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Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates. Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change. Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team - we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities. We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland. As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team in Glasgow, Falkirk or Inverness. You will play a vital part in Scottish Canals in both a challenging and varied role. As Procurement Specialist you will be required to work within the Procurement Team team reporting to the Head of Procurement. The role will help ensure Scottish Canals can deliver their services compliant with Procurement Regulations and best practice by adding value to the external spend in the region of £26m per annum. This is a permanent role working hours 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis (flexible working applications welcomed) and attracts a progressive salary of £35,532 - £38,828 (£36,776 - £40,187 from April 2026) (Band D) per annum. Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 32 days (rising to 34 days after 5 years service) plus 6 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution. Primary responsibilities of the role: · Manage the tender process, including the development of strategies, ITT documentation, evaluation, contract recommendation and contract handover for a wide range of categories, including but not limited to Operations, Marketing, Destinations and Corporate services. · Ensure compliance with current legislation and internal governance and challenge when necessary · Manage internal and external working relationships, driving early stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement to ensure the organisational operational procurement needs are effectively planned for and achieved · Work with external stakeholders to add value and develop relationships · There may be a requirement to carry out some contract/supplier management. Qualifications and knowledge required: · Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply Level 4 or working towards the qualification or relevant experience within public sector procurement. Skills and experience required: · Good understanding of Public Procurement legislation and internal policy application · Good levels of written, analytical and verbal communication skills. · Ability to write tender documentation including evaluation and contract management KPI’s. · Ability to prioritise work on their own initiative and to communicate any delays to the business. Personal qualities & abilities required: · Attention to detail · Strong organisation skills · Ability to work on own initiative · Ability to prioritise own workload to achieve business led or specifically detailed deadlines. · Strong time-management skills and an ability to organise and coordinate multiple concurrent projects. · Judgement regarding confidential issues and release of information to internal and external contacts. · Use of initiative to interpret and respond to requests for information. · Team player able to work with colleagues at all levels of the business. · Flexible, positive attitude and setting high standards. · Experience in an administrative role reporting directly to upper management · Excellent written and verbal communication skills · Proficiency with office productivity tools and an aptitude for learning new software and systems · Flexible team player, willing to assist with admin duties to support holiday cover and absence, adapt to changes and unafraid of challenges Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Your new company You'll be joining a major organisation undergoing a large-scale technology transformation, modernising complex operational systems and investing in secure, resilient, and future-ready digital capabilities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile programmes and play a key role in shaping next generation technology across a diverse environment. Your new role As the Technology & Integration Manager, you will provide specialist technical support to the Head of IT during a major systems replacement programme. You will help ensure new technologies are secure, well governed, technically sound, and integrated effectively with existing enterprise platforms. Key responsibilities include: Technical Programme Support • Reviewing supplier system requirement specifications covering software, hardware, hosting, and data integration., • Working directly with suppliers to validate architectures, back‑office integration, and compatibility with current technology environments., • Assessing new and emerging technologies including connectivity platforms, CCTV solutions, diagnostic tools, and allocation or reservation systems., • Tracking technical actions, risks, dependencies, and integration issues across multiple internal and external stakeholders. Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement • Acting as a key link between IT, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and external suppliers., • Supporting the drafting and review of technical schedules, service‑related documentation, ESCROW requirements, software specifications, and data lifecycle considerations., • Managing supplier deliverables and ensuring documentation is accurately routed to the appropriate subject-matter experts. Operational Readiness & Support Models • Helping define support models for new technologies, including diagnostic tools, specialist equipment, and data‑handling processes., • Working closely with operational teams to define required competencies and transitional support arrangements during system rollout phases. Reporting & Risk Management • Maintaining detailed registers covering security risks, software inventories, technical dependencies, and integration challenges across multiple programmes. What you'll need to succeed • A strong background in IT infrastructure, operational technology, or complex system integration., • Experience with embedded, networked, or safety related digital systems., • Ability to interpret technical schedules, documentation, contracts, and supplier specifications., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across technical and non‑technical teams., • A proactive, highly capable consultant or contractor who can take ownership, work independently, and operate effectively within fast-moving programmes. What you'll get in return • The chance to play a pivotal role in a major technology transformation initiative., • Exposure to advanced technologies and leading suppliers working across complex digital ecosystems., • A varied, influential role where your expertise will directly shape future operational capability., • A flexible contract (6 months initially), with extension opportunities based on programme needs., • A collaborative environment where your input will make a tangible impact. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF. Are you looking for work with children within a school environment? Are you enthusiastic about working with children? Then a Dining Room Assistant post may be just what you are looking for. Your main duties will involve ensuring our children are safe and happy during the meal break. You will work as part of the school team, directed by the Head Teacher to supervise children during meal times in the dining hall or other areas of the school, assisting with welfare and promoting positive conduct in line with Council policy and procedures. You will also be responsible for cleaning tables and any spillages, ensuring the dining area is clean and tidy at all times. Experience of working with children in a school situation or voluntary capacity, and the ability to work well with children with additional needs are desirable. You will be a positive, approachable and pleasant individual with good communication and interpersonal skills. You will be punctual, reliable, have a basic knowledge of hygiene and cleanliness and also have the ability to execute routine tasks on your own initiative as well as working to the instruction of the Head Teacher. You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role. Work Pattern - 6 Hours per Week : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 11.45am - 1.15pm Working here at North Lanarkshire Council If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of benefits available to you, find out more at ___ We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. For more information on local authority careers visit the ___ North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a ___ Click here to see our ___ *For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work. North Lanarkshire Council has reached its current allocation of Certificates of Sponsorship and, as a result, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the ___ Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 01698 403151. The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: ___

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a HR Transition Lead for a contract until 26th June 2026 with possible extension on an annual salary equivalent of £74,280 (pro-rata). Responsibilities: • The HR Transition Lead will provide senior HR advice and guidance to executive leaders and the project team., • Working alongside an established HR team, and Head of HR, they will quickly establish themself as a trusted advisor, providing best practice and justifiable employment advice., • We require someone who can work flexibly, think on their feet, and ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to, with the ability to create processes where they don’t yet exist. Essential Skills: • CIPD qualified., • Proven experience and success in:, • Providing sound advice in relation to complex HR issues;, • Operating at board level;, • Implementing structural changes for an organisation/ directorate/ organised work group of circa 100 people;, • A sound understanding of employment law., • Able to:, • Quickly gain the trust of senior stakeholders and HR professionals, due to the credibility of HR advice provided;, • Operate autonomously;, • Understand detailed policies and be able to translate them into simple language for non HR people;, • Create HR and OD process where they don’t currently exist, in line with existing policy;, • Develop employee and managerial information packs and training. Desirable Skills: • Public sector experience., • A HRBP background would be advantageous, but is not essential. If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

We are looking for a Head of Engineering to join our Glasgow Operations team in Scotland. This opportunity is ideal for someone looking for leadership responsibility and their next challenge in a technical capacity in an environment that is both dynamic and fast paced with exciting missions and challenging schedules. \n You will play a critical role working with the Senior Leadership Team where you will be accountable for providing leadership to engineering team in delivering commercial and operational priorities. This involves focus on the load and capacity, resource management, people development, organisational structure and establishing standard processes for safe, quality and repeatable designs for production. \n Joining our team means working in a collaborative and innovative environment, on projects where your work literally ends up in space! \n We are open to hybrid working for this role. Please note that in future, you may be required to complete a Basic Disclosure check () \nKey Responsibilities\n\n • Provide leadership for engineering function including load and capacity and engineering structure\n, • Accountable for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for area of responsibility\n, • Responsible for staffing decisions and development through the employment lifecycle\n, • Capability mapping and development plan for engineering function\n, • Accountable for all engineering and operational performance metrics (safety, quality, cost, people and delivery)\n, • Interdisciplinary engineering management including electronics, mechanical, systems and software disciplines\n, • Deliver cash and profit expectations against budget by ensuring Project Milestones / Gates are met\n, • Accurate engineering load and capacity plan for department\n, • Review forecasted work schedules (12-month outlook) to ensure that the Engineering Team contains the correct competencies and where needed recruit appropriate, qualified staff to service programs\n, • Customer interaction, development and collaborative workshops\n, • Clear development lifecycle and delivery for all assigned product lines within standard, timescales and quality requirements\n, • Robust engineering processes along with design review quality process, to drive continuous improvement and reduction in non-conformance.\n, • Ensuring planned engineering activities are efficiently carried out, with particular attention being given to the planning and control of labour resources and storage, control, and utilisation of materials Vs budget\n, • Able to interpret and negotiate customer requirements while directing engineering teams to maximise standardisation and design reuse\n\nSkills required\n\n, • Experienced in Design for Manufacture and Design for Test best practice\n, • Demonstrates evidence of people leadership and development for multi-disciplinary engineering teams in a high technology development environment\n, • Experience in spacecraft engineering, with a working knowledge of space manufacturing practices and methods\n, • Track record with instilling standard and efficient engineering processes and/or improvement projects\n, • Strategic thinking and direction for functional area\n, • Financial and commercial acumen\n, • KPI Setting, delivery and management\n, • Critical thinking and problem solving with the ability to manage risk\n, • People Leadership skills\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Competent IT skills including Microsoft software\n, • Proficient in English, both verbally and written\n, • Understanding of space preferred, or highly accredited sector such as Defence/Aerospace\n

You will help to work as part of the local team and as directed by the Head Teacher to supervise children during breakfast time in the school grounds, assisting with their welfare and promoting positive conduct in line with council policy and procedures. You will also be responsible for cleaning tab