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SOC CoordinatorLocation: Stevenage(Hybrid Working Available)Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (If successful we will sponsor you through SC clearance)Hourly rate - £80 per hour Inside IR35Contract - 12 Months (Extension Likely) About the Opportunity Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment, supporting some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical programmes. As part of continued investment in cyber security capability, they are seeking a SOC Coordinator to support the ongoing growth and maturity of their Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is a fantastic opportunity for a cyber security professional with a background in SOC leadership, cyber governance, information security management, risk & compliance, or security operations to play a key role in strengthening operational resilience and cyber defence capabilities. The Role Reporting into the SOC leadership team, you will act as a key operational and governance lead, helping coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Security Operations Centre while driving security improvement initiatives across the wider business. Responsibilities • Deputising for the SOC Manager when required., • Coordinating the ongoing maturity and development of cyber security capabilities., • Delivering security working groups and tracking remediation activities through to completion., • Supporting the resilience and effectiveness of a 24/7 security operations function., • Assisting with SOC recruitment, onboarding and team development activities., • Managing responses for audits, compliance reviews and assurance activities., • Supporting cyber risk management, governance and security policy implementation., • Coordinating security documentation, standards and operating procedures., • Working closely with cyber security, infrastructure, risk and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement., • Providing oversight of security-related change activities and ensuring appropriate cyber due diligence has been completed.About You We are interested in speaking with candidates from backgrounds such as: • SOC Team Lead, • SOC Manager, • SOC Coordinator, • Cyber Security Governance & Assurance, • Information Security Manager, • Security Risk & Compliance Manager, • Security Operations Manager, • Defence, Aerospace or Critical National Infrastructure Cyber Security You will ideally have experience in: • ISO27001 and security compliance frameworks, • Risk management and risk treatment processes, • Vulnerability management principles, • Audit preparation and evidence gathering, • Security policies, procedures and governance, • Incident response processes, • Stakeholder management and leadership, • Delivering security improvements within complex organisations For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply today or contact us directly. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Trainee Contract Manager Location: SG1 4QX - Stevenage, Hertfordshire Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours:40 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00 About us: Garrard Building and Construction Ltd is a family run construction company established in 1946. The Company specialises in building repair and renovation to domestic and commercial properties within an approximate 50-mile radius of our offices in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. We are a specialist construction and property repair company delivering insured building repairs on behalf of insurers, loss adjusters, housing providers, and private clients. Our projects range from minor reinstatement works to major property repairs following subsidence, fire, flood, escape of water, impact, and other insured events. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality repairs, excellent customer service, and efficient project management. About the Role: The Assistant Contract Manager will provide administrative, operational, and project support to multiple Contract Managers and repair teams across a portfolio of insured building repair projects. The role is ideal for an organised and proactive individual looking to develop a career in construction management, insurance reinstatement, and project delivery. The successful candidate will assist in coordinating projects from instruction through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the required quality standards while maintaining excellent communication with clients, customers, subcontractors and suppliers. Career Development This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop within a growing construction business, with progression opportunities into Contract Management, Project Management, Surveying, or Operations Management roles. Main Duties & Responsibilities: Contract & Project Support • Provide day-to-day support to Contract Managers across multiple live projects, • Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating repair works, • Monitor project progress and update internal management systems, • Support the preparation of work programmes and project documentation, • Assist in managing project costs and monitoring budgets, • Help ensure projects are completed within agreed timescales and service level agreements Client & Stakeholder Communication • Act as a point of contact for clients, customers, loss adjusters, and subcontractors, • Provide regular updates regarding project progress, • Respond to customer queries and assist in resolving issues promptly, • Support the management of customer expectations throughout the repair process Commercial & Administrative Duties • Raise purchase orders and subcontractor instructions, • Assist with valuations, variations, and invoicing processes, • Maintain accurate project records and documentation, • Support the preparation of reports and performance data, • Ensure all project files are up to date and compliant Health, Safety & Compliance • Assist in ensuring projects comply with company health and safety procedures, • Maintain records relating to risk assessments, method statements, and site documentation, • Support compliance with company policies, insurance requirements, and industry regulations, • Promote safe working practices across all projects Operational Support • Assist with general project administration, • Assist with material ordering and delivery schedules, • Support site inspections and quality control processes where required, • Work collaboratively with all other team members About you: Essential • Previous experience in an administrative, coordinator, assistant project management, or construction support role, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • Excellent communication and customer service abilities, • Good IT skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Full UK driving licence Desirable • Experience within construction, property maintenance, facilities management, or insurance reinstatement, • Knowledge of insured building repairs and claims processes, • Understanding of construction contracts and project management principles, • Experience using job management or construction software systems Personal Attributes • Professional and customer-focused, • Proactive and willing to learn, • Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, • Strong problem-solving skills, • Adaptable and capable of working in a fast-paced environment, • Positive attitude with a commitment to delivering excellent service Benefits: The benefits package includes a standard entitlement of 20 days paid holiday per year (in addition to the 8 UK Bank and Public holidays) and access to a pension scheme following a qualifying period. Please click the APPLY button to send your CVand Cover Letter for this role. The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment and harassment on the grounds of all the 'protected characteristics' as identified by the Equality Act 2010. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Project Coordinator, Site Administrator, Construction Planner, Insurance Reinstatement, Property Maintenance Coordinator, Assistant Contracts Manager, Building Repair Coordination, Works Scheduler, Subcontractor Management, Claims Handling, Construction Admin, Facilities Coordinator, Project Support Assistant, RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements), and Building Services Coordinator may also be considered for this role.

Vacancy Summary\n\nJob Title: Bid Writer\n\nJob Type: Permanent\n\nJob Ref: #1387\n\nLocation: Hertfordshire\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nSalary: c£50k basic plus competitive package\n\nCompany & Project: A successful regional main contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure & Residential sectors, are seeking to recruit an experienced and effective Bid Writer to join their Pre Construction team, based in Hertfordshire. \n\nOur client has a strong order book already secured and they are continuing to target new business and add further resource in their pre-construction team.\n\nDuties & Responsibilities:\n\nWrite persuasive, high-quality responses for PQQs, tenders, and proposals.\n\nAssist business development with scheme research, pipeline tracking, and event management.\n\nFacilitate workshops to develop winning strategies and establish and align cohesive win themes across all submission documents.\n\nShare best practices and innovative ideas to improve submission standards.\n\nConsult with the wider project team to capture and develop technical inputs and to prepare bespoke CVs and project profiles.\n\nAttend site visits to inform the technical delivery and bid strategy.\n\nReview and edit team contributions for consistency, style, and logic.\n\nManage internal milestones to ensure documents are ready for external review.\n\nPrepare teams for mid-tender interviews and post-tender presentations.\n\nIncorporate feedback and refinements into final documentation.\n\nEnsure all submissions satisfy mandatory requirements and timeframes.\n\nMaintain a database of model answers, case studies, and feedback.\n\nDesirable Experience:\n\n5 years+ experience as Bid Writer for a Main Contractor. \nGood knowledge of construction management process and techniques.\nPrevious roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. \nQualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. Degree qualified or HNC or comparable qualification. \n\nApplication Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.\n\nServices advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business

SOC Coordinator Location: Stevenage(Hybrid Working Available) Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (If successful we will sponsor you through SC clearance) Hourly rate - £80 per hour Inside IR35 Contract - 12 Months (Extension Likely) About the Opportunity Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment, supporting some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical programmes. As part of continued investment in cyber security capability, they are seeking a SOC Coordinator to support the ongoing growth and maturity of their Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is a fantastic opportunity for a cyber security professional with a background in SOC leadership, cyber governance, information security management, risk & compliance, or security operations to play a key role in strengthening operational resilience and cyber defence capabilities. The Role Reporting into the SOC leadership team, you will act as a key operational and governance lead, helping coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Security Operations Centre while driving security improvement initiatives across the wider business. Responsibilities Deputising for the SOC Manager when required. Coordinating the ongoing maturity and development of cyber security capabilities. Delivering security working groups and tracking remediation activitie...

Location: Stevenage (Hybrid Working Available) Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (If successful we will sponsor you through SC clearance) Hourly rate: £80 per hour Inside IR35 Contract: 12 Months (Extension Likely) Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment, supporting some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical programmes. As part of continued investment in cyber security capability, they are seeking a SOC Coordinator to support the ongoing growth and maturity of their Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is a fantastic opportunity for a cyber security professional with a background in SOC leadership, cyber governance, information security management, risk & compliance, or security operations to play a key role in strengthening operational resilience and cyber defence capabilities. Reporting into the SOC leadership team, you will act as a key operational and governance lead, helping coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Security Operations Centre while driving security improvement initiatives across the wider business. • Deputising for the SOC Manager when required., • Coordinating the ongoing maturity and development of cyber security capabilities., • Delivering security working groups and tracking remediation activities through to completion., • Supporting the resilience and effectiveness of a 24/7 security operations function., • Assisting with SOC recruitment, onboarding and team development activities., • Managing responses for audits, compliance reviews and assurance activities., • Supporting cyber risk management, governance and security policy implementation., • Coordinating security documentation, standards and operating procedures., • Working closely with cyber security, infrastructure, risk and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement., • Providing oversight of security-related change activities and ensuring appropriate cyber due diligence has been completed. We are interested in speaking with candidates from backgrounds such as: • SOC Team Lead, • SOC Manager, • SOC Coordinator, • Cyber Security Governance & Assurance, • Information Security Manager, • Security Risk & Compliance Manager, • Security Operations Manager, • Defence, Aerospace or Critical National Infrastructure Cyber Security You will ideally have experience in: • ISO27001 and security compliance frameworks, • Risk management and risk treatment processes, • Vulnerability management principles, • Audit preparation and evidence gathering, • Security policies, procedures and governance, • Incident response processes, • Stakeholder management and leadership, • Delivering security improvements within complex organisations For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply today or contact us directly. #J-18808-Ljbffr

SOC Coordinator Location: Stevenage (Hybrid Working Available) Security Clearance: Must be eligible for UK Security Clearance (If successful we will sponsor you through SC clearance) Hourly rate: £80 per hour Inside IR35 Contract – 12 Months (Extension Likely) Our client is a leading engineering and technology organisation operating within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment, supporting some of the UK's most complex and mission‑critical programmes. As part of continued investment in cyber security capability, they are seeking a SOC Coordinator to support the ongoing growth and maturity of their Security Operations Centre (SOC). This is a fantastic opportunity for a cyber security professional with a background in SOC leadership, cyber governance, information security management, risk & compliance, or security operations to play a key role in strengthening operational resilience and cyber defence capabilities. Reporting into the SOC leadership team, you will act as a key operational and governance lead, helping coordinate the day‑to‑day operation of the Security Operations Centre while driving security improvement initiatives across the wider business. • Deputising for the SOC Manager when required., • Coordinating the ongoing maturity and development of cyber security capabilities., • Delivering security working groups and tracking remediation activities through to completion., • Supporting the resilience and effectiveness of a 24/7 security operations function., • Assisting with SOC recruitment, onboarding and team development activities., • Managing responses for audits, compliance reviews and assurance activities., • Supporting cyber risk management, governance and security policy implementation., • Coordinating security documentation, standards and operating procedures., • Working closely with cyber security, infrastructure, risk and business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement., • Providing oversight of security‑related change activities and ensuring appropriate cyber due diligence has been completed. We are interested in speaking with candidates from the following backgrounds: • SOC Team Lead, • SOC Manager, • SOC Coordinator, • Cyber Security Governance & Assurance, • Information Security Manager, • Security Risk & Compliance Manager, • Security Operations Manager, • Defence, Aerospace or Critical National Infrastructure Cyber Security You will ideally have experience in: • ISO27001 and security compliance frameworks, • Risk management and risk treatment processes, • Vulnerability management principles, • Audit preparation and evidence gathering, • Security policies, procedures and governance, • Incident response processes, • Stakeholder management and leadership, • Delivering security improvements within complex organisations For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please apply today or contact us directly. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a Bid Coordinator on an initial 6 month contract, with very high prospect of extension. This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Bid Coordinator, Bid Manager, Bid Specialist or Bid Writer. An Engineering background would be great. A background of working in the Defence or Aerospace industry would be great. Rate: £50 per hourOvertime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will be 2 or 3 days per week onsite. Duration: 6 Months with very likely prospect of extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term. IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)Interview process: One stage video interview Bid Coordinator Job Description:The Test Equipment New Business Support (TE NBS) role will form part of a small team working within an international ‘Test Equipment Design/delivery’ function, developing test solutions for domestic/internal and export customers. The UK test equipment team works very closely with international colleagues in France.Responsibilities: The purpose of this role is to support the Test Equipment bidding team to produce technical costed proposals for all the UK delivered test solutions, for Development, Production and Export. This includes liaising with the design/technical teams and ‘subject matter experts’ to provide technical costed proposals to the UK programs, ensuring consistency and delivery on-time. This role will support multi-programme demands ensuring we meet the bid delivery timescales and programme objectives. This role has responsibility to ensure contribution to the growing team delivery of these bids on-time, on-quality and on-cost to meet the programme needs.Generation and compilation of UK bid costs from multi-disciplined areas of the business (including an international supplied cost-base). Subsequent generation of the technical costed proposals and where required presentation to the UK programs.Accountability for ensuring the UK bid team make quick, informed decisions and taking initiative in the face of evolving project requirements and unexpected disruptions.Working as part of the small UK team, taking direction from the New Business Manager, to generate the cost data and subsequent presentation material,Manage the configuration control of the bidding data, with data entry into the Data Management Systems tools (Matrix, JIRA, Primavera etc. • all training to be provided).Maintain cross-functional alignment – acting as a bridge between internal customers to Hardware Design, Software Design, Procurement, Quality, manufacturing etc. to keep workflows co-ordinated and avoid bottlenecks.Maintain positive working relationships with Key Interfaces & stakeholders and to promote the Test Equipment function. Engage with, manage and motivate all interfaces, both programs, peers and subject matter experts for successful outcomes.Manage the achievement of schedule adherence and delivery of (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through the execution of the bidding/planning process.Provide advice and support to test equipment and program teams and stakeholders, detailing best practiceIdentifying and supporting opportunities for improvement.Generating and developing documentation, reports, plans and communications. Delivery, presentation and reporting to an International test equipment leadership team.Promote and support the international Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx). Key Performance IndicatorsManaging the compilation of multiple bid deliveries to programs, OT, OC, OQ.Working to company processes ensuring configuration control and data management using IT tools/systems.Maintaining positive working relationships with Key program interfaces, stakeholders, and Test Equipment leadership teamsBalancing Short term delivery deadlines with long term strategic goals Skillset/experience required:Compilation of bid data sourced from technical subject matter experts into standardised bid pro forma.Ability to communicate with different areas and levels of the business. Liaising and interfacing with the bid requesting customers (internal programs), technical teams, subject matter experts, and test equipment leadership teams.Use of common office tools (Excel, Word. PowerPoint etc.)Experience within an engineering discipline and knowledge of a product ‘through life’ design life-cycle (concept, development, Integration & validation, delivery, support etc.) ideal but not essentialPrimavera experience ideal but not essential.Ability to work at the Stevenage site (flexible dynamic working arrangements available with ‘Working from Home’ part time option, preferably with 2-3 days minimum a week on-site at Stevenage (more initially to facilitate training etc.).Flexibility to support occasional short term travel (1 or 2 nights), with ability to support at other company site visits at Bolton UK and Paris France, should a need arise.Some international travel to France may be required – the ability to speak French is not essential.Training on bidding process and IT tools will be provided as needed

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Bid Writer Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1387 Location: Hertfordshire Start Date: ASAP Salary: c£50k basic plus competitive package Company & Project: A successful regional main contractor operating in the Commercial, Education, Healthcare, Leisure & Residential sectors, are seeking to recruit an experienced and effective Bid Writer to join their Pre Construction team, based in Hertfordshire. Our client has a strong order book already secured and they are continuing to target new business and add further resource in their pre-construction team. Duties & Responsibilities: Write persuasive, high-quality responses for PQQs, tenders, and proposals. Assist business development with scheme research, pipeline tracking, and event management. Facilitate workshops to develop winning strategies and establish and align cohesive win themes across all submission documents. Share best practices and innovative ideas to improve submission standards. Consult with the wider project team to capture and develop technical inputs and to prepare bespoke CVs and project profiles. Attend site visits to inform the technical delivery and bid strategy. Review and edit team contributions for consistency, style, and logic. Manage internal milestones to ensure documents are ready for external review. Prepare teams for mid-tender interviews and post-tender presentations. Incorporate feedback and refinements into final documentation. Ensure all submissions satisfy mandatory requirements and timeframes. Maintain a database of model answers, case studies, and feedback. Desirable Experience: 5 years+ experience as Bid Writer for a Main Contractor. Good knowledge of construction management process and techniques. Previous roles: Bid Writer OR Assistant Bid Manager OR Senior Bid Writer OR Bid Coordinator OR Senior Bid Coordinator. Qualifications & Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project packages. Degree qualified or HNC or comparable qualification. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Bid Writer position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through to Jess Quinn; where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

As an 'Bid/Offload Coordinator' you'll support the Bid and Offload teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality Salary: Up to £40,500 (depending on experience) Location: Stevenage Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working - such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient. This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. We are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 2 or 3 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days. Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity: We are Electronics Engineering. We are growing, dedicated, and we work as a team to deliver our projects. As an 'Bid/Offload Coordinator' you'll support the Bid and Offload teams to deliver our projects to time, cost and quality.This role flexes across bid management and Offload supply chain management, often blending both dependant on business needs. It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager. There are creative opportunities in MBDA, for example, to take part in outreach representing Electronics Engineering in your community and becoming in involved in women-in-engineering events. What we're looking for from you: We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking. Candidates will ideally be able to demonstrate: Some demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development A solid track record of experience working within an engineering, manufacturing or purchasing context A good grasp of project management fundamentals Stakeholder management experience Personable approachable good attitude Organisation and management experience Knowledge of project management and how offload or bid fits into the lifecycle Ability to manipulate data in Excel Basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience would be beneficial.Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - we can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role. Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more... We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDAUK), Instagram (MBDAUK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-SD1