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Job Title: Systems Group Lead Location: Rochester Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on skills and experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Job Description: We are looking for experienced and dynamic Systems or Software Team Leaders to step up and provide coordination and strategy for execution of the Systems/Software engineering in the Airborne Controls Product Realisation Group (PRG) of the Rochester business. These roles will provide support to the functional department and projects by understanding the work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for development across the Systems and Software domains. Core duties: • You will have understanding of the top level packages of work, size and time phasing across the teams within the PRG, how these contribute to critical path and/or milestones, • You will have understanding of the team sizes and skillset required as well as any major dependencies or facilities required across the PRG, • You will contribute to strategic project meetings and facilitate implementation of initiatives, • You will give regular status and recommendations on the resourcing requirements to the project and the Functional Manager, • You will support the projects by creating new estimates for bids and maintaining the schedule and budget for on-going projects, • You will have proven experience leading a Systems or Software team in relevant product markets and/or domains, such as control systems, real time displays or other safety related systems, • You will have proven experience in managing projects to tight schedules and budgets, • You will have proven experience in requirements management, design analyses, modelling and simulation, writing and reviewing code and using tools such as DOORS, Siemens Polarion, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, MATLAB and/or Simulink, • You will have a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant Scientific/Engineering subject (e.g. Systems Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Physics or Mathematics) The Systems Engineering Team: The team supports the functional department and projects through work package scope, scheduling, resources and strategy for the project systems domain. Your role will include working with Engineering Project Managers to broadly understand the near-term work planned (3mth – 6mth) and longer term work planned (18mth – 24mth). You will be leading a team of highly capable engineers to deliver against your plans and estimates. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 27th April 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-NP1 #LI-Onsite

About the Company Reports To: Service Centre Manager The Technical and Production Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of our workshop, specialising in payment terminals, barcode scanners, mobile devices, communication devices, Pos and laptops and associated devices. This role combines strong technical knowledge with leadership, process management, data integrity, and customer liaison. You will be responsible for leading the repair team, managing workflow and ERP systems (Tesseract, SMART, Odoo), driving operational efficiency, and maintaining high levels of service quality and client satisfaction. About the Role Key Responsibilities: • Workshop & Technical Management:, • Manage day-to-day workshop operations, ensuring timely, high-quality repairs of all incoming devices., • Plan and manage repair & refurbishment workflows, resource allocation, and parts logistics to meet SLA targets and reduce turnaround times., • Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex technical issues, supporting technicians in developing solutions., • Implement and refine best practices for diagnostics, repairs, testing, and quality control., • Management of technical stock in communal and technical locations, ensuring support of accurate system stock., • Ensure adherence to technical standards, operating procedures, and regulatory compliance across the team., • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying and executing opportunities to enhance technical processes, reduce faults, and improve turnaround time., • Data & Systems Management:, • Maintain accurate and timely data input and processing in internal ERP systems., • Monitor and improve data quality relating to work orders, inventory, repair logs, and client history., • Use system data to identify trends, generate reports, and support operational planning and forecasting., • Team Leadership & HR Management:, • Lead, supervise, and develop a team of technicians, fostering a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture., • Handle HR responsibilities including performance management, training and development, appraisals, and disciplinaries in line with company policy., • Support technician onboarding and ongoing skills development to meet evolving technical requirements., • Ensure full compliance with health & safety standards and promote best practices across the team., • Customer Liaison & Planning:, • Act as the key point of contact for internal customers on technical and planning matters., • Work closely with internal clients to schedule repairs, provide technical advice, and manage expectations., • Collaborate with planning and operations teams to align workshop capacity with incoming demand, manage priorities and customer deadlines., • Escalate and resolve technical or service issues in a professional and timely manner. What We’re Looking For • Experience managing a technical workshop, repair centre, or production environment., • Strong technical understanding across device diagnostics, repair processes, and quality control., • Confident working with ERP systems., • Proven leadership experience — coaching teams, managing performance, and driving results., • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload under pressure., • A continuous-improvement mindset and a commitment to service excellence. Why Join Us? • A key role influencing the quality, efficiency, and performance of a growing technical operation., • Opportunity to lead, shape, and develop a talented technical team., • A supportive environment where innovation and improvement are encouraged., • Competitive salary and benefits package. If you're a technically-minded leader who thrives in a dynamic workshop environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us deliver exceptional service and innovation to our clients.

Clacket Lane - Hotel Manager - Days Inn Hotel Manager Days Inn - Clacket Lane Our Site Director, Liam at Clacket Lane Motorway Services on the M25 near Bromley is seeking a passionate and experienced Manager to lead the Days Inn hotel team to deliver outstanding customer service and operational excellence. As a Days Inn Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth daily operations, driving sales, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. Roadchef Motorway Services is a franchisee of Days Inn Hotel part of the Wyndham group here in the UK. For more than 4 decades the Days Inn Hotels have been greeting guests around the world providing a welcoming atmosphere for our guests and a supportive, dynamic workplace for our team members. What we offer: • Competitive Salary: Attractive compensation package with performance-based incentives., • Benefits: Employee discount up to 70%, contributory pension after 3 months, heavily discounted meals while on duty, employee assistance program, free parking, friends and family scheme., • Growth Opportunities: Career development and advancement opportunities within the company., • Training: Comprehensive training programs to support your professional growth.Your key responsibilities:, • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative and motivated environment., • Customer Service: Ensure every guest receives exceptional service, creating memorable stay with a great night sleep., • Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations, including stock management, scheduling, and compliance with company standards and health and safety regulations., • Sales and Marketing: Develop and implement strategies to drive sales and increase store profitability., • Financial Management: Manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and report on key metrics., • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop a team., • Customer Focus: Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service., • Operational Knowledge: Proficient in managing day-to-day operations, including stock, scheduling, and financial reporting., • Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills., • Problem-Solving: Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities., • Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. Who are we? We are the UK's 3rd largest Motorway Service Area provider with some of the UK's largest and best restaurants and retail brands. We are so proud to be the only Motorway Service Area to hold the Platinum Investor in People accreditation. We have been awarded a 3 Star rating for 2025 and have been recognised as one of the top 5 Largest Companies to work for 2024 and top 5 in Leisure & Hospitality sector 2024 in Best Companies. Our approach is simple: it's about embracing everyone. From cultivating a culture where all employees can bring their best selves to work to deploying diversity and initiatives that support all, we are doing what it takes to build a more equitable workplace.

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our ESG strategy. Diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 42% of our partnership. The team you will join The Shaping Excellence team provides clients with legal based training dedicated to enhancing the knowledge and skills of delegates from board members, senior leadership teams, line managers and employees across various industries. Our mission is to offer innovative and practical training solutions that ensure our clients remain compliant with the latest legal standards that will help take their organisation to the next level. The work you will be doing Responsibilities include: • Work with our dedicated trainers to identify and engage with potential clients to promote and sell legal training programs., • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat engagement, long-term partnerships and customer satisfaction., • Develop a deep understanding of our training offering, the Shaping Excellence proposition, sector expertise and emerging industry trends and client needs., • Create and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to clients to sell training (note, the role will not require the delivery of training to clients)., • Negotiate contracts and close sales aligned with client needs and firm strategy to meet or exceed sales targets., • Collaborate with the Shaping Excellence Team and internal stakeholders to ensure client feedback is integrated into future training programs., • Act as a key link between clients, the Shaping Excellence Team and fee earners, helping to identify opportunities where training can support wider organisational change, compliance and risk management., • Maintain accurate records of sales activities, client interactions, and contracts and proactively manage the busy Shaping Excellence calendar., • Attend industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to raise the profile of the Shaping Excellence. What we are looking for • Proven experience in sales or business development in a legal, training or professional services environment., • Strong knowledge of our legal training programs and the client need for training., • Excellent communication and presentation skills., • Strong negotiation and closing skills., • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships., • Self-motivated, goal-oriented and able to work independently., • Proficiency in using CRM software and sales tracking tools. Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. This role attracts a split of 60% office days and 40% working from home days per week. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits: • 25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays, • Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service, • Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed), • Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee), • Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme, • Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share), • Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health Insurance, • Paid CSR Day, • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave, • Subsidised gym membership, • Electric car scheme Inclusivity and Culture At Birketts, our culture is driven by ambition and a commitment to positively impact all the communities we serve. We are dedicated to the success, development, and wellbeing of our colleagues, helping them achieve their goals and seize the opportunities that come with our growth. Birketts is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is unequivocal: we do not tolerate discrimination based on age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, or sexual orientation. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive organisation that actively promotes equality of opportunity for all, valuing the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates, and selection for roles is based solely on individual merit.

Role: General Manager Location: Sevenoaks Salary: £45,000 + Bonus Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a destination Pub and restaurant near Sevenoaks and we have a fantastic opportunity for a General Manager to join their team. What's in it for you? Our client is part of a small group of Hotels, Pubs and Restaurants based across the area, they are very much focused on looking after their staff, as well as the obvious benefits there are many other benefits from working with this company. • Free Parking on site, • Group discounts, • Pension scheme, • Company awards and nights out, • £45,000, • Plus Bonus, • Plus TRONC Why choose our Client? A delightful country pub and dining destination, set in a picturesque rural setting, offering a relaxed and inviting environment for guests to enjoy great food and drinks. Renowned for its warm, cosy atmosphere and friendly service, it provides the perfect place to unwind, whether meeting friends, celebrating special occasions, or simply enjoying a leisurely meal. With a focus on quality, comfort, and hospitality, this pub combines traditional charm with a welcoming, contemporary dining experience. What's involved? • Manage th...

This role will report directly into the Marketing Manager and will have managerial responsibility for the Assistant Brand Manager. About the Role: As Senior Brand Manager for GoGo squeeZ, you will lead the development and execution of brand strategies to drive growth, market share, and consumer enga

A leading beauty retailer in Sevenoaks is seeking an Assistant Manager to support sales maximization and team development. This position is in the heart of a dynamic beauty community, and Space NK values inclusivity and integrity in all working relationships.

Compass Associates is working in partnership with a growing, values-led health and social care group to appoint a Housing Development Manager within their Supported Living division. Liaise with the Business Development Manager to secure and progress new opportunities. Job Title: Housing Development

Senior Business Development Manager. We are currently partnering with a prestigious, world-renowned destination venue and international business school in Hertfordshire to find a high-impact Senior Business Development Manager.

We’re working with a growing organisation in the health, complex care, and justice space looking to hire an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new business and expand key partnerships across the UK. Business Development Manager – Healthcare. Contribute to market strategy, pricing,

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Business Development Manager (Electronics)c£50k + Commission + Benefits. A key element of the business development role will be ensuring a structured introduction and smooth transition of new customers into the business to support long-term development and retention. Opportunity to join a dynamic a

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An Award-Winning Promotional Marketing agency is looking for a Business Development Manager to help promote them to potential clients. Leading business development efforts through online and social outreach to identified leads. The agency is happy to offer a wealth of flexibility and can provide ple

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The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and maintaining client relationships, developing growth strategies, and collaborating with internal teams to meet sales targets. This is a full-time remote role for a Business Development Manage

We're looking for a Senior Business Development Manager to help us do more of what we do best, and with the right clients. Professional development opportunities.

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Dahua Technology is expanding its EV Charging business in the UK and is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead OEM partnership development and market entry. Business Development Manager – OEM Partnerships (EV Charging). This position requires a highly entrepreneurial profe

Avanade is looking for Business Development Managers who are deal hunters, deal makers, originators and self-starters who can develop and win new business in a complex consulting environment with sophisticated technology solutions. Avanade is looking for Business Development Managers who have superb

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for keeping Financial Cloud’s pipeline full of the right opportunities. We're hiring a commercially minded Business Development Manager to take ownership of generating, nurturing, and growing our pipeline. We are looking for someone who take

Senior Business Development Manager – Healthcare (NHS Focus). An established and growing technology business is looking to hire a Senior Business Development Manager to drive new business growth across the UK NHS sector. Proven track record in business development within the UK NHS or healthcare s

Business Development Manager - Aftercare. Our client is seeking a driven and commercially minded Aftercare Business Development Manager to join a growing solutions sales team focused on long-term service relationships within the built environment. This position would suit a proactive business develo

Yeomans Volkswagen are recruiting for the role of Local Business Development Manager to promote and sell the Volkswagen passenger car and commercial vehicle range based at our fantastic Volkswagen facility in Indian Queens Cornwall.

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Business Development Manager (BDM) – Specialist Property Finance Lender | North & Midlands | Competitive Salary – DOE + Competitive Commission + Bonus. As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for originating and growing lending volumes across the North and Midlands. Originate an

Elevation Recruitment Group is partnering with a market-leading supplier of business essentials, seeking a high-performing National Business Development Manager to drive growth across the UK. Responsibilities of a National Business Development Manager:. Requirements of a National Business Developmen

Hyfe's AI-powered cough biomarker is becoming the standard for objective measurement in clinical trials.We work with top-10 pharma, innovative biotechs, and leading academic researchers, and and we're growing fast.Cough is one of the most underleveraged signals in medicine.This is a senior, relation

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Support and contribute to the development and delivery of marketing strategies and campaigns that promote the value and benefits of precast and masonry products.

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Business Development Manager – Affinity Partnerships (BDM-26). Access to online learning and development resources.