbeing discussions, access to training and professional qualifications, Values in Practice recognition awards, tax-saving schemes such as cycle to work, car purchase and pension via salary exchange, and involvement in employee forums and colleague experience groups to ensure your voice is heard About the role: As Team Leader , you will oversee the day-to-day operations, coordination, and delivery of a Day Opportunities centre and community-based activity service for disabled adults, while ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and service quality. You will act as a deputy to the Service Manager when required, supporting operational management, staff development, and service improvement. The role is hands-on, involving direct support to customers where needed, including personal care. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour per week, Monday to Friday (on-site) role. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate the delivery of inclusive, person-centred activities across community and centre-based services, managing staff, volunteers, rotas, recruitment, and development Overseeing facilities, equipment, activity sessions. Ensure customers have appropriate assessments and support plans, delivering tailored activities and promoting choice, independence, and engagement Build and maintain effective relationships with families, carers, professionals, and external organisations, supporting service promotion, networking, and development Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, equality, diversity, GDPR, and organisational policies, acting as Safeguarding Lead and promoting best practice Maintain accurate records and documentation, manage budgets and petty cash, monitor customer progress, and contribute to continuous service improvement About you: As a Team Leader , you will be a compassionate, values-driven individual with a strong understanding of disability and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. You will have previous experience supporting both men and women with mental and physical disabilities in a formal setting, delivering person-centred support, and supervising staff. You will be organised, proactive, and an effective communicator, able to build strong relationships and manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. You will also have strong administrative skills, including maintaining records, monitoring progress, and managing budgets. You will be confident supporting individuals to achieve their goals, including managing challenging behaviour and providing personal care where required. Why Papworth Trust: Papworth Trust is a leading disability charity, working to create a world where disabled people are seen for who they are and can live with equality, choice and independence. Our Day Opportunities Services provide vital support to enable adults with disabilities to live meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives. Additional information: The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check and c andidates must be authorised to work in the UK. Papworth Trust is a Disability Confident employer . We welcome applications from disabled candidates and guarantee interviews to those who meet the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments or alternative formats, please let us know as early as possible. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Team Leader (Day Opportunities) role and would like to be considered, please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you. Please note, face-to-face interviews will take place from 22nd April 2026 . Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this vacancy. No Recruitment agencies please. Additional Keywords: Team Leader, Day Opportunities, Learning Disabilities, Personal Care, Moving & Handling, Makaton, Communication Support, Care Planning, Inclusion, Independence, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Staff Supervision, Community Activities, Person-Centred Support This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the regions Online Job Advertiser on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to work on the behalf of one of our reputable Aerospace clients based in Basildon. You will be part of the Integrated Sensing and Protection line of business, which is a leader in delivering defence electronics, mission critical systems for situational awareness, electronic warfare, communications and surveillance across the land, air and sea domains. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will have the opportunity to build cross-functional relationships and be a positive influence within the project teams to support the future of the business and affect the production process. What you'll do as a Manufacturing Engineer In this role, you will be responsible for developing robust solutions to ensure the smooth transition of our new products from design into production. You will be expected to plan and deliver your own work, across medium term planning horizons and provide complex technical advice to both internal and external customers. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will join the team to develop, improve and support the operations manufacturing processes and equipment enabling world class production of client products. Typical Accountabilities & activities will include • Developing manufacturing processes by studying product requirements researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment understanding feedback from the client operators, conferring with equipment vendors or external suppliers • To prepare for and organise Manufacturing Maturity Reviews, maintain governance through the Lifecycle Management process and create / contribute / review and/or lead Manufacturing Plans • Provide manufacturing decision-making information with resolution proposals by o reviewing production schedules reviewing production labor and material costs estimating future requirements o prepare product and process reports by collecting, analysing, and summarizing information and trends • Ability to resolve complex product and/or production issues & constraints (relieving bottlenecks) on shop floor reacting efficiently to escalation from manufacturing teams • Improve manufacturing efficiency by capacity analysis, simulation planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout • Review manufacturing documentation, can include input to process specific risk assessments, COSHH data, technical reports, specification • Assure product and process quality by designing methods validation/verification of process capabilities establishing standards confirming manufacturing processes • Contribute to failure investigations to know problem-solving techniques (e.g. 8D) • Assure manufacturing data i.e. routings, production plans, control plans and electronic work instructions • Identifying continuous improvement activities to develop skills and competencies within Manufacturing Engineering • Complete improvement and development projects by training and interacting with the organisations' manufacturing engineer community • Promoting a culture of best practice sharing and knowledge exploitation • Mentor, coach and develop more junior members of the team in order to develop overall capability • Providing domain experience in support of customer and user engagement and product road maps • Maintain product and company reputation by complying with government regulations What we need from you • Degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience in role. • In depth understanding of manufacturing processes and principles • Ability to influence and negotiate with others using data and analysis to support line of reasoning • A detailed understanding of the operational framework and business processes • An understanding of cross functional / commercial business processes and their own impact • Ability to take ownership of a work package planning and scheduling own workload and the work of others • Operational understanding of project work and how the work of the team impacts upon other project activities • Demonstrated knowledge and experience of multiple phases of the Product Life Cycle and the associated processes • Experience of peer reviewing the work of others inside a product team and within a sub Engineering Unit and ensuring the resulting actions are implemented • Demonstrated knowledge of the risk / reward process associated with engineering activity informing the activities of a product team and own sub-engineering unit • Ability to communicate concepts in a non-technical way • Confidence and ability to challenge / respond to technical / process issues • Ability to interact effectively with customers and suppliers • Been involved in capability and / or process development, demonstrating an ability to implement a change to working practices It would be nice if you had • Experience developing manufacturing capability and understanding of Industry 4.0 / Smart factory principles You must be eligible for full security clearance. Ongoing contract 37 hours per week If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on 01935 713323 for further information. TPBN1_UKTJ

Interim Estates & Asset Manager Location: Essex - Hybrid Rate: Up to £500/day (dependent on experience) Contract: Interim/Ongoing Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for an experienced Interim Estates and Asset Manager to lead a council's Estates Management service across a varied non-housing property portfolio. This is a key interim post with line management responsibility, oversight of statutory compliance reporting (with support from an in-house H&S function), and ownership of core landlord and tenant and commercial estates activity. You will take a hands-on lead across property events and complex estates issues, deputising for senior leadership when required and ensuring the council's asset and estates function operates effectively, compliantly, and with strong governance. Responsibilities include Lead delivery of the commercial estates management service across the council's non-housing stock Line manage, coach and develop the Estates and Asset team Proactively manage lease and property events (renewals, rent reviews, compliance, valuations as required) Maintain and improve the asset management database, reporting, and case management approach Instruct and manage external consultants and solicitors, including preparation for court where required Handle estates matters including encroachments, title queries, and property inspections/surveys Stakeholder management, including members and internal senior stakeholders Support emergency planning activity when required About you Strong local government estates experience, ideally at manager/team leader level Solid knowledge of Landlord and Tenant legislation and contract law Confident leading teams and managing competing priorities in an interim environment Professional membership (or eligibility) such as RICS or BIFM (or equivalent) Full driving licence and able to travel across the borough/county as required Strong report writing and governance awareness How to Apply Send your CV or get in touch with Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on (phone number removed) or