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We have a great opportunity for an software project leader to join our team and contribute to the development of current and future embedded software systems!\n\nSalary: Circa £70,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 4-5 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\n\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\n\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . \nThe opportunity:\n\nTechnology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life. Together we experiment, innovate and create across the full product lifecycle. And, in a collaborative and close-knit culture, we support each other to search for better. Join us as a Software Project Leader and take our technology and your career into new territories.\n\nYou will be responsible for developing the on-board software for the next generation of Missile Systems. This is a leadership role and involves leading a team to deliver embedded software on time, on cost and on quality.\n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\n\nA leader in software (experienced or aspiring) focussed on team leadership and delivering software:\nProven ability to technical manage a team of software developers\n\nProject management skills to ensure good planning, delivery and cost control of software\n\nThe ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the company across a range of mediums, including reporting of progress, blockers and achievements.\n\nA good understanding of software and the software development lifecycle including configuration management tools and techniques, to be able to provide effective oversight.\n\nThe ability to elicit and understand requirements and available design solutions so that you can produce accurate and cost effective estimates of work to be undertaken\n\nUnderstanding of UML and C, C++ and/or Ada Languages.\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-RS1

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manufacturing MRP Controller to support a multi-disciplined team in the delivery of production contracts containing both development and production elements.\n\nSalary: Circa £48,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 4 days per week on-site 1 day remotely due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship \n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\nTraining and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunitiesThe opportunity:\n\nAs Senior Manufacturing MRP Controller you will be responsible for the management of all planning related activities to deliver the Manufacturing Planning Schedule (MPS) to time, cost and quality.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join UK Manufacturing team at Stevenage in support of multi project customer deliveries.\nManagement and supervision of the MRP Controllers employed in the planning and scheduling of materials in the MRP system. Ensuring adequate supply of materials to output the MPS.\nMaintaining the manufacturing production schedule for programmes of work within the Business unit.\nSchedule all work through all the process manufacturing facilities within the business unit.\nMaintaining the manufacturing bill of materials and project manufacturing strategy by ensuring accurate master data within the MRP system.\nAssessment of new or amended customer demand and the effect on inventory and programmes.\nCoordination of effective non-conformance management controls ensuring MP&C related tasks are completed in a timely manner.\nMonitor topical knowledge of inventory holdings to effectively manage and control financial implications\nProactive involvement in the support and development of deployed resource, ensuring MRP Controllers are trained and have the necessary skills.\nIdentify and implement process improvement for the business by leadership of team through working groups (CIAGs) where appropriate.\nReview potential work and support the compilation of resource estimates.\nEngagement in the supply review process to build complete supply picture\nDrive a culture of Planning and best practices:\nSupport ABC/Product Segmentation analysis.\nSupport Statistical Safety Stock Process\nReview of KPIs and supporting actions.\nSafeguard health & safety for deployed resources in accordance with company procedures and current legislation\nCo-ordinate materials into despatch with the relevant paperwork for onward delivery to customer or designated points of delivery.What we're looking for from you:\nManufacturing Planning experience is essential\n\nMRP - understanding of material planning and managing customer demand requirements\n\nExperienced team leader\n\nStrong communication skills across a multifunctional organisation\n\nRepresent Planning team at monthly demand reviews\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-RM1

An opportunity has arisen in the Environmental Engineering (Mechanical & Climatic) Test Department for an experienced Test Team Leader!\n\nSalary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity:\nYou'll lead a passionate and dedicated team which provides environmental testing services and applies specialist technical knowledge to safely deliver test programmes on time, on cost and on quality. You'll ensure that work packages are delivered safely by monitoring safety in the work environment, consistency in risk assessments and safe working practices.\n\nYou will be leading a team of ~5 environmental test engineers and developing new skills in a technical & leadership role; influencing the design, manufacture and proving of our products; working in our specialist facilities, helping to generate pioneering and innovative testing techniques.\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nSomeone who can plan, monitor and deliver assigned work packages for the team and ensure requirements are delivered to plan, quality, timescale and budget in a safe manner.\nStrong environmental test technical background, able to guide the team in resolving challenges.\nIn-depth knowledge and understanding of common environmental test standards.\nExpert knowledge of the test methods used to perform variety of environmental testing, i.e. vibration (random, sine, narrowband), shock (classical, operational, pyro) and climatic type (altitude, pressure, temperature, humidity).\nExpertise in writing accurate test records.\nEffective communication, planning, test programme management, staff leadership and management, interpersonal and influencing skills.\nAbility to challenge and endorse the technical content of documents issued by the environmental test team.\nDesire for growth and change, with the potential to develop into a more senior role or technical specialist.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-CT1

As Group Head of MBDA Academy (L&D), reporting to the VP of HR Learning and Development, you will play a central role in defining and structuring the company's Academy model.\n\nSalary: Circa £ 75,000 - £90,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: As and when necessary. Frequent overseas travel will be required.\n\nLanguage: Fluency in English and French is essential\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany Bonus: Bonus of up to 50% of base salary\nCar Allowance: £680 per month\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\nPrivate Medical Insurance: Eligible employees are enrolled as standard into the company funded Private Medical Insurance benefitThe opportunity:\n\nYour role will be to build and implement a Group (International) Academy focused on developing employees in strategic areas such as culture, leadership, transformation, technical excellence, and preparing for the skills of the future.\n\nThis position is essential for fostering a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation, enabling MBDA to become a learning organisation.\n\nWhat you'll be doing: \nDefining and leading the Academy's strategy in alignment with business objectives, developing a learning organisation geared towards performance and the future.\nStructuring and deploying governance, tools, and processes (LXP, LMS, TMS, etc.) to ensure the consistency and effectiveness of training initiatives.\nManaging and developing a multicultural European team (approximately 25 people), fostering engagement, performance, and operational excellence.\nDesigning high-impact learning solutions in partnership with HR, business units, and experts, covering onboarding, leadership, transformation, and key skills.\nAccelerating pedagogical innovation and digitalisation (AI, digital tools, data) to offer engaging and distinctive learning experiences.\nManaging the Academy's overall performance (budget, suppliers, ROI, KPIs). and ensure the dissemination of knowledge to support future strategic priorities.What you'll need:\n\nA solid background in Learning, Talent Management, or Academy management, gained in complex and international environments.\n\nDemonstrable ability to lead high-stakes Learning & Development projects\n\nExperience managing international teams, with inclusive leadership and genuine intercultural sensitivity.\n\nStrong expertise in skills and leadership development, as well as in designing impactful learning programs.\n\nComfortable with learning ecosystems (LMS, LXP, TMS, etc.), you are also recognised for your passion for pedagogical innovation, particularly in digital learning, AI, experiential approaches, and coaching.\n\nRegular travel within Europe to the group's subsidiaries, training providers, and/or program locations is required.\n\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-DC1

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Electrical Integration Architect to join a highly advanced engineering programme to support the integration of complex electrical systems within a cutting-edge product environment.\n\nThis role performs the duties of electrical system integration and interface management, reporting to senior engineering leadership within a multi-disciplinary team.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n * Act as the primary technical interface between the overall system and equipment design authorities (internal and external suppliers)\n\n * Ensure electrical compatibility and integrity across subsystems, equipment, and system architecture\n\n * Support system-level integration, verification, validation, and acceptance activities\n\n * Define, manage, and mature electrical requirements across the full project lifecycle\n\n * Own and manage Statements of Work (SOW) for external suppliers\n\n * Lead technical reviews and milestone gates (PDR, CDR), as well as progress meetings with suppliers\n\n * Monitor and manage supplier delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality targets\n\n * Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams including systems, mechanical, software, and power engineering\n\n * Identify and manage technical risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place\n\n * Support decision-making around re-use versus new design in line with programme constraints\n\n * Ensure compliance with relevant electrical standards, regulations, and certification requirements\n\nThe ideal candidate would have:\n\n * Experience working within complex engineering environments such as defence, aerospace, or maritime\n\n * Familiarity with system integration, verification, validation, and certification processes\n\n * Experience managing or interfacing with external suppliers and technical delivery packages\n\n * Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly\n\n * Experience working within multi-disciplinary engineering teams\n\n * Knowledge of configuration management tools and technical documentation practices\n\nThe ideal candidate must have:\n\n * Strong understanding of systems engineering and integration within complex products\n\n * Proven experience working at system, subsystem, or equipment level in requirements definition\n\n * Background in electrical systems such as power distribution, wiring, or equipment integration\n\n * Ability to take ownership of electrical interfaces and act as a technical authority\n\n * Experience influencing technical decisions and driving engineering outcomes\n\n * Practical understanding of electrical systems, even if not currently hands-on\n\nThis position offers a lucrative benefits package, which includes but is not limited to:\n\n * Competitive pension scheme with strong employer contributions\n\n * Generous annual leave allowance plus additional flexible leave options\n\n * Access to health and wellbeing support, including healthcare cash plans\n\n * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n\n * Opportunities for overtime and additional earnings\n\n * Subsidised facilities including meals and on-site parking\n\n * Enhanced parental leave and family-friendly policies\n\nIf this role looks like your next challenge, please contact Keelan ASAP or apply via this advert!\n\n Please note that due to the nature of the client’s business, only candidates who currently hold full British Citizenship (without limitations) / Dual Nationality (inclusive of British Citizenship) will be considered. \n\nWe endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions

Head of Portfolio PMO - Interim\n\nStart 1st of June, 2026\nStevenage Head Office - hybrid working\n£1000 to £1200 per day - Inside of IR35\nMonthly rollingA senior leadership role within the Strategic Projects and Management Office. The postholder is accountable for establishing, leading, and continuously improving the way the change portfolio is delivered. The role ensures that robust governance, delivery frameworks, quality standards, and assurance processes are in place to enable successful delivery of projects and programmes.\n The role influences organisational delivery capability, providing the delivery framework, and expert support to project and programme managers. Driving consistency, transparency, and control across the change portfolio while enabling teams to deliver effectively is a key requirement.\n This position requires a commercially minded, proactive, and experienced technology professional. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex portfolios and be confident engaging with C Suite stakeholders.\n \n Key Responsibilities:\n PMO Strategy & Leadership\n * Operate PMO function as a centre of excellence for change governance, standards, and best practice.\n * Lead, mentor, and develop PMO teams, fostering a high-performance and service-oriented culture.\n * Act as a senior advisor to leadership on delivery capability, governance, and performance.\n \n Governance and Control:\n * Design, implement, and maintain a scalable governance framework across projects and programmes.\n * Define and enforce stage gates, approvals, and assurance processes.\n * Ensure compliance with organisational policies, audit requirements, and regulatory obligations.\n * Provide independent oversight and challenge to delivery teams to ensure adherence to standards.\n \n Frameworks, Standards, and Methodologies:\n * Establish and maintain delivery frameworks (e.g., waterfall, Agile, hybrid) aligned to organisational needs.\n * Define standard artefacts, templates, tools, and lifecycle processes.\n * Ensure frameworks are pragmatic, scalable, and support delivery rather than hinder it.\n * Drive adoption and consistent use of standards across all initiatives.\n Quality Assurance and Delivery Oversight\n * Define and implement quality control processes across all projects and programmes.\n * Conduct health checks, audits, and assurance reviews to assess delivery confidence.\n * Ensure accurate, timely, and consistent reporting of delivery performance, risks, and issues.\n * Escalate systemic risks and delivery concerns to senior leadership with clear recommendations.\n Continuous Improvement and Capability Development\n * Drive continuous improvement of PMO processes, tools, and governance practices.\n * Benchmark organisational maturity (e.g., P3M3) and implement improvement roadmaps.\n * Establish lessons learned processes and embed knowledge sharing across teams.\n * Lead communities of practice for project and programme management.\n Support to Project and Programme Managers\n * Provide guidance, coaching, and support to project and programme managers.\n * Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and delivery expectations.\n * Enable effective planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement practices.\n * Support resolution of cross-project dependencies and resource challenges.\n * Establish portfolio-level reporting standards and dashboards.\n * Provide consolidated insights on delivery performance, trends, and risks.\n \n Key Skills & Experience:\n * Leads the establishment and operation of PMO functions - across Portfolio\n * Defines governance frameworks, standards, and processes.\n * Influences organisational adoption of consistent delivery practices.\n * Provides guidance and assurance across projects and programmes.\n * Significant experience operating within a PMO at enterprise level\n * Proven experience designing and implementing governance frameworks\n * Strong track record in delivery assurance, quality control, and reporting\n * Experience supporting and enabling project and programme managers\n \n Desirable Qualifications:\n * Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., IT, Business, Management, Engineering) or equivalent professional experience.\n * Relevant professional certifications such as APM, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, AgilePM, SAFe.\n * Experience with Agile delivery frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum at scale).\n * Familiarity with portfolio and PMO tooling (e.g., Clarity, Planview, ServiceNow, Jira Align)\n\nPlease note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.\n\nMorgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. 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Stevenage | Circa £50,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits | British Citizen Required\n\nReady to lead a growing engineering team within a world-class defence environment?\n\nWe're looking for an experienced Electronics Engineering Team Lead to join a busy Calibration & Maintenance department, leading engineers and technicians responsible for the calibration and repair of COTS test & measurement equipment using both manual and automated processes, including Fluke METCAL software.\n\nThis is a hands-on leadership role where technical expertise, compliance knowledge, and people management skills are key.\n\nWhat's on offer:\n\n * Bonus up to £2,500\n\n * Up to 14% pension contribution\n\n * Paid overtime opportunities\n\n * Up to 15 extra flexi leave days\n\n * Enhanced parental leave\n\n * Excellent on-site facilities & free parking\n\nWhat we're looking for:\n\n * Apprenticeship Served to NVQ Level 3 (or BTEC / C&G Equivalent) plus an HNC/HND in Electronics Engineering (or equivalent)\n\n * Proven team leadership experience\n\n * Strong calibration & test equipment knowledge\n\n * Audit & compliance management experience\n\n * Stakeholder management skills\n\n * SAP/JIRA knowledge advantageous\n\nInterested in leading a high-performing engineering team in a cutting-edge environment? Apply now through Cirrus Selection.\n\nSecurity\nDue to the nature of the work, applicants must be British Citizens and will be required to undergo security clearance checks.\n\nCirrus Selection — specialist recruiters to the engineering and technology sectors, offers the services of an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and the services of an Employment Business for contract recruitment

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a number of Mechanical Systems Engineer / Architects on an initial 6 month contract. The department can have the role based from either the Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton sites.\n \nThis role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Mechanical Design Engineer, Mechanical Systems Engineer, Mechanical Architect or has experience of Mechanical Systems Architecture. A defence / aerospace background is ideal but not essential. DOORS experience would be great. \n \nRate: £60.00 per hour\nOvertime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’\nLocation: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol depending on your preference\nHybrid / Remote working: 3-4 days onsite needed. Will be 5 days onsite to begin with due to training needs\nDuration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter. \nIR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)\nInterview process: One stage video interview\n \nMechanical Systems Engineer / Architect Job Description:\n \nWe have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Architect to join the team. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification.\n \nResponsibilities:\n \nThe role is responsible for the delivery of the missile mechanical architecture requirements and typical responsibilities include:\n\nEstablishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS\nManagement of the mechanical interface with the launcher\nManagement of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile\nDefining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements\nImplementation of GMA Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved\nDevelopment of the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe\nEnsuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design\nInterface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process\nProducing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility\nDirect technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team\nControlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needs \nSkillset/experience required:\n\nEducated to degree level with 10 years’ experience or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering\nAbility to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities\nStrong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision\nGood knowledge & experience of mechanical design, including: Static & Dynamic Analysis, Design for Environment or Thermal Management.\nGood understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including:\nAerodynamics\nTestability\nProduction\nExperience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design\nExperience across the full Product Life Cycle\nAbility to influence senior managers and other stakeholders\nStrong interpersonal and well developed communication skills (written & verbal)\nWillingness to travel within UK and Europe\nDOORS experience would be great

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Test Equipment New Business Support to join them on an initial 6-month basis. As Test Equipment New Business Support, you will support the Test Equipment bidding team to produce technical costed proposals for all the UK delivered test solutions, for Development, Production and Export.\n\nRole: Test Equipment New Business Support\n Pay: £50ph via Umbrella\n Location: Stevenage\n Contract: 6 months (possible extension)\n IR35 Status: Inside\n Security Clearance: BPSS however requires Security Clearance \n\nResponsibilities:\n\nGeneration and compilation of UK bid costs from multi-disciplined areas of the business (including an international supplied cost-base). Subsequent generation of the technical costed proposals and where required presentation to the UK programs.\nAccountability for ensuring the UK bid team make quick, informed decisions and taking initiative in the face of evolving project requirements and unexpected disruptions.\nWorking as part of the small UK team, taking direction from the New Business Manager, to generate the cost data and subsequent presentation material,\nManage the configuration control of the bidding data, with data entry into the Data Management Systems tools (Matrix, JIRA, Primavera etc. • all training to be provided).\nMaintain cross-functional alignment - acting as a bridge between internal customers to Hardware Design, Software Design, Procurement, Quality, manufacturing etc. to keep workflows co-ordinated and avoid bottlenecks.\nMaintain positive working relationships with Key Interfaces & stakeholders and to promote the Test Equipment function. Engage with, manage and motivate all interfaces, both programs, peers and subject matter experts for successful outcomes.\nManage the achievement of schedule adherence and delivery of (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through the execution of the bidding/planning process.\nProvide advice and support to test equipment and program teams and stakeholders, detailing best practice\nIdentifying and supporting opportunities for improvement.\nGenerating and developing documentation, reports, plans and communications. Delivery, presentation and reporting to an International test equipment leadership team.Skillset/experience required:\n\nCompilation of bid data sourced from technical subject matter experts into standardised bid pro forma.\nAbility to communicate with different areas and levels of the business.\n Liaising and interfacing with the bid requesting customers, technical teams, subject matter experts, and test equipment leadership teams.\nUse of common office tools (Excel, Word. PowerPoint etc.)\nExperience within an engineering discipline and knowledge of a product 'through life' design life cycle (concept, development, Integration & validation, delivery, support etc.) ideal but not essential\nSome international travel to France may be required - the ability to speak French is not essential.\nTraining on bidding process and IT tools will be provided as needed\n If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to: Natalie Dalkin at Line Up Aviation \n\nLine Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. \n\n"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination ( Systems Engineer Manager ) subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. \n \nThis position would suit a candite from the Defence / Aerospace industries and from a Systems Engineering Management background. \n \nRate: £80.00 per hour\nLocation: Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton, depending on your preference. \nHybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (the department can offer a compressed 4 day week of Monday to Thursday)\nContract: 37 Hours per week\nOvertime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’\nDuration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)\nIR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)\nInterview process: 1 stage video interview\n\nHead of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination Job Description:\n \nFCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence – to design and deliver a Future Combat Air Programme for the RAF in record time. The key cornerstone of FCAS is the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which sees the UK working with our international partners Italy and Japan. FCAS and GCAP combined present a unique opportunity to influence the design of the platform and wider system to reflect a new approach to weapon integration and employment of effects rather than just traditional integration of effectors to an existing platform.\nThe FCAS portfolio consists of a number of different projects and contracts looking at different areas within Combat Air. The company is involved in a number of these projects including the TEMPEST project, where some novel technologies are being explored, the main UK FCAS Acquisition Programme, as well as the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). \nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join the FCAS Programme within the Systems Delivery Coordination area as the Head of FCAS Systems Engineering Co-ordination.\nAs the Head of FCAS Systems Engineering Co-ordination you would support a team of 70 engineers, a highly visible role that would report directly to the Chief Systems Engineer (CSE) and also deputise for them within the company, external partners and the Customer.\nThis role will have responsibility to define sector wide engineering process and will ensure co-ordination over the CSE organisation.\nThis is an exciting role that reaches across FCAS both within the company and our external partners.\n \nResponsibilities:\n\nSenior Engineering manager for System Products & Technologies Task Group (CSE owned Task Group - SPaT)\nSupport with recruitment\nSupport the team with effective development plans\nManage mobility within the team\nLead the Systems Design Co-Ordination & Transversals Team (SDCaT Team)\nLine management of team within SDCaT\nOwnership of activities assigned to SDCaT:\nHuman Factors management and co-ordination\nThrough Life Services\nSafety\nProduct Security\nWeapon Integration\nManage programme wide engineering governance\nOwnership of Project gates and design reviews\nOwnership of Engineering Management Plan and Systems Engineering Management Plan\nManagement of Stakeholders\nManage relationship with the customer\nManage relationship with MOD\nManage relationship with internal stakeholders\nBid and long term planning for SDCaT\nProvide technical review of the outputs from SPaT \nSkillset/experience required:\n\nDemonstrable ability to form and maintain strong relationships within both the sector and with our external partners\nStrong leadership to be able to develop individuals roles on project and ensure they have the right opportunities\nExcellent understanding of multiple stakeholder needs and how these align within a wider business context to aid effective decision making\nAbility to influence and drive a narrative\nFantastic attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skills

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a Bid Coordinator on an initial 6 month contract, with very high prospect of extension. \n \nThis role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Bid Coordinator, Bid Manager, Bid Specialist or Bid Writer. An Engineering background would be great. A background of working in the Defence or Aerospace industry would be great. \n \nRate: £50 per hour\nOvertime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’\nLocation: Stevenage \nHybrid / Remote working: This role will be 2 or 3 days per week onsite. \nDuration: 6 Months with very likely prospect of extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term. \nIR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)\nInterview process: One stage video interview\n \nBid Coordinator Job Description:\n\nThe Test Equipment New Business Support (TE NBS) role will form part of a small team working within an international ‘Test Equipment Design/delivery’ function, developing test solutions for domestic/internal and export customers. The UK test equipment team works very closely with international colleagues in France.\n\nResponsibilities:\n\n The purpose of this role is to support the Test Equipment bidding team to produce technical costed proposals for all the UK delivered test solutions, for Development, Production and Export.\n This includes liaising with the design/technical teams and ‘subject matter experts’ to provide technical costed proposals to the UK programs, ensuring consistency and delivery on-time. This role will support multi-programme demands ensuring we meet the bid delivery timescales and programme objectives. \n This role has responsibility to ensure contribution to the growing team delivery of these bids on-time, on-quality and on-cost to meet the programme needs.\n\nGeneration and compilation of UK bid costs from multi-disciplined areas of the business (including an international supplied cost-base). Subsequent generation of the technical costed proposals and where required presentation to the UK programs.\nAccountability for ensuring the UK bid team make quick, informed decisions and taking initiative in the face of evolving project requirements and unexpected disruptions.\nWorking as part of the small UK team, taking direction from the New Business Manager, to generate the cost data and subsequent presentation material,\nManage the configuration control of the bidding data, with data entry into the Data Management Systems tools (Matrix, JIRA, Primavera etc. - all training to be provided).\nMaintain cross-functional alignment – acting as a bridge between internal customers to Hardware Design, Software Design, Procurement, Quality, manufacturing etc. to keep workflows co-ordinated and avoid bottlenecks.\nMaintain positive working relationships with Key Interfaces & stakeholders and to promote the Test Equipment function. Engage with, manage and motivate all interfaces, both programs, peers and subject matter experts for successful outcomes.\nManage the achievement of schedule adherence and delivery of (Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) through the execution of the bidding/planning process.\nProvide advice and support to test equipment and program teams and stakeholders, detailing best practice\nIdentifying and supporting opportunities for improvement.\nGenerating and developing documentation, reports, plans and communications. Delivery, presentation and reporting to an International test equipment leadership team.\nPromote and support the international Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx). \nKey Performance Indicators\n\nManaging the compilation of multiple bid deliveries to programs, OT, OC, OQ.\nWorking to company processes ensuring configuration control and data management using IT tools/systems.\nMaintaining positive working relationships with Key program interfaces, stakeholders, and Test Equipment leadership teams\nBalancing Short term delivery deadlines with long term strategic goals \nSkillset/experience required:\n\nCompilation of bid data sourced from technical subject matter experts into standardised bid pro forma.\nAbility to communicate with different areas and levels of the business.\n Liaising and interfacing with the bid requesting customers (internal programs), technical teams, subject matter experts, and test equipment leadership teams.\nUse of common office tools (Excel, Word. PowerPoint etc.)\nExperience within an engineering discipline and knowledge of a product ‘through life’ design life-cycle (concept, development, Integration & validation, delivery, support etc.) ideal but not essential\nPrimavera experience ideal but not essential.\nAbility to work at the Stevenage site (flexible dynamic working arrangements available with ‘Working from Home’ part time option, preferably with 2-3 days minimum a week on-site at Stevenage (more initially to facilitate training etc.).\nFlexibility to support occasional short term travel (1 or 2 nights), with ability to support at other company site visits at Bolton UK and Paris France, should a need arise.\nSome international travel to France may be required – the ability to speak French is not essential.\nTraining on bidding process and IT tools will be provided as needed

We're looking for a Team Lead with a flair for people and leadership and a passion for delivery!\n\nJob Title: Team Lead - RF Design\n\nSalary: Circa £75,000 depending on experience\n\nLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: Typically 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizens only\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.The opportunity:\n\nOur Electronic Engineering (EE) Function has a fantastic opportunity for a Team Lead within our expanding RF and Antenna Team.\n\nThe Team Lead position will require a strong technical background in RF design with proven ability to lead work packages and provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to the team.\n\nWorking alongside another Team lead, the Group Lead and Technical Experts, you'll be responsible for leading the design and delivery of some of the most exciting and challenging projects in the UK defence industry.\n\nThis is a challenging and exciting role with great career development pathways to progress in either technical or people management disciplines.\n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\n\nWe're looking for someone with a proven track record in leading and delivering complex RF design packages, while collaborating in a diverse cross-functional organisation. A flair for leadership and people management is also essential.\nTeam leadership both technical and functional with the ability to inspire and drive high performing teams.\nProven practical RF (component level) design and testing of RF circuits across a wide frequency range (eg, 30MHz to 30GHz, including LNA Amplifier, High Power Amplifier, filter, local oscillator, synthesiser, modulator design etc)\nGood knowledge of digital, analogue and power supply design\nExperience using RF and Antenna design tools (eg Microwave Office, HFSS), including layout.\nFully conversant with modern Radio Transceiver System architecture and design\nFully conversant with manufacturing techniques and capabilities, including design for manufacture and test.\nExperience in Project Management and the planning of tasks/activities (use of Excel, P6 or MS Project beneficial) On Time On Cost, On Quality.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SD1

Test Lead Architect\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site\n\nThe opportunity:\n\nAs a Test Lead Architect, you will play a crucial role in overseeing test design considerations, ensuring their implementation across project development. Your responsibilities include specifying product pass out tests, in-service, and BIT routines. Collaboration with manufacturing and design teams is key to ensuring comprehensive testability of the product and addressing any test coverage gaps efficiently.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * Lead a team of Test Architects as part of one of the Design teams\n\n * As a senior member of the TTA department support the department head and provide functional leadership\n\n * Take ownership of the missile test equipment specification and delivery\n\n * Ensure that product testability is built into the design\n\n * Generate and manage compliance with lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.\n\n * Analyse and model our system to determine test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.\n\n * Work closely with the Chief Design Engineer to make cost vs test coverage trade-offs.\n\nSkills & Experience\n\n * Substantial experience of test equipment design, product testability or electrical/electronic engineering\n\n * Proficient in at least one of the following areas: digital electronics and microprocessor systems, analogue electronics, electronics testing, or test equipment design\n\n * Experience in people leadership and influencing\n\n * A good understanding of gathering requirements, overseeing projects, creating plans, and managing relationships with key customers\n\nPlease note SC Clearance is required for this role\n\nIf you feel you have the skills and experience, please apply and we will be in touch for a further conversation

Systems V&V Engineer\n\n12 month contract\n\nCan be based in Stevenage or Bristol\n\nOffering up to £85ph Inside IR35\n\nDo you have experience with SysML or Rhapsody?\n\nDo you have hands-on experience with DOORS and DOORS NG?\n\nDo you want to work with an industry-leading company?\n\nIf your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you!\n\nAs the Systems V&V Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry!\n\nDue to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain MOD security clearance.\n\nYou will be involved in:\n\nTest Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping frontend activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood\nSystem Validation: Overseeing or supporting the qualification and acceptance of test equipment, ensuring it is robust, compliant, and accurate\nAnalysis & Troubleshooting: Analysing test data, identifying performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting validation issues\nDocumentation & Governance: Producing technical documentation (test procedures, reports) and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards\nInfluence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction\nProvide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects\nSupporting new product bid activities\nIdentify, document, and deploy best practice across the department and within projects \n\nYour skillset may include:\n\nTechnical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronics or mechanical systems, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline\nHands-on Experience: Expertise in operating general-purpose test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators)\nIndustry Standards: Knowledge of safety-critical standards, particularly within aerospace, defence (e.g., MOD), or rail sectors\nCommunication: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with customers for system acceptance\nHands-on experience of DOORS & DOORS NG, SysML & Rhapsody\nExperience in DfT and testability\nRF / Microwave systems knowledge \n\nIf this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!\n\nSystems V&V Engineer\n\n12 month contract\n\nCan be based in Stevenage or Bristol\n\nOffering up to £85ph Inside IR35\n\nDisclaimer:\n\nThis vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

Test & Testability Expert- SME- Stevenage/Bristol/Hybrid- Permanent- £70,000\n\nAre you an experienced Test Engineering professional working within Defence with a passion for solving complex technical challenges?\n\nWant to work on the most exciting projects of national importance? With a company that pays competitively and offers bonuses up to 27% of salary with a hybrid working pattern?\n\nAn exciting opportunity has become available within our Test Architect team for a Missile Test & Testability Expert — a highly influential technical role at the heart of advanced missile system development.\n\nThis is a unique opportunity to shape and improve the way missile systems are tested across the full product lifecycle, from early feasibility studies through to production and in-service support. If you thrive in technically demanding environments and enjoy driving innovation, strategy and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nWhat You’ll Be Doing\n\nAs a Subject Matter Expert within Test & Testability Architecture (TTA), you’ll play a key role across a range of missile programmes, helping to define and optimise testing strategies, architectures and methodologies.\nYou’ll work closely with project teams and senior engineering stakeholders to:\n\n * Lead the definition of project test strategies\n\n * Define Built-In Test (BIT) architectures and coverage requirements\n\n * Improve technical specifications and testing methodologies across projects\n\n * Analyse production test data to identify trends and diagnose failures\n\n * Lead modelling and analysis activities to understand test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions\n\n * Support critical development and manufacturing reviews, including Red-Team activities\n\n * Contribute to new product bid activities\n\n * Drive best practice and continuous improvement across the department\n\n * Mentor and support engineers within the Test & Testability team\n\n * Contribute to future roadmap and capability development activities\n\n * This role offers significant technical influence and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of missile test and testability within a world-leading defence environment.\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\n\nWe’re seeking an experienced engineering professional with strong technical leadership capability and a collaborative mindset.\n\nEssential Experience:\n\n * Degree qualified (or equivalent experience)\n\n * Significant experience of electronic test across the full project lifecycle\n\n * Electronic circuit design, testing and failure analysis techniques\n\n * Test equipment design and specification\n\n * Requirements capture and technical documentation\n\n * Design for Test (DfT) and testability expertise\n\n * Project planning and management experience\n\n * Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and technical direction\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * Bonus of up to 27% of base salary\n\n * £300 per month car allowance\n\n * Pension contributions up to 14%\n\n * Private Medical Insurance\n\n * Flexible and hybrid working arrangements\n\n * Enhanced parental leave packages\n\n * Subsidised meals and free on-site parking\n\n * Excellent career development opportunities within a global engineering environment\n\nIf you’re ready to take on a technically challenging role with real impact, apply now and help shape the future of missile test and testability engineering. Please call Victoria on (phone number removed)

Title: Lean Manager\n\nSalary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum\n\nWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift\n\nLocation: Stevenage, Hertfordshire\n\nOur client, a leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Lean Manager to drive operational excellence and site-wide transformation initiatives. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping business performance, leading Lean and continuous improvement strategies, and influencing long-term operational success.\n\nThe successful candidate will lead high-impact improvement projects, champion Lean methodologies, and support the development of problem-solving capabilities across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, this role will focus on embedding a culture of continuous improvement and delivering measurable business benefits.\n\nSnapshot of the Lean Manager role:\n\n * Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of high-performing teams across all departments\n\n * Act as a key liaison between operational teams and wider business functions to support strategic improvement objectives\n\n * Support business continuity and risk management activities, ensuring effective implementation across the site\n\n * Deliver measurable operational improvements and cost-saving initiatives through targeted projects\n\n * Coach and mentor teams in Lean tools and problem-solving methodologies, including Kaizen and A3 activities\n\n * Analyse business processes to identify opportunities for sustainable and repeatable improvements aligned to operational goals\n\n * Drive engagement and maturity of continuous improvement practices throughout the organisation\n\nYou’ll need:\n\n * Demonstrated success delivering process improvement and automation projects within manufacturing or engineering environments\n\n * Lean Sigma qualification required; Black Belt certification highly advantageous\n\n * Experience leading continuous improvement projects within complex operational settings\n\n * Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the business\n\n * Proven ability to lead, influence, and develop cross-functional teams\n\n * Highly organised, capable of managing multiple priorities effectively\n\n * Proactive and solutions-focused approach with strong decision-making ability\n\n * Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications\n\n * Experience using project management tools; MS Project beneficial\n\nWhat’s in it for you:\n\n * Income protection scheme\n\n * Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays, with buy/sell options\n\n * Enhanced pension contribution scheme\n\n * Employee discount platform\n\n * Performance-related bonus scheme\n\n * Ongoing training and development opportunities\n\n * Early finish on Fridays\n\n * Permanent position\n\nIf you are passionate about driving operational excellence and leading meaningful change within a manufacturing or engineering environment, we would love to hear from you!\n\nVH Talent, your Permanent and FTC Recruitment Partner

Primary Teacher - Full Time, PermanentStart Date: September 2026Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team from September 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position, open to both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners. Our school was graded 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2024, and we're proud of the strong Catholic ethos that underpins everything we do. We believe in aiming high, supporting each other, and helping every child become the very best version of themselves. What makes our school special? We are a two-form entry Catholic primary school - situated in Stevenage - within a diverse and welcoming community. Set in a beautiful location overlooking Fairlands Valley Lakes, we're just 30 minutes from central London by train and close to major transport links. We are committed to inclusion, wellbeing, and excellence - not just for our children, but for our staff too. What we can offer you: • A caring, faith-filled school with a strong sense of community, • Children who are curious, kind, and love learning, • Supportive, experienced colleagues who enjoy working and planning together, • A parallel class teacher to share planning and ideas, • Opportunities to grow professionally - including subject leadership (if appropriate), • A forward-thinking leadership team that encourages creativity and new ideas, • Excellent training and CPD through Herts for Learning and the Diocese of Westminster, • A well-resourced, financially secure school environment Whether you're just starting out or have years of experience, we want someone who: • Is passionate about teaching and committed to helping every child succeed, • Enjoys being part of a team and contributing to school life, • Brings energy, positivity, and a willingness to grow Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up prior to interview and followed up thoroughly. #Stevenage #Stevenage #Stevenage #Primary teacher #Primary teacher #Primary teacher #Education and Training #Education and Training #Education and Training

As the Environmental Domain Lead, you will play a pivotal role in defining and delivering Environmental Engineering activities across the full project lifecycle. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external partners, you will lead the development and integration of Mechanical & Climatic (M&C) environmental requirements, supporting activities from concept and design through to proving, qualification, and certification.\n\nThis is a highly visible technical leadership position, responsible for ensuring the Environmental Engineering domain remains coherent, controlled, and aligned across all functions within the programme.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Lead the Environmental (Mechanical & Climatic) Engineering domain across complex engineering projects\n\n * Define and manage environmental engineering strategies, requirements maturation, proving plans, and certification activities\n\n * Act as the focal point for all environmental engineering activities, ensuring alignment between design, analysis, testing, and qualification\n\n * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including ISV, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Analysis, Architecture, Quality, and external stakeholders\n\n * Coordinate and chair environmental working groups to drive delivery against strategic programme objectives\n\n * Provide technical leadership and delegation to a team of up to five engineers\n\n * Oversee technical assurance activities relating to design integrity, environmental performance, development, proving, and qualification\n\n * Manage domain-related risks, schedules, budgets, and delivery priorities\n\n * Engage with senior stakeholders including Project Heads and Chief Engineers to resolve complex environmental engineering challenges\n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\n\n * Educated to degree level or equivalent experience\n\n * Proven experience of planning, managing, implementing & delivering strategies on time, on cost, on quality\n\n * Proven management and delegation of work package budgets and associated risk\n\n * Knowledge of environmental engineering within the defence sector or relevant industry\n\n * Knowledge of the Mechanical & Climatic environments, and their applicability to different products at different life cycle stages\n\n * An understanding of environmental test processes, test measurements and instrumentation\n\n * Awareness of Environmental Engineering Standards (such as DEF STAN 00-035, Mil Std 810)\n\n * An innovative mind set to develop methods around requirement definition and weapon system proving\n\n * Working knowledge and experience using Project Management tools\n\n * Experience of requirement definition and management using DOORS

Copello is supporting a leading defence organisation in the recruitment of a Commercial Manager. This role offers the exciting chance to work in a business-critical area, directly influencing the future of UK defence domains.\n\n Key Responsibilities:\n\n * Lead the negotiation of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with company objectives.\n\n * Lead and take formal direct line management responsibility for junior members of the team\n\n * Manage the full route-to-contract process, from bid stage through to contract delivery.\n\n * Oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and compliance checks.\n\n * Ensure adherence to defence industry standards (ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS, MoD DEFCONs, QDCs).\n\n * Drive business-winning activities, supporting proposals and customer negotiations.\n\n * Identify and mitigate contract-related risks.\n\n * Act as the primary contact for contractual matters, providing guidance and managing disputes.\n\n What we’re looking for:\n\n * Proven commercial experience within the defence sector.\n\n * Proven experience of team leadership or direct line report management\n\n * Strong background in drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts.\n\n * Excellent attention to detail, analytical ability, and risk awareness.\n\n * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n\n * Familiarity with MoD contracting structures (DEFCONs, QDCs) preferred.\n\n What’s on offer:\n\n * Bonus of up to 21% of base salary.\n\n * Pension contributions up to 14%.\n\n * Flexible working arrangements, no core hours!\n\n * only 2/3 days a week on site (more encouraged during initial probation)\n\n * Enhanced parental leave, including support for adoption, paternity, neonatal leave and fertility treatment.\n\n * Excellent site facilities, including subsidised meals and free parking

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Verification and Validation Systems Engineering Specialist subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. \n \nRate: £85.00 per hour\nOvertime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’\nLocation: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference)\nHybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid role of on average 2 days per week onsite\nContract: 37 Hours per week\nDuration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)\nIR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)\n\nV&V Systems Engineering Specialist Job Description:\n\nThe Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex, high-reliability systems meet our requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTest Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping front end activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood with the best efficiency maintained for deliveries.\nSystem Validation: Overseeing or supporting the qualification and acceptance of test equipment, ensuring it is robust, compliant, and accurate.\nAnalysis & Troubleshooting: Analysing test data, identifying performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting validation issues.\nDocumentation & Governance: Producing technical documentation (test procedures, reports) and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.\nSupport departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team.\nProven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction\nProvide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects with proven experience in Test Equipment requirements capture and specification.\nSupporting new product bid activities.\nIdentify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects. \nEssential Skills & Qualifications\n\nTechnical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronics or mechanical systems, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.\nHands-on Experience: Expertise in operating general-purpose test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).\nIndustry Standards: Knowledge of safety-critical standards, particularly within aerospace, defence (e.g., MOD), or rail sectors.\nCommunication: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with customers for system acceptance.\nHands-on experience of DOORS & DOORS NG, SysML & Rhapsody would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed.\nExperience in DfT and testability.\nRF / Microwave systems knowledge would be desirable

Quality Manager\n\nOur client is a hugely successful Fresh Produce import and packing operation, supplying many of the UK’s leading supermarkets with imported produce. Due to recent changes there is now a vacancy for a Quality Manager.\n\nYou must be able to demonstrate the following :\n\n * Strong leadership and people management skills\n\n * Ability to pro-actively manage product quality\n\n * High care experience/awareness in order to drive standards\n\n * An ability to work at senior level cross functionally with other departments\n\n * Hands on experience of BRC, preferably having led and completed audits\n\n * Experience of dealing with top 3 multiples\n\nThere will be customer contact and so good communication and presentation skills are essential. Our client has developed a very strong team ethic and the right person will need to have the same, balancing the role of strong team leadership whilst working as part of the senior management team.\n\nSo if you are an experienced QA Manager ideally from the fresh produce industry and have an appetite to be part of a dynamic business, call us today for more information

Senior FPGA Engineer - Permanent - Full Time (Mostly Onsite)\n\nSalary: £52,000 - £62,000 DOE\n\nLocation: Lincoln - Read on if you’re not local\n\nBenefits include: Relocation support is available.\n\n• 25 days annual leave (inclusive of December shutdown) • Buy or sell up to 5 days’ leave • Two pension schemes • Private Medical & Dental Insurance • Life Assurance (4 x salary) • Save and share schemes • Electric/Hybrid car leasing • Cycle to work • Retail discounts • Continuous Professional Development • Annual Wellness Allowance, plus more here\n\n We’re open to engineers both within defence and from adjacent sectors (semiconductors, comms, HPC), where these FPGA skillsets are directly transferable. Relocation support is available. \n\nWhy this role matters\n\nElectromagnetic Warfare is no longer a niche capability. It is central to how modern operations are conducted across air, land and maritime domains.\n\nAt MASS, our Electronic Warfare Operations Support (EWOS) Group works at the heart of that challenge, developing software, systems and training that support the UK and its allies in operating effectively within the electromagnetic battlespace.\n\nThis role sits right at the centre of that.\n\nAs a Senior FPGA Engineer, you will design and deliver real-time signal processing capability that underpins mission-critical systems. This is not abstract R&D or isolated component work. These are systems that directly influence operational outcomes.\n\nIf you are currently working in semiconductors, communications, high-performance computing or advanced electronics, your FPGA and signal processing experience will translate directly into this environment.\n\nIf you are in a larger organisation, you may be contributing to a small part of a much bigger system. Here, you will see how your work fits into the full chain and the role it plays in delivering operational capability.\n\nWhy Lincoln?\n\nWe recognise that the right person for this role may not be local.\n\nWe actively support relocation to Lincoln (up to £8k). This role is an opportunity to move into a domain where your work has clear, real-world impact.\n\nLincoln is one of the UK’s key hubs for Electronic Warfare and spectrum operations, with close proximity to MOD and RAF customer environments, including the JEWOSC ecosystem at RAF Waddington.\n\nThat means:\n\n * Closer interaction with end users\n\n * Greater visibility of how systems are actually used\n\n * A stronger connection between engineering and critical operational effect\n\nYou will be working in an environment where EW capability is actively developed, tested and applied, not just specified.\n\nThis role does require a strong on-site presence. While there is some flexibility, the majority of your time will be spent in Lincoln or working alongside customers in the UK and internationally.\n\nHow you’ll support us\n\nYou’ll lead the design and development of FPGA-based systems that sit within complex RF and signal processing chains.\n\nWorking closely with system engineers, software teams and domain specialists, you’ll translate requirements into robust, high-performance implementations.\n\nYou’ll:\n\n * vLead FPGA design, implementation and verification for RF signal processing and high-throughput systems\n\n * Develop on AMD/Xilinx RFSoC (Zynq UltraScale+) and Intel FPGA platforms (Agilex/Stratix)\n\n * Integrate with high-speed ADC/DAC interfaces and real-time data pipelines\n\n * Work across VHDL, SystemVerilog and MATLAB/Simulink HDL workflows\n\n * Support lab-based integration, test and evaluation using RF instrumentation\n\n * Contribute to architectural decisions and system-level design\n\n * Drive best practice in verification, documentation and design quality\n\n * Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers\n\n * Work directly with stakeholders to shape requirements and solutions\n\nThe invaluable experience you’ll bring, to help us achieve more\n\nWe’re expecting that you’ve done this role before and are comfortable operating at both a technical and leadership level.\n\nEssential experience\n\n * Strong experience developing FPGA-based DSP systems for real-time or RF-centric applications\n\n * Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and HDL Coder workflows\n\n * Experience deploying to Xilinx RFSoC and/or Intel FPGA platforms\n\n * Experience working with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, signal generators, analysers)\n\n * Experience leading or mentoring engineers\n\nDesirable experience\n\n * Embedded Linux or bare-metal C development\n\n * High-speed interfaces (AXI, JESD204, memory architectures)\n\n * Streaming data architectures and high-throughput signal handling\n\n * Experience within EW, radar or spectrum-related systems\n\nOur non-negotiables\n\nDue to the highly secure nature of the work, you must be:\n\n * A UK National\n\n * Eligible to obtain and maintain UK Government SC clearance (Gov guidance)\n\nWho is MASS?\n\nMASS is an independent, global technology company, trusted by highly secure organisations to provide advanced digital services that manage data and keep information safe. With a strong heritage in defence, we deliver robust solutions into environments where security expertise is essential.\n\nWe work in close partnership with our customers, combining deep technical expertise with innovative thinking to deliver agile, resilient solutions that secure advantage and enable digital transformation.\n\nMASS is an equal opportunities employer. We value smart, skilled and motivated people, and in return we offer a supportive, friendly workplace where everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact.\n\nApply today to see how working for MASS could work for you

Our client has an opportunity for a Missile Mechanical Architect to join them on a contract basis for 6 months with likely extension. This exciting role is to gather and manage the missile mechanical architecture requirements to achieve missile performance, on time and on cost and overall layout vs compliance. This involves providing justification of the design and co-ordinate the verification evidence of missile performance to support certification.\n\nRole: Missile Mechanical Architect\n Location: Stevenage or Bolton, fully onsite. (must be happy to travel between locations)\n Hours: 37 per week\n Clearance: Full SC required before starting\n Hourly Rate: £60 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35\n\nWhat you'll be doing:\n\nEstablishing the Missile Airframe Task Requirements Specification (TRS) to ensure a structured & coherent mechanical response to the overall Missile TRS\nManagement of the mechanical interface with the launcher\nManagement of Mechanical & Thermal Interfaces across the Missile\nDefining the optimum mechanical architecture for all variants of the missile, ensuring the mechanical architecture and interfaces meet requirements\nImplementation of GMA (Generic Missile Architecture) Policies to ensure Modularity & Reuse objectives are achieved\nDevelopment of the overall proving logic for the validation of the Airframe\nEnsuring mechanical compliance to the Airframe TRS for missile certificate of design\nInterface with and manage customer expectations throughout the development process\nProducing Statements of Work and plans for activities within their sphere of responsibility\nDirect technical supervision of engineers within their team and indirect management of engineers in the extended project team\nControlling assigned budgets, managing personal workload and identifying any further resource needs\n Requirements:\n\nEducated to degree level or an equivalent qualification having obtained significant experience of mechanical engineering\nAbility to technically manage internal & sub-contract activities\nStrong leadership skills, able to establish a clear engineering vision\nGood knowledge & experience of missile mechanical design, including:\nStatic & Dynamic Analysis\nDesign for Environment\nThermal Management\nGood understanding of broader engineering disciplines, including:\nAerodynamics\nTestability\nProduction\nExperience developing proving logic and managing the generation of compliance evidence towards Certificates of Design\nExperience across the full Product Life Cycle\nAbility to influence senior managers and other stakeholders\nStrong interpersonal and well-developed communication skills (written & verbal)\nWillingness to travel within UK and Europe\nGeneral competency with common IT systems (Outlook, Excell etc)\n If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please apply!\n\nLine Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants. \n\n"Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

An exciting opportunity for a Software Project Lead working within our Software Simulation department!\n\nSalary: up to £66,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: typically, 3 to 4 days per week on-site, due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\n\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\n\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\n\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\n\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . \nThe opportunity:\n\nSimulation Software partners across MBDA to deliver vitaltest capabilities. We develop software for test equipment to verify and validate missile systems from development through to production. As aSoftware Project Leadin our agile, multi-disciplinary team, you will influence product certification while embracingDevOpsand innovative technologies.\nStrategic Execution: Define scope with stakeholders, develop comprehensive resource plans, and mitigate risks to ensure milestone adherence.\n\nTeam & Supplier Management: Lead multi-disciplinary teams and third-party suppliers, delegating work packages to drive efficient project delivery.\n\nStakeholder & Change Management: Act as the primary communicator for leadership, managing expectations, requirements trade-offs, and software release authorisations.\n\nGovernance & Reporting: Maintain precise documentation and "Time Now" reporting, tracking key metrics like resource utilisation and budget health.\n\nContinuous Improvement: Enforce coding standards and DevOps best practices while evolving project methodologies to boost productivity.\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nProject Leadership: Experience of managing software lifecycles from initiation to completion, owning budgets, schedules, and quality as the Design Authority.\n\nTechnical Foundation: previous technical experience allowing you the opportunity to leverage a strong background in software engineering to bridge the gap between technical teams and business objectives.\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-RS1

Are you a driven and proficient Embedded Digital Design Engineer looking for an exceptional opportunity to showcase your problem-solving abilities and contribute to world-class engineering projects?\n\nAs an Embedded Digital Design Engineer you'll have the opportunity to work on innovative projects with our advanced technology. With involvement at all phases of the development cycle, you'll ultimately see the overall embedded system come to life! \n\nJob Title: Embedded Digital Design Engineer\n\nSalary: Circa £50,000-£60,000 depending on experience\n\nLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. This role could be full time or part time in order to meet your needs. We are flexible and accommodating.\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\nPension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nOvertime: Opportunity for paid overtime\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.The opportunity:\n\nThis is an exciting opportunity for an Embedded Digital Design Engineer to be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. The portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc)\n\nThere is great opportunity to be involved at all phases of the development cycle from initial embedded design (e.g. partitioning functions between Software and FPGA domains), through the design implementation phases, and finally to the on-target integration and test; ultimately seeing the overall embedded system come to life! \n\nThe role is multi-disciplinary so you will have opportunity to develop a variety of skills ranging from, but not limited to, Embedded-System design, Software design, FPGA design and Hardware design, depending where you want to focus your technical development. The role can also offer technical and team lead opportunities, giving you the options to grow your career in a variety of both technical, and leadership directions.\n\nWhat we're looking for from you: \n\nPeople who want to work with exciting cutting edge technology, enjoy problem solving, and working as part of multi-disciplined teams to deliver complex solutions for our customers. Ideally educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) with experience or knowledge in some of the following areas:\nBackground in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design.\nEmbedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modelling\analysing key performance aspects of the resulting design)\nIntegration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platformsEngineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team, and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. The business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally.\n\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SD1

We are expanding our team and seeking skilled Missile Test Lead Architects to join us! Join our exceptional team and be part of our exciting growth journey!\n\nSalary: Circa £64,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to 21.25% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The opportunity:\n\nAs a Missile Test Lead Architect, you will play a crucial role in overseeing test design considerations, ensuring their implementation across project development. Your responsibilities include specifying missile level pass out tests, in-service, and BIT routines. Collaboration with manufacturing and design teams is key to ensuring comprehensive testability of the product and addressing any test coverage gaps efficiently.\n\nAs a Lead Test Architect you will be responsible for -\nLead a team of Test Architects as part of the Missile Design team\n\nAs a senior member of the TTA department support the department head and provide functional leadership\n\nTake ownership of the missile test equipment specification and delivery\n\nEnsure that product testability is built in to the design\n\nGenerate and manage compliance with lower-level test requirements for design teams, including test access needs, BIT coverage/timings, and factory test functionality.\n\nAnalyse and model our system to determine test coverage and generate diagnostic instructions.\n\nWork closely with the Chief Design Engineer to make cost vs test coverage trade-offs.\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nSubstantial experience of test equipment design, product testability or electrical/electronic engineering\nProficient in at least one of the following areas: digital electronics and microprocessor systems, analogue electronics, electronics testing, or test equipment design\n\nExperience in people leadership and influencing\n\nA good understanding of gathering requirements, overseeing projects, creating plans, and managing relationships with key customers\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SF1

Corporate Complaints Officer\n37 hours per week\nSalary Range £33,699 to £37,105 pa pro-rata for hours worked\nFixed Term Contract - 12 months\nLocation: Stevenage\n\nAbout the role\nReporting to the Head of Customer Services, you will play a pivotal role ensuring that complaints are effectively logged and triaged, investigations are meaningful, and corrective actions are implemented. You will play a crucial role in learning from complaints and communicating lessons learned to drive improvement.\n\nYou will display strong leadership skills to create a team working environment based on excellent communication, collaboration, and hard work. You will be a key part of our business unit driving positive change across the organisation.\n\nAbout you\n• Complaint handling: You should demonstrate a good knowledge and experience of complaint handling in a Local Government setting.\n• Ombudsman: Have a good level of knowledge of the Local Ombudsman complaint handling code and its application.\n• Team management: Previous experience of managing teams inclusive of development/coaching one to ones and performance management.\n• Training: Display a strong ability to train and provide guidance to service managers and senior leaders.\n• Customer experience: Passionate about the Customer Experience and continuous improvement.\n\nOur Benefits\n• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants\n• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.\n• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.\n• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.\n• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)\n• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities\n• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues\n• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport\n• Cycle to Work scheme\n• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.\n• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)\n• Discounted Health and Fitness membership\n• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.\n\nClosing date for receipt of applications: 31 May 2026\nInterviews will be held week commencing: 08 June 2026

We're recruiting an experienced Test Equipment Design Engineer to work on the development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) supporting complex electronic systems in a defence environment.\nThis is a hands-on hardware and test engineering role with real technical ownership, working across the full lifecycle - from requirements through design, verification, and in service support.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nDesigning Automated Test Equipment to support production and product verification\nTranslating system and product requirements into test architectures and specifications\nDeveloping and reviewing test strategies including ICT, Functional Test, and Boundary Scan\nDesigning measurement systems, considering instrumentation, grounding, and power distribution\nLeading technical investigations and resolving complex test and diagnostic issues\nProducing technical documentation to support manufacturing and in service use\nSupporting bids and early phase technical definition where needed\nProviding technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers (no line management split unless agreed)\nWhat we're looking for\n\nStrong, current experience in electronics and test engineering\nProven background creating Automated Test Equipment\nSolid understanding of modern test methodologies (ICT, Functional, Boundary Scan)\nExperience designing measurement and instrumentation systems\nConfident interpreting technical requirements and drawings\nAnalytical, pragmatic problem solver comfortable making engineering decisions\nDesirable (not essential)\n\nNI LabVIEW and/or TestStand\nBoundary Scan / XJTAG\n What happens now? \n Upon submission of your application, should it meet our selection criteria, you will be contacted via e-mail by one of our talent acquisition specialists to arrange a screening call. This telephone chat is structured to explore a series of questions aimed at matching your competencies and capabilities to the specific demands of the position. Please note, this screening is contingent upon the initial success of your application.\n\nSecurity Clearance: \n British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by our clients Security Team.\n\nMore about the role:\n For more than 70 years, our client has been in a strong partnership with the UK military. They have accomplished numerous milestones in defence engineering and have provided essential defence capabilities to meet the requirements of the armed forces across land, sea, and air.\n\nThis role is based at our client's headquarters in Stevenage, a key location for missile operations. The site offers excellent transportation links, an onsite gym, and a coffee shop.\n\nGuidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Qualified Nursery Practitioner\nStart Date: ASAP\nLocation: Hertfordshire\nContract: Full-time\nSalary: £108 - £120 per day\n\nAbout the role and school\nWe are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Qualified Nursery Practitioner to join a welcoming and nurturing early years setting in Hertfordshire, starting ASAP. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Qualified Nursery Practitioner who is committed to supporting young children's development during their crucial early learning stages. The role will involve working as part of a supportive EYFS team, delivering high-quality care and education to children aged 3-5, and helping to create a stimulating and safe learning environment.\n\nThe school is a well-regarded, community-focused primary setting with a strong early years provision, located in a family-friendly area of Hertfordshire. It is known for its inclusive ethos, supportive leadership team, and commitment to providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to thrive. The EYFS department benefits from well-resourced indoor and outdoor learning spaces, a creative curriculum, and a strong emphasis on play-based learning and child-led exploration.\n\nThis Qualified Nursery Practitioner role is ideal for someone who is passionate about early years education and eager to make a meaningful impact. The position offers the opportunity to join a committed team that values professional development, collaboration, and high standards of care and learning.\n\nJob Responsibilities\n\nSupport the planning and delivery of engaging EYFS activities in line with the Early Years Framework\nProvide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children\nObserve, assess, and record children's progress to support development and next steps\nWork collaboratively with the EYFS team to promote positive outcomes for pupils\nBuild strong relationships with children, parents, and carers to support learning and wellbeing\nEnsure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all timesQualifications/Experience\n\nPrevious experience working as a Qualified Nursery Practitioner\nStrong understanding of the EYFS framework\nA caring and enthusiastic approach to early years education\nEnhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service\nRight to work in the UKNext steps:\nIf this Qualified Nursery Practitioner position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Freya at Teach Plus.\nAlternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.\n\nTeach Plus is a 5 star, Google rated, London based education recruitment agency. Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role, our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest. We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education. With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.\n\nQualified Nursery Practitioner Hertfordshire, Nursery Practitioner jobs Hertfordshire, Early Years Practitioner role, EYFS Practitioner jobs, Nursery Nurse vacancy, childcare jobs Hertfordshire, EYFS jobs UK, Early Years education jobs, nursery school jobs Hertfordshire, Level 2 Nursery Practitioner, Level 3 Nursery Practitioner, childcare practitioner role, play-based learning EYFS, nursery assistant jobs, Early Years support staff, EYFS recruitment agency, full-time nursery jobs, ASAP nursery practitioner vacancy

As the Embedded Design Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to guide our team of skilled engineers and contribute to the development of advanced defence technology. This role is ideal for an ambitious individual who excels in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.\n\nSalary: Up to £65,000 depending on experience\n\nLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: Typically for this role you will work 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\nPension: Maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nOvertime: Opportunity for paid overtime\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: Offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more.The opportunity:\n\nAre you an Embedded Digital Design Engineer with team leadership experience and a desire to make a difference? \n\nCan you inspire others, drive innovation and encourage collaboration? \n\nAs the Embedded Design Team Lead you will be involved in the development of our growing portfolio of complex embedded digital systems. Your role will be leading the day to day line management of the team, identifying opportunities and driving process improvements while promoting a delivery focussed culture on some of the most exciting and challenging products and technology in defence today. \n\nThe role will require a blend of technical management, people management and project management so requires someone with a real passion and experience of managing teams, planning workload or bids and understanding and owning technical work packages.\n\nThe portfolio ranges from advanced DSP systems (e.g. Image Processing, Software Defined Radios), complex SoC systems, through to safety and security critical systems; using the latest embedded devices from all the major vendors (e.g. Xilinx, Intel, Texas Instruments, Analogue devices etc).\n\nThe Embedded Design team are some of the most highly regarded engineers in Electronic Engineering working in a multi-disciplined, fast moving environment which demands excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, skilled and talented team.\n\nWhat we're looking for from you: \nDemonstrable team leadership experience\nBackground in either Digital Hardware Design, FPGA Design (firmware), or Embedded Software Design.\nEmbedded digital design and modelling skills (e.g. partitioning of functional elements between software and FPGA, and modelling\analysing key performance aspects of the resulting design)\nExperience of integration and test of embedded systems onto hardware platforms\nExcellent communication skills- ability to inspire and drive teams to succeed\nProject management - planning, budgeting and delivery mind set\nInnovation and improvement - the ability to foster a culture of improvement and challenging the normEngineering is at heart of our business; and this role will give you an opportunity to both develop your core technical and leadership skills and gain a wider experience of complex systems. You will be working alongside a multidiscipline engineering team and you will be a key part of a supportive and growing team as your career expands with us. \n\nThe business is committed to upskilling people through both formal training and practical experience. It is a fantastic role, in which you can develop both personally and professionally.\n\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SD1

Systems V&V Engineering Specialist\n\nInitial 12-months\nBristol or Stevenage, 2 days onsite per week \nSC (can start on BPSS) \nup to £85ph, UMB, inside IR35\n\nOur Test & Evaluation team are looking for a V&V Systems Engineering Specialist to operate with a high-level of technical responsibility for the entire lifecycle of our product, ranging from design and development to qualification and deployment. A specialist will bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring that complex, high-reliability systems meet our requirements.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nTest Strategy & Development: Defining test requirements, creating test plans, scoping front end activities with the customer ensuring that requirements are met and understood with the best efficiency maintained for deliveries.\nSystem Validation: Overseeing or supporting the qualification and acceptance of test equipment, ensuring it is robust, compliant, and accurate.\nAnalysis & Troubleshooting: Analysing test data, identifying performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting validation issues.\nDocumentation & Governance: Producing technical documentation (test procedures, reports) and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.\nSupport departmental strategy and support the department head with recruitment of the right people into the team.\nProven ability to influence senior stakeholders within the business relating to technical direction\nProvide technical leadership to all Test related issues across design projects with proven experience in Test Equipment requirements capture and specification.\nSupporting new product bid activities.\nIdentify, document and deploy best practice across the department and within projects. \n\nEssential Skills & Qualifications\n\nTechnical Knowledge: Strong understanding of electronics or mechanical systems, a degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline.\nHands-on Experience: Expertise in operating general-purpose test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators).\nIndustry Standards: Knowledge of safety-critical standards, particularly within aerospace, defence (e.g., MOD), or rail sectors.\nCommunication: Ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams and liaise with customers for system acceptance.\nHands-on experience of DOORS & DOORS NG, SysML & Rhapsody would be desirable, but training will be provided where needed.\nExperience in DfT and testability.\nRF / Microwave systems knowledge would be desirable

HR Business Partner\n\nCertain Advantage are hiring for a HR Business Partner based in Stevenage.\n \nThis role is on an initial 12-month contract and is required to be onsite fulltime.\n \nOverview\nYou will be responsible for the delivery of a full range of HR services within the framework of the HR strategy. Contribute to the delivery of the ‘Top Company Objectives’ through appropriate and timely HR interventions.\n \nYour responsibilities\n\nPartner with the business to be proactive on the HR value needed for that area.\nProvide managers with advice, guidance and direction on HR policies and best practice to ensure HR matters are handled fairly and consistently in line with legal and company requirements.\nDriving the HR People Tempo of Performance Review, Salary review, Team Review etc. within business scope.\nEnsuring the application of consequential management in collaboration with our Employee Relations team (SPIR). Contribution to a healthy social climate and constructive dialogue with our Social Partners.\nSupporting management teams in managing change, particularly bringing focus to the human aspects of change, with the support of Leadership & Culture Change CoC\nDriving people development through both direct action and coaching managers to develop their people and themselves & Coaching and encouraging managers to take action to create and maintain an engaging environment.\nFully deploying Talent Management.\nDeliver training to the business on HR Policies (Capability and Performance, Absence Management) and initiatives (Team Review).The individual: \n\nHigh level of influencing skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills in order to communicate effectively with a diverse client group.\nConflict management skills, teamwork and strong networking abilities.\nAbility to challenge assumptions and use initiative.\nExcellent organizational skills, including strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and control own workload.\nAbility to innovate, think conceptually and strongly contribute to strategy.\nWell-developed computer literacy skills within a Microsoft Office environment\nAbility to communicate and build strong working relationships at all levels of the organisation \nDoes this sound like your next career move? Apply today.\n\nWorking with Certain Advantage\nWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you’re hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we’ll work with you to find it.\nWe work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn’t for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips

Electronic Test and Testability Expert\n Stevenage or Bolton – Hybrid, 3 Days per Week On-Site\n Salary: Circa £72,000, Depending on Experience\n \nThe Opportunity:\n The role involves all aspects of missile testing, from early feasibility studies to in-service support, and provides technical expertise that shapes test strategies, improves processes, and drives technical excellence across programmes.\n \nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the definition of project test strategies, technical requirements, and Built-In Test (BIT) architecture, improving specifications across various projects.\nAnalyse test data, identify trends, diagnose failures, and implement best practices across programmes during development and manufacture.\nMentor team members, support bid activities, and influence technical and strategic decisions. \nSkills and Experience Required:\n\nDegree-level education (or equivalent) with extensive experience in electronic test across the full project lifecycle\nProven expertise in electronic circuit design, testing, and failure analysis techniques\nExperience in test equipment design and requirements capture\nBackground in Design for Test (DfT) and testability principles\nStrong project management and planning capabilities\nAbility to provide technical leadership on test equipment requirements and specifications\nSkilled communicator with the ability to influence technical and strategic decisions\nWillingness to travel within the UK and EU as required \nBenefits:\n Bonus up to 27% of base salary, £300 per month car allowance, pension with up to 14% combined contributions, private medical insurance, enhanced parental leave, subsidised meals, etc.\n \nSecurity Clearance:\n Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens or Dual UK nationals with British citizenship. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain relevant clearance.\n \nElectus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.\n \nThis is a permanent role

On behalf of our Global Space and Defence client, we are seeing to recruit a Operations Quality Assurance Engineer on a 6 month contract, with potential for extension. \n\nRole: Operations Quality Assurance Engineer \n Pay : £32/hour, via Umbrella\n Contract : Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week, 6 month contract - potential extension\n Location : Stevenage\n IR35 Status : Inside\n\nRole Overview\n Our Quality Assurance department ensures with confidence that our customers' requirements are being met during the manufacturing, assembly, integration and test phases of the Spacecraft build cycle.\n\nVigilance and dedication in our efforts allows us to develop customised solutions, proactively eliminate problems, improve operational performance, maintain low costs, keeping our people safe and our customer satisfied in our unique and highly specialised operations and product manufacture.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nThe QA is fully empowered to manage all aspects of quality within the Spacecraft Production work area.\nPerforming critical inspection activities and witnessing critical operations.\nLead and influence the prevention of non-conformance's and enforcing the quality mind set in the local work areas.\nDrive the efficient management of non-conformance and Cost of Non quality reduction.\nCollate build reconciliations and open points (e.g. open work orders).\nPerform Quality surveillance in the local work areas to ensure product quality meets the stated requirements.\nEnsure open actions from critical inspections are managed and tracked during all production phases.\nAttend and support PPS (root cause analysis) / IRB (internal review board) meetings where required\nReview and supply feedback of quality procedures, processes, documents and forms used during daily activities for accuracy and completeness\nRequest and/or carry out a process audit as and when necessary\nReview Spacecraft Production work instructions for technical integrity, regarding product quality requirements through QVPs and standards, whether specific or more general. If needed, reject and assist manufacturing in the correction of errors. Reviewing drawings as needed in support of a work instruction review.\nApply company Core Values to create an environment for success, set the example, uphold the standard and welcome challenges while maintaining integrity, commitment, confidence, teamwork, customer focus, respect and reliability\n\nSkill Set\n Essential \n\nA recognised engineering apprenticeship and/or equivalent academic qualification with at least 3 years Production, Quality or Engineering experience within the Aerospace or Military industry,\nGood understanding of Quality Assurance and product assurance activities.\nCommunication skills to motivate others to improve the quality of their work as well as to explain your findings clearly.\nTeamwork and leadership attributes with excellent written and oral communication and persuasion skills.\nSolid hardware inspection background.\nWillingness to work on shift, on-call or off-site when required.\nKnowledge of Space Quality standards would be a strong advantage.\n Desirable\n\nLean, continuous improvement qualifications\nESA qualification would be a plus\nExperience with 3D drawings (Catia,3DX) would be a plus\nKnowledge on composite/carbon would be a plus\n If you are interested in applying for this position, and you meet the above requirements, please apply immediately, or send your CV \n\nDue to the number of applications we receive, it's not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.\n\nLine Up Aviation has carved its own place in the recruitment of Aviation and Aerospace personnel all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best known companies who demand the highest standard of applicants.\n "Follow @LineUpAviation on Twitter for all of our latest vacancies, news and pictures from our busy UK Head Office. Interact with us using the #LineUpAviation tag at anytime! Thank you for your follow

Programme Director - Hertfordshire\n\nContract start 1st of June 2026\n£1000 per day Inside IR35 - paid via an umbrella\nHybrid workingA senior leadership role within the Strategic Projects and Management Office. The postholder is accountable for the successful delivery of the organisation's portfolio of projects and programmes, setting standards and best practice for project and programme managers, ensuring that strategic initiatives are executed effectively, on time, within budget, and to defined quality standards.\n The role provides leadership and direction across all delivery teams, shaping delivery strategy, driving execution excellence, and ensuring outcomes realise intended business benefits. The role influences senior stakeholders and aligns delivery activity with organisational priorities.\n This role requires excellent leadership qualities, who is strategic, proactive, and highly experienced technology leader with a strong track record in delivering complex programmes and projects, and the confidence to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.\n \n Key Responsibilities:\n Delivery Leadership and Execution\n * Lead the end-to-end delivery of all projects and programmes across the organisation.\n * Ensure delivery outcomes align with strategic objectives and business priorities.\n * Establish clear accountability for delivery across programme and project managers.\n * Drive a culture of ownership, pace, and high performance across delivery teams.\n \n Programme and Project Oversight:\n * Oversee planning, mobilisation, and execution of major programmes and projects.\n * Ensure robust management of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and benefits.\n * Monitor delivery performance and intervene where required to address delays.\n * Manage interdependencies across programmes.\n \n Delivery Strategy:\n * Ensure the organisation adopts appropriate delivery approaches (e.g., Agile, waterfall, hybrid).\n * Align delivery structures to strategic objectives.\n * Continuously optimise delivery practices to improve speed, quality, and predictability.\n \n Stakeholder Engagement and Leadership:\n * Act as the senior escalation point for delivery issues, risks, and decisions.\n * Build strong relationships with executive stakeholders, business leaders and change sponsors.\n * Provide clear and confident reporting on delivery progress, risks, and outcomes.\n * Influence decision-making to resolve conflicts, prioritise work, and allocate resources effectively.\n \n Resource and Capacity Management:\n * Ensure effective allocation and utilisation of delivery resources across programmes and projects.\n * Balance demand and capacity, resolving conflicts and constraints.\n * Work with resource managers to ensure availability of skilled resources.\n * Support development of workforce plans to support future delivery demand.\n \n Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management:\n * Ensure proactive identification and management of delivery risks and issues.\n * Oversee mitigation strategies and ensure timely resolution of blockers.\n * Manage cross-programme dependencies and organisational impacts.\n * Escalate critical risks to executive leadership with clear recommendations.\n Benefits Realisation\n * Ensure programmes and projects are structured to deliver measurable business outcomes.\n * Track and monitor benefits realisation throughout and beyond delivery.\n * Hold delivery teams and business stakeholders accountable for achieving benefits.\n * Ensure alignment between delivery outputs and strategic value creation.\n \n Continuous Improvement and Delivery Capability:\n * Drive continuous improvement in delivery performance, tools, and practices.\n * Establish a high-performing delivery community with shared standards and best practice.\n * Coach and develop programme and project managers to enhance capability.\n * Promote a culture of learning, accountability, and delivery excellence.\n \n Key Skills & Experience:\n * Significant experience leading large-scale programmes and project portfolios.\n * Proven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional strategic change initiatives.\n * Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing, cross-functional project & programme teams.\n * Strong experience in stakeholder engagement at executive level.\n * Demonstrated ability to drive delivery performance and accountability.\n * Leads the identification, planning, and coordination of programmes to deliver strategic objectives.\n * Ensures alignment between programme outcomes and organisational goals.\n * Strong track record in managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder engagement at a strategic level.\n * Comfortable in delivering complex information to senior stakeholders clearly and effectively.\n * Extensive knowledge of budgeting & forecasting activities across project and programme portfolios.\n \n Desirable Qualifications:\n * Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline (e.g., IT, Business, Management, Engineering) or equivalent professional experience.\n * Relevant professional certifications such as APM, PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, AgilePM, SAFe.\n * Experience with Agile delivery frameworks (e.g., SAFe, Scrum at scale).\n * Experienced in using project and programme management tools (e.g. MS Project, Azure DevOps) to track delivery, plan resources and manage budgets.\n\nPlease note you will receive an automated response advising you that we have received your CV.\n\nMorgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.\n\nWe are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age

Mechanical Engineering is excited to offer multiple opportunities for experienced Principal Mechanical Design Engineers, with roles available across all areas of the Product Life Cycle, from mechanical future concepts and detailed design through qualification, production, and in-service support. In these roles of responsibility, you will lead the development of mechanical solutions for a wide variety of complex weapons and weapon systems, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.\n\nYou will be expected to provide technical leadership, drive design maturity, and act as a key interface with internal and external stakeholders.\n\nSalary: Circa £50,000+ depending on experience\n\nLocation: Stevenage (relocation package may be available)\n\nDynamic (Hybrid) Working: An average of 2-3 days per week on-site dependent on work classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\n\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\n\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\n\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\n\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . \nThe Opportunity:\n\nThe roles offer the chance to lead complex mechanical design work packages on critical defence products and influence design decisions across the full life cycle. You will play a key role in ensuring designs meet performance, safety, cost, and schedule requirements. The roles provide excellent long-term career progression opportunities within MBDA, including further technical leadership or engineering management pathways. Appointments will be made at an appropriate level based on skills and experience.\n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nIdeally Degree, HND, or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with significant industry experience\n\nProven ability to lead mechanical design work packages within multi-disciplinary teams\n\nStrong experience across full product life cycles, from concept to in-service support\n\nIn-depth knowledge of design proving and qualification activities\n\nRobust hands-on experience with design methodologies such as DFMEA, DFA, and DFM\n\nStrong communication skills with the ability to influence, negotiate, and make technical decisions\n\nExperience engaging with and developing suppliers and external partners\n\nAbility to manage priorities, assess risk, and mentor less experienced engineers\n\nUnderstanding of structural, thermal, and/or dynamic analysis (advantageous)\n\nRelevant 3D CAD/CAE experience (training provided on company tools)\nNote: This role may involve UK travel and occasional European travel.\n\nInterested? Click Apply Now!\n\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SF1

We are seeking an experience SAP S/4HANA specialist and project manager to support our SAP transformation, delivering new and existing capabilities within the domain and to ensure delivery of the roadmap for the years ahead.\n\nSalary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site; depending of the phase of the project, more days on site will be required\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\n\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\n\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . \nThe opportunity:\n\nWe are working on a transformation programme to move from its current SAP ECC6 systems to SAP S/4HANA across the MBDA Group, with Greenfield methodology. This strategy will impact a number of domain areas and the implementation of S/4HANA will provide an opportunity for each domain to review its use of existing tools and determine a roadmap for consolidation across the Group and deliver the best-in-class tools for our business users.\n\nThis role will focus on Procurement and you will support maintenance activities as well as supporting the related SAP S/4 modules. This role falls within the Digital Solutions (DS) area of MBDA; part of Digital Excellence (DEx), the DS team focusses on delivering IT solutions that are used to support the business in a variety of domains.\n\nMain responsibilities:\n\n Project management: \nIT responsibility for the successful implementation of our current S/4HANA Procurement modules for MBDA UK.\n\nManage the planning, coordination and supervision of SAP projects, ensuring rigorous monitoring of the quality of the integrator's deliverables.\n\nTo be the main point of contact between business teams and DEx teams (security, network, technical architect, back office...)\n\nDuring deployment of S/4 systems, to be the point of contact for the DS Procurement domain for the UK.\n\nTo be in charge of DS Procurement roadmaps for the MBDA UK.\n Business As Usual-BAU activities and optimisation: \nTo be a DS point of contact to manage the anomalies and enhancements asked for by the key-users for SAP procurement modules.\n\nTo provide functional and technical support to key business users.\n Leadership and training: \nLead and train local and international teams, to monitor the knowledge transfer sessions and reinforce DS capacities on SAP procurement modules.\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nDeep knowledge in the areas of SAP procurement, especially in MM including configuration activities, knowledge in other SAP modules as well the setup of interfaces. Additional experience within the logistics domain would also be beneficial.\n\nExperience of integrations of SAP procurement with Finance, Supply Chain and Vendor Management Systems.\n\nSkills in SAP IT project management, with experience of leading multinational SAP projects.\n\nHands on experience with data migration and master data governance activities.\n\nExperience of challenging third-party development teams to deliver against the strategy and finding a solution to deliver the business requirements.\n\nExperience with S/4 Hana will be an advantage.\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-RM1

Planner\n£60,000 – £70,000 + Package\nCentral Hertfordshire\nCurve Recruitment are proud to be working with a highly respected main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality new build, refurbishment and fit-out projects across Hertfordshire, London and the Home Counties.\nHaving won multiple projects early this year, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Planner to work alongside Contracts Managers across multiple projects ranging from £1m–£20m. This is a pivotal role within the business, providing the opportunity to manage complex programmes and ensure smooth coordination across the delivery teams.\nThis role would suit a confident and proactive Planner who thrives on programme management with a particular bias towards NEC contracts and is looking to join a contractor with a strong reputation and ambitious growth plans.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project programmes in line with NEC & JCT contract requirements\n * Work closely with Contracts Managers, Site Managers and the commercial team to ensure programmes are achievable and milestones are met across multiple projects\n * Identify and mitigate programme risks, proposing solutions to keep projects on track\n * Monitor progress across multiple work streams and highlight potential delays or issues early\n * Produce regular reports and updates for internal stakeholders and clients\n * Support procurement planning and coordination of subcontractor activities\n * Ensure compliance with NEC contractual obligations and contribute to contract administration\n * Provide expert advice on programme sequencing, resource planning and critical path analysis\nAbout You\n * Proven experience as a Planner or Project Scheduler on multiple projects ranging from £1m–£20m\n * Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts is essential\n * Confident working closely with Contracts Managers and project teams to drive programme delivery\n * Highly organised, proactive and able to anticipate and resolve programme issues\n * Strong IT skills, including experience on ASTA or similar software\n * Motivated to grow and play a key role within a market-leading construction business\nWhat’s on Offer\n * Competitive salary and comprehensive package for an experienced Planner\n * Manage multiple high-profile projects in Central Hertfordshire & London across a range of values (£1m–£20m)\n * Join a market-leading main contractor known for delivering technically challenging and prestigious schemes\n * Collaborative, supportive culture where your expertise is valued and recognised\n * Exposure to clients and the opportunity to shape delivery on multiple projects\n * Well-resourced teams and leadership support, enabling you to focus on delivering excellence\nApply\nFor further information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact Martin Lively at Curve Recruitment on (phone number removed).\nWhilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

About the Role:\n\nCBRE is seeking a skilled Shift Team Leader - Central Utilities / Boiler House to lead the safe and reliable operation of critical utilities on a large, high‑profile site in Stevenage.This is a key operational leadership role, responsible for supervising a shift‑based utilities team and ensuring continuous delivery of essential services within a highly regulated environment.\n\nWhat You'll Do:\nLead and supervise shift operations for Central Utilities and Boiler House systems\nEnsure safe, compliant operation of plant including boilers, steam systems, CHP, chilled water, compressed air and associated utilities\nMonitor BMS/SCADA systems and respond to alarms and incidents\nAct as the senior technical and safety authority on shift\nControl Permit to Work, isolations and safe systems of work\nCoordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities\nCarry out effective shift handovers and reporting\nSupport audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives \nWhat You'll Need:\nEngineering or utilities qualification (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds or equivalent)\nBOAS or equivalent (preferred)\nIOSH Managing Safely (or willingness to obtain)\nProven experience in a boiler house or central utilities environment\nPrevious shift leadership or supervisory experience\nStrong knowledge of steam and pressure systems\nComfortable working in a regulated, critical environment\nSafety‑focused with strong communication and decision‑making skills \n\nWhy CBRE\nWhen you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.\n \nApplicant AI Use Disclosure\nWe value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process

Stevenage \n\nWould you like to be part of a group of specialist engineers helping to deliver some of the world's most sophisticated defence systems? We are currently recruiting for a software security expert, to work across a range of our products!\n\nSalary: Circa £74,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 3 to 5 days per week on-site, due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . \n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. This role is an SC security clearance role and the successful candidate must also be willing to go through the DV clearance process.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\n\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...\nThe opportunity:\n\nIt's a great place to learn about the company's entire product range within a team that is embracing innovative technologies.\n\nKey aspects of this role include:\nThe primary focus of this role is to guide the security aspects of product development across the whole product lifecycle, from concept through to in-service support\n\nThe provision of technical expertise to our software development teams and wider project teams, offering guidance on security requirements, security techniques, software architecture, design patterns, coding standards, trade-offs, and best practices.\n\nParticipating in the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies and frameworks for software projects.\n\nConducting security assessments and risk analyses of technologies and software systems, by identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats, and developing mitigation strategies.\n\nSupporting continuous improvement, through identifying areas for process improvement, contributing to the development and implementation of software development methodologies, tools, and frameworks.\n\nMaintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation of security processes, procedures, and guidelines. Generating security reports and metrics to track security-related activities, vulnerabilities, and remediation efforts.\nIn Software Engineering at MBDA you will find:\nEngineering is at heart of our business; there is opportunity to both develop your core leadership skills, and gain a wider appreciation of sophisticated software systems.\n\nWorking alongside a multi-disciplined engineering team, you will be a key part of a supportive and growing software engineering team as your career expands with us.\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nYou'll already have experience developing complex software products in the Defence, Automotive, Aerospace or Telecoms sectors (or a similar field)\n\nExperience of software security with knowledge of industry security standards, and best practices.\n\nA natural collaborator who is a technical leader, with good communication and influencing skills, comfortable with problem solving and technical challenges.\n\nYou'll have an interest in novel and emerging technologies, and the challenges that face the Security community.\n\nIt would be beneficial to have experience developing embedded software and/or firmware, but not essential\n\nYou'll have a degree or equivalent experience in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subject or similar, and be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-RS1

Quality Manager\n\nLocation: Hertfordshire\nSalary: £45,000 – £48,000 + Benefits\nJob Type: Full-time, Permanent\n\nWe are working exclusively with a leading chilled food manufacturer supplying a diverse range of products to major retailers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced and proactive Quality Manager to join their large, fast-paced facility in Hertfordshire.\n\nThe Package\n\n * £45,000 – £48,000 per annum\n\n * 25 days holiday + bank holidays\n\n * Company pension scheme\n\n * Monday to Friday, day shifts\n\nThe Role\n\nAs Quality Manager, you will take full responsibility for ensuring all products meet internal quality standards and comply with food safety regulations. You will play a key role in maintaining site compliance and driving continuous improvement across the business.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n\n * Leading and developing the quality control team\n\n * Ensuring compliance with HACCP, BRC, and food safety standards\n\n * Managing inspections, testing, and internal/external audits\n\n * Maintaining accurate quality documentation and reporting systems\n\n * Overseeing supplier quality and approval processes\n\n * Handling customer complaints in a proactive, solutions-focused manner\n\n * Driving continuous improvement initiatives across the site\n\n * Ensuring high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and risk management\n\nThe Candidate\n\n * Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quality Management or Supervisory role within food manufacturing\n\n * Strong working knowledge of BRC standards\n\n * HACCP Level 3 (or above) and Food Safety Level 3 (or above)\n\n * A degree in Food Science or a related field is desirable\n\n * Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills\n\n * Proactive approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business where you can make a real impact on quality standards and operational excellence

As MBDA moves into an incredibly exciting and demanding time for In Service Support, an opportunity has arisen which requires someone to lead and manage a team of dynamic and customer focused supply officers, who manage all of the Spare's requirements of our global Customer base. Supply activities span all of our "in-service" products, which involves the provisioning and supply of Spares and consumables.\n\nSalary: Circa £50,000\n\nHybrid working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working. 2-3 days a week in the office.\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . \n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to 21% (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity\n\nYou will be working collaboratively with many other functions involved in the process such as Project Teams, Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, Commercial, Finance and Procurement.\n\nThere will also be frequent opportunities to work with our international colleagues on some of our multinational projects, while also working to implement functional improvement programmes.\n\nAs the business and our customers move toward a data-driven business you will be using SAP, Power Bi and key tools to aid and assist you in decision making and driving the business forward.\nManaging a team of dedicated and experienced Supply officers including their contribution to business deliverables, workload, well-being and learning and development.\nHelping to resolve daily problems and queries that arise, liaising and negotiating with internal project teams, our customers and external suppliers.\nSupporting new business bids and forecasting costs for spares activity.\nGenerating Customer reports and internal metrics using our current business systems (SAP and other reporting solutions).\nTypical duties include attending project meetings, generating estimates, attending risk reviews, cost at completion meetings, and participating in functional improvement workshops.\nSupply Chain Management - Maintain / Improve supplier performance, identify and implement cost reductions and service improvement initiatives. Ensure quality levels are maintained at the appropriate level.\nWorking closely with equivalent Supply team leadership in other MBDA countries to ensure that all requirements are understood and captured for the migration to the next iteration of the business tool (SAP4 Hana)\nSupporting the wider business through sharing knowledge in key subjects such as ReACH, ITAR, INCOTERMS and procurement terms and conditions.\nWorking collaboratively with our international colleagues, supporting "Community Of Interests"Who and what we are looking for from you?\nAble to analyse problems, consider possible solutions and use your experience and influencing skills to deliver a satisfactory solution.\nQualified to at least HNC/HND level in a relevant subject such as Supply chain or Business studies or have relevant experience of leadership within a similar function.\nIt would be preferable if you had some experience in people managing a small team.\nKnowledge of Logistics, Military Supply Chains, Purchasing & Supply Management, CIPS qualified would be of some benefit, but not essential.\nIt would be beneficial if you had previous knowledge of business systems such as SAP.\nA level of awareness and understanding of export licensing, compliance and controls including ITAR and EAR.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SD1

As a member of the Analogue and Digital Capability Group, you will have a fantastic opportunity to work on advanced technology and contribute to the design and development of high-quality electronic solutions!\n\nJob Title: Senior Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer\n\nSalary: Circa £53,000 depending on experience\n\nLocation: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective. Our Dynamic Working policy allows individuals flexibility around the hours they work and where they work.\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . \n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\n\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\n\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\n\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\n\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\n\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.\n\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more\n\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . \nThe opportunity:\n\nYou will collaborate with renowned experts in the field and participate in all stages of the product lifecycle, from concept to production.\nUndertake board level design around FPGA and SoC associated power and control circuitry\n\nConnect with advanced RF systems and broader missile sub-systems\n\nDevelop electronic technical solutions in collaboration with other skill domains\n\nEnsure robust electronics design using common development techniques\n\nConduct proving activities to ensure compliance against requirements\nThis role will cover the Product Life Cycle from concept through to transfer to Production, including support to industrial validation and ensuring that the product meets its quality, rate and cost targets.\n\nThis role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and technologically advanced projects, allowing you to improve your technical skills and broaden your leadership capabilities. You will join a team of individuals who consistently demonstrate strong motivation and dedication in a friendly and encouraging environment, providing an excellent platform for personal development and career progression. Additionally, there may be opportunities for international travel and collaboration with diverse teams.\n\nAdditional Opportunities:\nTechnical Leadership - Lead the resources deployed to a project within a single skill domain\n\nTeam Leadership - Delegate activities from the Group Lead for the team\n\nTelemetry Specialist - Share extensive expertise in a specific domain/type of product, responsible for providing mentorship and leadership within their recognised area of technical knowledge.\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nSignificant experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery.\n\nExperience in leading significant electronic design work packages\n\nAbility to work within a multi-disciplinary team and understand the associated challenges\n\nExcellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of electronic technologies\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills\n\nDemonstrated capability to effectively communicate with individuals from various departments. within the organisation\nOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SD1

Are you passionate about engineering? As a member of our Firing Units and Power Electronics team, this is a fantastic opportunity to play an integral role in delivering our products.\n\nSalary: Up to £52,500 depending on experience\n\nLocation: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: Typically, 3 days per week on site. Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working.\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship\n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more\nHealthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more . The opportunity:\n\nAre you looking to design high-integrity, complex systems? MBDA deliver cutting-edge products to nations and customers across the world and our Power Electronics team is critical to the development of these products.\n\nAs a Technical Lead, you'll play an integral part in delivering the design definition of electronic sub-systems in one of two areas:\n\nPower Electronics - Electronics to power and control motors that manoeuvre fins and ultimately provide controlled movement to our products.\n\nFiring Units - Examples of which include Safety and Arming functionality, Control panels, Command and Control sub systems across the Land, Sea and Air domains\n\nYou'll use your experience to lead a team of engineers deployed to the project and work with other departments as required (e.g. mechanical design, manufacturing etc..)\n\nYour role will cover leading activities from early feasibility and technology assessments through to detailed design, qualification, certification and supporting transition to production. You will operate in all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring products meet quality, cost and schedule targets by working closely with wide ranging stakeholders as part of multi-disciplinary teams.\n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\nIdeally, degree qualified with significant post qualification experience in Electronic Design, Qualification and Certification\nExperience and interest in electronic sub-system development\nEffective Leadership of a small to medium sized team to undertake design activities in accordance with assigned budgets, lead, develop and motivate staff to ensure they are aware and capable of delivering their accountabilities\nKnowledge and understanding of developing a product from technical requirements\nGood understanding of the product lifecycle and product configuration\nAbility to effectively manage multiple stakeholders in order to deliver technical product definition\nAbility to navigate product(s) through qualification and the certification phase\nExperience in planning, control and delivery of assigned projects or work packages ensuring requirements are delivered to planOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SD1

Stevenage \n\nAt MBDA, we are continuing to grow our Data Link Systems organisation, providing a world leading missile data link capability. We have a number of exciting opportunities within Data Link Systems, working across the product lifecycle from research, the early concept phase, through full product design to production. These roles require a range of knowledge and experience from graduate to experienced engineers.\n\nSalary: up to £ 55,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: can vary between 2 to 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . \n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The opportunity:\n\nAs part of our Data Link Systems team, you will work on the design and implementation of the cutting edge RF communication systems that are key to the success of our weapons systems. Our team has a presence at both our Bristol and Stevenage sites. We collaborate broadly across MBDA with multiple disciplines to create high performance weapons systems for our Armed Forces. We are currently recruiting for the following roles:\nRF Systems Technical Leads\nRF Systems Engineers\nAlgorithm / Modelling Engineers\nSignal Processing EngineersWhat we're looking for from you:\n\nWe are interested in talking to RF systems engineers; Systems Engineering team leaders; experienced Systems Engineers with an interest in building their RF communications knowledge; Engineers from the RF domain with an interest in building their Systems Engineering skills; Engineers with modelling experience; Engineers with signal processing experience.\n\nWe are looking for some of the following skills:\nRF / Microwave systems knowledge\nRequirements management and systems design\nManaging external suppliers with procurement team support\nTechnical leadership of junior engineers\nExperience participating in, or leading design reviews across the product lifecycle\nExperience of coordinating the transition of development hardware into production, including environmental testing, qualification testing and design certification\nSystem level functionality proving, Software / Firmware integration and proving\nFamiliarity with antenna systems\nSystem level RF modelling\nFamiliarity with real-time digital signal processing for high data bandwidth systems\nUnderstanding of waveform design and implementation\nSystems modelling and Autocode generation experience\nExperience research based on technical publications\nGood communication skills with the ability to produce high quality written reports and presentations to internal and external customersOur company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-SF1

Stevenage \n\nThe Launch Management System Design Authority is responsible for ensuring the technical development of, certification sign-off and in-service support for the Launch Management System (LMS) on two major programmes, Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor.\n\nSalary: £49,000 - £57,000 depending on experience\n\nDynamic (hybrid) working: 3-4 days per week on-site due to workload classification\n\nSecurity Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship . \n\nRestrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.\n\nWhat we can offer you:\nCompany bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)\nPension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%\nOvertime: opportunity for paid overtime\nFlexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days\nFlexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements\nEnhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments\nFacilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...The Opportunity\n\nThe Launch Management System (LMS) is a critical component in ensuring the safe and secure launch of missiles from our Weapon Systems. The LMS Design Authority is responsible for ensuring the technical development of, certification sign-off and in-service support for the Launch Management System (LMS) on two major programmes, Sea Ceptor and Land Ceptor.\n\nBy building on and maintaining a complex structure of functional and physical design, you will ensure every aspect of the product can be verified, validated and accepted into the Weapon System capability by our Customers. In this role, you will be expected to have a high level of engagement across a variety of technical aspects, including system design, software engineering, electronics and mechanical engineering, in-service reliability and support, safety, cybersecurity and other disciplines. In addition, you will need to ensure the hardware and software design continues to evolve in order to meet the demand of the overall system capability expected by our customers.\n\nThe LMS Design Authority will be supported in their career development goals and will ensure expertise are maintained within the team to promote the design goals required of the team and wider MBDA organisation. \n\nWhat we're looking for from you:\n\nIf you have experience or are interested in developing your skills in the following areas, this role may be for you:\nDesign leadership for a complex electronics subsystem\nManage technical risks and opportunities in line with product development requirements\nDeveloping strong relationships with Product Design stakeholders\nMastering Systems engineering principles, processes and practices\nRequirements engineering at System, Subsystem or Component level to enable evolution of the product design and system certification\nBroad knowledge associated with the design and build of hardware and software for computer based electronics equipment\nAbility to validate test procedures required to verify products and gather evidence to enable certification.Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given\n\nMBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.\n\nWe are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...\n\nWe recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.\n\nFollow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.\n\n#LI-KF1

Description\nWe are looking for an organised, proactive Client Support Coordinator to join YoungEducation.\nThis is a key operational role supporting the delivery of services across Alternative Provision, centre-based tuition, online tuition, and home tuition. You will play a central role in ensuring that services run smoothly, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting young people, families, schools, and local authorities.\nYou will coordinate referrals, manage timetables, oversee reporting, and act as a main point of contact across multiple services. The role requires someone who is confident managing information, communicating clearly, and maintaining strong organisation in a fast-paced environment.\nThe role\nWorking closely with the Operations Manager, you will take ownership of the coordination and day-to-day delivery of programmes across the organisation.\nYou will manage referrals and onboarding from initial enquiry through to placement, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and shared appropriately. You will coordinate availability with tutors, service providers, and subcontractors, and ensure timetables are planned effectively and updated as needed.\nYou will maintain oversight of attendance, engagement, and programme delivery, identifying any issues early and supporting appropriate action. You will also ensure that all reporting is completed to a high standard, reviewing submissions and ensuring they meet organisational, safeguarding, and commissioning expectations.\nA key part of the role is quality assurance. You will check reports from tutors, service providers, and subcontractors, ensuring they are clear, accurate, and professional. Where concerns arise—whether related to quality, safeguarding, or performance—you will escalate these appropriately to management.\nYou will also be responsible for maintaining accurate data and systems, tracking performance, and supporting reporting for senior leadership. This includes identifying trends, risks, and areas for improvement across services.\nThe role involves regular communication with a wide range of stakeholders, including schools, local authorities, families, and private clients. You will be expected to communicate confidently and professionally, both over the phone and via email, and ensure that important information is relayed clearly and accurately.\nYou will contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes, helping to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high standards across the organisation.\nKey responsibilities\n * Manage referrals, enquiries, and onboarding across all services\n * Coordinate staff availability and timetabling\n * Act as a point of contact for schools, local authorities, families, and private clients\n * Monitor attendance, engagement, and programme delivery\n * Oversee the completion and quality of reporting\n * Check reports from tutors, service providers, and subcontractors\n * Escalate any safeguarding, quality, or performance concerns to management\n * Maintain accurate records and data systems\n * Track performance and support reporting to senior leadership\n * Support improvements to systems and processes\nAbout you\nYou will have experience in education, tuition, or a similar environment, and be confident managing coordination and administrative responsibilities within a fast-paced setting.\nYou will be highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and comfortable taking ownership of your workload. You will have excellent spoken and written English, strong communication skills, and be confident speaking with a range of stakeholders.\nYou will also have strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and be comfortable working with data, systems, and reporting. You will be able to interpret information, identify issues, and support solutions in a practical and professional way.\nDesirable\n * Experience working with schools or local authorities\n * Understanding of EHCPs or SEND\n * Experience attending EHCP reviews or multi-agency meetings\nWhat we offer\n * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 total)\n * Attractive employer pension scheme\n * Ongoing professional development\n * Opportunities for progression within a growing organisation\nSafeguarding Statement\nYoungEducation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants are expected to share this commitment.\nThis role is subject to:\n * Enhanced DBS check\n * Barred List check\n * Two professional references\n * Right to work in the UK

Reportable to: Camp Manager, Area Manager and Central Office. The Assistant Camp Manager supports the Camp Manager in the leadership, organisation, and daily running of the camp. Assist the Camp Manager with daily operational tasks, including site tours, equipment checks, stock control, financial