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Department: Facilities Location: Leeds Type of Contract: Permanent About Us: GBS is a higher education provider offering a range of sector-relevant courses across ten campuses in London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Working in partnership with several of the UK’s leading higher education providers, we deliver vocational, undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in finance, accounting, business, construction, tourism, healthcare and more. Our Vision: Changing Lives through Education Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Anum The Role: The Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer will maintain, install, and refurbish fabric and the equipment across the GBS UK estates portfolio. They will monitor the condition of GBS buildings, undertake repairs and renovations, and assist Estates and Facilities in the planning of refurbishment projects. This role may require travel to other GBS UK campuses and demands flexible working to accommodate business operations. ROTA: 40-hour working week, covering campus operating hours from Monday to Sunday, 7:00am to 9:30pm, with occasional out-of-hours work as required to minimise disruption and ensure the smooth completion of maintenance tasks. What the role involves: • Preventative and Reactive Maintenance, • Building and Equipment Maintenance, • Health, Safety, and Compliance, • Documentation and Inventory Management, • Refurbishment and Fit-Out Projects, • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification, • City & Guilds Level 2 and/or Level 3 in Electrical Installations, or equivalent NVQ, or demonstrable experience to the same standard., • Previous experience in building maintenance including M&E systems., • Manual skills, knowledge of refurbishment techniques., • A flexible and proactive approach to work with “can do” attitude., • Familiarity with COSHH requirements for the equipment and chemicals being used., • Interpersonal skill and ability to work on your own but at the same time part of the facilities wider team, • 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays, • 1-day extra leave per year of service, up to a maximum of 5 days, • Workplace pension scheme, • Tuition reimbursement for career development courses, • Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more, • Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more, • Reward and recognition programme, • £500 award employee referral scheme — Barbara Vargas (Professional Services Employee) GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We take our core values seriously and work hard to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed. Please note: This role will require a DBS and is not eligible for sponsorship!

Are you a highly ambitious, results-driven individual with a passion for streamlining processes and achieving exceptional outcomes? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make a tangible impact and be recognized for your achievements? Safeguard Armour, a leading provider of innovative armor and tactical equipment, is seeking a proactive and driven Project Coordinator to join our growing company. In this high-impact role, you will be a key player in optimizing our operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and driving our ambitious expansion plans across 30+ countries. Our Goal: To increase revenue in our armor and equipment division from £6 million to £20 million within the next 3 years. We're looking for someone who is as excited about this challenge as we are and who is ready to roll up their sleeves and make a real difference. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to: • Lead with Efficiency: Become a key player in driving operational excellence and streamlining our processes to fuel our ambitious growth plans. You'll have a direct impact on our efficiency and effectiveness, transforming how we work and setting new benchmarks for success., • Make a Tangible Difference: Play a crucial role in launching new products and supporting strategic initiatives that will make a real difference in the world. You'll see your ideas implemented and make a direct contribution to the safety and security of those who protect us., • Achieve Recognition for Your Excellence: Your contributions will be highly visible and valued. You'll have the opportunity to showcase your skills, exceed expectations, and be recognized for your impact on the company's performance and growth. What You'll Do: • Drive Operational Efficiency: Analyze existing processes and workflows across all departments, identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, and opportunities for improvement. You'll be a key player in streamlining our operations, developing solutions that maximize efficiency, and minimizing wasted time and effort. Focus on optimizing operations related to tender management, product development (helmets, plates, shields), and supply chain logistics., • Set KPIs & Goals: You will be vital to setting KPIs and assigning goals to projects, internal and external teams., • Coordinate Key Projects: You'll be a vital part of our project teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet our high standards. Your meticulous approach and eye for detail will be crucial in coordinating tasks, managing timelines, and ensuring seamless execution across departments like Product Development, Supply Chain, and Sales. This includes supporting the launch of our new clothing line, and contributing to the development of new materials for our new division., • Implement and Manage Change: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new or revised procedures, ensuring clarity, efficiency, and compliance. You'll bring your passion for structure and your talent for streamlining workflows to enhance our operations and drive greater productivity. Facilitate clear communication and teamwork across departments., • Track, Measure, and Report: Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of your efforts, identify areas for further refinement, and showcase your contributions to the company's success. You'll be driven by tangible results and will find satisfaction in exceeding expectations. You'll also prepare regular reports for senior management, demonstrating your analytical skills and your ability to communicate complex data clearly., • Support System Implementation: You'll play a crucial role in supporting the implementation of our new ERP/MRP system (Hydacore), contributing to the automation and optimization of key processes. Your understanding of systems and your drive for efficiency will be invaluable in this critical initiative. Assist with data migration, user training, and system testing to ensure a smooth transition and maximize the benefits of this cutting-edge technology., • Tender Management & Proposal Development: Support the tender management process by analyzing government tenders, developing win strategies, and collaborating with internal teams to craft compelling proposals that meet the specific requirements of police, special forces, navy, and military clients in our 40 markets. Contribute to the development of marketing and product proposals for high-value customers, showcasing the value proposition of Safeguard Armour and Alphatec materials., • Supply Chain Optimization: Contribute to improving and diversifying our supply chain operations, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency, cost reduction, and risk mitigation. Work with the supply chain team to implement new strategies and optimize existing processes. This includes exploring new sourcing options, negotiating with suppliers, and implementing inventory management systems. Who We're Looking For: • A highly ambitious and organized individual with a proven track record of efficiently achieving goals and exceeding expectations., • A proactive and results-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is eager to take initiative and make a tangible impact., • A skilled collaborator who can build rapport, communicate effectively with diverse teams, and navigate complex projects with multiple stakeholders., • Someone who is eager to learn, adaptable to new challenges, and thrives in a demanding environment where excellence is expected., • Someone who is systems and process orientated At Safeguard Armour, we're on a mission: We're passionate about protecting those who protect us, and we're building a company that is making a real difference in the world. We're not just selling products; we're providing solutions that save lives. We're a small but rapidly growing company with a global reach, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our ambition and our commitment to excellence. If you're ready to join a winning team, make a tangible impact, and be part of something bigger than yourself, we encourage you to apply

Safeguard Armour, a global provider of armor and tactical equipment, is seeking an organised and systems thinking Business Operations Lead to join our growing company. In this high-impact role, you will sit at the centre of the business—driving operational rhythm, performance management, and cross-functional delivery to support our ambitious expansion plans across 30+ countries. We have a small elite team of circa 15 people, and around 50-100 partners via sales and supply. Our Goal: To increase revenue in our armor and equipment division from £5 million to £20 million within the next 3 years. We’re looking for someone who is energised by this challenge, who understands systems and processes, and can help translate the overarching vision into operational execution. This is an opportunity to: Lead the Operating System Own the weekly/monthly cadence that keeps the business aligned—priorities, metrics, actions, and follow-through. You’ll help set the standard for how we execute and scale. Drive Tangible Impact From tender performance to supply chain reliability to product launch readiness, you’ll have full visibility of end to end process, goals, KPIs and outcomes Get Exposure and Fast Tracked This is a high-visibility role with direct influence on leadership decisions. Your work will be measurable and recognised through outcomes, with exposure to overall design of a small growing company. What You’ll Do Run Business Performance & Cadence • Build and own the operating rhythm: weekly leadership reviews, KPI dashboards, action tracking, and decision logs., • Ensure priorities are clear across Sales, Product, Supply Chain, and Operations—and that teams deliver against them. Define KPIs, Targets, and Accountability • Lead KPI design across functions (commercial, operational, delivery, quality, forecast accuracy, inventory turns, tender conversion, on-time delivery)., • Translate company goals into team-level targets and ensure owners, timelines, and success metrics are in place. Drive Cross-Functional Execution (End-to-End) • Coordinate delivery of strategic initiatives: product launches (helmets, plates, shields, clothing line), tender readiness, new market rollouts, and internal capability building., • Proactively identify risks and bottlenecks; escalate early and drive resolution. Operational Excellence & Process Improvement • Diagnose where time, money, or quality is being lost across workflows (tender-to-order, order-to-cash, procurement-to-delivery, NPI)., • Design and implement improved SOPs that scale, with clear handoffs and compliance built in. Systems & Data (Automations, Software Dev & Deployment) • Help drive adoption and design of new workflows, software, and processes: process mapping, data quality, training coordination, UAT, and reporting outputs., • Improve decision-making through clean dashboards and reliable data. Tender Ops Enablement (Execution + Win-Rate Improvement) • Strengthen the tender machine: timelines, inputs, governance, win/loss insights, and cross-team coordination., • Ensure proposals are delivered on time, compliant, and commercially sharp across police, special forces, navy, and military opportunities. Supply Chain & Delivery Reliability • Partner with Supply Chain to improve supplier performance, lead times, cost control, and risk mitigation., • Support inventory strategy, forecasting discipline, and service-level performance. Leadership Support & Strategic Projects • Act as a force-multiplier for senior leadership—bringing structure, visibility, and momentum to the highest-priority business initiatives. Who We’re Looking For • A highly organised, commercially aware operator with a track record of driving execution across multiple teams., • A confident, proactive leader who creates clarity, drives accountability, and enjoys solving hard operational problems., • Strong communicator who can influence across functions, from senior leaders to hands-on teams., • Data-driven and outcome-focused: you track what matters, and simplify complexity, • Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable in a demanding, high-growth environment., • Systems and process thinking

• Job Title: Lead Clinical Research Associate, • Location: Remote in UK, • Salary: £56,000 - £63,000 (DOE), • Additional Benefits: Car allowance (or company car) and bonus, • Sign-on Bonus: Potential sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, • Company: Global CRO RBW Consulting is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity on behalf of one of our esteemed clients. As one of the few rapidly growing Contract Research Organizations (CROs) for UK studies, our client is expanding their site management team with multiple hires this year. They are involved in a diverse range of studies, including cutting-edge research in advanced therapies such as CAR-T. Join a highly experienced team dedicated to excellence in clinical research. In this role, you will benefit from a supportive management team committed to your professional growth. They provide clear guidance on the skills needed for advancement and offer fluid career development opportunities across various departments. This company prioritizes quality over metrics and is currently generating significant excitement within their UK team. Key accountabilities • Autonomy of investigator sites with full responsibility for the successful management of sites through study life cycle (start-up to close-out);, • Conduct feasibility, pre-study, initiation, monitoring, and closeout visits for research sites, mainly phase 1 to 3 and within all available therapeutic areas;, • Prepare accordingly and attend investigator meetings, coordinating timely delivery and subsequent proper storage and accountability of clinical supplies and following-up of drug safety issues;, • Perform source document verification and case report form review;, • Perform regulatory document review;, • Conduct study drug inventory;, • Perform adverse event and serious adverse event reporting and follow-up; and, • Assess patient recruitment and retention. Qualifications • Bachelor of Science in health-related field (or equivalent), • Proven CRA experience; 5 years minimum Why Join? • Supportive Environment: Build strong relationships with a transparent management team focused on your development., • Innovative Approach: Work with a company that embraces a 360 monitoring approach and leverages AI to enhance efficiency and save time., • Results-Driven KPIs: Our client's key performance indicators are centered around tangible study outcomes, such as patient recruitment, visit reports, and resolving site issues., • Administrative Support: Dedicated admin staff to help with site management tasks, helping to maintain a balanced workload., • Training: Extensive training and buddy system in place., • Career Growth: promotion opportunities up to 4 times a year., • Therapy Areas: Access to mixed therapy areas, including advanced therapies like CAR-T. To apply Please click ‘apply’ or contact Joe Pearce for any further information About RBW Consulting RBW Consulting is a life sciences talent & strategic consultancy with purpose, delivered through what we call Human Intelligence. We help life sciences businesses change the world by giving them the people, insight & networks to innovate and scale. We are proud of our role in helping companies deliver better health and wellbeing outcomes for patients We give back by playing an active role in funding initiatives that change lives We’ve created a culture rooted in support, transparency and mutual commitment. We lead with our values from the inside; empowering and investing in our people is more important than short-term commercial gain. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency RBW Consulting is an equal opportunity workplace. We prioritize talent (both current and potential) over resumes, challenge the status quo, and value people as our most important asset. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, marital status, visible or invisible disability, medical condition, national origin, veteran status, or any other protected status. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all levels and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Job Title: Subsea Tooling Manager Location: Aberdeen, Newcastle or North Yorkshire Role Purpose The Subsea Tooling Manager is responsible for the technical, commercial, and strategic management of a global subsea tooling portfolio. The role ensures tooling solutions are engineered, delivered, and cost-managed to meet project requirements safely, efficiently, and reliably, while driving performance, profitability, and market growth. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership • Lead the design, development, selection, and integration of subsea tooling, including pipeline PIG launch and recovery systems and subsea connectors., • Provide technical leadership to tooling engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices., • Ensure tooling designs are maintained, certified, and compliant with regulatory and quality requirements., • Support projects through technical reviews, feasibility assessments, and operational troubleshooting., • Drive continuous improvement in tooling performance, reliability, and innovation. Commercial & Strategic Management • Own the commercial strategy for subsea tooling, including budgeting, pricing, and cost control., • Support sales enquiries and prepare technical and commercial proposals in response to RFQs., • Manage vendor relationships, procurement strategies, and contract negotiations., • Optimise tooling inventory and lifecycle management to reduce cost and lead times., • Identify market trends, emerging technologies, and growth opportunities., • Develop and deliver short-term revenue improvement plans and a 3–5 year strategic roadmap, including funded new product development., • Support marketing activities, customer engagement, and industry exhibitions. Project, Operational, HSE & Quality • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure tooling is delivered to customer expectations., • Ensure timely resolution of equipment and operational issues., • Champion a strong HSE culture and ensure compliance with safety, legislative, and quality systems., • Participate in audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement activities. Key Competencies • Strong technical expertise in subsea tooling and ROV-related systems., • Proven commercial and financial management capability., • Leadership, strategic planning, and execution skills., • Strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving abilities., • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Qualifications & Experience • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Robotics, or related discipline., • Chartered Engineer status desirable., • 7+ years’ experience in subsea tooling, ROV operations, or subsea engineering., • Proven experience in design-and-build environments and technical team management., • Strong knowledge of offshore energy industry standards (API, ISO, IMCA). Work Environment • Office-based with regular travel to operational teams, customers, and exhibitions in the UK and overseas.

Job Description Procurement Manager Location: Remote (Home Based – UK) Working Hours: This is a UK-based role supporting US stakeholders. Flexibility to accommodate US time zones is required from time to time, balanced with a flexible and outcome-focused approach to working hours. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We’re looking for a proven and experienced Procurement Manager to join our established and growing branded merchandise provider operating within the US collegiate market. This is a UK-based role with a strong US focus, working primarily with US universities, campus stores, suppliers, and partners. The successful candidate will bring deep buying experience to a growing business in the university campus store space, where we drive customer engagement by delivering high-quality branded merchandise with passionate, world-class service. Reporting into senior leadership, the Procurement Manager will work closely with US-based store managers and retail operations teams to develop inventory strategies that maximise sales growth and profitability, while supporting forecasted demand across our US customer base Duties and Responsibilities - Monitor and analyse US consumer, fashion, and collegiate retail buying trends, as well as broader trends within the branded merchandise industry - Source and evaluate apparel and branded merchandise for the US collegiate market, selecting items that meet in-store, organisational, and online customer needs while adhering to pricing, quality, decoration, and freight cost standards - Conduct merchandise planning and rate-of-sales analysis, managing the end-to-end inventory strategy including new and seasonal buys, reorders, and end-of-life markdowns based on sell-through and planned product life cycle - Analyse and evaluate US in-store and online sales performance, partnering with store managers and Retail Operations to adjust inventory strategies accordingly - Develop and present commercial and trend analysis to influence future buying decisions and assortment strategies - Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers to achieve best value and service levels - Ensure timely delivery of products and compliance with purchase contracts, factoring in international logistics and US distribution requirements - Work with the administrative team to create accurate sales and purchase orders, ensuring all product, pricing, and shipping details are correct - Collaborate with administrative teams, graphic artists, decorators, and suppliers to create virtual samples and decoration-ready artwork suitable for branded merchandise - Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on-time delivery, proactively resolving issues and mitigating future risks - Expedite or defer orders as required based on inventory levels, trading performance, and demand changes - Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive value improvement, supply chain optimisation, and sourcing strategies - Lead the reconciliation of purchase order discrepancies between suppliers, store managers, and the accounting team - Provide a high level of service to internal customers, recommending alternative products or supply options when required - Analyse reports to identify sales trends and recurring production or shipping issues, sharing insights with senior management - Travel as required, including US buying trips, supplier visits, trade shows, and industry events, to remain up to date with market trends Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Minimum 5 years’ experience in a retail buying or procurement role, preferably within apparel or branded merchandise - Minimum 5 years’ experience working directly with suppliers, ideally including overseas or US-based suppliers - Strong applied knowledge of forecasting, transportation, supply chain, inventory management, and warehousing - Experience working with international markets, particularly the US, is highly desirable - Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, and SharePoint - Knowledge of branded merchandise and apparel decoration techniques is advantageous - Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise, organise, and manage multiple deadlines - Strong financial acumen with experience presenting commercial data and analysis - Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills - Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills - Proven ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels, including senior leadership - Results-driven with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs Eligibility Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the UK. This role operates on UK employment terms, despite its primary focus on the US market. Benefits - Pension Scheme - Eye Care Scheme - Health Cash Plan - Buy and Sell Annual Leave Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.

This role plays a pivotal part in managing inventory accounting for global operations, including forecasting, partnering with Group Finance, Commercial Finance, and other stakeholders to provide insight and ensure operational excellence across Burberry. Deliver high-quality management and statutory