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Location: Harwell, Quad Two, 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 that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s 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. 2026 Mechanical Engineering Graduate Start Date: 07 September 2026 Salary: £34,000 per annum Location: Harwell Employee type: Permanent Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Are you passionate about engineering? Do you find space exciting? Do you have an inquisitive mind? Do you want to be part of a Graduate Programme that will develop and challenge you, in one of the most demanding engineering industries? If so, then look no further… What the role has to offer • The opportunity to work on exciting projects and technology within Thales Alenia Space focussed on the development of propulsion systems for spacecraft, • Development, support and mentoring from our experienced Engineering team The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and analysis of advanced propulsion systems for space applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers space modules and satellite missions. In conjunction with Thales in the UK, this is an exciting engineering graduate programme designed to create the next generation of engineers and leaders for the business. We are looking for people with a passion for engineering combined with an inquisitive mind and an ability to deliver on commitments. If you are looking for a broad learning experience, Thales will offer you extensive development and challenges, and support you with a unique level of exposure within our business so that you can drive your career progression at the rate right for you. Graduate Programme: This a 3 year programme within the Thales Alenia Space Engineering team. You will be assigned to projects where you will work with and be supported by other engineers to develop and deliver engineering solutions to meet the needs of our customers. Key Responsibilities: • Assist the design, development, and analysis of mechanical components and subsystems for chemical and/or electrical propulsion systems, • Conduct engineering calculations, simulations, and modelling for thermal and structural aspects relevant to propulsion hardware, • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, • Prepare technical documentation, test reports, and design reviews, • Contribute to problem-solving and design improvements based on test results and analysis, • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality protocols Requirements: You will have gained or be on track to achieve a Bachelors degree in a STEM Subject in one of the following subject areas: • Aerospace engineering, • Mechanical and thermal engineering for aerospace, • Systems engineering, • Physics Please note that Graduate Development Programme (GDP) activities take place during the working week but may require the investment of some personal time for travel and follow-up activities. You may have the opportunity to travel to Thales and non-Thales sites throughout the UK when participating in GDP activities. Benefits • 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays), • Company Pension, • Health Care Cash Plan, • Life Insurance, • Discount Portal, • Performance-related pay uplifts Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Monday 5 January 2026, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2026 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Recruitment Process: For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit ___. Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, all of our roles are subject to security restrictions. All successful candidates must possess the permanent right to work in the UK, and will be required to go through Government security clearance at BPSS Level and to obtain full Security Clearance (SC) in line with the United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) requirements below, prior to starting with us. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. 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. As part of the vetting process you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, eligibility to work in the UK, time spent abroad over the last 5 years, as well as employment and / or educational history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - ___ For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. 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 ___ for mid to senior roles, or the ___ for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

Ready for the career upgrade that's years away at your current firm? Ready for empowerment - a say in your law firm? Ready to take a bigger slice of the profit, you've helped build? Ready for law, the Hedges way? If you are looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits, we'd love to talk. Let's keep things relaxed with an informal and completely confidential virtual coffee to see where we can take this. We look forward to chatting. Part-time / Flexible / 4 Day Week Supported —---------------- Life in many law firms can mean long hours, undue pressure, and little balance, but not at Hedges. As an employee-owned firm, we put people first, creating a supportive culture where wellbeing and collaboration sit alongside excellence. Join us as Head of Family Team, and you'll find your expertise valued, your growth encouraged, and your career thriving without sacrificing what matters most. We know the challenges that face most Solicitors in-practice which is why we transformed the outdated model of legal services by putting ownership in the hands of those who deliver them. At Hedges Law , every case, every client and every decision is powered by people who are personally invested in long-term success. As one of the first legal firms in the UK to become employee owned, you will be part of this exclusive club and literally own this success. No having to wait around for the ‘Financial Freedom Day', that may never come. From day one you will be: • A share of the business (with NO buy-in) • Empowered (everyone really does have a voice) • Valued • Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients • Set-off at the right pace • Nurtured and developed • Accelerated (faster career progression) • Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig ============================ About Hedges Law: We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. Whilst we love and embrace our heritage and history, we've evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, not only can they see what a terrific, friendly bunch we are, BUT that we were also the 'dream team', the mavericks, the leaders in the field, the game-changers: those who kept moving Hedges forward and relevant, making it one of the most beautifully different law firms of its time. The Role at a Glance: Head of Team, Family Solicitor Wallingford/Oxford/Chipping Norton/ hybrid £120,000 Plus Bonus, Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits Reporting to: Directors Your Skills: Best-in-class Family-Law advice. Professional support to the team members and delivering legal services to our high net worth clients. The legal role will involve advising on all family related matters, including divorce and separation, children disputes, financial remedy claims, pre- and post-nuptial settlements, domestic violence, cohabitation matters, ToLATA claims, domestic violence, surrogacy and adoption, etc. Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture Structure: Limited company. Part Employee Owned (1 of only 35 such law firms in the country) Team Size: 50 awesome ‘Hedgeholders' About You: • Qualified Solicitor with significant legal experience and a high level of proven competency in the family law field. Specifically, experience in the high net worth financial remedy claims and contested proceedings is essential. • A solid billing history & clean claims record • Able to deliver high quality legal services with outstanding client care • Extremely organised and possess great time management skills • Warm & personable • Always seeking continued learning and self-development • Excellent IT skills and have strong desire to learn new ways of working • Positive, optimistic, hardworking and possess a can-do attitude • Able to embrace team working and have a keenness to help colleagues • Professional in appearance • Ability to contribute to marketing and business growth Loved by other ‘Hedgeholders' • People-focused culture that empowers you to LOVE work • A supportive team • Best-in-class tech (Actionstep) to make your life easier • Career growth without barriers • An incredible eclectic mix of Interesting, creative, affluent and uber-successful HNW clients • Hand-built invested team who win and succeed together • City-quality legal work set against the backdrop of Oxfordshire & the Cotswolds Benefits: • 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays dependent on position • Life Insurance • Flu Vouchers • Company pension • Profit sharing (Employee Ownership) • Salary Sacrifice • Paperless Technology: to make your life easier • Coaching and Personal Development • Culture: Inspiring working environment with people-focused culture • High Pedigree Team At Hedges, this isn't just another role - it's your opportunity to lead, to shape, and to truly own your future. We've reimagined what a career in law can look like: where excellence is matched with balance, where ambition meets genuine reward, and where your voice carries real weight. If you're ready to escape the limits of traditional firms and step into a culture that champions innovation, ownership, and people-first values, then your next chapter starts here. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR. TPBN1_UKTJ

Courier Pertemps are looking for Couriers to work for a prestigious company based in Abingdon! Temp to Perm for the right candidate Work will relocate to Swindon in Feb 2026 Your day to day duties will include: - Completing 60+ deliveries (plus collections) on a daily basis - Vehicle checks - Loading/unloading your vehicle - Navigating around local and home counties To be considered for this Courier role, you will need the following experience: - Valid UK Licence (Preferably Clean) - Good local, geographical knowledge - Multi Drop experience in a similar role - Effective communication and customer service skills Basic pay rate is £14.25 per hour. Overtime is paid after 45 hours per week at £21.38 per hour. A five year checkable work history will need to be provided before the assignment can start as well as aviation security vetting to be completed. Work will be subject to passing a DBS Check. This is a long-term assignment with the possibility of full-time contracts being offered to top performing drivers If you are interested in applying to this Courier role, please apply now! TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Funeral Director Location: Oliver and James Funeral Directors, Abingdon Job Type: Full-time, permanent Salary: £29,638.00 per annum We're looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at our Oliver and James Funeral Directors, Abingdon. You'll oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life's most challenging moments. As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, you'll also play an essential role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships. Why This Role Matters... This role requires expert knowledge of funeral processes, care of the deceased, and legal and regulatory requirements, as well as a deep respect for individuals' cultural and religious beliefs. You'll coordinate teams with care, take accountability for delivering services to the highest standard, and lead by example every day. Your Impact and Responsibilities... As a Funeral Director, you are a calm, confident presence at the heart of our funeral care. You'll support families through one of the most emotional experiences of their lives, helping them feel informed, respected, and cared for. From the first meeting to the day of the funeral and beyond, you'll guide them through their options with clarity and compassion, supporting aftercare, ashes, memorialisation and funeral plans. As a Funeral Director, you will: Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail Run pre-funeral briefings to ensure everything is clearly understood and well-coordinated Offer a consultative approach - helping families explore available options and understand what's possible Collaborate with arrangers, specialists, FDs and care teams Support the team in managing the diary, resources and records Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members, sharing learning, and taking part in training and development Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent - build relationships with care homes, celebrants and local religious and ethnic groups. Act as a liaison with service and client delivery to ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination. Skills and Knowledge... We're looking for someone with/is: Previous experience leading funerals, working with the deceased and supporting families In-depth knowledge of funeral processes, legal and regulatory requirements Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing Able to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call A Full UK Driving Licence (essential) What We Offer... Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. What are the next steps? If this sounds like the next step in your career and you're ready to support families and lead with professionalism, hit the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. Here to help, whenever you need. FCA Statement The FCA regulates us so that some roles may be subject to background checks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; therefore, we recommend submitting your application early. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Funeral Director Location: Oliver and James Funeral Directors, Abingdon Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week, 12-month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £29,644 per annum Were looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at Oliver and James.Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.Youll oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of lifes most challenging moments.As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, youll also play an important role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships.Why This Role Matters At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care.Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured every step of the way.The Role As a Funeral Director, youll lead on the day of the funeral, coordinating teams and managing all aspects of service delivery.You will act as a guide for families, a leader to colleagues, and a representative of Dignitys values within your community.As a representative of both your local branch and the wider Dignity Group, youll help maintain our trusted presence in the community.Key Responsibilities: Lead and conduct funeral services in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner Support families with empathy and guidance throughout the funeral process Coordinate with arrangers, operatives, ministers/celebrants, and venues to ensure smooth execution of services Ensure funeral vehicles, staff, and ceremonial elements are prepared and meet required standards Oversee funeral logistics on the day, including timings, team direction, and venue setup Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent Uphold health and safety, compliance, and professional standards at all times About You Were looking for someone who: Experienced in funeral service operations and conducting funerals Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased in varying circumstances Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential) Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call duties as required What We Offer A meaningful role supporting families when they need it most Full training and development, including Funeral Plan Consultancy Uniform and all necessary equipment provided 30- 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Company pension, employee assistance programme, and life assurance We wouldnt be able to provide this essential service without our people.If youd like to be part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care- wed love to hear from you.What are the next steps? If this sounds like the next step in your career and youre ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the apply button.A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.About Us We are Dignity, one of the UKs oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria.From launching the UKs first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism.Now we are building the UKs leading end of life company.As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the countrys largest will writer and one of the UKs top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well.Today we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end of life care.Here to help, whenever you need.FCA Statement Were regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work.Whoever you are, wherever youre from, and whatever your life looks like, wed love to hear from you.And if theres anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173