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We’re Enterprise Mobility. A family-owned, world-class portfolio of brands that includes household names such as Enterprise Rent-A-Car. With a $39 billion turnover and nearly 90,000 team members across 95 countries, we’ve grown from a pioneering idea over 65-years ago, to the global mobility leader we are today. Why join the Management Training Programme? As a Management Trainee, you'll have the freedom and support to explore your leadership potential - and the opportunity to become a branch manager in one of our retail operations in as little as two years. In fact, most of our senior leaders began their careers in this very role - including our current CEO. From day one, we’ll invest in you. You’ll be in a supportive environment where you’ll take on real responsibilities and gain invaluable hands-on experience in customer service, sales, marketing, finance, operations, and more. We work hard and reward hard work Your work will be recognised with performance-based incentives and opportunities for continued promotion. Our unique promote-from-within culture means you can keep your career moving forward without having to change organisations. Award-winning training and development Whether you’re building on existing strengths or developing new ones, your growth is our priority. Through classroom learning, on-the-job training and mentorship, you’ll have the tools and support to take the next step - and the one after that. Responsibilities From your very first day, you’ll be trusted with real responsibility and exposed to all areas of our business. You’ll develop skills in: • Customer Service: deliver exceptional experiences by confidently handling reservations, resolving enquiries, and building rapport with a diverse range of customers., • Sales and Marketing: connect with local business partners, grow your network and develop lasting relationships., • Financial Control and Profitability: understand the financial mechanics of a successful business, including cost control and interpreting profit and loss statements., • Operations and Logistics: learn how to manage a fleet, plan strategically, and drive performance., • A Bachelor’s degree is preferred; however, professional experience can be substituted if applicable., • You must have a full manual UK driving licence, but we do make accommodations for applicants who don’t drive due to a disability.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today’s changing world. Our clients are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients’ needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you’ll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it’s advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you’ll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You’ll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you’ll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We’ll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you’ll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. * Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. * Building, developing and managing a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria. * Act as the key employment tax point of contact for the client. This will include responsibility for quality and risk as well as responding quickly to, and anticipating, client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. * An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures * Experience of managing complex projects. * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You’ll also be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we’re working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you’ll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We’ll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll be someone with: * Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. * Educated up to degree level or CTS. * Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. * Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. * Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. * Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We’ll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm’s key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams’ growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: * Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. * Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. * Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. * Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. * Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. * Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. * Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. * Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. * Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. * Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. * Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues * Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients * Experience of dealing with client senior management * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent * Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We’ll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm’s key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams’ growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: * Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. * Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. * Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. * Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. * Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. * Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. * Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. * Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. * Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. * Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. * Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues * Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients * Experience of dealing with client senior management * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent * Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You’ll be someone with: • An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients, • Experience of dealing with client senior management, • Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, • Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons Working hard and working together, our Tax team thrives on keeping busy. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients’ evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. We’ll help you succeed Our Innovation Tax team covers R&D and Patent Box advice to our clients. We work alongside the firm’s key sector teams. Our people have flexibility in the areas and sectors they cover and are able to support the teams’ growth through their contribution. You will work with great people and great clients in a vibrant and innovative team. So if you’re after a career that will keep you on your toes, we’ll give you the platform and then provide you with the autonomy to drive your career forward. Within this role, you will provide R&D and Patent Box services to a range of clients from small start-ups to major multinationals across all lines of the sector. You will regularly engage with stakeholders at all levels, so it is important that you are able to clearly articulate complex tax issues and develop effective solutions and relationships with clients. You will also: * Provide R&D and Patent Box services to a wide range of clients using resource from a specialist team or via technology tools. * Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. * Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. * Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. * Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm’s quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. * Get involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. * Guide and supervise less experienced colleagues. * Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area. * Challenge current practice – driving improvements and championing change. * Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. * Lead projects of limited scale or complexity. When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. If you can demonstrate the following skills, we can help you go far. We’re looking for someone with: * An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues * Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients * Experience of dealing with client senior management * Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent * Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You’ll be someone with: • An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients, • Experience of dealing with client senior management, • Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, • Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We’ll broaden your horizons BDO’s Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you’re looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you’re looking in the right place. We’ll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You’ll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO’s partners to help businesses effectively. You’ll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You’ll be someone with: • An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues, • Project and staff management experience, • Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients, • Experience of dealing with client senior management, • Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent, • Demonstrable post qualified experience You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.

Job Advertisement: Principal Policy Town Planner - SouthamptonOverview Are you an experienced and driven Town Planner with a passion for shaping policy and delivering impactful projects? We are seeking a Principal Policy Town Planner to join a leading consultancy in Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, influencing policy development and contributing to the growth and sustainability of communities. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead on high-profile planning initiatives, we want to hear from you. Responsibilities As a Principal Policy Town Planner, you will: • Lead the development of planning policy documents, including Local Plans, Neighbourhood Plans, and Supplementary Planning Documents., • Provide expert advice to clients on planning policy matters, ensuring compliance with national and local regulations., • Manage and deliver complex planning projects, from inception to completion, within agreed timelines and budgets., • Undertake research and analysis to support evidence-based policy recommendations., • Represent clients at public consultations, hearings, and examinations., • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and innovative solutions., • A degree in Town Planning, Urban Planning, or a related discipline., • Chartered membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI)., • Extensive experience in planning policy development and project management., • Strong knowledge of UK planning legislation, policy frameworks, and procedures., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively., • Engaging with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored planning advice., • Drafting and reviewing planning policy documents and reports., • Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment., • Attending meetings, workshops, and public consultations to present findings and gather feedback., • Monitoring changes in planning legislation and advising clients on potential impacts., • A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses., • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance., • Opportunities for professional development and career progression., • Access to a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Your Company: A leading engineering business has partnered with the team at NET Recruit on its search for a Sales Engineer to join its growing service division. The organisation is a well-established, supporting a diverse customer base across commercial and industrial sectors. The business offers a fully integrated service model, supplying, renting, servicing, and maintaining equipment for customers requiring both planned and reactive support. This allows clients to benefit from a complete 360-degree solution covering equipment performance, uptime, and long-term operational efficiency.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesWhile in this position your duties may include but are not limited to: • Qualifying remedial leads and proactively contacting customers, • Managing inbound enquiries via phone, email, and shared inboxes, • Sourcing suppliers and negotiating pricing for competitive quotations, • Producing and issuing quotes via CRM with accuracy and strong presentation standards, • Maintaining and developing a sales pipeline through regular CRM updates, • Making outbound calls to support conversion, forecasting, and objection handling, • Processing customer orders via CRM, Field Service, or SAP within authority levels, • Collaborating with service, sales, and customer teams to ensure smooth delivery of works, • Logging service contract and sales opportunities in CRM, • Developing knowledge of refrigeration and temperature control systems, • Providing front-line technical support and identifying remedial opportunities, • Supporting external sales and project teams on cross-business opportunities, • Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, • Delivering timely solutions to support customer satisfaction and repeat business, • Supporting CRM alignment across internal and external teams, • Preparing forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance updates, • Analysing market trends and customer feedback to identify opportunities, • Contributing insights to improve sales strategy and performance, • Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and company standards, • Supporting training, development, and continuous improvement, • Taking ownership of personal performance and development, • Undertaking additional duties as requiredWhat You Will Need to Apply:, • Previous experience in a commercial sales or service-based engineering environment, ideally within HVAC, refrigeration, or a related technical industry, • Strong customer-facing experience with the ability to manage a sales pipeline effectively, • Good understanding of technical service environments and the ability to interpret customer requirements into commercial solutions, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • Confidence in handling customer objections and negotiating outcomes, • Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications, • A proactive and well-organised approach to workload management, • Awareness of health and safety principles within industrial environmentsWhat You Will Get in Return:The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, depending on experience, along with a performance-related bonus scheme that can range from 30% to 50%. In addition, the benefits package includes a strong holiday allowance, pension contribution, and a range of additional employee perks such as insurance and wellbeing support.This role offers the opportunity to join a highly skilled and collaborative team within a growing service function, where development and progression are actively encouraged. You will have access to ongoing training, technical development, and internal career opportunities, supporting long-term professional growth within a dynamic and evolving business environment. If this opportunity is of interest and you would like to explore it further, please feel free to reach out for an informal discussion.To discuss this excellent role further, please do not hesitate to reach out to:Alexander Booth - Talent Acquisition SpecialistM: 07525 238567E:

Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a Head of Housing Works for our client a government organisation in Southampton. The successful post holder will form part of the senior leadership team in Resident Services, Housing division. This new opportunity has been created as part of their exciting transformation strategy. Reporting directly to the Director. This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 1-2 days in office per week. Some travel required. Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to: • Prioritise the performance and sustainability of the Housing system as a whole over the optimisation of any individual function, making trade-offs explicit and acting in the interests of overall outcomes for residents and the organisation., • Build relationships and collaborate with leaders across the organisation, other public sector bodies and tenants to scan the horizon, agree priorities and mutual strategy., • Use the Housing drumbeat of governance to collaborate with other SLT leaders, align priorities, allocate resources (£ & people) to priorities, remove blockers and manage escalated risks to drive week on week improvement – drawing on evidence, customer insight and real-world experience., • Build a Housing culture that empowers managers, staff and teams, gets to the root cause of problems and makes space for collaboration, learning and improvement across functions., • Ensure Housing delivers high-quality services across all of Housing that meet agreed commissioning requirements, comply with regulatory standards, operate within budgetary constraints and add value for tenants., • Lead the Housing Works function to deliver safe, high-quality and efficient repairs, voids and maintenance services that meet agreed commissioning priorities and customer expectations., • Champion the use of digital tools and data insight to improve planning, scheduling, and workflow efficiency, supporting first-time fix and reduced turnaround times., • Develop an annual business plan for Housing Works that responds to agree client needs – both strategic and operational – and aligns with Southampton’s wider organisational and financial frameworks. Ensure the plan sets out clear priorities, resourcing and performance commitments consistent with commissioned outcomes., • Set operating budgets with sufficient staff and non-staff elements to deliver improving outcomes for residents., • Degree-level education and/or a relevant professional or leadership qualification, or equivalent senior leadership experience in a complex operational environment., • Significant experience leading large-scale operational services, ideally within housing, property, construction or a comparable environment - with accountability for delivery, performance and budgets., • Strong commercial and financial awareness, with experience managing supply chains, improving productivity and delivering value for money across in-house and external delivery models., • A track record of driving service improvement and change - strengthening planning, performance management and ways of working to deliver more consistent, reliable outcomes., • The ability to lead through others - building strong leadership and management capability, creating clear accountability and enabling teams to perform without over-reliance on central control. Pay: £500.00 per day Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.

Catastrophic Injury Case Manager – Medico-legal Sector HCPC / SWE / NMC – Qualified OTs, Physios, SaLTs, Social Workers and Nurses welcome Remote (Home-based) with Travel in Hampshire and Dorset Associate Rates: £50 – £60 per hour + Travel Allowance + Mileage • A full candidate information pack can be provided upon request * Overview: Compass Associates are proud to be supporting an established independent case management provider as they look to appoint an experienced Associate Catastrophic Injury Case Manager to support the continued development of their Southwest presence. This organisation delivers high-quality, client-centred case management for individuals who have experienced life-changing injuries including traumatic and acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, complex polytrauma and other severe orthopaedic or neurological injuries. They pride themselves on maintaining a supportive, collaborative culture, where associates are treated as integral members of the team while still benefiting from the flexibility of self-employment. You will manage a caseload of adults and/or children with complex rehabilitation needs, completing detailed assessments, developing bespoke rehabilitation programmes, coordinating MDT input and supporting families, legal teams and care providers. This role offers a high degree of autonomy, whilst still providing access to peer supervision, professional networking opportunities and strong clinical leadership support. Location: This is a home-based role with travel to clients, MDT professionals and solicitors within your region. The organisation is specifically looking to strengthen its presence across the Southwest, particularly around Bournemouth, Southampton and the general Hampshire / Dorset area. Caseloads are typically managed within a two-hour radius of the successful candidate’s home location. Contract Available: Associate (Self-Employed) Contract The organisation is flexible around working arrangements, with 2–3 days per week typically expected, although this can increase depending on caseload and the associate’s existing commitments. Associates are also able to work with other case management providers, offering additional flexibility and portfolio working. Salary / Hourly Rates: Associate Case Manager: £50 – £60 per hour (dependent on experience) Travel Time: £36 per hour Mileage: 55p per mile Essential Criteria: • Qualified OT, Physiotherapist, Speech & Language Therapist, Nurse or Social Worker, • Current registration with HCPC, NMC or SWE, • Previous case management experience within the medico-legal sector, • Experience supporting individuals with complex or catastrophic injuries, • Strong professional networks with solicitors or referrers is highly desirable, • Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Additional Benefits: Although this is an associate role, the organisation places strong emphasis on team integration and support, offering: • Invitations to biannual team days with accommodation, meals and travel covered, • Access to peer supervision and clinical support, • Opportunities to attend industry conferences and networking events, • Inclusion in company events and recognition initiatives, • Supportive, close-knit team culture within an independent organisation Interview Process: One-stage, virtual meeting with the Business Lead and Head of Case Management. Contact Details: If you would like to be considered or are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please contact Lijani Cherry on 02394 211 143. Alternatively, email your CV to , or email to request a full candidate information package. Recommendations: Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this vacancy. We offer a £500 vouchers for any successful recommendation once the candidate has commenced work with the client. Compass Associates, established in 2009, is an award-winning UK specialist Health & Social Care Recruitment Consultancy, providing tailored, high-quality recruitment solutions for permanent appointments across the sector.

The role: Estates Technical Manager Location: National Salary: £65,000 - £68,000 Sector: Facilities Management – Engineering Bias I am delighted to be working with this client again as their FM, Property and Estates team continues to grow in line with company strategy. Working across a large estate which provides accommodation for students, The Technical Manager will join the team who are responsible for ensuring all buildings have long term Asset and Lifecycle programmes in place, ensuring compliance and collaborating with the Operations teams in each city. About the role: The Technical Manager will provide strategic direction for the business in regards to rectification of non-reactive, technical planned project works, strategic alignment of PPM services and the ownership of large scale latent defects across the portfolio. The role will also include ownership and project management of key capital projects, along with refurbishment and repair schemes, providing leadership and direction in the delivery of total FM. Ideally candidates will demonstrate a heavy bias towards either electrical or mechanical engineering. Key Responsibilities • Provide technical expertise and leadership for the defect and project management of major projects across the estate., • Engage and support in the delivery/development of the Estates and Facilities strategic business plan., • Provide leadership and direction for the city team on all aspects M&E services., • Onsite project lead, managing third parties to fully complete all latent defects that are within scope., • Ensure all documentation & warrantees are clearly submitted on project completion., • Provide technical support when required on the mobilisation process of new builds / acquisitions / refurbishments and the subsequent snagging process, • Engage with development, acquisition teams with regards to future mobilisation, ensuring key compliance items are identified in advance of handover to include associated good practice and regulatory regimes., • Responsible for review of handover documentation, certification, asset collection to agreed and developed formats, providing support toward the future implementation/mobilisations and planned and reactive maintenance strategy., • Be the onsite conduit between defect contractors, Estates and Facilities and City operational teams, • Monthly reporting to line manager on current status of projects across the estate. Key Requirements • A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in a similar property role, • Strong Leadership skills, • BS degree in M&E Building Services or equivalent., • Attainment of recognised qualification relevant to the role or demonstrable qualification by experience, • Expert knowledge of building construction, excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical installations., • Strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills, • Experience of managing projects within budget, quality and time., • Ability to work in a cross functional environment., • Detailed knowledge of Health and Safety., • Full clean driving license This is a great time to join a growing company and be part of a team with excellent leadership. It also offers excellent career progression. To be considered, please send your CV to You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction. To view all our vacancies, go to

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.2 billion in customer investments (as at end December 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us! About the Role Level: 5 Department: CDO Location: Southampton or London Contract type: Permanent The role sits within the Chief Data Office (CDO) and reports to the Head of Data Platforms. The Platform Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering business value through enabling actionable insights. This position partners with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to transform raw data into usable, reliable, high-quality data products. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and team leadership skills to create a data-driven culture across the organisation. The key accountabilities for the role are as follows: Team Management & Growth Lead a team of data platform engineers through coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance • Support individual career development and performance feedback, creating growth opportunities for your team, • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team cultureTechnical Oversight & Delivery Defining platform engineering standards and best practices to ensure robust, efficient and secure platform configuration and delivery. • Guide the design and implementation of platform to support federated usage by data engineering, reporting, advanced analytics and AI, • Review architecture and code, provide technical direction, and help resolve complex engineering challenges by being hands-on when needed, • Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable capabilities aligned with business goals and engineering best practicesCross-Functional Collaboration Partner with product managers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritise work • Work closely with platform tenant teams to develop delivery process to continually improve the capabilities, • Translate business needs into actionable engineering detailed plans and ensure timely delivery of key projects, • Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams to align on priorities and progressOperational Excellence Promote operational stability and reliability of platforms and services through monitoring, alerting, and incident response • Advocate for high standards in resilience, security and compliance by collaborating with platform tenants and data governance teams, • Drive continuous improvement in development workflows and team productivityAbout You Qualifications • Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, maths, physics) or evidence of equivalent practical experience Knowledge/Experience:, • Proven experience in managing and growing technical teams within a complex business environment, • Strong technical hand on experience in designing, building and maintaining data platform in an Azure, Databricks and Fabric ecosystem, • Experience in creating services and support to allow capabilities to be federated with clear standards and guardrails, • Experience in implementing batch and stream pipelines capabilities in a kappa architecture, • Setting technical direction and establishing platform engineering standards., • Managing roadmaps, sprint planning, and delivery across multiple projects or squads, • Experience in automating solution delivery through IAC and deployment pipeline to ensure stability, resilience and efficiency., • Experience running platforms with SLAs/SLOs, incident management, and problem resolution.Skills:, • Strategic thinker with curious mindset and strong problem-solving skills, • Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner, • Databricks: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows, Notebooks, Clusters, MLflow., • Azure: ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs/Kafka, Key Vault, Functions, Synapse. AI Foundry, Networking, • MS Fabric: Tenant Management, Workspace Private Links, Deployment, Capacity Management, Workspace Management, One Lake, Data Mirroring, Power BI, • Languages: Terraform, Python, SQL, PowerShell., • CI/CD: Azure DevOps pipelines for data platform deployments.#LI-PM1 Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

Regional Director (Early Years) Salary: £DOE plus car allowance Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week Location: Field based with travel to our nurseries within Southampton, Bournemouth, Winchester and Eastleigh. Travel also required to our offices in London and Northampton when needed We are seeking an experienced and values‑led Regional Director with knowledge of the early years sector, to provide strong, visible leadership across a large portfolio of nursery settings. This role is key to driving performance, quality, safety, and sustainable growth while embedding a positive culture that delivers outstanding outcomes for children, families, and colleagues. Why Bright Horizons? We’ve been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, as well as being awarded the newly created Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women 2025. Our support functions enable our nurseries to deliver the best possible care and education to over 10,000 children across the UK. Through this support, our nurseries can deliver excellence – with 98% of our 300+ portfolio being rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. We’re on a mission to change the future for children, families, and the people we work with, and are committed to progressive working values like flexibility, work-life balance, and wellbeing What We Can Offer You • Our benefits include but are not limited to, • Flexible working and holiday entitlements, • Discounted childcare in one of our nurseries, • Quarterly Employee Appreciation Weeks, • Annual gala award evening, • Fantastic range of discounts on high street retailers, grocery stores, cinema tickets, holidays and more, • Wide range of wellbeing resources, supporting our teams for the ups and downs of daily life Key Responsibilities • Lead and inspire Nursery Management Teams, embedding our HEART culture to drive engagement, retention, performance, and customer satisfaction across the region., • Deliver People and Growth strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives across all nursery settings., • Champion Bright Horizons UK pedagogy, working closely with the Early Childhood Specialist to ensure consistent quality., • Lead Keeping Everyone Safe initiatives, modelling and reinforcing a strong safety and compliance culture., • Deliver People and Growth projects in partnership with HR, Finance, and Marketing, ensuring consistent and secure implementation of policies and practices across all sites. Key Skills & Experience • Leadership & People Management – Inspire and lead large multi‑site teams; build high‑performing managers through coaching and strong performance management, while championing company culture and values., • Strategic & Commercial Acumen – Translate strategy into action, delivering people and growth plans while balancing commercial performance with service excellence., • Operational & Project Delivery – Plan, manage, and deliver projects and agreed proposals efficiently across complex, fast‑paced environments., • Regulatory & Compliance Expertise – Strong knowledge of Ofsted, Local Authority, and legislative requirements within highly regulated sectors., • Data‑Driven Decision Making – Confident decision‑maker who uses data, analytics, and digital tools to solve problems and drive performance., • Stakeholder & Communication Skills – Collaborative influencer, building strong relationships across HR, Finance, Marketing, and wider stakeholders., • Change & Innovation – Lead and embed change, championing new ideas and continuous improvement., • Digital Capability – Comfortable using systems and technology to support reporting, insight, and operational efficiency. Key Competencies • Strategy & Commercial Focus – Strategic execution, budget management, cost control, and confident decision‑making., • Leadership & Change – Inspiring multi‑site teams, driving engagement, developing leaders, and delivering change., • Operations & Compliance – Strong regulatory and safety leadership, data‑driven performance management, and cross‑functional project delivery., • Digital & Risk – Data‑literate with strong risk management and compliance oversight. Essential Experience • Senior multi‑site leadership experience (15+ nursery/service sites) within a highly regulated, medium to large organisation., • Experience and knowledge of the early years sector, • Proven success delivering high‑quality customer, client, and employee outcomes, with sustained YOY growth., • Strong track record of leadership development, performance management, and impact measurement in partnership with HR., • Confident decision‑maker with experience leading change, innovation, and turnaround initiatives., • Demonstrable success building high‑performing teams, driving regulatory compliance, quality improvement, and service excellence., • Ability to translate strategy into action using data, systems, and digital tools to improve performance and commercial outcomes. Essential Qualifications • Relevant degree in Early Childhood Education or Leadership / Business Management., • Recognised Leadership & Management qualification., • Full UK driving licence (regular travel between sites required)., • Evidence of ongoing CPD and commitment to professional development. Bright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. If you share our passion, values, and have most of the skills listed, we encourage you to apply – as you may be just what we are looking for! Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to a criminal record check. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted as essential within the advert.

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.2 billion in customer investments (as of December 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us! About the Role Level: 5 Department: CDO Location: Southampton or London Contract type: Permanent The role sits within the Chief Data Office (CDO) and reports to the Head of Data Platforms. This role accelerates Quilter's data strategy by defining engineering standards, building scalable data platforms, and leading a high-performing data engineering team. The Data Engineering Manager plays a pivotal role in delivering business value through enabling actionable insights. This position partners with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to transform raw data into usable, reliable, high-quality data products. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and team leadership skills to create a data-driven culture across the organisation. The key accountabilities for the role are as follows: Team Management & Growth • Lead a team of data engineers through coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance, • Support individual career development and performance feedback, creating growth opportunities for your team, • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team cultureTechnical Oversight & Delivery, • Defining Data engineering standards and best practices to ensure robust, efficient and secure product delivery., • Guide the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines and data products, • Review architecture and code, provide technical direction, and help resolve complex engineering challenges by being hands-on when needed, • Ensure delivery of high-quality, reliable solutions aligned with business goals and engineering best practicesCross-Functional Collaboration, • Partner with product managers, data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and prioritise work, • Work closely with platform and data analysis teams to develop delivery process to continually improve business outcomes, • Translate business needs into actionable engineering detailed plans and ensure timely delivery of key projects, • Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams to align on priorities and progressOperational Excellence, • Promote operational stability and reliability of data pipelines and systems through monitoring, alerting, and incident response, • Advocate for high standards in data quality, governance, and compliance by collaborating with platform and data governance teams, • Drive continuous improvement in development workflows and team productivityAbout You Qualifications • Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, maths, physics) or evidence of equivalent practical experience Knowledge/Experience:, • Proven experience in managing and growing technical teams within a complex business environment, • Strong technical hand on experience in building and maintaining data pipelines on a Databricks and Fabric environments within Azure, • Experience in implementing batch and stream pipelines in a kappa architecture, • Experience implementing data quality frameworks, SLAs, and observability tooling., • Familiarity with data governance practices (lineage, cataloguing, access control)., • Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, data retention controls)., • Setting technical direction and establishing engineering standards., • Managing roadmaps, sprint planning, and delivery across multiple projects or squads, • Experience of data engineering across multiple layers and modelling techniques including a Kimball and Data VaultSkills:, • Strategic thinker with curious mindset and strong problem-solving skills, • Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner, • Databricks: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows, Notebooks, Clusters, MLflow., • Azure: ADLS Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Event Hubs/Kafka, Key Vault, Functions, Synapse., • Spark: Strong knowledge of Spark internals, optimisation, partitioning, performance tuning., • Languages: Python, SQL, optionally Scala., • CI/CD: Azure DevOps pipelines with asset bundles for data engineering deployments., • Orchestration: ADF, Databricks Workflows, or other scheduling frameworks., • Knowledge of Data Modelling: Kimball, Data Vault.#LI-PM1 Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.2 billion in customer investments (as of December 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us! About the Role Level :4 Department: Group Technology Solutions Location : Southampton or London Contract type : Permanent We are seeking an experienced and passionate Product Analyst to be responsible for the maintenance and support of technology products within the business. The successful candidate will be focused on the customer experience and have deep hands-on experience in support and configuration of CRM-type platforms. With experience ideally in the wealth management sector, they will have a strong attention to detail and the flexibility to work in both product support environments and supporting high pressure change delivery teams on major product enhancements. The Product Analyst provides subject matter expertise in the given technology product to ensure that the solution operates effectively. The role is responsible for supporting system functionality, trouble shooting, system analysis, configuration, assisting with user-testing and documenting business processes / procedures in partnership with business functions. Key Responsibilities Product Support • Provides first line support for user queries on Quilter technology products, applications functionality, and data within the assigned business area., • Provides support for third-party products and in-house developed applications including configuration, data, intraday and overnight batch monitoring., • Troubleshoots and supports system issues as and when they arise, tracking and monitoring., • Tracks incidents and requests ensuring service delivery meets Quilter business unit requirements., • Conducts research in response to inquiries using available information resources and identifies solutions to potential issues or redirects issue to the appropriate resource., • Uses best practices and frameworks such as ITIL while working on Incident and Problem management., • Supports execution of integrations to other applications., • Provides support during office and out of hours for assigned projects and tasks as required., • Develops and maintains documentation of system configuration and operational procedures., • Creates, maintains and communicates procedural guides and knowledge base articles for team and customer use., • Assists project / change teams with ad-hoc work as required., • Partners with the assigned business area to understand new technology scope and its alignment with any new functionality and security., • Develops and maintains awareness of divisional and data security and complies with policies and procedures.Platform Configuration & Maintenance, • Configures and maintains platform components., • Ensures configuration implementations adhere to specifications, aligning with product design, regulatory requirements, and operational best practices., • Follows change and version management best practices, always ensuring a high degree of control over live and development configuration states., • Works with platform vendors to manage and migrate configuration changes across development, test and production environments.Quality Assurance & Testing, • Performs unit testing and provides configuration-related support for integration, non-functional and user acceptance testing (UAT)., • Validates configuration outcomes against business requirements and expected client behaviour., • Works closely with Business Analysts and vendors to identify, record, triage and resolve defects.Change Delivery, • When required, works collaboratively in dynamic and geographically dispersed delivery teams, embracing rapidly evolving requirements and product features, and agile ways of working., • Participates when needed in workshops with internal stakeholders, supporting the Business Analysts to clarify requirements and propose appropriate configuration-based solutions., • Contributes to the team's development of implementation plans, configuration timelines, and delivery milestones.Documentation & Knowledge Management, • Produces and maintains clear product documentation, including:, • Implementation design documents, • Detailed configuration specifications and data dictionaries, • Change impact assessments, • Operational and support guides, • Makes sure that configuration documentation is consistently updated and described with precise detail and accuracy., • Supports knowledge transfer to other members of the product team, avoiding or resolving key person dependencies, and where required provides expertise to other programme and operational teams.Continuous Improvement, • Embodies a spirit of continuous improvement, working positively with the rest of the team to incrementally develop all aspects of product support practice., • Identifies opportunities to standardise and optimise configurations to improve scalability, reduce complexity, and support team resiliency., • Strives to improve the adviser and customer experience, increase productivity and drive efficiencies through optimal configuration design., • Provides input on product limitations, enhancement opportunities, and recurring needs, as an input to the team's product improvement backlog, helping to represent these opportunities and needs to vendors., • Stays informed on wealth management industry trends, regulatory developments, and platform capabilities.About You Essential • A strong understanding of wealth management concepts, processes, and operations., • Deep hands-on experience in data capture, workflow, and/or document production configuration on large scale CRM platform implementations (e.g. Salesforce, MS Dynamics), ideally within the wealth management sector and in a cloud-based/SaaS environment., • Experience working collaboratively with Business Analysts to ensure simultaneous and consistent delivery of both detailed configuration specifications and configuration assets in technology platforms., • Shows great care in maintaining accuracy and data integrity, consistently paying close attention to details., • An appreciation of the importance of delivering a high-quality user experience in CRM-type platform configurationDesirable, • Wealth management product support experience (especially Advice CRM platforms) or general experience with wealth management or other financial services platforms., • Experience working in fast-paced and agile but change-controlled environments with multiple stakeholders., • Experience supporting large-scale third party platform implementations., • Demonstrated capability and commitment to perform effectively in both high-pressure change delivery environments and product support positions., • Familiarity with regulatory concepts affecting wealth management (e.g. FCA requirements, MiFID II, suitability, reporting)., • System testing experience.Personal Attributes, • Analytical, methodical and detail focused., • An enquiring mind, enjoying and effective in problem solving., • Strong written and verbal communication skills., • Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Ability to work in a hybrid delivery environment, typically collaborating with a geographically dispersed team and stakeholders., • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment., • Proactive, collaborative, and customer-focused., • A continuous improvement mindset.#LI-PM1 Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

Lead Electrical Design Engineer Abercorn Sinclair is delighted to partner with Stanelco RF Technologies as they seek to appoint an experienced Lead Electrical Design Engineer. Benefits: • Holidays: 25–27 days + 8 bank holidays, • Pension: 6% Employer Contribution, • Working Hours: Flexible start/finish around core hours with 1/2 day Friday., • Life Assurance, • Relocation allowance The Company Based in Marchwood, Southampton, Stanelco RF Technologies (“Stanelco”) is a division of Biome Technologies plc. Stanelco’s small, multidisciplinary team specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke engineering solutions for a wide range of industries utilising induction heating and dielectric welding systems. With a strong focus on high-frequency RF technologies, projects typically range from £50k to £500k+ and include RF heating systems, electrical and electronic control systems, and integrated mechanical handling solutions for the Medical, Industrial and Nuclear sectors. Delivery timelines vary from 3 to 12 months, covering the full process from project acquisition through to commissioning and compliance. The Role Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the successful candidate will operate as a key member of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, delivering technically robust, safe, and compliant solutions to Stanelco’s global customer base. You will act as the technical authority for electrical and electronic aspects of projects, working with cross-functional teams to define architectures, requirements, and specifications. While Stanelco works extensively with RF-based technologies, prior experience in RF design is not a prerequisite for this role. The company has deep internal expertise in this area and is committed to supporting the successful candidate in developing RF knowledge and design capability over time. The role includes periodic UK and international travel to commission new systems and support existing installations. Why Join Stanelco • Work on complex bespoke engineering systems, not volume products, • Join a highly experienced multidisciplinary team in a technically collaborative environment, • Opportunity to develop RF and high-frequency power expertise within a supportive team Candidate Profile Given the size and nature of the business, this role offers some flexibility and can be tailored to the skills and experience of the successful candidate. We welcome applications from experienced Engineers/Senior Engineers/ Lead Engineers who can provide authoritative leadership across electrical and electronic design, safety, and compliance. Ideally, you will be educated to Degree level (or equivalent) in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, with several years’ demonstrable experience in the development of industrial or process-based equipment. You will be a natural problem-solver, comfortable operating in a hands-on, project-driven engineering environment. Key Design Responsibilities • Play an instrumental role in the design, development, manufacture, and support of industrial RF and electro-mechanical process equipment., • Lead electrical team technical activities and ensure rigorous delivery to project requirements., • Lead electrical and electronic design activities through concept, development, verification, and release., • Drive innovation by troubleshooting existing products, optimising designs, and evaluating new technologies for future product development., • Develop a deep understanding of Stanelco’s electro-mechanical product range to support technical discussions with customers and stakeholders. Technical Skills & Experience • Electrical and electronic systems engineering, including power conversion, transformers, switches, converters, SMPS., • Electrical and electronic system architecture and requirements definition., • Industrial automation, electronic control systems, and industrial software., • Understanding of thermal management systems and materials considerations in industrial equipment. Additional Skills & Experience (Advantageous) • Control panel design (PLC, HMI, SCADA)., • Exposure to RF Systems, power electronics, induction heating, or dielectric welding., • Experience acting as a technical authority and developing junior engineers., • Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership. Compliance, Safety & Standards • Own or contribute significantly to CE marking activities related to electrical and electronic design., • Interpret and apply relevant standards (e.g. Low Voltage Directive, EMC, harmonised standards) - safety, design review & technical documentation. Project & Commercial Support • Support new business proposals at quotation and negotiation stages, providing technical input and risk assessment., • Work closely with the Head of Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Team to ensure alignment and integrated product delivery., • Oversee UK and global commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting activities for new and existing equipment. The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to play a critical technical role within a highly specialised engineering company with a global reach, influencing technical direction, product safety and compliance, and long-term engineering capability while working on challenging, bespoke solutions. Importantly, the role also offers the opportunity to develop expertise in RF technologies within a supportive and collaborative engineering environment. Compensation & Benefits A competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus an attractive benefits package. About Abercorn Sinclair Abercorn Sinclair is a specialist technical recruitment consultancy based in Edinburgh, providing bespoke talent solutions to innovative engineering and technology-led businesses.

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.2 billion in customer investments (as at end December 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us! About the Role Level: 5 Department: CDO Location: Southampton or London Contract type: Permanent The role sits within the Chief Data Office (CDO) and reports to the Head of Data Platforms. The Data Platform Architect plays a pivotal role in enabling business value by owning and managing the data platform reference architecture to enabling the organisation. This position partners with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to incrementally build a usable, reliable, high-quality data capability and solutions to support the business objectives. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, collaboration to work across multiple stakeholders. The key accountabilities for the role are as follows: Technical Oversight & Delivery Define and owns a multi-year data platform architecture roadmap which supports the business outcome, specifically to support data, reporting, advanced analytics and AI • Ensures architectural coherence across Fabric, Azure, Databricks and AI environments, • Establish and maintain the enterprise data platform architecture, covering ingestion, storage, compute, orchestration, governance, quality, and consumption., • Translate architecture principles into pragmatic, implementable guidance for engineering and delivery teams., • Assess and recommend emerging data and analytics technologies and platform features to implement as part of the platform roadmap, • Conduct design assurance and solution reviews across platform and product squadsCross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with enterprise architects, cloud platform, security and data governance to design holistic services for the business and customers • Work closely with platform tenant teams to understand challenges and enable new features and capabilities for the organisation, • Translate business needs and data strategy into architectural blueprints and solution patterns, • Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams to align on priorities and progressOperational Excellence Work across the data function with Data Engineering, Platform Engineering, Modelling and Business requirement to curate a set of design patterns to enable repeatable solution delivery • Define architectural principles that optimise reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency, • Define guardrails for resilience, compliance, and security-by-design., • Drive continuous improvement in design and solution engineeringAbout You Qualifications • Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, maths, physics) or evidence of equivalent practical experience Knowledge/Experience:, • Proven experience providing architectural leadership and influencing cross-functional technical teams, • Strong technical hand on experience in designing, building and maintaining data platform in an Azure, Databricks and Fabric ecosystem, • Experience designing data platforms using Medallion or Lakehouse architecture., • Strong understanding of data governance: lineage, cataloguing, metadata, RBAC, data privacy., • Experience with Lamda and multimodal data systems, • History of delivering overall strategic architecture outcomes through diverse project deliveries, • Solid grasp of data engineering, business intelligence, artificial intelligence and modern development /deployment techniquesSkills:, • Strategic thinker with curious mindset and strong problem-solving skills, • Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear, concise manner, • Ability to balance innovation with enterprise constraints, • Experience in cost-optimised architecture design for cloud environments., • Experience in platform architecture across Azure, Databricks, AI Foundry and Microsoft Fabric platforms, • TOGAF experience is desirable#LI-PM1 Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

About the Business Quilter plc is a leading wealth management business, helping to enable brighter financial futures for every generation. Quilter oversees £141.2 billion in customer investments (as at end December 2025). It has an adviser and customer offering spanning financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is comprised of two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth. Affluent encompasses the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform and Quilter Investors, the multi-asset investment solutions business. High Net Worth includes the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, together with Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning - offering a highly personalised service to private clients, charities, trustees, and professional partners. Quilter Cheviot has presence throughout the UK, Ireland and Channel Islands. At Quilter we never stand still. Our foundations are rooted in our extraordinary expertise, which is trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers, but we have great ambitions to stay one step ahead and make an even greater difference to the people and communities we serve, including our colleagues. Our business is transforming, continually modernising, and becoming even more customer centric. So, if you want to be bold in the pursuit of your ambitions, bring new ideas, and challenge and evolve what we do, it's the perfect time to join us! About the Role Level: 5 Department: CDO Location: Southampton or London Contract type: Permanent The Data Model and Requirements Manager plays a critical role in shaping Quilter's enterprise data landscape. Sitting within the Chief Data Office (CDO) and reporting to the Head of Data Platform, this role ensures that business requirements are accurately captured, translated into robust data models, and governed effectively across the organisation. You will be responsible for defining modelling standards, ensuring data consistency across domains, and partnering closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, well-designed data assets that support actionable insights and strategic decision-making. The key accountabilities for the role are as follows: Team Management & Growth Lead a small team of Business Data Analysts / Data Modelers through coaching, mentorship, and technical guidance • Support individual career development and performance feedback, creating growth opportunities for your team, • Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance team culture Requirements Management Lead the capture, refinement, and documentation of detailed business and technical requirements for data initiatives. • Act as the primary liaison between business SMEs and technical delivery teams, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and traceability of requirements., • Translate complex business processes into structured requirements, process maps, user stories, and acceptance criteria., • Maintain a prioritised backlog aligned to strategic objectives and data platform capabilitiesData Modelling Leadership, • Own the enterprise logical and conceptual data models for assigned domains, ensuring they align with Quilter's reference architectures., • Define, evolve, and enforce data modelling standards (e.g., Kimball, Data Vault, canonical models)., • Review engineering and analytics deliverables to ensure alignment to approved models., • Ensure data is structured to support analytics, reporting, operational processes, and regulatory needs., • Maintain metadata, lineage, and model documentation within Quilter's data catalogue and governance tools.Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Partner with engineers, analysts, architects, and product managers to ensure technical delivery aligns with business intent., • Work closely with governance teams to embed data quality rules, ownership structures, and compliance standards into models and requirements., • Facilitate workshops to drive stakeholder understanding of data requirements, domain boundaries, and business rules., • Influence project scoping, sequencing, and planning from a data requirements perspective.Operational & Governance Excellence, • Ensure models and requirements adhere to data governance, privacy, and regulatory expectations (e.g., GDPR, retention rules)., • Define and maintain glossaries, data definitions, and business rules across domains., • Support incident analysis where data quality, lineage, or model interpretation is a factor., • Promote consistent modelling patterns to reduce duplication and improve data reuse across Quilter.About You Qualifications • Degree in a technical discipline (e.g. computer science, engineering, maths, physics) or evidence of equivalent practical experience Knowledge & Experience, • Significant experience in data modelling, including conceptual, logical, and physical models., • Experience with Kimball, Data Vault, canonical modelling, and enterprise data modelling techniques., • Strong background in requirements gathering across complex technical and business environments., • Familiarity with Azure data ecosystem, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and modern data platforms., • Understanding of metadata management, cataloguing, lineage, and access governance., • Experience supporting multiple squads or projects simultaneously with structured modelling and requirements practices., • Knowledge of regulatory expectations such as GDPR, retention, and data governance controls., • Ability to interpret data designs, schemas, and engineering documentationSkills, • Skilled in translating business needs into precise, structured, and well-documented requirements., • Strong communication skills - able to simplify complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders., • Proficient in modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner, Lucidchart, Synapse/Fabric modelling tools)., • High attention to detail, analytical rigour, and structured problem-solving., • Comfortable challenging assumptions and guiding stakeholders to well-designed solutions., • Able to influence without authority and drive alignment across technical and business teams.#LI-PM1 Inclusion & Diversity We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive. Values Do the right thing: We act with integrity and are proudly committed to going above and beyond in service of our clients and the support we provide our communities. Always curious: We continuously seek new ideas and knowledge so we're one step ahead of our clients' needs. We look for inspiration everywhere and encourage experimentation, recognising that this is how we create brilliant solutions for brighter futures. Embrace challenge: We aim high to transform our potential into meaningful outcomes. With ambition as our driving force and a steadfast commitment to growth, we succeed for the good of every generation. Stronger together: Combining our diverse talents, we accomplish more collectively than we ever could do alone. We speak openly, actively listen, and support each other, and constructively challenge and embrace new ideas. We seek empowerment and demonstrate ownership and trust, with the confidence to make impactful decisions. Core Benefits Holiday: 182 hours (26 days) Quilter Incentive Scheme: All employees are eligible to participate in incentive scheme, to incentivise business performance and their contribution. Pension Scheme: A non-contributory company pension scheme that can be boosted through personal contributions. Private Medical Insurance: Single cover as standard with options to increase cover to include your partner or children. Life Assurance: 4x your salary. Income Protection: 75% of salary, less state benefits, payable after 26 weeks of absence. Healthcare Cash Plan: Jersey employees only In addition to our core benefits, we offer a range of flexible benefits to UK employees that you can choose from and pay for conveniently via a salary deduction.

Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. \n We currently have the following opportunity: \n Business Manager - PKC13750 £25,762 - £27,752 (18 Hours per week) Fairview School, Perth \n The role of the Business Manager is to support the Head Teacher in school management, ensuring the following aspects operate effectively, including Finance, HR, Information Governance, Resources, Facilities, School Events, Information Technology and Health and Safety. The successful candidate should have experience in some or all of these areas. \n Our new Business Manager will be solution focused with excellent problem solving skills and develop positive and strong relationships with our children, young people, staff and wider school family. You will embrace and contribute to the school values, ethos and life of the school. \n The Business Manager will be able to manage their own wide and varied daily workload in a busy and demanding environment. Experience of leading support services in an educational setting or other public organisation is desirable however we welcome applications from managers who have successfully supported teams in a busy customer facing business. \n As part of our Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for contributing to the strategic and operational leadership of Fairview School on our journey to excellence. \n You will support the Head Teacher to lead and manage the provision of high quality support for our staff and pupils. \n Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Skills & Experience Required You should be CCAB qualified or hold a Diploma in Personnel Management or Degree in Business Administration or equivalent qualification / Degree or equivalent in a Personnel, Administrative, ICT, Finance or Property Management related subject. \n As Business Manager at Fairview School, you will be a real people person and be able to work well in a job share position with our current Business Manager. \n We are keen to hear from anyone with an ability to offer uplifting leadership, someone who can think ahead and be innovative and solution-focused. \n As the successful candidate, you will have an active interest in learning, education and ensuring the best outcomes for our young people, staff, community and partnerships. \n You will be highly organised, efficient and keen to be part of Fairview School's ongoing improvement. \n Although not essential, a valid UK driving licence would be desirable as this post may require you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross. Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! \n Here's what we can offer you: \n\n • A generous annual leave package\n, • 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day\n, • Eligibility to join our pension scheme\n, • Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework\n, • Flexi time\n

OT Infrastructure Presales Engineer – Process Industry (m/f/d) Remote | UK or Nordics | Mid-Senior Level Our client is an international technology company specializing in industrial digitalization and network solutions for critical environments. To support continued growth across industrial sectors, we are currently looking for an experienced Presales Engineer (m/f/d). In this role, you will work closely with customers and sales teams to design and position tailored infrastructure and connectivity solutions for complex industrial environments. Your Responsibilities • Support customers in identifying and implementing suitable industrial infrastructure solutions, • Collaborate with sales teams throughout the customer engagement process, • Translate technical concepts into business-oriented value propositions, • Support technical workshops, assessments, and customer demonstrations, • Contribute to market activities such as webinars, trade fairs, and industry events, • Work closely with internal product and engineering teams to support future solution development Your Profile • Degree in Engineering, IT, Automation, or a related field, • Several years of experience in industrial networking, automation, or infrastructure environments, • Experience in presales, consulting, or customer-facing technical roles, • Good understanding of industrial communication and infrastructure technologies, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, • Fluent English skills What the role Offers • Opportunity to work with leading technologies, • Close collaboration with international sales, innovation, and product teams, • Exposure to complex industrial customer environments across the process industry, • Remote role based in the UK or Nordics

🚨 Senior Mechanical Engineer | Water & Wastewater Treatment 🚨 📍 UK An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering organisation operating within the water and wastewater treatment sector. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically advanced and sustainable treatment solutions across both industrial and regulated markets. With a collaborative engineering culture and a strong pipeline of projects, this role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value projects that have a direct impact on environmental performance and operational efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer seeking a position where they can take genuine technical ownership, contribute to innovative project delivery, and play a key role within a highly experienced multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities will include: • Leading all technical aspects of projects during the execution phase, • Ensuring projects are delivered in line with technical, programme, and budget requirements, • Developing costed technical proposals and supporting tender submissions, • Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, • Liaising with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and external partners, • Producing engineering documentation, feasibility studies, and technical assessments, • Supporting specification and technical alignment of process equipment, • Conducting design risk assessments and supporting procurement activities The successful candidate will ideally have experience within the industrial water treatment sector and strong knowledge of: • Reverse osmosis and ion exchange technologies, • Pumps, vessels, tanks, and associated process equipment, • Hydraulic design, process calculations, PFDs, P&IDs, and mass balances, • AutoCAD / Plant 3D, • Technical proposal development within engineering project environments Candidate profile: • Degree or technical qualification in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams, • Proactive, organised, and accountable approach to project delivery What’s on offer: ✔ Competitive salary ✔ Supportive and collaborative working environment ✔ Opportunities for professional development and career progression ✔ Exposure to technically challenging and meaningful projects ✔ Private healthcare ✔ Additional annual leave purchase scheme This position would suit an ambitious engineer looking to further develop their career within a forward-thinking engineering environment focused on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence. 📩 For further information or to express interest, please get in touch directly.

Associate Director Electrical Engineering Hourly Rate: £69.58 per hour Inside IR35 via umbrella (40 hours per week) Location: Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge (hybrid 3 days per week) Term: 6 months Our client are a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. They connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. They’re committed to leading their clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. We are looking for an energetic and experienced Associate or Associate Director Electrical Engineer to join their team within the Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice. You’ll be part of a talented, multi-disciplinary team delivering cutting edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients. As a key member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally. We offer hybrid working which involves 3 days per week being office/site based. Your Role The role will offer a challenging and rewarding opportunity to apply knowledge, experience, and problem-solving skills whilst providing good opportunities for career development. As an Associate Director Electrical Engineer in the D&AT practice, the successful candidate would have the following responsibilities: • Lead a team of Electrical & ICA engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary projects following relevant client and project specific design codes and standards, and to high-quality levels., • Responsible for directing and reviewing technical deliverables such as Single Line Diagrams, Cable Block Diagrams, Load Schedules, MCC specifications, Control Philosophies, Control Network Architecture., • Provide technical leadership into project design deliverables for Electrical aspects of complex multi-disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes., • Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team, • Provide direction and guidance to Senior and Principal colleagues, • Work independently with minimal technical guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate and provide guidance to Senior and Principal team members., • Work closely with multi-disciplinary teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions., • Setting quality assurance standards in design and ensure compliance from Electrical & ICA teams., • Leading business development initiatives to drive growth of water market for our client, • Support leadership and management of the D&AT team within the Manchester office. About You The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded and versatile individual who exemplifies the following key skills and attributes: • A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent., • Chartered Engineer., • Proven experience in leading or directing an Electrical & ICA engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy including within a multi-disciplinary environment., • Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems., • Requires comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in Electrical designs., • Extensive knowledge of water company design codes and standards as well as industry best practices, such as WIMES., • Strong awareness of HAZOP assessments, lightning strike risk assessments, earthing and bonding, lighting designs, DSEAR and ATEX installation practices., • Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance., • Experience in water market is preferred but not required., • Experience in industrial and process environment is essential., • Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi-disciplinary teams., • A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Operations Manager - UK & Ireland - Expression of Interest RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients. RED Site Services (RSS) is a division of RED Engineering Design that specialises in designing, commissioning, and validating state-of-the-art systems for mission-critical buildings across various sectors, including Technology. With offices in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we manage projects in numerous countries worldwide. Due to an increased project pipeline, we are expanding our Commissioning Team within RED Site Services. We are seeking passionate, innovative, and energetic Operations Managers to manage a portfolio of Data Centre projects across the UK and Europe. The successful candidates would be based in one of our UK/Ireland offices – London, Newcastle, Bicester, Cork or Dublin. About the roles: You will be a key player in helping to deliver the commissioning management services on a range of commercial and mission critical buildings for top tier main contractors, clients and end users. You will join a growing team of passionate engineers dedicated to project delivery, reporting directly to the Operations Director. Your responsibilities also include: • Represent Red at meetings with customers, professional teams and contractor teams as required., • Maintaining close liaison with clients, suppliers, and team members to ensure successful project delivery and support business development., • Supporting the delivery of commercial bids to secure new and additional work., • Senior members of the team will be expected to lead a team of commissioning managers across a wide range of projects in the commercial, residential, pharmaceutical and technology sectors, • International travel may be required to support projects, develop and maintain contact with other offices within the group, attend events, and visit clients/partners. Role Requirements • A minimum of 10 years working in Commissioning in a similar role or 12 years in a related industry/ engineering discipline, • Willingness to travel and work in diverse environments and conditions, collaborating with local teams across various regions and engaging with clients, partners, and suppliers internationally., • Bachelors degree in engineering or equivalent is desirable, • Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development, including membership in at least one relevant professional institute in the built environment or energy industry, and working towards corporate membership is desirable., • Fluency in English is essential, • A UK driving license or equivalent would also be desirable. Benefits RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to: • 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service, • Holiday purchase and buy back scheme, • Hybrid Working, • Contributory company pension scheme, • Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level), • Non-contractual bonus awards, • Training sponsorship, • Charity volunteering leave, • Wellness days/ initiatives., • Salary commensurate with experience., • Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders., • We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer. Application Process By submitting your application, you are indicating your interest in this position. Should a vacancy arise that aligns with your skills and experience, we will contact you accordingly: • A 1st stage interview lasting 1 hour with Senior members of the team., • A 1-hour final interview with senior members of the team. Please note that additional stages may be required, depending on the availability of team members and other factors. Any changes or additional stages in the process will be communicated to you accordingly. *This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Data Centre Construction Projects Across Germany The Role: As Senior Quantity Surveyor you will take ownership of the full commercial lifecycle across your allocated projects across Germany, working closely with Project Managers and the wider commercial teams to protect margin, manage risk and maximise the commercial performance of each contract. What's on Offer: • A highly competitive package including strong basic salary, car allowance and bonus, • Full rotation support with all travel costs covered, • Private accommodation provided, • Full sponsorship arranged and paid for by the company for UK-based candidates - making this a genuinely seamless move for the right person. What We're Looking For: • A Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent qualification, • Solid exposure to large-scale, complex construction projects across Civils or MEP disciplines, • Data centre experience is advantageous but not essential - what matters is your commercial acumen, your ability to work at pace and your appetite to be part of a globally thriving business Key Responsibilities: • Proactive cost control and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle., • Full contract surveying duties including variations, account settlement and dispute management., • Monthly valuations, Cost Value Comparisons and weekly cost reports reviewed alongside project managers., • Administration of cost and variation procedures in line with contract requirements., • Compilation of subcontract orders and material purchase orders., • Engagement with pre-construction and project management teams on budgets, programme and Health & Safety considerations., • Tracking design and contract changes that impact budget targets., • Taking a lead commercial role on allocated projects, providing guidance and oversight to junior QS and commercial staff., • Reviewing and signing off subcontract procurement strategies to ensure best value is achieved across the supply chain., • Providing commercial input and advice to project and senior management on risk, opportunities and overall contract performance., • Managing and securing payment for contract variations and contractual claims, ensuring timely notices and correspondence are issued., • Leading client and subcontractor negotiations where required., • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team with a view to developing their technical and commercial capability., • Representing the business in client-facing meetings with professionalism and integrity. If this sounds like your next move, please get in touch with an updated CV.

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Director to join a leading global organisation within the food sector. This is a pivotal executive role, responsible for shaping and delivering the technical, quality, and food safety strategy across an international supply chain. About the Role As Technical Director, you will lead the development and implementation of robust quality and food safety policies, ensuring all products meet both regulatory requirements and the highest internal standards. You will oversee technical operations across owned manufacturing sites, third-party partners, and suppliers, while acting as a key advisor to senior leadership. You will play a critical role in embedding a culture where quality and food safety are integral to business success, partnering closely with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Define and deliver the global quality and food safety strategy, including systems, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives, • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and environmental standards across manufacturing sites, co-manufacturers, and suppliers, • Lead product integrity initiatives across the full supply chain, including supplier quality, customer care, and third-party laboratories, • Provide technical leadership in customer and supplier engagements, including contract negotiations, • Partner with regulatory authorities on compliance, product withdrawals, and recall management, • Collaborate with Legal, Investor Relations, and Commercial teams to provide technical insight and support due diligence activities, • Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture, • Represent the business externally as a technical expert, • Drive innovation and continuous improvement across products, processes, and technologies, • Develop strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders About You • Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s preferred) in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, or a related discipline, • Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance and Food Safety, including senior leadership roles, • In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and global compliance requirements, • Proven experience managing product recalls, crisis situations, and risk assessment, • Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at executive level, • Commercially aware with experience supporting customer and supplier negotiations, • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis, • Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience with regulatory bodies, • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, complex environment Why This Role? This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a global technical function within a forward-thinking organisation, where you will have the platform to influence strategy, drive standards, and make a meaningful impact on business performance.

Quality Manager - Southampton- Electronics / Automotive We are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join an innovative technology company based in Fareham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving and developing quality systems within a growing business focused on cutting-edge hardware, software and firmware products. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the company’s Quality Assurance systems alongside the engineering team, • Act as the lead contact for QA-related customer activities including pre-sales support, certifications, production quality and failure analysis, • Support audits, management reviews and customer feedback processes, ensuring actions are completed effectively, • Maintain and improve the Business Management System and associated documentation, • Prepare and manage internal and external audit schedules, • Create, revise and maintain procedures, forms and work instructions, • Prepare quality documentation, reports and statistical analysis Skills & Experience Required: • Degree qualified in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Computer Science or a related technical discipline, • ISO 9001 accreditation and strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems, • Experience implementing and developing quality or business management systems, • Proven experience leading internal and external QA audits, • ISO 9001 internal auditor accreditation, • Strong documentation, reporting and communication skills, • Ability to analyse data and drive continuous improvement initiatives Location: Southampton Salary: Up to £65k If you’re an experienced Quality professional looking to make a real impact within a fast-moving technology company apply below!!

Our successful and long established medium-sized client specialises in the installation of Mechanical Building Services on large scale commercial developments in the South East, especially within the London market. They are looking to recruit a Mechanical Building Services Estimator This is a key role within the business. You will be responsible for bid management on projects typically to £8M Mechanical Value, overseeing bid strategy and forthcoming projects. Our client believes in empowering their staff and this can be a full hybrid role if wished, with occasional visits to their central London Office or their head office in Essex. We are ideally looking for a Senior Mechanical Estimator who can easily access the general London area generally when meetings are required. Our client is looking for an established professional with at least 5 year’s experience of Mechanical Building Services Estimating on commercial projects. In addition to an excellent base salary there are additional benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Estimator to take a key role within a thriving and forward thinking, successful Mechanical Building Services business, who allow a degree of flexibility and offer the opportunity to work partly from home if desired...

Carrington West are assisting their local authority client based in Essex in the search for a Principal Planning Officer to join their Town Planning department on an initial 6 month contract (then rolling). We are looking for an experienced planner who is able to hit the ground running and be capable of working with minimum supervision, efficiently managing your workload and making a real contribution towards quality decision making. Accountabilities ·Lead on major planning applications ·Champion design excellence and compliance with national and local policies ·Drive innovation in dealing with major planning applications ·Build strong relationships with developers, councillors, and stakeholders The Experience You Will Bring ·Strong interpersonal skills for persuasion, influence, and relationship-building ·Ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic solutions ·Excellent written and verbal communication, including report writing and presentations ·Self-motivated with strong initiative and workload management ·Proficiency in IT systems, including Idox Uniform and Microsoft 365 ·Advanced knowledge of planning legislation and development management practices ·Ability to manage projects and contribute to strategic planning ·Commitment to equality, diversity, and customer-focused service ·Full UK driving licence and flexibility for site visits and evening meetings Experience ·Significant experience working within a local planning authority or a relevant private sector planning business ·Proven track record of handling a varied caseload of planning applications ·Experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management ·Experience in developing and managing projects or programmes of work It would be beneficial to hold a Post-graduate degree in planning, regeneration or a related discipline, and have the eligibility for membership of RTPI. The council are looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running and are offering hybrid working arrangements with a weekly office presence required. Carrington West Pay Rate - £55per/hour Job Ref - 66467 Please call Cameron de Wit on 02393 876014 for a confidential discussion on this role, or email myself or our planning team if you are short of time to chat: Carrington West's dedicated Town Planning Recruitment Team supply clients UK wide on both a permanent and contract basis and all levels of seniority. If this role is too senior, too junior or in a location that is unsuitable, but you are keen on options, please still feel free to apply and we can discuss other, often unadvertised roles with you.

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons BDO's Corporate Tax practice sits at the heart of our Tax function and plays an important role in the wider business. Our team works collaboratively with others across BDO, offering clients in the UK and overseas expert advice and solutions that help them overcome their challenges. If you're looking for exposure and the chance to make an impact, you're looking in the right place. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions businesses need to navigate today's changing world. Our clients are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Our clients trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with clients and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who can work pro-actively, managing your own tasks, but you'll also be confident collaborating with others, communicating regularly with senior managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners to enable us to serve our clients effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to our clients. We are looking for someone with; An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues. Experience of dealing with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Building, developing and managing a portfolio of clients including control of billings and cash collection within the firms criteria. Act as the key employment tax point of contact for the client. This will include responsibility for quality and risk as well as responding quickly to, and anticipating , client requests/needs, keeping clients informed of progress in relation to all aspects of the service provided, and maintaining regular contact with clients. An understanding of potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures Experience of managing complex projects. Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent You'll also be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task in hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. We can provide the best support for our clients and people when we're working side by side. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for our clients and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in them. Across 17 UK locations, we are 6,500 unique minds coming together to help our clients reach their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. 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SAIL Apprentice Location: Southampton, UK Company: Ocean Network Express Are you just about to complete your studies and not sure if you want to embark on your career or further education? How about doing both? The ONE SAIL (Shipping Apprenticeship & International Learning) program is your solution! In this 2 year program, you will have the opportunity to learn about the container industry from both a theoretical and practical perspective while at the same time gathering international experience. Over the course of 24 months, you will rotate through core business functions to gain a 360-degree view of our business operations. These rotations include: Customer Service: Managing the client journey and ensuring seamless communication. Finance: Understanding the economic drivers and fiscal management of global shipping. Operations: Mastering the logistics of vessel movements and cargo handling. Sales: Developing the skills to grow our market presence and build lasting partnerships. The SAIL program is more than just on-the-job training; it is a comprehensive curriculum designed to build your business acumen. You will participate in specialised workshops and courses covering: Industry Foundations & Compliance including shipping fundamentals, international trade, and vessel/cargo specifications, knowledge of customs and global trade regulations Professional Excellence, which involves project management, presentation delivery, and remote collaboration. Personal Development, whereby we will provide tools to take ownership of the learning journey including personal branding, career navigation and emotional resilience. Global Mindset, including cultural awareness training and international networking opportunities. Rotational Experience: Diverse exposure to several critical business departments. Structured Mentorship: Direct training from industry veterans and subject matter experts. International Networking: Opportunities to collaborate with global teams and gather cross-border insights. What you will bring to the table: Bachelor level education (or equivalent) Fluent in the English language - both verbal and written Flexible and engaged Passion for learning Collaborative mindset and a willingness to contribute your own ideas Enthusiasm for shipping and an interest in international trade and geography Please note that you must possess the right to live and work in the UK. The closing date for applications is 31st May 2026.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit in Fareham. As part of the Electronics team you will create design solutions for electronic/electrical products in underwater vehicles in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Our systems are complex, requiring a wide range of technology developed, from Power conversion to high speed communication. You may be required to lead projects, this will require you to direct and co-ordinate project activities within the Engineering Department and other areas of the business such as Purchasing, Operations, Sales and Logistics. Key Responsibilities: * Design and development of new Electronics designs * Comfortable with novel designs with quantified acceptable risks * Design for LVD/EMC Compliance * Development of requirements specifications and test procedures * System level integration and testing * To work with minimal supervision either on your own or within project teams Skills and Experience: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with extensive professional experience. * Experience of full-lifecycle design and development with change management applied: from concept to end of life * Experience in DC to DC converters * Mixed signal electronic design * Microprocessor system design * Board layout principles * Interface buses and protocols including I2C, SPI, RS485, CAN and Ethernet By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit. This Project Manager role has the responsibility for delivering assigned new product projects to the requirements of cost, time and quality and for ensuring that Saab Seaeye is recognised as a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence within Saab UK and the wider Saab business. Key Responsibilities: * Responsible for the delivery of assigned Saab Seaeye New Product Projects meeting cost, schedule and quality requirements * Deliver to customer contractual requirements * Deliver benefits in line with business case * Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Report project status to internal and external stakeholders including customers and project boards * Ensure adherence to the applicable Saab Project delivery processes * Ensure adherence to appropriate risk management and financial control tools during execution * Lead, manage and guide a cross functional project teams * Take a leading role in the Saab UK and Saab Group Project Management community * Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best practice program and project management methodologies * Be a recognised leader by being accountable, holding others accountable and driving delivery * Enable a collaborative culture by encouraging communication and team work. * Support the Saab Seaeye organisation generally in developing new business opportunities * Proactively ensure alignment with other Project Managers across the Saab organisation as appropriate. Skills and Experience: * A bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a relevant industry field. * A recognised certification such as PMP or PRINCE 2. * Proven accountability for large-scale budgets and financial control. * Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar PPM tools. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across nine sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit in Fareham. The Production Quality Engineer role requires experience in quality management within regulated industries, preferably defence or aerospace. The Quality Engineer will ensure compliance with quality standards, manage supplier audits, and support continuous improvement activities. Strong analytical and communication skills, along with knowledge of quality tools and regulations are essential. Key Responsibilities: Internal Quality Requirements: * Working knowledge of EN9100 / ISO 9001 quality management systems. * Experience supporting internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. * Proven ability to perform root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and fault tree analysis. * Experience managing nonconformances, deviations, concessions, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). * Ability to review and approve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and inspection plans to ensure quality requirements are met. * Experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) per AS9102 or equivalent standards. * Preferably knowledge of configuration management, drawing control, and change management (ECR/ECO). * Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and specifications. * Ability to support production, engineering, and test teams to resolve quality issues and reduce defect escape. Supplier Quality Requirements: * Experience qualifying, auditing, and monitoring suppliers and subcontractors. * Ability to conduct supplier audits, including process audits and quality system assessments. * Experience managing supplier corrective actions (SCARs) and driving timely, effective resolution. * Knowledge of supplier risk management, including critical supplier identification and performance metrics. * Experience reviewing and approving supplier documentation such as inspection reports, material certifications, FAIRs, and CoCs. * Ability to work with suppliers to improve process capability, yield, and compliance. * Familiarity with flow-down of defence and customer quality requirements to suppliers. Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: * Understanding of defence industry regulations, including ITAR, EAR, and customer-specific requirements. * Experience ensuring compliance with contractual, regulatory, and customer quality requirements. * Ability to support customer audits, source inspections, and government quality representatives as required. Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelor's degree/HND in Engineering (Preferable) in a Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field. * 5+ years of experience in Product Quality, Manufacturing Quality, or Supplier Quality within a regulated industry (preferably defence, aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar). * Experience working in a defence or aerospace environment with controlled products and strict compliance requirements preferred. * Experience with Quality tools and software (e.g., SPC, MSA, PFMEA, control plans). * Experience in ERP/MRP systems and electronic quality management systems (eQMS). * Strong data analysis skills using Excel or similar tools. * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail. * Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management teams. * Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including technical reporting. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment. * Willingness to travel to supplier sites as required. As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level, or have the ability to gain it.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support our radar and sensors growth activities at either our Fareham campus. Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab's portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As a Systems Engineer you will regularly work with current products, developing enhancements and investigating new areas for product growth. Key Responsibilities: As a System Engineer you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include: * Support to bid activities * Requirements management activities * Radar performance analysis * Radar algorithm development * System and sub-system design * Support to customer demonstrations * Travel within UK and abroad (including to Gothenburg office) Required Skills: * As a person you are positive, social, results oriented and a team player with a background in systems engineering * Experience of radar, communications or EW systems in considered essential (5 years minimum) * Experience of working with MATLAB, ideally working with recorded radar data * Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool * Familiar with principles of 15288:2023 * Familiar with product road mapping and product lifecycle techniques * Enjoy working and developing in a team * Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well * Good technical communication skills * Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent * During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover, expected to start in May 2026 Reporting to the Global Head of Indirect Procurement, Global Category Manager - Technology & Indirects is an astute commercial procurement professional with responsibility for the stewardship of global spend. This is a hands-on role with a real opportunity to further develop how Technology and wider Indirect spend is managed across the organisation. Operating as a key commercial interface between Procurement and the business, the role delivers Procurement business partnering and commercial leadership across the Technology function and broader indirect categories, ensuring continuity of sourcing activity, contract renewals, supplier governance and value delivery during the maternity cover period. The position leads end-to-end procurement activity, supports the annual budgeting and planning cycle, and maintains strong stakeholder engagement across multiple functions. Working in close partnership with the CDIO, Technology Leadership Team and other senior stakeholders, the role ensures third-party spend is proactively planned, commercially optimised and aligned to business objectives. A key focus of the role is the forward planning and execution of a number of contract renewals, particularly across Q3 and Q4, ensuring early engagement, cost control and continuity of service. With global scope across multiple regions and business units, the role drives a consistent and standardised approach to Technology procurement, maximising leverage and delivering value through fact-based decision making, robust negotiation and effective supplier relationship management. In addition to Technology, the role provides procurement business partnering and sourcing support across a wider indirect spend portfolio, such as Finance, Marketing and Professional Services. The role also plays a key part in embedding Procurement policy and governance, managing supplier due diligence and onboarding, maintaining contract compliance, delivering accurate savings and performance reporting in line with Finance requirements, and providing day-to-day leadership and direction to the Indirect Category Buyer. Responsibilities: • Partnering with Technology functions to shape and deliver procurement activity in line with project demand, renewals and investment plans, providing a consistent commercial approach across a complex global spend landscape., • Acting as the Procurement Business Partner to the Technology function, working closely with the CDIO, Technology Leadership Team and, where required, other senior and Board-level stakeholders., • Leading the forward planning and execution of contract renewals, particularly across Q3 and Q4, ensuring early engagement, continuity of service and optimal commercial outcomes., • Supporting the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle by providing commercial insight and cost modelling for Technology spend., • Leading end-to-end sourcing activity, including RFx development, supplier evaluation, commercial negotiation and contract award., • Establishing and managing strategic supplier relationships, driving performance, value delivery and effective contract management., • Executing value-for-money decision making through spend leverage, benchmarking and the negotiation of favourable commercial and contractual terms, including payment terms and commercial models., • Analysing global spend, supplier markets and stakeholder requirements to identify opportunities for cost optimisation, demand management and value creation., • Ensuring compliance for new and existing suppliers, including due diligence, financial and risk assessments, robust onboarding processes and contract governance., • Embedding Procurement policy, processes and best practice across the organisation in partnership with the Procurement Centre of Excellence., • Delivering accurate savings and cost avoidance reporting, alongside pipeline, performance and category updates for senior stakeholders., • Procurement experience within a global category role, • Relevant category experience, • Experience working within a complex private sector multi-national business, • Result orientated with the ability to present results in a structured and professional manner, • Strong project management skills, • Commercial acumen and ability to influence business colleagues and leaders, • Strong analytical skills and evidences use of data to drive informed decision-making, • Cost reduction experience and evidence, • Team player with customer service focus, • Specialist Sourcing Qualification (CIPS), • Degree educated or equivalent (& proven track record), • Prior experience in manufacturing (desirable), • Competitive Salary, • Discretionary Annual Bonus (pro-rata), • Private Medical Insurance, • Up to 5% matched pension contribution, • 4x annual salary life assurance, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Extra paid day off for your birthday, • Paid day off for volunteering, • Employee discounts through MyDiscounts, • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, • Holiday Purchase Scheme, • Eyecare Vouchers, • Cycle to work scheme Essentra plc is a leading global provider of essential components and solutions, focusing on the manufacture and distribution of plastic injection moulded, vinyl dip moulded and metal items. Headquartered in the UK, Essentra's global network extends to 28 countries worldwide and includes over 3,000 employees, 14 manufacturing facilities, 24 distribution centres and 33 sales & service centres serving c.74,000 customers with a rapid supply of low cost but essential products for a variety of applications in industries such as equipment manufacturing, automotive, fabrication, electronics, medical and renewable energy.

Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: + Additional benefits Operational Delivery Lead Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: £61,670 - £80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for an Operational Delivery Lead for the Operations Group to provide leadership and supervision of operations delivery and support team. The Operational Delivery Lead is a pivotal leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of operational outputs-such as production and trials-within the Business Unit. Acting as the key point of escalation, this role makes critical prioritisation decisions to achieve the efficient delivery of the order book to time, cost and quality, in full compliance with AWE ESH and Security requirements. The position requires strong coordination across functions and a focus on continuous improvement, driving operational excellence and embedding best practices throughout the organisation. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operational delivery, the role involves leading and developing a large, diverse and high performing team, ensuring resources are effectively managed and suitably qualified. The Operational Delivery Lead will analyse performance data, identify trends, and implement strategies to enhance efficiency and capability. Building positive stakeholder relationships, including with international partners, and fostering a culture of agility and resilience are key to success. This role is ideally suited to a candidate that has a proactive attitude towards safety, continuous improvements, problem solving and ability to adapt to changing team and delivery demands. Who are we looking for? Please note that this is an on site based role rather than hybrid. We do need you to have the following: · Leadership & Team Management ; Proven experience leading large, diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, Ability to coach, develop, and retain talent. · Operational Expertise ; Demonstrable experience managing complex delivery operations (e.g., production outputs, trials), Skilled in interpreting operational performance data and making timely, risk-based decisions. · Regulatory & Compliance ; Experience working within a regulatory environment, understanding of environmental and nuclear operations management (where relevant). · Qualifications ; Degree educated or equivalent experience. · Skills ; Ability to manage a wide portfolio of complex, interrelated activities, Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, Effective communication and stakeholder management, Agility and resilience in changing circumstances. · Other ; Willing and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: · Professional Recognition; Membership of a relevant professional body. · Additional Expertise ; Experience in implementing manufacturing best practices, Exposure to international collaboration (e.g., US or other partners). · Continuous Improvement ; Proven track record in driving business change and transformation programs. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Key Accountabilities: * Accountable for managing, leading, coaching and developing a large and diverse / multi-disciplinary team and holding them accountable for the engagement, development, performance and retention of their teams. * Work, on behalf of the Head of Operations, to achieve the safe delivery of operational task outputs (e.g. production outputs / trials delivery) aligned to the Business Unit order book, acting as the escalation point for key tactical decisions and ensuring seamless coordination and execution of these tasks in line with SQCDP (safety, quality, cost, delivery and people). * Lead and contribute to projects directly related to process and enduring capability. * Deliver improvements in performance in all aspects of operations and implement manufacturing best practice. * Accountable for effective resource management of operations delivery staff within the Business Unit (e.g. apprentices, operatives, technicians, team leaders) ensuring that resources are SQEP (suitably qualified experienced person) as required and allocated effectively to meet operational demands. * Accountable for ensuring robust data is available to report, analyse and monitor performance, identifying trends and variances and areas for improvement. * Delivers operational output within the Business Unit which meets quality standards and complies with defined conditions and regulations. * Utilises in-depth understanding of operations to deliver risk-based decision making and prioritisation in line with customer needs. * Maintain and improve relationships with US and other international partners. * Additional accountabilities may be identified over time and will be discussed with the role holder in line with the business need. Key Responsibilities: * Responsible for safe delivery of operational requirements in line with the Business Unit order book. * Identifies potential risks and develops mitigation strategies to minimise impact. * Promotes the adoption of continuous improvement, business change and transformation programmes into the operations delivery - ensuring expectations and requirements are reinforced and become embedded into business as usual. * Promote and sponsor operational excellence and drive all actions aimed at continuous process improvement. * The company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with the business needs Some reasons we think you'll love it here: AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include: * 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. * Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions). * Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. * Life Assurance (4 x annual salary). * Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. * Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Process Safety Senior Consultant Location : Based from DEKRA Ops offices in Southampton, Leeds or Aberdeen - Hybrid and Remote working considered Salary : £50,000 - £70,000 DOE Car Allowance Contract : Permanent, Full-time Do you want to boost the future towards a safe, secure and sustainable world We are DEKRA UK, part of a global organisation employing over 49,000 people in more than 60 countries! In the UK, we deliver a wide range of services spanning all industry types including but not limited to oil and gas, insurance, manufacturing, and chemical and process safety industries as well as services to the automotive sector. We are now recruiting for a Process Safety Senior Consultant to join the team. A Day in the Life and the Impact Youll Make: As a Process Safety Senior Consultant, your day will be varied and impactful, combining technical expertise with client engagement and leadership. Youll lead and review complex hazard and risk assessments such as HAZOPs, QRAs, and DSEAR studies, while supporting clients in embedding robust process safety practices across their operations. Alongside producing high-quality technical reports and contributing to project delivery, youll collaborate with colleagues, mentor junior team members, and support business development activities. Your work will play a critical role in helping clients manage risk, meet regulatory requirements, and operate safely and efficiently, making a direct and lasting impact on both people and performance. What Youll Do: Lead and review key process hazard and risk assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, SWIFT, QRA, OBRA, and FTA Develop and implement Process Safety Management frameworks and the different techniques/toolkits for delivery of each of the areas including PHA and Risk assessment, QRA/OBRA. Run audits of client PSM systems. Develop and implement Safety Reports and Safety Cases in line with regulations such as COMAH Provide expert guidance on embedding process safety across design, operations, and maintenance Conduct specialised assessments, including DSEAR risk assessments and relief/vent sizing studies Produce technical reports and support business development while mentoring junior team members What Youll Bring: Masters degree (M.Eng/M.Sc) in Process Safety, Loss Prevention, Safety, Chemical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical Engineering (or any other relevant engineering discipline) supported by 5-10 years experience in Process Safety, Loss Prevention, Safety Engineering (directly or indirectly) as part of a manufacturing site or consultancy OR 10 years of experience in a Process Safety (or equivalent) role with clear evidence of senior responsibility with PSM implementation and in-house developed expertise in the areas listed for the role Experience with developing scopes of work based on (internal or external) client requirements Experience in project management and task/budget control Nice to Have: Experience in Relief/Venting, Chemical Reaction Hazards and/or DSEAR/ATEX, is desirable, but not essential. Experience of development and implementation of Functional Safety (IEC61511) requirements What Youll Receive for the Value You Bring: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Holiday buy and sell scheme Private health insurance Pension contribution Employee referral scheme Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Eye test vouchers Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Lets create a safer world today. Apply now and join a team that values your expertise and passion. At DEKRA we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

Quality Manager - Southampton - Electronics / Automotive We are currently recruiting for a Quality Manager to join an innovative technology company based in Fareham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving and developing quality systems within a growing business focused on cutting-edge hardware, software and firmware products. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and develop the companys Quality Assurance systems alongside the engineering team, • Act as the lead contact for QA-related customer activities including pre-sales support, certifications, production quality and failure analysis, • Support audits, management reviews and customer feedback processes, ensuring actions are completed effectively, • Maintain and improve the Business Management System and associated documentation, • Prepare and manage internal and external audit schedules, • Create, revise and maintain procedures, forms and work instructions, • Degree qualified in Engineering, Electronics, Physics, Computer Science or a related technical discipline, • ISO 9001 accredi...

Senior Town Planner Location: Southampton, Hampshire Salary: Competitive + bonus + excellent benefits Job Type: Full-time, Permanent An international property and planning consultancy is seeking a Senior Town Planner to join its established planning team based in Southampton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner to join a market-leading multidisciplinary property consultancy, working on a diverse portfolio of projects across the residential, mixed-use, commercial and strategic land sectors. The successful candidate will be part of a highly respected planning team delivering high-quality planning advice to a broad client base including developers, landowners, investors and public sector organisations. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects across the South Coast and wider UK, with clear progression opportunities within a globally recognised consultancy. The Role As a Senior Town Planner, you will play a key role in managing planning projects, advising clients and supporting the delivery of successful planning outcomes. Key responsibilities will include: * Preparing and managing planning applications, appeals and development proposals * Providing strategic planning advice to clients across a range of development sectors * Managing projects from initial site appraisal through to planning determination * Preparing planning statements, reports and supporting documentation * Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders and multidisciplinary consultant teams * Supporting site promotion and Local Plan representations * Assisting with client relationship management and business development * Supporting and mentoring junior planners within the team About You The ideal candidate will have: * 5+ years’ experience in town planning, ideally within consultancy * A degree or postgraduate qualification in Town Planning or a related discipline * MRTPI chartership (or close to achieving) * Strong knowledge of the UK planning system and development process * Experience managing planning applications and client projects * Excellent written communication and report writing skills * Strong organisational and project management abilities What’s on Offer * Competitive salary commensurate with experience * Performance-related bonus * Comprehensive benefits package * Opportunity to work on major development and strategic planning projects * A collaborative team environment within a global property consultancy * Clear career progression and professional development opportunities This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Town Planner looking to progress their career within a leading property consultancy delivering planning and development advice on a wide range of high-profile projects. For more information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Principal RF Engineer Southampton (or alternatively Bristol) – 6 month duration – Pay rate £64.81 p/h Umbrella or £47.54 p/h PAYE (£54.45 p/h including holiday pay) We are recruiting for an Engineer with microwave engineering knowledge, who is familiar with working on complex electronic (ideally RF-based) sensor systems. The role can be based in either Southampton or Bristol and will focus on the electronics design of the RF and control subsystems; to be implemented on laboratory and aircraft concept demonstrators. You will provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle including design implementation, integration and test, system trials and product delivery. You will be part of the Airborne Communications product development group within the Integrated Sensing & Protection line of our clients business; interacting with partner organisations / sub-contractors and potential customers. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for delivery of work packages focused on analogue and RF electronics, covering the inter vehicle data link design, system test and integration. Modelling of proposed architectures to determine the optimal solution. Simulation of RF design. Documentation of design including configuration management within Teamcenter. Support laboratory hardware demonstrator development and test. Requirements: These are some of the key things we are looking for, although it's not necessary to have experience in everything: Proven ability of RF design of circuitry, ideally between DC and 30 GHz, but if you don't have experience over this whole range then we'd still be interested to hear from you. Able to work with PCB layout personnel in an advisory capacity. Proven ability of using RF test and measurement equipment to develop and debug RF circuitry. Ability to use RF and system modelling and simulation tools. Ability to produce concise technical reports detailing design solutions and implementation. Ability to understand and follow the business practices, such as design reviews, which come with working in a high technology defence environment. Degree in relevant engineering or related scientific discipline (Electronics Engineering preferred). As part of an electromechanical project, be willing to work closely with the mechanical team members to create a solution which addresses all design requirements. Desirable: Knowledge of digital or mixed signal design. System level and sub-system integration and debug. Experience of working in the defence electronics sector. Additional information: The successful candidate will need to hold a UK MOD Security Clearance to SC level prior to starting, the client will sponsor a new application if you are not currently cleared. TPBN1_UKTJ

Ideas | People | Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons As a firm our focus on delivering quality audit work for the benefit of the public interest is our key priority. Our Audit teams are essential, not just to BDO, but to the whole economy. With specialist knowledge of sectors, markets and geographies; our auditors have the business understanding necessary to deliver the high quality and robust audits that companies and their stakeholders can trust. As part of our Audit team, you'll receive the support you need to reach your potential. From completing professional qualifications to developing new skills and exploring different learning opportunities, you'll join a friendly and diverse team whose work really matters. Use your skills to build a career in Audit at BDO. We'll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You'll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO's Partners. You'll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. You'll be someone with: Qualified ACA/ACCA/ICAS Qualified or overseas equivalent. Educated up to degree level or CTS. Experience supervising and coaching junior members of staff on site. Working knowledge of UK and International GAAS, IFRS, UK GAAP and Financial Reporting requirements. Working knowledge of firm services, issues regarding advice, and regulation and compliance, including anti-money laundering. Demonstrable knowledge of current economic and market trends. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Production Manager Southampton Permanent £55,000 – £60,000 + Benefits An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Production Manager to join a leading high-technology manufacturing business operating within advanced engineering and industrial laser solutions. This is a key leadership role within the operations team, responsible for driving performance across production, safety, quality, continuous improvement, and delivery. The successful candidate will lead a production unit within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring operational excellence while supporting business growth and customer satisfaction on a global scale. The Role As Production Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the performance and day-to-day management of your production area. You will lead and develop teams, drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, and work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, HR, and Operations to achieve strategic business objectives. You will play a critical role in improving efficiency, reducing costs, supporting new product introduction activities, and ensuring production capability aligns with customer demand. Key Responsibilities • Lead and promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across the production area, • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives within a Lean manufacturing environment, • Monitor and manage production KPIs, implementing corrective actions where required, • Deliver productivity and cost reduction projects, including scrap reduction and manufacturing efficiency improvements, • Communicate production targets and business objectives clearly across teams, • Support strategic operational planning and production development activities, • Collaborate closely with Engineering teams on new product introduction and manufacturing readiness activities, • Build strong working relationships across Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, HR, and Engineering functions, • Ensure appropriate staffing levels, capability planning, and skills development within the production team, • Maintain inventory accuracy and effective stock management within the production area, • Lead, coach, and develop team members to achieve high performance and engagement About You We are looking for a proactive and driven manufacturing leader with strong people management skills and experience operating within a modern Lean manufacturing environment. You will be analytical, organised, and capable of balancing strategic planning with hands-on operational leadership in a fast-moving production setting. Required Experience • Previous experience in a Production Manager or similar leadership role within manufacturing, • Strong Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience, • Experience working collaboratively with cross-functional business teams including Engineering, Procurement, HR, and Finance, • Experience using ERP systems within a manufacturing environment, • Strong planning and production capacity management experience, • Good IT skills including spreadsheets, reporting, and communication tools, • Experience within high-precision, electronics, optical, or advanced manufacturing environments would be advantageous Qualifications • Ideally degree qualified in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related discipline, • Lean Manufacturing qualification or equivalent practical experience would be beneficial What We’re Looking For • Strong leadership and coaching capability, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Data-driven and solution-focused approach to problem solving, • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, • Self-motivated and adaptable within a dynamic environment, • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to operational delivery, • Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous improvement If you are an experienced Production Manager looking to join an innovative and growing advanced manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you

Marine Engineer Location: South Coast Salary - Dependant on experience We are a looking for Marine Engineer for a well established fast-growing marine business located on the South Coast, representing a range of premium brands in propulsion, electric propulsion, stabilisation, and onboard systems across all sectors. The Role will mainly based on the South Coast with some travel required As Marine Engineer, the role combines hands-on engineering expertise with technical leadership and project management, covering projects in different sectors. Key Responsibilities of the Marine Engineer Installation, diagnostics, testing, and maintenance of marine systems and machinery. Provide technical leadership on retrofits, new builds, and major overhauls. Conduct performance assessments, system diagnostics, and root-cause failure investigations. Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, classification standards, and company policies. Support service leadership in managing projects. Work closely with other engineers and apprentices. Deliver technical support to our dealer and service network. Qualifications & Experience of Marine Engineer Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Proven expertise with propulsion systems, power generation, and fuel systems. Knowledge of onboard electrical systems. Strong communication, and organisational skills. Willingness to travel (UK and abroad) as required. Must hold A full UK drivers License and have the full right to work within the UK

Senior Buyer Location: Southampton, UK Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 We are looking for an experienced Senior Buyer to join a growing manufacturing business and play a key role in managing purchase orders, supplier performance, and material flow. This is a fast-paced role working closely with Operations, Planning, Engineering, and Finance to ensure materials are available on time and production runs smoothly. You will be responsible for sourcing materials, expediting orders, maintaining accurate ERP/MRP data, and supporting shipping and receiving activities. The role also involves monitoring supplier performance, resolving issues, and helping to maintain strong working relationships across the business and supply chain. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain accurate purchase orders. Source assigned commodities and identify alternative suppliers where needed. Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, corrective actions, and performance. Produce supplier performance reports and metrics. Support volume planning for materials, components, equipment, and services. Work with Operations, Planning, and Engineering to support material delivery and fulfilment. Maintain accurate item master and supplier data in ERP/MRP systems. Verify incoming materials for accuracy, quality, and documentation compliance. Coordinate outgoing shipments and ensure on-time delivery. Monitor lead times, capacity constraints, and market conditions. Work with Finance and Accounts Receivable to resolve invoice discrepancies. Support wider operational objectives as required.About You Strong experience in purchasing, inventory control, logistics, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment. Excellent attention to detail Strong knowledge of supply chain and materials planning. Experience using ERP/MRP systems, ideally NetSuite or Oracle. Strong Excel skills and good analytical ability. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.Desirable Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Experience managing a team of buyers. Familiarity with shipping providers such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.To find out more please contact Max Sinclair (url removed) or apply directly