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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis) Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: • Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment, • Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation, • Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies, • Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines, • Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems, • Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process Essential • Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards, • Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development, • Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design), • Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems, • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, • Knowledge of defence standards, • Experience of Marine Electrical Systems 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 Electrical Power Systems Definition team: Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. 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: 30th 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-KI1 #LI-Hybrid

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Head of Data Engineering Our longstanding financial services client is currently hiring a Head of Data Engineering to lead a high-performing Data Engineering function overseeing the delivery and optimisation of two enterprise-scale data platforms on Azure. With a blend of technical leadership and strategic vision, you’ll chair our clients Data Board, define the data strategy, and drive the roadmap that underpins innovation across the business as our client continues their journey into Azure Cloud Services. To be successful, you will have recent experience owning & delivering an Azure-based data platforms (Databricks, streaming device data, Smart Data, ERP systems) coupled with hands on capabilites implementing robust data ingestions pipelines (ETL/ELT) and introduced even-driven architecture (Kafka) to enable scalable, real-time solutions. Our client is offering a basic salary between £120,000 to £140,000 + 40% bonus / 40% LTIP + 7.5k car allowance + additional benefits to be based in Wolverhampton or Chatham on a hybrid basis. Role responsibilities: • Lead and develop a high-performing Data Engineering team, setting vision, priorities, and standards., • Oversee the design, build, and optimisation of data pipelines, ingestion, processing, and storage solutions., • Embed best practice in governance, documentation, and lifecycle management across the function., • Collaborate with IT, architecture, and business teams to ensure secure, scalable cloud configurations., • Champion innovation, exploring new tools, technologies, and methods to enhance capability and efficiency. Core technical requirements: • Management & Leadership experience of Data Engineering function comprised of SQL and Azure engineers (circa 40) is a must have., • Recent experience of implementation of Event driven architecture on Kafka is a must have., • Demonstrable industry experience of a regulated environment (finance or banking preferred) is a must have., • Extensive experience in large complex data engineering projects, designing and developing ETL pipelines and moving into Cloud is a must have., • Strong experience in data migration techniques from SQL server estate into Azure cloud services is a must have., • Understanding of data related regulations including BCBS239 / IRB is a nice to have

Job\nTitle: Engineering Manager – Electrical\nSystems Location:\nBarrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow),\n1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a\nrequirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular\nbasis) Salary: Up to\n£61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience) What\nyou’ll be doing: • Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the\nfunctional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems\nequipment, • Managing the processes and reviews of technical\ndocumentation, • Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and\ndependencies, • Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects\nacross a broad range of engineering\ndisciplines, • Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide\nsolutions to complex problems\n, • Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the\nsystems definition process Essential \n • Chartership\nor working (or prepared to work)\ntowards, • Engineering\ndegree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering\ndesign / development, • Experience of\ndesign / development of power systems (concept through to detailed\ndesign), • Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power\nsystems, • Strong analytical and problem solving\nskills, • Knowledge of\ndefence standards, • Experience of\nMarine Electrical Systems The\nElectrical Power Systems Definition\nteam: Working\non the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology\nfrom the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of\nthe Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of\nengineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the\nsubmarine design and build process, including design documentation,\nspatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you\nwith an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the\nUK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer\nrelocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to\nmeeting eligibility criteria. \n Why\nBAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to\nmake a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that\nvalues diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and\nwhere you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome\npeople from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our\nrecruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a\ndisability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an\nanxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain\nassessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential\nreasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE\nSystems are subject to both security and export control\nrestrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your\nnationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and\nyour place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to\nperform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum\nachieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also\nrequire higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants\nmust typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK\ndepending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for\nmeaningful security vetting\nchecks. Closing\nDate: 30th November 2025 We\nreserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive\nsufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are\ninterested, please submit your application as early as\npossible. #LI-KI1\n #LI-Hybrid \n

Salary: Circa £60,000 What you'll be doing : Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand Providing technical governance and ensuring a

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

Job Title: Mechanical Design Lead Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes or Portsmouth – 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: Up to £85,700 (dependent on skills and experience) Part time & accruing hours available. Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options Put yourself into a dynamic Mechanical Design Lead 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 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: Provide a depth and breadth of expert knowledge gained through substantial work experience to apply principles and concepts of systems engineering, ISO 15288 and own specialist mechanical engineering expertise to development or problem resolution of a complex shipborne structure with integrated sensor configurations Provide technical and business leadership and may lead several engineering teams, including management and possible control of costs associated with the team activity Analyse, define, evaluate, plan and deliver solutions to meet programme, business and customer requirements Interface with customers, suppliers and other functions and will act as an ambassador for engineering to these groups Assist with development of engineering capability and skills and monitor professional development of engineers to meet future discipline requirements Your skills and experiences: Subject matter expertise in Mechanical Engineering: Structures and Finite Element Analysis (particularly Static and Dynamic Shock and Vibration) or equivalent experience Ability to generate requirements and translate concepts into production-ready designs Relevant experience/knowledge of CAD and Mechanical Engineering Analysis, Modelling and Simulation tools Experience of leading large scale complex system designs Experience of multiple aspects of an engineering lifecycle and expert knowledge of lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile) Higher education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant STEM discipline Achieved Chartered Engineer status or be working towards Benefits 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 Radar Systems Engineering team: The Mechanical Design Lead is a subject matter expert in Mechanical Engineering, responsible for the conceptual development of future shipborne integrated mast structures designed to house multiple radars, sensors, communications systems, and ship services. 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 8th 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-TP1 #LI-Hybrid

Hardware Team Lead • Rochester, Kent (4 days p/w in office), • £55,000 - £65,000 + excellent bens. As an Hardware Team Lead, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry. What you’ll be doing : • Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team, • Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities, • Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand, • Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes, • Leading cost and performance trade-offs, • Control Account Management (CAM) Your skills and experiences: Essential: • Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle, • Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control, • Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development., • Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF, • Knowledge of supporting a production program Desirable: • Experience of PLD / FPGA design, • Requirements management tools, such as DOORS, • Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA, Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, we also offer 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. 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.

Job Title: Lead Hardware Engineer Location: Rochester, Kent Role Type: Permanent Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum depending on experience Our client, an established electronics manufacturing firm in Rochester, require an experienced Lead Hardware Engineer to join their multi-disciplined team. Candidates would need to have lived & worked in the UK for 5+ years and be eligible for BPSS security clearance. What the role of the Lead Hardware Engineer entails: Some of the main duties of the Lead Hardware Engineer will include: • Managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team, • Work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities, • Ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand, • Providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes, • Leading cost and performance trade-offs, • Control Account Management (CAM) What experience you need to be the successful Lead Hardware Engineer: Essential: • Able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle, • Proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control, • Experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF, • Experience of PLD / FPGA design, • Requirements management tools, such as DOORS, • Work-package management tools, such as MSP, JIRA This really is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Hardware Engineer to progress their career. If you are interested please apply as soon as possible as this position will be filled quickly so don't miss out! Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.

Fully Remote | Flexible Hours | Fee-Split Model Join a Forward-Thinking Boutique Firm Are you an experienced Residential Conveyancer looking for more than just another conveyancing role? Do you find that your clients and referrers are choosing you, not necessarily the firm you work for? If that sounds familiar, it might be time to consider a consultancy model – and start earning up to 75% of the fees you generate. Many lawyers have already made the move to consultancy, and it’s transforming the way they work, and the money they earn. At FDR, we specialise in helping conveyancers make that transition with confidence. Choosing the right firm can feel daunting – even isolating – but that’s where we come in. We're a small, forward-thinking boutique firm that offers more than just a platform. Here, you’re not just another number. Your voice matters, your work is appreciated, and your growth is genuinely supported. We’re a close-knit, modern legal practice giving experienced conveyancers the chance to take full control of their careers – with the very best technology to back you up. You’ll have direct access to senior leadership, streamlined systems, and the freedom to work how and when it suits you. Why Join Us? • Personal Support, Not Just a Platform, • We don’t leave you to figure things out alone. You’ll get real support to grow your business – with marketing help, mentoring, and a community of like-minded consultants who share insights and success., • Work on Your Terms, • Remote working, flexible hours, and total autonomy over your caseload. It’s your practice, built your way – under a clear, fair fee-split model., • Big Tech, Small Firm Feel, • We’ve invested in Salesforce – a game-changer in legal tech and rarely used by firms of any size. Thanks to the backing of our parent company, the AIIC Group, we have access to cutting-edge systems that mean fewer manual tasks, significant time savings, and a smoother experience for you and your clients., • You’re Heard and Valued, • In our compact team, you’ll have a direct line to leadership (including the CEO) and the ability to help shape how the firm evolves. We listen, and we act on what matters to you., • Full Support, Without the Red Tape, • Benefit from the financial security, compliance guidance, and admin support that comes from being part of the AIIC Group – without sacrificing your independence or flexibility. What We’re Looking For: • A qualified solicitor, licensed conveyancer, or legal executive with experience in residential property, • Confident in managing your own caseload from instruction to completion, • Tech-savvy and excited by smarter, more efficient ways of working, • Self-motivated and ready to grow your own client base with full backing, • Looking for true flexibility, with the support of a professional and collaborative team Ready to build a career on your terms – with the tools, support, and autonomy to thrive? We’d love to hear from you. Contact us today for a confidential chat with one of our Recruitment Executives. P.S. If you have less than 4 years of experience, don’t worry! You may still be eligible to join us as a fee-earning consultant. Reach out for more details.

Head of Provider Services Location: Medway, Kent Salary: £61,140 – £73,241 per annum Plus: • Special Allowance: £5,573 per annum, • Skills Allowance: £10,000 per annum, • Lead the strategic development of Provider Services, including the design and implementation of strategies, policies, and service improvements., • Maintain strategic oversight of the Sufficiency Plan, fostering strong partnerships to secure stable, high-quality placements for children in care., • Oversee children’s placements and financial forecasting, working closely with Commissioning to monitor spend, analyse impact, and plan for future demand., • Act as the strategic lead for Adoption Partnership South East (Bexley, Kent & Medway)., • Drive performance through clear KPIs, embedding best practice and improving outcomes for children and young people., • Manage service budgets, ensuring delivery is safe, efficient, and within financial frameworks., • Deputise for the Assistant Director and provide cover for other Heads of Service where required. Why Join Medway? At Medway, we are committed to improving outcomes for our children and families. You will be part of a leadership team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve. Apply Now If you are ready to take on a high-impact leadership role and shape the future of children’s services in Medway, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 To apply or request more information, please contact: Delanie Heyes – Service Care Solutions Email: or call 01772 208964

Two in three people become carers. Bring your expertise as a Chief Executive to help support and champion millions of unpaid carers. Location: Hybrid working, with home working and the requirement to travel across all Carers First office and service areas. Applications close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th November. About the role Carers First has been working with and for carers for over 30 years. We understand that while caring can be deeply rewarding, it can also lead to poverty, stress and isolation. According to Carers UK’s 2024 data, 1.2 million unpaid carers live in poverty, with 400,000 living in deep poverty and 61% worrying about living costs and managing in the future. At Carers First, we’re here to help carers live their lives to the fullest while continuing to care for someone else. We focus on spotting carers early and offering the right support before things reach a crisis point. Our aim is to improve well-being and reduce the challenges that caring can bring. We work with carers of all ages, taking a strengths-based approach and offering personalised advice, information and support to help them stay in control and feel confident in their caring role. We deliver services in Croydon, Essex, Haringey, Lincolnshire, Medway, Merton, Southend-on-Sea, and Waltham Forest, and we’re expanding our digital support to reach even more carers. By working closely with partners and national networks, we’re always developing what we do, reaching more people and making a bigger difference. Leading Carers First Carers First is financially sound, with strong governance, a skilled and committed Trustee Board and a talented Senior Leadership Team. As we look to the future, we are seeking an inspiring and strategic Chief Executive to lead our next phase of development and deliver even greater impact for unpaid carers. This is a pivotal role for a collaborative, compassionate and resilient leader who shares our values and is motivated to make a tangible difference in people’s lives. You will: • Inspire, empower and support our people to deliver their best, • Helps us achieve sustainable growth, • Lead and maintain high-quality operational delivery alongside strategic development., • Champion carers’ voices nationally and locally, • Build partnerships and influence policy to improve carers’ lives Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply. Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 26th November.

Head of Service – Provider Services Salary: Up to £73,241 per annum Plus: £5,573 special allowance, £10,000 skill allowance, £3,000 Out of Hours payment Why Medway? Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people—offering mentoring, training, and clear pathways for career progression. Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and genuinely invested in creating a culture of openness and accountability. Your voice matters at Medway. Recognition & impact: Your work will not go unnoticed. Medway celebrates success and encourages innovation, giving you the platform you need to make a real impact. About the Role As Head of Provider Services, you’ll provide strategic leadership and direction across Medway’s Provider Services, ensuring children and young people receive the highest standard of care and support. You’ll oversee Medway’s sufficiency plan, manage placement stability, and strengthen partnerships between Children’s Services and Commissioning. You’ll also lead Medway’s role within the Adoption Partnership South East alongside Kent and Bexley. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Children’s Services, you’ll play a key part in driving performance, financial management, and continuous improvement across the service. ...

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide strategic leadership and management for the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team within the Children’s Services division, continuously driving improvement and ensuring social work practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. To contribute to the leadership and strategic development of the wider service as a member of the Children’s Services Management Team. To work in strategic partnership with other agencies and stakeholders, including children, young people and their families to ensure their views inform and shape service delivery and improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. To be accountable for the service area budget, ensuring effective monitoring and analysing of spend in order to ensure services are delivered safely within budget. To work with the Deputy Director for Children and Adults to co-ordinate effective strategies to ensure that all children and young people are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy and safe from all forms of maltreatment and neglect. To provide strong leadership, challenge and support providing a mirror into social work and early help in the areas, but also ensuring good systems are in place to scrutinise the effectiveness of the Quality Assurance Unit, and its impact on practice. To understand, explore and interpret good practice and support the Deputy Director for Children and Adults in ...

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Head of Finance Aylesford £65k - £75k + Benefits Were hiring a Head of Finance for a values-led organisation based in Aylesford. This is a hands-on leadership role where youll oversee financial operations, reporting, compliance, and systems development all while managing a talented team of four. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step. Key Responsibilities: • Leading the finance team across payroll, credit control, purchase ledger and accounting operations., • Managing monthly accounts, cashflow, and annual reporting cycles., • Driving improvements in financial systems and processes, working closely with IT., • Providing strategic financial and tax advice, ensuring compliance and best practice., • Collaborating with senior leaders across the organisation to embed financial accountability., • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified., • Prior roles to include Financial Accountant, Senior Accountant, Financial Controller, Head of Finance., • Strong technical accounting / financial accounting knowledge and understanding of financial legislation., • Advanced Excel s...

Are you a hands-on mechanical engineer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you have the leadership skills to inspire a team while driving innovation and continuous improvement? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of engineering operations within a forward-thinking

This pivotal role will provide strategic leadership, drive service excellence, and ensure the highest standards of care for children, young people, and families.

We are seeking a visionary Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to play a pivotal leadership role in driving excellence, innovation, and positive outcomes across our children's services. Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance. As the Head of Service – Safeguarding

As Head of Service you will be part of a permanent senior management team. You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight, and ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. You will have a specific focus on Fostering, Multi Disciplinary Services and Youth Services. You will also be the lead for Adoption Partnership South East (London Borough of Bexley, Kent County Council (Host) and Medway Council) and be the interface between Children’s Services and Commissioning. As a strategic leader in Medway, you will be expected to contribute to the operational management and development of the wider service, working closely with our Assistant Director and other Heads of Service for Children’s Services. As a qualified and registered Social Worker, with a proven track record of successfully managing children social care services, you will have excellent leadership skills and a proven record of successfully improving and transforming services. Ideally you will also have experience of working with ‘Signs of Safety’ or a similar strengths and relationships based practice framework. Significant experience and knowledge directly related to this area of specialism is essential. Why Medway? Supportive culture: You’ll join a team that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its peopl...

As they continue to expand, they’re looking for a proactive Production Supervisor to lead and inspire their production team, driving performance, maintaining high standards and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Production Supervisor | Food & Nutrition Manufacturing | Strong Leadership & G

Join Oakland Care as a Unit Manager and become part of a compassionate, supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. We offer a rewarding environment where your leadership and expertise can truly shine, along with excellent opportunities for professio

Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance. We are seeking a visionary Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to play a pivotal leadership role in driving excellence, innovation, and positive outcomes across our children's services.

Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing value retailers. With a reputation for unbeatable customer service, career progression, and store expansion, now's the time to be part of something big. About the Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. Your role will focus on people leadership, performance management, and operational excellence - with clear progression opportunities into Store Management. Key Responsibilities * Take ownership of a department and step up as Duty Manager when required * Support the Store Manager in delivering KPIs: sales, shrinkage, and wage control * Drive exceptional customer service and team engagement * Oversee stock control, merchandising, and compliance standards * Ensure Health & Safety procedures are always followed * Analyse store data to identify areas for improvement and growth What We're Looking For * Proven experience as an Assistant Manager (or similar level) in a fast-paced retail environment * A hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor and motivates others * Strong organisational and communication skills * Passionate about customer service and hitting targets * Proactive and eager to develop into a future Store Manager Why Join Us? * Competitive salary - up to £30,000 * Fast-paced, exciting environment with genuine career progression * Be part of a business that's expanding rapidly across the UK * Make your mark and grow with a team that values people and performance Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Apply now and be part of our Gillingham success story. BBBH34778

Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Salary: £61,140 – £73,241 per annum + £18,307 in allowances (Special Allowance: £5,307 | Skill Allowance: £10,000 | Out of Hours: £3,000) + excellent benefits Location: Medway Council Medway Council is seeking an experienced and inspirational leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance within the Children’s Services division. Why Medway? Supportive culture: Join a service that values collaboration, professional development, and staff wellbeing. Medway invests in its people through mentoring, training, and clear career progression pathways. Leadership that listens: Senior leaders are visible, approachable, and committed to openness and accountability. Your voice matters here. Recognition & impact: Your work will make a visible difference. Medway celebrates success, supports innovation, and gives you the platform to drive real, lasting change for children and families.The Role As Head of Service – Safeguarding and QA, you will: Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance service. Drive improvement in practice and performance across Children’s Services, ensuring positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. Lead and manage the Quality Assurance Unit, including the IRO Service, LADO, Child Protection Chairs, a...

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To provide strategic leadership and management for the Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team within the Children’s Services division, continuously driving improvement and ensuring social work practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. To contribute to the leadership and strategic development of the wider service as a member of the Children’s Services Management Team. To work in strategic partnership with other agencies and stakeholders, including children, young people and their families to ensure their views inform and shape service delivery and improve outcomes for children, young people and their families. To be accountable for the service area budget, ensuring effective monitoring and analysing of spend in order to ensure services are delivered safely within budget. To work with the Deputy Director for Children and Adults to co-ordinate effective strategies to ensure that all children and young people are physically, mentally and emotionally healthy and safe from all forms of maltreatment and neglect. To provide strong leadership, challenge and support providing a mirror into social work and early help in the areas, but also ensuring good systems are in place to scrutinise the effectiveness of the Quality Assurance Unit, and its impact on practice. To understand, explore and interpret good practice and support the Deputy Director for Children and Adults in ...

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Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor. Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our client, a leading manufacturer, is on the lookout for an enthusiastic and experienced Warehouse Supervisor to join their dynamic team in Medway! If you have a passion for efficiency and a knack for leadership,

Job Description Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Location: Medway Salary permanent: £61,140 – £73,241 per annum Closing date: 26 October 2025 We are seeking a visionary Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to play a pivotal leadership role in driving

Job Description Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Location: Medway Salary permanent: £61,140 – £73,241 per annum Closing date: 26 October 2025 We are seeking a visionary Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to play a pivotal leadership role in driving

As a Head of Service, you will report to the Assistant Director of Childrens Services, providing strategic leadership, vision and direction within your service area, ensuring practice and values deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. We provide all local Government

Job Description Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Location: Medway Salary permanent: £61,140 – £73,241 per annum Closing date: 26 October 2025 We are seeking a visionary Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to play a pivotal leadership role in driving

As the Distribution Manager for our Aylesford KFF depot, you’ll be responsible for the effective leadership of the function, managing a large fleet and team of drivers, ensuring that all aspects of this busy distribution operation run effectively and efficiently. If you have a National/Internation

Children's Home Manager — Rochester — Brand new 4 bed EBD (Therapeutic structures) — Up to £60,000 per annum. Funded Level 5 Leadership Management Children and Young People. Experience working with children and young people with emotional behavioural difficulties and complex needs.

Provide strategic leadership, vision and direction to the service areas within Provider Services, taking a lead role on the development of relevant strategies, policies, procedures, programmes and projects. Head of Service for Provider Services.

NELFT's senior Psychological Professionals' leadership team is excited to advertise a Deputy Director role within Kent CAMHS. The successful candidate will be part of the most senior team of Psychological Professionals within NELFT led by the Director of Psychological Professions and will have peers

You will be responsible for establishing, monitoring, and taking corrective action in respect of the performance of the long term care & support service and be able to demonstrate the delivery of high quality adult social care in Medway. As a member of the Adult Services Senior Leadership Team, you

Head of Provider Services – Kent County Council. Hybrid working flexibility (minimum of 3 days in the office). This is a senior leadership role within Children’s Services, responsible for shaping strategies, driving service improvements, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young peop

Job Description Head of Service – Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Location: Medway Salary permanent: £61,140 – £73,241 per annum Closing date: 26 October 2025 We are seeking a visionary Head of Service for Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to play a pivotal leadership role in driving

Job Description Join Oakland Care as a Unit Manager and become part of a compassionate, supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to making a real difference in people's lives. We offer a rewarding environment where your leadership and expertise can truly shine, along with excellent opportunit

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Technical Executive to join our dynamic organisation. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the strategic direction of the company, drive operational excellence, and contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and the ability to collaborat Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

Are you an ambitious retail professional ready to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a driven Assistant Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing value retailers. With a reputation for unbeatable customer service, career progression, and store expansion, now's the time to be part of something big. About the Role As Assistant Manager, you'll support the Store Manager and lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment. Your role will focus on people leadership, performance management, and operational excellence - with clear progression opportunities into Store Management. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of a department and step up as Duty Manager when required Support the Store Manager in delivering KPIs: sales, shrinkage, and wage control Drive exceptional customer service and team engagement Oversee stock control, merchandising, and compliance standards Ensure Health & Safety procedures are always followed Analyse store data to identify areas for improvement and growth What We're Looking For Proven experience as an Assistant Manager (or similar level) in a fast-paced retail environment A hands-on leader who thrives on the shop floor and motivates others Strong organisational and communication skills Passionate about customer service and hitting targets Proactive and eager to develop into a future Store Manager Why Join Us? Competitive salary - up to £30,000 Fast-paced, exciting environment with genuine career progression Be part of a business that's expanding rapidly across the UK Make your mark and grow with a team that values people and performance Ready to take the next step in your retail career? Apply now and be part of our Gillingham success story. BBBH34778 TPBN1_UKTJ

Were looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a new childrens residential service, comprising two homes supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). As the Ofsted Registered Manager , youll be responsible for ensuring the service meets all legislative and regulatory requirements in line with The Childrens Homes (England) Regulations and Quality Standards 2015 . Youll play a key role in establishing a nurturing, structured, and high-quality environment that promotes the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage, and inspire a dedicated staff team across both homes, ensuring effective collaboration with young people, families, and partner agencies. Oversee the day-to-day running of the homes, maintaining full compliance with Ofsted standards and the organisations Statement of Purpose. Ensure the highest standards of emotional, social, and physical care for children and young people. Drive continuous improvement through reflective practice, development initiatives, and quality assurance. Take overall responsibility for all aspects of regulatory compliance and service delivery. About You: Proven management experience within childrens residential services (EBD and/or LD). Hold (or be willing to work towards within 3 months) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (RMA / NVQ 4 / ILM Level 5). Strong knowledge of Childrens Homes Regulations , Quality Standards , and the Children Act 2010 . A resilient leader with excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills. Able to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in emotionally challenging situations. Whats on Offer: Excellent opportunities for career progression and service growth as part of a new and expanding organisation. Competitive salary and benefits package. Paid holidays and ongoing training and development. At SCR Social Care, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including identity verification and reference checks. TPBN1_UKTJ

Complex Care Manager To positively support the Area Service Manager in providing leadership to the administration, care, catering, housekeeping, and maintenance functions of the service To deputise for the function of the Area Service Manager during their absence, while, always, supporting the decis

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We have a rare opportunity for a Leadership Development Facilitator to join us on a permanent basis. In this key role, you will design and deliver leadership workshops and bespoke interventions, building the people management and commercial capabilities of all in managerial positions. Develop a lead

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