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We are working with a highly innovative and globally recognised advanced technology business that specialises in the design and manufacture of cutting edge imaging and sensing systems. Supplying into defence, security and industrial markets, the organisation is known for delivering high performance solutions in complex and demanding environments. They are now looking to appoint an experienced and commercially focused Head of Production to lead and develop all manufacturing and production operations across the business. The Role - Head of Production - Cambridge This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, high quality and scalable production. You will oversee the full production lifecycle, from planning through to manufacturing, assembly and testing, while driving operational excellence and supporting future growth. You will play a key role in aligning production capability with business strategy, ensuring delivery targets are met while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance. Head of Production - Cambridge Production Leadership • Lead daily production activities to achieve delivery, quality and efficiency targets, • Ensure manufacturing schedules meet customer demand, • Drive performance and accountability across production teams, • Support new product introduction into manufacturing Manufacturing and Operations • Oversee end to end manufacturing operations, • Manage supplier coordination and purchasing activities, • Ensure effective use of ERP and MRP systems, • Monitor KPIs and implement improvements where needed Quality and Compliance • Maintain compliance with quality, regulatory and health and safety standards, • Ensure adherence to ISO and customer requirements, • Support audit readiness and promote a culture of quality Continuous Improvement • Drive lean manufacturing and operational excellence initiatives, • Improve production flow, capacity utilisation and on time delivery, • Lead process improvements and support automation initiatives People Management • Lead, mentor and develop production and operational teams, • Build a high performance and accountable working environment, • Promote strong communication and employee engagement Commercial and Strategic Contribution • Contribute to operational strategy and long term planning, • Support cost control and margin improvement, • Align manufacturing capability with business and customer needs Experience Required - Head of Production - Cambridge • Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, • Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain and operations, • Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives, • Knowledge of quality systems and regulated environments, • Experience using ERP or MRP systems, • Strong leadership, communication and decision making skills, • Engineering or technical qualification

Principal Embedded Software Engineer | £80-100k | Cambridge An exciting medium-sized consultancy is looking for an experienced software engineer to join their driven & motivated team. You’ll report directly to the Head of Engineering and have a significant degree of authority over the architecture of each project. This is a fantastic opportunity for a software engineer with previous consultancy experience who wants to join a team where they can have a real impact every day and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers, without the line management side of things. A lot of their projects tend to be outside of heavy industry regulations and varied, so you have a lot of freedom to be creative & solve a range of problems. Responsibilities: + Lead the software design and development of embedded and connected systems + Take a system-wide view: balancing firmware, hardware, connectivity, and cloud considerations + Work directly with clients, defining not just delivery but also the actual product itself from idea through to production Requirements: + Strong experience developing embedded software using C/C++ for RTOS-based systems (ideally Zephyr) + Experience at a senior level in a consultancy environment + Strong understanding of embedded Linux, but you don’t have to be a Linux guru + Experience with Cloud-based systems (AWS, IoT, embedded security) + Provable experience with wireless technologies (WiFi, Bluetooth, LoRa, M2M cellular etc.) Bonus skills: + FPGA development experience + PhD or MBA qualified + Experience leading own consultancy or Ltd If you love developing exciting products and would like to play a leading role in a consultancy, apply!

Head of Software Location: Cambridge Work Pattern: 3 days onsite per week Must be a UK citizen and be able to obtain UK Eyes Only Security Clearance The Opportunity Are you a seasoned technical leader looking to shape the future of a multidisciplinary software department? We are seeking a high-caliber Head of Software to lead a diverse team of experts working on cutting-edge technologies across defense, healthcare, space, critical infrastructure, communications and sensing. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting to the SVP of Engineering. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions across embedded software, DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML domains. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Growth: Direct line management of senior team members and overall leadership of the software department. You will lead succession planning, hiring, and capacity planning to ensure the team is structured for success. Process Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, maintaining industry best practices while balancing rigor with the agility needed for prototypes and full-scale production. Technical Oversight: Maintain oversight of ongoing projects, conduct quality audits, and identify/mitigate technical risks. Strategic Collaboration: Work with senior management to achieve business growth goals and support technical sales activities, including proposal creation and client relationship management.The Ideal Candidate Technical Breadth: Strong understanding of embedded software, DSP, FPGA firmware, cloud, and AI/ML, with deep expertise in at least one of these areas. Proven Leadership: Extensive experience in line management (including managing other managers) and developing high-performing teams. Industry Experience: A track record of delivering high-quality solutions, preferably within a fee-for-service or consultancy environment. Defense Exposure: Familiarity with the Defense industry is highly desirable. Security Clearance: Candidates must ideally hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK "eyes only" Security Clearance (SC). Why Join? Our client offers a stimulating and versatile work environment that prioritizes your professional development and career progression. You will join a friendly, supportive team that values integrity, honesty, and shared success.

We are seeking an Assistant Director – Digital and Innovation to play a central role in shaping how Villiers Park delivers and develops its programmes at a pivotal point in the implementation of our 2025-30 strategy. This role represents an exciting opportunity to lead on the development of our digital education offer and innovation work, ensuring it enhances both the reach and depth of our programmes for young people across the UK. Villiers Park is a national social mobility charity with a strong track record of delivering impactful programmes that support young people from under-represented backgrounds to fulfil their potential. As we continue to grow, digital provision and innovation are increasingly important in enabling us to reach more students, and to do so in engaging and inclusive ways. Digital learning and programme innovation will be critical to the next phase in our strategy, building on the foundations we have already established, including the development of our learning platform and programme model. Alongside this, Leadership Challenge continues to expand as a key national outreach and social action programme, and this role will be instrumental in ensuring its quality and impact. Our work is possible because of a brilliant team of staff, trustees and volunteers and committed funders and partners who believe in what we do and want to make the greatest possible difference. The Assistant Director – Digital and Innovation will work closely with colleagues across programmes, partnerships, communications and fundraising, as well as external partners, to ensure our digital and programme offer is coherent, forward-thinking and aligned with our mission. This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with practical delivery, helping to translate ambition into impact for the young people we serve. Sarah Chick Head of Programmes Job purpose The Assistant Director - Digital and Innovation leads the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of Villiers Park’s digital education provision. This includes the design and delivery of online learning experiences, the development of digital and physical resources for use across programmes, and ensuring that digital delivery is accessible, safeguarded and aligned with the organisation’s mission. The role also provides strategic and operational leadership for Leadership Challenge, Villiers Park’s national student outreach and social action programme. This includes programme design, partner engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and ensuring the programme is effectively resourced and financially sustainable. Working closely with the Head of Programmes, Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Communications and Fundraising teams, and external partners, the postholder supports the development of digital innovation, programme resourcing and Leadership Challenge activity to enhance reach, impact and quality. Key responsibilities: • Provide strategic leadership for the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Villiers Park’s digital education provision, ensuring alignment with our Theory of Change, priorities and values, • Lead the design and evolution of high-quality digital learning experiences, content and pathways for students, schools, parents/carers and volunteers, • Oversee the adoption and integration of digital platforms and tools, ensuring accessibility, safeguarding, GDPR compliance and scalability, • Drive innovation in digital delivery by monitoring sector trends and embedding relevant approaches to enhance reach and impact, • Ensure digital provision complements and strengthens face-to-face delivery across programmes, working closely with the Head of Programmes and Assistant Directors, • Provide strategic oversight of the use of AI within programmes, ensuring its application enhances learning experiences while maintaining safeguarding and ethical standards, • Provide strategic oversight of the development and ongoing review of physical resources, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment across programmes, • Ensure all resources are inclusive, engaging, curriculum-aligned and reflect organisational standards and brand expectations, • Maintain a coherent approach to resource development, ensuring materials support programme delivery and learning outcomes effectively, • Lead the strategic and operational development of the Leadership Challenge programme, ensuring it is high-quality, sustainable and aligned with organisational priorities, • In collaboration with the Senior Leadership Team, develop and strengthen partnerships with charities, corporates and universities to support programme growth and delivery, • Oversee the development of an appropriate recognition or award framework for participants, • Establish and oversee robust quality assurance and evaluation processes for digital and physical content and delivery, • As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning, budgeting and risk management, and provide quarterly updates to the Board of Trustees., • Work collaboratively with Fundraising and Communications teams to support income generation, bid development and programme promotion This list is not exhaustive, and the post-holder will be required to undertake other tasks relevant to the role and within their capability. Skills and experience: • Significant leadership experience in education, youth or social mobility sectors, • Knowledge of school and college curricula and the needs of learners aged 13–19, • Proven experience in designing and/or delivering digital learning, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, digital accessibility standards and inclusive design, • Experience developing high‑quality educational resources (digital and physical), • Ability to lead programmes, manage projects and deliver to deadlines, • Ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders to further organisational aims and fundraising objectives Personal attributes: • A genuine commitment to and care for social mobility and young people’s futures, • Organised and proactive, effectively, prioritising workload and delivering outcomes independently, • Strategic and forward-thinking, with an ability to see the bigger picture, • Collaborative and able to work effectively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders across different functions, • Willingness to learn and develop your own practice and experience Additional Information: • The postholder will be required to travel regularly to schools, events and partner organisations, • An enhanced DBS check will be required, • The postholder will hold responsibility to be one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads, • The postholder will require a full UK driving licence, • Evening work and overnight stays may be required, • Hybrid – location local to our Cambridge office or near to one of our Regional Hubs Employee Benefits • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rated) and additional leave over Christmas., • A dedicated wellbeing day for you to take at any time and three days (pro-rated) paid leave for volunteering or study each year., • Training and professional development, including termly staff development days., • Support from our wellbeing working group and access to an employee assistance programme., • Opportunity to join working groups with other colleagues from across the organisation as well as wider networks such as the Fair Education Alliance., • Flexibility in working hours., • Additional sick pay and compassionate leave policies. Safeguarding Villiers Park Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and to providing a safe and supportive environment, which secures the well-being and best outcomes for the young people with whom we work. Safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of Villiers Park's work and integral to the commitment we make to our schools, partners and the young people and communities we serve and work with. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment by adhering to our organisational safeguarding procedures, attending regular in-house training and keeping up to date with developments in policies and legislation. All employees and volunteers will also agree to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and successfully complete our mandatory online training courses including NSPCC Safeguarding in Schools and PREVENT training.

Programme Manager required to lead and co-ordinate multiple interlinked R&D projects. The scope of these activities covers the entire lifecycle from supporting sales in finding and tendering for new opportunities, co-ordinating design activity, manufacturing oversight, through installation with logistical challenges and into service management and end of life. An important aspect of the Programme Manager role is in building effective teams across the entire organisation and motivating them to use the appropriate project management tools to deliver projects to agreed targets, budgets and timescales. You will lead the NPI development and help develop a project based culture.Programme Manager - Role and Responsibilities - Project Manager Manage a complex programme or a portfolio of projects as agreed with the Head of Programme Management Responsible for cost, quality and delivery Develop and Integrate the NPI system Create and manage cross functional teams to deliver new OEM projects. Manage the OE project management resources in a manner that makes best use of skills, expertise and experience Manage the teams and project activities to ensure we comply with our quality system and standards. Ensure that the NPI processes are followed, keeping deliverables on track and stakeholders updated. Ensure that appropriate project management tools are adopted and are used to communicate project plans and progress effectively across the whole organisation and to thecustomerProgramme Manager - Person Specification - Project Manager Degree level, preferably in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) discipline or a business management subject Sound knowledge and understanding of project management techniques Experience of successfully managing cross functional projects within a manufacturing environment Ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve results Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates the ability to summarise complex issues effectively to people at all levels in the organisation* Determination to hit deadlines and overcome barriers. Able to work under pressure and adapt to and organise changing prioritiesProgramme Manager / Project Manager / NPI / Engineering / ManufacturingIf this role appeals to you, please do apply now!

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: Competitive Job Reference: 36171 We are seeking an experienced Operations / Manufacturing Manager to lead production, supply chain, quality and continuous improvement activities within a regulated high-technology manufacturing environment. The role of Head of Production will oversee daily manufacturing operations, production planning, supplier coordination and operational performance to ensure delivery, quality and efficiency targets are achieved. The role will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, operational efficiency and support long-term business growth. Key Responsibilities: -Lead daily manufacturing and production operations -Manage production planning, purchasing and supply chain coordination -Ensure delivery, quality and operational KPI targets are achieved -Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives -Support new product introduction and operational scalability -Maintain compliance with quality, ISO and health & safety standards -Lead, mentor and develop operational teams -Contribute to strategic operational and business planning Requirements: -Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment -Strong understanding of production planning, supply chain and purchasing operations -Experience managing operational performance and continuous improvement activities -Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing KPIs -Experience working within ISO-regulated or quality-driven environments -Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills -Ability to manage cross-functional teams and operational priorities -Engineering or technical qualification preferred Desirable: -Experience within aerospace, defence, electronics or high-technology manufacturing -Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies -Experience within low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments -Exposure to ERP/MRP implementation or system improvement projects -Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Position: Data Protection Manager Location: Cambridge (hybrid – minimum two days a week office based) Role Type: Permanent | Full-Time Salary guide: £50,000 - £62,000 per annum We are working with a highly regarded organisation seeking a new hire for a Data Protection Manager. This is a key operational and advisory role supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of a complex privacy, information governance and AI compliance framework across a large, multi-stakeholder organisation. The Role Reporting into the Head of Data Protection, you will play a central role in the day-to-day running of the organisation’s data protection, privacy, AI governance and information governance activities. This is a hands-on role with real operational ownership, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing advisory work with execution and case management. You will act as a trusted point of contact for privacy matters, ensuring risks are identified, managed and escalated appropriately, while supporting the embedding of privacy by design across business operations. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day privacy, data protection, AI governance and information governance operations, • Own and coordinate DSARs (access, erasure, rectification, objection requests) end-to-end, • Lead on data breaches and incident management, including logging, investigation support and regulatory input where required, • Support and advise on DPIAs and privacy risk assessments, embedding privacy-by-design across projects and systems, • Maintain and enhance core compliance records including ROPA, privacy risk registers, incident logs and policy documentation, • Act as first-line contact for privacy queries, triaging and escalating complex matters, • Support and review AI-related risk assessments and governance processes, including high-risk sign-off workflows, • Deliver clear reporting, metrics and insights for governance forums and senior stakeholders, • Contribute to training, awareness and privacy culture initiatives across the organisation, • Deputise for the Head of Data Protection when required, • Support wider information governance requirements, including Freedom of Information handling and records management, • Engage with stakeholders across legal, compliance, HR, technology and business teams in a matrix environment About You We are looking for a confident, hands-on privacy professional with strong operational experience and the ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment. Essential experience and skills: • Proven, full-spectrum experience in data protection / privacy / information governance roles, • Experience working in a corporate, multi-layered organisation (large-scale or matrix environments preferred), • Strong practical knowledge of GDPR and wider data protection frameworks, • Hands-on experience managing DSARs, DPIAs, breaches and privacy risk processes, • Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across all levels, • Comfortable working autonomously while knowing when to escalate appropriately, • Analytical mindset with experience producing reporting and risk insights Desirable (not essential): • Exposure to or genuine interest in AI governance / responsible AI frameworks, • Experience working across international jurisdictions or global teams, • Familiarity with information governance frameworks beyond core privacy compliance, • Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members The Ideal Profile This role would suit someone who enjoys being close to the operational detail of privacy compliance, while also contributing to strategic improvements. You will be comfortable managing competing priorities, working across multiple stakeholders, and ensuring compliance standards are consistently met. A strong interest in emerging technologies, including AI, and how they intersect with data protection is highly valued. Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where privacy, governance and responsible innovation are key priorities. You will play a pivotal role in shaping how data protection is delivered day-to-day while contributing to broader organisational maturity in privacy and AI governance. Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Chris Ewles – 07902701818 | chris.ewles@LHH.com LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. We are committed to inclusive recruitment processes and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and abilities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

About the job Head of HR Policy Permanent Hybrid Salary: £63,606 - £67,468 per annum Organisation: University of Cambridge An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior HR professional to join the Human Resources Division as Head of HR Policy at the University of Cambridge. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for shaping and delivering best-practice HR policy across a complex and highly collaborative organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving organisational change, leading policy development initiatives, and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and recognised trade unions. The Role As Head of HR Policy, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and frameworks that support organisational objectives and promote best practice. Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on employment legislation, employee relations, governance, and strategic people initiatives. You will also lead and develop a professional HR team, ensuring high standards of service delivery and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Lead the strategic development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and frameworks, • Provide expert advice on employment law, HR governance, and complex people matters, • Drive organisational and cultural change initiatives across the institution, • Build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders, trade unions, and key stakeholders, • Lead consultation and negotiation activity relating to policy and organisational change, • Manage and develop a high-performing HR team, • Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to support evidence-based decision making, • Produce high-quality reports, recommendations, and presentations for senior stakeholders About You • Extensive senior HR experience in complex, unionised organisations, • Proven success delivering strategic HR policies, projects, and organisational change, • Strong leadership experience managing and developing professional teams, • In-depth knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and union negotiations, • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, influencing, and problem-solving skills, • Confident engaging with senior leaders and providing constructive challenge Desirable • Knowledge and understanding of the higher education sector, including its regulatory, employment, and cultural environment, • This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic HR leader to make a significant impact within a complex and evolving organisation. Benefits • 41 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays, • Excellent Pension - You will automatically be enrolled to become a member of USS (Universities Superannuation Scheme) – a hybrid pension scheme., • The University salary structure includes automatic service-related pay progression in many of its grades and an annual cost of living increase, • Financial, health and wellbeing and travel benefits, • Development and learning opportunities, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Flexible working opportunities and commitment to work/life balance How to Apply Please apply online or contact Jack Sharpe or Abbie Carr at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion. 📧 cambridge@spirehouse.co.uk Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and promotes a diverse and inclusive recruitment process.

A Head of Marketing with extensive experience in Defence Technology will lead a small team within a thriving Technical Consultancy. You’ll focus on market-qualified lead generation within the Defence and Security markets; promoting the Engineering services as well as accelerating growth into product delivery. Key Requirements include: • 5+ years’ experience within the Defence market., • A Marketing qualification and ideally a Technical Degree., • Experience leading a marketing function within a Defence technology company., • Excellent customer facing skills. The Head of Marketing will generate and lead Defence marketing campaigns; identifying target prospect companies, increasing brand awareness across relevant platforms, managing all PR activities as well as identifying market trends to inform IP and technology roadmaps. A competitive salary will be offered with a generous benefits package to include a Company Bonus Scheme, 10% Company Pension Contribution, Private Medical cover, Life Assurance, Car Lease Scheme, Long Service awards, 25 days holiday + option to purchase more. You must be a British Passport holder and eligible for baseline SC.

HEAD OF SOFTWARE | Must be eligible for security clearance! Location: Cambridgeshire Working Environment: Hybrid We’re partnering with a local tech consultancy who are at a pivotal stage in their journey, with growth driven by the delivery of cutting-edge, high-quality products across multiple sectors, and looking for a Head of Software to step into a strategic leadership role where your impact will directly shape the company’s growth trajectory. Reporting to the SVP of Engineering, you’ll lead and scale a multidisciplinary software function of circa 25 engineers (and growing), including managers and individual contributors. This role blends technical leadership, people management, customer engagement, and operational excellence. Key Reposonsibilities: • Lead & grow a high-performing team across software, firmware, DSP, FPGA, AI/ML, • Develop and mentor leaders, managing managers and driving capability across the function, • Drive process excellence, implementing robust, scalable software engineering practices, • Ensure delivery quality, maintaining high standards across varied project types (from prototypes to production systems), • Partner with customers, supporting technical sales, bids, and ongoing relationships, • Oversee project planning & resourcing, ensuring the right skills are aligned to delivery needs, • Contribute to strategic growth, aligning engineering output with business goals Key Requirements: • Proven experience leading software teams in a consultancy or fee-for-service environment, • A track record of scaling teams and implementing rigorous, effective engineering processes, • Strong line management experience, including managing managers., • Succesful background in developing software products with a broad technical understanding across:, • Firmware, • Cloud & applications, • Testing & quality, • AI/ML (desirable), • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • The ability to obtain security clearance.

Assistant Head of Department – Construction (Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades) £46,407 per annum Location: Cambridge Sector: Further Education (FE) Full time - Permanent About the Role A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated FE professional to step into a key leadership position as Assistant Head of Department within a Construction and Building Services curriculum area. This role will support the Head of Department in leading a dynamic provision across Multi-Skills, Property Maintenance Operations, and Bricklaying, delivered across two campuses. You’ll play a central role in shaping curriculum delivery, enhancing teaching quality, and driving positive learner outcomes. This is a varied, hands-on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced educational environment and is passionate about staff development and student success. Key Responsibilities Support the Head of Department in the leadership and development of curriculum, staff, and resources Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across the provision Monitor and track performance data to ensure strong learner outcomes Inspire and support staff development, performance, and engagement Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and quality enhancement Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety standards Help create an inclusive, high-performing learning environment across bot...

Engineering Operations Manager £62,000 + Callout allowance Cambridgeshire Days Only (Mon-Fri) plus call-out 1 week in 6. gap technical are proud to be representing a leading UK research and innovation campus in seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to take a key leadership role within its campus engineering team. This is a senior, hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and development of campus infrastructure and engineering services. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage minor works projects, and coordinate both in-house engineering teams and specialist contractors. Supporting the Head of Engineering, you will also help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning and budgeting, and step in to lead the department when required. Performance Objectives Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance programmes Managing building and civil engineering maintenance, including roads, drainage and campus infrastructure Overseeing an engineering helpdesk and asset management system Managing contractors, suppliers and in-house technical teams Supporting capital planning, procurement and project delivery Deputising for the Head of Engineering and supporting business continuity and H&S response when requiredPerson Specification Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management or similar (HNC or above) Experience m...

Head of Service Delivery As customer demands and challenges advance, businesses must evolve; new teams, new processes and new ways of thinking are required. As a business immersed in 'end-of-life technology', working with major clients in Banking/Government and Industry, we play a critical role in customer supply chain. Whilst being hands on, helping to serve customers directly, you'll create, manage and grow a team that owns the end to end customer journey - from scheduling to certification, conflict resolution to reporting. BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual and circa 5%) Full travel expenses 4% Pension 23.5 Holidays + Birthday Healthcare inc family LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Cambridge, Newmarket, Thetford, Ipswich, Norwich, Why read on? A mission that feels meaningful (sustainability/recycling) The chance to build a function your way, with support when you need it JOB DESCRIPTION : Head of Service Delivery, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Recycling This is a brand-new department which you're building from the ground up, being principally involved in the evolution and execution of tasks whilst you grow the team and department. You must be prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved with the day to day operation, ensuring we can deliver for our ever growing customer portfolio. <...

Head of Service Delivery As customer demands and challenges advance, businesses must evolve; new teams, new processes and new ways of thinking are required. As a business immersed in 'end-of-life technology', working with major clients in Banking/Government and Industry, we play a critical role in customer supply chain. Whilst being hands on, helping to serve customers directly, you'll create, manage and grow a team that owns the end to end customer journey - from scheduling to certification, conflict resolution to reporting. BASIC SALARY: £50,000 - £60,000 BENEFITS: Discretionary bonus (annual and circa 5%) Full travel expenses 4% Pension 23.5 Holidays + Birthday Healthcare inc family LOCATION: Bury St Edmunds COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Cambridge, Newmarket, Thetford, Ipswich, Norwich, Why read on? A mission that feels meaningful (sustainability/recycling) The chance to build a function your way, with support when you need it JOB DESCRIPTION : Head of Service Delivery, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Recycling This is a brand-new department which you're building from the ground up, being principally involved in the evolution and execution of tasks whilst you grow the team and department. You must be prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved with the day to day operation, ensuring we can deliver for ou...

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified HR professional to join one of Cambridges most prestigious and historic institutions as Interim Head of HR. Initially offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become a permanent appointment subject to mutual fit and organisational approval. Working closely with the Senior Bursar and senior stakeholders across the College, this role offers the chance to shape people strategy, influence organisational culture and lead a modern, high-quality HR function within a complex and intellectually stimulating environment. Leading a small HR team, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle, supporting approximately 300 staff and Academic Fellows. This role would suit a credible and collaborative HR leader who enjoys balancing hands-on delivery with longer-term organisational development initiatives. Whats on offer: Generous pension scheme Enhanced annual leave entitlement Healthcare cash plan Part time (4 days a week) considered or compressed hours Fr...

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced and qualified HR professional to join one of Cambridge’s most prestigious and historic institutions as Interim Head of HR. Initially offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential to become a permanent appointment subject to mutual fit and organisational approval. Working closely with the Senior Bursar and senior stakeholders across the College, this role offers the chance to shape people strategy, influence organisational culture and lead a modern, high-quality HR function within a complex and intellectually stimulating environment. Leading a small HR team, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership across the full employee lifecycle, supporting approximately 300 staff and Academic Fellows. This role would suit a credible and collaborative HR leader who enjoys balancing hands-on delivery with longer-term organisational development initiatives. What’s on offer: • Generous pension scheme, • Enhanced annual leave entitlement, • Healthcare cash plan, • Part time (4 days a week) considered or compressed hours, • Free meals whilst on site, • Free car parking available (10 minute walk), • Access to on-site fitness facilities, • Cycle-to-work, • Nursery salary sacrifice schemes About the role: • Working in partnership with the Senior Bursar ...

Head of Software Location: Cambridge Salary: £95,000 - £110,000+ (Negotiable based on experience) Work Pattern: 3 days onsite per week The Opportunity Are you a seasoned technical leader looking to shape the future of a multidisciplinary software department? We are seeking a high-caliber Head of Software to lead a diverse team of experts working on cutting-edge technologies across defense, healthcare, space, critical infrastructure, communications and sensing. This is a pivotal leadership role reporting to the SVP of Engineering. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions across embedded software, DSP, FPGA, and AI/ML domains. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Growth: Direct line management of senior team members and overall leadership of the software department. You will lead succession planning, hiring, and capacity planning to ensure the team is structured for success. Process Excellence: Drive continuous improvement in software development processes, maintaining industry best practices while balancing rigor with the agility needed for prototypes and full-scale production. Technical Oversight: Maintain oversight of ongoing projects, conduct quality audits, and identify/mitigate technical risks. Strategic Collaboration: Work with senior management to achieve business growth goals and support technical s...

We are looking for an inspiring and forward-thinkingAssistant Head of Departmentto help lead our Multi-Skills & Trowel Trades provision across both our Cambridge and Huntingdon sites. If youre passionate about high-quality teaching, developing staff, and driving student success, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your leadership career. Why This Role Matters Our Construction & Building Services department plays a vital role in preparing the next generation of skilled tradespeople. As Assistant Head of Department, youll work closely with the Head of Department to shape the curriculum, support staff, and ensure every learner receives an outstanding experience. Youll help lead and develop the following curriculum areas: Construction Multi-Skills Property Maintenance Operations Bricklaying With delivery across both sites, youll enjoy a varied, hands-on leadership role with the flexibility to work across two thriving learning environments. What Youll Be Doing In this influential role, you will: Support the Head of Department in managing and developing the curriculum, staff and resources Drive high standards of teaching, learning and assessment Track and monitor performance to ensure excellent outcomes for students Ins...

About the job Head of HR Policy Permanent Hybrid Salary: £63,606 - £67,468 per annum Organisation: University of Cambridge An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced senior HR professional to join the Human Resources Division as Head of HR Policy at the University of Cambridge. This strategic leadership role will be responsible for shaping and delivering best-practice HR policy across a complex and highly collaborative organisation. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving organisational change, leading policy development initiatives, and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and recognised trade unions. The Role As Head of HR Policy, you will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR policies, procedures, and frameworks that support organisational objectives and promote best practice. Working closely with senior leaders and key stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on employment legislation, employee relations, governance, and strategic people initiatives. You will also lead and develop a professional HR team, ensuring high standards of service delivery and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Responsible for circa 4 Policy Consultants ...

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Quantity Surveying Director - Office Lead Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1388 Location: CB24, Northern outskirts of the City (Modern office with parking; flexible/hybrid working supported) Salary: c£100k - £120k+ basic (Negotiable based on experience) plus benefits package. Company & Role Apple Technical Recruitment is proud to partner with an established Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy to appoint a strategic Quantity Surveying Director to head their Cambridgeshire operations. Following a period of sustained profitability and a robust project pipeline for 2026/27, the business is seeking a talented professional to lead their Cambridge office. The successful professional will inherit a high-performing team of 3-4 Quantity Surveyors (predominantly MRICS qualified) and a prestigious portfolio of repeat-business clients across the Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial sectors. As the Office Lead, you will act as the face of the firm in the region, bridging the gap between high-level strategic growth and technical excellence. Duties & Responsibilities The successful Director will be responsible for the leadership of the Cambridgeshire office: Strategic Leadership: Oversee teams executing the delivery of flagship projects ranging from £20m to £50m, ensuring excellence from initial feasibility through to final handover. Team Management: Act as a mentor and leader to a dedic...

JobTitle: Junior Electronic Design EngineerLocation: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week)Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future.Role Overview:Zenovo are looking for an Junior Electronic Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer electronics.An ideal candidate will have at least 1-Year of Experience outside of University however we are happy to consider candidates who have done a Sandwich Degree and completed a year in Industry during their studies.Job Responsibilities: • Work on electronics hardware development projects, with hands-on involvement in specification, design, implementation, and testing., • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal hardware development processes in collaboration with the Head of Software and Electronics., • Support EMC design, testing, and compliance efforts., • Perform product testing, including functionality, reliability, and safety assessments., • Undertake PCB rework and support prototyping activities., • Take ownership of assigned work packages, providing regular progress updates and ensuring delivery to agreed ...

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Engineering Operations Manager £62,000 + Callout allowance Cambridgeshire Days Only (Mon-Fri) plus call-out 1 week in 6. gap technical are proud to be representing a leading UK research and innovation campus in seeking an experienced Engineering Operations Manager to take a key leadership role within its campus engineering team. This is a senior, hands-on management role responsible for ensuring the smooth operation, maintenance and development of campus infrastructure and engineering services. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage minor works projects, and coordinate both in-house engineering teams and specialist contractors. Supporting the Head of Engineering, you will also help drive operational improvements, support strategic planning and budgeting, and step in to lead the department when required. Performance Objectives • Leading the delivery of planned preventative maintenance programmes, • Managing building and civil engineering maintenance, including roads, drainage and campus infrastructure, • Overseeing an engineering helpdesk and asset management system, • Managing contractors, suppliers and in-house technical teams, • Supporting capital planning, procurement and project delivery, • Deputising for the Head of Engineering and supporting business continuity and ...

Delivering a quality mixed-tenure product across Cambridgeshire and Anglia, our client combines traditional build with modern methods of construction to create thriving communities. Working directly with the Managing Director, we are seeking a Head of Commercial to lead, mentor and drive the regional commercial team on a daily basis. This is a strategic appointment open to established Heads of Commercial, as well as ambitious Commercial Managers, Chief Surveyors and Managing Quantity Surveyors looking for their next progressive step. To succeed, you must bring a proven track record within volume residential development alongside strong leadership capabilities. The ability to collaborate, integrate and communicate effectively with cross-functional disciplines across land, technical and construction is essential to ensure seamless regional delivery.

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Job Description Shape Britains Energy Future with Sizewell C Location: Leiston, Suffolk Contract: Permanent, full-time. Closing Date: 24th February 2026 Why Join Us? Werebuilding thefuture. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britains energy security and net-zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years. Whatsin It for You • Salary: 105,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Car Allowance: 6,900 per annum, • Bonus: 10% annual incentive, • Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution, • Leave: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays Your Impact Lead the end-to-end delivery of the Conventional Island (CI) scope for SZC Units 1 & 2 within the Main Civil Works (MCW), acting as the Owner Participant in the Civil Works Alliance. Accountable for enabling safe, quality, on-time, on-cost delivery across Engineering Interfaces, Procurement, Construction, and Handover. Operates in a peer relationship with the CWA CI Platform Delivery Lead and provides line leadership to SZC project managers and functional support. Key Responsibilities • Delivery Leadership: Own delivery outcomes (SQEP: Safety, Quality, Environment, Performance) for the CI scope across Units 1 & 2; proactively unblock issues, optimise phasing, and drive schedule adherence., • Alliance Partnering: Operate as Owner Participant within CWA; collaborate as a peer with the CWA CI Platform Delivery Lead to drive integrated planning and decision-making., • Scope Integration: Manage interfaces with Responsible Designer (RD), CI Programme, PMO, Commercial, Quality, and Supply Chain to assure design maturity, constructability, and progressive assurance., • Risk & Change: Own risk register and change control for CI scope; ensure transparent escalation and evidence-based decision-making., • People Leadership: Lead a team of SZC Senior PMs/PMs and matrix functional support; set performance expectations and build delivery capability., • Commercial & Contracts: Support procurement strategies, alliance commercial mechanisms, claims/compensation events within the alliancing framework., • Stakeholder Management: Engage with CWP leadership and wider SZC stakeholders; prepare and present clear delivery reporting and readiness reviews., • Handover & Readiness: Ensure progressive assurance, completions, and documentary readiness to handover CI structures and components. Contextual Information The Sizewell C (SZC) construction programme is built around a technical and commercial business case that relies on intelligent replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC). This approach leverages mature design data, established engineering solutions, supply chain capability, and lessons learned from HPC to reduce FOAK complexity, accelerate delivery, and improve productivity. EDFs established UK nuclear capability is a critical contributor to this strategy, providing design, engineering, assurance, and construction expertise that underpins SZCs ability to replicate, adapt and execute safely. The SZC Civil Works Programme (CWP) comprises three major subprogrammes delivered over a 10year period: • Early Works & Enabling, • Main Civil & Ancillary Works, • Marine & Tunnelling The Main Civil Works (MCW) includes the Conventional Island (CI), Nuclear Island and Heat Sink Island scopes, with each scope delivered through integrated alliance teams combining SZC (Owner Participants) and Alliance Partners. Key Stakeholders The CI HoD must operate confidently and credibly in a complex, regulated stakeholder environment. Principal stakeholders include: • UK Government, including HM Treasury, DESNZ/BEIS, IPA, • EDF (UK & France organisations) engineering, assurance & delivery, • Financial investors and institutions, • UK Regulators (ONR, Environment Agency, local planning authorities), • Alliance partners within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), • Local communities, authorities and representative groups, • Responsible Designer (RD) and replicated HPC design teams, • MEH and other programme leads (NI, CI, Heat Sink, Enabling, Marine & Tunnelling K nowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience • Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment., • Demonstrate success in managing / developing:, • Engineering design and field execution strategies for project delivery,, • Procurement and management of complex commercial arrangements,, • Multi-discipline EPCM projects,, • Experience of managing / influencing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects., • Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient., • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders., • Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools., • Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment., • Experience of working within Alliances and Joint Ventures, • Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks., • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Degree and/or chartered status in an engineering, construction, project management or other related field., • Good knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations., • Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2., • Can demonstrate experience of managing project through the project lifecycle from concept to handover, • Understanding the needs of nuclear quality and how nuclear quality is assured and controlled. Behavioural Competences Humility • Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences., • Open to others points of view and ideas, willing to debate and to compromise. Positivity • Positively challenges poor quality and performance., • Identifies solutions at the lowest possible level., • Encourages tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward. Respect • Values the rules and environment in which we operate., • Gives and receives feedback with respect., • Embraces and engages with new people and ideas. Solidarity • Operates as One team, working closely together and helping each other., • Empowers team empowered teams always looking forward., • Shares responsibility for delivering the project outcomes. Clarity • Communicates clearly and consistently., • Promotes collaboration and team alignment., • Clear and fast decision making., • Drives simplification at all levels. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. Please note that export control compliance requirements apply to this role. Additional Information Join the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UKs climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UKs current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell Cs employee and EDF's employee . Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

Job Description Shape Britains Energy Future with Sizewell C Location: Leiston, Suffolk Contract: Permanent, full-time. Closing Date: 24TH February 2026 Why Join Us? Werebuilding thefuture. Sizewell C is a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project that will power Britains energy security and net-zero ambitions for decades to come. Following our recent Final Investment Decision, construction is fully greenlit. This is your chance to be part of the largest investment in homegrown clean energy in decades, delivering low-carbon electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years. Whatsin It for You • Salary: 105,000 per annum, depending on experience, • Car Allowance: 6,900 per annum, • Bonus: 10% annual incentive, • Pension: Up to 7.5% employee / 15% employer contribution, • Leave: 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Hybrid Working:Typically,3 days in the office per week, with flexibility based on business needs Your Impact Sizewell C is seeking a Head of Delivery (HoD) Transverse & Balance of Plant (BoP) to take a leading role within the Main Civil Works (MCW) team, operating as an Owner Participant (OP) within the Civil Works Alliance. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role that works daytoday with Alliance partners to ensure the safe, high-quality and timely delivery of all Transverse & BoP civil works. You will lead the full lifecycle of your scope Engineering Interface, Procurement, Construction and Handover ensuring delivery is safe, compliant, on time and on cost, and aligned with Sizewell Cs strategy of intelligent replication of Hinkley Point C (HPC). You will be accountable for delivering the Main Civil Works elements associated with: • Backfill, • Technical Galleries, • Steel Cylinder Concrete Pipes (SCCP), • Cooling System Pipes (CRF) These are critical transverse structures that connect multiple programmes across the site. You will also lead crossMCW responsibilities linked to key delivery assumptions and productivity enablers derived from HPC learning. What You Will Do • Lead endtoend delivery of all Transverse & BoP works within the Civil Works Alliance., • Work in partnership with CWA BoP Platform Delivery Leads to coordinate daily execution., • Drive safe, highquality, efficient construction aligned to SZC standards and HPC replication., • Manage engineering interfaces to convert design intent into timely, executable work packs., • Maintain an integrated delivery plan, including schedule, cost, risk, and readiness., • Resolve delivery issues within agreed parameters and escalate risks appropriately., • Ensure readiness for work: people, SQEP, materials, logistics, temporary works and QA., • Lead SZC Project Managers and influence a multidisciplinary matrix team across SZC and CWA., • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including Engineering, Supply Chain, RD, Quality, PMO and wider programme teams., • Uphold nuclear safety responsibilities as an Intelligent Customer and Nuclear Practitioner. What You Bring • Significant experience delivering large, complex civil engineering works., • Background in major infrastructure, EPC, alliance or JV delivery environments., • Strong capability in planning, sequencing, engineering interface management and issue resolution., • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex stakeholder environment., • Commitment to safety, quality and disciplined execution., • Nuclear or highly regulated project experience is beneficial but not essential Key Stakeholders The Head of Delivery MCW Transverse & Balance of Plant, must operate confidently and credibly in a complex, regulated stakeholder environment. Principal stakeholders include: • UK Government, including HM Treasury, DESNZ/BEIS, IPA, • EDF (UK & France organisations) engineering, assurance & delivery, • Financial investors and institutions, • UK Regulators (ONR, Environment Agency, local planning authorities), • Alliance partners within the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), • Local communities, authorities and representative groups, • Responsible Designer (RD) and replicated HPC design teams, • MEH and other programme leads (NI, CI, Heat Sink, Enabling, Marine & Tunnelling). Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience • Track record of delivering projects within a technically complex and dynamic environment whilst ensuring high levels of safety, security, and environmental responsibility, ideally within the Nuclear Energy sector or similar regulated environment., • Demonstrate success in managing / developing:, • Engineering design and field execution strategies for project delivery,, • Procurement and management of complex commercial arrangements,, • Multi-discipline EPCM projects,, • Experience of managing / influencing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects., • Control of costs; risk; schedule and change and proficient., • Experience of successfully engaging groups of stakeholders., • Able to demonstrate strong management skills including project management, financial management, change management and facilitation. Proficient in the use of estimating scheduling, programming and risk tools., • Experience of managing contractors, consultants and other advisors throughout large and complex construction projects, in a regulated environment., • Experience of working within Alliances and Joint Ventures, • Good presentation, influencing and facilitation skills. Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to develop relationships and maintain effective networks., • Strong numerical and analytical skills., • Degree and/or chartered status in an engineering, construction, project management or other related field., • Good knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations., • Knowledge and / or practitioner of Project Management with experience of applying either; APM body of knowledge and OGC's Prince 2., • Can demonstrate experience of managing project through the project lifecycle from concept to handover, • Understanding the needs of nuclear quality and how nuclear quality is assured and controlled. Behavioural Competences Humility • Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences., • Open to others points of view and ideas, willing to debate and to compromise. Positivity • Positively challenges poor quality and performance., • Identifies solutions at the lowest possible level., • Encourages tier 1s and others to bring new ideas forward. Respect • Values the rules and environment in which we operate., • Gives and receives feedback with respect., • Embraces and engages with new people and ideas. Solidarity • Operates as One team, working closely together and helping each other., • Empowers team empowered teams always looking forward., • Shares responsibility for delivering the project outcomes. Clarity • Communicates clearly and consistently., • Promotes collaboration and team alignment., • Clear and fast decision making., • Drives simplification at all levels. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. Please note that export control compliance requirements apply to this role. Additional Information Join the team at Sizewell C. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UKs climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast in the East of England replicating, wherever possible, the design used for Hinkley Point C, another nuclear power station being built in Somerset. When built, Sizewell C will be one of the largest power stations to operate in the UK. The power station will generate low carbon electricity for at least 60 years, supplying over 6 million homes and supporting around 7% of the UKs current electricity needs. Our vision is to Lead The Way On Nuclear . We want Sizewell C to define what good leadership for the nuclear industry and British infrastructure looks like and deliver on it. We understand the feats of organisation, logistics, collaboration and imagination that building nuclear requires. We are building for the next generation for their home-grown energy, energy price stability and ultra-low carbon power in abundance. We also want to set the benchmark for maximising long-lasting social value as we build and demonstrate how smart collaboration can work for the benefit of communities locally, regionally and nationally. We are the first nuclear power station in the UK to be funded under the Regulated Asset Base funding model (RAB). Our largest shareholder is the UK Government, alongside equity partners La Caisse, Centrica, EDF and Amber Infrastructure. Sizewell C operates within a complex and fast-moving stakeholder environment, engaging with a wide range of partners including government bodies, regulators, local communities, supply chain partners, and international collaborators. This makes Sizewell C a uniquely stimulating place to work where navigating evolving priorities, balancing interests, and building trusted relationships is just as critical as technical excellence. For those who thrive in dynamic, multi-dimensional settings, it offers unmatched professional challenge and growth. When joining Sizewell C, you may wonder why you are contacted by colleagues with an EDF email or see the EDF logo on portals that you access and/or documentation you receive; this is because we have partnered with EDF for the provision of a number of support services whilst we complete a successful transition out of the EDF group. At Sizewell C we encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility that we can explore, we are fully committed to local recruitment where possible, and those already holding the right to work in the UK. To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. By submitting an application to this role, you acknowledge that you have read and understood Sizewell Cs employee and EDF's employee . Just to let you know, EDF will be processing and sharing information about your application on behalf of Sizewell C.

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ROLE – Mechanical Design Engineer SALARY - £35,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience TYPE - Permanent LOCATION – Cambridge My client specialises in Robotics and Automation in the Manufacturing sector. They are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in the Buckinghamshire area on a permanent basis. The Mechanical Design Engineer will ideally have the following attributes: HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified or similar in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Design or similar At least 2 years’ experience working as a Mechanical Design Engineer in a manufacturing environment Proficient with using 3D CAD – SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor or similar Able to manage projects and work to deadlines and budgets Experienced working to customer specifications and altering designs based on requirements Able to maintain technical documentation and BOM entry Knowledge of different materials such as sheet metal fabrication Innovative, accurate and passionate about design Be technically minded with a head for problem solving Excellent leadership and organisational skills Able to work well individually as well as part of a team The Mechanical Design Engineer role will involve: Being responsible for the Design and Development of various automation solutions Using 3D CAD software for design on a day-to-day basis Developing ideas from concept to production Liaising with clients and developing solutions for design specifications Collaborating with different departments to ensure the smooth delivery of projects Maintaining technical drawings and documentation Providing technical guidance and support Supporting product Testing, Verification & Validation If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role: A Purchasing & Supply Chain team member who is part of a cross functional project team, alongside other project roles accountable for managing and reporting all supplier and subcontractor delivery performance (cost, quality and delivery). A key aspect of this position will be to ensure that material cost is managed to the budget baseline and supplier/subcontractor compliance is managed to ensure delivery of contractual deliverables and identifying and mitigating all risks that may affect this. Job Description Manage the relationship with all key suppliers across the project Ensure clear alignment between Marshall and all Suppliers on all key contractual deliverables and documentation as Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work and Schedule of requirements. Facilitate regular project reviews with all appropriate suppliers invited all necessary functional leaders as required Manage any non-compliances of suppliers to the contract seeking specialist support from the Bid Procurement Team or Category Team as required Tracking and regularly review supply and supplier risks against the programme Provide monthly subcontractor performance status reports to Head of Subcontract management project managers Ensuring all suppliers execute their responsibilities under the contract Validate and approve supplier payments in accordance with the contractTasks: Develop and sustain strong relationships with all key project, business and functional stakeholders Provide weekly 4-Box reports detailing Successes Opportunities Failures and Threats (SOFT) to project managers and Head of Subcontract ManagementApply if you have most of the following: Strong Communication Skills Awareness of Project Management Strong Negotiator Strong Commercial acumen Ability to multi-task At least 5 years of experience in project and/or subcontractor management Awareness of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software ideally IFS Successful track record of managing a variety of suppliers / contracts Cross functional working International supplier management APM certified - an advantage CIPS - not essentialThe benefits we will offer you include: 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell). Pension contributions up to 9%. Private medical insurance. Extensive flexible benefit program including Cycle to Work. Life assurance at 4x basic salary. Enhanced parental leave and pay. Paid volunteering leave. Access to industry leading wellbeing resources and tools. Introduction to Marshall Land Systems Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. #LI-Onsite #LI-DW1 #IND-AEO

Job Title: Production Planner Location: Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire CB21 5ET Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Mon-Friday 8am - 4.30pm About the Company: S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers. Our core purpose is to "Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential". We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support. We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative). We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us - it's a great place to work! About The Role: We are looking to employ a Planner to join our planning team reporting to the Head of Supply Chain and the Operations Manager, working alongside our Senior Planner. Key responsibilities include: Develop and maintain medium term production plan (up to week 4) Production and stock transaction administration (JDE) Organising 3rd party production and processing where required System Bill of Material creation and upkeep Packaging and pallet planning / ordering Organisation of transport where required Administration including delivery note printing Communication of production schedules and changes to the Supply Chain / customers Toll milling and bran processing calculations Collate KPI data regarding milling and packing. Measure against and contribute to meeting SMART team objectives including OEE / Operational targets Absence cover for Production and Logistics Planner (Milling, Packing and Intake plans)Qualification, Skills & Experience: Experience of planning and scheduling Great communication and co-ordination skills Experience working with 3rd party logistics Experience in ERP systems, JDE preferred Microsoft office suiteBenefits: Cycle to Work Scheme available Pension Life Assurance 22 days increasing by 1 day per year to max 25 (plus bank holidays) Free on-site car parkPlease click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter. Candidates with experience of: Production Planner, Operations Executive, Goods In Coordinator, Distribution Co-Ordinator, Operations Administrator, Production Coordinator, Planning Administrator, Supply Chain Planner, Purchasing Administrator may also be considered for this role

Vacancy Summary Job Title: Quantity Surveying Director - Office Lead Job Type: Permanent Job Ref: #1388 Location: CB24, Northern outskirts of the City (Modern office with parking; flexible/hybrid working supported) Salary: c£100k - £120k+ basic (Negotiable based on experience) plus benefits package. Company & Role Apple Technical Recruitment is proud to partner with an established Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy to appoint a strategic Quantity Surveying Director to head their Cambridgeshire operations. Following a period of sustained profitability and a robust project pipeline for 2026/27, the business is seeking a talented professional to lead their Cambridge office. The successful professional will inherit a high-performing team of 3-4 Quantity Surveyors (predominantly MRICS qualified) and a prestigious portfolio of repeat-business clients across the Real Estate, Commercial and Industrial sectors. As the Office Lead, you will act as the face of the firm in the region, bridging the gap between high-level strategic growth and technical excellence. Duties & Responsibilities The successful Director will be responsible for the leadership of the Cambridgeshire office: Strategic Leadership: Oversee teams executing the delivery of flagship projects ranging from £20m to £50m, ensuring excellence from initial feasibility through to final handover. Team Management: Act as a mentor and leader to a dedicated team, fostering professional development and managing resource allocation. Commercial Mastery: Provide expert-level management to teams undertaking cost planning, pre-contract tendering, and contract administration Client Advocacy: Maintain and expand relationships with a 'Blue Chip' client base, ensuring the consultancy remains the partner of choice for regional developments. Business Growth: Contribute to the senior management board, influencing the strategic direction of the regional office and identifying new market opportunities. Desirable Experience Our client is looking for a leader with a proven track record working for a chartered quantity surveying practice or multi-disciplinary consultancy: Experience: c10+ years of post-qualification experience within Quantity Surveying. Professional Status: MRICS Chartered Surveyor is essential. Leadership: Proven experience managing teams and departmental budgets. Business Development: A natural ability to maintain professional networks and convert relationships into long-term partnerships. Background: Currently operating as an Associate, Associate Director, Director, or Head of QS looking for the autonomy of an Office Lead position. Qualifications: BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or Building Surveying.MRICS essential. Application Process: If you would like more information on this Associate Director position please contact Jess Quinn. Applications will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest. Services advertised by Apple Technical Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business. TPBN1_UKTJ

Not-for-Profit Audit Manager | Large independent Elite firm | Cambridge Are you a skilled audit professional looking to take ownership of a high-impact portfolio within the charity and non-profit sector? Do you want to lead specialised engagements for over 250 organisations, working directly alongside Partners to deliver vital advisory and compliance services? If you are a strategic thinker and proactive problem solver who excels at managing client relationships and mentoring junior talent, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career within a highly respected regional practice. About the Firm This 8 Partner Firm is a premier independent accounting and business advisory practice based in Cambridge. Renowned for its dedicated sector expertise, the firm supports a diverse client base ranging from local grassroots charities to large corporate entities. Operating with a supportive and collaborative culture, the firm empowers its professionals with direct partner access, clear routes for progression, and a modern approach to client delivery, making it one of the most desirable practices to work for in East Anglia. As a Not-for-Profit Audit Manager you will: Manage a diverse portfolio of charity and non-profit clients with turnovers ranging from +pound;1 million up to +pound;20 million, overseeing assignments from planning through to completion for partner approval. Act as a key point of contact for charity senior managers and trustees, providing specialist business advisory services and meeting audit challenges head-on. Oversee financial performance metrics for your portfolio, including job costs, billing, and managing work-in-progress (WIP). Support the firms strategic and commercial growth by identifying new business opportunities and assisting with the formal tender process. Lead and inspire your audit team, delivering on-the-job training, guiding junior staff through complex technical assignments, and supporting the formal performance appraisal process. As the successful candidate you will: Hold a relevant professional qualification (ACA or ACCA) with extensive post-qualification experience specifically focused on charity and not-for-profit audits under the Charities SORP. Demonstrate proven experience managing a portfolio of audit clients, leading engagements from planning through to finalization and signing off for partner review. Possess strong technical expertise in reviewing statutory accounts for registered charities, community benefit societies, CICs, and CIOs. Exhibit natural leadership capabilities with a track record of coaching, developing, and motivating junior audit trainees on-site. What You+rsquo;ll Receive Annual leave package Professional pension scheme Hybrid working model Continuous professional development training Discretionary performance bonus At Austin Rose, we specialise in Public Practice recruitment and use our market insight to support professionals in securing roles aligned with their long-term ambitions. #publicpractice #audit #charityaudit #cambridgejobs

Job Title: Junior Electronic Design Engineer Location: Cambridge (Hybrid Working - 3 Days On-Site Per Week) Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Bonus & Benefits (Depending on Experience) Please Note: All Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for VISA sponsorship now or in the future. Role Overview: Zenovo are looking for an Junior Electronic Design Engineer to join their client in Cambridge who design and manufacture globally recognised consumer electronics. An ideal candidate will have at least 1-Year of Experience outside of University however we are happy to consider candidates who have done a Sandwich Degree and completed a year in Industry during their studies. Job Responsibilities: Work on electronics hardware development projects, with hands-on involvement in specification, design, implementation, and testing. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal hardware development processes in collaboration with the Head of Software and Electronics. Support EMC design, testing, and compliance efforts. Perform product testing, including functionality, reliability, and safety assessments. Undertake PCB rework and support prototyping activities. Take ownership of assigned work packages, providing regular progress updates and ensuring delivery to agreed deadlines. Coordinate with external suppliers and contract manufacturers. Develop and support the creation of test procedures for both laboratory and manufacturing environments. Produce clear, professional-standard test reports Required Skills & Experience: Understanding of core electronics engineering principles, including analogue design, SMPS, EMC/EMI, and PCB development. Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to diagnose issues and deliver effective engineering solutions. Skilled in PCB design and schematic capture using Altium, or willing to develop expertise in this area. Proficient in the use of test and measurement equipment such as, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), current probes and power supplies. Demonstrates energy and enthusiasm for product development in fast-paced, dynamic environments. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field. Benefits: • 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays - Hybrid Working (Outside of an onboarding period) - Annual Bonus (At least 5%) - Enhanced Employer Pension Contributions - Access to External Training & Development Courses/Qualifications

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