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Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long-term impact. \n \n The Learning and Talent Manager will move learning from programme-led activity to a strategic enabler of organisational capability, culture and future skills, helping colleagues make an impact, unlock potential and build confidence for future success. \n \n The role will connect learning, skills and talent into an engaging colleague experience, strengthening learning journeys, internal mobility, succession and skills-based development. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Learning strategy, skills and capability development \n\n • Drive the learning, skills and capability agenda, translating the People Strategy into development that builds confidence, impact and future-ready capability.\n, • Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and people managers to identify current and future skills requirements, priority gaps and capability needs.\n, • Support a skills-based organisation through skills taxonomies, pathways, academies and development plans linked to performance, career growth and potential.\n, • Align learning and skills development with the culture programme, reinforcing the behaviours, mindsets and capabilities needed in a high-performing, values-led organisation.\n\n Learning journeys, content curation and learning culture \n\n • Create learning journeys for new starters, managers, future leaders and technical specialists.\n, • Integrate learning activities, resources and programmes into a coherent, inclusive offer aligned to business priorities.\n, • Curate practical content and promote continuous, collaborative learning in the flow of work.\n\n Learning platform ownership and digital enablement \n\n • Own and evolve the learning platform as an intuitive gateway to development and opportunity.\n, • Manage platform content, pathways, campaigns and engagement across mandatory, regulatory, technical, leadership and professional development.\n, • Use AI, automation and learning technology to improve adoption and personalised, accessible learning journeys.\n\n Talent management, succession and internal mobility \n\n • Shape talent approaches that create clearer pathways for growth, progression, promotion and future contribution.\n, • Coordinate succession planning and leadership pipeline activity for business-critical roles.\n, • Build internal mobility pathways through promotions, secondments, internal moves, stretch assignments, projects and mentoring.\n\n Leadership, people management and regulatory capability \n\n • Design practical leadership, people manager and future leader interventions that build confidence, accountability and the behaviours needed in a regulated organisation.\n, • Coordinate programme design, suppliers, communications, tracking and evaluation.\n, • Support the CPO to develop board skills and training programmes that strengthen governance capability and regulatory understanding.\n, • Support regulatory readiness, conduct, risk ownership, operational resilience and a values-led culture.\n\n Data, insight and continuous improvement \n\n • Develop learning and talent MI, dashboards and reporting to support evidence-based decisions.\n, • Use data, colleague feedback and manager insight to shape learning, development and talent outcomes.\n, • Evaluate impact on performance, retention, engagement, mobility and organisational capability.\n\n Project and stakeholder management \n\n • Lead or support People projects across skills, capability, learning, talent, succession, mobility and learning technology.\n, • Build strong relationships with leaders, managers, colleagues, providers and platform partners.\n, • Work with the People team to ensure skills, capability and pathways inform performance, progression and reward structures.\n, • Work across the People team to join up learning, talent, performance, reward, recruitment and employee experience activity\n\n \n About Us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Experience in Learning and Development, Talent, Organisational Development or a similar role, with energy to shape a modern learning and talent agenda.\n, • Strong understanding of modern learning practice, including learning journeys, digital learning, content curation, platforms and learning in the flow of work.\n, • Experience developing learning strategies, capability frameworks, skills taxonomies or skills-based development.\n, • Strong understanding of talent management, succession planning, promotions, internal mobility, mentoring and development planning.\n, • Digitally confident, using AI, automation, dashboards and data insight to design solutions, evaluate impact and improve outcomes.\n, • Strong project, communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to deliver at pace and work effectively in a regulated environment.\n, • Experience supporting leadership development, people manager capability and future leader programmes.\n, • Inclusive, colleague-centred and forward-thinking, with curiosity and drive to help people unlock potential and make an impact.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline.\n, • CIPD qualification or equivalent experience; relevant learning, talent, coaching, organisational development, learning technology, skills mapping or capability framework design experience would be helpful.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

The HR Generalist will report into the HRBP UK&I and provide dedicated HR support across our UK&I sites, acting as a trusted support to managers on employee relations, recruitment, and operational HR matters. The role will ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant people practices while supporting cultural transformation, leadership development, and enabling managers to make informed people decisions. \n \n Key Tasks \n \n HR Administration \n\n • Support the HR Coordinator with day-to-day administrative activities.\n, • Provide cover for HR administrative processes during periods of annual leave or absence.\n, • Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems.\n, • Prepare HR documentation including letters, outcome communications, and meeting invitations.\n, • Ensure employee records and case files are maintained confidentially and in accordance with GDPR requirements.\n\n HRIS Maintenance \n\n • Administer and maintain the Talent HR system, ensuring data integrity and timely updates.\n, • Support onboarding and offboarding workflows within the system.\n, • Liaise with IT and Payroll to ensure seamless integration of HRIS processes.\n\n Recruitment Administration \n\n • Coordinate recruitment activities including job postings, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.\n, • Track recruitment cycles and ensure timely progression of candidates.\n, • Reduce reliance on external agencies by improving internal recruitment turnaround.\n\n Employee Relations \n\n • Manage and support a range of employee relations cases from start to finish, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and best practice.\n, • Conduct workplace investigations relating to disciplinary, grievance, capability, and other employee relations matters.\n, • Prepare investigation reports with clear findings and recommendations.\n, • Advise and coach managers through disciplinary, grievance, capability, and performance management processes.\n, • Support and attend formal hearings and meetings, providing procedural guidance and note-taking where required.\n, • Manage and coordinate flexible working requests, ensuring fair and consistent application of policy.\n, • Support managers with probation reviews, performance concerns, and employee conduct matters.\n\n Absence Management \n\n • Provide guidance and support to managers on short-term and long-term absence cases.\n, • Monitor absence trends and support managers in addressing attendance concerns.\n, • Coordinate occupational health referrals where appropriate and support the implementation of recommendations.\n, • Advise managers on return-to-work processes, reasonable adjustments, and disability-related absence considerations.\n, • Ensure absence cases are managed consistently and in line with company policy and legal requirements.\n\n Manager Support \n\n • Act as the first point of contact for managers seeking advice on people-related matters.\n, • Build strong working relationships with managers to support effective people management and employee engagement.\n, • Provide practical and commercially focused HR guidance and solutions.\n, • Escalate complex or high-risk cases where required.\n\n Project Support \n Project support as and when required in terms of collating data for analysis and ensuring accurate record keeping. \n \n Qualifications \n \n\n • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business, Human Resources, or related area\n, • 3+ years' of experience working in Human Resources\n, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills\n\n

Position: Customer Service Specialist \n Location: Hybrid (2 days per week in Wolverhampton) \n \n About Geobear \n \n At Geobear, we’re building something incredible. Established over forty years ago, Geobear is a fast-growing ground engineering contractor working across various market sectors including residential, commercial, and critical infrastructure. \n \n We prioritise our values and provide a place where you can be yourself and thrive. Geobear offers genuine opportunities for development, professional growth, and a remarkable career. Driven by our core SPIRE values (Safety, Partnership, Integrity, Respect, Excellence), we solve complex structural problems beneath the surface, saving asset owners time, disruption, and carbon. \n \n What Sets Geobear Apart \n \n Geobear leads the industry with sustainable and efficient ground stabilisation solutions. Our advanced resin injection technology is a non-disruptive, faster, and more reliable alternative to traditional methods. \n \n • Sustainability: Our eco-friendly solutions significantly reduce carbon footprints compared to traditional concrete underpinning, directly addressing ground stabilisation issues worsened by climate change. \n • Efficiency: We deliver projects swiftly with minimal disruption, ideal for homeowners, businesses, and infrastructure operators needing rapid turnaround times. \n • Innovation: Continuous innovation ensures state-of-the-art, highly effective, and sustainable engineering solutions. \n • Culture: We foster a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture where every team member can excel and make a direct impact. \n \n Role Overview \n \n As a Customer Service Specialist at Geobear, you will drive the initial customer experience and keep our operations running smoothly. You will serve as a calm, empathetic, and reliable point of contact for homeowners, business partners, and insurers dealing with stressful property issues - taking full ownership of their journey from initial enquiry through to resolution. \n \n This role is designed as a high-potential launchpad for a long-term career at Geobear. By mastering high-volume customer communications, qualifying sales opportunities, and developing deep product knowledge, high performers have a clear career progression pathway into a Residential Area Manager role within 3 to 5 years. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n \n 1. Lead Management & Sales Support \n • Accurately record B2B and B2C enquiries from phone calls, emails, webforms, and messaging channels into Salesforce. \n • Qualify inbound sales opportunities effectively and schedule site visit appointments for the sales team. \n • Manage prospective client communications via WhatsApp and online portals, ensuring swift response times. \n \n 1. Customer Journey & Account Ownership \n • Own customer interactions end-to-end for residential, commercial, and insurance clients, providing clear, plain-talking updates. \n • Remain calm and supportive under pressure, helping worried homeowners navigate ground subsidence issues with confidence and empathy. \n • Adapt communication style to deliver a premium, seamless experience across both residential B2C customers and professional B2B partners. \n \n 1. Operational Administration & Quality Control \n • Execute project-related administration with high attention to detail, including insurance claims processing and complaint management. \n • Identify and escalate service delivery gaps promptly to maintain high quality standards across customer touch points. \n • Approach ad-hoc administrative and operational tasks with flexibility and a positive, "can-do" mindset. \n \n Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) \n \n • Respond to client WhatsApp messages within 1 hour. \n • Book required site visits accurately and efficiently. \n • Communicate with customers via email within 24 hours of receipt. \n • Maintain an inbound call abandonment rate of under 10%. \n • Achieve a 90% call compliance rate. \n • Complete all customer call-backs on the day they are received. \n • Collaborate with the team to ensure customer portal messages receive responses within 24 hours. \n \n Qualifications & Key Requirements \n \n • Customer Focus & Resilience: Proven background in customer service or claims handling, with a calm, empathetic manner when helping clients through stressful situations. \n • Target & KPI Drive: Motivated by clear targets in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, taking personal pride in meeting SLAs without compromising care. \n • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a confident, persuasive phone manner and strong active listening. \n • Technical & System Aptitude: Tech-savvy with a fast learning curve for new systems; prior experience with Salesforce or insurance claims software is a major advantage. \n • Organisation & Detail Focus: Highly organised with high attention to detail in logging tasks, setting deadlines, and tracking follow-ups in CRM platforms. \n • Self-Motivation & Collaboration: Resourceful self-starter who works well in a hybrid environment while staying fully engaged with team goals. \n \n Don't meet every single requirement? We still want to hear from you. At Geobear, we hire for attitude, potential, and curiosity - we can teach you the rest. \n \n Career Pathway: From Customer Service to Residential Sales \n \n At Geobear, we believe the best commercial leaders grow from within. This position offers a structured progression path into a Residential Area Manager role after 3 to 5 years of consistent high performance. You will build deep technical knowledge, master consultative selling, and gain commercial insight, preparing you to eventually manage your own territory, deliver site quotes, and lead commercial pipelines. \n \n What We Offer \n \n • A competitive basic salary and a generous commission structure. \n • Healthcare cash plan. \n • Company pension. \n • Salary sacrifice car scheme. \n • £15 per month towards your gym membership. \n • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. \n • World-class technical and sales training to make you an expert in our solutions. \n • PPE and Geobear uniform supplied. \n • Opportunities for career progression and promotion. \n \n Applications \n \n To keep our process fair for everyone, please submit your application directly through the job advert page, as we can’t accept applications by email. \n \n Have questions, need accessibility support, or require this information in a different format? Reach out to Dom, our Head of Talent Acquisition - careers@geobear.com. \n \n We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are happy to make adjustments so you can perform at your best. \n \n NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE

Join LGPS Central at an important moment, where strong organisation, trusted support and clear coordination help the business move forward with confidence. \n \n This role is based in Wolverhampton and will provide high-level, confidential and proactive support to the relevant Chief Officer or Chief Officers. The role will help ensure priorities are well coordinated, decisions are supported, actions are followed through and colleagues, stakeholders and visitors experience a professional, organised and welcoming environment. \n \n The postholder will work closely with Chief Officers, Heads of Function, the Chief of Staff, Governance and colleagues across the business. This is a varied role that goes beyond diary management. It is about helping senior leaders stay focused, helping functional priorities move smoothly, improving information flow and making sure the practical day-to-day experience works well for everyone. \n \n This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the centre of the business, likes making things work better, and takes pride in creating calm, structure and momentum in a busy environment. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n \n Chief Officer Support \n\n • Provide proactive, confidential and high-quality support to the relevant Chief Officer or Chief Officers.\n, • Act as a professional first point of contact, managing communications with discretion and judgement.\n, • Manage complex diaries, briefing materials, travel and accommodation, ensuring senior leaders are well prepared and supported.\n, • Use sound judgement and initiative to take ownership of tasks, resolve issues and escalate where needed.\n\n \n Business Manager Communications and Organisational Support \n\n • Work closely with the Chief of Staff to stay aligned with executive priorities, key messages and leadership direction.\n, • Help cascade strategic priorities into functional areas in a clear and practical way.\n, • Support communication flow between Chief Officers, Heads of Function and wider teams.\n, • Support organisational and cross-functional programmes where appropriate.\n\n \n Functional Coordination and Priorities \n\n • Support the wider function by helping coordinate priorities, track key actions and follow up commitments.\n, • Work with Heads of Function to improve visibility of deadlines, dependencies and key priorities.\n, • Help ensure information, decisions and actions are shared clearly and at the right time.\n, • Work in an agile way, adapting quickly to changing priorities and supporting fast-paced decision-making.\n\n \n Meetings, Governance and Information Management \n\n • Support meeting management by coordinating agendas, papers, logistics, actions and follow-up where required.\n, • Work closely with the Governance function to ensure there is a clear split of responsibilities for formal governance meetings.\n, • Support Chief Officers with meeting preparation, coordination of inputs and follow-up on actions assigned to them.\n, • Use AI and digital tools appropriately to support meeting preparation, information summarisation and action tracking.\n, • Maintain secure and intuitive digital filing and information management systems.\n\n \n Workplace Coordination \n\n • Support day-to-day workplace coordination, including shared spaces, office essentials and visitor areas.\n, • Liaise with suppliers, facilities contacts and internal teams to resolve practical workplace issues.\n, • Provide cover and support across the Business Manager group where required.\n, • Carry out other duties within the scope and spirit of the role, aligned to evolving business needs.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n\n • Experience providing high-level executive or senior leadership support in a complex and fast-paced environment.\n, • Confidence working with senior leaders, boards and external stakeholders.\n, • Strong judgement, discretion and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.\n, • Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands.\n, • Ability to support senior leaders beyond diary management, including priority coordination, action tracking and information flow.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to summarise information clearly and produce accurate meeting outputs.\n, • Strong digital capability, including Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint and collaboration tools.\n, • Experience using AI and digital tools to improve productivity, including meeting capture, action tracking and information summarisation.\n, • Good understanding of when formal governance outputs should sit with the Governance function.\n, • High attention to detail, with the ability to focus on what matters most.\n, • Proactive, practical and able to take ownership without close supervision.\n, • Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines.\n, • Flexible and adaptable, able to move between executive support, functional coordination and workplace coordination.\n, • Awareness of information governance, confidentiality and data protection best practice.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.\n, • Business Administration qualification or equivalent experience in an executive support role.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family-friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Nominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Join LGPS Central at a pivotal moment, where investment meets long term impact. \n \n The Governance Officer supports the effective and efficient delivery of Governance services across LGPS Central, working under the direction of the Governance Manager. \n The role has ownership of allocated governance administration and coordination, including meeting cycles, papers, minutes, actions, governance records, statutory information and governance systems. The postholder is expected to deliver these responsibilities accurately, reliably and with appropriate professional judgement. \n \n The Governance Officer also contributes to the Governance team’s developing advisory service by applying agreed governance requirements, supporting paper authors and stakeholders, identifying procedural or quality issues and escalating matters outside agreed parameters. \n \n The role focuses on governance processes, records, controls and decision-making support. \n \n What you’ll be doing: \n Governance Meeting & Committee Support \n\n • Manage end-to-end meeting cycles for allocated Boards and Committees, including forward plans, agendas, meeting papers, invitations and logistics.\n, • Prepare meeting materials, attend meetings, take accurate notes and draft high-quality minutes.\n, • Maintain action logs, track progress and ensure decisions, approvals and records are accurately captured and communicated.\n\n Governance Advice & Administration \n\n • Review governance papers against agreed templates, processes and approval requirements.\n, • Provide practical guidance to stakeholders on governance timetables, meeting processes and paper submissions.\n, • Identify opportunities to improve governance guidance, templates and processes.\n\n Governance Records & Reporting \n\n • Maintain accurate governance records, including agendas, minutes, action logs, decision records and attendance information.\n, • Manage governance calendars, trackers, committee information and document control processes.\n, • Support management reporting, governance MI and assurance activities, escalating risks, delays or compliance concerns when required.\n\n Company Secretarial Support \n\n • Assist with statutory registers, Companies House filings and corporate record management.\n, • Support Board and shareholder approval processes, director appointments, inductions and conflicts management.\n, • Maintain schedules for statutory and corporate obligations.\n\n Shareholder & Stakeholder Engagement \n\n • Act as a point of contact for Shareholder Representatives and manage the Shareholder Services inbox.\n, • Support shareholder meetings, communications and information requests.\n, • Build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the business.\n\n Governance Systems & Continuous Improvement \n\n • Administer board portals, governance systems, document repositories and governance trackers.\n, • Ensure confidential information is handled securely and in line with data protection requirements.\n, • Support governance effectiveness reviews and contribute to continuous improvements in governance processes, technology and stakeholder experience.\n\n Team Support \n\n • Work collaboratively across Governance, Legal and wider business teams, providing cover and support where required.\n, • Assist with supplier administration, including purchase orders, invoices and contract records.\n, • Contribute to a professional, inclusive and service-focused team culture whilst continuing to develop your governance and company secretarial knowledge.\n\n \n About us \n LGPS Central (LGPSC) Ltd is the FCA regulated asset manager for fourteen local authority pension funds across the Midlands. LGPSC is jointly owned on an equal shares basis by those Partner Fund, and it is responsible for managing £100bn+ of their assets. It is one of six Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) asset pools in the UK. \n LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are: \n\n • Cheshire Pension Fund\n, • Derbyshire Pension Fund\n, • Leicestershire Pension Fund\n, • Nottinghamshire Pension Fund\n, • Shropshire Pension Fund\n, • Staffordshire Pension Fund\n, • West Midlands Pension Fund\n, • Worcestershire Pension Fund\n, • Gloucestershire Pension Fund\n, • Hampshire Pension Fund\n, • Suffolk County Council\n, • Wiltshire Pension Fund\n, • Norfolk Pension Fund\n, • Oxfordshire Pension Fund\n\n \n The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class. \n \n Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links. \n \n Our objective is to be a leading investment management company working with and for our Partner Funds. With a focus on value for money and performance we want to aspire to be one of the best because this is how we will deliver the superior investment returns and low costs for our Partner Funds \n \n Requirements \n Essential \n\n • Experience of governance, committee, company secretarial, legal operations, regulated administration or a comparable controlled business environment.\n, • Experience coordinating formal meetings, papers, deadlines, actions and records.\n, • Ability to draft clear, accurate and proportionate minutes and correspondence.\n, • Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities and fixed deadlines.\n, • Ability to apply established procedures, templates and controls consistently while recognising when to seek guidance or escalate.\n, • Strong written and verbal communication and confidence working professionally with senior stakeholders.\n, • High standards of integrity, discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.\n, • Understanding of accurate record keeping, audit trails, version control, document classification and controlled access.\n, • Proactive, collaborative and service-focused approach, with ownership of allocated tasks and outcomes.\n, • Ability to identify administrative, procedural or quality issues and work constructively with colleagues to resolve them.\n, • Competence in Microsoft 365, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams and SharePoint, and ability to learn board portal or governance systems.\n, • Interest in developing governance and company secretarial knowledge within a regulated investment management business.\n\n \n Desirable \n\n • Experience in financial services, investment management, pensions, asset management, the LGPS or another regulated environment.\n, • Experience using board portals, entity management systems, SharePoint, workflow tools or governance trackers.\n, • Experience supporting statutory filings, corporate records, director information or shareholder processes.\n, • Awareness of corporate governance principles, committee terms of reference, delegations and decision-making processes.\n, • Experience supporting effectiveness reviews, governance reporting or process improvement.\n\n \n Qualifications: \n\n • Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in governance, company secretarial practice, business administration, law or a related discipline.\n, • Chartered Governance Institute study, or willingness to work towards an appropriate governance qualification, would be advantageous.\n, • Commitment to continuing professional development.\n\n \n What do we offer? \n We are proud to provide our people with a premium and exclusive benefits package and we are continually improving the rewards we offer. Here are a few of the valuable rewards that you will enjoy: \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • An enhanced and generous Pension Scheme\n, • 30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays\n, • 2 days paid volunteering days\n, • An extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidays\n, • Excellent Learning & Development Opportunities\n, • Welfare and Family friendly policies\n, • Enhanced pay for new parents\n, • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme 247 Health & Wellbeing Support\n, • Vitality Private Medical Insurance\n, • Hybrid Working\n, • Company Service Awards\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Company Electric Vehicle Scheme\n, • Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023\n, • Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award LAPF In Investments Award 2023\n, • Winner of LAPF Investment Innovation\n, • Winner of Pool of the Year 2025\n

Rate: £18.51 per hour Umbrella Term: 3 months initially Hours per week: 37 Location: Remote but 1st day on site for induction MAIN DUTIES: 1. Assist with the administration and maintenance of all manual and computer records relating to the levy, collection and recovery of Council Tax, Business Rate, Benefit Overpayments and other debts owed to the council. 1. Provide detailed advice and assistance to customers and their representatives on a wide range of enquiries, complaints and issues, including liability, discounts and exemptions and debt recovery to a high standard of customer service including in writing, email, over the phone and face to face. 1. Process correspondence and data including the maintenance of computer records using a range of appropriate office technology and systems in order to record, update and access information as appropriate. 1. Trace debtors who have moved without leaving a forwarding address. This will also include undertaking tracing searches and utilising software or contacting external bodies to establish a forwarding address. 1. Pro-actively pursue debtors who miss or make late payments, and issue reminders, summonses and other relevant notices, as appropriate in line with legislation and council policy. 1. Negotiate payment arrangements directly with customers and/or their representatives over the telephone and in face-to-face interviews, having regard to the total debt owed by the customer to the Council and taking into account the customer’s financial circumstances and vulnerability. 1. Use discretion to identify vulnerable customers who may be suffering extreme financial hardship or other specific issues. Ensure appropriate support and advice is provided to the customer through the relevant internal service area or external organisations using recognised referral options. 1. Monitor that repayment agreements are being adhered to, and make decisions regarding the most appropriate method of recovery for each case, within a set of prescribed guidelines. 1. To provide advice and guidance to customers on current policy and legislation specific to customers needs. 1. Liaise with the Benefits team to resolve issues and queries where appropriate to maintain accuracy of information held and provide additional information and advice when required. 1. Liaise with other Council Services, Courts, Civil Enforcement Agents, Landlords and other external bodies on revenues and benefits matters, as directed. 1. Undertake any training deemed appropriate to the post and the development of the service to ensure an up to date knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures. 1. To ensure that all information remains confidential and is not disclosed to any unauthorised person’s, paying particular attention to the Data Protection Act and related legislation and policy and procedures. 1. To assist with any duties commensurate with the grade of the post. 1. Under the supervision of Assistant Team Manager for Revenues undertake valuation work as appropriate including but not limited to new properties, structural changes or improvements requiring more detailed technical knowledge in order to report to the Valuation Office Agency. 1. Under the supervision of the Assistant Team Manager process refunds and write off’s. 1. Provide advice and guidance and use discretion in order to determine and process applications for Uninhabitable Discounts and Disabled Band Reductions including undertaking property inspections if appropriate. 1. To liaise with Customer Services and provide advice, guidance and training as appropriate, contributing to continuous improvement, efficient processes and an excellent customer focussed service. . Must have Council tax recovery experience - Business rates desirable not essential. MRI system usage currently. Experience • Dealing with work of a confidential nature, • Experience of dealing directly with customer enquiries, • Experience of administration of revenues and/or benefits service, or in debt recovery is desirable Knowledge • A good understanding of customer service principle, • Working knowledge of rules and regulations regarding Council Tax and/or Business Rates, • Knowledge and understanding of debt recovery procedures Skills & Competencies • Able to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communications skills, • Able to form good working relationships with others and work as an effective team member, • Able to meet deadlines and targets, • Able to remain calm and patient under pressure, • Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work, • Good keyboard and IT skills, • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office packages, • Willing to contribute ideas on service improvements and developments, • Enthusiastic and adaptable, • Concern for efficiency and quality within the department We believe employee benefits should go beyond just a free drink or fruit bowl. What’s more, we believe you should get to choose perks that suit your lifestyle. That’s why we’ve partnered up with the global benefits and rewards provider Perkbox, to offer something for all of our people. Here’s what you can look forward to: Perks Hub • Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7, • Free monthly lifestyle perks; such as free coffees, breakfasts, cinema tickets, etc • Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round, • Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays Wellness Hub • Easy to follow videos for everything from yoga exercises, to strength training and HIIT workouts • Mindfulness, meditation and sleep resources, available on all your devices • Guides to help with everything from anxiety to stopping smoking, • Confidential mental health helpline, 24/7 access to a qualified counsellor Celebration Hub Working with us means you're always part of Team BSS - celebrate and recognise fellow contractors, whether they're across the desk or across the world Company polls where everybody can vote for the winners Culture Hub • A single place to find company updates, photos, benefits information and lots more! • Stay in the loop with what’s happening by accessing Culture hub anywhere, at any time Pre-Compliance Checks for Successful Applicants: At BSS, we uphold the highest standards of screening and trust for every role. Successful applicants will undergo a comprehensive pre-compliance process in line with the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). This includes: • Identity Verification: Confirming the authenticity of your identity documents. • Employment History Checks: Reviewing your occupation history for the past 3-5 years (depending on client requirement). • Right to Work Verification: Ensuring you have the legal right to work in the UK. • Unspent Conviction Check: Conducting a Basic DBS Check to reveal any unspent convictions. These checks are crucial in ensuring a secure and trustworthy work collaboration, aligning with best practices used in government and public sectors. While primarily standard in these sectors, our adoption of pre-compliance checks across all roles reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and trust in our recruitment process. Equal Opportunities Business Smart Solutions are a Recruitment Agency - We hire talented and passionate people from a variety of backgrounds because we want our global worker base to represent the wide diversity of our clients. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every bullet point listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. If you're passionate about working for a role in local government and share our company values, we encourage you to apply. BSS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. BSS considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable UK law. If you need assistance or an accommodation made due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. Armed Forces Covenant We endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are: • No member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen • In some circumstances special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.

Job Scope The role is responsible for taking customer design instructions and co-ordinating them to the project workflow manager. Reviewing the customer requirements and based on the technical specifications producing a design instruction, the Design Authority is to review the designs to ensure compliance to customer specifications and requirements and submit/upload them to customer systems for customer for approval. Needs to Have Good Technical understanding of Telecommunications Industry design standards essential Experience In a Technical Design role is essential Knowledge of current UK H&S regulations and design standards Excellent Commercial aptitude Strong understanding of project methodology Excellent oral and written communications skills Strong leadership and coaching skills Strong organisational ability with experience in MS Project or similar project tools Proven skills in delivery of project KPIs and experience in customer facing role Needs to Do Produce Design instructions to KTL partners and support customer dependencies Review Designs from KTL partners and confirm design and compliant with client standards Highlight and escalate major design variance through the project team Review and confirm site can be built in accordance with design. Act as the main point of contact between the customer and the project team Implementation and maintenance of relevant approved processes, procedures, health and safety and technical standards and ensure their consistency with requirements of other departments Management of the relevant sub-contractors, monitor performance in terms of time, cost, quality and health & safety Oversee drawing revision process manage all corrective actions prior to client handover Responsible for ensuring all handover documentation is completed and submitted Right First Time Needs to be Detail oriented with a strong focus on quality Able to communicate with people across multiple locations and at different levels Able to identify and work with key stakeholders inside and outside of the business Able to manage assigned tasks, tracking tasks to completion and reporting on progress Strong communication skill JBRP1_UKTJ

Reporting to the Territory Manager, you will be the engine of our local operations, responsible for the end-to-end service delivery for our portfolio of properties. Manage provider communications, hours and operational adjustments. Coordinate the operational setup of new properties before launch.

Job Title: Legal Operations Manager Reporting to: Group General Counsel Global University Systems (GUS) is an international education group that empowers students to transform their lives through education. We believe education drives careers, lives, and society forward, enabling a brighter and more sustainable future for all. Our institutions offer the broadest range of industry-relevant skills through inclusive, accessible and digital-first learning. We offer a choice of career-enhancing certificates, degrees and post-graduate level qualifications, equipping our thriving multi-national community of students for lifelong success. Our world-leading network and state-of-the-art institutions power the upskilling of our students worldwide. We are looking for an experienced Legal Operations Manager to provide critical operational support to our in‑house Legal function. This role will work closely with the Group General Counsel and Legal team to drive efficiency, consistency, and value across legal processes, systems, and ways of working. Key Responsibilities: Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of Legal team members alongside the Senior Executive Legal Assistant, including systems and process training. Legal Operations & Process Improvement: Review and optimise legal processes, embedding clear ways of working and ensuring compliance with agreed playbooks and manuals. Legal Tech & AI Enablement: Oversee the adoption and optimisation of legal technology and AI tools, working with suppliers and internal teams to ensure effective integration. Communications: Draft clear updates from the Legal team to stakeholders, covering process changes, policy updates and key initiatives. Invoice & PO Management: Manage legal invoicing queries, monitor compliance with billing guidelines, and liaise with Finance and external law firms. Knowledge Management & Training: Maintain legal knowledge hubs, templates, playbooks and matter management data. Support the delivery of training on legal processes and tools. Project Management: Support and coordinate legal operations projects aligned to priorities set by the Group General Counsel. About You Highly organised, detail‑focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities Proactive, pragmatic and solution‑oriented Strong communicator, confident working with senior stakeholders Tech‑savvy, with experience using systems such as Agresso, Sage, and iManage Collaborative and able to work effectively with Legal, Finance, IT and external law firms Strong planning, prioritisation and delivery skills Skills & Experience Experience in senior operations roles, ideally within a legal or professional services environment Strong capability in data management, MI reporting and business intelligence tools Experience with legal case management / intake systems and data governance Proven experience delivering or influencing cross‑functional operational projects Good understanding of cybersecurity and data security principles relevant to system access and data management What we offer: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - time to rest, recharge, and balance life beyond work. Hybrid working - most roles offer hybrid or flexible arrangements to support work-life balance. Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution, so you can build long-term financial security with added benefits of the company contributions. Private Medical Insurance (T&C's apply) - prioritising your wellbeing with speedy access to healthcare whenever you need support. Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply) - spread the cost of your commute with an interest-free travel loan. Eye Care Vouchers - support for regular eye tests and essential eyewear. Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply) - access to short courses via FutureLearn and Group-wide professional development programmes. Staff Discount Scheme - via My Rewards Hub, from various retailers – Fashion, Grocery, Health & Beauty, Travel, Automotive, Furniture, Dining, Sports and Leisure, Electronics, etc Employee Assistance Programme - confidential support for your wellbeing, whenever you need it. Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply) - earn rewards for helping us bring great talent into the team If you feel this is the role you are looking for, please click below to apply for the role! We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications meet our requirements. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue for the next stage of the recruitment process. We wish you every success in your job search. GUS is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. Our data privacy policy can be viewed _.

If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties: As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing the sites Health & Safety communications. As a Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for all H&S

Job Title: Business Analysis Manager (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £70,000 Who we are: Join BAE Systems and youll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, youll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. Youll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, theres no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: The Business Analysis Manager leads the delivery of business requirements and change activity across the Digital Business Value Stream, supporting areas including Finance, Supply Chain, HR, Legal and Project Management. The role is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of complex programmes and projects, while leading a Business Analysis team that supports successful delivery across the business. Core duties: • Mobilises the necessary resources and personally undertakes the scoping, planning, development, delivery, and assessment of specified information and communications systems services, • Manage and support a team of Business Analysts, helping to drive effective delivery across the wider portfolio, • Apply and develop business analysis methods, tools and techniques across both agile and plan-driven delivery environments, • Support estimating, planning and budgeting activities while helping to monitor and improve service performance across the portfolio, • Support the development and growth of teams through ongoing guidance and capability building Essential Skills: • Relevant qualification or equivalent experience such as BCS BA Diploma, HNC, Prince2 Foundation or a Computer Science degree, • Experience delivering within a large or complex organisation, • Experience working in a Business Analysis environment, • Experience leading and supporting teams The Edgewing Team: By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, were united by a shared purpose to drive whats next in defence uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters. Why BAE Systems? Here youll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. Youll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to whats most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: Were committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 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: 16th September 2026 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-SC1 #LI-Hybrid JBRP1_UKTJ

Weekend Document Production & Workflow Specialist Location: Newcastle / Predominantly Remote Working Hours: Saturday & Sunday, 6pm – 2am, Permanent About the Firm Our client is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious international law firms. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation and delivering an exceptional client experience, the firm offers an inclusive and supportive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and build long-term careers. The Role We are currently recruiting for a Weekend Document Production & Workflow Specialist to join the firm's Global Business Services (GBS) Document Production team. Working as part of the evening weekend shift, you will provide a high-quality, professional document production and workflow service to Partners and fee earners across the firm's global offices. This is a varied role combining document production, workflow coordination, administration and client service, with responsibility for ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines. Due to the nature of the role, it can be performed predominantly remotely, with an expectation to attend the firm's Newcastle office as and when required by the business. Please note: the working hours for this position are Saturday and Sunday, 6pm – 2am. This is a full-time position and is not available on a freelance basis. Key Responsibilities Document Production & Workflow • Producing high-quality legal and non-legal documentation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe PDF., • Working from firm templates and tailoring documents to meet specific client and fee earner requirements., • Completing document health checks, document cleaning and document conversions., • Producing graphics, charts, offering circulars, legal review reports, client briefings and technical bulletins., • Preparing mail merges and emailers., • Completing cross-reference checks, revisions, amendments and comparisons/blacklining., • Undertaking copy and audio typing where required., • Prioritising work according to agreed deadlines and requirements., • Ensuring all work is completed accurately and to the required professional standards., • Using the firm's document management system, iManage, to retrieve and return documents., • Producing high-quality tasks and allocating work to Document Production Specialists where required. Workflow & Administration • Coordinating workflow and ensuring requests are accurately logged and maintained within ServiceNow (SNOW)., • Managing deadlines, estimations, time recording and document security requirements., • Acting as a first point of contact for workflow and document production queries during the weekend shift., • Resolving queries where possible and escalating more complex issues to the appropriate management team., • Ensuring best-practice procedures are consistently followed., • Maintaining accurate information across SNOW and relevant spreadsheets/databases., • Providing first-level troubleshooting and applying software knowledge to resolve issues. Global Team Support • Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a first-class support service to fee earners across the firm's global offices., • Liaising with teams across London, Newcastle, Delhi, Paris and Hyderabad, as well as Virtual Assistant and administrative support teams., • Establishing and maintaining effective communication with colleagues across different offices and time zones., • Working closely with the Weekend GBS Shift Manager during periods of high workload., • Escalating issues, complaints and potential workflow pinch points where appropriate., • Supporting with additional duties and projects as required by GBS Management. Client Service • Providing a proactive, professional and highly responsive service to Partners, fee earners and internal clients., • Acting as a key point of contact when tasks are submitted and ensuring communication is clear, timely and accurate., • Agreeing deadlines with clients and keeping workflow systems updated with all relevant information., • Coordinating exceptional access and SPM requests where required., • Ensuring all client and internal communications are handled professionally and sensitively. About You You will have previous experience within Document Production, preferably gained within a legal, professional services or corporate environment. You will be highly organised, confident working independently and comfortable managing a busy workload within strict deadlines. The role would suit someone who is technically confident, customer-focused and able to remain calm and accurate when working under pressure, particularly when working independently during the weekend shift. Key requirements include: • Excellent copy and audio typing skills., • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook., • Up-to-date knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel., • Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Creative Suite., • Previous experience within a legal, professional or corporate services environment., • Previous document production experience., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with Partners, lawyers and support teams at all levels., • Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work., • The ability to use initiative and sound judgement when working independently., • Proven ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines. Please note that the weekend evening shift is an essential requirement of the position: Saturday and Sunday, 6pm – 2am. This is non-negotiable.

Technical Solutions Manager Role Overview Reporting to: General Manager Role Purpose: Collaborate with ACEs (Architects, Consultants, and Engineers) to promote awareness and preference for the organisation’s solutions in the design and specification of safety and security systems and support ACEs to make designs Key Responsibilities • Identify ACEs in the market, maintain existing relationships, and proactively establish connections with key influencers, • Develop and manage local ACE programs focused on securing the specification of the organisation’s unified critical communications (UCC) solutions, including PAVA, intercom, and platform integrations, • Provide relevant content to support program success, including customer use cases, innovative design concepts, and product feature highlights, • Assist Commercial teams in organising and delivering ACE meetings and presentations, • Serve as a technical subject matter expert for Commercial teams, offering support during complex UCC project bids, • Enhance the capabilities, key system integrators, and the organisation’s COEs (Centres of Excellence) through tailored training programs and promotion of e-learning programs, • Act as a liaison between Commercial teams and Product Management to ensure local market needs are clearly communicated and addressed, • Conduct competitive analysis and identify solution gaps to strengthen the organisation’s market positioning, • Influence customer requirements and drive preference for the organisation’s solutions among strategic end customers, • Identify business opportunities with ACEs Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, • Detail-oriented and well-structured, • Self-driven and motivated, • Proficient in English and MS Office (Excel, Word etc.), • Technical and commercial understanding (ideally an engineering background with commercial skills), • Customer-focused and business development-driven, • Analytical problem-solving approach, • Ability to travel, • Minimum 5 years’ experience in solution architecture / bid support, • Experience in the design, estimating, and bid management of system-based projects, • Knowledge of PAVA and IP audio systems and integrations (beneficial), • Experience with integrated communication system design and implementation (beneficial) Education • IP & data networking skills / qualifications, • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or Computer Science

Product Lead - Slow Game Club Reports to: Chief Development Officer Location: Remote (with right to work in UK) Contract: 12 months Salary: £32,000-£35,000 (full time, 35 hours per week, four days a week) About Into Games Into Games is the social mobility charity for games - working to create more opportunities for people from under-represented and low-income backgrounds to access rewarding careers in the games industry. We work with schools, colleges, universities and the games industry to provide inspiration, skills development, careers support and direct routes into meaningful, paid employment. Slow Game Club is one of our most exciting and ambitious initiatives: a book club for video games that brings players together around thoughtfully curated games, conversations with developers and a growing global community. Every penny funds our social mobility work across the UK. We are now looking for a Product Lead to take Slow Game Club into its next stage of growth. The Role The Product Lead will play a central role in the day-to-day running, development and commercial growth of Slow Game Club. This is a hands-on, entrepreneurial role for someone who enjoys taking ownership, making things happen and turning ideas into reality. You will oversee the delivery of Slow Game Club each month, coordinate activity across the wider team and work closely with partners, developers and publishers to ensure the product continues to grow. Alongside managing the operational delivery of Slow Game Club, you will help shape its future. This includes identifying new product opportunities, developing commercial partnerships, improving the member experience and supporting the growth of new revenue streams. You will work closely with the Chief Development Officer and have significant scope to take ownership of the product, contribute ideas and help build Slow Game Club into a leading consumer-facing product within the games industry. Benefits Into Games prides itself on creating a working environment and work life balance that values your time as an individual and prioritises your wellbeing in and outside of work. As part of the team at Into Games you’ll receive: • Four day working week, • Fully remote/work from home, • 28 days paid holiday per year + Bank Holidays (four days = one week, so 7 weeks paid leave), • Paid Christmas closure (at least one full week), • Paid Wellbeing Week (full team leave decided annually by everyone), • Flexible hours outside of core team meetings and role responsibilities, • Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 6 months a year, • Ten week paid sabbatical after five years service, • Mentorship with senior games industry leaders, • Equipment grant for a laptop or other tech needs, • Co-working space grant Key Responsibilities Product Management • Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of Slow Game Club., • Develop and manage project plans, timelines and monthly delivery schedules., • Coordinate activity across Partnerships, Marketing, Community and external contributors., • Ensure responsibilities, priorities and deadlines are clear across the team., • Identify potential blockers and risks and take proactive steps to resolve them., • Develop and improve systems and processes to support efficient delivery., • Support the development and delivery of Slow Game Club's longer-term product roadmap. Operations and Delivery • Take responsibility for the smooth day-to-day operation of Slow Game Club., • Oversee the monthly delivery cycle, including game key distribution, email communications, partner communications and member logistics., • Coordinate the delivery of Slow Game Club podcasts and other community content, including scheduling, guests and supporting assets., • Maintain accurate records across products, partners, keys, campaigns and operational activity., • Identify opportunities to improve operational processes and the overall member experience., • Ensure a consistently high-quality experience for Slow Game Club members. Commercial • Identify and develop new opportunities to grow Slow Game Club's products, audience and revenue., • Work with the Chief Development Officer to turn new ideas into deliverable projects and commercial opportunities., • Explore opportunities across Steam keys, merchandise, licensing, partnerships and other potential revenue streams., • Support relationships and negotiations with publishers, developers and commercial partners., • Identify opportunities to improve the product offering, customer journey and member experience., • Develop regular email sales activity designed to acquire, convert and retain customers., • Use customer and commercial insight to inform future product development. Partnership Development • Build and maintain strong relationships with publishers, developers, creators and other Slow Game Club partners., • Act as a key point of contact for partners involved in the delivery of Slow Game Club., • Identify and develop new partnership opportunities., • Support conversations around commercial opportunities, collaborations and new products., • Represent Slow Game Club externally where appropriate. Growth • Monitor key performance indicators including membership, revenue, retention, acquisition and engagement., • Use performance data and customer insight to identify opportunities for growth and improvement., • Provide regular updates on delivery, performance, opportunities and risks., • Contribute to the development of strategies that support the long-term growth and sustainability of Slow Game Club. About You We're looking for someone who is highly organised, proactive and excited by the opportunity to take ownership of a growing commercial product. You may come from a background in product/project management, commercial management/sales, partnerships, or a similar role. More important than your exact background is your ability to manage complex activity, work independently and spot opportunities for improvement and growth. You will be comfortable balancing day-to-day delivery with longer-term thinking and will enjoy working in an environment where you have the freedom to take initiative and shape your role. We're looking for someone with: • Excellent organisational and project management skills proven in a full-time management role., • Experience in managing team members across multiple workstreams to meet deadlines in a high-paced environment toward a product or service launch., • Commercial awareness and experience in developing successful revenue-generating opportunities. Bonus points if it was for a subscription or membership., • Ability to take a new idea from a senior leader or manager and quickly turn it into an executable plan, • Ability to create complex subscription/membership sales email pipelines that can convert, retain, and upsell to customers., • Experience negotiating and closing partnership deals with multiple stakeholders across licensing, merchandise, publishing, or similar., • Strong grasp of the English language and effective at writing impactful product emails with clear CTAs and compelling product information, • Experience of working on projects that involve short-form content creators at scale, and an understanding of how influencer marketing campaigns are delivered., • An entrepreneurial mindset who is capable of solving new challenges without need for approval or guidance, and finding new ways to do established things better., • Knowledge of and aptitude for tools like Shopify, Discord, Mailchimp, Steam, and Zapier., • An interest in showcasing great narrative-driven indie games and who resonates with the Slow Game Club community and ethos., • An understanding of, or enthusiasm for, Into Games' mission to improve access to careers in the games industry. This role is not necessarily only for someone with experience in games and we welcome applicants from other industries with the right experience, providing you have a passion for indie games. What Success Looks Like In this role, success will mean: • Slow Game Club is delivered consistently, smoothly and to a high standard., • The wider team has clear priorities, responsibilities and timelines., • Operational systems are well documented and continually improving., • Partners have a positive and professional experience working with Slow Game Club., • New product, partnership and commercial opportunities are actively identified and developed., • Membership, retention and revenue are closely monitored and supported by clear growth strategies., • Slow Game Club continues to evolve and improve for its members., • The Product Lead becomes a key driver of the product's future development and commercial growth., • Slow Game Club is on track to become a £250,000 annual fundraising product by September 2027. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to take ownership of an ambitious and growing product at the intersection of games, community and social impact. Slow Game Club has already established a distinctive position within the games industry, and we believe there is significant potential to grow its audience, commercial partnerships and product offering. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with developers, publishers and creators, shape the future of the product and play a meaningful role in building a sustainable revenue stream that supports Into Games' wider charitable mission. A note from the CDO Hi, Brandon here! Thanks for making it this far. This is probably the coolest role we have ever hired for at Into Games, and I’m so excited about the amazing candidates we’re going to get for this position. I really believe that this is someone’s dream job, and that at Into Games we create an environment where the right person can truly thrive. Slow Game Club is doing something genuinely new and exciting, and deserves someone who really believes in it, with the right experience, at the helm. If you’re really serious about this job, please send me an email to with your CV, cover letter, and a few sentences on what you think Slow Game Club’s biggest missed opportunity is. If you send me a short video about yourself and why you think you’re a great fit for the role - big bonus points. I can’t wait to hear from you :)

SAP GTS Senior Consultant/ Manager - REMOTE - long-term contract An experienced and highly motivated SAP Global Trade Services (GTS) Manager is required to join our growing team. As an SAP GTS senior consultant/ manager, you will play a pivotal role in delivering SAP GTS solutions to our clients across various industries. You will be joining an integrated offering of GTS consultants, developers, and trade advisory professionals that are providing services to leading firms in different industries. You will stay abreast of the latest developments and trends in SAP GTS and related technologies. Responsibilities: • Participate in the implementation of SAP GTS solutions at the client, specifically responsible for delivering compliance and customs solutions. Tasks include project management, change management, solution design, solution implementation, and end-user support & training., • Lead and/or facilitate business process definition and modeling, checking the feasibility of this business model regarding SAP products and legal requirements. Guide a team to implement and configure the software to replicate required business processes and analytical/reporting needs., • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their business needs and translating them into effective SAP GTS solutions., • Contribute to the development and growth of the SAP GTS practice globally. Essential Skills: • Extensive and in-depth SAP Consultant experience, involved in at least 2 SAP GTS project implementations., • Eager to deep-dive into the SAP GTS Solution, specifically in the following domains: Compliance Management, Customs Management, Trade Preference., • Good understanding of one of the processes: Sales & logistics operations or Supply chain management in ECC6 and SAP S/4HANA., • Ability to drive client workshops independently and manage C-level communications., • Reviewing and creating design documentation, functional specifications, and other planned deliverables., • Providing quality assurance of the work delivered by your team., • Programme delivery using agile and/or waterfall implementation methodologies., • Operating within project governance frameworks, including planning activities, management of project risks, issues, and change requests., • Worked in the capacity of a team lead and managed multicultural team members., • Open to work in an international, multicultural environment and to work abroad if needed., • University degree or the equivalent by experience., • Fluent in English; any other language is an asset., • Good analytical and modeling skills., • Team player with strong communication skills., • Strong preference for applicants to have security clearance or eligibility to apply for same, due to potential work with Government & Public Sector clients. Teams interviews will be conducted this week, so please email your CV for an immediate response to: Many thanks for applying.

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Astute People are working exclusively with a leading Energy from Waste Operator to recruit an Health and Safety Manager for their new build plant in Walsall. This facility has capacity to process 436,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating nearly 50MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for all H&S activities on site ranging from inspections, audits, training, coordination, and reviewing / management of EHS documents. This role sits within part of a wider HSE team, and you may be expected to support elsewhere within the business. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties: As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for: Managing the sites Health & Safety communications. Developing and managing the risk assessment / accident reporting system. Liaising with external bodies. Advising on environmental issues. Monitoring the performance of the plants health & safety program and identify opportunities to increase effectiveness. Carry out on site audits and investigations. Developing a strong H&S culture. Manage and update the sites H&S systems. Coordinate emergency response training. Providing H&S training for O&M staff. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally degree qualified in a technical / environmental background A NEBOSH certificate qualification is required as a minimum for this position. Personal skills The Health and Safety Manager role would suit someone with: Strong background in Health and Safety gained in a heavy process or engineering environment. This can include Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical etc At least five years experience in a Health & Safety Management position An understanding of permits / compliance would be advantageous Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Manager role Competitive basic salary Bonus opportunity Pension Healthcare including Bupa & Cash Plan Training & Development Opportunity to join a brand new Power Station INDPOW #LI-DG1 Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful