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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

Crunch is a leading motorsport consultancy, working with some of the biggest brands in the sport and the world. We are different and we’re proud of it. People who know us all comment on how we’re... well, different. There’s being different for the sake of it. There’s being different to stand out from the crowd and there’s being different because you’re brave enough to trust yourself and be who you want to be. We believe that deep within the heart of sponsorship activation lies one key ingredient: brave, confident people. People are the lifeblood of sponsorship. The fans, the readers, the viewers, the players, the drivers, the mums and dads, the media, the clients and the customers. It was a conversation in London in 2008 from which the company was founded and since that fateful evening we have been on a mission to deliver braver sponsorship activation that gets the blood pumping and delivers tangible results. Crunch: Be Brave. Overall job description: The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing and delivering communications and PR programmes for high-profile brands or organisations ideally within the motorsport or automotive sectors. They will thrive as the central member in the comms team, adeptly multitasking across several projects in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating exceptional written and verbal communication skills. This role will initially focus on working on one of the agency’s largest motorsport accounts, which demands world-class execution. It requires a high volume of written content and hands-on event activation, with the candidate having full quality control over output. Therefore, attention to detail and precision are paramount. The applicant should be confident in writing press releases, developing press packs and content and overseeing all aspects of media relations including direct media liaison. Established global media contacts within motorsport would be a significant advantage. A deep interest in the sports news agenda, media trends, including social media platforms, is crucial and experience in media analysis and measurement - both traditional and digital - would be beneficial. As part of a small team delivering globally, a willingness to be involved in every element of the programme both on and off-site, is essential. An energetic, enthusiastic and ‘can do’ team attitude is critical, as well as the ability to work under minimum supervision, leading a team in a high-pressured environment such as at an event during a race weekend while continuing to bring an energetic, enthusiastic and proactive team attitude. Reporting to the senior account team, the candidate will also be responsible for overseeing junior team members and managing their workload where needed. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the communications team to deliver high-quality, on-budget and timely projects, • Act as Account Manager on a flagship motorsport client, managing the day-to-day running of the account to ensure it delivers on time, to budget and meets measurable objectives as well as serving as the main contact to the client, • Work and manage all project documentation (logistics, plans, press releases, FAQs etc.), • Ensure all content is accurate and aligns with brand standards, • Work and build supplier relationships to maintain best-in-class delivery, • Lead project and execution from concept through reconciliation, with support from the Account Director, • Lead internal meetings and support the junior members of the team, • Share knowledge and support agency best practices, • Champion creativity within the company and develop innovative ideas aligned with client strategies Candidate Requirements: • Must have proven experience delivering high-profile global motorsport communications and press office programmes, including handling media announcements and securing coverage, • Familiar and confident using media monitoring and database tools, • Experience in delivering comms-led sponsorship activations, including (but not limited to):, • Key message development, • Content creation from concept to delivery, • Media management, • Crisis communications, • Press kit creation, press release writing, FAQ, etc., • Digital and social content and copy, • Influencer engagement, • Exceptional copywriting, proofing and PowerPoint skills, • Excellent client management skills, • Experience and understanding of working with production companies from developing briefs, filming to providing feedback on the content, • You should revel in hard work and be conscientious with a positive professional attitude and an enthusiasm to succeed, • Confident to communicate effectively with all levels throughout the company (with the ability to manage upwards and downwards), • Ability to work across multiple media formats, meet tight deadlines, manage various projects and adapt to changing circumstances, • Calm under pressure, solution-oriented and highly organised, • Prepared to travel globally to races on a regular basis, working some evenings and over multiple weekends – must have a valid and usable passport (it must be renewed if it is about to run out), • Happy to adapt to global time zones when required (e.g. meeting times), • Ability to speak another language is desirable What does it take to work at Crunch? • You will understand the pressure faced by clients and always have the correct attitude to deal with any situation your team has to handle to meet the deadline and maintain the highest standards, • Develop a strong understanding of clients’ external and internal business operations, • Crunch’s programmes work because we can walk in the clients’ shoes. Developing a good understanding of a client’s marketplace and the issues they face is essential Take the initiative, • As you grow so does Crunch in the eyes of the client; we want you to develop your skills and acquire new ones that will benefit both you and the company – we’ll help you to get there and reward you when you do, • You should revel in hard work and be conscientious with a positive attitude that will make the important client relationship all the more successful Why Should You Come to Work at Crunch…? • If you’re looking for a vibrant place to work, where you can get involved in fast-paced projects working on some of the largest and most well-known global clients in motorsport, then you’re in the right place, • We’re committed to investing in career development and look to promote internally, so will help you grow in your role, • We have a generous holiday allowance which increases by one day each year you work for us, • We recognise the importance of a welcoming and engaging working environment. While we offer the flexibility of remote working, our central Wimbledon office remains available to work in five days a week and is the heart of the company – you may be asked to come in to attend team meetings when required as well as for our monthly all agency catch up, • Plus, we have a great benefits scheme and pay an industry-competitive salary

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.

Start your Construction career with Thames Water Kick‑start your future as a Construction Assurance Apprentice, supporting the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll support projects through design, build, commissioning, and aftercare—helping integrate new assets smoothly into day‑to‑day operations. What you’ll do as a Construction Assurance Level 4 Apprentice Support construction assurance to meet time, cost, and quality targets. Assist with pre‑construction reviews and readiness checks. Monitor contractor safety, environmental compliance, and asset standards. Help resolve site issues, non‑conformances, and deviations. Work with Operations Readiness teams to ensure smooth asset integration. Help prepare and review RAMS, TWOSAS, and permits. Take part in audits and performance reviews, driving improvement. Support planning, lookahead meetings, commissioning, and aftercare. Where you will work: Location: Hampton, TW12 2ES Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day, Start date: September 2026 Training and qualification: You’ll study with the University of Built Environment, one of the UK’s leading training providers. Your training includes virtual sessions each week, as well as live seminars and recordings; tasks and learning resources are set on the VLE. Qualification: Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Standard- Certificate of Higher Education Construction & Built Environment Duration: Permanent contract with a 42-month structured programme What you should bring to the role: GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) 64 UCAS tariff points or equivalent A full UK driver's licence is required as you'll be travelling across Thames Water sites. If you use your own vehicle for travel, you'll need to have business insurance Strong time management and organisation skills Passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future What’s in it for you? Starting salary of £22,500 per annum Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 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

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