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Job Title: Senior Engineer – Product Safety Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Brough, Filton, Frimley, Portsmouth, Weymouth or Manchester. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you’ll be doing: • Working as part of an Integrated Development Team, established to develop and deliver submarine systems / capability, • Specifically focusing on ensuring that Product Safety tasking and activities are completed across multiple systems in support of project milestones through all stages of Engineering Life Cycle Management, • Supporting Hazard Identification and Analysis studies, • Assisting with or generating safety reports, • Ensuring the Integrated Development Team operates within the project Safety Management System Essential: • Product Safety Requirements identification and capture, • Product Safety hazard identification and analysis using internationally recognised techniques such as Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA), Functional Safety Analysis (FSA), Zonal Hazard Analysis (ZHA), Hazard and Operability Analysis (HAZOP), Accident Sequence Modelling (ASM), • Delivery of Product Safety cases and management systems, • Review and appraisal of Product Safety cases, influencing others with constructive feedback, • Working towards professional chartership, • An accomplished engineer with a passion for “things Product Safety” You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Safety & Environmental Team: Supporting our Dreadnought, Astute and Submarine Nuclear Replacement (SSNR) submarines programmes in the delivery of Safety Management System arrangements and Safety Cases, you will be working with various teams across the submarines network. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 15th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-AB1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Senior Systems Engineer Location: Frimley, Filton or Broad Oak. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: circa £48,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing • Work with appropriate supervision and support to develop an understanding of the customer and user needs of the system and how they will influence and impact design activities, • Support the development of design solutions to complex technical problems throughout the product lifecycle against agreed time, cost and quality, • Support the development and management of Combat Systems requirements, • Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority, • Understand the contractual and performance requirements for Combat Systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning activities, • Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer Essential: • Knowledge of Systems Engineering process and practices in the defence, maritime or closely linked industry such as Aerospace or Automotive, • Knowledge of the engineering lifecycle with experience of operating in the phase relevant to the role and awareness of the entire engineering lifecycle, • Knowledge of relevant engineering standards, including safety and environmental regulations, • Understand the need, and have awareness of Product Safety and SHE As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Dreadnought Integrated Combat Systems Design Team: You’ll be joining high-profile team due to the critical nature of the work, providing extensive exposure across the entire Submarine program. You’ll be part of a diverse, prominent team with the opportunity to collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders and make a real difference to the programme. It’s a unique chance to deepen your expertise and engage with some of the most cutting-edge technology in the UK. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 16th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-GV1 #LI-Hybrid

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience What you’ll be doing: • Provide oversight and technical ownership of CCS design, leading design decisions and supporting the Engineering Manager in delivering in-service programmes, • Ensure technical leadership by controlling project scope, managing design changes, and engaging stakeholders and suppliers to identify risks early, • Lead programme-level design reviews, coordinate stakeholders, manage design baselines and voids, and produce Certificates of Design while ensuring design governance, • Review and influence technical requirements and architectural design to ensure system integration, covering sub-systems and specialist domains for subcontractor design, development, and qualification Essential: • Extensive experience in network or software engineering, ideally with a background in operations, • Ability to take the lead on technical matters and provide expert guidance, • Chartered Engineer status or working towards, • Specialist expertise in Combat Systems, particularly in relation to submarines, would be advantageous, • Familiarity with DOORS and prior hands-on experience using it As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The team: You will be joining the In-Service Programme team, working on the V Class, where you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality results within tight enterprise timelines. As part of a medium-sized core team of 6-12, you’ll also collaborate with a wider group of around 30, engaging with a broad stakeholder network. This role demands strong technical leadership, owning challenges, proactively solving problems, and working with the right stakeholders to drive solutions forward. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 16th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid

\n Job title: Quality Engineer – Business Management Systems (Edgewing) \n Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. \n Salary: £46,078 \n What you’ll be doing: \n\n • Support the deployment and configuration of the Business Management System including toolset deployment in the creation of a new project\n, • Support requirements relating to certification activities in support of the Business Assurance and Certification Team\n, • Have the ability to analyse data effectively identifying themes, trends and improvements\n, • Provide support to functions with Business Management System queries and problem resolution\n, • Champion the principles of the Business Management System including user training\n, • Experience of managing a business management toolset (Proquis, Aris, GBTech or equivalent)\n, • Strong understanding of process definition and mapping BPMN 2.0 or equivalent\n, • Knowledge/education of Quality (AS9100, quality standards, etc.)\n, • Quality Internal audit training or equivalent\n #LI-MH1 \n #LI-Hybrid \n \n \n \n

About the role Farnborough Airport is seeking a Project Manager on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract to join a high performing team in building Farnborough’s future infrastructure. The Project Manager will play a key role in Farnborough’s future, leading the planning and execution of strategically important projects within a live airport operational environment. The Project Manager will be responsible for the technical, commercial and financial management of the project(s) to deliver to the project and overall business objectives. Key responsibilities include: • Lead and manage various projects throughout the design, procurement, construction, delivery, and handover stages to achieve the desired business outcomes., • Champion a world-class safety culture for projects and contractors, maximising health, safety and environmental performance., • Lead the identification and mitigation of risks that may adversely impact project delivery or adversely affect airport operations through the project/programme lifecycle., • Deliver projects within a defined cost, schedule, and quality requirements, leading the successful handover of assigned projects to the Operational Departments., • Lead the development of internal and external project team; set standards, manage, motivate, coach and mentor staff within the team., • Ensure compliance with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role, including all standards and code compliance, and required planning permissions., • Manage and positively influence key stakeholders (both internal & external) associated with the project., • Lead the identification and implementation of lessons learned to continuously improve project delivery., • Consistently demonstrate and encourage others to adhere to the company values of Proud, Passionate, Ambition and Together., • Contribute to the Company’s aspiration of becoming an Employer of Choice and Responsibility in the local area by actively participating in our volunteering opportunities where possible., • Demonstrate engagement with and adherence to the Company’s policies, procedures, guidelines, wellbeing initiatives and reporting channels to ensure all work is carried out safely and to the highest standards, including but not limited to:, • Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Compliance and Environmental standards / legislation., • Aerodrome license and CAA standards., • Appropriate Workplace Behaviour, UK Modern Slavery and General Data Protection & Retention (GDPR) Policies., • Support the team with adhoc activities/tasks as reasonably requested. About you: Essential • Educated to Degree level or equivalent in project management, architecture, engineering, or construction related field., • Experience (typically associated with three years’ experience) as a project manager on projects with a value typically more than £5m in a relevant industry including experience leading teams and managing external suppliers., • Experience of managing multiple, interfacing, concurrent projects desirable., • Experience in leading infrastructure projects in a live operational environment desirable., • Strong & demonstrable leadership and influencing skills., • Strong communication skills., • Strong practical problem-solving skills., • Ability to manage complex stakeholder requirements., • Sound commercial and financial awareness. Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts (NEC/JCT) contracts., • Knowledge and understanding of contract administration and negotiations. Desirable • Practitioner level in project management (e.g. APMP Project Management Qualification or PRINCE2 Practitioner)., • Knowledge and understanding of airport environment desirable., • Personal resilience and the ability to manage ambiguity. What we can offer you: • Competitive salary., • Discretionary annual bonus., • 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), plus statutory public holidays., • Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions., • Enhanced Company Maternity and Paternity Pay., • Life assurance., • Access to medical plan including a range of private treatments (after probation period)., • Health & Wellbeing app with access to discounts., • Company sick pay scheme., • Electric vehicle scheme (after 9 months of employment)., • Sustainable travel scheme., • Annual complimentary bike maintenance., • Free onsite parking., • Cycle to work scheme., • Access to an Employee Assistance programme and helpline., • Discount on accommodation, food and beverages at affiliated hotel., • Discount on food/beverage at affiliated pub., • You’ll also get all kinds of other great perks, like social events and special employee offers.

Aerospace Programme Manager We are proud to be working with a renowned and highly established aerospace organisation with a global reputation for excellence in aircraft design, engineering, and innovation. Following the award of several major contracts, they are expanding their programmes team and seeking an experienced Aerospace Programme Manager to play a pivotal role in delivering complex, high-profile projects. This is a high-impact position offering the chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace programmes, collaborating with world-leading engineers and stakeholders in a business that sets the benchmark for quality and technical capability. The Role: As Aerospace Programme Manager, you will take ownership of high-value programmes—ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to the highest technical and regulatory standards. Working across engineering, manufacturing, certification, and customer teams, you will drive clarity, governance, and performance throughout the programme lifecycle. Key Responsibilities as an Aerospace Programme Manager: • Lead the end-to-end management of technically complex aerospace programmes., • Coordinate progress across engineering, operations, procurement, and commercial teams., • Maintain clear programme governance, reporting, and risk management., • Act as a key customer interface, building strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction., • Ensure compliance with EASA/FAA certification and contractual obligations., • Contribute to continuous improvement and scalable processes across the business. What You’ll Need as an Aerospace Programme Manager: • Aerospace background is essential – ideally design, manufacturing, or complex programme delivery., • Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary programmes from concept through to delivery., • Strong programme management skills with expertise in planning tools, risk management, and stakeholder engagement., • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across technical and commercial functions., • Experience working within a highly regulated, safety-critical industry. Why Join? • Work for one of the most respected names in global aerospace., • Deliver programmes that shape the future of aviation and engineering excellence., • Collaborate with world-class teams in an organisation renowned for technical expertise., • Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid flexibility., • Genuine career development opportunities within a business committed to long-term growth. If you’re an experienced Aerospace Programme Manager looking to take the next step in a prestigious and established aerospace organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

THE POSITION - 12 Month Contract Healthcare Partnerships Innovation and Outcomes Manager (HPIOM) will lead on the development and implementation of partnership working with NHS healthcare organisations and systems (in a defined geography and/or therapeutic area), bringing innovation to life and delivering outcomes which benefit patients, the NHS, and BI. The HPIOM will collaborate with the NHS to implement local / national strategies for improved healthcare delivery whether existing models of care, innovative models of care, or BI led programmes. The HPIOM will ensure that all customer partnerships delivered through a Collaborative Working or other appropriate framework, enables BI to be seen as a different kind of partner to the NHS in the delivery of system change. The HPIOM will engage in partnership working with strategic healthcare systems and lead across PIO programmes (both from a customer and a colleague perspective) at a Sub-National / Area level. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES • To lead the end-to-end development and delivery of customer collaborations through the Collaborative Working (CW) framework, working within the relevant ABPI and BI agreed processes., • Ensure each CW project has a robust plan for outcome metrics, data capture, communications and sustainability for NHS, • Mitigate any risks to BI (or partner organisations) through robust project governance and proactive upward management, • To support (where required), on the system level implementation of proactive Donations and Grants programmes and/or in the proof-of- concept model of change for system partnerships, • Optimise NHS partnership project insights and assets to scale system change in the NHS through both internal and external influence (upskill) and dissemination, • Optimise BI resources, programmes and networks in the delivery of NHS Partnerships, eg. medical education programmes, digital partners etc, • Understands the industry (& ABPI) position on collaborative working, the impact it is having more broadly on the NHS and knowledge of existing/completed sustainable projects in BI and competitors., • Provides the business with recommendations on how we evolve our approach to become industry leading in the Collaborative Working space. REQUIREMENTS • Project Management, • Knowledge and experience of Collaborative Working, • ABPI exam (essential), • Stakeholder Engagement, • Customer Leadership, • Understanding the NHS environment, • Leadership without authority, • Presentation skills, • Ability to develop strong relationships with senior customers and manage a complex array of internal stakeholders., • Strong strategic thinking ability, with well-developed inter-personal and influencing skills., • A proactive and collaborative approach to working and evidence of successful working in a matrix organisation., • Proven ability to innovate, to take idea to implementation, • Ability to build customer advocacy through knowledge, experience and credibility

We are seeking a skilled and proactive People Manager with a strong focus on employee relations to support our workforce and enhance the overall employee experience to support our clients team. This role will be instrumental in fostering a positive work environment, managing employee concerns, and ensuring compliance with employment law and internal policies. The People Manager will collaborate with managers and employees to drive engagement, resolve conflicts, and build a fair, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture. This is a 12 month FTC with a salary up to £36,000. Offering hybrid working. Key Responsibilities Employee Relations & Policy • Act as a key point of contact for all employee relations matters, providing professional advice and resolution strategies., • Manage workplace concerns, grievances, and disciplinary processes in line with best practice., • Ensure compliance with employment law, company policies, and industry standards, advising on updates as required., • Support the development and continuous improvement of HR policies, processes, and procedures. Performance & Well-being • Guide managers through performance management processes, including underperformance, improvement plans, and capability procedures., • Support absence management, return-to-work processes, and promote employee well-being initiatives., • Contribute to employee engagement activities, including surveys, feedback mechanisms, and proactive interventions to boost satisfaction and retention. Conflict Resolution & Culture • Mediate and facilitate discussions to resolve disputes, ensuring a culture of fairness, inclusion, and open communication., • Promote positive workplace behaviours and provide coaching to managers on handling sensitive people matters. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, coach, and develop the People Team, ensuring a high-performing and motivated function., • Set clear objectives and KPIs, monitoring progress and driving continuous improvement., • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings with team members to support development, resolve challenges, and celebrate success., • Provide training to the People Team on ER best practices, new technologies, and evolving HR trends. Data, Insights & Continuous Improvement • Track, analyse, and report on employee relations trends to inform people strategy., • Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, ensuring efficiency and best practice., • Collaborate with Talent, OD, and Leadership colleagues to link feedback and insights to future people plans., • Stay up to date with employment law, HR technologies, and ER trends, ensuring the organisation remains innovative and compliant. Stakeholder Engagement & Employer Brand • Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including service managers, OD and Talent colleagues, and senior leaders., • Act as an ambassador for organisational values, ensuring clear, professional, and engaging communication throughout the colleague lifecycle., • Support employer branding initiatives to strengthen organisational presence and reputation within the sector. Key Skills & Experience • Proven HR generalist or employee relations experience, ideally in a fast-paced or complex environment., • Strong knowledge of UK employment law and best practice in ER., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build credibility at all levels., • Skilled in conflict resolution, with experience mediating workplace disputes., • Strong background in performance management and guiding managers through complex people issues., • Proactive, solutions-focused, and resilient under pressure., • Analytical, with the ability to interpret HR data and identify trends., • Discreet and professional when handling sensitive or confidential matters., • Strong awareness of current HR/ER trends, technologies, and regulations. Qualifications • CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent HR/ER experience. Does this sound like you? Why not apply?

Digital Category Manager Location: Berkshire – Hybrid Hours: 36 hours per week Our client, a major organisation undergoing digital transformation, is seeking a highly capable Digital Category Manager to lead strategic procurement efforts across the Cybersecurity, Networks, and Telecoms space. This role plays a vital part in the commercial success of key digital initiatives, including high-impact technology programmes. About the Role The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert for the digital category, developing and executing long-term sourcing strategies that align with the organisation’s future-focused vision. The role requires the ability to provide commercial leadership across complex projects and supplier relationships, ensuring that value creation, compliance, and innovation are central to procurement activities. Key Responsibilities • Creating and delivering end-to-end strategic category management., • Providing extensive category knowledge and market insight, including identifying/managing category-level risk., • Responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers to ensure contracted expectations continue to be improved throughout the contract life cycle and to support these suppliers in delivering added value to Thames Water., • Lead and evaluate competitive tenders and proposals for the supply of goods and services., • Ensure timely and accurate reporting on projects using available reporting tools. What You’ll Need to Succeed • Experience in end-to-end strategic digital category management., • Ability to influence, engage and inspire internal and external stakeholders to drive meaningful change., • Ability to challenge industry norms and proactively seek out opportunities to deliver sustained improvements in performance., • Capable of leading complex supplier negotiations up to £100m in value., • Some understanding and experience of operating in complex supply chain environments., • Skilled in prioritisation and managing risk and complexity effectively. Why Consider This Opportunity? This is a pivotal time to join our client as they embark on a significant digital transformation programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to shape the commercial direction of critical digital infrastructure. Benefits Include: • £55,000 - £60,000, • Annual bonus scheme, • 26 days of holiday (rising to 30 with service), plus bank holidays, • Private medical insurance (Family), • Generous pension contribution (up to 12%), • Annual health assessments, • Access to a comprehensive benefits platform supporting wellbeing and financial savings

Description Systems Engineering Lead Location: Farnborough, with flexibility to work from home dependent on business demands The Role: We are in search of a Systems Engineering Lead for our Leidos engineering capability. The successful Systems Engineer will have a full understanding of the principles of systems engineering, will have prior experience as a Systems Engineer on a major programme involving accepting and integrating deliveries from suppliers. As a Systems Engineer in Leidos, you will be immersed in one of our key programmes – transformation from legacy systems to cloud. On behalf of our central government customer, you will have direct impact on the current and future iterations of one of our most important pieces of critical national infrastructure. If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading! Using your experience in Systems Engineering, you will be responsible for working with customers and suppliers to execute/lead Systems Engineering activities across the full lifecycle. • Leader of a high-performing team to deliver IT services to central government agency, • Cross-functional collaboration; both within the business, and with the customer, • Applying your systems engineering knowledge to software-intensive & cloud hosted systems, • Systems Engineering knowledge:, • You must have demonstrable knowledge and experience of applying the development lifecycle, requirements management & design, and baseline management, with a solid understanding of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook., • You must be experienced with Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies., • You must have demonstrable knowledge and experience of performing Trade Studies, drawing conclusions and making recommendations to stakeholders., • A solid foundation in security principles and practices is essential., • Desirable technical knowledge:, • Familiarity with On-Premise Infrastructure solutions, e.g. VMWare ESXI, SAN Storage., • Familiarity with AWS based Cloud solutions., • Experience of working within a Bid / pre-sales environment., • Knowledge of TOGAF/MODAF., • Behaviors / Professional Experience, • You must be customer-centric, proactive, able to take ownership of a problem and work it through to resolution; have good problem-solving skills; a flexible approach to working and be able to identify & implement process improvements., • You must have proven professional behaviors , for example:, • Able to use your own discretion when identifying and responding to complex issues., • Able to make decisions that have an impact on the success of project objectives., • Able to delegate effectively, using an element of autonomy., • Freely interacts with colleagues and can influence others., • Proactively assess and evaluate situations and risks., • Actively share knowledge and experience, provides input based on expertise across the delivery lifecycle., • Can investigate, define and resolve moderate and/or complex issues in a methodical manner. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Private Medical Insurance, • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays), • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme), • Flexi-Time Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: ___– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. £60,100.00-£77,000.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. #Remote

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Description Location: Farnborough, with opportunity for working at home and the need for occasional travel to customer. Security Clearance Level: DV Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations. Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff. Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. We support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Are you ready for your next career challenge? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Architect to lead and own the service management input to bid activity, and to implement service transition within an agile delivery programme environment. This pivotal role ensures that all aspects of service are considered throughout the delivery lifecycle, enabling successful and seamless transition into live operations. Working as part of the Solution Architects team you will act as the central point for all service design and transition activities, collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, security, ITSM, and programme management teams. This is both a pre-sales bid role, combined with a hands-on, strategically important position that will shape how services are introduced and maintained in a complex and fast-moving technology environment. The Service Architect will be responsible for: • Service Architecture: Defining the service approach to enable technical and business service delivery for client environments, • Service Design: Produce detailed, fit-for-purpose Service Designs, including support task analysis and training needs assessment., • Service Transition Ownership: Lead the service transition planning and execution across agile delivery teams, ensuring new or changed services are effectively and smoothly handed over to live operations., • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with:, • Customers: to gain their acceptance in your capability, • Bid teams: to build trust in your experience to develop compelling service solutions, • Engineering: to ensure supportability and operational readiness of developed solutions., • Solution Architects & Security: to influence technical design from a service operations perspective., • Programme Manager & Scrum Master: to align service readiness with delivery milestones., • Head of Live Service and ITSM Function Leads: to ensure operational acceptance criteria are met., • Technical Leads: to define support models and ensure documentation and handover requirements are clearly understood., • Requirements Management: Define and manage service requirements with the SMO, integrating them into solution designs and, • ITIL Process Alignment: Ensure all service designs and transitions align with ITIL framework best practices, including:, • Incident, Problem, and Change Management, • Service Level Management, • Knowledge Management, • Continual Service Improvement, • Governance & Assurance: Provide service input into design authorities, governance forums, and acceptance boards., • Continuous improvement & innovation: Identify opportunities for improvement, process & cost efficiency, and innovation. Introduce best practices in service management, automation, and monitoring. The Service Architect must have: • Proven experience as a Service Architect, Service Designer, or Service Transition Lead within complex IT delivery environments., • Strong working knowledge of the ITIL framework (working towards or having achieved ITIL 4 Master)., • Demonstrable experience in:, • Designing and implementing service models within large programmes., • Agile delivery methods, particularly Scrum and SAFe, including active participation in ceremonies and backlog refinement., • Creating Service Design Packages and contributing to Operational Acceptance Criteria., • Creating compelling text for PQQ and bid activity., • Development of cost models for new business., • Excellent interpersonal skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels., • Strong analytical and documentation skills, including gap analysis, risk assessment, and transition planning., • Experience working within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams including engineering, cyber security, and programme teams It is desirable for the Service Architect to have: • ITIL 4 Managing Professional or ITIL Expert certification., • Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. central government, finance, defence, healthcare). Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Private Medical Insurance, • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays), • Use of Flexi-time in accordance with programme priorities, • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: ___– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. £74,700.00-£98,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Job title: Quality Engineer – Business Management Systems (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. Due to the nature of this assignment, we envisage there will be a need for mostly on site working, however, flexible working arrangements may be possible – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £46,078 What you’ll be doing: • Support the deployment and configuration of the Business Management System including toolset deployment in the creation of a new project, • Support requirements relating to certification activities in support of the Business Assurance and Certification Team, • Have the ability to analyse data effectively identifying themes, trends and improvements, • Provide support to functions with Business Management System queries and problem resolution, • Champion the principles of the Business Management System including user training Essential: • Experience of managing a business management toolset (Proquis, Aris, GBTech or equivalent), • Strong understanding of process definition and mapping BPMN 2.0 or equivalent, • Knowledge/education of Quality (AS9100, quality standards, etc.), • Quality Internal audit training or equivalent As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Edgewing – Quality (Business assurance and certification) Team: By joining Edgewing, you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the company from the ground up — setting the foundations for generations to come, influencing how we work, and helping us build something world-class together. At Edgewing, we’re united by a shared purpose to drive what’s next in defence – uniting UK, Italian, and Japanese expertise to shape the future of global defence. With trust at the heart of everything we do, we empower our people to dare to go beyond, bring their best as one, and leave a mark that matters on a truly global mission, making a lasting impact through work that truly matters. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 14th October 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-MH1 #LI-Hybrid

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Drive Sales Insight and Growth at Krispy Kreme, in this new role, as our Sales Finance Analyst At Krispy Kreme, we don’t just make doughnuts — we create joyful experiences. We’re looking for a commercially minded and analytical Sales Finance Analyst to support our UK & Ireland sales operations across Delivered Fresh Daily (grocery cabinets), retail, and online channels. If you’re excited about turning data into actionable insights, driving revenue growth, and helping shape the future of our sales strategy, this is your opportunity to make a real impact. What You’ll Do As a Sales Finance Analyst, you’ll be a trusted partner to our commercial, retail, and digital teams, ensuring sales performance and profitability are tracked, understood, and optimised. • Track Performance – Monitor and analyse sales KPIs across grocery, retail, and online, delivering accurate and insightful reporting to stakeholders., • Model Growth – Build, maintain, and refine revenue and margin models that power commercial decision-making., • Partner for Success – Work closely with commercial, retail, e-commerce, and marketing teams to understand drivers of performance and promotional value. Provide financial guidance to shape strategy., • Forecast the Future – Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with clear, data-backed insight. We’re seeking someone who combines strong analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly and influence decision-making. • Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial modelling/reporting tools., • Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a proactive approach., • Strong communicator, able to bring financial data to life for non-finance stakeholders., • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. Your success will be measured by: • Accurate and timely sales reporting., • Clear variance analysis of revenue and margins., • Strong insight into channel performance. We believe our people deserve to be supported, rewarded, and celebrated. Here’s what you’ll enjoy as part of the Krispy Kreme team: Time to Recharge • 5% employee and 3% employer pension contributions after 3 months., • Bupa healthcare for you., • Treat Box via Reward Gateway., • 50% off doughnuts and 30% off drinks at all UK Krispy Kreme stores. At Krispy Kreme, you’ll be part of a brand loved worldwide — but here, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact locally. This isn’t a role where you’ll just report the numbers — you’ll help shape commercial strategy, influence decisions, and drive profitable growth. In return, we’ll give you the tools, training, and opportunities to develop your career — all within a culture that thrives on collaboration, continuous improvement, and, of course, a little sweetness. Ready to turn sales insight into business growth? Apply now and join the team that’s shaping the future of Krispy Kreme.

Business Development Manager – Driving Global Aerospace Growth RPS is proud to be the exclusive recruitment partner for Auxitrol Weston, a world-class leader in aerospace sensor technology, in the search for an exceptional Business Development Manager. Auxitrol Weston designs, manufactures, and tests advanced temperature, speed, and pressure sensors for some of the most demanding environments in aviation and defence. With manufacturing and R&D sites in the UK, France, Mexico, and the US - and a reputation for engineering excellence - Auxitrol Weston is seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to lead international sales growth across its highly engineered product portfolio. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to expand the company’s customer base, reduce reliance on legacy contracts, and open new routes to market. This includes building partnerships with major aerospace and defence primes, managing overseas agents, and engaging directly with customers to capture new business. This high-impact, outward-facing role will involve: • Identifying, negotiating, and securing profitable international business., • Building and strengthening relationships with OEMs, users, and partners., • Leveraging Auxitrol Weston’s engineering expertise to deliver tailored solutions., • Representing the company at global trade shows, trials, and industry events. Auxitrol Weston is looking for a Business Development Manager with a proven track record in international sales - ideally within aerospace & defence - who understands complex procurement processes and can close high-value deals. A degree in business, marketing, or engineering, combined with strong commercial acumen and a willingness to travel globally, is essential. Apply today via RPS - Auxitrol Weston’s sole recruitment partner - and take on the Business Development Manager role where your skills will directly influence the company’s global growth strategy and long-term success.

Channel Sales Account Manager – IT Services Location: Bracknell - Hybrid Salary: £60,000 – £80,000 base + uncapped commission Employment Type: Full-time, permanent We are currently supporting a growing technology services company who are looking for a Channel Sales Account Manager to join them. This is a well-established but evolving organisation undergoing rapid transformation following recent investment. You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, from identifying and engaging new MSPs, resellers, and distributors, to closing deals and onboarding them as long-term strategic partners. Once onboarded, you’ll manage the account, driving growth, and ensuring long-term success through a consultative, partnership-led approach. Job role: • Identify and secure new channel business through proactive outreach, • Onboard and develop strategic partner relationships within the channel, • Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, • Lead consultative sales engagements to uncover client needs and propose solutions, • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery, • Maintain accurate sales data and reporting within CRM systems, • Drive revenue growth across onboarded accounts through account development Who/what are we looking for? • 3-5+ years experience in a channel sales role (with a vendor, distributor, or reseller), • Proven track record of managing £1M+ targets and winning complex, multi-stakeholder deals, • Commercially astute, highly driven, and adaptable to change., • Skilled at engaging with senior decision-makers, including director and C-suite level, • Consultative, solutions-led sales approach What’s in it for you? • Excellent basic salary of £60k-£80k plus uncapped commission, • The opportunity to join a business on the rise, where your work will directly influence future success., • Be part of a long-standing collaborative team, benefit from the backing of private equity investment, • Play a key role in shaping the next exciting chapter of a trusted, specialist provider. To Apply: Please apply here with your CV. Step Ahead Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Commercial Manager - £55,000 - £75,000 + Bonus We are seeking a skilled and driven professional to join our client in a pivotal role that offers hybrid working options. This position provides the perfect balance between working from home and collaborating with colleagues on-site, offering flexibility alongside a competitive salary and bonus package. The ideal candidate would be someone they can invest in and develop through the business. Key Responsibilities: • Contract Management: Lead the day-to-day operations of key business contracts, ensuring smooth delivery and client satisfaction., • Growth: Support and manage both UK-based and international markets, identifying new opportunities for growth and expansion., • Team Leadership: Guide and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration and ensuring adherence to project timelines and objectives., • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and drive business success., • Strategic Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams such as Supply Chain and Operations to ensure efficient and effective delivery of services., • Continuous Improvement: Champion initiatives for continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and best practices throughout the business. What We Are Looking For: • Proven experience in managing contracts in the UK defence sector., • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels., • A strategic thinker who can balance operational management with long-term business growth., • Ideally some experience within a customer facing commercial role within the defence sector. What We Offer: • Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid working arrangement, splitting time between home and our offices., • Career Development: Access to opportunities for career growth within a supportive and dynamic environment., • Additional Benefits: Including pension schemes, enhanced annual leave, and various employee discounts and well-being programs.

Channel Manager – Global Reseller Network Location: Blackbushe, UK (Office-based when not travelling) - (could also be based from Aberdeen office) Salary: Up to £85,000 + Benefits Contract: Permanent Travel: Up to 40% global travel About the Company We are representing a global market leader in underwater engineering and marine technology. The company is renowned for designing and delivering advanced subsea systems used across energy, renewables, and ocean science. This newly created role will put you at the heart of their international growth strategy, driving global reseller partnerships with a strong emphasis on technical engagement and engineering-led solutions. The Role As Channel Manager, you will be responsible for expanding and optimising the company’s global reseller network (excluding defence). Success will depend on your ability to combine commercial drive with technical understanding, ensuring resellers are fully equipped to sell complex engineering products, spares, and services. This is not a purely sales role you will need to hold technical conversations with engineers, operators, and partners, translating customer needs into practical solutions. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will influence strategy and execution across multiple regions. Key Responsibilities • Grow and manage the global reseller network, driving sustainable profitable sales of engineering products and services., • Lead reseller performance management, including target-setting, compliance, and regular technical/commercial reviews., • Provide technical and commercial enablement support, ensuring partners have the knowledge, training, and tools to succeed., • Work closely with engineering teams to develop a deep understanding of the product portfolio and communicate its value., • Develop frameworks for selecting, onboarding, and incentivising new partners., • Drive harmonisation of commercial policies (discounts, commissions, payments) across regions., • Support market expansion through reseller networks and the company’s e-commerce platform., • Collaborate with internal engineering, BD, and regional sales teams to align technical and commercial strategies. About You Essential experience & skills: • Strong engineering background (mechanical, electrical, offshore, subsea, or related technical field)., • Proven track record of managing an international reseller or channel network., • Ability to hold technical sales conversations with engineers, operators, and technical decision-makers., • Minimum 3 years’ experience delivering growth through complex channel partnerships., • Strong commercial acumen combined with technical credibility., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels., • Resilient, proactive, and capable of managing multiple global opportunities simultaneously. Desirable: • Prior experience with subsea or Subsea equipment equipment., • Background in bespoke, engineering-led sales. Why Join? • Take ownership of a brand-new global role in a market-leading engineering business., • Shape and expand an international reseller network with significant technical scope., • Salary up to £85,000 plus benefits., • Global remit with up to 40% international travel. If you are interested please apply and Max Carr from DCS will be in touch

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