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Learning and Development Consultant Locations: Portsmouth Basic Salary: £28,000 – £34,000 Are you a recruiter or sales professional ready to step into training? Do you have experience as a trainer within sales or recruitment, or have you worked as a recruiter and discovered a real passion for developing others? Are you driven by people, performance, and helping individuals achieve success? If so, we’re looking for a Learning & Development Consultant to join our team and support the delivery of our Training Academy. This is a hands-on role where your commercial and recruitment experience will be key to shaping how new starters are onboarded, trained, and supported as they build long-term careers at STR. Working at STR We have been providing specialist permanent and contract recruitment services since 2000. STR Group is an international recruitment company that is comprised of five niche brands, working in Life Sciences, Leading Edge Capex Projects, Automation, Maritime and Engineering & Manufacturing. As a Learning and Development Consultant at STR, your role will include: • Delivering the Training Academy Programme to all new trainees, • Facilitating engaging classroom-based and virtual workshops, live call sessions, and training assessments, • Delivering a structured programme covering commercial, role-specific, behavioural, and professional skills, • Providing performance coaching and development support during trainees’ first six months, • Giving clear, performance-focused feedback to employees and managers, • Tracking and reporting on progress, engagement, and outcomes, identifying trends across trainee cohorts, • Providing insights and recommendations to managers and the Head of L&D, • Reviewing, maintaining, and adapting learning materials to ensure quality, compliance, and business relevance, • Managing the Learning Management System, ensuring employees have access to role-specific training What are we offering you? You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in Learning & Development within a business that genuinely values people development and performance. You’ll work closely with experienced leaders, gain exposure to a wide range of stakeholders, and play a visible role in shaping how we develop our talent. We will offer: • Modern, slick, state of the art offices with breakout areas and dedicated kitchen (including Pool & Football tables)., • Early finish Fridays at 3pm every week, • Breakfast club – enjoy cereal, breakfast bars, and fresh fruit available every day, • Employee of the Quarter, • Quarterly Directors Lunches at 5* restaurants, • Annual awards, Summer & Christmas parties celebrating with the whole company, • Special work anniversaries, including chocolate or sweet bouquet, voucher, champagne, bonus & additional holiday depending on length of service!, • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising by one day each year of service capped at 28 days), • You can purchase up to 5 days extra holiday, • Health care cash plan and optional private health care from Day 1!, • Company Pension scheme, • Enhanced Maternity/paternity leave, • Birthday off, • Drinks fridge, • Free onsite parking, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee Referral Programme STR commit to offer disabled people an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy. If you feel you have the right skills to join our fantastic team here at STR then all you need to do is send your CV to our Talent Acquisition Team at to apply!

Head of Software Services Salary: from £90, 000 plus benefits, (pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance)) Location: Hybrid, Portsmouth We are looking for a Head of Software Services to join our Digital business. We provide, through Sirius Digital, bespoke, robust and high-performance software to meet and exceed user requirements. We specialise in Software Engineering, Modelling & Simulation, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Synthetic Environments, and AI & Machine Learning (ML). Our team provides, adaptable and highly skilled capability, with a range of specialities to ensure that the right techniques are used to solve your problem. The Role: As Head of Software Services you will be accountable for the P&L of all projects delivered through software teams and help inspire teams to achieve customer focussed excellence. Your role will also be to develop the partnering with senior stakeholders within Sirius Digital and Sirius Analysis colleagues, enhancing collaboration, definition and understanding of services across the group. With a commercial mindset, you will be responsible for client relationship management and work externally with our clients to build the pipeline and shape As part of the leadership team of Sirius Digital you will work with the technical director and Head of P3MO to supports Sirius Digitals continued growth and evolving it capability in line with its strategy. Responsibilities will include: • In this role, you will have end-to-end accountability for delivering complex service contracts, ensuring our clients achieve the outcomes that matter most., • Oversee software engineering programmes and projects, ensuring alignment with client needs and business objectives., • Lead and own all aspects of service delivery, including contract performance and reporting., • You will lead on shaping strategic client relationships and work within Heads of Capability across the group to manage the pipeline and enhance service offerings to meet market needs, • Reporting into the board on financial and operational performance and risks, ensuring delivery of business outcomes., • Overseeing the end-to-end bid process for Digital, from identifying opportunities to submitting proposals, including bid architecting and submission detailed proposals (bids), • As part of the Engineering management function supporting all workforce planning activities. About You: You will bring proven experience of leading major software engineering programmes, ideally within the defence sector. You should demonstrate strong commercial judgement, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate senior stakeholders and diverse teams alike. You should have: • Experience in delivering as part of leadership team within a consultancy environment., • Extensive experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of leading complex defence programs and delivering high-impact solutions., • A demonstrable track record in delivering large-scale software engineering programmes in areas such as Autonomous Systems or Modelling and Simulation., • Strong experience managing complex service contracts and governance., • Proven ability to build and sustain trusted senior client relationships., • Proven experience in successfully managing complex programmes with multi-disciplinary teams of technical experts., • Experience leading successful bid campaigns, • Commercial acumen with experience driving revenue, growth, and profitability., • Leadership skills to develop and inspire teams in dynamic environments., • Have practitioner experience in a relevant sector., • Have strong communication, presentation and written skills., • Be organised and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision., • Highly motivated professional who strives to deliver ahead of targets., • Be a trusted self-motivated individual who can perform when working as part of a team or when acting independently with support from colleagues., • Be able to travel to different sites across the UK., • Eligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC level). Qualifications: • APM or equivalent project management qualifications with substantial knowledge of agile project management, • Degree-level qualification in a relevant engineering, science, or technology discipline What we offer We offer a combination of mentoring and internal and external training opportunities, with specialist sector organisations and in-house courses. You will have exposure to subject matter experts and additional online learning packages. The role comes with a competitive benefits package including pension (7% company contribution), additional holiday purchase options, private health care, life assurance and electric vehicle scheme Other Requirements: • Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK., • Candidates will need to undergo an internal BPSS check prior to gaining site access., • Candidates will also need to either hold a current SC clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. To gain SC clearance you will normally need at least 5 years’ UK residency.

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in helping lead and inspire a team A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team REWARDS PACKAGE Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be

The trust is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to appoint a new Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation. Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk. Endeavour Learning Trust is a growing, well-established, highly respected a

Required from September 2026, an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated teacher to lead the teaching of Computing, and delivery of Information Technology in its broader sense, across the school. The effective delivery of Computing and Di.

As a Lead Machine Learning Engineer, you'll shape the technical strategy and delivery of production ML systems that transform raw sports data and live video into real-time insights and personalised experiences for millions of fans. Lead the end-to-end development of AI solutions using Computer Visio

A leading educational institution in Greater London seeks a proactive Head of Year and Learning Mentor to lead a year team and support students in overcoming barriers to learning. The school fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes staff wellbeing, with numerous benefits and professional de

You’ll work closely with a dedicated team of Teachers, Learning Support Workers, and governance professionals to ensure outstanding provision for students with complex health conditions, learning disabilities, and SEMH diagnoses, including autism. Strong knowledge of Ofsted inspection criteria and

Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week – combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. As our Head of ML, you’ll be at the heart of our data & AI transformation, powering customer relevance through marketi

A leading educational institution in London is seeking a Head of Department Science to enhance teaching and learning standards. The school offers a collaborative working environment with excellent transport links.

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Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect, and any Machine Learning/Deep Learning specialisations, will be a plus (demonstrating validated expertise). Williams Lea seeks a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join our team, building custom s

The trust is entering an exciting phase of growth and is looking to appoint a new Head of Governance, Compliance & Risk to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation. Endeavour Learning Trust promotes flexible working, and time off in lieu will be given where work is required outs

A prestigious educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Teaching and Learning Centre to drive their Teaching and Learning Strategy. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in an esteemed setting.

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A leading business education company in the UK is seeking a dynamic Head of Education to lead the development and delivery of innovative educational programs in the trade industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the educational strategy as the first dedicated university for trades la

Other organisations may call this role Head of Research Evaluation, Head of Qualitative Research, Senior Research Manager, or Research Fellow. As the Head of Research: Evaluation and Qualitative Methods, you will be taking on a brand new role directing research projects across all our areas of work,

Prep SENCO/Head of Prep Learning Support. We are looking for a caring and thoughtful Head of Learning Support. Prep SENCO/Head of Learning Support — Job details.

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Head of Inclusion to lead its Inclusion Department. The position offers a competitive salary and is part of the College Management Team. This full-time position involves overseeing additional learning support services, ensurin

The Head of L&D owns the end-to-end learning strategy that keeps our services. Embed practical management skills: supervision, performance, rota leadership, incident learning, culture, safeguarding, quality fundamentals. Ensure learning supports safe, person-centred care and consistent practice acro

A progressive Brent secondary school seeks a Head of Learning Support to lead inclusive excellence. Join a vibrant school community dedicated to raising student achievement while receiving exceptional professional support and development opportunities.

A part of Thomas Telford Ltd, the commercial subsidiary of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), the NEC Contract Suite is a benchmark for best practice in the procurement and delivery of work, services and supplies and it is successfully supporting the delivery of thousands of projects worldwid

As Head of Learning Support, you’ll master advanced strategies for supporting diverse learning needs within an Ofsted-rated Outstanding environment. Are you driven to make a tangible difference in the lives of young learners? Step into the pivotal role of Head of Learning Support where your leader

As Head of Talent Development, Engagement & Learning, you will shape the future of how our people grow, thrive, and succeed at AllSaints. We're a global brand made up of a very diverse mix of talented people in a huge variety of roles. Embed a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and growth m

A financial services company based in London is seeking a Head of Customer Success to manage global teams and ensure exceptional client support. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered.

Head of Learning & Development. Head of L&D Key responsibilities. Managing the LMS, learning effectiveness, and L&D budget.

An educational organization in Wealden is seeking a Head of Faculty (English) to drive excellence in teaching and learning across the English department. The role offers a 4-day working week, life assurance, and flexible benefits.

A well-known educational institution in Greater London seeks a Head of School: Supported Learning to lead excellence in teaching and learning for students with special educational needs.

This role involves managing the design and delivery of innovative learning programmes for creative professionals. The position offers a hybrid work model and a salary range of £42,000 to £52,000 based on experience. A leading creative organization in Greater London is seeking a Learning Programme

This Head of School: Supported Learning, post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Head of School: Supported Learning role within 48 hours. As a Head of School: Supported Learning, you will have a safe

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A leading global travel insurance provider in the UK is seeking a Learning and Development Manager to design and implement a comprehensive global learning curriculum. This role offers a hybrid working model, competitive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

We are looking for a proactive and highly motivated Head of Year and Learning Mentor to lead and manage a year team. As Head of Year, you must be able to lead a team of form tutors with both confidence and a clear, strategic vision. Head of Year and Learning Mentor (maternity post).

Evidence of horizon scanning and sector engagement in digital learning. You will lead a multidisciplinary team and drive the effective use of technology to enhance teaching, learning, and the student and staff experience. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for digital pedagogy, lea

Ideal Head of Learning Support for this City of London School. Head of Learning Support: champion SEN and inclusive learning school-wide. Seize the opportunity to step up as Head of Learning Support in a City of London school where your vision will set the benchmark for inclusion and academic excell

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A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head of Learning & Development to oversee the end-to-end learning strategy. This hands-on leadership role involves ensuring training compliance, developing effective learning systems, and leading a team responsible for improving onboar

A leading global fashion brand based in East London is seeking a Global Head of Talent Development, Engagement and Learning. This role will focus on shaping the future of employee growth and fostering a culture of continuous learning. This position offers a hybrid work environment with comprehensive

Fitch Learning is currently seeking a Senior Director & Head of CQF Institute, based in our London office, reporting to the Managing Director of the CQF and CQF Institute. Fitch Learning | Senior Director, Head of CQF Institute - London, UK. With unrivaled breadth and depth, the company delivers lea

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Learning and Development to lead and manage our Learning and Accreditation functions. Head of Learning and Development. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of professional development in the environmental sector.

A prominent digital consultancy in the UK seeks a Head of Talent Development to design and execute systems for building capability at scale. Ideal candidates will have consultancy experience, a holistic view of learning systems, and familiarity with AI in talent development. The role involves transl

Head of Machine Learning (Remote - UK/Europe). You will join us as our Head of Machine Learning and report to our CTO. Knowledge of general software design and data protection mechanisms.

A prominent educational institution in the City of London is seeking a charismatic Head of Learning Support to champion exceptional SEN provision and lead a dedicated support team. Ideal candidates will be graduates or qualified teachers with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and proven lea