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Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions in the UK is seeking an experienced Applications Engineering Manager to lead a global team responsible for single-use assemblies. The role focuses on agility, quality and strong collaboration with sales and customers to deliver world‑class service. Based in Havant with hybrid working, you will drive continuous improvement, oversee design-to-manufacture transfers, and develop talent across EMEA, APAC and the US while shaping the WMArchitect product line #J-18808-Ljbffr

Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing Manager (HSSW) Havant Thicket Reservoir Project - Site Based / Hybrid £500 - £600 per day Ltd (Contract) - Permanent also considered We are currently looking for an experienced HSSW Manager to join the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project, a major nationally significant infrastructure programme for our client. Reporting directly to the Project Delivery Director, you will take a senior leadership role in driving exemplary standards of health, safety, security and workforce wellbeing across the programme. This is a high-profile opportunity for an experienced HSSW professional to shape and lead the project's HSSW framework, working closely with principal contractors, supply chain partners, project leadership and key external stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing a high-performance safety culture, providing independent assurance and holding delivery partners to account for the safe, secure and responsible execution of the works. • Provide visible, values-led HSSW leadership across the project and establish health, safety, security and wellbeing as core delivery priorities., • Develop and implement the project HSSW strategy, policies, procedures and management systems., • Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Occupational Health and Safety Management System in line with HSG65 and relevant regulatory requirements., • Establish and maintain a robust contractor assurance regime across principal contractors and the wider supply chain., • Hold contractors to account through clear performance metrics, regular reviews and formal governance forums., • Lead audits, inspections, assurance activities and contractor performance reviews., • Develop and monitor leading and lagging HSSW indicators to identify trends and drive early intervention., • Ensure under-performance is proactively addressed through structured improvement plans and escalation where required., • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM Regulations, and promote industry best practice., • Embed robust risk management processes, including risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work., • Oversee the investigation of incidents and high-potential events, ensuring root causes are identified and lessons are embedded across the programme., • Provide independent HSSW assurance to the Project Delivery Director and project governance forums., • Lead corrective and preventative actions to drive continual improvement., • Champion workforce wellbeing, including mental health, occupational health and fatigue management., • Ensure appropriate occupational health provision, screening, surveillance and specialist support are in place., • Maintain a strong site presence, engaging with frontline teams, supervisors and contractor leadership., • Lead and support safety tours, briefings, inductions and HSSW campaigns., • Develop clear and insightful HSSW reporting for senior leadership and governance forums., • Analyse HSSW trends, risks and opportunities to support effective project decision-making., • Engage effectively with regulators, emergency services, local authorities, industry bodies and other key stakeholders., • Develop proportionate security strategies to protect people, assets and Category 3 Critical National Infrastructure., • Coordinate security standards and incident response arrangements across contractors and stakeholders., • Promote a culture of learning, openness, accountability and continuous improvement across the programme., • Extensive experience in a senior HSSW, HSEQ, health and safety or equivalent leadership position., • Proven experience delivering HSSW leadership on major infrastructure, construction, utilities or complex capital programmes., • Strong experience of contractor assurance, performance management, auditing and governance., • Thorough knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations and HSG65., • Experience developing and implementing occupational health and safety management systems., • Strong understanding of risk management, incident investigation, assurance and continuous improvement., • Experience working with principal contractors and complex supply chains., • Strong understanding of workforce wellbeing, occupational health and fatigue management., • Experience of security and resilience management within a major project or critical infrastructure environment would be advantageous., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and contractor organisations., • Strong analytical skills with the ability to use HSSW data, leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and drive improvement., • Confident operating at both strategic and operational levels, with a willingness to maintain a strong site presence., • Strong commitment to creating a positive, collaborative and accountable safety culture., • Able to demonstrate strong values around Excellence, Integrity and Future Focus. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working within a major project environment and engaging directly with site-based teams and contractors. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Applications Engineering Manager - WMArchitect Location: BioPure Technology Ltd Unit 5 Dunsbury Park , Havant, Hampshire , UK, PO9 4EE Location Type: Hybrid (2/3 Home/Office) Direct Reports: 5-10 Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/ Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/ Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of SpiraxGroup, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Groupwith expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermalsolutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouragingteam, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoinggrowth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit ourwebsite to learn more. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Applications EngineeringManager to contribute to our growing success. You’ll be leading a global teamof Application Engineers across EMEA, APAC and the US to design single-useassemblies that meet the needs of our customers with a focus on agility,flexibility and quality. As a key part of the consultative selling approach,you’ll be talking directly with our global sales teams and our customers toprovide a service that is world-class. Working with the local Supply teams, you’ll drive continuous improvementfor the product line to ensure our product design meets the continuouslyevolving needs of the biopharma and medical device industries. • As the designated Technical Authority for WMFTS single-use assemblies, you will lead the global Applications Engineering team using your extensive knowledge of single-use assembly products and services and more broadly in their commercial relevance, • You will motivate the team to consistently produce high-quality drawings and quotations quickly, focusing on the customer to serve them to the best of our ability, • You will be accountable for the processes that underpin the design of the product line, the effective transfer to manufacture and lifecycle management, • You will be involved in developing new products and processes to support the WMArchitect global strategy and enable continuous double digit growth YoY, • You will secure buy-in for new/updated practices and policies from all relevant functions including Senior Leadership by providing a compelling case and clear explanation in the face of any resistance or divergent views, • You will be responsible for all pricing/quoting for WMArchitect products (except in RFP/RFQ situations which will be overseen by the Head of Department), • You will independently prioritise customer/design enquiries by evaluating the feasibility, opportunity size, customer type and likelihood of winning the business, • You will evaluate any issues concerning the design, manufacture and support of the WMArchitect product range and services (which may include but are not limited to costing/pricing conflicts, operational process difficulties, ERP system constraints and technical complexities) and improve ways of working to solve problems and strive for excellence, • You will set performance objectives for the team that are aligned with the business strategy and will evaluate progress against them whilst delivering meaningful, timely feedback, using these reviews to identify staff training and development needs, • You will effectively plan the resource requirements for the Applications Engineering team and drive the recruitment process to onboard talent and continuously develop them, • You will champion a safety culture on-site and contribute to training initiatives for our sales teams and other stakeholders, • Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience gained within an engineering environment., • Strong understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes and applications., • Demonstrated leadership experience, with a track record of developing high-performing teams, driving quality standards, and delivering commercial results., • Experience leading geographically dispersed or international teams would be advantageous., • Working knowledge of ERP systems and their application within a manufacturing or engineering environment., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across diverse teams and customer groups in a global setting., • Strong collaboration skills, with experience working effectively within cross-functional teams., • Desirable: Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements., • Desirable: Experience with single-use technologies and systems within the biopharmaceutical sector. At Watson-Marlow, we believe in takingcare of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package,including: • A competitive salary, • Flexible working arrangements, • A generous holiday allowance, • Three days’ paid volunteering leave, • Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included GroupInclusion Plan We are passionate about creating inclusive andequitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve theirfull potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationshipswhere everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and culturalbackgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities,neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything elsethat makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we willalways consider requests for flexible working. We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so wehave introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group InclusionCommitments. These include • Gender-neutral parental leave, • 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, • Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss ordomestic abuse, • Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion. We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Ifyou would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in ourapplication form. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusiveand diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds toapply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let usknow. At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we aredriven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplacewhere everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader inmanufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies forthe life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products,including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-useapplications. Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholdersas we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Ourtechnologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes andindustrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage,Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors andHealthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions thatsit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beansto mobile phones! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire Salary: G1 - G5 £50,564 - £56,219 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Fridays 8.30am to 4pm (30-minute daily unpaid lunch break) The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. This role will require the successful candidate to lead a small team to ensure the smooth running of the finance function at Oaklands Catholic School and of the Trust. The Directors are looking for someone who has a Level 4 AAT qualification or above, or who can demonstrate their qualification through experience in Finance Accounting. Previous experience working in a finance department of an academy school would be highly considered. If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and Corpus Christi and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Directors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos. Principal Responsibilities: The principal responsibilities of the ESCAT Finance Manager are: Financial Management: • To lead the month-end and year-end processes within the Trust in line with the organisation's deadlines and financial procedures, ensuring schedules and reconciliations are in place, • Ensure that the Trust's financial policies and procedures are consistent with the requirements of the DfE, ESFA, Companies House, auditors and trustees, • Lead the monthly financial reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, including management accounts and variance analysis, balance sheet and forecasts, • Preparation of a variety of regular, standard financial accounting reports for the Chief Financial Officer for monitoring purposes, • Oversee the Purchase Ledger, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, value for money is achieved and the timely payment of invoices, • Assist with tendering exercises and make recommendations on which contractors to engage, ensuring value for money, • To be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of the academy trust finances, ensuring the day-to-day running of finance follows sound financial procedures, consistency between schools and improvements are made where identified, • Preparation of statutory returns as required, including monthly VAT returns, • Oversee the Sales Ledger, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, income is collected and reconciled, outstanding debt is managed, and charges are appropriate, • Manage the processes and procedures for the financial elements of payroll, • Manage cash flow and reporting, including outturn forecast and the transfer of monies as required. Make recommendations on the investment of funds, • Support senior leaders in bid writing to generate income, including submission of bids for capital funding, • Support the Chief Financial Officer in the financial elements of academy conversions, including training programmes for new schools, systems are implemented and schedules and reports are developed, • Any other duties commensurate with the position as directed by the CEO or CFO Management / Administration • Line management of finance, including performance management, • Plan and ensure delivery of training for all finance staff, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer, • Identify and drive improvements within finance on processes, reporting and procedures, • Lead administration of the Trust's finance systems, including developing the systems to ensure they remain fit for purpose, • Oversee the management and administration of banking, including setting up new accounts, Governors and gift aid returns, • Administer the budgeting tool, following updates and developments, • Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed and maintained with non-financial departments, including Business Support and Sixth Form Other Key Aspects of the role: • Budgeting tasks, • Line Management & Admin tasks, • Audit Preparation & related tasks, • Tasks relating to the Trust/School Policies and Regulations Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and a full job description is available on our website. About you: Essential: • Sound technical Finance knowledge, • Educated to A Level standard, • In possession of an L4 AAT (or above) qualification in Finance Accounting, or can demonstrate qualification through experience in Finance Accounting, • Sound administrator with attention to detail, • Working with a range of financial software programmes, MIS and Microsoft applications, • Good level of Excel knowledge, • Ability to people manage, motivate and lead a team, • Excellent time management, communication, organisation and listening skills, • Good IT Skills, • Change management, experience in process improvement, • Committed to personal development, with a willingness to develop relevant skills, • Stamina and resilience and ability to work under pressure, • Strong commitment to team-working and partnership, • Ability to work in a Catholic Trust, sensitive to the ethos of the Trust Additional Information: Please note all staff will be required to complete and obtain a clear Enhanced DBS. All applicants must evidence Right to Work. Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 5pm We reserve the right to extend this closing date should we need further applicants for shortlisting. Interviews: Week Commencing 12th October 2026 Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form to fill in. This form will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered. Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete. Candidates with experience of; Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Management Accountant, Accountant, Chartered Accountancy, Bookkeeper, Accounts Manager may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. JOB DESCRIPTION The Guinness Partnership have a new opportunity for an Independent Living Manager to manage our housing support services in Havant and across the Hampshire area. Reporting to the Head of Independent Living, you will be responsible for overseeing and monitoring the delivery of housing management services for older people, whilst managing a team of Independent Living Advisors working on site. You will be part of a team with other Independent Living Managers who fulfil the same role in locations across the UK. Flexibility is key, as we require someone comfortable with agile working, able to travel between various schemes across Havant and the Hampshire area. Key responsibilities Team management: You will manage and develop a team of Independent Living Advisors, ensuring they provide a high-quality, responsive and person-centred service that meets the needs of our residents. Performance & reporting : You will monitor the service against key performance indicators & produce monthly written progress reports. Team development : You will train and develop your team, motivating them to embrace the Guinness service style and manage any performance issues as required. Stakeholder engagement: You will work closely with key agencies and local businesses to positively promote the aims of the service and encourage support from partners in the community where appropriate. Resident satisfaction: You will be a great relationship builder to ensure our residents receive the best service possible. Planning and prioritising : No two days are ever the same, and you will have a busy schedule, so good time management is essential. Essential criteria A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. Demonstrates a sensitive and supportive approach to vulnerable people. Ability to work successfully with a diverse range of customers and partner agencies. Commitment to, and a good understanding of, services that enable people with support needs to live as independently as possible. Good communication skills, including interpersonal, written and computer literacy. To find out more about the key responsibilities of this position and to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the role profile. Please apply with a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria. Interviews will take place in person at our Havant office on Tuesday 20th October. Please note: This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership. TGPCVL Benefits Holidays: We offer 25 – 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years' service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme: We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal: We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay: Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance: For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options: There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE: Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme TPBN1_UKTJ

About the Role As Demand Planning Manager for UK & Ireland, you are accountable for delivering a high-quality demand plan that supports customer service, inventory, and financial objectives. You will lead the UK & Ireland Demand Planning team and drive alignment across Commercial, Product Line, Fi

Are you an experienced Project Manager with an engineering or technical background? Do you have experience managing installation projects from initial planning through to completion, keeping a close eye on budgets, timescales, resources and customer expectations? We're working with a growing engineering business in Havant who are looking for a Project Manager to join their team, managing a variety of installation projects across the UK. Paying £40,000–£50,000 depending on experience, this is a great opportunity to join an ambitious business where you'll have genuine ownership of your projects and the opportunity to make an impact. What's the role all about? You'll take responsibility for engineering installation projects from start to finish – making sure they're properly planned, resourced and delivered on time, within budget and to the right quality standards. You'll be the link between the customer and the internal Design and Installation teams, making sure everyone has the information, resources and timescales they need to keep projects moving. You'll also manage suppliers and subcontractors, monitor costs, oversee Health & Safety and make sure the customer receives a great service throughout the project. It's a varied role, so you'll need to be comfortable managing multiple projects at the same time and adapting when priorities change. What will you be doing? Managing engineering installation projects from initial planning through to completion Creating and maintaining detailed project plans, schedules and deliverables Managing multiple projects simultaneously Monitoring project budgets and ensuring costs remain controlled Planning labour, travel, equipment and materials efficiently Coordinating internal engineering, design and installation resources Managing suppliers and subcontractors Building strong relationships with customers and acting as a key point of contact Identifying project risks early and putting appropriate actions in place Ensuring technical information is available when required Working with Design and Installation teams to interpret drawings and specifications Coordinating project documentation including As-Built Drawings and O&M Manuals Supporting the preparation of RAMS Managing Health, Safety and Environmental requirements across your projects Ensuring work is delivered in line with contract specifications, agreed timescales and quality requirements Driving projects through to successful handover and closure What do you need? We're looking for someone with: Previous experience in Project Management An engineering, technical or supervisory background Experience managing engineering, construction or installation projects Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets Experience coordinating internal teams, suppliers and subcontractors Excellent customer and stakeholder management skills Strong planning and organisational skills Confidence managing several projects and priorities at once An industry-recognised Project Management qualification Full UK driving licence Flexibility to travel to customer and project sites when required Experience within critical power, generators, electrical installations, M&E, engineering services or a similar technical environment would be particularly relevant. About you You'll be someone who enjoys taking ownership and getting things done. You won't be afraid to roll your sleeves up when a project needs additional support, and you'll be confident making decisions and solving problems when things don't quite go to plan. You'll be: Proactive and solutions-focused Customer-focused Commercially aware Highly organised Comfortable working under pressure A strong communicator Adaptable when priorities change Safety-conscious Someone who takes pride in delivering a high-quality service The details Role: Project Manager – Engineering Installations Location: Havant Salary: £40,000–£50,000 DOE Contract: Permanent Travel: UK travel required Interested? If you're an experienced Project Manager, Engineering Project Manager, Installation Project Manager or Technical Project Manager looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Kingdom People for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

If you’re looking to kickstart your construction career and have experience in technology or administration, joining the team on the Havant Thicket Reservoir could be the perfect opportunity as a Document Controller. This role offers the chance to develop your career within construction, working alongside different teams and contributing to a major piece of infrastructure that will serve the region for generations to come. Based in a busy, collaborative office environment, you’ll be supported by an experienced team who will guide you through Document Control processes and demonstrate the vital role it plays on a major projects. Working in construction brings a real sense of fulfilment, you can see the impact of your work taking shape on site. What we need from you: • Strong understanding of digital information and management systems, ideally within the construction industry (not essential)., • Proficient in Microsoft Applications and consider yourself IT/tech savvy., • Demonstrate a willingness to learn, take initiative and want to develop a long-term career within the construction industry., • Interest in Sustainability and the environment. Document Controller responsibilities: • Provide Document Control support across projects in line with construction processes, and company procedures, • Manage, upload and issue documentation across the SharePoint, ensuring correct workflows, access control and document registers., • Support the Project Data Manager with coordinated workflows, dashboard reporting and information tracking between project parties. The company is a major civil engineering contractor with a people-focused, collaborative approach, delivering sustainable projects that protect and enhance our surrounding environment

Assembly Technician – Aerospace Havant £17.58 per hour Temp to perm or perm roles available. Our client based in the Havant area is looking to recruit Assembly Technicians for the aerospace industry. Working at their site in Havant the role would involve, disassembling faulty aerospace components, building them together into complex parts and using various methods to test and inspect. You would be working in the MRO team (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul). Previous experience in the Aerospace industry or another mechanical build industry using various hand tools, micrometres and verniers. Must be able to read engineering drawings. Hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday: 07:15 - 15:45, Friday: 07:15 - 12:15 OR Monday - Thursday: 06:30-15:00, Friday 06:30 -11:30 Overtime available after training and is paid is x1.5 The successful candidate will: Assemble, teardown and rebuild hydraulic LRU's (Line replacement units) returning from the field for repair or overhaul. Reports to the Production Team Leader/ Area Manager in MRO. Teardown, re-assemble LRU's Ensure activities are performed correctly and proper tooling and documentation is used. Perform visual inspection, identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures. Must have the ability to utilize hand tools such as, but not limited to, pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, Arbor press, vices, soldering iron, depth micrometres, callipers, lockwire pliers, dial indicators, pressure gauges, flow meters, multi-meters, test boxes or specialized test equipment as needed. Proficient interpreting and using drawings. Material preparation including lapping of surfaces with proper tooling techniques and compounds. Perform cross training when required. Proactively identify and help assist in process improvements. Follow procedures and Component Maintenance Manual's (CMM). May act as department representative in customer audits/visits. Adhere to operational procedures and ensure tooling is in calibration before use. Maintain clean and safe work area. Adhere to all safety rules and regulations, 5S. Qualifications: 2 years' experience in detail manufacturing - assembling complex components

Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire Salary: G1 - G5 £50,564 - £56,219 per annum Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours a week, 52 weeks a year Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm, Fridays 8.30am to 4pm (30-minute daily unpaid lunch break) The Directors of the Edith Stein Catholic Academy Trust (ESCAT) are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to join our hardworking, committed and enthusiastic team. This role will require the successful candidate to lead a small team to ensure the smooth running of the finance function at Oaklands Catholic School and of the Trust. The Directors are looking for someone who has a Level 4 AAT qualification or above, or who can demonstrate their qualification through experience in Finance Accounting. Previous experience working in a finance department of an academy school would be highly considered. If you are a Catholic, you will understand the distinctiveness of Catholic schools such as Oaklands and Corpus Christi and this will be attractive to you. You do not have to be a Catholic to work at Oaklands; the Directors welcome applications from candidates of differing faith backgrounds or none who can be supportive of the school ethos. Principal Responsibilities: The principal responsibilities of the ESCAT Finance Manager are: Financial Management: To lead the month-end and year-end processes within the Trust in line with the organisation's deadlines and financial procedures, ensuring schedules and reconciliations are in place Ensure that the Trust's financial policies and procedures are consistent with the requirements of the DfE, ESFA, Companies House, auditors and trustees Lead the monthly financial reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, including management accounts and variance analysis, balance sheet and forecasts Preparation of a variety of regular, standard financial accounting reports for the Chief Financial Officer for monitoring purposes Oversee the Purchase Ledger, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, value for money is achieved and the timely payment of invoices Assist with tendering exercises and make recommendations on which contractors to engage, ensuring value for money To be responsible for all matters relating to the administration of the academy trust finances, ensuring the day-to-day running of finance follows sound financial procedures, consistency between schools and improvements are made where identified Preparation of statutory returns as required, including monthly VAT returns Oversee the Sales Ledger, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, income is collected and reconciled, outstanding debt is managed, and charges are appropriate Manage the processes and procedures for the financial elements of payroll Manage cash flow and reporting, including outturn forecast and the transfer of monies as required. Make recommendations on the investment of funds Support senior leaders in bid writing to generate income, including submission of bids for capital funding Support the Chief Financial Officer in the financial elements of academy conversions, including training programmes for new schools, systems are implemented and schedules and reports are developed Any other duties commensurate with the position as directed by the CEO or CFOManagement / Administration Line management of finance, including performance management Plan and ensure delivery of training for all finance staff, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer Identify and drive improvements within finance on processes, reporting and procedures Lead administration of the Trust's finance systems, including developing the systems to ensure they remain fit for purpose Oversee the management and administration of banking, including setting up new accounts, Governors and gift aid returns Administer the budgeting tool, following updates and developments Ensure financial processes and procedures are followed and maintained with non-financial departments, including Business Support and Sixth FormOther Key Aspects of the role: Budgeting tasks Line Management & Admin tasks Audit Preparation & related tasks Tasks relating to the Trust/School Policies and RegulationsPlease note that this is not an exhaustive list and a full job description is available on our website. About you: Essential: Sound technical Finance knowledge Educated to A Level standard In possession of an L4 AAT (or above) qualification in Finance Accounting, or can demonstrate qualification through experience in Finance Accounting Sound administrator with attention to detail Working with a range of financial software programmes, MIS and Microsoft applications Good level of Excel knowledge Ability to people manage, motivate and lead a team Excellent time management, communication, organisation and listening skills Good IT Skills Change management, experience in process improvement Committed to personal development, with a willingness to develop relevant skills Stamina and resilience and ability to work under pressure Strong commitment to team-working and partnership Ability to work in a Catholic Trust, sensitive to the ethos of the TrustAdditional Information: Please note all staff will be required to complete and obtain a clear Enhanced DBS. All applicants must evidence Right to Work. Closing date: Monday 5th October 2026 5pm We reserve the right to extend this closing date should we need further applicants for shortlisting. Interviews: Week Commencing 12th October 2026 Please note that once you have applied for the role you will be sent an email with an application form to fill in. This form will need to be fully completed and returned for your application to be considered. Please click the APPLY to submit your application for this role and you will be sent an email with application forms to complete. Candidates with experience of; Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Management Accountant, Accountant, Chartered Accountancy, Bookkeeper, Accounts Manager may also be considered for this role

6 months Contract - inside IR 35, strong indication of continuous extension Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week | 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the role The role plays a critical part in maintaining the configuration of IT based processing systems to the optimum operational and test specific standards. Reporting to the Sustainment Service Desk Manager and LMSOC Technical Manager , The Software Configuration Analyst will be responsible for but not limited to supporting, execution and automation of software deployments and configuration changes to a large mixed-OS estate: Responsibilities Manage and maintain system configuration files across 2,000+ targets, including validation of configuration sets containing up to 1,500 parameters using scripting, reporting, and deployment tools. Process and deploy 30+ types of customer-supplied operational data files (ODFs) to between 30 and 500 targets on a regular basis. Maintain Integration & Test (I&T) and production environments, ensuring accurate, timely, and fault-free configuration and software deployments. Monitor mission-critical applications and services, analyse performance trends, investigate service degradation, and troubleshoot application and configuration issues. Support development and integration activities, including defect management, performance trials, system validation, and agile sprint release deployments. Work closely with customer, integration, development, and external technical teams to validate configurations, resolve issues, and coordinate future software releases. Maintain and support server infrastructure to meet SLA requirements and coordinate hardware and software builds with onsite technicians. Create and manage customer address directories and provide ad hoc reports, tools, and utilities to customers, management, and support teams. Assist in managing incident, service request, and change queues across multiple toolsets, while maintaining and updating processes and procedures. Act as a key technical contact for deployment activities, advising first-line support on system changes and providing out-of-hours and 3rd-line on-call support when required. Basic Qualifications Strong proven background in understanding Unix/Linux technologies. Strong proven background in supporting Windows systems and technologies. Proven track record in deploying software to large mixed estates. Proven track record working with enterprise management tools. Proven track record in developing information technology systems. Desired Skills Windows Server IBM Big Fix Ansible Jenkins Confluence Jira Mercury Quality Centre ServiceNow Hornbill Postgress SQL Experience of scripting languages E.g. Bash, Windows, Perl etc. Experience of work within a service management environment.Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. 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