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Senior Back End Engineer | £100K | 3 Days Per Week (LDN) | UK's Fastest Growing Sports Platform I am currently working with the fastest go-to platform for sports fans. A centralised home where trusted and passionate supporters can share their voices, insights, and emotions without being drowned out by pundits or fragmented across social media. Their mission is to amplify the perspectives of those who live and breathe the game, and to create a space where genuine fan sentiment drives the conversation. This is a rare opportunity to join the founding team and play a critical role in shaping the technical foundations, scalability, and long-term success of the platform from day one. The role As a Senior Backend Engineer with strong TypeScript expertise, you’ll be responsible for designing, building, and evolving the backend systems that power their fan-focused platform. You’ll work closely with the founding team to architect reliable, scalable services and APIs, making key technical decisions as we grow from an early-stage product into a mature platform. You’ll take ownership of core backend domains, influence engineering standards, and help ensure the platform is secure, performant, and built to scale. Responsibilities • Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs using TypeScript., • Taking ownership of backend architecture, data models, and service boundaries., • Making pragmatic decisions on when to leverage existing tools and services versus building custom solutions., • Working closely with frontend and mobile engineers to design clean, well-documented APIs., • Collaborating with product owners to ensure the product vision is accurately reflected in the technical roadmap and backlog., • Considering performance, scalability, and reliability in every sprint., • Ensuring best practices around security, authentication, authorization, and data protection., • Establishing and promoting backend coding standards, tooling, and development practices., • Contributing to technical strategy discussions and helping shape long-term platform architecture., • Proactively identifying technical risks and opportunities for improvement as the product scales. About you • 5+ years of commercial software engineering experience, with a strong focus on backend development., • Strong TypeScript expertise, ideally in a Node.js backend environment., • Experience designing and building APIs (REST and/or GraphQL)., • Solid understanding of backend architecture patterns, data modelling, and distributed systems., • Experience working with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL) and caching layers., • Comfortable owning systems end-to-end: development, testing, deployment, and monitoring., • Strong communicator who enjoys collaborating, sharing ideas, and giving and receiving feedback., • Opinionated but pragmatic, you care about building the right thing, not just the clever thing., • Experience working in early-stage or fast-moving product teams is a big plus., • Passion for sports is welcome but not required, technical excellence comes first. Remuneration & Benefits -> Up to £100,000 + equity + benefits. -> Work closely with a brilliant, mission-led team. If you want to hear more about the Senior Back End Engineer | £100K | 3 Days Per Week (LDN) | UK's Fastest Growing Sports Platform please apply ASAP with a CV and we will give you a call if we think you are a match! 😊

Our client is a firm member of the Electricity Transmission industry, specialising in strategical investment in offshore electricity transmission systems across Europe. We are looking for an experienced Substation/Transmission engineer, Senior wind turbine technician (with electrical and fault-finding experience) or other related engineer who is familiar with fault finding, electrical systems (high and low voltage) and ideally experience working offshore. KEY TASKS: Principle duties, accountabilities and responsibilities of the Asset Engineer will include: • Management of health, safety, environmental and contractor management, including undertaking audits of the O&M service provider and providing reports to senior management., • Managing and ensuring compliance with business objectives., • Management of outsourced Operations and Maintenance (“O&M”) providers, including where necessary procuring additional services and managing the associated contract., • Identification and mitigation of operational risks., • Ensure work is undertaken in accordance the Asset Management Strategy, identifying trends and providing improvement suggestions where appropriate., • Incident management and review, providing recommendations to senior management for all operational incidents / asset failures., • Reporting and/or assisting in the reporting to lenders, lenders technical advisor insurers, and regulatory authorities etc.; and, • Stakeholder management and representing DTUK with external bodies. QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential: • Degree level education or the equivalent in an engineering (preferably electrical) discipline., • Project management qualification preferred., • Demonstrable experience of electricity transmission technology and a proven knowledge and understanding of all related technologies., • Electrical maintenance and fault-finding experience - ideally in a substation or high voltage system., • Ability to travel in the UK, possibly spending 1 or 2 nights a week away from home., • Project / contractor management skills., • Experience of managing contractors, developing and negotiated contracts from technical and commercial aspects., • Proven asset management ability to develop asset management strategies using condition monitoring and utilising asset databases and reporting tools., • Knowledge and understanding of all key business issues that impact electricity transmission assets., • Proven ability to develop working relationships quickly and effectively within a small team and externally with outsourced service providers., • Excellent written and oral communication skills, articulate, diplomatic but able to “get the job done”; and, • A strong work ethic; the ability to work ‘hands on’ to tight deadlines and be able to deal with competing priorities. Desirable: • Experience of offshore transmission, subsea cables especially their condition monitoring, failure mechanisms and repair techniques., • In-depth knowledge of substation supporting systems, e.g. cranes, heating and ventilation/air-conditioning, fire detection/deluge systems, low voltage distribution systems and uninterruptible power supplies, • Proven in-depth knowledge of electricity regulation and knowledge of NESO., • Experience of major construction contracts and the management thereof., • It would be an advantage to be knowledgeable with regards to safe systems of work and ideally authorised as Senior Authorised Person., • Experience of project financed companies and working with lenders and their advisors; and, • IOSH/NEBOSH qualification.

Engineering Manager / Team Lead (Python Italian Speaking) Remote UK to £90,000 Do you have strong leadership skills combined with a Python software development background and fluent Italian language skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, impactful Engineering Manager role as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence; their platform enables an insurance quote to be made to the consumer within 60 seconds, using just 4 clicks. Your role: As an Engineering Manager you will head-up a small, cross functional team and be responsible for the delivery and technical quality of all features and applications in that area as well as the teams' personal development. You'll guide the definition of the technical roadmap, ensuring that the system complies with software engineering standards for maintainability, reliability, scalability and security; supporting the team to ensure they can deliver on time, managing resources and removing blockers as well as providing training and career development paths to drive continuous improvement. Location / WFH: The company is a big advocate of flexible working and prides itself on DEI; you can work from home anywhere in the UK; you can also work at times that suit you. About you: • You have a strong software engineering background with Python on AWS, data centric development, • You are a technical leader, able to create a culture of software engineering excellence, • You're able to conduct code reviews and provide coaching and mentoring, • You have effective communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence others and explain complex technical information, • You are delivery focused and have experience of managing technical projects, • You have commercial acumen, • You have fluent Italian and English language skills, • You are degree educated in a technical or scientific discipline, Computer Science preferred What's in it for you: • Up to £90,000 salary, • Flexible / remote working including flexible working hours, • Ability to work 30 days from any EU country, • Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks (e.g. LGBTIQA+, Women's Networking group) Apply now to find out more about this Engineering Manager / Team Lead (Python) opportunity.

senior Production Manager ( Multi Sites across the UK ) Home Based Manchester / Sheffield / London / Bristol/ Crawley / Hull / Liverpool Fantastic Salary and benefits ( car / generous bonus / pension / holidays ) Chemical / Petrochemical / Oil&Gas / COMAH / LNG / LPG / Terminal COMAH / Nitrogen Ammonia Refinery What you will enjoy doing • You will lead operations across multiple sites as a key member of the Operations Leadership Team, ensuring customer needs and business objectives are met, • You shall guarantee all site activities are performed safely and effectively, fully compliant with legislative and management system frameworks including Health and Safety at Work Act, COMAH Regulations, COSHH, and ISO standards, • You will drive an active safety agenda, engage with Safety Committees, and foster a culture of zero lost-time accidents and ultimately no accident book entries, • Take responsibility for implementing safety and loss control programs, ensuring high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline across all managed areas, • Furthermore, you will uphold cylinder and product quality conformity by ensuring rigorous quality control checks in line with ISO 9001 procedures and Standards while delivering the highest levels of production and test shop performance across aligned locations, • Additionally, develop strong employee communications and engagement strategies to build a motivated and inclusive workforce, plan and direct maintenance activities to ensure facilities meet output and quality objectives safely and within budget, and ensure operational plant is fit for purpose through proactive maintenance and coordination with internal and external service providers, • Lead the change agenda in safety, growth, service, and quality, sharing best practices to enable replication across sites, while managing costs effectively by setting plans and budgets, actively monitoring monthly performance to achieve forecast targets and reductions What makes you great • Degree in an appropriate engineering or science discipline or HNC /HND min, • NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, • You have comprehensive knowledge of engineering principles, gas production technologies, and pressure systems, and proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance with MHRA, PSSR, COMAH, HAZOP, and ISO standards, • You are an experienced transformational leader with talent development skills, stakeholder engagement expertise, and the ability to operate in unionised environments while driving safety leadership in hazardous gas handling and production optimization, • You will demonstrate resilience under high-pressure environments, clear and persuasive communication skills to align stakeholders with strategic goals, and strong financial acumen with experience in cost control and CAPEX case development and delivery, • Furthermore, you have a track record of implementing lean practices and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize plant and workforce productivity

SC Cleared DevOps Engineer Level: Senior Consultant — £575 p.d Inside Location: UK-wide | Home based, London site visits as required Function: DevOps | Cloud Engineering | AWS Industry: Public Sector About the Role We are working with a leading advisory consulting firm on a high-profile public sector cloud transformation programme. They are seeking two SC Cleared DevOps Engineers to join the team, focusing on designing, implementing, and optimising end-to-end DevOps processes across AWS cloud environments. You will collaborate closely with development, QA, and operations teams to drive automation, scalability, and reliability, while mentoring junior engineers and shaping best practices. What You’ll Be Doing • Lead the design, deployment, and management of scalable AWS Cloud infrastructures., • Develop and implement advanced CI/CD pipelines supporting complex, large-scale solutions., • Collaborate with stakeholders, providing expert technical guidance and influencing architectural decisions., • Automate repetitive tasks, remediate technical debt, and drive continuous improvement initiatives., • Mentor and coach junior engineers, promoting a culture of knowledge sharing and best practice adoption., • Maintain operational excellence through monitoring, log analytics, and observability of cloud environments. Ideal Background • Minimum 8 years experience provisioning and managing AWS Cloud environments, particularly for large-scale, mission-critical systems., • Extensive hands-on experience with Java applications, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS), and CI/CD tools (AWS CodePipeline, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)., • Strong networking, Linux/Windows administration, and cloud security knowledge., • Proven leadership in managing high-pressure technical situations and guiding teams., • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills., • Must hold current SC Clearance. Desirable: AWS certifications, experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef), and understanding of Cloud Landing Zone best practices. What You’ll Receive • Competitive daily rate: £575 inside., • Initial contract of 5 months, with the potential for extension once SC clearance transfers., • Flexible, home-based working with London site visits as required., • Exposure to a high-profile public sector cloud transformation project through a top advisory consulting firm. Who Should Apply This role suits senior DevOps engineers with deep AWS expertise, strong automation and CI/CD experience, and the ability to operate at both strategic and hands-on levels. You will thrive in high-pressure, high-impact public sector environments, and enjoy mentoring others while shaping cloud operations at scale.

Assistant Finance Manager - Hook, RG27 9XA Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. Job Summary The Assistant Finance Manager is key to assisting the Finance Manager in preparing the monthly management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow and Land Bank Reporting) and the supplementary reporting of data and information to the Group. The role is to run controlled finance processes and deliver accurate outputs in a timely manner. The role will deputise for the BU’s Finance Manager (FM) at the business unit level. The individual will have a process improvement mindset/approach. Primary Responsibilities Manage the consolidated monthly close process, ensuring a clean close of all sub-ledgers, interfaces, and accounting judgements, with the general ledger closed by WD3. Prepare and Process month end journals Preparation of monthly management reporting for the BU. Include commentary which explains both YTD and full-year forecast variances from the budget (or forecast), for review by the FM and FD and incorporation in the monthly BUMT Board Report. The analysis will reflect operational understanding. Prepare and Review balance sheet reconciliations, including entries and accounts managed by central teams (e.g. payroll accounting), ensuring that items are correctly analysed and any accounting anomalies are cleared on a timely basis. Highlight issues to the FM during the review Account, forecast and report on cost excesses/ savings NGP Joint venture – Responsible for the production of management accounts and statutory accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, recharges, and preparation of board reporting for the JV. NGP Joint Venture – Liaise with all external and internal agencies on VAT/Tax and company house returns. NGP Joint Venture – Liaise with the commercial team to account for excess and savings. Contribute to the annual budgeting and planning process Explanation and demonstration of the key budget outputs across BU departments, often to a non-financial audience. Ensure Finance Manual procedures are complied with and timely dispensation sought where appropriate. Support Finance Manager with the external and internal audit processes, as well as statutory account preparation as required Engage with the BU teams to ensure TW Group's financial policy and statutory requirements are met and complied with throughout the BU Support the Finance Manager and Finance Director by assisting in the preparation of financial information in an efficient and timely manner Positively contribute to the Finance Leadership team to manage, guide and motivate the Finance team Provide cover for direct reports and peers as required Other Ad hoc projects, processes and procedures as required. Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements Previous industry experience Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA, with prior experience of working as a financial accountant (or external auditor) and management accountant. Good (Strong preferred) working knowledge of MS Office and Excel in particular What we offer at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. Inclusivity Statement As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team. Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role.

Director of Fundraising Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 per annum Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home Join MQ and help transform mental health research. At MQ, we champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by a mental health condition. We strive to create a world where mental illness is better understood, diagnosed, treated and, hopefully someday, prevented. We believe research is the first step towards making that a reality. We connect scientists with supporters, people with lived experience of mental health illnesses, policymakers, and practitioners, so together we can strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illnesses. Supported by our world-class Science Council, MQ funds research globally and works in partnership with leading organisations in the field including Wellcome Trust, the Mental Health Mission, DATAMIND, University of Oxford, Glasgow University and Kings College. In the US, we work through our sister charity the MQ Foundation. What you'll be doing: The Director of Fundraising is a senior, strategic leadership role responsible for driving significant and sustainable growth in income for MQ, with a target of achieving £10 million annual turnover over the next five years. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the postholder will set and deliver an ambitious, data-led fundraising strategy across philanthropy, trusts and foundations, partnerships and other income streams. They will personally steward high-value relationships while building a high-performing, commercially minded fundraising function capable of supporting MQ’s long-term mission. Key Responsibilities: Fundraising Strategy & Income Growth • Develop and deliver MQ’s overall fundraising and income generation strategy, aligned to organisational priorities, • Set clear income targets and KPIs across all fundraising streams, • Personally lead and secure six- and seven-figure gifts, grants and contracts, • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with major donors, funders and partners, • Provide strategic oversight of the fundraising pipeline, ensuring a healthy balance of prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, • Use data, insight and CRM reporting to track performance, forecast income and manage risk, • Identify income concentration risks and develop mitigation strategies, • Own the Fundraising budget, including income forecasting, expenditure control and cost-of-fundraising oversight, • Work closely with the Finance team to ensure accurate income phasing, reporting and financial planning, • Produce regular reports for the CEO, Executive Team and Board on income performance, pipeline health and risks, • Provide strategic leadership and line management to the team, • Build, develop and retain a high-performing, motivated fundraising team, • Foster a collaborative, ambitious and accountable fundraising culture, • Represent MQ at high-level events, conferences and networking opportunities, • Strengthen MQ’s profile with funders, corporates, policymakers and partners, • Work closely with the Board and Science Council to maximise fundraising and partnership opportunities, • Act as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy and decision-making, • Support the CEO with Board engagement, particularly around fundraising strategy and performance, • Ensure fundraising activity complies with all relevant legislation, regulation and best practice We'd love to hear from you, if you have: • Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising or income generation, ideally within the charity, research or mission-driven sector, • Proven track record of delivering substantial income growth and securing high-value gifts, • Experience leading and developing high-performing fundraising teams, • Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting and performance management, • Demonstrable experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships, • Strategic, analytical and data-driven approach to decision-making, • Excellent communication and influencing skills, including at Board and senior stakeholder level, • Strong understanding of the UK research funding or philanthropic landscape, • Knowledge of mental health research and lived-experience-led approaches, • Experience of US philanthropy or international fundraising, • Experience working with Boards, trustees or scientific advisory groups We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube. Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities. We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for. Benefits • Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks., • Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays., • Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable., • Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through our Zurich benefits scheme., • Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months., • Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line., • Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme., • Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%., • Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service., • Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months. Closing date: 22nd February 2026 Please note, we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job. Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check. No agencies please.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Freelance / Interim – Potential Permanent) Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home) Rate: £450–£500 per day (freelance/interim) Permanent Salary (if applicable): £95,000+ depending on experience Start Date: Immediate Sector: Specialist Contractor – Data Centres / Power / Infrastructure The Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor delivering complex, high-value projects. This is a hands-on, delivery-led role suited to a site-grown QS who is comfortable owning packages end-to-end and driving commercial performance. This position is initially offered on a freelance or permanent role for the right individual. Key Responsibilities • Full commercial ownership of work packages from procurement through to final account, • Preparation, ownership and presentation of CVRs, • Proactive management and negotiation of variations both upstream and downstream, • Commercial reporting, forecasting and cost control, • Managing subcontractor accounts, valuations, payments and final accounts, • Strong collaboration with site teams, project managers and clients, • Supporting commercial strategy and driving margin protection and improvement, • Maintaining accurate, timely commercial data – using systems About You • A Senior QS – delivery-focused, commercially astute and decisive, • Proven experience running packages end-to-end on live construction projects, • Strong background working for a specialist contractor or on complex MEP/infrastructure packages, • Confident dealing with subcontractors and senior client stakeholders, • Comfortable challenging, negotiating and standing your ground when required, • Data centre, power or major infrastructure experience is highly desirable, • Pragmatic, commercial and solutions-focused – not a paper pusher What’s on Offer • Competitive day rate of £450–£500 for the right candidate, • Hybrid working model – 3 days in the London office, 2 days from home, • Immediate start on high-profile, technically interesting projects, • A business that values delivery, accountability and commercial leadership

About the job Technical Project Manager Permanent Based in Piccadilly, London (hybrid 3 days in the office / 2 days at home) We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our friendly and dynamic team here at Waterstones in London. You will be helping to lead the continuous delivery of projects on our ecommerce platforms, related digital applications, and services - with a focus on Agile delivery. You will also be supporting cross-functional teams spanning commercial, design, operations and engineering to ensure delivery of transformational projects. This is a role where you will be instrumental in delivering business critical projects and will guide the team through sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, promoting continuous improvement and a shared understanding of goals. You will also review progress and use influencing skills to unblock issues. You will be a resilient and confident project manager and will keep multiple stakeholders informed with clear, regular updates on progress, risks, and delivery timelines. What you will be doing • Champion agile delivery methodology and help build understanding and capability across all teams., • Facilitate cross-functional groups to plan and deliver projects and initiatives., • Bring energy and invention to team meetings such as planning, stand ups, retrospectives and showcases., • Own project delivery plans and being the main point of contact between commercial and technical teams., • Maintain delivery momentum - drive team and set the pace, ensuring teams are working towards delivery commitments., • Coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure there is a clear pipeline of work to be delivered next., • Identify and mitigate risk and blockers to successful delivery., • Manage, monitor and measure workflows to ensure value is delivered early and often, • Work and liaise with third parties., • Track and report regularly on project progress to senior team., • Ability to prioritising time-critical work and deliver to tight deadlines. What we need from you • Experience of championing technical project delivery within a retail, ecommerce or consumer facing business., • Knowledge of Scrum, Kanban and lean methodologies coupled with a deep understanding of the principles of agile and the processes behind effective product delivery., • Effective relationship builder with strong stakeholder management skills., • Strong project management experience, coordinating multiple projects/streams simultaneously., • Excellent verbal and written communication skills., • Ability to interact with technical and non-technical audiences including customers, managers, and subject matter experts. Person Profile • Results driven., • Organised and methodical., • Pragmatic & adaptable., • Collaborative and considered., • Curious and creative., • Approachable and personable., • Resilient and balanced., • Self-motivated., • Proactive Problem solver., • Confident and can establish credibility fast. Why work for Waterstones Waterstones is the cornerstone of bookselling across the UK and Ireland. Joining Waterstones means being an active part in a success story that began in 1982, and books are as popular now as the day we started. Trading across the UK, Ireland and Europe, we are present in over 300 shopping locations, where Waterstones continues to thrive, each year actively pursuing a programme of new bookshop openings. Online at Waterstones.com, we meanwhile mirror the essence of our bookshops, further showcasing the unique enthusiasm and knowledge of our booksellers. If you have the relevant essential experience and you are interested, we would love to hear from you.

Product Validation & Qualification Manager – Greenwich – circa £70,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits What this job is all about We’re looking for a collaborative and technically skilled Product Validation & Qualification Manager to manage a small, talented group of engineers and technicians working on innovative, mission-critical power systems. This role forms part of a succession plan within the R&D organisation, offering the opportunity to take ownership of a critical function while developing towards broader leadership responsibility over time. It combines hands-on technical expertise with people management — shaping, mentoring, and developing a growing team while driving improvements in validation and qualification processes. The role sits within a forward-thinking R&D department where your ideas and leadership will make a visible impact. What’s in It for You Competitive salary and benefits, with flexible hybrid working (up to two days from home). A supportive, inclusive culture that values teamwork and continuous learning. The chance to manage an important function in the design and validation of cutting-edge power systems. A clearly defined development pathway as part of a longer-term succession plan. Genuine opportunities for career development and progression. What You’ll Do Manage, support and develop a multidisciplinary team of around five validation, qualification and test professionals. Define and deliver the product test and qualification strategy, ensuring alignment with engineering and quality standards. Plan and manage resources, priorities and project deliverables in collaboration with design and product teams. Oversee the operation of the R&D test lab, budgets and performance indicators. Promote strong engineering standards and ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, HSE and quality procedures. Remain hands-on — mentoring the team, reviewing test approaches, and supporting product validation directly when needed. Drive continuous improvement, technical discussions and innovation across the team. Provide clear communication and updates to stakeholders, fostering a transparent and collaborative culture. About You Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent experience). Experience in product validation, verification and qualification in a regulated or high-reliability environment. Strong technical understanding of electronics, firmware/software integration and high-voltage or power systems. Familiar with certification standards (HV safety, EMI/EMC, thermal, vibration testing, etc.). Confident managing and coaching teams — encouraging growth, inclusion and shared success. Skilled in communication and cross-functional collaboration. Experience with Quality Management Systems (QMS), PLM tools (e.g. Windchill) and Agile working is an advantage. It Would Be Great If You Also Have Experience in automotive, aerospace, defence, rail or other highly regulated sectors. Knowledge of systems engineering or test automation. Understanding of product certification or cybersecurity compliance. What now… If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV!

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Envertiz Consultancy is hiring on behalf of a well-established GP practice in Chelsea, London. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated healthcare professionals to join a supportive, patient-focused team in one of the citys leading primary care environments. If youre passionate about delivering high-quality care and looking to advance your career, wed love to hear from you. Main Responsibilities • Deliver high-quality, patient-focused care within a busy London GP practice. Working alongside senior clinicians and practice staff, youll support daily operations and contribute to the practices wider service goals., • Maintain strong clinical standards, taking part in governance and quality improvement activities, and ensure compliance with frameworks such as QOF and CQC., • Provide a full range of clinical servicesboth face-to-face and remotecover consultations, triage, results, correspondence, medication reviews, prescriptions, and safeguarding duties. Additional tasks may include home visits, reports, meetings, and participation in the on-call rota (excluding OOH)., • Uphold GMC-aligned professional standards and work with the Practice Manager and clinical leads to enhance patient experience, support performance targets, and contribute to ongoing service development. Requirements • Fully registered with the GMC, included on the NHS performers list, and actively practising in a primary care setting., • MRCGP or equivalent training and experience., • A strong understanding of quality standards and primary care programmessuch as QOF, local and enhanced services, and relevant performance indicatorsis essential, along with accurate clinical coding skills., • Familiarity with commonly used clinical systems, particularly SystmOne or EMIS Web, would be highly advantageous. Interested? Submit your application today. We would love to hear from you!

Paediatric Occupational Therapist Join a multidisciplinary paediatric team where sensory integration sits at the heart of practice. Youll assess and treat children and young people (018) with physical, developmental and social communication difficulties, partnering closely with families and schools to enable meaningful, everyday occupations. Why youll love working for our client... • Structured development: 6-week onboarding plus access to a two-year Sensory Integration training pathway led by the Clinic Director, • Modern, multistorey facility with a strong family-run ethos focused on evidence-based care and collaboration, • Comprehensive benefits: Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 GP access, legal support, fitness & lifestyle discounts, • Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates, • Bonus plan launching from February, linked to client engagement/treatment plans What youll do... • Deliver high-quality assessments and interventions; provide practical home/school recommendations and teletherapy when needed, • Communicate progress clearly to parents/carers; collaborate with SLTs, psychologists, educators and admin, • Contribute to service development through MDT meetings and continuous improvement What youll bring • HCPC-registered Occupational Therapist (BSc/MSc), • Paediatric OT experience (3+ years preferred), • Sensory Integration certificate or strong SI experience, • Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship considered) Employer details • Employment type: Full Time & Part Time opportunities, • Reports to: Director, • Location: Central London (clinic setting), • Schedule: MonFri (9:306:00) or TueSat (Sat 9:004:00), • Part-time one day must be Saturday (non-negotiable), • Salary: Competitive Salary 36,000 - 42,000 Depending on experience Ready to make an impact? Click Apply and submit your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted quickly.

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Root Cause Analyst Job Tenure: Full-time, permanentSalary: CompetitiveCompany Description Ready to join a team thats leading the way in reshaping the future of insurance? Here at esure Group, we are on a mission to revolutionise insurance for good! We’ve been providing Home and Motor Insurance since 2000, with over 2 million customers trusting us to keep them covered through our esure and Sheilas’ Wheels brands. With a bold commitment for digital innovation, were transforming the way the industry operates and putting customers at the heart of everything we do. Having completed our recent multi-year digital transformation, we’re now leveraging advanced technology and data-driven insights alongside exceptional service, to deliver personalised experiences that meet our customers ever-changing needs today and in the future. Job Description What will my role entail? We are looking for a Root Cause Analyst on a 3-6 month fixed term contract. You will support the Claims and Operational areas of the business, and will take the lead on learning lessons from previous customer complaints, Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) decisions, as well guidance and policy provided by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and industry news & trends to address any underlying issues. You will drive improvements in overall customer satisfaction and Regulatory adherence preventing reoccurrence of customer complaints. What will I do in this role? You will reduce customer complaints and highlight potential risks to the business by identifying Regulatory non-adherence, emerging themes or broken processes through effective and thorough root cause analysis and reporting. You will work with our Agile Squads and our Technology and Data Teams to prioritise, recommend, and track solutions to systemic problems. You will understand about additional cost implications, balancing the risks and benefits of their implementation to demonstrate the effectiveness of remedial activities. You will present root cause data and findings to management and customer forums to highlight, discuss, and escalate identified issues when required. You will provide business areas with insight, guidance and recommendations and ensure our Consumer Duty and all Regulatory responsibilities are complied with. Qualifications You are a good fit for the role if you have: Experience in complaint root cause analysis, quality assurance, or process improvement, preferably within financial services Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies, tools, and data analysis techniques. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and identify trends and patterns. Knowledge of the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulatory requirements and standards relevant to complaint management A strong commitment to improving customer satisfaction and experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly and concisely to diverse audiences. A detail-oriented skillset with a focus on accuracy in documenting findings and recommendations. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build collaborative relationships Additional Information What’s in it for you?: Competitive salary that reflects your skills, experience and potential. Discretionary bonus scheme that recognises your hard work and contributions to esure’s success. 28 days annual leave, plus 8 flexible days and the ability to buy and sell further holiday. Our flexible benefits platform is loaded with perks to choose from, so you can build a personal toolkit to support your health, wellbeing, lifestyle, and finances. Company funded private medical insurance for qualifying colleagues. Fantastic discounts on our insurance products! 50% off for yourself and spouse/partner and 10% off for direct family members. We’ll elevate your career with hands-on training, mentoring, access to our exclusive academies, regular career conversations, and expert partner resources. Driving good in the world couldn’t be more important to us. Our colleagues can use 2 volunteering days per year to support their local communities. Join our internal networks and communities to connect, learn, and share ideas with likeminded colleagues. We’re a proud supporter of the ABI’s ‘Make Flexible Work’ campaign and welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. Our hybrid working approach also puts you in the driving seat of how and where you do your best work. And much more; See a full overview of our benefits here Reward and benefits | Esure Group PLC We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We celebrate individuality and create spaces where unique backgrounds and experiences can come together. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, in turn enabling us to better serve our customers, community and build a stronger organisation. Our commitment to inclusion extends to every part of our business, from hiring practices to professional growth opportunities, ensuring equal access and support for all.

Senior Quantity SurveyorLeeds, London, Birmingham, Hybrid Permanent – Full Time Competitive (DOE) Car/ Car Allowance & Flexible Benefits Summary : Freedoms Professional Services team are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based on flexible Hybrid working Home, London or Leeds. Reporting into the Commercial Manager, this role will support the business unit by managing the contractual and financial elements of tenders and projects undertaken within the unit. In addition, the role will include all other activities to enable successful P&L, cash flow and being responsible for the Commercial performance of several frameworks. Providing commercial support and advice to Work Winning and other functions as required. Support the Commercial Manager in preparing the regional management accounts and contributing to Contract Reviews. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Contract management of multiple contracts under NEC3/4, JCT & bespoke contract Proficient in taking off quantities and producing detailed SMM7 Measured Bills using BQ software Measurement and valuations of works for applications, variations and final accounts with both clients and suppliers. Identification & notification of Early Warnings and Compensation Events Ensure all contracts, up and down supply chain, are appropriate and robust Provide Cash Flow Forecasts CVR creation and management Establishment and chair of monthly project reviews Managing the dispute and defects process with the Client and Subcontractors Attend Client progress meetings. Follow procedures for Client work approval Manage invoicing and debts Effective communication with all levels of personnel Supply chain management. Provide innovative ideas and continuous improvement Supporting development of the wider commercial team across Freedom’s Network Services business. Does this sound like a role you have envisaged yourself in? What we’re looking for: Previous experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role - Essential A well-developed understanding of various forms of contract, in particular NEC3/4, with the ability to apply these skills in a practical fashion to live projects - Essential. Experienced in managing the delivery of client services covering a range of civil and structural projects in the power sector, and/or HV electrical projects - Desirable Experience and knowledge of the Transmission and Distribution marketplace, or other relevant Energy sectors - Desirable Experience and knowledge of working within our key client sector markets Why Join Us? At Freedom, we believe in attracting and retaining the best talent by offering great benefits and career progression opportunities, including: Pension with up to 8% employer contribution Private Medical Insurance Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Flexible benefits (e.g., Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Tax-Free Bikes) Ongoing Training & Development Programme Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: Freedom are part of the NG Bailey Group, one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies Progression is something we value and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be LI-CN1LI-HybridFreedom

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