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Job Title: Design & Production Engineer Location: Daventry (Long March Area) Hours: Full-time, 37.Salary: £37,000 + dependent on experience Overview: A leading engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking a highly skilled Design & Production Engineer to support the development a

This is a hybrid role based at our Doncaster Group Support Centre, with 2-3 days a week onsite. Our Application Development Team works closely with the Test Team and plays a vital role in delivering high-quality software solutions across the DFS Group supporting projects,resolving bugs, and managing business-as-usual enhancements, driving innovation and maintaining system excellence.In this role, youll manage incoming development requests and queries from across the Group, ensuring work is prioritised effectively and delivered to a high standard. Youll also champion best practice and compliance with key frameworks and processes including software development methodologies, coding standards, security compliance, and change management. About DFS Were home to DFS, Sofology, and The Sofa Delivery Company - three distinctive brands with a shared mission to bring great design and comfort into every home, affordably, responsibly, and sustainably. At DFS Group, everyone plays a part. Whether youre supporting our brands or serving our customers, youre helping shape the future of furniture retail. Each brand has its own identity and creative direction, but were united by a culture that puts people and purpose at the heart of everything we do. Everyone Welcome Across our Group, we're committed to a culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and can thrive at work. We celebrate diverse voices, champion inclusion, and support each other through our growing colleague networks. We invest in partnerships that drive change, from supporting Doncaster Pride and introducing the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower, to partnering with Carers UK and developing leaders with Diversity in Retail. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. So, if your experience doesn't quite match the specification, we'd still really love to hear from you What you'll be doing In this role, youll: Key Responsibilities ? Provide leadership and line management for the Group Software Development team. ? Contribute to the Group Software Development & Test strategy and drive the delivery of the teams road map and objectives. ? Serve as the first point of contact within the business for all software development matters. ? Ensure software development policies and procedures are up-to-date, compliant,and aligned with industry best practices. ? Oversee the delivery of all work including project initiatives, bug fixes, and the BAU development backlog ensuring high quality and timely completion. ? Implement KPIs and reporting to monitor team performance, workload, and support effective performance management. ? Lead change initiatives, simplifying processes and improving routes into the team to enhance efficiency and performance. ? Build and maintain strong cross-team relationships to create opportunities and overcome challenges benefiting the wider department. ? Drive team development, including coaching, long-term training plans, and addressing skills gaps. ? Plan and manage sprints: oversee backlogs, sprint planning and reviews ? Manage third-party relationships: ensure service levels are met and attend service reviews as needed. ? Standardise ways of working: define consistent processes, reporting, and delivery across the business. ? Monitor and maintain quality: track working standards, identify issues, and implement improvements. ? Maintain the knowledge base: keep software development documentation up-to-date. ? Resource management: monitor availability, capacity, and skills gaps to meet operational demand and SLAs. ? Team development: provide coaching, training, and cross-skilling to improve responsiveness, retention, and succession planning. ? Risk management: identify, mitigate, and manage risks across the function and business. ? Foster continuous improvement: drive problem-solving, efficiency, and a culture of innovation. ? Remote team management: effectively lead and support remote team members. The role is for you if... Were looking for experience in: ?Leadership & Strategic Responsibilities ? Strategic and Team Leadership: provide clear direction, inspire performance, and drive results across the team. ? Integrity and Ownership: uphold the highest professional standards, take ownership of challenges, and proactively resolve issues. ? Resilience and Results: navigate adversity, manage challenging situations, and deliver outcomes with commitment and focus. ? Relationship Management: communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels,manage demand, incidents, changes, and strategic initiatives. ? Conflict Resolution: handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate to achieve positive outcomes. ? Stakeholder Engagement: build strong internal and external relationships, including suppliers and partners, to support IT and business objectives. ? Decision Making: prioritise effectively based on risk, impact, and urgency; breakdown complex problems; make timely, sound decisions to resolve issues. ? People Management & Development: coach, mentor, and develop team members;recruit the right talent; set clear objectives and drive high-performing, customer-focused teams. ? Team Leadership: build trust, respect, and collaboration across teams; create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. ? IT Asset & Cost Management: strong understanding of managing assets and controlling costs in an IT environment. ? Proactive & Results-Oriented: self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills. ? Proven Track Record: demonstrated success in delivering outcomes and leading teams effectively. Experience / Qualifications: ? Management of teams to deliver successful outcomes ? 3-5yrs management experience in a Software environment within a retail organisation ? Degree (or equivalent) in Computi ng/IT or a related field, or have equivalent IT industry experience ? Budget control / cost management ? Significant experience of formal risk & workload management within defined processes and frameworks ? Self starter can work under own initiative DFS Benefits Potential Annual Bonus Scheme: Contribute to our success and get rewarded for it Growth and Training: Learn new skills and develop your career with us Leave: Enjoy a great holiday allowance, with the option to buy 5 extra days. Take advantage of our enhanced leave for Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental, and Adoption, plus a paid volunteering day each year Discounts: Get 30% off DFS and Sofology products for yourself, plus discounts for friends and family - and savings at big brands like Sainsburys, ASOS, and IKEA Wellbeing Perks: Access healthcare services, an Employee Assistance Programme, and discounted gym memberships Pension and Savings: Join our Group Pension and Sharesave schemes Life Assurance & Sick Pay: Peace of mind with Life Assurance and Company Sick Pay TPBN1_UKTJ

About MIB At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately. Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives. About the role Are you ready to take the lead on high-value, complex claims and make a real difference? We're looking for a seasoned professional to manage a portfolio of large loss cases, delivering fair outcomes and exceptional service to our customers. In this pivotal role, you'll provide expert technical guidance, ensuring consistency, control, and continuous improvement in line with our policies and procedures. Key responsibilities • To handle a portfolio of complex and high value personal injury claims in a collaborative manner making the optimal use of the telephone to drive the case forward, • Work with our trusted panel solicitors utilising a strategic case management approach aimed at shortening lifecycle where appropriate for the customer/claimant, • To deal with all aspects of end-to-end claims handling, • To keep up to date with good claims practice and champion this throughout the team and wider claims function, • To act within set handling authorities as defined by the Claims Authorities Matrix, • Act as a point of reference to guide, mentor and advise others to ensure the sharing of knowledge and best practice, • Experience of communicating and presenting highly complex information to internal and external stakeholders, • The ability to drive excellent team working including collaboration within and across teams to achieve shared company objectives and values, • Develop and apply claims strategies to conclude claims in an economical and effective way to drive down the length of the claims lifecycle and keep legal costs down, • Deliver and contribute to the MIB’s 5 year Strategy “Accelerate to Zero”, • Conduct internal and external audits Use knowledge from audits to contribute to and deliver technical and process improvement initiatives to continually build operational and technical capability, • Challenges self and others to rise to challenges and perform to the best of their abilities, • Support the wider Claims function with the identification of skills gaps and where appropriate the design and delivery of specific technical training to assist with their progression and succession plans, • Deliver short term /one off projects and activities as required by and to the standards and outcomes agreed with line manager, • Proven experience of handling significant personal injury claims valued in excess of £500k, • Understanding of insurance indemnity principles, • Good judgement and to be able to balance commercial and claims risks to achieve positive outcomes, • Strong investigative and negotiation skills, • The ability to process data quickly and make risk based decisions within the authorities provided, • Proven analytical and systematic thinking skills, • The ability to manage complex stakeholders and partnering relationships, • Strong customer focus and ability to work to deadlines and agreed SLA’s, • Has a questioning attitude, • Is self-organised and has time management skills to meet deadlines, • To be able to use a claims case management system as well as Microsoft based products, • An unquestionable understanding of motor insurance and claims principles in general, • Understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and MIB stance on litigation, • Understanding of settling claims using periodic payments, • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience, • Understanding and application of the MIB agreements and claims handling processes / procedures, gained from experience of working as a MIB Claims Handler or in a similar insurance or legal role. This should include:, • Uninsured Drivers Agreement and/or, • Untraced Drivers Agreement and /or, • Internal Regulations/EC Directives, • The Road Traffic Act IT kit supplied to you £320 (before tax) start up allowance Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14 Other Benefits include: Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme Life Assurance Employee Incentive Scheme 27 days holiday (plus public holidays) Holiday purchase scheme Sports and Social Club 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day. So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.

About MIB At MIB our people are passionate about making roads safer by getting uninsured and hit-and-run drivers off our roads. Working in partnership with the Police, Insurers and Government our collective aim is to make it a thing of the past but, until that’s accomplished, we’re here to compensate victims quickly, fairly and compassionately. Last year we helped more than 34,000 people struck by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers and paid over £400 million in compensation to support victims rebuild their lives. About the role Ready to shape the future of architecture at the Motor Insurers’ Bureau? We’re looking for a visionary Architecture Governance & Practice Lead to set the standard for excellence. In this pivotal role, you’ll lead the charge in defining and embedding best practices, ensuring architectural integrity and delivery success across our organisation. You’ll design robust governance frameworks, champion innovation, and cultivate a high-performing architecture community that drives real impact. Key responsibilities Governance • Maintain and evolve the architecture governance framework, including policies, principles, and review processes, • Run the various architecture review boards that ensure consistent evaluation of solution architecture designs and enterprise architecture artefacts against strategic, technical, and operational standards, managing the inputs and outputs., • Ensure architecture decisions are evidence-based, traceable, and support long-term business and technology outcomes., • Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and risk management requirements through architectural oversight., • When required to, provide architectural assurance across programmes and initiatives, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, strategic objectives, and risk appetite., • Extensive experience in architecture (enterprise & solution), governance, and technology strategy., • Deep understanding of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe, Zachman) and governance models., • Knowledge of how to build and grow a high-performing architecture practice., • Successful implementation of Asset Management processes and tooling., • Experience with cloud platforms, integration architectures, and emerging technologies., • Experience working with vendors, partners and third-party service providers in the architecture governance and assurance space., • Strategic thinker with a pragmatic approach to governance and practice development., • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across business and technology domains., • Collaborative leader who inspires and enables others., • High level of personal organisation and professionalism; demonstrates adaptability and flexibility., • Excellent communicator with the ability to translate complex concepts into actionable insights., • Passionate about innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. IT kit supplied to you £320 (before tax) start up allowance Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week) from our Milton Keynes office, MK14 Other Benefits include: Contributory Group Stakeholder Personal pension scheme Life Assurance Employee Incentive Scheme 27 days holiday (plus public holidays) Holiday purchase scheme Sports and Social Club 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Free access to online tools to support mental and physical health Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 1 volunteer day each year and charity matched funding scheme We believe in a workplace where everyone can be themselves. Through our different ideas, personalities and experiences, we redefine what is possible every day. And regardless of your colour, age, race, gender, sexual orientation or anything else you consider yourself to be, there is a place for you at MIB. A place where you can bring your best self to work every day. So, if you think big, love a challenge and want to make a difference to people’s lives, we want to hear from you.