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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis) Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: • Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment, • Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation, • Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies, • Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines, • Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems, • Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process Essential • Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards, • Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development, • Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design), • Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems, • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, • Knowledge of defence standards, • Experience of Marine Electrical Systems As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Electrical Power Systems Definition team: Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 31st August 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-KI1 #LI-Hybrid

Job title: Principal Control & Instrumentation Engineer Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Filton or Manchester (2 days minimum on site per fortnight.) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you’ll be doing: • Develop a functional design for the Vehicle Control solution for SSNA, • Work with a complex relationship of stakeholders to provide oversight in the delivery of the vehicle control solution, and the supporting vehicle control strategy, • Work closely with the Office of the Chief Engineer, to support assurance activities., • Work with the engineering manager in the delivery of the vehicle control system, reporting suitable progress through agile toolsets, • Deliver the response to the engineering delivery plan, ensuring that the plan is delivered to schedule, • Provide guidance and instruction on the engineering methods/process to delivery the engineering delivery plan, • Work with the Engineering Delivery Team with varying levels of SQEP to develop technical solutions, developing the team members and nurturing their development Essential • Experience in developing a C&I design for a large scale C&I system ensuring it meets a wide range of requirements, such as functional, defence standards, industrial standards, etc., • Experience with managing non-functional requirements (i.e. EMC, shock, etc.) meeting industrial compliance, • Experience of authoring and/or reviewing design documents, such as I/O schedules, functional design specification, functional chronicle, interface control document, etc., • Understanding of control system architecture and communication protocols (i.e. RS-485, PROFIBUS), • History in IEC 61508 – Functional Safety (or similar) and production of supporting evidence to substantiate safety claims As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Platform Complex Systems team: You will be helping to define and shape the design of the Royal Navy’s next generation attack class submarine and working to implement legacy technology and new control concepts whilst collaborating with colleagues within the Submarines business, wider stakeholders, suppliers, and the Royal Navy. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 7th August 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid

Role: Responsible Sourcing Assistant Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Location: Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1QJ Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 days per week office based) Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary A key role in supporting the Responsible Sourcing team with supplier onboarding, factory due diligence, compliance tracking and materials management. Reporting to the Junior Ethical Trade and Materials Manager, this role offers hands-on experience with both ethical trade and responsible materials, and would suit someone with an analytical mindset, and a passion for improving working conditions and environmental practices in fashion supply chains. Role Responsibilities Supplier & Factory • Using audit reports to create corrective action plans, issue to suppliers and monitor responses, • Support supplier/factory onboarding process - information collection and system set up, • Update and maintain supplier and factory database, • Update FatFace Factory list for Supply Hub & FatFace website (Every 6 months), • Coordinate supply chain mapping – ensuring forms are sent out and we receive complete and accurate data, • Reporting eg. On non compliances Material Standards & Compliance • Maintain Factory Scope Certifications excel database – ensure we have a valid Factory Scope Certification saved down and listed on the sheet for factories in our supply chain., • Review Leather Tracker to ensure data accuracy and document collection, • Ensure all Leaping Bunny declarations are collected, and trackers updated, • Assist in maintaining the Lenzing tracker and applying for product licenses on time, • Assist in maintaining the Linen tracker and requesting certification from suppliers on time Ad Hoc • Monitor the Responsible Sourcing inbox and forward emails to relevant team members, • Regular engagement in webinars, news and training material, • Liaising with Suppliers (Questions about Certs. Audits. Training), • Support RS Team on ad hoc projects and activities including coordinating supplier conferences, • Maintain contact database (ensuring all contacts are up to data etc..), • Maintain Policy document log and communicate updates to suppliers Skills and Experience Experience Level/Qualification: • Excellent IT skills with demonstrable experience in excel., • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite., • Interest in sustainability & ethical fashion., • Fluent in written and spoken English. Additional languages would be advantageous., • 1+ years' experience in a similar Office based role, ideally within sustainability or a commercial role. General Skills: • Passion for sustainability and responsible sourcing, • Willingness to learn and develop new skills, • Disciplined, detailed, analytical, passionate, team player, • Integrity in personality, • Good communication skills, • An outgoing and confident personality; energy, enthusiasm, drive and a ‘can do’ attitude. Role Competencies Collaboration – Works effectively with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners to drive responsible sourcing outcomes Attention to Detail – Ensures accuracy in audit tracking, compliance documentation, and claims validation Problem Solving – Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset, particularly in complex sourcing and compliance scenarios Initiative – Proactively identifies risks and opportunities for improvement across suppliers, materials, and processes Planning & Organisation – Manages multiple projects, audits, and onboarding activities simultaneously with clear timelines and prioritisation Communication – Confidently communicates technical and compliance information to a variety of stakeholders in a clear and engaging way Leadership – Supports, coaches and inspires others, contributing to a positive and high-performing team environment Adaptability – Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing legislation and business needs Key Contacts and Relationships: Internal: • Responsible Sourcing Manager, • Responsible Sourcing Team, • Buying, Design & Product Teams, • Compliance, • Marketing, • Retail Operations, • People Team, • Suppliers & Manufacturers, • Standard Bodies & Certifiers Auditors & Technical Consultants, • Platform Providers, • NGOs & Industry Bodies, • Regulators & Frameworks Accountable for Resources: • Management and documentation of material standards (e.g. BCI, LWG, GCS), • Tracking tools for supplier compliance, claims, and audit data, • Sustainability platforms and systems (e.g. DPP, PEFT, PLM), • Supplier and product-related environmental data (Scope 3, lifecycle, impact metrics), • Internal training materials, presentations, and sustainability communications, • Circularity and innovation pilots (e.g. regenerative fibres, product passports), • Responsible sourcing documentation for corporate and B Corp reporting FatFace Benefits: Financial & Protection Benefits • Sick pay allowances, • Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues), • Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options, • Dental insurance (colleague funded) Discounts & Perks • 60% off FatFace products, • 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products), • O2 phone discount, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues), • EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues), • Perkbox – our online platform offering:, • Day-one access, • Exclusive brand discounts, • Wellbeing content, • Home workouts and more Health & Wellbeing • Specsavers eye care scheme, • Eye tests and contributions to glasses, • Free period products, • EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support Learning & Development • THRIVE – our learning management system:, • Day-one access, • 1,000s of learning resources Time Off & Leave • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Sabbatical leave (in line with service), • Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave, • Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis. Additional Perks • Refer a Friend scheme

Small Works Manager/Account Manager – Building Envelope Maintenance & Small Works Permanent | Hampshire | £Negotiable + Package We’re working with a specialist contractor in the cladding, façades and wider building envelope sector to recruit an Account Manager for their busy maintenance and small works division. This is an office based role, with occasional client or site visits, and requires someone within a reasonable commute of Hampshire. The Role This is a varied role combining client relationship management, administration, and coordination of short duration works. You’ll be responsible for a portfolio of clients, organising resources, ordering materials, and ensuring works are delivered smoothly – while also looking for opportunities to grow the account. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the main point of contact for allocated client accounts., • Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships., • Allocate operatives and subcontractors to jobs, ensuring correct paperwork, RAMS, and materials are in place., • Procure materials and liaise with suppliers., • Prepare quotes and estimates for maintenance works, with support for larger projects., • Track job progress and ensure timely, quality completion., • Spot opportunities to develop accounts into larger works. About You: • Experience in a client facing role within construction or a related field (cladding/façades/roofing/building envelope experience ideal)., • Highly organised with excellent communication skills., • Comfortable managing multiple small jobs at once., • Commercially minded with the ability to quote, negotiate, and spot opportunities. The Company Offers: • Clear progression, with potential to step into a middle management role in 1–3 years., • A supportive team environment with training and mentoring., • The opportunity to join a leading specialist with a strong reputation and pipeline. The company have developed a fantastic culture from boardroom to the support team. They support, encourage and socialise together, are professional in their approach and robust systems and procedures in place. Staff retention is exceptional a result making them a genuine employer of choice. How to Apply: Click Apply or contact Becky Fautley at 020 8502 0111 for more information. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, Premises Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for temporary recruitment. By applying for this job, you agree to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our company website. Account Manager | Cladding & Façades | Building Envelope Maintenance | Hampshire

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