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We do big things with a small (but growing) team At Apatura, we develop the projects that power clean energy and a thriving digital world: think battery storage, data centres, and the connections that bring it to life. It’s complex, high impact work, and we’re doing it with a small and highly talented team. We’re united by big ideas, bold ambitions, and a genuine sense of purpose. We move fast and we’re not afraid to do things differently. We're now looking for a SHEQ Manager to make sure our projects and people stay safe, compliant and built to last. About the role Reporting to the Head of Commercial Land, you'll work closely with teams across development, construction and legal to make sure every Apatura project is delivered safely and to the highest standard. Your focus will span our core portfolio of renewable energy storage, grid infrastructure and essential data centre projects, ensuring each one meets our SHEQ commitments and supports long-term sustainability. This is a visible role with influence across the business. You'll advise on risk and oversee compliance, building strong relationships with contractors and regulators. Above all, you'll help us deliver projects that meet every standard we set for ourselves (and then raise the bar again). What you’ll be doing • Managing Apatura's SHEQ framework in line with relevant ISO standards and best practice., • Supporting project teams through development, construction and delivery., • Overseeing compliance with CDM Regulations and coordination with designers and contractors., • Tracking performance, identifying issues early and driving improvements., • Leading investigations and sharing lessons learned., • Working with regulators, industry bodies and other external partners., • Delivering internal training and awareness sessions., • Embedding SHEQ standards in procurement and contractor management., • Promoting sustainability and ESG goals across the company., • Conducting audits, monitoring indicators and preparing monthly reports. What we’re looking for • At least 5 years' experience in a SHEQ or HSEQ role within renewables, utilities or major infrastructure., • Strong knowledge of UK HSE law, CDM Regulations and Scottish environmental frameworks., • Skilled in implementing ISO-certified management systems., • Clear, confident communicator who can influence across teams., • Pragmatic and proactive with a focus on improvement., • Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Sustainability, Engineering or Construction., • Chartered or professional membership (or working toward it) with a recognised body. What we offer • Private medical care with Bupa (household included), • Enhanced pension scheme, • EV salary sacrifice scheme + cycle-to-work scheme, • 30 days of leave including Bank Holidays + extra leave over the holidays, • Access to free, confidential counselling and other wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme, • Life assurance scheme at 6x salary The details • Full-time, permanent role, • Based in Edinburgh with regular travel across the UK, • Hybrid working Apatura is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone can succeed, regardless of background, gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments during the interview process for candidates with disabilities. Ready to join us? Apply now via LinkedIn.

Senior Associate / Legal Director - Banking & Finance Edinburgh or Glasgow, Hybrid £68,500 to £85,500 + Bonus and Benefits We're working with a leading firm to add a Senior Associate or Legal Director to their highly respected Banking & Finance team. The team is one of the largest within Scotland. It's well established, very busy, and known for handling a broad mix of transactional and advisory banking work. About the Firm The firm has a strong reputational across the UK and is particularly well regarded for its finance work. Their banking team is ranked Band 1 and is involved in a wide variety of transactions for major banks, financial institutions, public bodies, funds and corporates. They act on real estate finance, leveraged finance, corporate lending, refinancing and more complex structured or cross-border matters. The team is sizeable, stable, and continues to grow because of consistent client demand. The working environment is collaborative, expectations are clear, and senior solicitors are given the space to run with work while still feeling supported. The team culture is one of the reasons people tend to stay. What They're Looking For The head of department requires additional support at the senior end and therefore requires someone with significant experience. They're open to considering candidates at Senior Associate or Legal Director level - they are also happy to discuss longer term progression paths to Legal Director / Partner. • 6+ years PQE operating within a similar banking and finance role, • Experience across banking and finance transactions, ideally including real estate finance, leveraged finance and/or corporate funding, • Confidence drafting and negotiating loan and security documentation, • Experience running transactions and managing competing deadlines, • The ability to supervise junior solicitors and contribute to the wider team, • An interest in working closely with major institutional clients About the Role This is a senior hire created because the team is consistently busy and entering another period of growth. They are looking for someone who can slot into the senior end of the team and support on high-value work straight away. The work will include a mix of real estate finance, leveraged and corporate funding matters, alongside opportunities to get involved in more structured finance work depending on interest. There’s regular crossover with corporate, real estate and projects teams, so the work is varied and often multi-disciplinary. The role involves leading transactions, supervising juniors, and building relationships with long-term institutional clients. The firm is open about progression: the team is not top-heavy, and there is space at senior level for someone who wants to move towards Legal Director or strengthen their profile at that stage. Why This Role Might Appeal Because of the volume and quality of work coming through the team, senior solicitors get exposure to significant transactions and trusted relationships early on. There is room to grow into more responsibility, both in terms of client work and internal leadership. The team itself is known for being steady, with people staying long term. It’s a chance to join a group that operates at a high level but maintains a supportive, collaborative working style.

This role is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to secure an entry level procurement position in a best in class organisation. Reporting to the Head of Operational Procurement within the college, the role holder will cover a wide variety of supply chain activities including: • Processing electronic purchase orders;, • Optimisation and maintenance of College Procurement and related systems (including, but not limited to, the Purchase to Pay (P2P) System and the Contract Management Systems), • Supporting end users to secure quotes in line with the College thresholds;, • Supporting team with low value/low risk tender processes;, • Providing advice and guidance on College Contracts and use of national Procurement Framework Agreements;, • Contract Administration;, • Procurement and P2P System Training for end users. Edinburgh College is a fast-paced, exciting environment with a tendering pipeline covering Estates, ICT, Professional Services and more. Procurement is well-regarded within the College – APUC have provided a shared service here since around 2011. As one of the largest colleges in the UK and a key contributor to learning in our capital city, Edinburgh College is proud to support over 25,000 students from around 97 countries worldwide to achieve the future they want. As a student-centred organisation and one which offers around 700 courses across 32 subject areas, Edinburgh College also works with more than 1,800 industry partners to help secure the best possible employment opportunities for our students. Edinburgh College has great on-site facilities including a gym, pool, training restaurants, shops and canteens. Plus you get to be part of a unique organisation which contributes to improving the lives of others Key Role Information: Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum (pro rata) Location: Hybrid (on-site attendance at Edinburgh College's Sighthill campus) Permanent, Part time: 20 hours per week, school friendly hours (although requests for other working patterns/hours will be considered) How to Apply: Send your CV and covering letter to Knowledge and Skills • Have effective and highly responsive customer management skills;, • Attention to detail and a methodical approach to systems management and organisation., • Be of high intellectual calibre, with the highest ethical standards;, • Studying towards (or prepared to study towards) achieving Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply;, • Have the essential competencies of clarity of purpose, self confidence, integrity and strong influencing power; and, • Be conversant with generic (contract law etc) legal aspects of supply chain management Experience • Experience of meeting demanding targets and deadlines on a day to day basis, • Data analysis experience and production of management reports, • Advanced spreadsheet skills and the ability to use financial models to present efficiency performance Contacts and Relationships • The post holder must build strong working relationships with all stakeholders and develop the reputation of APUC as a source of expert guidance and support both to institutional customers and suppliers About APUC Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC)is the Centre of Procurement Expertise for, and owned jointly by, all of Scotland's Universities and Colleges. With collaboration, responsibility, and integrity at the heart of what we do, we're all about helping our member institutions achieve their objectives, whether you are putting together Framework Agreements, reducing the sector’s carbon emissions or working directly in one of our client institutions. Joining APUC means joining a community of peers, and getting the chance to get together often and having network opportunities throughout the year. Peer support and collaboration is integral at APUC. We currently employ around 90 people, most of whom are based within Colleges and Universities but with some based in our regional offices in Stirling (HQ), Glasgow and Edinburgh Why work for us: • We aim to provide a work life balance for colleagues and offer flexible work options for all including flexible start and end times and options to take longer or shorter lunches as preferred. Full time hours are 35 hours per week and can be compressed to work either 4.5 days per week, 9 days per fortnight (so a long weekend every 2 weeks) or work 5 x 7 hour days per week., • Your holiday entitlement (given in hours) is equivalent of the total of 26 x 7 hour days and 14 x 7 hour fixed and floating days which will be pro-rated for part time hours to cover bank holidays and the festive break., • We are closed for the festive period (between Christmas and New Year) and Good Friday and Easter Monday. Every year!, • You will be automatically enrolled into our pension scheme and our Group Life Assurance which is based on your annual salary from day 1 of employment., • We offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental pay (subject to eligibility criteria)., • Career development is important to us and all staff have regular performance reviews and there is a variety of funding options to enable staff to pursue professional and leadership qualifications, as well as other learning and development opportunities such as access to our Procurement Skills Development Programme and internal workshops., • We have an Employee Representative and Consultation Group, who meet quarterly. We regularly ask for feedback in a variety of ways at company events or through surveys., • Cycle-to-work schemes are available with Cycle Solutions and Halfords (maximum value of £3,000)., • Retail and gym membership discounts & offers with access to our mydiscounts portal., • Home & Technology benefit is an affordable way of accessing new technology by making savings on National Insurance. Products include tablets, laptops, desktops, SmartTV's, games consoles along with garden furniture and equipment, home improvement tools and more., • Access to Scotwest Credit Union which offers a range of affordable loans, mortgages and savings accounts., • We have an Employee Wellbeing Policy and Annual Plan, a team of trained Mental Health First Aiders, and all of our people managers are trained in providing support for employees experiencing mental health issues. Our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) can be accessed through an online portal which gives access to a library of health and wellbeing articles, as well as allowing you to book counselling sessions., • Wellbeing activities and events are organised throughout the year in accordance with key national mental and physical health awareness dates. How to Apply Send your CV and covering letter to , noting your current salary and notice period.

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues. We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative and supportive work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to join Avaloq as Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe overseeing our offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and in the near future, the USA. Managing the portfolio, you will be tasked with providing a productive, safe, healthy and well-maintained 'world or work' for Avaloq employees. With your forward-thinking and strategic approach, you will successfully manage lease contracts and relocation projects, injecting your creative and industry-specific knowledge when collaborating with vendors and contractors. Leading a team of 5-10 people, you will foster an environment of passion, curiosity and knowledge sharing to augment team productivity and standards. • Negotiating commercial and legal terms of lease agreements., • Overseeing site selection, interior fit-out and relocation projects from inception to completion., • Collaborating with and presenting to diverse audiences from contractors and interior designers to landlords and vendors., • Demonstrating leadership and providing updates and presentations to senior Avaloq stakeholders including the Group COO., • Exercising knowledge of physical security workplace and health and safety practices, including evacuation procedures and related initiatives which align with audit requirements., • Imparting your expertise of current trends, understanding of materials and critical thinking to the team and peers in other regions., • Proven experience working in the Corporate Real Estate industry in a leadership capacity., • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or equivalent., • Driving change and identifying opportunities for improvement using an analytical and strategic approach., • Experience working in a multicultural environment with offices in diverse geographical regions., • Ability to work independently on several concurrent projects in different locations., • A background in interior design, architecture or workplace planning., • Experience serving as a member of a Crisis Management Team. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

Company description: Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries.Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks.Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management.Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the worlds leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers.Championing a collaborative and supportive work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.Job description: This is an exciting opportunity to join Avaloq as Head of Corporate Real Estate Europe overseeing our offices in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany, and in the near future, the USA.Managing the portfolio, you will be tasked with providing a productive, safe, healthy and well-maintained world or work for Avaloq employees.With your forward-thinking and strategic approach, you will successfully manage lease contracts and relocation projects, injecting your creative and industry-specific knowledge when collaborating with vendors and contractors.Leading a team of 5-10 people, you will foster an environment of passion, curiosity and knowledge sharing to augment team productivity and standards.Negotiating commercial and legal terms of lease agreements.Overseeing site selection, interior fit-out and relocation projects from inception to completion.Collaborating with and presenting to diverse audiences from contractors and interior designers to landlords and vendors.Demonstrating leadership and providing updates and presentations to senior Avaloq stakeholders including the Group COO.Exercising knowledge of physical security workplace and health and safety practices, including evacuation procedures and related initiatives which align with audit requirements.Imparting your expertise of current trends, understanding of materials and critical thinking to the team and peers in other regions.Required profile: Proven experience working in the Corporate Real Estate industry in a leadership capacity.Masters degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, or equivalent.Driving change and identifying opportunities for improvement using an analytical and strategic approach.Experience working in a multicultural environment with offices in diverse geographical regions.Ability to work independently on several concurrent projects in different locations.Proven track record of overseeing financial management and budget control.It would be a real bonus If you had: A background in interior design, architecture or workplace planning.Experience serving as a member of a Crisis Management Team.German language skills (B1 Level ).What we offer: In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173