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Head of Apprenticeships Location: Campus closest to home location with travel to all sites Salary: £45,689 - £57,133 per year (Head of Faculty Grade 2 - 9) (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience) Are you an experienced leader with a passion for transforming skills, boosting employer engagement and driving excellence in apprenticeship provision? As our new Head of Apprenticeships, you will lead the strategic direction, development, and delivery of the Colleges apprenticeship offer. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our mission to meet local and national skills needsworking with employers, curriculum teams, and senior leaders to drive innovation, growth, and outstanding learner outcomes. You will champion excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment; ensure full compliance with DfE and Ofsted expectations; and develop a culture of high performance within our apprenticeship team. You will also shape new programme areas, expand employer partnerships, and maximise opportunities arising from emerging skills priorities across the region. What We Offer Salary: £45,689 - £57,133 per year (Head of Faculty Grade 2 - 9) (Dependant on skills, qualifications & experience) Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Outstanding Benefits Teachers Pension Scheme secure your future with an excellent pension Generous Holiday Entitlement 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 days paid bank holidays College closure and wellbeing days including a 2-week paid Christmas closure Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential wellbeing, legal, and financial support Free On-Site Gyms available across multiple campuses Lifestyle Discounts savings on retail, technology, travel, and leisure Cycle-to-Work Scheme save money while staying active Professional Development training, certifications, and career progression opportunities Additional Perks discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and reduced attraction entry A leadership role with benefits that support your life today and your future tomorrow. What Youll Do Strategic vision for apprenticeship growth, quality, and innovation. Curriculum development that reflects industry needs, labour-market intelligence, and future skills priorities. High-quality delivery that meets Ofsted, funding body and awarding-body standards. Strong and sustainable employer partnerships that enhance learner experience and workforce development. Financial sustainability through strong planning, monitoring, and resource management. A culture of excellence within the apprenticeship delivery teamdriving continuous improvement and professional ambition. What Youll Bring A proven track record of leading successful apprenticeship provision within FE or a similar setting. Deep understanding of DfE funding rules, apprenticeship standards, and quality frameworks. Experience building strong employer relationships that translate into high-value opportunities for learners. Inspirational leadership, with the ability to motivate teams and drive high performance. A forward-thinking mindsetembracing innovation, digital development, and responsive curriculum design. Why Choose This Path? A chance to shape a major area of strategic growth for the College. A supportive and ambitious senior leadership team. Strong employer networks and an evolving regional skills landscape. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on learners, communities, and local businesses. A culture that values collaboration, wellbeing, and professional development. Make a move that truly pays off If youre ready to lead apprenticeship provision with ambition, integrity, and impact at Wiltshire College & University Centre, wed love to hear from you. Closing Date: 22nd February 2026 Please note: Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, locatedat the bottom of this pageas a downloadable document. Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Safer Recruitment Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in Keeping Children Safe in Education. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the childrens barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates. We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities. Closing date: 22 nd February 2026 Shortlist date: 23 rd February 2026 Interview date: TBC TPBN1_UKTJ

Housing Support Worker FTC until 31.08.2026 We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Support Worker to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Surrey. £25,437.98 per annum, working 35 hours per week. 7 hours per day weekends not included. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Manager Ensure that referrals to the service are managed effectively and in line with the referrals and assessment procedure Undertake initial and assessments and continuous reviews of support needs and potential risks, and agree levels of support and actions Create and review support/ action plans for providing appropriate housing-related support based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available Develop and maintain links with key agencies and service providers in the local community Empower customers to ensure they receive the benefits and services they are entitled to Encourage and enable customers to pay their rent and other housing-related costs, and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the relevant housing provider Encourage and enable customers to adhere to all other conditions of their tenancies/ licences, eg maintaining a satisfactory living environment, refraining from anti-social behaviour, allowing access for essential work Ensure that all safeguarding concerns are managed in line with safeguarding protocols and are reported to Contract Manager/Head of Operations, as appropriate Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement Approachable and open behaviour Prefers working as part of a group or team Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised Flexible Open to feedback and self-development Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication Is essentially customer-focused Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours What you'll bring: Essential: Use of own vehicle IT and functional skills Positive attitude and can-do approach Resilience Flexibility Good communication skills, written and verbally Desirable: Experience working in homelessness, housing or support/care Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. TPBN1_UKTJ

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Who we are looking for: Charles River focuses intently on delivering market leading and feature rich technology wrapped in an exceptional client service experience. Reporting to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) who in turn reports to the President and CEO of CRD, you will have responsibility for the Charles River Development EMEA region, spanning approximately 170+ employees across the region. You must have vision, drive, and the ability to execute, together with superior leadership skills. You will directly report into the CRO and work across the management teams of CRD, Alpha and State Street. Additionally, you will be a member CRD Executive Committee (EC) Management Committee (MC) and the State Street EMEA Leadership Team. You will be accountable for regional financial performance, revenue, expense, operations, staff, clients, contributions to global product development and innovation efforts, risk and governance. You will be an ambassador, driving forward the CRD and States Street solutions, culture and vision of the company through leadership and client engagement to ensure a prosperous future for the company. You will have a proven aptitude to present and deliver a compelling case for significant investment in operational solutions. You must have the ability to lead by example and will be expected to be actively involved in major sales opportunities and C-Level customer relationship management, including ownership as an executive sponsor for key clients. Market knowledge of the professional investment management industry is preferred but greater value will be attached to the ability to lead, attention to detail, critical analysis, the ability to provide quality relevant, feedback and mentoring to staff. Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and alternative investment management. Together we have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. What you will be responsible for Management, leadership and growth of the EMEA operations for Charles River Development, that will report directly to the CRO of CRD. Ensuring achievement of revenue targets, client retention mandates and transition of self-managed clients to CRD's SaaS offering. Hands-on day to day management, hiring, mentorship, customer retention, driving of the sales process, client SaaS conversion, deal closure, and managing the services operations. Management of the EMEA budgets and P&L Oversight of operations in CRD/State Street Hubs, currently centred in Poland. Setting targets, budgets and goals for local Management Committee, monitoring sales forecasts and setting headcount for the EMEA region Leading and driving the implementation of best practices, policies, and cross-CRD initiatives aimed at creating organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and improved client experience. Sales and services for the EMEA region of enterprise investment SaaS solution for front and middle offices of institutional, wealth management and alternative investment firms Overseeing company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met Reviewing and contributing to product direction and planning, especially for markets in the EMEA region. Acting as an ambassador for both CRD and State Street at external industry events, increasing the prominence of CRD in EMEA Working closely with CRD's EMEA management to identify and develop business opportunities Maintaining the highest standards of conduct, integrity and risk excellence Ensuring that the business has the right resources to operate effectively and that staff are motivated and engaged Planning and executing an effective employee experience through events such as Town Hall meetings and other key employee communications and engagements. Implementation of all Global Strategic Initiatives and practices across the EMEA region. What we value Previous experience in a similar role, managing a region/business/product line and ability to demonstrate growth and expansion within the same. Proven record of strong stakeholder and client management both internally and externally. A strong track record of building and leading high-quality teams and instilling in them a performance orientation, engaging and inspiring in them a sense of shared purpose and the collective skillsets needed to deliver stretch goals. Excellent written, verbal, listening and presentation skills Strong management skills and the ability to proactively plan and execute on objectives. Ability to coach and develop senior level managers. Must be comfortable and able to credibly engage and build relationships with C-level management Ability to develop strong cross-functional and cross-regional relationships with peers and key stakeholders across both CRD and the wider State Street organization Ability to deliver on key initiatives with minimal oversight and guidance Strong price and contract negotiation skills Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills Proven ability to implement industry and technical best practices. Strong contributor with high motivation and the ability to take initiative and delegate effectively. An analytical, creative, and innovative approach to solving problems Deep commercial acumen; having managed a P&L previously with focus on growth and business development An executive presence and the ability to interact and influence effectively at senior levels both internally and externally. Education & Preferred Qualifications A university degree is required - a business management, finance or technical degree is desirable. Proven experience in a similar or relevant role e.g. Head of Region, Managing Director, Business Head, SVP. Additional requirements Experience in the investment industry is preferred (sales or product management experience with order management, execution management, electronic trading, portfolio management, analytics, risk management, IBOR, Data Management or other investment software products preferably delivered via SaaS to institutional investment managers, wealth managers, alternative investment managers, banks, brokerages, insurance companies, asset owners, and/or hedge funds is ideal) Consulting sales and/or management experience desirable, but not as a replacement for enterprise software experience Must have the ability to display depth and understanding of market, solutions and product content Must have technical acumen to understand CRD products, competitor products and strategies, customer requirements, objections, articulate CRD advantages and mentor staff. Preferably should have experience with strategic product planning and product management especially for the EMEA financial market Ability to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues Experience in the mitigation of risk and meeting all compliance & legal requirements Comfortable in engaging with senior-level client leaders, at industry events, and in the media - must be able to connect with various audiences About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you'll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement ]]>

Position Title: National Account Executive Position Type: Regular - Full-Time Requisition ID: 39374 National Account Executive At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day. As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in more than 160 countries, and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that we can work together, along with our business and community partners, to bring sustainable growth and positive change today, tomorrow, and for generations to come. Join us and see how you can MAKE IT at McCain! In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. We're looking for a commercially sharp, insight-led National Account Executive to join our high-performing team. This is not your average sales support role - we're seeking someone who's just as comfortable diving into category insights and promotional effectiveness as they are managing customer relationships and executing plans. This role is the perfect springboard for someone looking to build a career in account management, category development, or commercial strategy within FMCG. You'll work with major retail customers, supporting national account managers in delivering best-in-class execution - and you'll stand out by bringing data-led thinking and curiosity to every conversation. What you'll be doing. Support National Account Managers in the day-to-day management of key retail accounts. Own elements of customer account admin: promotional planning, pricing, forecasting, and tracking. Collaborate closely with category and insights teams to develop compelling, customer-specific stories and presentations. Evaluate the performance of promotional activity and work with the wider commercial team to optimise future plans. Translate consumer and shopper data into actionable recommendations for both internal stakeholders and retail partners. Prepare and present key business updates, sales performance reports, and category reviews. Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships across sales, marketing, supply chain, and category teams. What you'll need to be successful. 1-3 years' experience in FMCG, preferably in a commercial, sales support, or category role. Experience of the GB retail market. Strong analytical skills and a genuine interest in what drives consumer behaviour and category performance. Excellent communication and presentation skills - confident working with data and turning it into a story. Organised, proactive, and eager to learn - you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment. Degree educated or equivalent experience. Benefits of the role. Although we do encourage you to taste the goods you'll be pleased to know we don't pay you in chips. For working hard, you'll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including: An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year Optional health cash plan Cycle to work scheme 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an ambitious 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out. About the team. The Retail Sales team at McCain is made up of three closely connected functions - Sales, Category, and Demand. Each customer and channel benefits from dedicated support across all three functions, with daily collaboration to share insight and drive results. We are a winning team, and we're proud to say we finished top in The Advantage Group across all categories for the 5th year running. Where will I work. Being in the office every single day is a thing of the past. Here at McCain, we champion hybrid working. This means we don't have a set expectation of exactly when you need to be in the office - however we do encourage our full-time, office-based people to connect in person with others for around half of their working time as that's the best way for us to build and maintain our connections. Our head office (Customer Experience Centre) is on the outskirts of Scarborough - 1.5 hours away from Leeds City Centre, and about an hour from York. We have lots of colleagues who travel to and from our Experience Centre (even if it is just for a good coffee!) and because hybrid really does mean hybrid at McCain, they get the opportunity to collaborate with their colleagues when they're in the office, and balance that with working from home to ensure they get a good life-work balance. About McCain. Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles. At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience. We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together. #LI-OW1 McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here. Job Family: Sales Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough || GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull || GB - United Kingdom : England : Kingston-upon-Hull* || GB - United Kingdom : England : Leeds* || GB - United Kingdom : England : York* Company: McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd TPBN1_UKTJ

About Us As a leading group of companies, the ECA International Group stands as a global frontrunner in simplifying international mobility. Our collective vision is to make a positive impact by delivering exceptional products and services to our prestigious list of large enterprise clients. Our global presence across the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US offers our team a world of opportunities, and our commitment to innovation ensures that you will be at the leading edge of your field. We love to invest in our peoples success and development pathways, creating a diverse and inclusive community where your unique talents shine. Your work here has a global impact, and we prioritise work-life balance, offering flexibility to enable you to perform your best. Join us to experience a rewarding career where your potential is celebrated, and your journey to excellence begins. About the Job This role is ideal for someone who wants to shape how a modern enterprise becomes truly AI-native. We already use AI in delivery and engineering, and we have strong guardrails and governance in place. Now, were looking for a leader who can help us scale: across data acquisition, ingestion, storage, and AI-powered consumption within a secure, multi-tenant environment. Youll evolve our existing data platform (AWS, Snowflake, S3, Postgres, event-driven services) into a product-facing, AI-ready foundation, while partnering across disciplines and leading a team in a supportive, high-trust environment. If you're passionate about data, excited about AI, and motivated by meaningful impact, this role gives you the autonomy, influence, and visibility to shape how AI is adopted across the company. Requirements Key Responsibilities 1. Data platform evolution Take our current AWS/Snowflake/S3/Postgres setup and enable AI/RAG, product consumption, and multi-tenant access. Work with the Technical Architect to keep this aligned with our event-driven and security model. 2. Data acquisition & ingestion Design multi-source ingestion (APIs, scraping/crawling, file drops, crowdsourcing, agent-based pipelines). Make it observable, repeatable, and documented so research and analytics can plug in new sources without rework. 3. AI as a consumption layer Build LLM/RAG endpoints on top of our data and content as a service. Expose these services to Data Insights to enable users to ask, explore, and generate insights not only download reports. 4. Partnering with Analytics Give the research teams clean, modelled, well-documented data. Turn one-off work into scheduled, production jobs. 5. Guardrails, governance, and quality Keep AI-generated code within SDLC, code review, and security bounds. Ensure data and AI services are audited and tenant aware. 6. Team leadership Lead a small technical team (data/AI/ingestion). Promote AI-native ways of working across product, data, and engineering. Manage and mentor your engineering team, fostering a collaborative, high-performance environment with excellent productivity. Demonstrate hands-on technical excellence while modelling accountability, critical thinking, and AI-first practices Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, conduct performance reviews. 7. Delivery & Accountability Take full accountability for the delivery of high-quality software products, owning both successes and challenges Drive outcome focused delivery planning and execution, measuring success by business impact rather than effort or hours invested Proactively identify and mitigate risks, making critical decisions to keep projects on track 8. Technical Direction & Architecture Guide technical direction, establish best practices, and ensure architectural decisions support scalability, maintainability, and business goals Be a hands-on contributor forArchitecting and building well-tested, maintainable applications Optimise tech stacks and development workflows to maximise team productivity 9. Agile & Product Collaboration Ensure Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, stand-ups) are followed and continuously refine Agile practices to optimise team performance Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to develop and maintain technical roadmaps that align with business strategy Work with product owners to build and maintain a prioritised backlog that balances business value, technical debt, and innovation 10. Quality & Continuous Improvement Enforce rigorous quality standards including test-driven development (TDD), code reviews, and automated testing Ensure that security best practices are followed to the highest standards Foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and continuous improvement Use data and metrics to drive decisions and demonstrate improvement in team velocity, quality, and business outcomes The Ideal Candidate: 1. Data-first mindset You understand how data arrives in an organisation: via APIs, files, partner feeds, human/crowd sourced inputs or from the internet and that each of those has different latency, quality, and governance needs. Youre comfortable with: AWS (core services, IAM basics, networking good practice), Snowflake (or similar cloud data warehouse), Amazon S3 for landing/staging data Postgres (including JSONB/dynamic fields), Event-driven patterns for efficient and effective data pipeline management, 2. AI-positive, not AI-sceptic This role is for someone who: is genuinely enthusiastic about AI/LLMs/agents, is actively learning (even in their own time), Can translate AI concepts (RAG, agents, tools, function calling, model evaluation, private models) into working, secure services. 3. Enterprise-aware We have clients, tenants, and compliance, so you will: design with security, PII and tenancy in mind, accept governance and SDLC gates as part of making AI safe, and still find a way to deliver fast. 4. Builder + Manager Youre happy to open the IDE and build the pipeline, but you can also run a small team, set standards, review code, and coach people into AI-native ways of working. Benefits Whats in it for you ?? Enhanced Stakeholder Pension Contribution ?? 25 days annual leave ?? Health, Life Insurance + EAP Wellbeing Support ?? Eligible for Annual Bonus Scheme ?? Long Service Awards ?????? ClassPass Membership ?? Enhanced Family Leave ?? Up to £1,000 per year for personal development & training ?? Season Ticket Loan ?? Flexible/hybrid Work Environment ?? Cycle to Work Scheme ?? Free Eye Test We are a super friendly team that thrives on collaboration and supporting each other. We cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work, helping us to realise our ambitious growth goals and mission. We live our Values of Integrity, Respect, Ambition and Innovation and this shows up loud and proud in everything we do. Our hybrid working structure includes spending around two days a week at our Head Office in Holborn, London. TPBN1_UKTJ