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Lighting Engineer (Corporate Events) £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits + TrainingManchester Are you a Lighting Engineer with a background in corporate events, conferences, live productions, or similar environments, looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading audio-visual production company? Are you seeking a role that offers a healthy work-life balance, excellent company benefits, opportunities to expand your audio expertise, and the chance to boost your earnings through overtime?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected live events organisation delivering innovative lighting production across corporate events, arena productions and hybrid experiences as they more than double their headcount in the last 5 years. The company offers ongoing training, excellent benefits, strong team culture and clear long-term progression opportunities.In this role, you will design, set up and operate professional lighting systems across a wide range of events while collaborating with project managers, creatives and clients to deliver outstanding technical and visual results.This role would suit a Lighting Technician from a live events background who is looking to combine technical expertise, creative lighting delivery and client-facing event support within a fast-paced, hands-on production environment.The Role: • Designing, rigging and operating lighting systems for live, corporate and hybrid events, • Interpreting lighting plots and adapting designs to different venues, • Maintaining, troubleshooting and preparing lighting equipment, • Liaising with clients, suppliers, venues and production teams, • Lighting Technician or similar with a background in Live Events

Work Placement Officer - RISE UP. Reports to: Youth Employment & Programme Lead Salary: £26,000 - £28,500 Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid/Minimum 3 days per week in our Manchester office. About us: At RISE UP, we don’t just tackle youth unemployment; we confront the systems that create it. We are a lived experience-led movement on a mission to disrupt the status quo and challenge the idea that talent only lives in certain postcodes or backgrounds. We support young people aged 16–30 who are furthest from the labour market, including care experienced young people, those facing exclusion, mental health challenges, or socio-economic disadvantage. From mentorship and peer-led coaching to employer designed programmes and real-world placements, we build individualised, relational and strengths-based journeys into meaningful employment. We’re proud to work in partnership with bold employers who are serious about making their industries more inclusive, not just ticking boxes. Role overview: We believe that when employers do better, young people do better and this role is at the heart of that. As our Work Placement Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in unlocking meaningful opportunities across Greater Manchester and beyond. You'll help generate and coordinate work placements, internships, apprenticeships and jobs and ensure they’re more than a tick-box exercise. You’ll help ensure young people are seen, supported and set up to thrive. You’ll work hand-in-hand with our delivery team to match young people with the right roles and with our employer partners to co-design placements that feel genuinely accessible and future facing. Pg. 2 riseupuk.org Key Responsibilities: Placement Sourcing G Co-ordination • Develop and manage a pipeline of high-quality placements across sectors such as (Link to pathways groups here), • Match young people with opportunities that align with their goals and potential., • Support employers to co-create inclusive, youth friendly job descriptions., • Provide ongoing support and troubleshooting during placements. Employer Engagement G Relationship Building • Identify and engage employer partners who share our values around access and equity., • Help businesses meet their social value priorities and EDI goals by connecting them with diverse young talent., • Encourage employer involvement in mentoring, workshops and #RISEDAY our annual fundraising and visibility event., • Represent the charity at networking events, conferences, and forums to raise awareness and build new partnerships., • Contribute to our employer movement that goes beyond Corporate Social Responsibility and into culture change. Internal Collaboration • Collaborate with other delivery team members to ensure smooth transitions between programme completion and placements., • Feed sector insights back into programme development to improve job readiness and alignment., • Attend weekly team meetings and strategy sessions. Monitoring G Reporting • Maintain up-to-date records using our CRM (Salesforce) and placement logs., • Track placement performance, collect feedback and support continuous improvement., • Contribute to reporting for funders, stakeholders and internal learning. Person Specification: Essential: • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively, both in person and in writing., • Public Speaking: Ability to promote the brand with confidence to present to young people and employers in a formal setting, • Organisational: Strong administrative and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple placements and deadlines., • Interpersonal: Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with young people, employers, and colleagues., • Problem-solving: Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise pre, during and post placements., • Networking: Strong networking skills to develop and maintain relationships with employers., • IT Proficiency: Proficiency in using relevant software, IT systems and social media platforms, • Self-Motivation: High level of self-motivation and initiative ensuring deadlines and KPI's are consistently achieved., • Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities., • Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Commitment: Commitment to providing a high-quality service Experience: • Experience in Employability: Demonstrated experience working in an employability and employer engagement sector., • Working with Students: Experience working with young people, including those with diverse needs., • Working with Employers: Experience in engaging with employers and building relationships to secure placements., • Placement Experience: Experience in managing and coordinating work placements, especially paid opportunities. Other: • Training: Willingness to undertake further training and development., • Safeguarding and Diversity: Commitment to upholding safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion policies. Desirable: • Driving Licence: Ability to drive and access a car for visiting employers and students on placements., • Understanding of social value frameworks and inclusive hiring strategies., • Experience designing or coordinating workplace opportunities for underrepresented groups., • Lived experience or strong understanding of the barriers young people face when trying to access employment. What you’ll get from us: • A chance to drive real social change and be part of a movement that’s rewriting the future of work., • A values driven team who are bold, honest, and unapologetically committed to young people., • Ongoing CPD, sector training and development support., • Flexible working, wellbeing focus and a collaborative culture rooted in lived experience.

Job Title: Lighting Event Technician About the Role We are expanding our team and looking for an experienced, versatile Event Technician with a strong focus on lighting engineering. This role is pivotal in delivering top-quality lighting for a variety of live, virtual, and hybrid events. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and enjoy working under pressure. A passion for technical artistry, exceptional customer service, and teamwork will ensure your success in this role. Key Responsibilities • Design, set up, and operate lighting systems for various events and corporate productions., • Collaborate with project managers, producers, and creative teams to bring the artistic vision of each event to life., • Adapt lighting designs for different event types and venues., • Program and operate lighting consoles and related software., • Maintain and troubleshoot lighting equipment to ensure seamless operations., • Work effectively as part of a team and lead freelance staff on-site, ensuring a high standard of professionalism., • Communicate with clients, suppliers, venue staff, and crew before and during events., • Prepare and maintain lighting equipment in our warehouse facilities., • Ensure compliance with safety standards and best industry practices., • Train and mentor junior technicians and assistants., • Keep up to date with the latest lighting technologies and industry trends., • Help with the delivery and collection of equipment using company vehicles., • Assist in other departments as needed to support business needs. Qualifications and Key Attributes • Minimum 2 years of experience as a lighting engineer in live events, preferably in the corporate sector., • Proficient with industry-standard lighting consoles (e.g., GrandMA, Avolites)., • Strong understanding of DMX protocols and networking., • Experience reading CAD plans and light plots., • Familiarity with intelligent lighting fixtures and LED technology., • Ability to work independently or as part of a team., • High standard of personal presentation and communication., • Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly under pressure., • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed., • Self-motivated with leadership qualities and a customer-focused attitude., • A keen eye for detail and a high standard of equipment presentation., • Full UK driving license and own transport. Physical Requirements • Ability to lift and carry up to 25kg., • Comfort working at heights and in dark environments., • Manual dexterity for handling small components and equipment. Training & Progression Ongoing training will be provided as required, with ample opportunities for career development and progression within our growing organization. Working Hours This role requires flexibility, as event schedules can vary. Evening and weekend work will be required due to the nature of the industry. Benefits • 33 days of holiday per year, • Additional day off for your birthday after 3 years of service, • Extra day of holiday after 5 years of service, • Company pension scheme with employer contributions, • Staff recognition program, • Company social events, • Free on-site parking, • Access to an award-winning healthcare package (including private treatment, mental health support, GP access, and more), • Dental, optical, and audiological cover, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Sick pay scheme, • Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental pay, • Long service rewards, • Cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes If you’re an experienced lighting engineer with a passion for creating exceptional event experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Resident Experience Team Member (12 months maternity cover) 12 months maternity cover with the potential for a permanent role after Full Time position - Contracted 37 hours a week on average 5 days a week - Monday-Sunday Day shift times: Starting at either 6:30am, 9am, 11am or 3pm - finishing at 9pm/9:30pm latest Based at Victoria Riverside/Meadowside: 5-10 min walk from Victoria Station The Company: Found is the exclusive operator for UK developer FEC. We’re on a mission to become no.1, experience led, brand-centric 360 lifestyle operator in the UK. Not just for a ‘time in life’, but for a lifetime. If that sounds like your thing, keep reading. We’re actually pretty special… Found is the only operator working across residential and commercial markets, from property and asset management to lettings, estates, and green spaces. We live and breathe experience-led living, sweating the small stuff so that every customer interaction adds value. We’re here to innovate, collaborate, and set new standards in the property market. The Role: We are looking for standout team members who have a true passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating unforgettable living experiences for our residents. The perfect candidate thrives under pressure, fostering a positive and welcoming community atmosphere. They will be there for our residents, handling any communication and supporting with our community events. • Resident Relations: Handle complaints, feedback, and queries promptly, ensuring high satisfaction and a positive living experience., • Community Engagement: Build strong connections with residents and support the planning and delivery of community events., • Property Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented property through regular checks and hands-on support., • Event & Brand Support: Assist with onsite events and initiatives that enhance resident experience and strengthen brand reputation., • Problem Solving: Tackle issues proactively, adapt quickly, and contribute ideas to improve operations and service delivery., • Administration & Compliance: Manage paperwork, records, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and confidentiality standards., • Maintenance Coordination: Respond to maintenance requests and support smooth apartment operations., • Brand Ambassador: Represent the brand consistently and professionally in all resident interactions and public reviews. What will you bring to the table?: Having the experience is important - but being the right fit is crucial, bring your personality, but hold the ego, these are the traits we wanna’ see in you. • Able to work with autonomy and demonstrate initiative, • An inspiring team player, • Bring and champion market best practice, • Up for change and can adapt easily, • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, • Confident and proactive approach, • The highest level of communication skills with the ability to be able to negotiate with a range of stakeholders including customers and internal teams, • An ethos of continuous improvement What's in it for You: As much as we want you to love working with us, we don’t expect you to do it for nothing, here is what’s in it for you. • Competitive salary, • 25 days annual leave, • Pension Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Voluntary benefits including gym membership discounts and cycle to work, • YAY Day - A dedicated day for strengthening relationships and collaboration through fun group challenges, creative workshops, and team activities, fostering a stronger community., • Together, we win - Celebrating team success with shared experiences, • Fearless Fund - We empower personal and professional development by offering support for experiences that challenge and inspire you, from attending conferences to pursuing certifications., • Feel great, do great - we will be offering you different wellness programs designed to support your health, resilience, and growth. Equal Opportunities: We’re committed to fairness and equality in everything we do. No matter your background, gender, race, or beliefs, you’ll be treated with respect and given the opportunity to grow. Ready to make it happen? Let’s chat.

Resident Experience Team Member at Found (Day & Night shifts available!) Full Time positions - Contracted 37 hours a week on average 4/5 days a week - Monday-Sunday Day shift times: Start at either 6:30am, 9am, 11am or 3pm - finish at 9pm/9:30pm latest Night shift time: 9pm/9:30pm-6:30am/6:45am Based at Victoria Riverside: 5-10 min walk from Victoria Station The Company Found is the exclusive operator for UK developer FEC. We’re on a mission to become no.1, experience led, brand-centric 360 lifestyle operator in the UK. Not just for a ‘time in life’, but for a lifetime. If that sounds like your thing, keep reading. We’re actually pretty special… Found is the only operator working across residential and commercial markets, from property and asset management to lettings, estates, and green spaces. We live and breathe experience-led living, sweating the small stuff so that every customer interaction adds value. We’re here to innovate, collaborate, and set new standards in the property market. The Role We are looking for standout team members who have a true passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating unforgettable living experiences for our residents. The perfect candidate thrives under pressure, fostering a positive and welcoming community atmosphere. They will be there for our residents, handling any communication and supporting with our community events. • Resident Relations: Handle complaints, feedback, and queries promptly, ensuring high satisfaction and a positive living experience., • Community Engagement: Build strong connections with residents and support the planning and delivery of community events., • Property Standards: Maintain a clean, safe, and well-presented property through regular checks and hands-on support., • Event & Brand Support: Assist with onsite events and initiatives that enhance resident experience and strengthen brand reputation., • Problem Solving: Tackle issues proactively, adapt quickly, and contribute ideas to improve operations and service delivery., • Administration & Compliance: Manage paperwork, records, and ensure adherence to health, safety, and confidentiality standards., • Maintenance Coordination: Respond to maintenance requests and support smooth apartment operations., • Brand Ambassador: Represent the brand consistently and professionally in all resident interactions and public reviews. What will you bring to the table? Having the experience is important - but being the right fit is crucial, bring your personality, but hold the ego, these are the traits we wanna’ see in you. • Able to work with autonomy and demonstrate initiative, • An inspiring team player, • Bring and champion market best practice, • Up for change and can adapt easily, • Thrives in a fast-paced environment, • Confident and proactive approach, • The highest level of communication skills with the ability to be able to negotiate with a range of stakeholders including customers and internal teams, • An ethos of continuous improvement What's in it for You: As much as we want you to love working with us, we don’t expect you to do it for nothing, here is what’s in it for you. • Competitive salary, • 25 days annual leave increasing with employment, • Pension Scheme, • Life Assurance, • Voluntary benefits including gym membership discounts and cycle to work, • YAY Day - A dedicated day for strengthening relationships and collaboration through fun group challenges, creative workshops, and team activities, fostering a stronger community., • Together, we win - Celebrating team success with shared experiences, • Fearless Fund - We empower personal and professional development by offering support for experiences that challenge and inspire you, from attending conferences to pursuing certifications., • Feel great, do great - we will be offering you different wellness programs designed to support your health, resilience, and growth. Equal Opportunities We’re committed to fairness and equality in everything we do. No matter your background, gender, race, or beliefs, you’ll be treated with respect and given the opportunity to grow. Ready to make it happen? Let’s chat.

Lead Full-Stack Developer Location: Remote-first Type: Full-time Start: ASAP About Couch Heroes At Couch Heroes, we’re exploring new ground for the MMO genre. In a world where fantasy and ancient technology intertwine, players explore shattered realms, grapple across verticality, solve puzzles, and push back corruption, with progression driven by player expression and discovery. We envision bridging generations of gamers, creating a space where both coexist and journey together. We’re developing in Unreal Engine, in early production, with a team spanning multiple countries. We’re remote-first, based in the UK, and scaling to support a multi-year live-service roadmap. We value autonomy, curiosity, and collaborative ownership, and we’re looking for creators who want to help build something from the ground up. Sound like your kind of thing? We should talk. About the Job The web and platform layer of an MMO is what players interact with outside the game client: account systems, social features, community tools, content delivery, and the services that tie the live experience together. We need a Lead Full-Stack Developer who can own the architecture of these systems and build the engineering team that delivers them. You will report to the CTO and manage a growing team of web and platform engineers. You will make architectural decisions, stay hands-on with code, and represent the web engineering discipline across the studio in production planning and resourcing decisions. We are in early production. The studio has been running for three years, and core platform infrastructure is being built alongside the game itself. You will be making foundational choices about stack architecture, service boundaries, deployment pipelines, and data models that the team builds on for years to come. This is not a maintenance role. You are building systems from the ground up. Your Role People Leadership and Team Development • Manage a growing team of engineers as the team scales through production: set priorities, assign work, balance workload, and run regular 1:1s focused on progress, career development, and honest feedback., • Lead performance reviews and goal setting aligned to production milestones and individual development plans. Identify skill gaps and address them through coaching, stretch assignments, or training., • Represent the web engineering discipline in cross-discipline leads meetings, production planning, and resourcing conversations. Advocate for team needs and capacity., • Foster a team culture of code quality, shared ownership, and continuous improvement., • Support hiring as the team grows: contribute to job descriptions, review technical submissions, and participate in interview loops. Technical Leadership and Architecture • Architect and lead the development of backend microservices using TypeScript, Node.js, and Express, with MongoDB for persistent storage and Redis for caching, session management, and pub/sub messaging., • Design scalable, well-bounded services that support the throughput and reliability demands of a live-service MMO: player accounts, social systems, marketplace, mail, inventory, and platform integrations., • Own CI/CD pipelines using Azure Pipelines, with Docker and Kubernetes on Azure for container orchestration and deployment. Establish deployment practices that support rapid iteration without compromising stability., • Make architectural decisions about service boundaries, data models, caching strategies, and API design that balance immediate delivery needs with long-term scalability., • Establish monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices using Grafana and Uptime Kuma or equivalent observability tools. Frontend Engineering • Build polished, responsive, and accessible interfaces using TypeScript, React, and Next.js, with Redux for state management and Zod for schema validation., • Collaborate with UI/UX design to ensure clean design-to-implementation handoff and user-centric workflows across platform features., • Ensure frontend systems are built for internationalisation, accessibility, and performance from the start. Platform Integration • Work with gameplay engineering and online services to define how web platform systems integrate with the game client: authentication, account management, social features, content delivery, and analytics., • Collaborate with production to manage scope, schedules, and task breakdowns for web engineering work. Contribute to milestone planning, sprint scoping, and capacity forecasting. Must-Haves • Proven experience in software development, with at least one shipped product or live service., • Proven experience in a senior or lead role with hands-on team leadership experience: running 1:1s, setting goals, conducting reviews, and developing team members., • Strong backend experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and Express for API development., • Production experience with MongoDB and Redis in a services environment., • Strong frontend experience with React and Next.js., • Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipeline design., • Experience with Azure Cloud services or equivalent cloud platform., • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style, with proven experience making architectural decisions in cross-functional teams. Nice-to-Haves • Experience building backend services for games, social platforms, or real-time multiplayer applications., • Experience with Redux, Zod, or equivalent state management and validation libraries., • Familiarity with real-time communication systems: WebSocket at scale, pub/sub architectures, or event-driven service design., • Experience with Grafana, Uptime Kuma, or equivalent observability and monitoring tools., • Experience with OAuth2/JWT authentication flows and identity management., • Experience with Golang or additional backend languages., • Contributions to open-source projects or technical writing that demonstrates systems thinking. About You • You lead by example. You are hands-on when needed and empowering always., • You build systems that last and take pride in readable, maintainable code., • You are comfortable translating product vision into technical decisions and explaining technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders., • You are comfortable working through ambiguity. Early production means not everything is defined yet, and you see that as an opportunity to shape the right architecture., • You balance engineering ideals with delivery pragmatism. You know when to build for the future and when to ship what works., • You work autonomously in a remote environment, proactively keeping your team aligned and your stakeholders informed., • We are committed to making our hiring process accessible. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know. Couch Heroes have partnered with Skillsearch on this hire. Jack is leading the search directly with the studio leadership, so feel free to reach out to him at . He will be your point of contact throughout. Looking forward to connecting! Equal Opportunities Couch Heroes is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Privacy and data We process your personal data as part of the recruitment process. Couch Heroes and Skillsearch both act as data controllers in relation to your application. For details on how your information is collected, used, stored, and your rights under UK GDPR, please review the relevant Privacy Policies below: Couch Heroes: ___ Skillsearch: ___

Senior Software Engineer (Python/Backend) | Python (Flask), TypeScript , AWS 📍 Location: London-based, Highly Flexible (Open to Remote Working Outside London) 💰 Compensation: £110,000 + Equity 💻 Role: Senior Full Stack (70% Backend / 30% Frontend) The Challenge We are representing a highly profitable, London-based technology scale-up that has quietly become a leader in the automation and attribution space. They have moved past the "risky" startup phase, successfully scaling to 16 people with a client base of hundreds of global brands. They are currently looking for a tenured backend Python specialist to own the "engine" of their platform. This is a high-autonomy role where you aren't just shipping tickets—you are architecting the systems that bridge high-velocity digital data with complex, real-world operational outputs. Why this role is different • AI-Native Workflow: This team is at the absolute forefront of the "AI-agentic" shift. You will be encouraged to use tools like Claude Code to automate the mundane, allowing you to focus on high-level architecture and solving "unsolved" problems., • True Technical Ownership: You will own features from "cradle to grave." This means designing the database schema, building the API, managing the AWS infrastructure, and setting up the monitoring., • High Talent Bar: You’ll be working alongside a small, senior team where the culture is built on high-bandwidth communication, intellectual curiosity, and zero bureaucracy. The Technical Mission • Scale the Core: Architect and maintain robust services using Python to handle massive data ingestion and automated event-tracking., • High-Throughput Engineering: Optimize sophisticated background job queues (SQS) and data pipelines that power real-time triggers for global enterprise clients., • Infrastructure & DevOps: Manage and evolve a modern AWS footprint (ECS, Parameter Store) using a "DevOps-as-standard" mindset., • Product Influence: Collaborate directly with the founding team to translate complex business requirements into elegant, scalable technical solutions. What You Bring • Technical Seniority: You have a deep, proven background in building production-grade backend systems with Python. You don't need a set number of years to prove it—your technical depth speaks for itself., • Full-Stack Versatility: While you are a backend engineer at heart, you are proficient with TypeScript and can jump into the frontend to deliver a complete, polished feature., • Architectural Confidence: You are comfortable designing APIs and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS) without needing a manual., • Articulate Communication: You can clearly explain the "why" behind your technical decisions. This team values engineers who can think like product owners., • The "Builder" Mindset: You thrive in high-growth environments where speed, initiative, and high-quality abstractions are the default. Ready to Scale? This is a chance to join a profitable, lean team that values engineering craft over corporate process. If you want to build at the intersection of AI and high-scale automation, we want to hear from you!

🚀 About Webigence and Spark Travel Webigence has 25 years of experience crafting UX‑first, often highly complex software. Our engineers pair forward‑thinking agile practices with an obsession for intuitive design, shipping products that feel effortless even when the logic underneath is anything but. Alongside a handful of long‑standing third‑party clients, we’re scaling our own SaaS product—Spark Travel—at pace. You’ll join a smart, collaborative team that pushes each other to articulate and defend every architectural decision in pursuit of best‑in‑class software. Spark Travel itself is on a mission to drag the tailor‑made travel industry into the 21st century. Our cloud‑native platform unifies sales, supplier contracting, dynamic pricing, and on‑trip operations—everything from the first quote to the traveller’s safe return. The market is huge, the incumbents are slow, and we already have meaningful traction: roughly 35 customers and an accelerating sign‑up pace, a very healthy sales pipeline, and a roadmap brimming with genuinely novel features. With a fantastic existing team across engineering, product, customer success, marketing, and sales, we’re gearing up for hyper‑growth. We’re looking for two down‑to‑earth professional, a conscientious Senior Software Developer, to build on what already works and unlock our next wave of innovation. 🌟 Your Impact • Raise the bar sensibly. Whether you’re refining our Azure architecture as CTO or shipping revenue‑critical features as Senior Dev, you’ll set high standards without reinventing the wheel., • Champion intuitive user experiences. Both roles care deeply about usability, ensuring our platform feels effortless for travel pros and their travellers., • Own the craft. Understand the problem, ship the solution, measure the outcome—and when something’s working, double‑down on it., • Move the needle. Your work will streamline the day‑to‑day of leading tailor‑made tour operators and DMCs—enhancing trip experiences for their travellers as we scale. 🧭 Role Snapshot 2️⃣ Senior Software Developer • Be UK‑based (remote within the UK) with ability to attend occasional team meet‑ups in London (travel expenses covered)., • Design, build, and maintain features across the stack: .NET (C#) based API backends, Angular (TypeScript) based frontends, SQL Server, Cosmos DB., • Own mission‑critical modules such as pricing engines, itinerary or form builders, client proposal app, etc., • Write clean, tested code; automate everything from CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) to performance benchmarks., • Investigate and diagnose issues and perform root cause analysis., • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Customer Success., • Propose incremental improvements and occasionally explore new tech (e.g. Azure OpenAI) when it clearly solves a problem. You might be our Senior Dev if… - Hold a 1st-class or 2:1 degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline. - 4+ years building modern web or data applications with .NET and at least one JavaScript framework. - Hands-on experience with Azure or another major cloud provider, plus an understanding of microservices and event-driven architectures. - You love balancing delivery speed with technical excellence, and you’re keen to keep learning. 🎁 What We Offer • Competitive salary, equity options coming soon, • Remote‑first culture with asynchronous workflows, • Private healthcare, • Employer pension contributions above statutory, • Home‑office setup budget, • Coworking space allowance, • Flexible hours with async core overlap, • Professional‑development budget, • Conference & certification leave, • Choose‑your‑own‑tech toolkit, • Travel‑to‑London expenses for required in‑person meetings, • Collaborative and innovative company culture 📩 How to Apply • Send your CV., • Confirm you are currently living and legally able to work in the UK., • Share one project or decision you’re proud of, why it mattered, and what you learned. Please note: We are only considering UK‑based applicants who fully meet the role criteria. Applications that do not comply will not be considered now or in future hiring rounds. Deadline: 15th March 2026 (rolling review—apply early). Spark Travel is an equal‑opportunity employer and a welcoming neurodiverse team. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We’re not just saying that, we really mean it!

TechShack are working with a leading, profitable exchange backed by some of the most well-known players in the market. They’re rebuilding core infrastructure to support the next phase of scale: re-architecting core components for performance, reliability, and scale as they expand product coverage. The team is globally distributed and the role is fully remote. This is a leadership seat for a Rust first architect who’s seen most of an exchange end-to-end and wants to own a true 2+ year rebuild programme. Expectation is you’ll set the bar for Rust across the org and help grow the team (1 to 4 hires over time). Compensation: up to $350,000 base + bonus + equity What you’ll work on • Own the next-generation backend rebuild across the core trading stack: real-time trade flows, execution pipeline, risk/margin, positions, market data and streaming APIs., • Architect high-throughput, latency-critical Rust services that stay stable under peak load with tight p99/p999 behaviour and low jitter., • Design the engine room: pre-trade risk checks, margin logic, position lifecycle, liquidation paths, and guardrails/kill-switch controls., • Partner across teams to define clean boundaries, failure modes, and rollout strategy as the platform evolves., • Build foundations properly: HA, horizontal scaling, zero-downtime upgrades, safe rollouts, incident playbooks and post-mortems that lead to measurable improvements., • Put observability everywhere: tracing/metrics/logging, SLOs, alerting, capacity signals and performance regression detection., • Create simulation and replay harnesses to validate changes before production (load, failover, extreme market conditions)., • Be the Rust thought leader internally: set standards, coach engineers, and raise the quality bar across the platform. What we’re looking for • 3+ years minimum Rust in production, building performance-critical systems., • 7+ years backend engineering experience overall., • Ultra-low latency mindset: hot-path profiling, lock-free/low-lock concurrency, cache/memory layout, backpressure, and reducing jitter., • Exchange experience across 70%+ of the core components, for example: matching/order book, execution/order routing, risk, margin, positions, market data/streaming, internal APIs and monitoring., • Comfort owning the full loop: requirements → architecture → implementation → measurement → rollout → on-call/incident response., • Able to explain what you changed, how you measured it, and the impact (latency, throughput, stability, trading outcomes). Nice to have • Derivatives experience (traditional or crypto), and familiarity with funding, liquidation flows, and margining models., • Event-driven architectures (Kafka-style), Redis, distributed systems patterns, high-throughput data pipelines., • Protocols/feeds: FIX, binary feeds, ITCH/OUCH, SBE/Aeron-style IPC, shared memory patterns., • Systems optimisation: CPU pinning/affinity, NUMA, cache locality, IRQ/interrupt tuning, NIC tuning, kernel bypass/DPDK., • Open-source contributions in Rust or trading infrastructure. Why this role • True exchange rebuild with a 2+ year runway and strong backing, • Top-of-market comp with real ownership via equity, • High-trust environment reporting into the CTO + CRO, with scope to set backend direction and build a team, • Ideal for HFT engineers who want to keep the performance edge without trading seat restrictions, • If you’re a senior Rust engineer/architect who’s built most of an exchange (order book to risk) and you want to lead a serious rebuild, apply here or message me and I’ll share details.

Lighting Technician (Live Events) £35,000 - £40,000 + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits + Training Manchester Are you a Lighting Technician with experience in live events looking to work on high-profile productions, cutting-edge lighting systems and varied event environments? Do you want to join an established events production company known for delivering technically excellent live, virtual and hybrid events? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, highly respected live events organisation delivering innovative lighting production across corporate events, arena productions and hybrid experiences. The company offers ongoing training, excellent benefits, strong team culture and clear long-term progression opportunities. In this role, you will design, set up and operate professional lighting systems across a wide range of events while collaborating with project managers, creatives and clients to deliver outstanding technical and visual results. This role would suit a Lighting Technician from a live events background who is looking to combine technical expertise, creative lighting delivery and client-facing event support within a fast-paced, hands-on production environment. The Role: • Designing, rigging and operating lighting systems for live, corporate and hybrid events, • Interpreting lighting plot...

Salary: You will be responsible for leading and coordinating deliveries and designs for medium to large features or engineering problems. You will work confidently and effectively to support the engineering function of the bank. You will design and implement systems that comprise of multiple technical components. • Write and test high-quality code (appropriate style, patterns, organisation, comments, testability) with feedback and support., • Create small and manageable pull requests., • Balance between perfect code and delivery goals., • Make informed compromises when appropriate, and make sure to create and surface tickets for follow-up work., • Able to design and implement systems that comprise of multiple technical components for a given set of feature., • Consider non-functional requirements, and promote good resilience, performance, security, observability, and auditability., • Implement and promote good system-level design practices., • Make sure that the solution satisfies both functional and non-functional criteria., • Understand continuous integration and the value of integrating small chunks of code into the main branch., • Manage risk in a way that allows the business to understand the options, and participate in the decision-making., • Rely on documentation, forums, and technical knowledge to resolve blockers., • Clearly and confidently articulate the risk of technical problems to non-technical stakeholders., • Create processes to standardise communications between engineers, leads or stakeholders., • Efficiently utilise existing documentation sources (Confluence, JIRA, GitHub, Google Drive, Postman, Slack) to uncover information., • Always produce good quality documentation in the scope of your work (code comments, release notes, PR description, updated information on tickets, API documents)., • Consider the impact that your work has on the product, business or customer., • Demonstrate detailed SME knowledge in several domains., • Use your understanding of system functionality to identify large limitations and impactful enhancements., • Lead discussions on new or existing tools, technologies, automation, and engineering practices while being pragmatic in what can be changed or introduced., • Champion Agile thinking practices within the team and the community of practice., • Attend conferences to promote Chetwood, hear about new developments in technology and banking., • If on-call during working hours, respond to incidents on time., • A strong experience with Python or a similar programming language., • Strong experience designing relational and non-relational databases., • A strong understanding of data structures and algorithms., • Strong understanding of web services., • Ability to write tests and testable code., • Strong experience with distributed version control systems (e.g. Git)., • Experience building AWS serverless applications and using infrastructure as code., • Experience working with and cultivating an Agile approach., • Strong experience with RESTful APIs. Desirable Skills & Experience., • Knowledge and appreciation of networking, and best security practices., • Deep knowledge of AWS services, especially Lambda and EC2, but also SNS, SQS, API Gateway, Step Functions, S3, CloudWatch, DynamoDB., • Great understanding of microservices, event-driven and request-driven architectural patterns., • Competitive salary, • 25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off, • Pension contribution with Royal London, • Life Assurance, • Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with Axa, • Hybrid working – Wrexham, • Free breakfast available We’re a UK-based digital bank dedicated to getting the basics right and offering straightforward savings and mortgages Data Protection We anticipate that we will retain your data as part of the recruitment process for no longer than is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected unless we have sought your consent to keep your data for future suitable job vacancies.Cifas The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by Bank does not accept speculative or unsolicited CVs from Recruitment Agencies. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of Chetwood Bank and Terms & Conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be considered null and void.

Lighting Engineer (Corporate Events) £32,000 - £38,000 + Overtime + Healthcare + Progression + Company Benefits + Training Manchester Are you a Lighting Engineer with a background in corporate events, conferences, live productions, or similar environments, looking to take the next step in your career with a market-leading audio-visual production company? Are you seeking a role that offers a healthy work-life balance, excellent company benefits, opportunities to expand your audio expertise, and the chance to boost your earnings through overtime? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected live events organisation delivering innovative lighting production across corporate events, arena productions and hybrid experiences as they more than double their headcount in the last 5 years. The company offers ongoing training, excellent benefits, strong team culture and clear long-term progression opportunities. In this role, you will design, set up and operate professional lighting systems across a wide range of events while collaborating with project managers, creatives and clients to deliver outstanding technical and visual results. This role would suit a Lighting Technician from a live events background who is looking to combine technical expertise, creative lighting delivery and client-facing event support within a fast-paced, hands-on pr...

Job Description Trainee Recruitment Consultant Manchester City Centre First year OTE £37k+ Join us in our brand-new Manchester city centre office as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant and be part of a team that’s shaping the next chapter of our growth! If you’re hungry to learn, want to increase your earning potential, and build a career with no ceiling, recruitment is the industry for you. Why Vantage? Vantage Consulting are a multi award-winning recruitment business ranked within the top 2% of recruitment companies in the UK. We operate in niche, growth and scarce resource markets, delivering mid to executive level talent to a global engineering client base. Established in 2010 we've continued to push ourselves to break records whilst maintaining what's important to us, the relationships with our partners and with our people. We have ambitious growth plans and the infrastructure to achieve it, with expansion planned in the UK and America. We have a dedicated team of managers who will help you master your craft and set you on the road to success - 89% of our consultants exceeded their targets in 2025! In addition to a basic salary from £25,500 to £28,000 and an uncapped commission structure up to 40%, we offer the following: Dedicated 6-week training academy Clear promotion framework Hybrid working DOE Latest tools and technology 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays and birthday leave, life event leave and volunteering leave Long service sabbaticals International trips to destinations such as Ibiza, Rome, France, Morocco and more 5* team and individual incentives including fine dining and spa trips About You To be successful for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant role, you'll be a highly driven and ambitious individual. You'll have experience building relationships and working to targets, ideally within a sales or recruitment environment. You should also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: Have a thirst for knowledge and self-development Be creative and have an entrepreneurial mindset Have strong written and verbal communication skills The Role As the successful Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for the end to end recruitment and sales process. You'll build and maintain a network of clients and place candidates in mid to senior level roles within a specialist engineering market. You can also expect to: Assess job specs and create adverts Proactively source specialist candidates Qualify and screen candidates over the phone and through video Manage interview and offer processes Gain specialist market information and leverage it to grow market share Manage relationships with new and existing businesses Sell our services to new clients and pitch for business We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. Prior to commencing employment with the company, successful applicants must provide evidence of their entitlement to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are successful with your application you will be required to provide one or a combination of the documents specified on the UK Government website prior to joining. APPLY If you're interested in applying for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant opportunity, please click the Apply Now button. Or if you have any questions and want to discuss the position further, please contact Mollie Bond on (phone number removed). Want to learn more about life at Vantage Consulting? Follow us on Instagram - @vantageconsulting to see more of our team and culture

Were Hiring: Breakfast Chef Help start our guests day the right way at Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre. If youre passionate about great food, enjoy the buzz of a busy breakfast service, and take pride in delivering consistently high standards, youll feel right at home with us. Were a busy 4-star hotel in the heart of Manchester, just minutes from Piccadilly Station, and were looking for a Breakfast Chef to lead the most important service of the day. Youll play a key role in ensuring our guests enjoy a fresh, well-presented, and delicious breakfast experience every morning. What Youll Do Breakfast Service & Food Quality: Prepare and present a high-quality breakfast offering including hot buffet items and continental selections Ensure all food is cooked and presented to brand standards Maintain a well-stocked and organised breakfast service area Monitor food quality, freshness, and presentation throughout service Kitchen Organisation & Preparation: Prepare ingredients and set up the kitchen ready for a smooth breakfast service Manage stock levels for breakfast items and communicate ordering needs Ensure all food preparation follows company recipes and standards Support the wider kitchen team with prep where required Standards, Hygiene & Safety: Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standards Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety procedures Monitor temperature checks and food safety documentation Follow HACCP guidelines and company policies at all times What Youll Bring: Previous experience as a Breakfast Chef or Chef in a fast-paced kitchen Strong organisation and time management skills A passion for quality ingredients and well-presented dishes Ability to work efficiently during busy morning service Flexibility to work early morning shifts, including weekends What You Get: Discounts across retail, restaurants & entertainment Free onsite gym + online fitness portal Global IHG Friends & Family hotel discounts Meals provided on duty Opportunities for development and career progression Recognition and incentive schemes If you enjoy the fast pace of breakfast service and take pride in creating a great start to the day for every guest, wed love to hear from you. The Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is a 4 star 298 bedroomed Hotel located in the City Centre, less than a 5 minute walk from Piccadilly Railway Station, with 12 event rooms that cater up to 150 people, along with two canal side terraces for outside events. TPBN1_UKCT