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Are you ready to shape the future of our water and wastewater networks? We’re looking for an empowering and collaborative engineering leader who enjoys solving complex challenges and bringing people together. In this role, you’ll support and guide a talented team as they develop safe, efficient, and future-ready designs — from early concepts through to construction and handover. You’ll be a trusted technical partner for Project Managers, play a key role in design assurance, and champion a positive, proactive approach to health and safety. If you value teamwork, enjoy influencing across different groups, and want to make a meaningful impact on the communities we serve, this is an opportunity to lead in a supportive environment where your expertise truly matters. What will you be doing as a Principal Engineer? • Leading and supporting a team of up to 10 people responsible for planning design activities for a broad portfolio of water and wastewater network projects — from concept design through feasibility, de-risking and contract award., • Managing and monitoring design activities to ensure milestones and budgets are achieved., • Overseeing Technical Assurance of detailed designs, including design change reviews and waiver applications during construction., • Providing Project Teams with the technical support they need during commissioning and asset handover., • Acting as the key point of contact for Project Managers on technical matters., • Taking on the role of CDM Designer or Principal Designer as required., • Undertaking Health & Safety inspections, working closely with construction engineers to drive safe working practices., • Applying strong risk-management skills to identify, mitigate, and control risks, adding value throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate must drive and have access to a car; this role does come with a £5.8k car allowance. What you should bring • Engineering Degree-level qualification or equivalent, ideally with professional chartership., • Recognised expertise in engineering for Water and Wastewater Networks, including major pumping stations, • Strong understanding of the regulatory environment and compliance requirements., • Inclusive leadership and clear communication skills, with the ability to bring people together and build strong working relationships., • Ability to influence senior colleagues and collaborate effectively across project teams., • A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation., • Competitive salary from £60,000 to £76,000 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful candidate., • This role will come with a car allowance of £5,800 per annum., • 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)., • Annual Bonus., • Private Medical Health Care., • Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% - 2x employee contribution., • Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Our client, Reading Council, is seeking an agency Social Worker for its Physical Disability and Older People team. This is a 3-month post initially, paid at £38 per hour. The role will involve the following: • There will be a requirement of the Social Worker to come to Reading once a week for meetings or visits., • Care Act assessments, • Support planning, • Mental Capacity assessments, • Safeguarding, • Applications to Court of Protection, • The PDOP Team forms part of the Living Well Service within Adult Social Care, working alongside the Mental Health and Learning Disability and Neurodiversity (LDN) teams. The service is overseen by a Head of Service and is focused on delivering person-centred, strengths-based support to promote independence and well-being., • This multi-disciplinary team—comprising Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Social Care Co-ordinators—supports adults aged 18+ with long-term physical disabilities, as well as individuals aged 65 and over. Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £250 if placed? Requirements of the role: • Qualified Social Worker, • Fully Social Work England registered, • Must have significant post-qualified experience in adult social care, • Ideal candidate will have expertise in safeguarding, MCA and some experience in court work, including applications to the Court of Protection Please apply online or contact Lindsey Morgan asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.

A Logistics Planner is responsible for the scheduling, dispatch and completion of Logistics Management Centre (LMC/LOCC) activities, which include tankering and hire equipment for both clean and waste wholesale operations. The LMC team will deliver the highest levels of customer service, applying trust, ease and care to ensure a first-class customer experience for both our internal and external customers.Shift Patterns: 05.30am-13.30pm, 08.00am-16.00pm, 10.00am-18.00pm.What you will be doing as a Logistics PlannerYour role will form part of the LMC (Logistics Management Centre), which is the in-house centre of excellence for the complex and diverse logistics functions within the company. You will be working within a unique cross-functional team, which balances operational demand and strategic thinking, so you will be able to influence decisions at different levels up to senior management and help shape what we do every day and in the future.This is a great opportunity for the right person to progress within the business and especially at a time when they are growing and expanding the LMC. • Facilitating work progress and completion according to required time frames, ensuring service is delivered in a consistent and compliant manner that is cost-effective, maximises productivity and is in accordance with Thames and external contractual requirements., • All work sent to contractors must be fully compliant with all traffic management legislation to avoid fixed penalty notices and reduce permit costs., • Deliver the highest levels of customer service, enhancing customer experience in line with the customer experience statement – Trust, Easy, Care model., • Support operational events and pollution incidents as required., • Responsible for the allocation of equipment and services to the wholesale operations to enable remedial intervention to help prevent events or as an enabler to allow for proactive work to be completed., • Will be required to assess and investigate issues to ensure the right equipment is issued on time and to specification.Location – Your base would be Kemble Court, Reading.What you should bring to the role, • An understanding of Work Management Processes and Systems is preferred., • Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software., • Experience of working under pressure in fast-paced environments, meeting demanding targets., • Passionate about providing excellent customer service and can engage with internal and external stakeholders., • Being organised and understanding work management processes and systems is preferred., • Excellent attention to detail and have strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and, ideally, SAP.What’s in it for you?, • £33,280 per annum, • 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays), • Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance., • Generous Pension Scheme through AON., • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)Who are we?We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.Learn more about our purpose and valuesWorking at Thames WaterThames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Reading Children's Services is seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Together for Families Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking service that places children, families, and practitioners at the heart of everything we do. You will hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload, supported by regular reflective supervision, strong management oversight, and a culture that values professional curiosity, learning, and well-being. What You'll Be Doing Undertaking child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model Working with children and families across Children in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings Completing ongoing assessments that reflect changing circumstances, risk, and protective factors Preparing high-quality reports to support decision-making and quality assurance Chairing Child in Need and Core Group meetings Working directly with children, young people, and families to identify strengths, understand risk, and develop effective, evidence-based intervention plans Collaborating closely with partner agencies to ensure families receive the right help at the right time Working alongside legal colleagues, attending PLO meetings, and confidently giving evidence in court Making sound, evidence-based decisions that promote children's safety, well being, and long-term outcomes Why Join Reading Children's Services? A strong commitment to Family Safeguarding and relationship-based practice Manageable caseloads with genuine managerial and peer support A service focused on learning, development, and reflective practice Access to high-quality training, career progression, and opportunities to specialise A culture that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance Why Work in Reading? Reading is a vibrant, diverse, and well-connected town with excellent transport links to London and the South East. It offers a great quality of life, with green spaces, cultural attractions, and a strong sense of community-making it a fantastic place to live and work. Who Theyre Looking For A qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Experience working with children and families within statutory services Confidence in assessment, planning, and court work A commitment to child-centred, strengths-based practice If you're looking for a role where your professional judgment is valued and your work genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a service that's committed to improving outcomes for children and families in Reading. Don't forget...Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number 3643845. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

About the Role You will need to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. As a Social Worker in our Together for Families Team, you will: • Hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload with reflective supervision and strong professional support, • Undertake child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model, supporting families at Children in Need, Child Protection and where required into court., • Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, and the need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm., • Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate decision making about service users and to provide effective quality assurance and chair CIN and Core group meetings, • Work directly with children, young people and families to identify strengths, understand risk and shape effective intervention plans and deliver evidence-based interventions in response to identified needs as required., • Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure families receive the right help at the right time, • Work closely with colleagues in legal, attending PLO meetings and give evidence in court., • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week., • for further information please contact

We have a great opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our fast paced and friendly Employment team based in Reading. You will be responsible for providing full support to our Fee Earners in our Employment department, as well as delivering an excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders. This vacancy is a full-time position, with office attendance required on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Experience/ Attributes required: Essential: • 2 + years’ experience working in an secretary/administrative role., • Experience working in a legal environment., • Work effectively in a team and on your own., • Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication (verbal & written) skills., • Exceptional prioritising/organisational skills., • Good attention to detail and the ability to use your initiative., • Strong ability to self-manage a large workload in a busy team., • Extensive experience in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Power Point & Excel., • Experience with dealing with financial and client account queries. Desirable: • Employment experience not essential but would be advantageous., • Ideally experience in case management systems., • Previous Legal Secretary or Legal PA experience., • Excellent knowledge of Elite accounts package. Responsibilities: • Producing accurate documentation, reports and correspondence following standard office practices and precedents., • Supporting the team by carrying out all secretarial tasks and help, when necessary, with all administrative tasks., • Managing diaries of fee earners as required and coordinating meeting logistics., • Inserting and amending key court dates., • General administration, filing, answering telephone calls, following up work via telephone or email on behalf of group fee earners., • Proof reading and formatting presentations., • Producing billing guides and timecards., • Sending invoices and liaising with clients in regards to queries., • Producing spreadsheets as required to accompany invoices; time modify; monitor disbursements and arrange for payment to third party suppliers as necessary; monitor debtors list. Benefits: • 25 days annual leave,, • Pension scheme with a 4% employer contribution, • Life Assurance – 5 x final salary, • Travel season ticket loan scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Weekly wellbeing hour, • Birthday off, • 1 x 8 hour charity day, • Bring your dog to work, • Shopping discounts and Medicash Team structure: • 4 x Partners, • 1 x Head of Immigration, • 1 x Senior Associate Solicitor, • 2 x Associate Solicitors, • 2 x Solicitors, • 1 x Chartered legal executive, • 2 x Paralegals, • 4 x Secretaries

Location: Hybrid Winnersh (RG41) | 2 days on-site (Monday & Tuesday) All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying. Salary: £90,000 £100,000 per annum Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are currently partnering with a well-established and growing law firm to recruit an experienced Supervising Family Law Solicitor with Panel Guardianship to join their collaborative and high-performing team. This is a senior opportunity suited to a qualified solicitor with strong legal aid experience, who is confident managing complex family matters while also supervising and mentoring junior team members. ?? The Role You will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family law matters while providing supervision and guidance to junior staff. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a caseload including non-molestation orders, Child Arrangements Orders, divorce, and private children matters from instruction through to completion, • Representing parents, grandparents, and other family members in care and supervision proceedings, • Preparing legal documentation including court applications, witness statements, bundles, and briefs to counsel, • Advising clients on legal matters and progressing cases through the court system, • Attending client conferences and working closely with counsel and external professionals, • Handling legal aid applications via CCMS and ensuring compliance, • Supervising and mentoring paralegals and administrative staff, • Meeting billing targets and contributing to overall team performance, • Managing files efficiently using a case management system? Essential Skills & Experience, • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with relevant supervisory accreditation, • Panel Guardianship/Representation (essential), • Accredited by The Law Society (Family Law and/or Children Law Accreditation), • Strong experience working with legal aid (CCMS), within a private practice environment, • Proven experience supervising or mentoring junior team members, • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines, • Strong drafting, communication, and client care skills, • Confident advising courts on outcomes in children matters, including arranging expert assessments, • Comfortable using IT systems and case management software? Additional Information, • Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm, • Hybrid working model (2 days in the office), • Occasional travel to other office locations (e.g. xrnqpay Watford) may be required?? Benefits, • Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme, • 23 days holiday + bank holidays, • Hybrid working, • On-site parking and shuttle service, • Discounted gym membership, • Complimentary refreshments when in the office, • Ongoing training and development, • 5 days paid study leave?? Screening Requirements, • Right to work in the UK, • Recognised legal qualifications (e.g. LPC, SQE, CILEX), • Panel Guardianship (essential), • Law Society accreditations (Family/Children Law), • Supervisory accreditation

As a Senior Project Manager, you will bring a structured approach, delivery experience and solid best practice to the Thames Valley team. Your strength is in disciplined Project Delivery. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of complex and challenging £multi-million Wastewater Projects, leading and influencing others to deliver success projects. You will make an impact as a dynamic and driving force – contributing to Thames Water's Capital Delivery Program and supporting our Turnaround Plan. Join us in this exciting mission and help shape the future of Thames Water and the customers we serve! As a Senior Project Manager you will: Be a client-side Senior Project Manager responsible for the investment from promotion of the business need, through solution definition, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and completion. Take overall accountability for project schedule, cost and quality and leading the project team to meet project objectives. Adeptly manage a portfolio of projects at different stages of their lifecycle as part of a wider programme of delivery across the Thames Valley. Establish a project health and safety culture and lead with a health and safety mindset. Work collaboratively with our external supply chain and driving contractor performance. Support the definition of solutions to meet the project objectives and be responsible for preparing a clear business case and promoting best value proposals to business endorsement. Ensure effective liaison with the relevant authorities, and internal and external stakeholders, to ensure smooth running and timely project delivery. Contribute to steering project-wide continuous improvement and delivering against stretching targets. Commercially manage all contract matters to achieve the optimal outcome for Thames Water. Take accountability for compliance throughout the projects' lifecycles, preparing and promoting clear business cases to maintain governance, and ultimately overseeing smooth transition of the project output into the operational business. Lead people to build project delivery capability within the overall team and the role can be adapted to those wishing to line manage and to those that would prefer a less formal role in mentoring others.Location: Hybrid basis at Clearwater Court Reading. You will be required to work on-site and in the office 2-3 days a week, depending on the business needs.Salary: from £67,000 to £75,000 per annum*, depending on experience + £5,800 car allowance.Working Hours: 36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.*SPM salaries start at £67k but the experience demanded of this role means that you can expect to be paid between £70k and £75k with discretion to pay more for exceptional talent. There is provision for substantial salary growth as you establish your track record and develop your project management career with us. What you should bring to the roleTo thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex projects for a client organisation in the built environment within a regulated industry. An engineering or other relevant degree. A structured, logical and disciplined approach to Project Management with well-honed skills for managing cost, schedule, risk and quality. A business administration or project management qualification. Experience, aptitude and appetite for leading cross functional project teams and influencing others. Demonstrable knowledge in the application of Health & Safety legislation to projects in the built environment, including the Construction Design & Management Regulations. A breadth of experience across the full project lifecycle including solution development & design oversight, early contractor engagement, procurement, governance, obtaining of requisite consents (land, planning etc.), construction delivery and handover. Demonstrable capability in planning and executing first class stakeholder engagement across a range of internal and external people and organisations. Demonstrable capability in risk-based and analytical decision-making.Nice-to-haves that would make you stand out: Previous experience in the Water industry. Chartered Project Professional. Formal mentor role for other prospective professionals Substantial experience in a similar role.What’s in it for you?Join our project management community and help us establish best practices to support the development of the team and the business while building valuable relationships across Thames Water. Competitive salary from £67,000 to £75,000 per annum 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Private Medical Health Care Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

As an Integrated Planning and Dependency Manager, you will play a key role within the Digital Transformation programme at Thames Water, supporting programme leadership in delivering integrated planning and dependency management across major transformation initiatives. Working closely with programme directors, PMO leadership, project teams, and business stakeholders, you will help ensure that programme activities are aligned, dependencies are managed effectively, and delivery plans are coordinated across multiple projects and workstreams. This role contributes to the successful delivery of transformation programmes by establishing and maintaining an integrated planning framework that supports accurate forecasting, proactive risk management, and clear visibility of delivery progress. You will collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure planning activities are coordinated efficiently while maintaining high standards of governance and reporting. 2 Year Fixed Term Contract What you’ll be doing as an Integrated Planning and Dependency Manager Develop and maintain the master integrated schedule across programmes and projects to support coordinated delivery. Identify, monitor, and manage cross-functional dependencies across workstreams, programmes, and operational activities. Facilitate planning workshops and regular dependency reviews with programme stakeholders. Maintain programme plans and associated governance artefacts to support programme oversight. Break down strategic programme scope into logical sequences of programmes, projects, and delivery activities. Manage key interfaces and dependencies across projects during programme delivery. Track and report progress against baseline schedules and ensure accurate integrated forecasting. Support proactive risk identification by highlighting planning risks, delays, and delivery constraints. Work closely with programme and project teams to ensure alignment between delivery schedules and strategic objectives. Provide visibility of programme delivery timelines to support effective decision-making by senior stakeholders. Contribute to the continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and methodologies.Base location – Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern – 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Proven experience in programme planning and dependency management within complex programmes or transformation initiatives. Experience working in fast-paced, multi-project environments with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills, with the ability to coordinate planning activities across teams. Understanding of programme governance frameworks and performance measurement approaches. Ability to manage planning activities independently while contributing to wider programme delivery objectives. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present planning insights to senior stakeholders. Good organisational and coordination skills with strong attention to detail.Technical experience and skills Strong knowledge of programme planning tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent planning platforms. Strong Microsoft Excel skills for planning analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Ability to develop and maintain integrated schedules across multiple programmes and projects. Experience monitoring delivery against baseline schedules and supporting integrated forecasting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve planning conflicts and delivery constraints.Desirable qualifications and experience Experience working with Agile delivery frameworks within large or complex organisations. Familiarity with Earned Value Analysis and critical path management techniques. Broader PMO experience supporting programme governance and delivery oversight.Desirable technical skills and qualifications Agile Project Management or Scrum certification. Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent programme or project management qualifications.What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Thames Water are seeking a talented and highly motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic Customer Experience Transformation Function within Retail on an 18-month fixed-term contract/Secondment. In this key role, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, applying your creative problem-solving skills to tackle complex problems. You will ensure project milestones are successfully achieved in a fast-paced and evolving environment. If you have exceptional skills in stakeholder management and a passion for delivering successful outcomes in a high-energy setting, we want to hear from you! What you will be doing as a Project Manager Take accountability for the project, cost, and quality, leading the project team to meet its objectives. Lead internal teams and, in some cases, third-party collaborators, employing a combination of line management and matrix management approaches to ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes. Ensure all project activities align to project governance, establishing regular project review meetings covering cost, schedule, resources, RAID, and RAG statuses Create and maintain project cost models covering actual, accrual, and forecast – challenging costs to drive value. Identify and engage with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met throughout the project lifecycle. Develop and implement a communications plan to keep all stakeholders informed and engaged. Ensure all project activities comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards. Base Location – Hybrid – Walnut Court, Swindon or Clear Water Court, Reading Hours: 36 hours per week What you should bring to the role: To thrive in this role, you’ll need: Outstanding role-specific experience in a relevant operational or project management capacity, preferably in a similar industry. Proven ability to lead and develop people in a culture of accountability and achievement. Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver at pace. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with Retail services in the water industry is an advantage. What’s in it for you? A Competitive salary of £55,000 and up to £60,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 days with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Chef Manager (Part-Time, Permanent) Key Details: Contract: Permanent Hours: 16.5 hours per week Friday to Sunday, 8:30am – 2:00pm Salary: £11,309.44 – £12,441.00 per annum Location: Reading, Berkshire Service Care Solutions are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Chef Manager to join our Client at Charles Clore Court in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a rewarding part-time role with a great work-life balance. About the Role:As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meal preparation, and maintaining excellent hygiene and safety standards. You will play a key role in delivering nutritious and enjoyable meals while managing stock, compliance, and kitchen organisation. Key Responsibilities: Plan, prepare, and serve meals to a high standard Manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with food safety regulations Monitor stock levels and manage ordering Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen Ensure all health & safety and hygiene standards are metWhat We’re Looking For: Previous experience in a similar Chef or Chef Manager role Strong organisational and time management skills Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards Ability to work independently and manage a small kitchen environment A passion for delivering quality food and serviceWhat is on Offer: Competitive part-time salary Consistent working hours with weekends only Supportive working environment Opportunity to make a real impact within the service If you are a motivated chef looking for a flexible weekend role, contact Prakash by emailing (url removed) or call (phone number removed)

As an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead you will manage the day-to-day operation of the ERP Programme from a financial & governance management perspective ensuring high quality delivery of PMO related services across planning, reporting, governance, controls, assurance, finance, business case and administrative support. This role will also support and control change across the programme and support the management of programme dependencies with the 3rd party vendors as well as other inter-programme dependencies within Thames Water. What you’ll be doing as an ERP Programme Governance & Assurance Lead Support with Finance tracking of programme such as the tracking of Programme budget including correct receipting of goods and ensuring POs are raised against orders Support Programme Director with governance cycle and reporting inputs. Oversee the production and quality assurance of portfolio and project reporting, ensuring data accuracy, timely updates, and clear insights for senior stakeholders regular weekly programme reporting and Steering Group reporting RAID LOG management - Support with RAID log reviews – regular risk & issue management - working alongside the programme manager Taking the programme through the relevant stage gates and providing PMO assurance activity. Support with business case documentation and Investment committee governance submissions supporting the Programme Director support with the onboarding of additional supplier resources. Identify & forecast resource needs for the programme working alongside the programme manager Manage project change (scope, time, budget) within agreed tolerances or escalate changes accordinglyWhat you should bring to the role Extent experience of Digital / IT programme management delivery role Experience of financial management up to £15m per annum Proficiency in project, programme tools for scheduling, planning, RAID management, and resource tracking Experience producing governance reports using structured data, with the ability to collate, evaluate, and interpret information from multiple sources Experience of developing business cases and ongoing financial management on large programmes PRINCE 2 Practitioner or equivalent Ideally will have SAP ERP programme experience Comfortable operating within a fast-paced programme environment.What’s in it for you? Daily Pay rate: £600 IR35 determination: Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading Length of assignment: 6 months with potential to go permanent Required Start date: As soon as possible Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps Who are we? At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part? Working at Thames Water At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings. Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about working at Thames Water. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

This is a great opportunity to lead a highly visible, customer-focused team at the heart of incident response. As a Customer Incident Responder Team Manager at Thames Water, you will play a key role in supporting customers during operational incidents, ensuring they receive timely, compassionate and practical support when it matters most. What you’ll be doing as a Customer Incident Responder Team Manager You will lead, develop and motivate a team of around 10–12 field-based Customer Incident Responders, supporting performance, wellbeing and attendance while fostering a high-performing, customer-first culture. You will be responsible for the field delivery of alternative water supplies during and after incidents, including the setup and management of bottled water stations and the delivery of bottled water to Priority Services Register customers. Outside of live incidents, you will oversee planned activities such as bottled water station location validation and readiness checks to ensure teams are always prepared. You will champion a zero-compromise approach to health, safety and wellbeing, delivering regular field-based. You will drive continuous improvement within the CIR function, leading change initiatives that enhance service quality, efficiency and customer experience.Base Location: Kemble Court (RG2 6AD) with field work. Working pattern: Shift-based role between 7 am and 9 pm, including standby rotation (1 in 4 weeks) Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week in the office or out in the field What you should bring to the role Proven experience delivering customer-centric services, ideally in fast-paced or operational environments. Experience leading, managing or supervising a team, with the confidence to motivate, support and develop others. A track record of driving continuous improvement and managing change effectively. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience producing clear reports and presentations. Working knowledge of water or utilities industry operations will be beneficial Experience using MS Office tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.What’s in it for you? This role will be paid from £38,180 to £45,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus additional standby payments. (roughly £1,500 per year) 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Our Developer Services team plays a vital role in enabling growth across the region, ensuring new customers can access life’s essential services for generations to come. From supporting preplanning applications to delivering new connections, the team manages everything from new infrastructure to diversions, abandonments and the adoption or building over of existing sewers. What you’ll be doing as a Senior Designer Within Mains Design, we create over 100,000km of new mains each year, supporting customers from households to major developers, SLPs and NAVs. As a Temporary Senior Design Estimator, you’ll manage a varied project portfolio, providing technical expertise throughout the lifecycle and delivering safe, cost-effective designs and quotations that balance customer needs with longterm asset performance and compliance. You’ll also play a key role in guiding customers from initial enquiry to quote acceptance, payment and connection, supported by clear communication, proactive updates and strong stakeholder engagement. Prepare accurate designs and quotations for water mains, diversions, abandonments and new connections. Prepare and issue work packages to Project Managers and field teams, ensuring smooth progression into delivery while ensuring asset protection, adherence to CDM requirements, and compliance with Health & Safety legislation. Deliver first-class customer service by acting as a trusted point of contact, responding promptly and professionally to queries, providing proactive project updates, and ensuring the best technical solutions are identified, while maintaining focus on statutory timeframes, SLAs, escalations and complaints to support a smooth end-to-end customer journey. Support colleagues and design teams with technical guidance and problem-solving. Manage workload to meet WaterUK and DMeX requirements, contributing to overall team performance targets This is a Hybrid role based in the Clearwater Court office in Reading. What you should bring to the role Proven experience in the water industry with a strong record of delivering high-quality technical outputs. Strong technical capability, including proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD). Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and PC skills, including confidence with MS Office and technical documentation. A collaborative mindset paired with the ability to work independently. Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements and a customer-focused approach to solution delivery. What’s in it for you? Hourly Pay rate: £18.00 - £20.00 per hour depending on skills and experience Location: Hybrid - Reading Length of assignment: 26 weeks Required Start date: ASAP Hours: 36 hours per weekPlease note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps Who are we? At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive. Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all. But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part? Working at Thames Water At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business. We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings. Our over-aching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process Find out more about working at Thames Water. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

At Thames Water, we make a daily difference to the 16 million customers we serve. From supplying 2.6 billion litres of clean water every day to safely managing wastewater, our work underpins the health, wellbeing and prosperity of our communities. As the UK’s largest water company, we’re tackling the challenges of today while building a resilient water future for tomorrow. We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting logistics, inventory, fleet, contract management and capital maintenance programmes. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with operational stakeholders and influence real business outcomes through high-quality financial insight. What you’ll be doing as a Finance Business Partner As a Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in supporting our Renewals & Logistics (R&L) business unit - helping drive financial performance, insight and decision-making across a critical operational area. You’ll partner with stakeholders across Finance and the business to deliver robust planning, reporting and analysis, ensuring our teams have the insight they need to perform at their best. Your key responsibilities will include: Supporting annual budgeting, Integrated Business Planning and quarterly forecasting for gross OpEx Delivering monthly financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership, including key drivers, trends and actionable insights Providing clear recommendations to support business decision-making and performance improvement Acting as a trusted finance partner to operational teams, improving financial awareness and end-to-end processes Supporting and challenging the business through risk and opportunity analysis Developing reporting standards, KPIs and models, with a focus on automation and efficiency Contributing to the financial control framework and ensuring robust reporting processes Validating and tracking efficiency initiatives, ensuring benefits are accurate and deliverable Supporting ad hoc analysis, business cases and financial investigations Maintaining key financial models that underpin planning and performanceBase location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, with occasional travel to other sites for meetings as required Working hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday What you should bring to the role We’re looking for someone who is analytically strong, commercially aware and confident working with stakeholders across a large organisation. Essential The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are: Experience in financial planning, forecasting and reporting Strong analytical capability with the ability to turn data into insight Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills Experience with financial systems (e.g. SAP, SAC, HFM or similar) Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively A collaborative approach, with the ability to work independently and take ownership Significant experience in a finance or analytical roleDesirable Accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) Degree-level education in a relevant field Experience within logistics or operational environments Exposure to business intelligence tools and data visualisationWhat’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

As a Data Governance Analyst, you will support the Data Governance Manager in implementing and maintaining the organisation’s data governance framework. Your role will involve ensuring data quality, consistency, and compliance across various data domains. You will work closely with data owners, data stewards, the Records & Retention Officer, and IT teams to enforce data governance policies and procedures and support Master Data Management (MDM) and Records Management initiatives. What you’ll be doing as a Data Governance Analyst Assist in developing and articulating the organisation’s data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap. Support the activation and enforcement of the data governance program vision. Collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, data owners, and records management teams. Ensure that master data is accurately represented, consistently defined, and easily accessible across the organisation. Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance and records management principles, policies, and procedures. Assist in establishing mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits. Delivering training to Data Owners and Data Stewards Ensure compliance with data-related regulations and manage data-related risks. Support the Data Governance Manager in leading and facilitating council meetings, driving decision-making processes, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies. Establish and maintain data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloguing tools to support data discovery and documentation. Contribute to defining and maintaining data governance and records management policies, standards, and procedures. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align data governance practices with organisational and technology objectives.Base Location: Reading, Clearwater Court – Hybrid Working Pattern: 36 Hours What you should bring to the role Essential Experience Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices, including data quality management, data stewardship, and data lifecycle management. Experience with MDM initiatives, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across the organisation. Familiarity with tools such as Azure Purview for data cataloguing and metadata management. Knowledge of records management and retention practices, with experience using tools such as SharePoint or other lifecycle management systems. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data governance and data protection. Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with data owners, stewards, IT teams, and business units. Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, including data integration, data quality, and database management systems. Strong analytical skills to monitor and manage data quality, perform root cause analysis, and address data-related issues. Experience in agile, iterative project management methods. Experience in big data cloud approaches.Desirable Experience Experience within the water or utilities industry.Desirable Technical Skills & Qualifications SQL scripting and experience with database management systems such as SAP or SQL Server. Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Python. Experience with data quality tools such as MDM Profisee, SharePoint, and Purview. Understanding of big data technologies such as Databricks and Data Factory.What’s in it for you? Competitive salary between £47,000 and £71,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

A Logistics Planner is responsible for the scheduling, dispatch and completion of Logistics Management Centre (LMC/LOCC) activities, which include tankering and hire equipment for both clean and waste wholesale operations. The LMC team will deliver the highest levels of customer service, applying trust, ease and care to ensure a first-class customer experience for both our internal and external customers. Shift Patterns: 05.30am-13.30pm, 08.00am-16.00pm, 10.00am-18.00pm. What you will be doing as a Logistics Planner Your role will form part of the LMC (Logistics Management Centre), which is the in-house centre of excellence for the complex and diverse logistics functions within the company. You will be working within a unique cross-functional team, which balances operational demand and strategic thinking, so you will be able to influence decisions at different levels up to senior management and help shape what we do every day and in the future. This is a great opportunity for the right person to progress within the business and especially at a time when they are growing and expanding the LMC. Facilitating work progress and completion according to required time frames, ensuring service is delivered in a consistent and compliant manner that is cost-effective, maximises productivity and is in accordance with Thames and external contractual requirements. All work sent to contractors must be fully compliant with all traffic management legislation to avoid fixed penalty notices and reduce permit costs. Deliver the highest levels of customer service, enhancing customer experience in line with the customer experience statement – Trust, Easy, Care model. Support operational events and pollution incidents as required. Responsible for the allocation of equipment and services to the wholesale operations to enable remedial intervention to help prevent events or as an enabler to allow for proactive work to be completed. Will be required to assess and investigate issues to ensure the right equipment is issued on time and to specification.Location – Your base would be Kemble Court, Reading. What you should bring to the role An understanding of Work Management Processes and Systems is preferred. Fully competent at using the appropriate Company IT systems and Office software. Experience of working under pressure in fast-paced environments, meeting demanding targets. Passionate about providing excellent customer service and can engage with internal and external stakeholders. Being organised and understanding work management processes and systems is preferred. Excellent attention to detail and have strong IT skills in Microsoft Office and, ideally, SAP.What’s in it for you? £33,280 per annum 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support. When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues. Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

As a Business Analyst, you will play a key role within the Digital and Transformation teams at Thames Water, supporting the delivery of technology and business change initiatives that enable the organisation to achieve its strategic objectives. Working closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, architects, and business stakeholders, you will help ensure solutions meet business needs and align with Thames Water’s digital strategy. You will gather, analyse, and document requirements while supporting teams to deliver outcomes that drive value for the organisation. This role contributes to Thames Water’s digital transformation by helping shape solutions, improving business processes, and ensuring projects deliver meaningful outcomes for customers, communities, and the environment. You will collaborate with teams across Digital, Service Delivery, Cyber Security, and business functions to support effective project delivery and continuous improvement. Base location – Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading. Working pattern – 36 hours Monday to Friday. What you’ll be doing as a Business Analyst Work with stakeholders to gather, analyse, and document business and non-functional requirements. Build strong relationships with stakeholders and subject matter experts across project teams. Analyse current processes and develop As-Is and To-Be process maps to identify improvement opportunities. Facilitate workshops and discussions to clarify requirements and support decision-making. Support project teams in prioritising work, defining scope, and delivering minimum viable products (MVP). Apply appropriate Business Analysis tools and techniques throughout the project lifecycle. Work closely with Product Owners and Project Managers to maximise value and support delivery outcomes. Produce high-quality documentation and ensure stakeholder agreement during key project stages. Communicate complex business and technical concepts clearly to a range of audiences. Contribute to improving processes and ensuring solutions meet business needs and project objectives. What you should bring to the role Experience working as a Business Analyst in a digital or technology project environment. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to project teams. A proactive approach to improving processes and delivering value through projects. Technical experience and skills Experience working as a Business Analyst in digital or IT projects. Experience working with project delivery methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall. Experience using tools such as Azure DevOps or similar project management tools. Strong skills in requirements gathering, process mapping, and business analysis techniques. Desirable qualifications and experience Experience working on multiple projects concurrently. Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups, including internal teams and external partners. Experience within utilities or other regulated industries. Desirable technical skills and qualifications BCS Business Analysis Diploma or equivalent certification. Knowledge or experience of DevOps tools, processes, and delivery approaches. Additional business analysis or agile delivery certifications. What’s in it for you? Day Pay rate: up to £550 Length of assignment: 26 weeks IR35 determination: Inside Location: Clearwater Court – Hybrid Required Start date: ASAP Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment) Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job, and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come. Learn more about our purpose and values Working at Thames Water Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits. If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more. We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else, just let us know. We’re here to help and support. i

Administrative Officer Location: Reading Courts Contract Type: Temporary (Initial contract until end of September 2026) Working Pattern: Full-time Pay rate: £12.36 per hour raising to £13.25 after 12 weeks About the Role As an Administrative Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently through the justice system while delivering outstanding service to court users and colleagues alike. Key Responsibilities Administration Prepare papers and files for courts, tribunals, hearings, and meetings Produce court and tribunal documents Manage photocopying, filing, post handling, and data entry tasks Book and organise meeting rooms, training sessions, and other eventsDrafting Prepare standard letters, minutes, reports, and notes following set guidelinesOperations Clerk civil and family courts and tribunal hearings Support court users, manage listings and rotas, and check case files Handle counter, telephone, and written enquiries Serve court documents, collect fines and fees (including chip & pin transactions) Contribute to team problem-solving, process improvement, and local projectsCasework & Quality Control Process court orders, fines, and legal aid documentation Check and verify records, documents, and accounts for accuracy and compliance Assemble information for reports, warrants, and statistical analysisFinancial & Statistical Tasks Perform basic financial calculations and prepare reports Reconcile accounts, prepare invoices, and manage small office expenditureCustomer Service & Communication Provide excellent, timely, and professional service to the judiciary, magistrates, court users, and legal representatives Give advice on court forms and procedures, ensuring all interactions are helpful and accurate Please apply online Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group

About the Role You will need to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. As a Social Worker in our Together for Families Team, you will: Hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload with reflective supervision and strong professional support Undertake child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model, supporting families at Children in Need, Child Protection and where required into court. Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, and the need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate decision making about service users and to provide effective quality assurance and chair CIN and Core group meetings Work directly with children, young people and families to identify strengths, understand risk and shape effective intervention plans and deliver evidence-based interventions in response to identified needs as required. Collaborate with partner agencies to ensure families receive the right help at the right time Work closely with colleagues in legal, attending PLO meetings and give evidence in court. Make sound, evidence-based decisions that support children's safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. for further information please contact

We're recruiting an organised and proactive Rents Officer to join a busy Rental Income Team within a local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong income management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting tenancy sustainment while ensuring rental income is maximised. You'll play a key role in managing a caseload of rent accounts for temporary accommodation and rent guarantee scheme properties, working closely with residents, internal teams, and external agencies to ensure payments are maintained and tenancies remain stable. This role combines income recovery with meaningful resident support, offering variety and challenge on a daily basis. The Role ·Take responsibility for maximising rental income across temporary accommodation and rent guarantee scheme properties. ·Manage approximately 125 rent accounts, with caseloads increasing as additional properties are let. ·Make outbound calls to tenants to discuss arrears, agree payment arrangements and take card payments where appropriate. ·Carry out home visits to engage tenants, assess circumstances and support tenancy sustainment. ·Represent the council at County Court Possession Hearings when required. ·Work closely with Homelessness, Housing Needs and Benefits teams to ensure smooth sign-ups and accurate completion of Housing Benefit forms with all supporting documentation. ·Follow all operational and legal processes related to income recovery in line with legislation, council policy and pre-action protocol. ·Liaise with internal services and external agencies including Social Services, Jobcentre Plus, Universal Credit Service Centres and support providers. ·Attend multi-agency meetings to help sustain tenancies while ensuring rent is paid. ·Maintain accurate records and documentation for all rent accounts, actions and outcomes. ·Provide excellent customer service and maintain strong working relationships with tenant groups who support and challenge the service. Key Requirements ·Experience in rent collection, income recovery or tenancy sustainment within housing or a similar environment. ·Experience on RentSense, NEC Revenues & Benefits or NEC Housing ·Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and manage difficult conversations professionally. ·Ability to manage a busy caseload and work proactively to resolve arrears and sustain tenancies. ·Understanding of Housing Benefit, Universal Credit and income-related processes. ·Ability to follow legal and procedural requirements related to arrears recovery and pre-action protocols. ·Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing demands. ·Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies. ·A customer-focused approach with the ability to deliver high-quality service to residents. What You Need to Do Now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from housing and income management professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us