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How You'll Support Our Mission ESO's teams are growing, and our software is in demand globally by firefighters, paramedics, hospitals and governments. To meet this demand, we are continuing to build an industry-leading cyber security team in Belfast to protect our customers and data from a variety of fast moving and constantly evolving threats. We are looking for a Senior Vulnerability Manager to join our Belfast and US teams, to work alongside our IT, Fire, Hospital and EMS Engineering teams, who need assistance to secure our mission-critical applications. These applications are used to help our customers go about their daily job of protecting their communities and saving lives. You will be working across our entire estate to lead in identifying, evaluating and prioritising vulnerabilities across a diverse range of technologies and contexts. Domains will include software development and dependency-based vulnerabilities, operating system and enterprise application vulnerabilities, penetration test findings and automated scan results from various in-house tooling. We want our colleagues throughout ESO to operate securely, but with a high degree of autonomy and minimal security constraints; we're therefore building out the use of automation around controls, approvals and governance to facilitate this. You will be part of a high functioning, motivated and forward-thinking team. You have the chance to join a growing and passionate team, working on critical products, whilst being supported with training opportunities and mentoring. Joining our team will be an amazing and truly rewarding experience. What You'll Be Doing the day to day Prioritisation of vulnerabilities across the organisation taking a risk-based approach to priority, and being across vendor and community disclosures, 0days, threat intelligence and credible information sources to assist in protecting our environment. Managing and measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs) related to scan coverage, vulnerability and exception counts, across our various platforms. Identifying and resolving gaps related to scanning, vulnerability remediation, and reporting issues. Reviewing and managing vulnerability and patching exception requests from a risk perspective and provide advice to application and asset owners. Coordinating, scoping and managing penetration tests of key systems globally. Coordinating time-sensitive vulnerability response to remediate the highest criticality vulnerabilities across systems. Leading campaigns to systematically and strategically reduce business risk by closing open vulnerabilities with the help of application owners, asset owners, and support groups. Producing informative, easy-to-understand and useful dashboards and metrics. Helping ESO colleagues get answers to security questions and be a key part of our cyber security team, with tangible impact on the security of our people and systems. Respond to security and compliance issues generated via analysis or automated tools. Work collaboratively cross-team, to impart your expertise across the organisation. Be in the detail, working shoulder-to-shoulder with our technology teams. Who You Are - some of the essential things required to be successful in the role 3+ years' experience in IT or security, including vulnerability management, IT risk assessment, assurance or control testing processes. Great communication skills to be able to communicate to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to coordinate and influence large groups, including strong planning & project management skills. Good analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to methodically troubleshoot complex issues Your experience should include: Working with hardware, software and vendor vulnerabilities. Establishing policies, procedures and SLAs for vulnerability management and remediation. Working with toolsets for vulnerability management (e.g. Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, Microsoft native), patch management (e.g. Microsoft native, Jamf, NinjaOne) and cloud-specific (e.g. Defender product suite, CrowdStrike). You should also have a passion for what you do and understand how your work impacts ESO's success. Who You Are it's desirable if you have any of the following Enterprise vulnerability management experience to include patch management and remediation activities in a large company. Experience in the implementation, reporting from and management of Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) and Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tooling in a large enterprise environment. Experience with CMDB / asset management tooling and implementations. Experience with code repositories and management in general, including GitHub and BitBucket, as well as tool integration into associated build / CI/CD pipelines. Benefits & Perks! You will have fantastic benefits at ESO including but not limited to; Life insurance (4 x base salary) Income protection insurance A generous pension contribution Private medical insurance including optical and dental A health cash plan Modern City Centre office and a flexible hybrid working policy AwardCo Recognition Program Enhanced paternity leave and pay, enhanced adoptive pay, enhanced maternity pay - 12 weeks full pay after 6 months' service. Enhanced short and long-term sick pay 25 days holiday which increases year on year until you reach 5 years of service + 14 additional days About ESO ESO is a fast-paced, growing data, technology and research company passionate about improving community health and safety through the power of data. We pioneer innovative, user-friendly software to meet the changing needs of today's EMS agencies, fire departments, and hospitals. We're small enough to be nimble and fun, but big enough to be a great place to work. We serve thousands of customers out of our offices across the US, Canada and Northern Ireland. Are you ready to Make a Difference? ESO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at ESO regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor. Our Equal Opportunity Statement of Policy for Northern Ireland is available on request. Applicant Privacy Notice please click here to review the privacy policy which details how your data is collected, used and protected.

Why join the ASCERT team? 28 Days Annual Leave plus 11 Bank/Public Holidays Christmas Shopping Day Time off for Mental Health Awareness Time off in Lieu Policy Hybrid Working Options Investors in People GOLD employer Ongoing training & study opportunities Competitive Pension contributions from ASCER

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Title: Business Unit Cyber Security Design Authority Location: The ideal location would be Crawley, although other Thales sites might be taken into consideration for the right applicant, noting a need for regular travel to Crawley. We can offer a hybrid approach to office and remote working. Circa. 40% remote but will need to be flexible to travel around the numerous Thales & Customer facilities/locations. Core Terms of Reference (ToR): List core activities here that the role will be required to conduct & deliver Act in capacity as the Cyber Design Authority (DA) across the Thales Business Line (BL) Programme covering Core, Low & High team activities, services & deliverables with a direct reporting line to the UK Head of Cyber and BL Technical Director. Ensure adherence to and intelligent application of Thales UK Cyber Engineering Governance and processes across all BL activities. Support cybersecurity maturity development of BL, including cybersecurity knowledge transfer and upskilling to senior BL staff. Assess and assure cybersecurity aspects of products and solutions through life. This includes, but is no limited to, assessing key cybersecurity approach, the cyber engineering artefacts and the overall security case. Provide guidance on the applicable Policies & Standards required for the relevant industrial applications. Evaluation and guidance for technology selection and the impact to security / cyber risks. Key Skills: List key skills required for the role here: Able to operate in multi stakeholder environments with the ability to influence to ensure right outcomes are reached. Able to select and follow structured processes to identify threats, vulnerabilities, assess exposure and identify & mitigate security risks. Ability to guide teams to take systems through formal assurance and acceptance including working with customer organisations and 3rd parties. Ability to apply secure by design approach through engineering lifecycle and in service. Ability to understand where and how key cybersecurity technologies are applied, the fundamentals behind the technology and the ability to assess suitability of candidate products. Ability to articulate (and distinguish between) cyber security and cyber resilience approaches. Experience: 5 years + in senior Cyber Security Engineering roles. Proven experience of guiding complex projects through security risks and mitigation activities. Working with external partners and accreditation bodies. Experience of applying cybersecurity to OT, IOT and/or embedded environments. Qualifications: Engineering degree or equivalent in an appropriate field. Desirable: CISSP Accreditation CCP Architect SABSA Chartered Security Arch Foundation & Practitioner IEng/CEng Behaviours & Motivation/Aptitude : Enthusiastic about the way in which Cybersecurity & Trust will make the world a safer place. Possess a desire to expand knowledge and continually acquire new knowledge & skills required for the job & personal growth. Connects at a deep level with others; is a trusted adviser to top stakeholders; develops and maintains a network of influential players in the industry critical to Thaless future success. Makes timely, high-impact, high-quality decisions in uncertain and ambiguous contexts; sees these through to completion. This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK ( #LI-VJ1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Core Benefits: Healthcare Cash Plan, Gain share Incentive Plan, Notable Pension Contribution and 27 days holiday per year plus one additional company day Location: Belfast (Hybrid working) Term: Permanent Were looking for a Tactical Buyer to support our Integrated Airspace-protection Systems business unit (IAS) in Belfast. This is an exciting opportunity with responsibility for ensuring that the materials Thales procures are of the required specification, giving consideration to quality, delivery, price and other contractual conditions. As a Tactical Buyer you will be responsible for a personal purchasing budget of up to £1M equating to the management of approximately 400 purchase parts and will have authority to negotiate and approve individual Purchase Orders (PO) and sub-contracts up to £15,000. You will be required to support the negotiation, financial and contractual control of purchases and the implementation of the systems and processes required to successfully manage them. The ideal candidate will be an experienced manufacturing buyer with working knowledge of ERP systems and demonstrable experience of influencing and negotiating. Key responsibilities and Accountabilities: Generate and issue Purchase Orders (POs) utilising the Thales ERP and procurement systems Sign and approve purchase orders within Delegation of Authority Limits Coordinate all invoice and account queries relating to purchase orders to assist the orderly flow of cash Negotiate purchase pricing and terms and conditions Support the assessment and appraisal of new and existing suppliers Work with wider global Thales Procurement community to ensure the best Procurement solution is found for material requirements. Issue Request for Quotations (RFQs) in support of Programme and Bid requirements Interface with relevant internal functions and stakeholders to ensure requirements are met. Determine and manage the export control status of incoming material Support the preparation and management of business reviews with relevant suppliers Capture, develop and improve supplier performance Comply with Thales processes within the procurement function Technical Skills and Experience: Experience in a Manufacturing Buyer role or other relevant purchasing experience Experience of using an ERP system General commercial knowledge Knowledge of Microsoft packages including Outlook, Word and Excel is essential Ability to demonstrate influencing and negotiation skills and be able to communicate effectively across all levels of the business MCIPS or equivalent qualifications is desirable but a commitment to work towards MCIPs is essential #LI-SW1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Job ref: RF-2510-21 Location: Belfast - Mount Charles Group Quantity of Posts Available: 1 Salary: £16.50 per hour Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Mobile Cook to join our team at Mount Charles Group - covering the Belfast and Greater Belfast Region. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: 40 hours per week. Five days out of seven Mobile Chef to cover units in the Belfast and Greater Belfast areas Rewards: 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata) Company Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service Career Development and Training Uniform Provided Company Events The Role: Reporting to the Operations Manager Planning, Preparation, and presentation of all meals served at the required time, adhering to the service level agreement and to the client, customer and Company satisfaction Adhering to special dietary requirements, paying particular attention to allergens Assist to control and monitor financial performance of the unit to pre budgeted targets Purchasing and stock control in accordance with company suppliers Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the unit to required standards Ensuring completion of due diligence records in line with Food safety policies Preparation of any hospitality catering as required, some of which may occur outside of normal working hours Take all necessary steps to ensure maximum security of the kitchen, store, office, safe and monies and any other areas under Mount Charles control To attend meetings or training courses as requested Preparation of Buffets and Hospitality Working as part of the team to maintain and deliver excellent customer service The Person: Minimum Level 2 award in Food Safety and Catering or equivalent. Full driving license and a method of transport Good communications skills Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices Strong customer service skills High levels of personal hygiene and appearance The ability to prioritise and have an eye for detail The ability to demonstrate great teamwork skills Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note, the successful applicant's offer will be subject to Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement in role. Mount Charles Group has a policy on the Recruitment of Exoffenders, a copy of which is available upon request. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE-GREAT FUTURE To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Closing date: Mon 10 November 2025

Job Ref: Ref-28625 Location: South Belfast Employment: Full-Time Permanent Closing Date: 10 November 2025 12:00 pm Outlet Manager Reports to: Regional Sales Manager Direct Reports: Sales Advisors, Senior Sales Advisors Purpose To provide the best possible service to customers, thereby maximizing sales and profit To control and operate the store in accordance with company instructions, policies and procedures in order to minimize operating costs and maximise profits To ensure the staff employed at the store carry out duties effectively and in accordance with the job profile and company policy and procedures Responsibilities Customer Relations / Selling Skills - Promotes a professional and quality level of customer service to existing and new customers; assesses and satisfies customers needs and queries / problems; identifies and maximizes selling opportunities; ensures staff give the required level of customer service; actively achieves Company KPIs Commercial and Business Acumen - Proactively seeks opportunities for increased business; awareness of competition; supports new directions and initiatives; creative presentation ability of company products Leadership / Taking Responsibility - Accountable for the day-to-day running of the store and management of staff; ensures full adherence to company policy and procedures in all areas including customer relations, housekeeping, merchandising and display, security of premises, cash and stock, and administration; leads by example; uses authority when necessary Legislation - Ensures the correct implementation of any legislation affecting the business (health and safety, licensing, trading standards) Organisation and Planning - Plans, prioritises and organises work to optimize the use of resources and meet deadlines; schedules events / tasks and delegates effectively to staff; plans and introduces contingencies as required Maximises Resources - Operates store in accordance with agreed targets and budgets in relation to sales, stock loss, stock levels, man hours and operating costs Quality Emphasis - Committed to setting and maintaining high store and personal standards, with excellent merchandising skills Motivating Others - Encourages team effort, builds cohesion and maintains motivation Staff Training and Development - Understands and delivers training and development needs of team members; gains willing cooperation; gives regular feedback to team; appraises performance; encourages open communication and is constructive when confronting individuals Effective Administration - Accurately adheres to company administration systems regarding cash, stock, payroll and marketing; adopts a systematic and organized approach; checks standards of accuracy; follows written and verbal instructions to company standards and accountable for all communication within the store Problem Solving - Anticipates and identifies problems; uses analytical and investigative skills in problem solving and proposes solutions / evaluates alternatives; takes action to resolve problems in accordance with company needs Any other duties relevant and related to the post Qualifications Essential Good standard of education to include 5 GCSEs with English Language and Maths or equivalent (Grade C or above) OR 1 year previous supervisory or management experience in a retail or customer focused environment Must be committed to successfully completing WSET Level 3 Award in Wines and Spirits Desirable WSET Level 2 Award in Wines and Spirits NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification that relates to the retail industry Skills and Experience Essential Minimum of 1 year experience in a customer focused environment Excellent standard of dress and appearance Communication skills - A proven ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels, both internally and externally; appreciates the target audience, selects appropriate style and content and demonstrates good written, verbal, and listening skills Customer focused - maintains a professional level of customer service at all times; identifies accurately the needs of internal and external customers and works to exceed the customer's expectations by delivering a high quality service Personal drive and a pleasant, positive, and enthusiastic, 'can-do' attitude, demonstrating an appropriate level of motivation A good team player with the ability to lead and work in a team environment A valid driving license plus access to a car Desirable 1 year previous supervisory or management experience in a retail or customer focused environment Interest and / or knowledge of wine Main Points of Contact Customers Sales Advisors/ Regional Sales Developer / Regional Sales Manager / General Manager Marketing / Payroll / Stock / Cash Departments Distribution / Maintenance Personnel Other Relevant Information Must be age 18 or over Flexible approach to the needs of the business essential - must be able to work: A full shift on a Friday and Saturday, one of which must be to close of business A minimum of 2 evenings per week, inclusive of a Friday or Saturday (and not including Sundays) to close of business You are not assigned to a particular store and may be required to work in or transfer to another store within a reasonable travelling distance Full, valid driving licence desirable #NIJobs To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. 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Job ref: RF-2510-28 Location: Belfast North Belfast Quantity of Posts Available: 1 Salary: £14.00 per hour Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our team based at Inchmarlo Prep School This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. Working Pattern: 27.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 2.30pm Term time position Rewards: 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata) Company Pension Career Development & Training Access to Voluntary Private Healthcare Scheme Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service Uniform Provided Company Events The Role: Assisting in the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchens to ensure a consistent reputation for food quality is always maintained.. Ensuring the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food is always to the highest standard. To ensure quality standards and procedures are fully understood and implemented, and daily checking procedures are fully applied. To ensure company policies relating to stock control and stock ordering are implemented and monitored. To ensure a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company policies and procedures. Updating HACCP records. To ensure the security of kitchen and storage areas is maintained at all times. To promote and contribute to a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect. Any other reasonable requests made by Unit Manager. The Person: Must be able to work alternate weekends Experience in a similar role Food Hygiene Level 3 qualified Leads by example and lives our values. Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation. Self-motivated, working independently and on own initiative. Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude. Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group. Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below. Closing date: Fri 14 November 2025

Description At System C, we create software that helps drive 21st century health and social care in the UK. Using leading-edge technology and data, our systems are trusted by hundreds of health and social care organisations, our work impacts millions of lives every day. What we do matters. We are looking for a clinically experienced Pre-sales specialist who delivers high-impact demonstrations and proposal support to NHS customers. This role blends clinical insight with software fluency to help shape compelling solution stories that align with NHS strategy, workflows, and policy drivers. Key Responsibilities: Lead and deliver tailored product demonstrations to clinicians and NHS stakeholders Translate complex NHS requirements into impactful software narratives Co-create bids, tender responses, and value propositions with the Sales team Support ROI cases and client-specific solution design Prepare demo data, test environments, and customer-specific workflows Build internal capability by sharing NHS workflow knowledge with technical and product teams Contributes to solution shaping across acute, community or cross ICS bids Manages multiple bid opportunities in parallel Write and support high-quality bid responses, including ROI narratives Represent System C at events, exhibitions and client workshops Required Skills: Strong clinical background (Pharmacy) Confident presenter with ability to engage both clinical and executive audiences Knowledge of NHS policy landscape and EPR convergence objectives Skilled in demonstration delivery, objection handling, and bid support Skilled in stakeholder management and proposal development Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage pre-sales cycles and deadlines at pace Experience: Experience delivering software demonstrations in clinical environments Supporting formal bids (PMEs, ITTs, Outline Business Cases) Liaising with Sales, Product, and R&D to close clinical and functional gaps Responding to technical questions with credible, patient-centred use cases

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom Thales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and thats why we offer you the flexibility to do whats important to you; whether thats part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Would you like to work for a world-renowned department that research, develop and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better and keep us safer? Do you want to be part of a team of leading specialists that are designing solutions that make tomorrow possible, today? Then look no further What the role has to offer: Ability to work with state of the art leading edge technology Working with a highly skilled, dynamic and forward thinking team A growing business with great career opportunities Thales Integrated Airspace-protection Systems (IAS) UK designs and manufactures a range of cutting-edge technologies ranging from air surveillance and mission planning systems to missile and space propulsion systems. With sites in Belfast, Templecombe, Crossgar and Thorney Island the company specialises in lightweight missiles and the integration of weapon systems into various platforms along with the systems to manage and exploit critical mission planning and air surveillance data. As a Senior Systems and Solution Architect, you will be leading a systems team designing state-of-the-art Fire Control and Air Defence Systems that deliver world-class performance to meet our customers needs. Working within an agile multi-discipline team, responsibilities cover the whole product lifecycle from requirements capture and analysis through to defining the system architecture and behaviour and onto building, testing and verifying that the solution meets the customers requirements. The role will require leading a multi-disciplinary engineering team in the design and development process covering one or more of the following activities: Understanding our customer and business needs leading to requirements capture, definition and development. Understanding how the User will deploy the product in order to inform the system design. Defining the system architecture, interfaces, behaviour and flow-down requirements. Developing models and simulations to inform and define the system design, behaviour or performance. Providing technical guidance and leadership in optimising the design through system trades, analyses and prototyping Diagnosing complex system faults found during integration and test. Defining verification activities and assessing evidence to ensure the delivered product is compliant with requirements Capturing the design, decisions and rationale in associated models, specifications and other technical artefacts. Leading the system design through the defined engineering process and design reviews. Working within the project leadership team in delivering the design to time, budget and quality constraints. Perform the role of Design Authority on a project, taking ownership of the solution. Provide coaching and mentoring to other team members and share knowledge within the wider systems team. About you: You will have significant experience in designing systems as well as: Demonstrated leadership experience, Demonstrated experience as an Architect or similar role, Experience in requirements capture and product specification. Strong knowledge of defence systems such as C2, Fire Control, Sensors, Effectors etc. Demonstrated experience in defining system architectures, interfaces and behaviours Ability to design for Non-functional, EMC, Environmental, Eco, Security & Safety Requirements Ability to design for the appropriate Legislative and Regulatory requirements Familiarity with defence standard requirements and common interface protocols Proficient in system design processes, methods and tools Knowledge of modelling methods (SysML etc) and Defence Architectural Frameworks (e.g. MODAF etc ) Solid understanding of the Systems, Hardware and Software engineering lifecycles Excellent analytical skills with proven capability to shape solutions out of complexity Excellent communications skills able to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Self-motivated, innovative and with a can-do and lead by example attitude Qualifications & Skills required Essential Bachelor Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject Experience in the following system design activities: Establishing requirements to drive design Designing a system to meet defined requirements Development of a System Architecture Utilising architecture methodology to describe a system to other functions. Building, integrating and/or testing a system to meet defined requirements Critical thinking & decision making skills. Problem solving and innovation skills. Effective written and verbal communicate skills. Delivery of projects, including overcoming barriers and making things happen. Working within a multi-disciplinary team under pressure. Desirable Post-Graduate degree in an engineering discipline Chartered Engineer or working towards professional accreditation Knowledge of Air Defence Systems and Technologies #LI-CA1 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Public Affairs Senior Client Executive Company: Open Strategic Communications (Open) Position: Senior Client Executive Salary: Up to £30k (Senior Client Executive) Do you want a career in PR and Public Affairs that makes a difference? Do you want a career dedicated to helping people, supporting communities, and growing the local economy? If so, please read on. As one of Northern Ireland’s leading PR and Public Affairs agencies, Open has had a busy few years of delivering continuous growth, and we want someone like you to join our team and help us all grow further. In recent years we have helped with the delivery of a £1billion investment package for NI, the development of hundreds of social houses being built, and millions in funding for those in need and to help improve the quality of life for many people. We have supported clients from Wall Street to every High Street in Northern Ireland and we are proud of our work, our clients, and our team. If successful, you’ll be working with a great team of colleagues and a fantastic bunch of clients. Moreover, you’ll be well rewarded with a salary above market average and a very generous benefits package. We help our clients win awards, lead debates, change policy and support them in innovating and investing for the betterment of Northern Ireland. About Us: Open was established in 2020 and had previously been Weber Shandwick in Northern Ireland, one of the world’s largest PR and communications agencies. We remain as their partners but are now independently owned. The business has over 25 years presence in Northern Ireland and Open is the local partner to the global network, retaining our world class links and skillsets. As an agency, we work across a broad range of sectors and clients providing PR, Public Affairs, Digital Communications and Crisis Management support so flexibility is key, alongside a strong teamwork ethos. Our client list includes some of NI’s leading brands, including Belfast International Airport, the International Fund for Ireland, Power NI, Kinecx Energy, firmus energy Supply, Energia, Pinsent Masons, Dairy Council NI, Choice Housing, Action Mental Health, Bio Capital, and many others. We work across sectors from energy to sport, aviation to housing, community to finance, education to professional services, tourism, and environment. We work with sector leaders and support a range of high-profile businesses and organisations. Open is the only NI agency with a dedicated sustainability unit. About you: We are looking for a Client Executive to deliver impactful communications for our clients. What you’ll be doing: • You’ll be supporting client accounts and taking appropriate and timely action to ensure expected outcomes are met., • Working alongside the Management Team to develop and implement Public Affairs (political engagement) plans for clients and strategically assist with engaging with elected representatives., • Monitoring the NI Assembly, Irish and UK parliaments and delivering political reports., • Building a strong understanding of the NI, UK & Irish Governments and political sector. What experience you’ll need to apply: • Senior Client Executive: minimum 18 months experience working in a Policy or Public Affairs environment supporting and implementing campaigns and engaging with elected representatives., • An interest in news, current affairs and NI politics and Government, • Self-motivation and commitment to deliver results-focused communications for clients. What you’ll get in return: The benefits we offer focus on a better balance between work and personal life, rewarding all our dedicated employees, rejuvenating health, body and mind and career development. We understand that our people are what makes us and below is just a snapshot of the extensive benefits package we provide to support you: • Above market average salary – dependent on experience, • Friendly, caring, and supportive working environment, • Career development and training, • Holiday Entitlement – 24 days per year, increasing by one day per year after two years of service (up to a maximum of 30 days per holiday year), • Birthday Day off, • Volunteering support, • Work mobile phone to keep your personal and professional life separate, • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption benefits, • Life Assurance, • Pension Contributions, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Social events How to apply? Please submit your CV to Open’s Managing Director, Ross Williamson via with Client Executive Application in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We have a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, socio-economic status, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, neuro divergence, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. Whether you’re just getting your foot in the door, or you are an experienced employee whose life circumstances are shifting, we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the world we want to live in and are therefore flexible to accommodate each individual’s needs as best as we can. Open Strategic Communications 2b, City Exchange Building 11-13 Gloucester Street Belfast BT1 4LS

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