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The Digital Experience & Development team is responsible for leading the development and implementation of the University’s digital presence across all core platforms (excluding UoP website), development of new digital solutions to create a seamless experience for both staff and students as well as leading the move to Azure Integration Services within the integrations team. The team will also be responsible for a driving digital innovation that will identify technical opportunities for the University to be a HE sector leader within digital experience and transformation. The Head of Digital Experience & Development will lead on the development and implementation of a strategy and roadmap for all solutions development and core IS systems support across both on-premise and cloud services which adheres to excellence in service delivery, user experience, security, accessibility and information governance standards. The postholder will also be responsible for the CRM strategy and roadmap, taking into account the strategic ambitions of the university and the importance of the CRM system in its growth. You will oversee all developments and ensure a planned pipeline of change and business as usual work is balanced and successfully delivered that meets the need of a broad array of end users. Responsible for the Digital Development and CRM Teams, you will lead the teams in managing a transition to new Microsoft technologies, new tools and new Agile ways of working, delivering key development projects, supporting business as usual change as well as supporting a roadmap of legacy applications which will require decommissioning or rebuilding in new technologies. The post holder is a key point of contact for all digital development across the University, including supporting any related major University projects and in strategic planning with business areas. This includes being responsible for managing resources effectively, liaising with project managers and business stakeholders to ensure that objectives can be met without compromising services to staff and students and enable high quality solutions to be developed and maintained. They will also play a key role within the IS and Digital Solutions & Delivery management teams. This appointment is a fixed term contract of 10 months or until 27 November 2026. The offer is to include a “sign on and assignment retention bonus” of £6,250, which is based on a 10 month contract. If the duration of the contract is less than 10 months, this amount will be reduced on a pro-rata basis and will be paid on completion and at the end of the fixed term contract. Please note the £6,250 will be subject to Tax and National insurance contributions. Whilst there is a need to be in Portsmouth a few days a week, hybrid working is available for this role. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 06 January 2026. If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Vicky Gosling at

Job title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Cowes, Broad Oak, Great Baddow – Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options Salary: Up to £75,900 (dependent on skills and experience) Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribution to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you’ll be doing: * Develop novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing * Apply a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues * Conduct system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design * Lead the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next * Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of a whole system solution leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team * Collaborate with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical and software to direct and realise overarching system design solutions * Direct and undertake system integration, test planning and execution * Define and articulate system acceptance strategies and acceptance evidence demonstrating system performance across a wide range of operational scenarios to internal and external stakeholders * Through these activities you will build your personal profile with senior stakeholders and grow a diverse knowledge base in engineering Your skills and experiences: * A good understanding in some of the following subject areas; signal processing, target track extraction, object classification algorithms, system and sensor resource optimisation * A good understanding of factors that can affect the real-world performance of sensing systems and how these can impact the accuracy and timeliness of measurements in order to meet challenging design objectives and requirements * Demonstrates understanding and experience of Systems Engineering which could include knowledge of Systems Engineering standards (e.g., ISO 15288) * Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers 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 Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills and invest in your career journey within a global business. You will be supported in growing your knowledge in contemporary and cutting-edge Radar techniques, with opportunities to develop your skills and responsibilities in technical leadership In this role, you will be able to enjoy both flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site. As the world has evolved, so has the way we work. Our working approach, will enable you to have flexibility with your working hours, depending on your role and location. This could include part time hours, accruing hours as well as flexibility around start and finish times, ensuring you can balance life at work, on site and life at home 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: 5th November 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-AP1 #LI-Onsite

Cyber Security Assurance Manager - Permanent – Hybrid – Portsmouth • Opportunity: Permanent, • Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, • Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite, • Location: Portsmouth, UK, • Essential skills: NIST, SOC, CREST, 27001 About the Role and Client Join a leading IT Services and Consulting firm as a Cyber Security Assurance Manager to ensure their SOC meets and maintains top security certifications and assurance standards. As part of the GRC function, you’ll lead customer assurance activities, manage external audits, and oversee key certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, and CREST SOC accreditation. Key Responsibilities • Lead the delivery and ongoing maintenance of key SOC-related certifications including SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and CREST., • Embed certification requirements into the SOC’s governance, processes, and operational practices., • Act as primary contact for customer assurance activities relating to SOC services., • Support client RFIs, RFPs, and audit requests with accurate certification evidence and security documentation., • Monitor developments in global cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, UK NCSC guidance, EU NIS2, GDPR)., • Drive continuous improvement in SOC assurance processes, reducing time to audit readiness and increasing efficiency of evidence collection., • Work closely with SOC operations, Information Security, Risk & Compliance, and Commercial teams to embed assurance requirements into daily practice. Essential Qualifications & Requirements • Demonstrable experience delivering and maintaining cybersecurity certifications (ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, CREST)., • Strong understanding of SOC operations and security assurance frameworks., • Experience in customer-facing assurance activities, including audits, RFIs, and RFPs, • In-depth knowledge of NIST CSF, GDPR, and UK NCSC guidance., • Experience liaising with external auditors, regulators, and certification bodies., • Strong ability to develop and maintain compliance documentation and audit evidence., • Proven organisational skills managing multiple certifications and assurance projects simultaneously. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Working hours: This role is available on a full-time basis Location: Fareham or Swindon/Hybrid working from home. The opportunity: Join our Health & Safety Team and help deliver effective H&S governance, systems, processes, and controls across the UK. You will travel as needed to ensure we meet all legislative and company requirements, maintain high H&S standards for employees and stakeholders, and support ongoing improvement in our H&S performance. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need. What will you be doing? • Promote a company wide positive health and safety culture., • Provide guidance and support to management and employees on health and safety related matters., • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote safety initiatives and ensure the integration of safety practices into daily operations., • Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential safety issues and ensure compliance with established safety protocols., • Assess workplace hazards and risks and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate them., • Update and maintain accurate records and essential documentation in relation to the H&S systems., • Review and update procedures as required., • Carry out accident and incident investigations., • Collate accurate monthly management information and carry out trend analysis., • Support the training delivery function for employees., • Manage the team mailbox queries and responses in a timely manner., • Maintain and further develop the management of contractors H&S approval process., • Other H&S and administrative tasks as allocated by the H&S Manager. What are we looking for? We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious individual with strong attention to detail. You will be approachable and collaborative, able to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have • Experience of working in a Health and Safety environment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels., • Proficiency in safety auditing, inspection and identifying hazards., • Excellent IT skills., • Attention to detail and the ability to enforce safety procedures and protocols., • Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on health and safety and risk management issues. You will need: • NEBOSH General Certificate, • Be a member of the Institution of the Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Tech IOSH or working towards, • A full valid driving licence As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply. What will you get in return? Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday. Follow the link for more information about our benefits - ___Who we are: At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry. We’ve made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other’s wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future. If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great. Our Culture: At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic. We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million. So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.

Job Title: Cyber Security Assurance Manager Location: UK-Portsmouth - 2/3 days on site Overview: The Cyber Security Assurance Manager will be responsible for Security Operations Centres (SOC) achieves and maintains internationally recognised security certifications, audit reports, and assurance standards. This role will focus on delivering and maintaining certifications such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, Crest SOC accreditation, and sector-specific frameworks (PCI DSS, NCSC CIR/CHECK) Responsibilities: Certification Delivery & Maintenance: Lead the delivery and ongoing maintenance of key SOC-related certifications including SOC 2 Type II, SOC 3, ISO/IEC 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Crest. Security Assurance for SOC Services: Embed certification requirements into the SOC's governance, processes, and operational practices. Customer Assurance Engagement: Act as primary contact for customer assurance activities relating to SOC services. Support client RFIs, RFPs, and audit requests with accurate certification evidence and security documentation. Build customer-facing assurance packs that demonstrate Bell's security posture and SOC credibility. Regulatory & Industry Alignment: Monitor developments in global cybersecurity regulations and frameworks (eg NIST CSF, UK NCSC guidance, EU NIS2, GDPR). Continuous Improvement & Reporting: Drive continuous improvement in SOC assurance processes, reducing time to audit readiness and increasing efficiency of evidence collection. Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with SOC operations, Information Security, Risk & Compliance, and Commercial teams to embed assurance requirements into daily practice. Qualifications: Required Qualifications and Experience • Demonstrable experience delivering and maintaining cybersecurity certifications (ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, Crest)., • Strong understanding of SOC operations and security assurance frameworks., • Experience in customer-facing assurance activities, including audits, RFIs, and RFPs., • Knowledge of regulatory and industry frameworks including NIST CSF, GDPR, and UK NCSC guidance., • Strong ability to develop and maintain compliance documentation and audit evidence., • Excellent communication skills to explain complex security assurance topics to customers, senior leaders, and SOC teams., • Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify gaps and design improvements., • Stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, particularly with technical and commercial teams., • Organisational skills to manage multiple certifications and assurance projects simultaneously.

Closing Date: 02/01/2026 Salary: £69,321.79 - £92,429.04 NATS is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. Purpose of the Job: To effectively lead the delivery of projects, project tasks and/or supporting business activities on behalf of the Project Delivery Division as per the Project Brief, task managed by the relevant Programme Manager or a delegated Senior Project Manager. The Project Manager role organisationally falls under the Project Delivery Practice and will be line managed by a relevant Programme Manager. At this level, a project manager can typically manage a complex project, with a level of influence over the design of governance for the delivery life cycle. They will typically be experience in project methods and tools, able to navigate delivery through uncertainty, lead deputy project managers to achieve specified outcomes, provide advice to decision makers and stakeholders whilst building and maintaining ongoing commitment from several different stakeholder groups. Principal Accountabilities: • Plan, budget, report, execute and deliver into service allocated projects, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required specification, preparing the affected staff and business areas for the new ways of working., • Manage virtual teams via matrix management., • Accountable for following the appropriate governance for the projects within their scope, particularly working within the regulatory framework of a licensed critical national infrastructure organisation., • Responsibility to support Project Delivery Practice management tasks when required e.g. Project Managers Working Group., • Demonstrate the appropriate NATS Behaviours., • Ensure the maintenance of a high level of individual expertise and credibility through continuing professional development., • Ensure the appropriate Operational Safety and Health & Safety activities have been undertaken on their project/s. Job Scope:, • Deliver all project activities to the customer in accordance with all relevant areas of the NATS Management System, NATS Project Management processes and meets the requirements of all appropriate regulations, including the applicable Safety Management System, Environmental and Health and Safety legislation including CDM, considering both Operational Safety and Health & Safety., • Ensure all the necessary supporting information through effective estimation and positive challenge in order to support each project business case, along with supporting the production of the corresponding project plans, financial budgets and resource requirements., • Develop and maintain work breakdown structures, budget management, reporting and the completion of robust risk identification, management and mitigation actions., • Support the negotiation and contract let of all suppliers' contracts associated with their Project(s) working with personnel from other NATS departments such as Commercial, Supply Chain and Legal. Manage the project deliverables from the supplier regarding time, cost and quality to meet the project needs., • Manage and lead Work Package Managers to deliver agreed milestones, to time, cost and quality. Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, behaviours and standards required across all areas, ensuring that where instances of required standards are not met these are dealt with effectively., • Effectively communicate, both formally and informally, to promote understanding and engagement from project teams., • Required to negotiate with local management teams as well as project teams and external suppliers to ensure the effective co-ordination and planning of resources for the supply of services, goods and CADs/work packages., • Provide clear management to project teams, ensuring effective decision making is made at all levels., • Acting as the key interface for your project/s with all stakeholders at appropriate levels. Experience, Qualification & Skills:, • A Project Management qualification (APM PMQ/APMP or equivalent) is essential., • A relevant degree is desirable., • Experience in a management role, preferably in the area of Project and Programme management, is essential., • Experience, knowledge and proven track record of delivery and integration of projects or changes is essential., • Experience and proven track record of building commercial relationships with customers and suppliers is desirable., • Understanding of the commercial aspects of contract management is essential., • Interpersonal skills and judgement required for dealing with both internal and external stakeholders to develop strong working relationships is essential., • The ability to flex a project to deliver it's long and short-term goals is essential. Additional Vacancy Information: We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements.Find out more here . If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. Department: P3O Delivery Practices Location: GB, PO15 7FL #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Country/Region: GB Postal Code: PO15 7FL Job Code: 1115 Salary Range: £69,321.79 - £92,429.04 Date: 4 Dec 2025

NATS is the UK's leading air navigation service provider, handling over 2.4 million flights each year. We provide air traffic control services from two control centres and at airports around the UK. We also provide a wide range of commercial products and solutions internationally. Our people are at the heart of our purpose to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. Closing Date: 02/01/2026 Salary: £62,278.99 - £83,038.65 Job Purpose/Overview Responsible for the Technology (Technical) Solution Design for a specific Service or Assets that make up the service. Managing and Supporting the Technical Solution Design elements as part of the Overall Service Design Pack for the Service. Other Duties Include • Within the NATS SI Framework, responsible for the end to end Technical Design of a large scale high criticality, or Enterprise wide solution representing the Service Design organisation to both its Programme and Service Operations customers and stakeholders., • Ensures that the Design process for operational methods, procedures, facilities and tools are established, reviewed and maintained. (Enterprise & Business Arch (STPL) Level 5)., • Responsible for Technical Design for a Service and or Asset group supporting the Service Designer in meeting their accountabilities for their Service Design components., • Review and approve High Level and Low-Level Technical Designs. Approve "exceptions" identified in Low Level Designs for underpinning Capabilities and prepare submissions to the relevant design governance mechanisms. (Enterprise IT Governance (GOVN) Level 5)., • Impact assess Operational Change Requests to ensure changes are within the Design Envelope and escalate through the Design Processes where not. (Business Risk Management (BURM) Level 6)., • Provide Technology Design representation across the service and wider with a knowledge of each of the systems and assets that make up the system/thread. Autonomy The ability to identify technology Design issues and challenges before they impact project or service delivery as well as the corrective actions required. Be able to coordinate disparate teams to tight timescales with little or no additional support Expected to apply own judgement and expertise to determine the course of action required to resolve Technical Design decisions within the Service and Design Governance processes. Determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level Job Scope The job of Technical Designer fits into the ITIL role for Service Design Management reporting to the Service Designer (Service Design Manager) specific roles are technical design, architecture and design authority for the technologies used in the service. Tactical Planning Be able to identify short term Design decisions that can resolve Programmatic challenges in a way that does not undermine the Safety assurance or undermine the Roadmap for the Service. Review Change Requests and associated plans as raised by the Service Operations team to identify whether the proposed change is within the Design envelope. Strategic Planning Liaise with Project Managers, Service Transition Managers, customers and other stakeholders to agree technical performance requirements, timescales, work plans and other matters that affect the execution of project tasks. Produce engineering papers using predictive modelling techniques to highlight possible service improvement, technology end of life and mitigate technical or operational problems of the future. Develop technology strategies in conjunction with the Service Owners, Service Delivery Managers and Enterprise Architects to meet NATS business objectives, highlighting possible future technical or operational benefits and risks. Essential Skills and Experience • The post holder must be highly motivated and able to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, understanding and reviewing reports written by others and writing documents forming part of the formal documentation of a change, minutes of a formal meeting or a formal report., • The post holder must have good interpersonal communication and management skills., • The ability to lead, coach, motivate and develop members of the design and service team to maximise their contribution, including Work Package delivery to projects and the operational teams in coordination with Practice Managers., • Degree in an Engineering or IT subject and equivalent knowledge acquired through experience in a safety critical environment., • Qualification and experience must balance technical engineering with business acumen to meet both the technical and business management requirements of this role., • Applicants not holding the above qualifications but who have undertaken structured Engineering training (recognised by a professional body) and have extensive engineering experience will be considered., • Ability to operate at level 6 (Initiate, Influence) of the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA)., • Experience in a Service Design Organisation delivering and developing technologies for safety critical Services to meet operational commitments., • Demonstrate Leadership in technology design focused on the continual improvement of the service designed to fit a market need whilst balancing all stakeholder requirements., • Is comfortable operating under circumstances where there is a high degree of uncertainty, particularly early in the service lifecycle., • A proven track record of balancing risk with reward/return., • An accomplished, credible and respected leader with well-developed communication, influencing and negotiation skills gained in a complex organisation undergoing significant transformation., • Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams (that could span marketing, sales, architecture, engineering, suppliers and service operations) across the full service lifecycle and through a matrix based, safety related organisation., • Career record of leading technology design in successful business change programmes., • Excellent appreciation of ITIL methodologies and standards; ideally accredited to Foundation and Practitioner standards., • Good understanding of the NATS operating environment and our strategic intent / objectives., • Extensive Engineering/IT/Business management experience in a fast paced, customer centric and multi-site business., • Strong interpersonal skills with an inherent ability to effectively communicate with and influence internal and external stakeholders up to a senior level., • High levels of energy, drive and resilience, with the flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • Drive and determination to champion and improve customer satisfaction. Additional Vacancy Information We are proud to offer a fantastic total reward package to help you thrive both personally and professionally - for more information on what NATS can offer you please visit - Why NATS? We have adopted agile working to provide greater flexibility and increased choice over working arrangements, with the opportunity for this role to work in our modern office facilities as well as remotely. We also welcome discussions on flexible and part-time working arrangements.Find out more here . If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. #LI-IS1 Department: Engineering Design Location: GB, PO15 7FL #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Country/Region: GB Postal Code: PO15 7FL Job Code: 1100 Salary Range: £62,278.99 - £83,038.65 Date: 28 Nov 2025

Role Overview Are you interested in contributing to the UK's defence and security, with a company developing and delivering advanced communications solutions? Do you have experience in contract management and contract negotiation? Do you want to help close business contracts in a company which offers you excellent personal growth opportunities? As a leader in the defence and space industry, a Commercial Manager is sought to play a central role in the preparation, negotiation and management of all commercial commitments across all stages from acquisition of project to contract closure relating to UK Space Digital (SD) projects. Our customer's need “Information Superiority” – and SD has been delivering mission critical services for decades and is investing to keep our customers ahead of the game. Our Commercial and Contracts team is empowered to bring the customer expectations and the internal company requirements into a commercial strategy. We identify and manage the commercial risks from the pre-bid phase up to project closure as well as acting as focal point for offers and contracts and lead the commercial contract negotiation make informed decisions, building resilience into our network and setting best in class standards. To be successful in this role you will have a passion for developing close working relationships with customers whilst understanding and managing large contracts, in addition to taking satisfaction of employing and sharing best practice whilst improving processes within an organisation and team. These are exciting times at the organisation as the scope of work in Secure Communications continues to develop. We are looking for people to join us who share our values which are: • Team work - We feel, act and behave as one large family – We are One – and create an engaging and inclusive workplace that favours wellbeing, fun and trust to drive team work • Customer - We partner with our customers to deliver valuable and sustainable solutions together • Reliability - Our reliability drives our competences and mind-set to deliver on time, on cost and on quality • Respect - We treat each other and all stakeholders as we wish to be treated, with respect, embracing diversity • Creativity - We are curious, courageous, passionate, open-minded and recognise creativity at all levels • Integrity - We act with integrity and take appropriate consequences to eradicate un-ethical and non-compliant behaviours The position on offer is for Commercial Manager within the SD Business Unit. You will be joining a Commercial team of approximately 10 people and a wider multi-disciplined Programme Line of 100+. This position can be based at our Defence and Space sites in Stevenage or Portsmouth. Responsibilities Reporting directly to the UK Head of Department within the Commercial and Contracts function, you will be responsible for managing a range of Contractual and Commercial topics including: • Providing Commercial support to complex bids which require innovation and creativity • Ongoing management of contracts ranging in values and up to hundreds of millions • Providing Commercial support to manage change on existing contracts • Reviewing and Leading the negotiation of a variety of contractual agreements • Working closely with and managing key stakeholders to deliver profitable solutions ensuring that Commercial risks are highlighted, mitigated and governance is followed • Working with the procurement organisation to advise on key contractual obligations and risks, ensuring flow down of key terms • Managing in accordance with company procedures and contractual requirements, to ensure efficient and accurate performance • Developing relationship with customers to ensure smooth running of existing contracts • Working flexibly to provide support to the wider business in order to provide commercial guidance and management • Employing commercial best practice, efficiency and responsiveness within an ethical environment Skill Set Essential skills & experience: • Demonstrated experience within the commercial field • Experience in a customer facing role • Experience in a competitive bid situation • Proven negotiation and contract management skills • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to interact and influence across a range of stakeholders • Knowledge of the defence industry • Attention to detail • Problem solving ability • Understands the principles of project management, risk management and finance • Security cleared or ability to pass clearance at SC level Desirable skills & experience • Cross-functional interaction with projects, finance, engineering and sales • Experience working with the UK MOD on a range of proposals and contracts • Knowledge of Single Source Regulations and contracting in accordance with the Defence Reform Act • Experience in preparing and executing winning proposals • A self-starter, capable of delivering a high quality complex workload with minimum supervision • Experience in the subject of continuous improvement • Relevant qualification, ideally to degree level TPBN1_UKTJ

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of: Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: This is an initial 6 month contract role within our UK IT Business Unit. The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The Solution Architect works closely with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver robust architectures that support organisational goals. Key Responsibilities: * Solution Design & Architecture to a high standard. * Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for IT systems and applications. * Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements. * Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation for proposed solutions. * Stakeholder Engagement * Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements. * Present architectural solutions to stakeholders and obtain buy-in. * Technology Evaluation * Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. * Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions. * Governance & Standards * Define and enforce architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices. * Ensure consistency and integration across systems and platforms. * Implementation Support * Provide technical leadership during solution implementation. * Troubleshoot architectural issues and guide development teams. * Perform Risk Management. * Identify potential risks in solution design and propose mitigation strategies. * Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards. Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * 7+ years in IT roles, with at least 3 years in solution architecture. * Experience in large-scale system design and implementation. * Certifications (Preferred). * TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL. * Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). * Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures. * Experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns. * Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles. * Analytical & Problem-Solving. * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex systems. * Communication & Leadership. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels. * Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Are you an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, improving asset reliability and ensuring engineering systems are safe and compliant? If youre looking for a role with real impact across one of the UKs most unique and high-profile infrastructure environments, this could be the perfect opportunity.Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.Were supporting a major organisation responsible for engineering governance, assurance and asset management across a large, highly regulated maritime estate in Portsmouth .Youll join a specialist team of senior engineers who support mission-critical mechanical and saltwater systems, working in an environment where no two days are the same.Whats the role all about? As a Principal Mechanical Engineer , youll be a key part of the Engineering, Assurance & Compliance team, providing technical leadership across mechanical systems, rotating machinery, hydraulic systems and saltwater infrastructure.Youll take ownership of complex engineering challenges, drive safe-to-operate assurance, and make sure assets are managed, maintained and developed in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.In this role, you will: Provide engineering governance and assurance for mechanical and saltwater systems Own technical issues, produce safety management systems and unblock engineering problems Review asset condition and present findings to asset owners Support the development and implementation of maintenance strategies (including Condition & Risk-Based Maintenance) Contribute to updates of Asset Management Plans and long-term improvement strategies Collaborate with engineering teams to drive solutions and continuous improvement Support efforts aligned with Net Zero Carbon engineering strategies This is a senior-level engineering role where your decisions genuinely influence safety, reliability and strategic infrastructure planning.What youll bring To succeed as a Principal Mechanical Engineer , youll need: Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) Chartered status or working toward chartership (CEng preferred) Significant experience in mechanical engineering within a regulated or infrastructure environment Strong technical understanding of saltwater systems, hydraulic systems, rotating machinery Experience creating and implementing maintenance strategies Ability to balance systems-level thinking with component-level detail Knowledge of compliance requirements for mechanical systems within built or maritime estates Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder-management skills Who you are Youre a confident and influential engineer who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and supporting others.You think strategically, can explain complex engineering concepts clearly, and work well with both senior stakeholders and technical teams.Youll be: Organised and proactive Engaging and collaborative Skilled at communicating technical information Driven by quality, safety and continuous improvement Whats in it for you? £60,000£68,000 salary 25 days holiday bank holidays Enhanced pension scheme Life assurance Group income protection Internal benefits & discounts programme Cycle to Work scheme Professional development & career progression Wellbeing & occupational health services Reward & recognition initiatives Ready to take the next step? If youre an experienced Principal Mechanical Engineer looking for a role where your expertise truly makes an impact, wed love to hear from you.Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat. xjlbheb Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.INDFPR