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We don't just believe in better. We make it happen. " Better content. Better products. And better careers." " " Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, Sky Stream to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. " " Team overview ": Our vision is to enable Sky's growth ambitions though Data and AI: deepening customer relationships, optimising commercial performance, and enhancing operational efficiency. Principal Engineers operate within defined domains and provide leadership to our Solution Architects. With deep technical expertise , they act as Technical Leads, shaping future - ready frameworks that support our strategic objectives . They set, evolve, and uphold engineering standards across the team, continually raising the bar for quality, innovation, and delivery. As a senior role, Principal Engineers play a critical part in connecting Data Engineering with wider Technology and Architecture functions. They work collaboratively across teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and shared direction, enabling us to deliver our data strategy effectively and at scale. What you'll do: " • Technical Mentorship: Act as the technical lead for all engineers working cross-functionally in an agile environment; act as a top-notch coder and expert in the domain, capable of deep diving into details of components and features, uplifting capability and shaping engineering maturity across the Domain., • Architecture Partnership: Define and guide the technical architecture for complex, high impact data products and platforms. Manage Solution Architects and act as the natural bridge between Data Engineering and Data Architecture as well as colleagues in wider Technology., • Standards Setting: Establish engineering and architectural patterns, coding standards, and best practices adopted across multiple squads., • Design & Innovation: Translate sophisticated business and technical requirements into scalable, cloud native data solutions. Able to create and build frameworks to support CI/CD pipelines and future capability; drive adoption of new tools, technologies, and engineering approaches that support a cloud-agnostic, AI-ready future platform., • Assurance & Excellence: Embed rigorous validation, profiling, reconciliation, and automated testing into all engineering work; lead monitoring, observability, and performance optimisation to ensure resilient, reliable data products., • Strategic Influence: Partner with architects, product leaders, and senior stakeholders to shape roadmaps and platform direction. Work collaboratively with your Principal Engineer peers to ensure consistent and joined-up approaches to our biggest priorities and challenges. Communicating in both deeply technical and plain and simple terms. What you'll bring:" " Essential criteria:" " • Technical Mastery: Deep expertise in cloud data engineering, distributed processing, and enterprise-scale data architecture. Excellent GCP/Python and/or Node JS 8+ knowledge, and CI/CD experience (ideally with Jenkins)., • Advanced SQL: Master-level proficiency in SQL (ideally BigQuery ), with strong optimisation and performance-tuning skills. Experience following coding standards and performing peer code reviews., • Data Modelling & Insight: Strong capability in designing intuitive, scalable data models and semantic layers aligned to business meaning; skilled in advanced data profiling, anomaly detection, and statistical reasoning to ensure data integrity., • Collaboration: Able to influence senior stakeholders, simplify complex concepts, and build strong cross-functional relationships., • Technical Leadership: Expert in data quality frameworks, governance standards, and secure handling of sensitive data; connects engineering choices to long-term platform strategy, organisational goals, and future scalability., • Understanding: Uses deep business context within the specific Domain to shape proactive, value-driven engineering decisions; also equipped with first-class communication skills, able to grasp very complex data principles and processes, and decipher them in order to walk non-experts through them and gain support. Benefits and perks: " There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks . Here's a taster:" " • Free Sky TV or NOW package , including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema"" ", • Pension package" with up to 9% employer contribution, • Private healthcare"with mental health support ", • Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance ", • Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect" ", • Sharesave and Tech schemes ", • A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences" " " How you'll work: " We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. " " Your office base:" Livingston Watermark: Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect." " The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle " bus runs " between the station and campus every 20 min ute s throughout the day." Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. " Who we are: " We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. " We ' re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. " We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can." Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. " To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

Aureos are seeking a Project Controls Officer to work in Bathgate. The Project Controls Officer (PCO) provides independent assurance that the project is governed, represented, and controlled using complete, consistent, and evidence-based information. The role operates across both: Early Contractor Involvement (ECI / NEC4 Option E) Construction (NEC4 Option C) The PCO safeguards the integrity of governance, reporting, and control by ensuring that risks, decisions, assumptions, cost, programme, and change are: Fully aligned Transparently represented Supported by evidence The PCO does not manage delivery, own decisions, or accept risk. The role ensures that: In ECI, the project is understood In construction, the project is understood and demonstrably under control Key Responsibilities The PCO provides independent oversight of the project control environment, ensuring alignment between governance, delivery, and commercial position. This includes:  Assuring the integrity and alignment of: Risk, Decision, Action, and Assumption Registers Project Programme Cost and commercial reporting (during construction)  Verifying that the project can provide clear, evidence-based answers to the four core project control questions (current position, cost, forecast, and corrective control)  Challenging: Misalignment across registers, programme, and delivery Optimism bias, incomplete information, or assumption drift Understatement or delayed recognition of cost and programme exposure  Monitoring escalation thresholds and ensuring escalation is applied without delay  Producing independent assurance reports, exception summaries, and governance inputs  Escalating any condition where the project cannot demonstrate a complete, consistent, and controlled position Construction Phase Responsibilities (NEC4 Option C) During construction, the PCO ensures governance is translated into controlled delivery and contractual alignment. This includes:  Verifying that cost, programme, and performance reflect actual delivery  Confirming integrity of: Target Cost vs Forecast Final Cost Defined Cost and committed cost Compensation Event position  Ensuring the correct and timely use of: Early Warnings Compensation Events Formal change processes  Ensuring no work proceeds without formal approval and contractual recognition  Challenging divergence between: Site reality and programme Cost reporting and actual exposure Governance records and delivery position  Confirming uncertainty is actively converted into: Compensation Events Accepted risks Controlled delivery outcomes Authority and Interfaces The PCO is authorised to:  Require correction of governance, programme, or cost information  Request supporting evidence for reported positions  Challenge alignment between governance, commercial, and delivery data  Escalate concerns independently of delivery pressure The role works closely with Project Management, Commercial, Planning, and Functional teams, while maintaining independence from delivery execution. Role Boundaries (Important) The Project Controls Officer shall not:  Act as a Decision Owner.  Act as an Action Owner.  Accept or transfer risk.  Approve scope, programme, cost, or technical solutions.  Direct delivery resources or manage work execution. The PCO is not accountable for delivery outcomes but is accountable for ensuring that any loss of control, misrepresentation, or misalignment is identified, evidenced, and escalated. Required Experience & Capability Essential:  Experience in project controls, governance, assurance, or commercial/change control on infrastructure or construction projects  Strong understanding of risk, decision, cost, and programme control  Ability to interrogate data and challenge inconsistencies across multiple sources  Strong communication skills for structured reporting and senior-level engagement Desirable:  Experience with NEC contracts (particularly Option C)  Experience in ECI environments  Background in PMO, planning, commercial assurance, or programme controls  Familiarity with stage-gate governance frameworks Personal Attributes  Independent, objective, and evidence-driven  Able to maintain control discipline without delivery ownership  Resilient and confident in challenging bias or misrepresentation  Focused on truth, transparency, and control rather than narrative  Trusted and credible with both delivery teams and senior leadership In return you will receive • Generous Salary, • 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holiday, • Pension, • Learning & Development opportunities, • Assistance and Wellbeing support Equal opportunities Aureos are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

We are seeking a hands-on Billing Manager to join our growing Facility Management & Support Services business based in Livingston. This is a key role within our expanding Shared Service Centre, offering the opportunity to take ownership of billing operations while supporting team development and driving process improvement. Reporting to the Finance Accountant, the successful candidate will lead from the frontmanaging both purchase and sales ledger activities, while mentoring a small team and enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of our billing function. This role is well-suited to an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes within a growing business. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the day-to-day billing function, ensuring accuracy and timeliness Support, mentor, and develop a small billing team Manage the preparation and issuance of customer invoices Coordinate monthly billing cycles with Operations to meet strict deadlines Maintain and enhance control of ledger activities Review and analyse billing performance, identifying areas for improvement Resolve internal and external billing queries efficiently and professionally Collaborate closely with Credit Control to ensure a seamless end-to-end process Build strong cross-functional relationships to support effective service delivery Contribute to departmental meetings and continuous improvement initiatives Support senior management with reporting, process enhancements, and ad hoc requirements Skills & Experience Proven experience in a similar billing or finance role Working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Office Solid understanding of WIP and accruals Experience managing both consolidated and individual invoicing processes Ability to manage tight deadlines, particularly during month-end cycles Previous team leadership or supervisory experience (preferred) Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities Why Join Us This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a growing business , where you can influence processes, support team development, and help shape a high-performing finance function. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Mechanical Engineer – Engineering Projects Our client, a respected engineering organisation, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical) to join their growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead technical project delivery across a range of innovative engineering solutions. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with a passion for problem-solving, technical leadership, and multi-disciplinary collaboration. The Role: As a Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical), you will: • Serve as the primary engineering point of contact for assigned projects., • Lead technical delivery and coordinate with internal departments to meet deadlines., • Provide engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle., • Prepare and review technical documentation, including procedures, reports, and calculations., • Support the business at client meetings and represent engineering interests effectively., • Promote best practices in quality, safety, and engineering standards. About You: • Degree-qualified (BSc or BEng) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent., • Proven experience in engineering delivery within technically complex environments., • Skilled in 3D modelling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor)., • Proficient in Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering calculations., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Confident working cross-functionally and engaging with external stakeholders., • Strong understanding of Microsoft Office and QHSE processes. What's on Offer: • A technically engaging role in a stable, forward-thinking company., • Opportunities for professional development and cross-functional collaboration., • Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Risk Assessment Senior Associate Location: Glasgow Duration: 6 months (initially) Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Hours/week: 35 hours per week PAYE Only Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? Barclays are looking for Risk Assessment Senior Associate’s and take a leading role in investigating high-risk clients and complex cases. You will analyse intelligence to determine what triggered a review, identify potential non-compliance, fraud, or misconduct, and recommend actions that protect both the bank and its clients. Your role will include responsibilities such as reviewing court orders, advising on transaction monitoring, and escalating key issues to senior teams. This is a dynamic opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who is passionate about upholding the highest standards of ethics, accountability, and financial integrity. This role will be on a temporary basis and should you demonstrate the required skills this may open the doors to a permanent career in the team. Key Skills Strong analytical skills Knowledge or background on Financial Crime. A formal qualification or certification in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) - such as an ICA (International Compliance Association) Diploma or Certificate in AML or similar would be beneficial but is not required Understanding and knowledge of high-risk industry sectors and money laundering threats posed by Business Banking clients. Experience of working and supporting on high quality due diligence reviews Ability to investigate About Barclays Barclays is a British universal bank. It is diversified by business, by different types of customers and clients, and by geography. Barclays businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by its service company which provides technology, operations and functional services across the Group. Values Everything Barclays does is shaped by its five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. The Barclays values inform the foundations of its relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how Barclays measures and rewards the performance of colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it. Diversity Barclays aims to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to Barclays vision and goals. Onsite Colleagues who perform ‘onsite’ roles will spend four or five days a week working onsite, depending on the requirements of their role and business area. Please discuss the working pattern requirements for the role you are applying for with the hiring manager. Please note that as we continue to embed our hybrid working environment, we remain in a test and learn phase, which means that working arrangements may be subject to change on reasonable notice to ensure we meet the needs of our business. Your Benefits As a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay (after eight weeks on assignment). You can discuss any special holiday requests, for weddings, graduations or other significant occasions during this initial period with your team leader. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life. Plus, there’s discounts at heaps of high street shops, restaurants and entertainment - from Asda to Zizzi Italian restaurants

At Sureserve Energy Services UK, excellence is not just an expectation; it's our standard. We are at the forefront of providing stellar asset and energy services across the UK. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to elevate the quality of life in the communities we serve by innovating and improving the spaces where people reside, work, and gather. This is a pivotal role, based in Livingston, established to bridge the gap between high-level project management and technical design execution. Leading a small team of design engineers, you will supervise the full project lifecycle, spanning investment-grade proposals, carbon reduction strategies, and complex renewable energy system integrations (including Solar PV, ASHP, and emerging technologies) for both residential and commercial portfolios. This will suit a commercially-minded, technically robust leader who can drive environmental change, optimize design team workflows, and deliver cost-effective, future-ready energy solutions that maximize ROI for clients. Key Responsibilities Supervise, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of renewable design engineers while managing the overall design pipeline. Allocate design resources effectively to support Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and field installation teams. Conduct technical reviews to ensure strict numerical accuracy, design integrity, and compliance across all team outputs. Optimize Solar PV, Air Source Heat Pump, and heat recovery designs to maximize long-term reliability and cost-effectiveness. Guide the team in translating client briefs into high-margin, innovative investment-grade energy proposals. Analyze measured energy data and fuel usage to help clients lower carbon emissions and improve portfolio ROI. Manage complex design projects through their full lifecycle, from initial energy assessment to final installation sign-off. Ensure all system designs meet existing Building Regulations, planning policies, and future legislative shifts. Provide expert troubleshooting and swift design revisions during the retrofit and installation phases. Maintain an up-to-date technical understanding of emerging renewable technologies (e.g., hydrogen gas, advanced storage). Experience & Qualifications Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability, Renewable Energy, or Systems Design). Valid Driver's License (required for site visits and client presentations). Proven experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical project components within a fast-paced engineering environment. Strong practical experience designing and specifying domestic and commercial energy efficiency solutions, specifically Solar PV and Heat Pump technologies. Demonstrated success in translating energy data into financial savings, carbon-reduction strategies, and persuasive client proposals. Highly competent in technical design software, database systems, Microsoft Office, and the Adobe suite. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex technical data clearly to non-technical commercial clients and multi-disciplinary teams. Hands-on experience developing functional strategies and procedures for large-scale carbon reduction. Deep knowledge of retrofit frameworks, planning permissions, and Building Regulation compliance documentation within the built environment. What we offer: Base salary £32,000 29 days annual leave (includes statutory bank holidays and Christmas/New Year closure). Employer-contributed pension scheme Enhanced Maternity/Paternity leave, Flexible Benefits (Bike to Work, Health Shield care plan), and Employee Assistance Program. Diversity and Inclusion at Sureserve Energy Services UK Sureserve is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process to enable you to perform at your best, please contact SESUKHR @sureserve.co.uk . Application and Next Steps All successful candidates will be subject to our employment eligibility, right to work, and criminal reference checks before starting work with us. TPBN1_UKTJ

The role involves planning and delivering functional skills maths classes and possibly Maths GCSE to adult learners, both online and in-person. This position aims to help adults enhance their maths skills while promoting an inclusive environment for every applicant.

Aspire People is looking for a Functional Skills Tutor based in Hillingdon. You will deliver engaging lessons in functional skills subjects such as English and mathematics, and tailor your teaching to meet students' diverse needs. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum Level 3 Education & Traini

City College Norwich is seeking dedicated Maths Teachers to inspire 16-19-year-olds in GCSE and Functional Skills Maths.

RecruitedUK is looking for Functional Skills Tutors in South East London to support small groups of disengaged learners. You will help develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours while assisting them with their long-term aspirations.

The positions include Functional Skills and GCSE Teachers, with roles available as full-time or part-time.

Aspire People is seeking a Functional Skills Tutor in Hillingdon to deliver engaging lessons in functional skills, including English and mathematics.

Flexzo Teach | Functional Skills Tutor (Maths & English). Tutor in-person, focusing on Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills. Strong Functional Skills delivery experience with relevant Level 3 (or higher) qualifications in Maths and/or English.

Please include your current salary and desired salary as part of your application when prompted as salaries above band may be considered, dependent on prior skills and experience. Based on-site at HMP Feltham, you will deliver Higher-Level English Tutoring, working with small groups of prison-based

Tutor in-person, focusing on Level 1 and Level 2 Functional Skills. Strong Functional Skills delivery experience with relevant Level 3 (or higher) qualifications in Maths and/or English. Deep understanding of Functional Skills reform standards and exam board requirements (e.

The Functional Skills Lead will oversee education programs, ensuring quality teaching, curriculum development, and staff management within a prison setting.

Experienced Functional Skills Tutor needed to deliver and coordinate Functional Skills Maths & English qualifications up to Level 2 in a classroom setting.

Tutor needed to deliver Functional Skills Maths and English in a prison setting.

Tutor needed to deliver interactive lessons in English and mathematics, tailoring teaching to diverse student needs and assessing individual progress.

Tutor will deliver Functional Skills English and/or Maths, adapting lessons for individual needs and providing feedback.

A Functional Skills Tutor is needed to deliver interactive lessons in English and mathematics, adapting teaching for diverse student needs.

Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills. Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding pl

If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. To join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills.

Fixed Term until 11 April 2027.West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services.These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities.Our dedication is demonstrated by the w

Relief Homecare Night Support Worker.Earlston, Lauder & Melrose (Central).SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.You can earn whilst you learn!.PVG Adults – we will do this for you! SSSC registered.A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is essential.We focus on these five princi

Specific skills or experience in one or more CLD areas would be advantageous. Effective planning, organisational, and evaluation skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Due to our continued growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a part-time Cleaner to join our business working in a retail environment in .Experience is preferred but not essential as we will invest in your training and development, while giving access to education opportunities for your fut

Unity is advertising this opportunity on behalf of our client.All applications will be directed to our client.Are you an experienced cleaner looking for flexible work that fits around your life?.Whether you’re looking to fill gaps between other jobs or build a full-time income on your terms, this

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged ba

Assist with the delivery of a clean and safe user environment within various premises across East Ayrshire in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement a

Cleaner x 4, Various Schools, Permanent.Work within the Councils estate of buildings undertaking cleaning duties as directed by line manager in accordance with the practices and procedures of the service.We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.We welcome applic

Waverley Residential Home, Galashiels .SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.You can earn whilst you learn!.PVG Adults – we will do this for you! SSSC registered.We focus on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful and person-centred approa

Fixed Term until 31 December 2026.Work within the Councils estate of buildings undertaking cleaning duties as directed by line manager in accordance with the practices and procedures of the service.We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.We welcome applications

Are you someone who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming spaces for others? Do you want to be part of a supportive, professional team that helps schools thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you.We’re looking for a motivated and reliable Cleaner to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team in one of

You will receive guidance in positive behaviour support strategies and will learn from experienced colleagues and team discussions to develop the skills and confidence needed to respond safely and effectively.

Waverley Residential Home, Galashiels.SVQ2 or equivalent is desirable but not essential.You can earn whilst you learn!.PVG Adults – we will do this for you! SSSC registered.We focus on these five principles to provide excellent care through a well-structured, meaningful and person-centred approach

Whitburn Academy, 35 hours per week, Fixed Term until 15th August 2027, Closing.Interviews will take place on Thursday 18th June 2026.This post has a 10th August 2026 start date (subject to completion of all recruitment checks).Whitburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering our 900 stu

Relief Social Care Assistant, St Brendan’s, Isle of Barra.Distant Islands Allowance per hour).You will work enthusiastically as a member of a team that promotes and supports Adults with Support Needs to actively take part within local resources and facilities, to maximise their inclusion, independ

Fixed Term until 15 August 2027.Shift Pattern Wednesday 8:15am - 6:15pm and Thursday 8:15am - 6:15pm.We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland.We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including peopl

We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.Harmeny on a part-time, ongoing employment basis to provide learning support to pupils aged 5 to 18.Working closely with the Class Teacher and Education Teams, the Education Support Worker