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NPD Technologist Reports to: Head of NPD & Commercial Location: Kent (driving licence required due to location) Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 Love developing products? Passionate about turning big ideas into brilliant launches? This could be the role you've been waiting for. We're looking for an NPD Technologist to help create and launch exciting, high-quality products within the confectionery / sweet category. From early concept work through to full-scale factory production, you'll play a hands-on role at the heart of innovation, bringing products to life in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Role As an NPD Technologist, you'll support and lead development projects across a variety of sweet formats. Working closely with Production, QA, Procurement and Commercial teams, you'll ensure products meet technical, regulatory and commercial requirements while delivering quality and creativity in equal measure. This role is ideal for someone who is creative, technically capable, and enjoys being hands-on in both kitchen and factory environments. What You'll Be Doing Product Development & Innovation Develop and support new confectionery products from concept to launch Create recipes across a range of sweet formats, including filled, coated and inclusion-based products Run kitchen and factory trials, analyse results and drive continuous improvementTechnical & Factory Support Optimise existing products to improve quality, cost, shelf life and efficiency Support scale-up, plant trials and first production runs Maintain accurate formulations, specifications and technical documentationCompliance & Collaboration Ensure products meet legal, food safety and customer requirements Support artwork, labelling and finished product specifications Work cross-functionally to keep projects on track and delivered on time What Success Looks Like NPD projects delivered to time, quality and cost targets Smooth launches and confident factory scale-ups Clear, accurate technical documentation A strong pipeline of innovative, differentiated confectionery products About You You're passionate about food product development, curious by nature, and comfortable rolling up your sleeves. You'll bring: A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or a related discipline Experience in NPD within confectionery or a related sweet category would be preferred! Strong understanding of formulation, ingredient functionality and processing Hands-on experience with factory trials and scale-up Customer facing experience Solid knowledge of food safety, HACCP and relevant legislationYou're also: Creative, practical and detail-focused Comfortable managing multiple projects at pace A strong communicator and collaborative team player Motivated by seeing products go from idea to shelfBonus points for experience with retailer or branded products, sustainability initiatives, allergen management, packaging technologies or continuous improvement. Why Join Us? Be part of a business that values innovation and creativity Work on exciting products from concept through to launch Collaborate with passionate experts across the business See your work make a real impact in the market

Summary: The Graduate Civil Engineer will assist with delivering the technical civil engineering deliverables on above ground and below ground projects, working in conjunction with the Delivery Team and the Lead Civil Engineer, in accordance with the requirements set down by the Lead Civil Engineer. This role will be responsible for providing and ensuring the quality of project deliverables and will assist in the evaluation of the most efficient solutions to project problems. Main responsibilities: To achieve the efficient technical delivery of projects in the discipline. To work within a team to solve difficult problems. To assist with the preparation of technical reports, drawings, calculations including Works and Site Information documentation. To assist with the development of programmes, estimates and contract preparation. To promote the most appropriate Health and Safety Legislation with guidance and supports from the Lead Civil Engineer. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to contribute to successful project delivery. Undertake Continued Professional DevelopmentYou'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree in Civil Engineering Ability to work as a team The ability to influence outcomes and staff who are not necessarily part of the direct function. Good organisational skills and ability to follow procedures to ensure quality is maintained. Excellent technical report writing, editorial skills, and good oral communication.It will be a bonus if you have: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Work experience within an Engineering team or similar functionEmployees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Starting from £27,000

Summary: South East Water is looking for a proactive Highways Support professional to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to play a key role in ensuring the safety, legality, and efficiency of work carried out on our public roads. As the backbone of our administrative team, you will act as the primary point of contact for local authorities and contractors. You will ensure that every repair and installation we undertake meets strict regulatory standards, helping us maintain our reputation for excellence. You will be supported to develop a deep understanding of the New Roads and Street Works Act (1991) and the Traffic Management Act (2004), becoming an expert in the processes that keep our roads safe. Main Responsibilities Financial Administration: Efficiently process incoming invoices and manage recharge invoices for external contractors. Compliance Monitoring: Track, verify, and challenge road defects, Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs), and Section 74 charges to ensure accountability. Data Accuracy: Manage and maintain internal databases and filing systems with a high degree of precision. Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the go-to person for Highway Authorities, utility companies, and internal colleagues. Performance Reporting: Assist in the creation of monthly reports that track team performance and identify areas for improvement.About you We are looking for someone who is ready to learn on the job and take ownership of their work. Strong Foundation: Good standard of secondary education with solid numeracy and literacy skills. IT Savvy: Comfortable with general IT and eager to learn bespoke industry software and data systems. Independent & Organised: You can manage your own workload effectively without constant supervision. Communicator: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to handle inquiries professionally. Problem Solver: You have a sharp eye for detail and the ability to spot discrepancies before they become issues.We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: Up to £26,500 dependant on experience

Roofer Rochester - covering postcode areas across Dartford, Bromley, Croydon and Medway Up to £38,000 plus company van and fuel card Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check Hyde is looking to recruit a Roofer to join our team. Hyde is one of the UK's leading and award-winning providers of affordable homes in London, the South East, and surrounding areas. We provide and manage 50,000 homes to over 100,000 customers. Our ethos is simple: by providing customers with a safe and decent home, we enable them to realise their potential, enjoy their environment, and contribute to their community. As a Roofer at Hyde, you will be working within our property services team to deliver high-quality roofing repairs, maintenance, and installation services for domestic properties. This role will focus on scheduled projects, ensuring excellent service delivery and customer satisfaction while adhering to safety standards. Responsibilities: Conduct planned inspections and assessments of roofs to identify maintenance or replacement needs. Carry out scheduled roofing repairs and installations, ensuring work meets industry standards. Replace or repair roofing materials, including tiles, slates, or flashing, as part of planned works. Apply weatherproofing and protective coatings to enhance roof durability. Maintain a safe and controlled working environment, adhering to all safety procedures. Manage roofing materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring availability for planned projects. Collaborate with the wider maintenance team to ensure smooth delivery of planned works. Skills and Experience Required: Proven experience as a roofer, with a focus on planned works or project-based maintenance. Strong knowledge of roofing materials, installation techniques, and repair methods. Proficiency in the safe use of roofing tools and equipment. Ability to work at heights and in varying weather conditions. Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Valid driving licence and a customer-focused approach. Benefits: A fantastic pension. Life assurance. Great holidays. An award-winning flexible benefits package. Volunteering days. Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We're committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. By fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued, we can better understand the needs of our communities and deliver services that are fair, accessible and impactful. Hyde is a disability confident employer, and we are here to support you with any reasonable adjustments you need throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this advert as soon as a suitable candidate has been identified. TPBN1_UKTJ

Property Clearance Assistant (Removals) Rochester – covering postcode area across Dartford, Bromley, Croydon and Medway £27,000 plus company van (caged) and fuel card Hyde is looking to recruit a Property Clearance Assistant to join our Property Services team. Hyde is one of the UK's leading and award-winning providers of affordable homes across London, the South-East, and surrounding areas. We manage 50,000 homes and provide services to more than 100,000 customers. Our mission is simple – to help people live well by providing a safe, decent home they can afford. As a Property Maintenance Assistant (Clearance) , you'll work across the South Coast, supporting property maintenance by carrying out a range of clearance tasks. This includes house and garden clearances, fly-tip removals, gutter cleaning, and basic void works to help get properties ready for re-letting. Responsibilities Clear vacant properties and communal areas of rubbish, furniture, non-approved fittings, and fly-tipped materials Tidy and clear gardens, removing debris, overgrowth, and hazards Remove waste safely and transport to approved disposal sites using a company vehicle Carry out needle sweeps and undertake minor demolition works (e.g., kitchen/bathroom removal, wallpaper stripping) Maintain tools, complete daily work records, and report progress Engage respectfully with customers and support service improvement efforts Skills and Experience Required Full UK Driving Licence (essential) Previous experience in house and garden clearances, waste removal, or grounds maintenance Physically fit and comfortable working in varied property conditions Strong understanding of health and safety, particularly in void or environmental work Able to work independently and manage your own workload Benefits A fantastic pension Life assurance Generous holiday allowance Award-winning flexible benefits package Paid volunteering days Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We're committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. By fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued, we can better understand the needs of our communities and deliver services that are fair, accessible and impactful. Hyde is a disability confident employer. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. We may close this advert early if we find the right candidate, so don't wait to apply! TPBN1_UKTJ

Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to shape how South East Water champions environmental excellence. As a cornerstone of our regulatory compliance, you will focus on the technical performance and water quality of treatment processes across our Water Treatment Works. Based within the Water Resources department, you will lead the technical heart of the environmental permitting process, acting as the essential bridge between real-world operations and our regulatory commitments. Success in this role thrives on collaboration, requiring you to work hand-in-hand with our Assets and Operations teams while building strong, professional relationships with external regulators. If you prefer the field to a desk, this role offers the perfect balance. You will spend time on-site to gain a first-hand understanding of discharge compliance and Trade Effluent Run to Waste activities as they happen. As our primary technical validator, you will provide the internal expertise needed to challenge assumptions and develop innovative treatment solutions, reducing our reliance on outside consultants. Beyond the day-to-day, your technical insights will guide our long-term strategic planning, helping us navigate emerging water quality challenges like Nitrates and PFAS to safeguard our operational future and the environment we serve. Main responsibilities: Lead the delivery of the technical assessments required for environmental permit applications, ensuring that the underlying science and engineering of water discharge activities are robust and compliant. Conduct regular site visits and inspections at WTWs to gain an in-depth, real-time understanding of discharge performance and ensure treatment solutions work effectively in practice. Provide technical expertise and quantification of risks regarding long-term water quality challenges (e.g., PFAS, Nitrates) to inform the WRMP strategic planning process. Offer expert advice to Assets, Engineering, and Operational teams to validate information provided by other departments and propose alternative treatment solutions where necessary. Coach and mentor junior team members to raise collective technical capability, specifically focusing on the technical data and analysis required to progress environmental permit applications. Act as the primary interface with operational colleagues to ensure regulatory discharge requirements are practical and understood at the site level. Lead technical negotiations with the Environment Agency and other external stakeholders on complex applications or compliance challenges to achieve operationally feasible outcomes. Review all technical documentation associated with permit submissions against Environmental Permitting Regulations to ensure absolute quality and regulatory compliance. Oversee the transition of permit administration to supporting staff, while retaining accountability for the technical integrity of every application. Manage technical input for escalated regulatory investigations or enforcement actions to mitigate reputational damage and restore compliance quickly. Develop new ways of working for the permitting function that drive efficiency and improve the company's overall environmental performance.You'll need: Skills / Qualifications / Experience Degree in a relevant science or engineering subject. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify solutions and critically validate technical information provided by other teams. Ability to amend communication style depending on your audience. Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. The ability to negotiate effectively with both internal stakeholders and external regulators, such as the Environment Agency. A natural ability to coach and mentor team members, supporting their technical development and career progression. A strong understanding of how various water treatment solutions work. Operational knowledge and experience of the water industry's regulatory framework, environmental legislation and policies. Experience in quantifying the consequences of long-term water quality challenges, such as Nitrates and PFAS, particularly regarding their impact on strategic planning (WRMP). Proven experience in a field-based or mobile role, with a focus on visiting and inspecting discharge activities at Water Treatment Works (WTWs). Proven experience in applying for environmental permits. Water industry experience desirableWe want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits.What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: up to £45,000 p.a. (dependent on experience)

Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation." At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility. For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all. Purpose Working with clients, health professionals, service providers and employers, IPS Employment Specialists are focused on making sure a person's journey into employment, with associated improved social inclusion and wellbeing is as easy as possible. You will work with clients (managing a caseload) who have mental health support needs, to assist them in securing sustainable paid employment in line with their preferences. Your role will be to deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) approach (for which training will be given); providing person centred advice and guidance to clients, whilst building positive relationships with local employers to enable clients to move into suitable employment. You will work as part of a community mental health team and/or early intervention psychosis team or Improving Access to Psychological Therapy (IAPT) team, maintaining positive and integrated relationships, fostering a holistic approach to recovery through employment. As an IPS Employment Specialist, you will need to be an able communicator, passionate about getting it right and focused on transforming individual lives through sustainable solutions. This role is a peripatetic and will work the majority of time in the community or at clinical hubs. There is no/minimal home working as part of this role. You will work with people on their individual employment journey from vocational profiling to the point where they no longer require face to face in work support. The six key stages on a typical journey are: outreach/referral; vocational profiling; action planning; job search activities (including working on a one to one basis with employers to match people with appropriate employment); job placement and coordinating support whilst in employment; managing withdrawal of support as the in work support is no longer required. Essential: You will have: Experience/understanding of working with people with mental health support needs, or a similar client group within health, social services or the voluntary sector (E) Experience of working with someone on a one-to-one basis (E) Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets (E) Experience of managing multiple tasks at any one time (E) Previous experience of working assertively to influence decision makers (E) Experience of supporting people to obtain or keep work (E) Download the Job Description for full details. Location: SW Kent / Tunbridge Wells. This is community based role. Employee Benefits As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits: 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday 2 days paid volunteering leave each year An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network, Neurodiversity Peer Support Network, Menopause Peer Support Group, The MANaging Network, The Young Professionals Network and Back to Work Support Group) Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan Join a diverse and inclusive organisation Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career. In addition; We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK. We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme. We are proud to hold the menopause friendly accreditation, hosting a regular Menopause Peer Support Groups providing a safe space for colleagues share experiences or ask questions. Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community including from people with lived experience and/or knowledge of disability or social exclusion. If you have accessibility requirements and/or would like further information about the role, please contact: (url removed) Shaw Trust reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. #LI-SHAW ShawIND1