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Based in Oxford an exciting opportunity has arisen to join a small, world-leading consultancy specialising in the supply and use of platinum-group metals (PGM). PGM have excellent catalytic properties, are highly chemical, corrosion and heat resistant. Being hugely valuable they are also almost entirely recycled. These metals are required in almost every aspect of our lives, from helping us to breath more easily as PGM remove toxins from car exhausts; are critical for storing data in vast AI data centers; used on turbine blades on wind farms; saving lives through cancer drugs, heart pacemakers and implants; to silicones, critical chemicals for food production and manufacturing; to tomorrow’s net zero green hydrogen energy to help us to meet our climate change goals. Job description Preferably from chemistry/material science/chemical engineering background with further education and some business experience, the candidate will ideally be based in Oxford working with world leaders in their field. If you are interested and passionate about using your scientific background to become an analyst working with our expanding PGM team to produce world leading industry and market intelligence then please apply. SFA work for some of the largest blue-chip companies worldwide, who rely on expert analysis on applications for PGM, be it new plants requiring PGM to catalyse reactions to create essential products or PGM required in the application itself. The role will consider the circular economy of metal used in all applications. Understanding the substitutability and critical applications of the metal will be key, as will regional developments and changing legislation affecting the use of these metals. Often the work will require updating and building Excel-based models to monitor and forecast use of PGM in health, chemical, industrial and high-tech applications. In addition, activities will include conducting extensive research, writing concise summaries backed up by detailed analysis, putting together impactful PowerPoint slides and attending and presenting at industry conferences. The projects vary from direct consulting across the industry value chain including mining, recycling, chemical, industrial fabricators, to financial institutions, to regular reporting on the metal markets. More than 90% of SFAs clients reside overseas. Examples of the types of consulting projects undertaken • Country specific evaluation of PGM used in critical industrial applications aiding business development for major chemical companies., • Worldwide recycling and reuse of PGM for fabricator companies., • Projecting the use of hydrogen and the critical role of PGM. Skills required • Bachelor’s Degree at grade 2:1 or above in chemistry/materials science/chemical engineering, • MSc or PhD in a related discipline an advantage, • Curiosity, attention to detail and accuracy are essential, • Willingness to travel, present your findings and engage with industry, • The candidate should have excellent MS Office skills, particularly Excel, • Excellent writing skills are essential, • The ability to graphically represent analysis is key, • On many occasions, the ability to work under pressure and meet client deadlines, • The ability to work well with others and to maintain databases and put together reports independently, • Fluent in English and permission to work in the UK essential. SFA offers a competitive salary, 25 days paid leave, pension contributions and the opportunity to join a world leading team based at the rapidly expanding Oxford Science Park, a major UK hub for science, technology and innovation.

WHSmith are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with a popular food-to-go bakery, bringing even greater choice, convenience, and service to our customers. We’re now looking for a Shop Manager who will inspire and motivate the team to deliver fast, friendly, and consistently high-quality service. You’ll play a key role in ensuring every customer enjoys an exceptional experience when shopping with us. Our teams work hard to support customers and colleagues alike, offering our fantastic products to everyone on life’s many journeys. No two days are ever the same, but a typical day might include a combination of the following. What being a Shop Manager is all about • :Leading the team to deliver amazing results and maintaining excellent standards of the shop, • .Driving a high performing team to achieve great sales results, • .Driving high performance through recruitment, training/development and colleague engagement, • .Keeping a close eye on payroll controls, waste controls and customer service standards, • .Rolling your sleeves up and getting involved in food preparation as well as serving customers, • .Maintaining a clean, well-stocked and welcoming shop, creating a sense of pride within the store, ensuring the customer experience and facilities are of a good standard, • .Playing a key role in making sure that your colleagues are supported, setting measurable targets which are reviewed regularly . What our Shop Leadership Team would love to se • e:Proven experience as a Leader in a hospitality environment, ideally at a Store Manager leve, • l.Strong expertise in delivering excellent customer servic, • e.Solid background working in a food-to-go/retail environmen, • t.Confident in delivering all food-safety requirements, ensuring full compliance and robust due-diligence practice, • s.Ability to energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exception service and performanc, • e.Excellent organisation skills with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise well in a fast-paced food to go /retail environmen, • t.Strong stakeholder management experience, ability to influence and communicate with your team, peers, support centre colleagues and senior stakeholder s. How we reward our tea ms:We know you’ll work hard to make the shop a success and keep our customers happy, with every shift we’ll provide a free meal and drink. As well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) staff discounts, we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbust er.Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. Abou t Us:WHSmith has a remarkable heritage, and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S, Costa Coffee and other food-to-go businesses, ‘broaden our offering’ to our customers throughout the UK. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys be tter!

Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager We have an exciting field-based opportunity for a Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager to develop B2B sales across process industries, working closely with customers and internal technical teams to deliver tailored engineering and calibration solutions. If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Field Sales Executive, Technical Sales Consultant, Account Manager, Business Development Engineer SALARY: up to £45,000 per annum (Basic Salary) / £65,000 OTE (Uncapped Commission) + Company Car + Fuel Car + Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Field based covering South East England and surrounds JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager to join a growing engineering sales function within a forward-thinking organisation operating across multiple UK regions. This role focuses on building long-term customer relationships while expanding regional sales performance. As a Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager you will work closely with process industry clients including aerospace, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas. You will deliver consultative, solution-led sales by combining technical knowledge with strong commercial awareness. The Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager role is field-based and requires regular travel to customer sites. You will collaborate with internal engineering and marketing teams to identify opportunities, support bids, and drive sustainable account growth. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager include: Customer Engagement: Carrying out on-site visits to existing and prospective customers to build and maintain strong professional relationships Account Management: Managing and developing key customer accounts to maximise long-term revenue Business Development: Identifying new sales opportunities and expanding the regional customer base Sales Delivery: Promoting and selling engineering, instrumentation, and calibration services Opportunity Tracking: Recording and managing sales opportunities using internal CRM systems Project Support: Assisting with bids and supporting larger customer projects alongside internal teams Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with engineering, technical, and marketing colleagues Market Insight: Providing feedback on customer needs, competitor activity, and market trends CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL A background in engineering with exposure to electrical engineering Previous experience in B2B field sales, account management, or technical sales A strong understanding of process instrumentation and calibration within production environments Proven experience of selling into process industries Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical solutions clearly Full UK driving licence DESIRABLE Endress + Hauser product knowledge, Eurotherm product knowledge, automation products, or experience selling calibration or inspection services Experience selling calibration, inspection, or compliance-related services such as DSEAR Knowledge of control, automation, or instrumentation products Familiarity with recognised instrumentation or automation manufacturers NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent technical qualification BENEFITS A base salary of up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) with a comprehensive uncapped commission structure Fully funded car and tech Fuel card with no out of pocket business expenses Employee training with opportunities to grow and develop Company events because the company loves celebrating victories Modern open plan office. Think pool table and collaboration spaces Company pension package to secure your future Total holiday package of 31 days to fully rest and recharge Employer-sponsored office attire elevate your professional look Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan and free gym membership near to HQ HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14231 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in South East England and surrounds. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency AWD-IN-SPJ TPBN1_UKTJ

Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager We have an exciting field-based opportunity for a Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager to develop B2B sales across process industries, working closely with customers and internal technical teams to deliver tailored engineering and calibration solutions. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Field Sales Executive, Technical Sales Consultant, Account Manager, Business Development Engineer SALARY: up to £45,000 per annum (Basic Salary) / £65,000 OTE (Uncapped Commission) + Company Car + Fuel Car + Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Field based covering South East England and surrounds JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager to join a growing engineering sales function within a forward-thinking organisation operating across multiple UK regions. This role focuses on building long-term customer relationships while expanding regional sales performance. As a Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager you will work closely with process industry clients including aerospace, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and oil and gas. You will deliver consultative, solution-led sales by combining technical knowledge with strong commercial awareness. The Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager role is field-based and requires regular travel to customer sites. You will collaborate with internal engineering and marketing teams to identify opportunities, support bids, and drive sustainable account growth. APPLY TODAY Ready to make your next career move? Apply Now for our Recruitment Team to review. DUTIES Your duties as the Sales Engineer / Field Sales Account Manager include: • Customer Engagement: Carrying out on-site visits to existing and prospective customers to build and maintain strong professional relationships, • Account Management: Managing and developing key customer accounts to maximise long-term revenue, • Business Development: Identifying new sales opportunities and expanding the regional customer base, • Sales Delivery: Promoting and selling engineering, instrumentation, and calibration services, • Opportunity Tracking: Recording and managing sales opportunities using internal CRM systems, • Project Support: Assisting with bids and supporting larger customer projects alongside internal teams, • Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with engineering, technical, and marketing colleagues, • Market Insight: Providing feedback on customer needs, competitor activity, and market trends CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL • A background in engineering with exposure to electrical engineering, • Previous experience in B2B field sales, account management, or technical sales, • A strong understanding of process instrumentation and calibration within production environments, • Proven experience of selling into process industries, • Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical solutions clearly, • Full UK driving licence DESIRABLE • Endress + Hauser product knowledge, Eurotherm product knowledge, automation products, or experience selling calibration or inspection services, • Experience selling calibration, inspection, or compliance-related services such as DSEAR, • Knowledge of control, automation, or instrumentation products, • Familiarity with recognised instrumentation or automation manufacturers, • NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations or equivalent technical qualification BENEFITS • A base salary of up to £45,000 (dependent on experience) with a comprehensive uncapped commission structure, • Fully funded car and tech, • Fuel card with no out of pocket business expenses, • Employee training with opportunities to grow and develop, • Company events because the company loves celebrating victories, • Modern open plan office. Think pool table and collaboration spaces, • Company pension package to secure your future, • Total holiday package of 31 days to fully rest and recharge, • Employer-sponsored office attire – elevate your professional look, • Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan and free gym membership near to HQ HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14231 Full-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in South East England and surrounds. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online | AWD-IN-SPJ

This role involves leading GCSE Food Preparation & Nutrition and managing KS3 Design and Technology. A government education body is seeking a dynamic and ambitious subject leader to join its Food department in Greater London.

A growing food enterprise based in Greater London invites applications for a Technical Assistant position. This role involves providing crucial technical support across various company functions including supplier assurance and raw material specifications. Ideal candidates will hold HACCP Level 3 ce

An educational institution in South Yorkshire is seeking a Teacher of Art, Design and Food Technology.

Ideal candidates will have experience in food technology or food production. A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Graduate Technical Administrator for a full-time role in Wetherby. The successful candidate will ensure product compliance, quality assurance, and manage technical documentation in a c

A food manufacturing company in the UK seeks a Site Technical Manager to lead quality and safety operations in Salad and Beetroot production. The role involves managing technical teams, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and maintaining BRC accreditation. Candidates should have experien

The role involves a balance of account management and new business development within the food processing sector. Candidates should have a proven sales track record, ideally in technical or engineering markets, and a relevant engineering qualification.

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Specialist Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in an exceptional educational setting?.An OUTSTANDING SEN School near Dorchester is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to join their team for a maternity cover position starting Christmas 2025 t

Assist with admin duties related to Food Technology lessons. Full-Time Food Technology Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School (Herne Hill). A welcoming and supportive special needs school in Herne Hill is seeking a full-time Food Technology Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

Candidates should have experience selling technical or manufactured products, with the ability to meet customers and understand the technical offerings of the company. The successful candidate will manage existing customer accounts and develop new business within the food industry.

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Full-Time Food Technology Teaching Assistant for a supportive special needs school in Herne Hill. In this role, you will assist the Food Technology teacher with administrative and practical tasks while supporting students with special educational n

A growing UK tech company is looking for a Business Development Manager to expand their brand partnerships.

A leading educational institution in Solihull is seeking an inspirational Design and Technology Teacher (Food Technology) to join their vibrant academic community.

Assist with admin duties related to Food Technology lessons. Full‑Time Food Technology Teaching Assistant – Special Needs School (Herne Hill). A welcoming and supportive special needs school in Herne Hill is seeking a full‑time Food Technology Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.