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Global Head of Food Safety & Defence Location: Hybrid, West London – 2 days a week in office Salary: Up to £150,000 + benefits An ambitious, fast-growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Global Head of Food Safety & Defence. This organisation is a custodian of well-known international brands and is committed to maintaining the highest standards in product quality, ingredients, and talent. The successful candidate will thrive in a purpose-driven, fast-paced environment that values agility, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a senior leadership role offering global scope, strategic influence, and the opportunity to make a significant impact. The Global Head of Food Safety & Defence is accountable for protecting consumers and global brands by leading the design, governance, and execution of food safety and food defence programmes worldwide. This role ensures that products are developed, manufactured, and distributed safely, consistently, and in full compliance with regulatory and customer expectations. It also provides strategic leadership in preventing, detecting, and responding to intentional threats such as adulteration, tampering, and extortion. The position serves as the organisation’s leading subject matter expert in food safety science, including microbiology, toxicology, contaminants, allergens, hygiene, and food defence. Key Responsibilities Global Strategy & Governance • Define and lead the global food safety and defence strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements, • Establish policies, standards, and performance metrics across food safety, hygiene, allergen control, traceability, and defence, • Lead governance forums and represent food safety at executive level, • Embed food safety and defence considerations into innovation, supply chain, procurement, and operations Food Safety Systems & Compliance • Oversee implementation of global food safety systems (HACCP, environmental monitoring, sanitation, GMP, allergen management), • Ensure compliance with global standards (e.g., BRCGS, FSSC 22000, ISO 22000) and customer requirements, • Lead global audit programmes and oversee regional quality teams, • Develop risk frameworks for high-risk ingredients (e.g., cocoa, dairy, nuts, flavourings), • Food Defence & Product Security, • Lead vulnerability assessments (TACCP/VACCP) and mitigation strategies, • Collaborate with Security, Procurement, and Supply Chain to protect assets and processes, • Ensure product integrity across all logistics and third-party partners Incident Management & Crisis Response • Act as global technical lead for food safety and defence incidents, including contamination, allergen breaches, microbiological events, and malicious threats, • Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions, • Partner with Legal, Communications, Security, and Regulatory teams during crises Scientific Leadership & Innovation • Provide expertise in microbiology, toxicology, allergens, and emerging food safety risks, • Advise R&D and Operations on hygienic design, processing, and new technologies, • Lead horizon scanning for emerging risks (e.g., fraud, climate impacts, cyber-physical threats), • Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs on assessing and mitigating regulatory changes Talent, Training & Culture • Build and lead a high-performing global food safety and defence function, • Develop training frameworks and certification programmes (including TACCP/VACCP), • Foster a strong, proactive food safety culture across all levels of the organisation External Engagement • Represent the organisation at global forums, regulatory bodies, and industry groups, • Build partnerships with academic institutions and external experts, • Benchmark and implement industry best practices Candidate Profile Education • Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Public Health, or related field, • Advanced qualifications (e.g., PhD or MBA) desirable, • Formal training in HACCP, TACCP/VACCP, and relevant regulatory frameworks Experience • Extensive experience in food safety, quality, and risk management within FMCG or large-scale food manufacturing, • Proven leadership of global or multi-regional teams, • Strong experience managing complex supply chains and high-risk ingredients, • Demonstrated success handling major food safety or product security incidents, • Experience in confectionery, chocolate, or bakery sectors advantageous Technical Expertise • Deep knowledge of HACCP/HARPC, GMP, GFSI standards, and global regulations, • Strong grounding in microbiology, toxicology, allergens, and hygienic design, • Expertise in food defence methodologies and risk assessment tools, • Familiarity with digital food safety systems, traceability, and data analytics Key Competencies • Strategic leadership and global influence, • Strong risk assessment and decision-making capability, • Effective crisis management under pressure, • Cross-functional collaboration across technical and non-technical teams, • High level of scientific credibility and innovation mindset, • Cultural agility in global environments, • Clear and impactful communication of complex topics Rewards & Benefits • Competitive benefits package including pension, life assurance, and health plans, • Generous annual leave and flexible benefits, • Wellbeing and employee assistance programmes, • Access to training and development opportunities, • Additional perks such as volunteering days and lifestyle schemes

Tezlom are recruiting a motivated, warm individual for the role of Mental Health Crisis and Recovery Worker to provide person-centred support to people experincing a mental health crisis\nyou will be providing emotional advise and advising them of services to assist them.\nA service they can go if they are experiencing a mental health crisis. It is a drop in centre but some people are given appointments to attend.\nThe Centre provides a safe, inviting, and inclusive space for individuals who are struggling to cope with their mental health and daily life. The service aim is to support people to reduce their immediate anxiety and crisis.\nAs a Peer Support Worker , you will use your skills and knowledge to provide the following :\n * A safe, welcoming space and a listening ear\n * 1-to-1 support to give advice and guidance to find the best path forward for people\n * Support to develop individual safety plan for the next day as well as longer term plans which could involve contact with statutory services.\n * Support to find and access other local services that interest individuals\n * Provide a hot drink and a snack.\n * Support the team to deliver drop-in crisis support.\nParticipate in delivering Group activities including :\n * Tea & Chat\n * Arts & Crafts\n * Mindfulness Meditation.\nThe centre is open between 4.30pm-11.30pm or 2pm-10pm\nYour role will include:\n * Providing practical and emotional support to service users who may be in or facing mental health crisis\n * Identifying and accessing opportunities with service users to gain independence and confidence\n * Working with service users in a recovery-focused way in line with their support and risk management plans\n * Collaborating other involved professionals to provide a consistent and coordinated service that maximises outcomes for service users\nExperience of working with people with mental health needs is essential and you must have a warm personality and be able to work in a person-centred way, at times working within high stress circumstances.\nYou will be expected to work flexibly on a rota to meet the needs of the service.\nThis position offers the opportunity to work in an environment that challenges and encourages personal and professional development.\nApply today and will contact you as soon as possible to discuss the role further

TEZLOM – Health & Social Care Recruitment\n\nSupporting Communities Across West London\n\nJoin Our Team: Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker\n\nTezlom is a trusted, well-established agency supplying exceptional Health and Social Care staff throughout West London.\nWe are now welcoming applications for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Therapeutic Support Workers to support individuals in our community drop-in centre.\n\n⭐ Your Role\n\nAs a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker, you will play an important part in supporting individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or crisis.\nYou will help create a safe, calm, and welcoming environment where people can feel heard, supported, and empowered.\n\nYou Will Provide:\n\n * \n\n A safe and welcoming space for people in need\n\n * \n\n A supportive, non-judgemental listening ear\n\n * \n\n 1-to-1 emotional support, advice, and guidance\n\n * \n\n Support in developing personal safety plans\n\n * \n\n Help accessing local community and mental health services\n\n * \n\n A hot drink and snack for comfort and care\n\n * \n\n Team support in maintaining a drop-in crisis service\n\n🎨 Group Activities You’ll Help Facilitate\n\nOur centre offers a range of calming and connection-based activities, including:\n\n * \n\n Tea & Chat\n\n * \n\n Arts & Crafts Sessions\n\n * \n\n Mindfulness & Meditation\n\nThese activities help create community, stability, and wellbeing for those needing support.\n\n✔️ What You Bring\n\n * \n\n Confidence using IT systems, databases, and Microsoft applications\n\n * \n\n Experience in Mental Health or Psychology (helplines, community support, or current study welcomed)\n\n * \n\n Ability to travel easily to West London\n\n * \n\n Availability for 14:00 – 22:00 shifts\n\n🌟 Why Choose Tezlom?\n\nAt Tezlom, we value and invest in our staff. When you join us, you receive:\n\n✓ Excellent Pay Rates (including holiday pay)\n\n✓ Weekly Pay\n\n✓ Full-time or Part-time hours\n\n✓ Flexible shift options – day, night, early, and late\n\n✓ Outstanding out-of-hours management support\n\nReady to Make a Difference?\n\nApply today, and one of our team members will be in touch to discuss it further

Contract: PermanentSalary: Offering a salary between £29,349 and £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience.We are seeking a Network Engineer to join our North London Field Operations team. You will be working across the whole of North London and may be asked to travel to other areas within the Thames Water catchment. The role will require you to become a local expert, investigating and problem-solving defects within the sewerage network. You will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, including safety, health, and environmental legislation. You will be required to work on a six-week rotating pattern that includes working one weekend in six, and one week of 24-hour standby. What you’ll be doing as a Network Engineer: • Putting the customer at the heart of your work, meeting with customers/stakeholders and taking ownership of their concerns through to swift resolution., • Providing technical expertise and raising the required repair and/or maintenance work, with the support of our Field Operations Specialists., • Understanding and working in accordance with both internal and external processes and procedures, such as asset management standards, health and safety legislation and environmental regulations., • Attending reactive emergencies (e.g. sewer flooding/pollution), supporting our customers and prioritising work to mitigate and resolve defects as quickly as is safely possible., • Supervising the work of our repair and maintenance contractors., • Completing ancillary inspections on a range of assets, including access covers, balancing ponds, outfalls, vent pipes, and valves., • Working with our Asset Damage Investigator to collate evidence of third-party damage to our network., • An understanding of the wastewater industry or be able to demonstrate at interview a strong interest in the industry., • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are critical, given the diverse range of customers, contractors, and stakeholders you will engage with daily., • Proactive attitude with good problem-solving skills., • A flexible approach to working and the ability to prioritise effectively in a reactive environment., • Good communication skills – written and verbal., • UK driving license is essential., • Good IT skills. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:, • An engineering background is highly desirable., • Knowledge of pipe-laying/pipeline construction., • Relevant technical qualification desirable but not essential., • A working knowledge of the sewer network is advantageous, especially for Health & Safety. What’s in it for you?, • Offering a salary between £29,349 and £35,000 per annum depending on skills and experience., • Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)., • Van and PPE provided for business use., • Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets., • Generous Pension Scheme through AON.

Vacancy: Senior Associate - Operational Resilience Contract: Permanent Salary: Up to £27,500 per annum Location: West London Start Date: Immediate requirement We are currently seeking a Senior Associate - Operational Resilience to join our Operational Resilience function on a permanent basis. This is an office-based role suited to a motivated professional with experience in operational resilience, business continuity, and third-party risk management within a regulated environment. Candidates will be assessed on their knowledge and research of the role and job description , and those with hands-on experience in Business Continuity Planning, Vendor/Outsourcing Management, and Operational Risk will be given preference. Role Overview The role supports the development, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of the Operational Resilience framework. You will assist senior management in ensuring critical services remain resilient, identifying gaps in processes and controls, and embedding resilience practices across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Operational Resilience Develop, review, and support implementation of Operational Resilience policies and action plans Support Business Impact Analysis (BIA) processes, including data collection, training stakeholders, and producing consolidated reports Act as first-line point of contact for Operational Resilience matters Coordinate third-party resilience assessments Support incident management activities and governance reporting Assist with cyber resilience, IT resilience, and business continuity oversight Participate in Operational Resilience working groups and governance forums Review and challenge operational risk impacts of new projects Assist in embedding a strong Operational Resilience culture through training, workshops, surveys, and awareness initiatives Collect and monitor MI for Senior Management and Board reporting Ensure appropriate record keeping and GDPR compliance Business Continuity Planning Support the design and delivery of Business Continuity standards Assist with recovery arrangements and annual BCP testing Support development of continuity plans and staff training Maintain BCP timetables and reporting Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk Support the Outsourcing framework in line with SYSC 8 requirements Assist with embedding outsourcing policies, regulatory requirements, and audit findings Support contract oversight and annual reviews Prepare MI and reporting for Senior Management and the Board Policy, Training & Audit Assist in drafting policies, processes, strategies, and frameworks Support workshops and training on crisis management, outsourcing, and BCP Assist in responding to and closing audit actions Skills & Experience Required Minimum 3 years' experience in operational risk / operational resilience within a bank or regulated financial services environment Strong understanding of Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, and Regulatory expectations Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset Commitment to organisational aims and objectives This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to build long-term experience in Operational Resilience within a regulated financial services environment . TPBN1_UKTJ

Role: Hospital IDVA Based: West Middlesex Hospital (Hounslow) Rate: £29630 (Unqualified) or £31411 (Qualified) inc London Weighting Start Date: ASAP Duration: FTC - Maternity cover – November 2026 Hours: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm - Hybrid 1 day office, 1 day hospital, 3 days home Our client, a specialist charity is looking for a Hospital IDVA to join their team. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? Synopsis of duties: Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm. Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+ Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse. Be comfortable with running group training sessions and be willing and able to share your specialist knowledge with acute staff across the hospital. Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key. Please note that the successful applicant will be required to sign an honorary contract with the Hospital Trust in addition to their contract of employment.Essential Requirements Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships). Have a good understanding of domestic abuse including the impact of domestic abuse on victims and their children. Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic abuse and their children Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues. Direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people. Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice. Have strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations. DBS on the update service Available immediatelySupporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency

Marks Consulting Partners are currently looking for a Housing Advice & Homeless Prevention Officer to work with one of our Local Authority clients in Middlesex. What the Job Will Be Doing • Managing a caseload of residents at risk of homelessness, providing tailored housing advice and prevention solutions, • Assessing homelessness applications in line with Housing Act 1996 (Part VII) and relevant legislation, • Delivering proactive homelessness prevention, including early intervention and crisis management, • Supporting residents to access a wide range of housing options, including private rented sector and move-on accommodation, • Working closely with landlords, agents and partner organisations to secure suitable housing solutions, • Providing advice on tenancy rights, security of tenure and welfare benefits to prevent homelessness, • Managing complex and high-risk cases, including safeguarding and vulnerability considerations, • Liaising with internal teams such as Allocations, Social Care and other services to deliver a joined-up approach, • Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring all statutory duties are met within required timescales, • Handling complaints, member enquiries and representing the service at meetings where required, • Identifying and preventing fraudulent applications for housing assistance, • Contributing to service improvement and supporting delivery of housing and homelessness strategies, • Working on a hybrid basis, with 2–3 days per week in the office What You Will Need • Experience working within Housing Options, Homelessness Prevention or a similar housing role, • Strong knowledge of homelessness legislation, particularly Housing Act 1996 Part VII, • Experience managing a caseload and delivering housing advice to vulnerable residents, • Ability to handle complex cases and work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong communication and negotiation skills, • Experience working with multiple stakeholders including landlords and support agencies, • Good understanding of safeguarding and supporting vulnerable households, • Strong organisational skills and ability to maintain accurate records