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6-month Senior Network Engineer contract in Didcot, £480 per day, supporting a large, complex network estate for a major UK scientific organisation. £480 + VAT per day 6-month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK - Hybrid (3 days onsite, non-negotiable) Your new companyWe're partnered with a nationally important research organisation whose work powers major scientific breakthroughs and supports a wide range of innovative programmes across the UK. Their network infrastructure is essential to enabling collaboration, high-performance computing, data exchange and secure connectivity across multiple sites. With continued investment in their digital estate, they are now looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help maintain, secure and evolve the organisation's core network services. This is a role where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to research and infrastructure used on a national and international scale. Your new roleYou will be responsible for supporting and maintaining a wide range of critical network services across a busy, multi-site environment. Your work will span routing, switching, Wi-Fi, firewalls, IP address management, network access control and cloud telephony, ensuring that connectivity remains reliable, secure and aligned with the needs of a highly technical organisation. You'll play a key part in both day-to-day operations and longer-term improvements, resolving incidents, fine-tuning configurations, supporting project activity, transitioning new services into live operation and carrying out complex installations or upgrades with a high degree of independence. A significant part of your work will involve monitoring performance, diagnosing issues at source and ensuring that security controls, routing protocols and access policies remain robust. You'll also work across cabling and infrastructure planning, liaising with Estates teams around network requirements for new buildings, refurbishments and site-wide cabling activity. Clear, accurate documentation will form a natural part of your routine, ensuring that changes, designs and operational standards are recorded properly and understood across the team. This is a practical, hands-on engineering role where your judgment, problem-solving ability and technical depth will be central to maintaining a stable and secure network environment. What you'll need to succeedYou'll bring extensive experience supporting enterprise networks and will be confident managing firewalls, Wi-Fi platforms, routing protocols and network security technologies. Strong exposure to Fortinet firewalls, enterprise-grade wireless management platforms, and NAC solutions such as ClearPass will be extremely valuable. You will have worked with OSPF and BGP routing, supported LAN and WAN environments, and be comfortable managing DNS, DHCP, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, along with IPAM platforms such as Infoblox. Experience working across multi-site environments, fibre and cabling work, switch configuration and general enterprise networking will be important. Above all, you will be someone who is analytical, methodical and able to remain calm when dealing with complex issues. Clear communication, good documentation habits and the ability to work with people of different technical levels will all be essential. SC clearance is preferred, and the ability to attend site in Didcot 3 days each week is required. What you'll get in returnYou'll be joining an environment where networks form the backbone of vital scientific and operational activity. You will work with a skilled, supportive team, gain exposure to an extensive network estate and play a central role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across a nationally important organisation. Your contribution will be recognised, your expertise will be valued and your work will help support research that has a lasting impact. What you need to do nowIf you're an experienced Network Engineer looking for a senior-level contract with meaningful responsibility and the chance to work on a major scientific network environment, get in touch today to learn more. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Senior Communications and Events Manager This is a high-impact role with a fast-scaling cyber security business that’s redefining how critical organisations protect their operations. With ambitious growth plans and strong market momentum, events and brand presence sit right at the heart of the strategy, and that’s where you come in. You’ll take ownership of a commercially driven events and communications programme designed to build community, deepen partnerships, and directly influence revenue growth. Role Overview: • Location: Home-based with ad-hoc travel to the Abingdon Office or Events, • Package: £50,000–£60,000pa & Benefits, • Owning and delivering a commercially focused events strategy aligned to revenue and growth targets, • Managing the full lifecycle of events, from planning and budgeting through to logistics, supplier negotiation and delegate experience, • Building scalable, audience-first event programmes that strengthen brand perception and industry credibility, • Partnering closely with Sales to ensure event activity drives pipeline generation and strategic account progression, • Leading collaboration with strategic partners and trade bodies to unlock co-marketing and account penetration opportunities, • Overseeing PR activity and ensuring it integrates seamlessly with event campaigns to maximise brand reach, • Evaluating event performance using clear data and ROI metrics, making evidence-based recommendations on where to scale or pivot, • Managing event collateral, inventory, and supporting customer site visits when required, • Minimum of 3 years of experience with strong expertise in event and field marketing., • Experience working in the Cyber Security Industry is essential., • Proven track record of building and executing event strategies within a B2B environment, • Confident operating in a fast-paced, scaling business, comfortable being the go-to person in your region, • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to link brand activity to revenue outcomes, • Experience managing third-party events, sponsorships, vendors and hospitality, • Proven experience owning or managing an events budget, • Good understanding of enterprise SaaS sales cycles and buying journeys, • Analytical and data-driven approach to optimisation and reporting, • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, particularly with Sales and Partner teams, • Hybrid working with flexibility built in, • Private healthcare, • Electric car scheme, • Pension scheme, • EMI share scheme, be part of the long-term growth story, • The chance to shape a brand’s presence in a rapidly evolving sector We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at 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. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

Who are we? Oxa is enabling the transition to self-driving vehicles through an initial focus on the most commercially advanced sector; the autonomous shuttling of goods and people. We are home to some of the world’s leading experts on autonomous vehicles, creating solutions such as Oxa Driver, equipping vehicles with full self-driving functionality; Oxa MetaDriver, using Generative AI to accelerate and assure the safety of deployments; and Oxa Hub, a set of cloud-based offerings for autonomous fleet management. Our technology is being deployed across the UK and the U.S, and we’re partnering with a fast-growing ecosystem of operators, vehicle OEMs and equipment makers serving autonomous transportation globally as it advances. Based in Oxford, and with offices in Canada, Oxa was founded in 2014 and has grown rapidly. Our purpose is to change the way the Earth moves, through an uncompromising focus on safety, efficiency and explainability of our AI approaches. The company has attracted $225 million from leading investors so far, with $140 million raised in the last Series C funding round in January 2023. Your Role Step into a pivotal role at Oxa during an exciting period of change as our Procurement Projects and Logistics Specialist for a fixed term of 12 Months. You’ll drive the end-to-end supply chain that powers our operations and customer deployments worldwide, from sourcing materials and services to placing and tracking orders, you’ll collaborate closely with engineering and commercial teams to deliver key projects on time and at scale. You’ll also lead national and international logistics, ensuring smooth customs clearance and full compliance with export controls and licensing — making a real impact on Oxa’s ability to deliver globally. • Purchasing of materials and services required by Oxa’s operations and scaling customer programs globally., • Placing orders using our systems, tracking and receiving them and supporting invoice processing and payment reconciliation., • Owning the delivery of a defined category of spend, including working with product engineering and commercial teams to assess timescales and deliverability, and to align procurement activities to build requirements, • Organising and managing national and international shipments from/to global suppliers and as required by Oxa’s deployments and global operations, including preparing commercial invoices, customs clearance, temporary exports, compliance with export controls and licensing and other legal requirements., • Identifying and evaluating new suppliers, ensuring legal and security compliance, establishing positive relationships with them, obtaining great value for money, quality and building a resilient supply base., • Managing supplier performance., • Running reports and providing data points to support data-driven business decisions., • Supporting the management of a large number of software subscriptions, reviewing contract terms and costs and negotiating them with suppliers., • Supporting cost reduction and change management initiatives, and being involved with continuous improvement activities., • Supporting tracking of stock and assets, in collaboration with Finance What you need to succeed • Recent procurement experience, ideally from within a manufacturing environment like automotive, motorsport, industrial or precision engineering, • Experience in managing complex Bills of Materials., • A sound understanding of the intake-to-procure process., • Experience of international shipping and knowledge of customs rules and procedures., • Ability to understand and analyse key procurement requirements technically and commercially., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including stakeholder-management skills and a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with suppliers, management, and peers., • A detail-oriented and highly organised approach that delivers consistently high-quality services to deadlines within a fast-paced environment., • A proactive and positive approach to problem solving., • Ability to work effectively on own initiative within a team and to contribute constructively., • High proficiency in Excel and databases., • A change-positive attitude., • A customer centric focus. Extra Kudos if you have • Sourcing experience., • Experience with Xero, MANU, ZIP., • An understanding of a start-up / scale-up environment., • An understanding of product lifecycle and EOL issues, • Willingness to learn but also educate others., • Proven negotiating skills. Your Candidate Journey: No-one wants to feel like a square peg in a round hole, so this process is designed to give you every chance to get the measure of us, and us of you. The various stages give you every opportunity to show your unique strengths and qualities, and enables each of us to establish if we’re a good fit for the other. If the fit is good and you’re selected, you’re then in a position to do great work and thrive, which is what everyone wants. Benefits: • Competitive salary, benchmarked against the market and reviewed annually, • Company share programme, • Hybrid and/or flexible work arrangements, • Core benefits of market leading private healthcare, life assurance, critical illness cover, income protection, alongside a company paid health cash plan (including gym discounts), • A flexible £2,000 (pro-rata) benefits fund to spend on additional benefits of your choice, including tech scheme and cycle to work benefits, • A salary exchange pension plan, • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • A pet-friendly office environment, • Safe assigned spaces for team members with individual and diverse needs Our Culture: We are on a mission to unlock the benefits of self-driving technology to every person and organisation on the planet. We are creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work which, put simply, is the right thing to do. We hire and nurture those we can learn from, valuing diversity and the innovation that this drives. We apply a neuro inclusive lens to our recruitment process and want each potential Oxbot to enjoy the best experience possible for them. We promote an open and inclusive culture that empowers our Oxbots to bring their whole, authentic selves to work every day. Oxa is proud to be an inclusive organisation and, as such, we require all team members within our recruitment process to understand and deploy best practices focused on de-biasing the whole recruitment cycle. Why become an Oxbot? Our team of experts in computer science, AI, robotics and machine learning is world-class, and together they’re solving the most exciting and important technological challenges of our times. Our diverse, multi-cultural crew is guided by a shared vision to bring the myriad benefits of autonomy to our customers and partners. And in a company that celebrates uniqueness as much as skill and experience, we do it with energy, conviction and a healthy dose of excitement, too. If you are bold, creative and hyper skilled, come and create the future of autonomy with us at Oxa.

Senior Communications and Events Manager This is a high-impact role with a fast-scaling cyber security business that’s redefining how critical organisations protect their operations. With ambitious growth plans and strong market momentum, events and brand presence sit right at the heart of the strategy, and that’s where you come in. You’ll take ownership of a commercially driven events and communications programme designed to build community, deepen partnerships, and directly influence revenue growth. Role Overview: • Location: Home-based with ad-hoc travel to the Abingdon Office or Events, • Package: £50,000–£60,000pa & Benefits, • Owning and delivering a commercially focused events strategy aligned to revenue and growth targets, • Managing the full lifecycle of events, from planning and budgeting through to logistics, supplier negotiation and delegate experience, • Building scalable, audience-first event programmes that strengthen brand perception and industry credibility, • Partnering closely with Sales to ensure event activity drives pipeline generation and strategic account progression, • Leading collaboration with strategic partners and trade bodies to unlock co-marketing and account penetration opportunities, • Overseeing PR activity and ensuring it integrates seamlessly with event campaigns to maximise brand reach, • Evaluating event performance using clear data and ROI metrics, making evidence-based recommendations on where to scale or pivot, • Managing event collateral, inventory, and supporting customer site visits when required, • Minimum of 3 years of experience with strong expertise in event and field marketing., • Experience working in the Cyber Security Industry is essential., • Proven track record of building and executing event strategies within a B2B environment, • Confident operating in a fast-paced, scaling business, comfortable being the go-to person in your region, • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to link brand activity to revenue outcomes, • Experience managing third-party events, sponsorships, vendors and hospitality, • Proven experience owning or managing an events budget, • Good understanding of enterprise SaaS sales cycles and buying journeys, • Analytical and data-driven approach to optimisation and reporting, • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally, particularly with Sales and Partner teams, • Hybrid working with flexibility built in, • Private healthcare, • Electric car scheme, • Pension scheme, • EMI share scheme, be part of the long-term growth story, • The chance to shape a brand’s presence in a rapidly evolving sector We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at 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. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.

M365 Security Engineer (SC) - Paying up to £500 Per Day, Inside IR35, Based in Oxford, Hybrid Working - On site 2 days per week, 6 Month Contract, To Start ASAP Your new company We're supporting a prestigious, nationally significant scientific research organisation whose work drives some of the most advanced and ambitious projects in the UK. Operating at the forefront of innovation, they manage digital and data environments of exceptional scale and complexity. Their Microsoft 365 ecosystem is central to safeguarding sensitive research, enabling scientific collaboration and ensuring critical services run securely and efficiently. They are now strengthening their cloud security posture and are seeking expertise to guide, protect and evolve their Microsoft 365 capabilities. This is a setting where your skills will directly support work with real national impact. Your new role You will take the lead in shaping and securing a sophisticated Microsoft 365 estate within a high value research environment. Acting as the organisation's trusted specialist, you will oversee identity protection, access governance, cloud threat defence and compliance across Entra ID, Conditional Access, MFA, PIM, Microsoft Defender, Purview and related services. You will be responsible for diagnosing complex issues, conducting deep investigations, remediating threats and ensuring that policies, config...

Premier Recruit are currently recruiting for 3 X HGV2 (Cat C) Drivers / Drainage Operatives to work the Day shift on a Temp to Perm basis for a Drainage Contractor based in Kidlington Oxfordshire, and working in conjunction with Thames Water, We can offer an almost immediate start to the right candidates. These new positions are to start ASAP. You will be working as part of a 2 or 3 person team unblocking drains outside properties and on the public highway and also working on waste water clearance & Maintenance. This can sometimes be dirty & physical work but will be a secure position working on behalf of a National Utilities Company so there is long term job security. Newly passed Class 2 drivers are most welcome to apply. Please Note, The first 2 days training for this job will be held at the training centre which is based in Slough, before you apply for this role can you please ensure that you are ok to travel to this location. The training is fully paid. All Personal Protective Equipment will be provided including Jackets,Trousers, Hard Hat and Boots. The shift pattern is Will be : Working on a 4 on 4 off rota with starts normally around 06.00am. 12 Hour Working Shifts , This will be paid at £16.00 - £24.00 per hour (overtime) and plenty of overtime is available at this rate of pay. Requirements: • A can do attitude and are not afraid of physical work., • Ability to work as a team player., • A Full UK Cat C Driving Licence with no more than 6 penalty points., • A Valid Digital Tachograph Card., • 12 week Temp to perm Position., • Weekly pay.If you would like to know more about this position before applying please call Brendan on 07903 696225 Monday - Friday 11.00am - 17.00pm if you are calling outside of these hours we will get back to you the next working day JBRP1_UKTJ

Premier Recruit are currently recruiting for 3 X HGV2 (Cat C) Drivers / Drainage Operatives to work the Day shift on a Temp to Perm basis for a Drainage Contractor based in Kidlington Oxfordshire, and working in conjunction with Thames Water, We can offer an almost immediate start to the right candidates. These new positions are to start ASAP. You will be working as part of a 2 or 3 person team unblocking drains outside properties and on the public highway and also working on waste water clearance & Maintenance. This can sometimes be dirty & physical work but will be a secure position working on behalf of a National Utilities Company so there is long term job security. Newly passed Class 2 drivers are most welcome to apply. Please Note, The first 2 days training for this job will be held at the training centre which is based in Slough, before you apply for this role can you please ensure that you are ok to travel to this location. The training is fully paid. All Personal Protective Equipment will be provided including Jackets,Trousers, Hard Hat and Boots. The shift pattern is Will be : Working on a 4 on 4 off rota with starts normally around 06.00am. 12 Hour Working Shifts , This will be paid at £16.00 - £24.00 per hour (ove...

Building Safety Manager - Health & Safety - Oxfordshire - Flexible (Home / Site) Working - Client Side - Basic Salary circa £52k - 37 hrs pw - 37 days holiday (29 + 8 bank holidays) - Local Government Pension Scheme up to 19.9% employer contribution - Leading Employee Assistance Programme - "Buy" Additional Holiday Scheme - Local & National Shopping Discounts - Permanent Position - Job Security with potential for Career Progression - CPD, Training and Professional Memberships can be offered for personal development. Rare opportunity for a Building Safety Manager to join an organisation who genuinely care about it's people in Oxfordshire. Duties for the position of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include: • To lead and take responsibility for co-ordination and management of all matters relating to building compliance and safety, including fire safety, in ‘in-scope’ buildings to meet forthcoming legislative requirements., • Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and associated regulations., • Maintain and update Building Safety Cases for high-rise and medium-rise buildings, provide information to the Building Safety Regulator and support health and safety compliance across housing and commercial investment properties., • To effectively manage safety within the designated building portfolio to which the role rel...

Building Safety Manager - Health & Safety - Oxfordshire - Flexible (Home / Site) Working - Client Side - Basic Salary circa £52k - 37 hrs pw - 37 days holiday (29 + 8 bank holidays) - Local Government Pension Scheme up to 19.9% employer contribution - Leading Employee Assistance Programme - "Buy" Additional Holiday Scheme - Local & National Shopping Discounts - Permanent Position - Job Security with potential for Career Progression - CPD, Training and Professional Memberships can be offered for personal development. Rare opportunity for a Building Safety Manager to join an organisation who genuinely care about it's people in Oxfordshire. Duties for the position of Building Safety Manager in Oxfordshire include: * To lead and take responsibility for co-ordination and management of all matters relating to building compliance and safety, including fire safety, in ‘in-scope’ buildings to meet forthcoming legislative requirements. * Ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021 and associated regulations. * Maintain and update Building Safety Cases for high-rise and medium-rise buildings, provide information to the Building Safety Regulator and support health and safety compliance across housing and commercial investment properties. * To effectively manage safety within the designated building portfolio to which the role relates. Including the assessment and elimination of risks ...

Fire Alarm Install Engineer Location Glasgow Salary or rate £40,000 to £45,000 per year Contract type Permanent Hours or shifts 40 hours per week, days About the role An excellent opportunity has become available for a skilled Fire Alarm Install Engineer to join a growing and well established organisation within the fire protection industry. Due to continued expansion and increasing demand for high quality fire safety solutions, the company is seeking a dedicated Fire Alarm Install Engineer who is experienced in the installation and servicing of fire alarm systems. The successful Fire Alarm Install Engineer will play a key role in delivering professional fire safety services across a range of commercial and industrial environments. This Fire Alarm Install Engineer position involves installing, servicing and fault finding on fire alarm systems while ensuring all work meets local and national fire safety regulations. This role would suit an experienced Fire Alarm Install Engineer who takes pride in high quality workmanship, values customer trust and reliability, and is comfortable travelling to different sites when required. As a Fire Alarm Install Engineer, you will work with modern systems and equipment while being supported by a business that values professionalism, safety and ongoing development. FAIE - ts Key responsibilities • Installation, servicing and fault finding of fire alarm systems, • Responding to service calls relating to fire alarm systems and associated equipment, • Supporting work on emergency lighting and fire safety equipment where required, • Participating in an on call rota when scheduled, • Carrying out diagnostics and fault finding on fire alarm systems, • Completing job reports and service documentation accurately and on time, • Maintaining a professional appearance and representing the business positively on site, • Managing vehicle stock levels and ensuring company vehicle is maintained appropriately Skills and experience required Essential • Proven experience working in a fire and security engineering role, • Strong experience as a Fire Alarm Install Engineer or similar fire alarm engineering role, • Skilled in fire alarm installation, maintenance and repair, • Relevant industry qualifications related to fire alarm systems, • Willingness to travel to client sites when required, • Full UK driving licence Desirable • Experience working with a variety of fire alarm systems and equipment, • Previous experience working across commercial or industrial sites What is on offer • Company vehicle for business and private use, • Phone, laptop and iPad provided, • Paid travel time, • Pension scheme, • Private healthcare, • 31 days holiday including your birthday off, • Overtime opportunities, • Clear progression and career development opportunities How to apply If you are an experienced Fire Alarm Install Engineer looking for a new opportunity where your skills will be valued, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV to apply for this Fire Alarm Install Engineer position and suitable applicants will be contacted for the next stage of the process. JBRP1_UKTJ

Window Fitter - UPVC Cumbernauld Are you a proper, experienced window fitter who takes pride in a clean install? We're recruiting skilled Window Fitters / Joiners to join a long-established national business delivering insurance repair and replacement work across windows, doors and conservatories. This isn't price-driven subbie work. It's steady, year-round installs backed by major insurers. If you know your trade and want consistency, read on. The Role You'll be out on site fitting and replacing: * UPVC windows and doors * Conservatories * (Garage doors experience a bonus) Day to day you'll: * Remove old units safely and efficiently * Measure accurately and make adjustments where needed * Install to a high finish standard * Keep sites clean and professional * Handle repair and replacement jobs * Support and guide junior fitters where required This is customer-facing work, so standards matter. We're looking for tradespeople who do the job properly, not rushed. What We're Looking For * Solid experience fitting windows and doors * NVQ Level 2 in Fenestration (ideal, not essential) * MTC training preferred * Strong H&S awareness * Able to work independently * Full UK driving licence You'll be trusted to get on with the job - no micromanagement. What's In It For You * Up to £42,000 salary * Overtime available * Bonus scheme * 28 days holiday * Pension * Company workwear * Company van, fuel and power tools provided This is a full-time PAYE role, not self-employed day-rate uncertainty. The company has secured long-term national insurance contracts, meaning: * Guaranteed workflow * No chasing jobs * No gaps between projects * Real job security JBRP1_UKTJ

Arden White are currently recruiting for a Commercial Manager with a leading aviation organisation supporting high-value government and defence programmes. This is a critical, commercially focused role where youll take ownership of complex contracts within a highly regulated environment. You will lead on contract execution, financial performance, and complianceworking at the centre of major aerospace programmes that directly support national operations. If you have strong experience managing UK government or defence contracts and thrive in a fast-paced, stakeholder-driven environment, this is a standout opportunity. The Opportunity Youll play a pivotal role in managing the full commercial lifecycle of contracts across aviation services including MRO, training, retrofit, and support programmes. Acting as the key commercial interface with government customers, you will ensure contracts are delivered in line with regulatory frameworks, financial targets, and operational objectives. Key Responsibilities • Lead the commercial and contractual management of government and defence contracts, • Ensure full compliance with UK procurement regulations, including: Procurement Act 2023 Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) Single Source Contract Regulations (SSCR / SSRO)

Join a world-renowned aerospace and defence organisation as a Senior Engineer Outfit in Glasgow on a hybrid basis Would you like to join a global aerospace and defence organisation? Do you want to work as part of an organisation protecting people and maintaining maximum national security? Due to a drive for greater success, this advanced manufacturing business is currently searching for a Senior Engineer Outfit to add to their talented, hardworking team in Glasgow on an initial 6 month contract. Striving for innovation and creativity you can ensure no two days will be the same. This role will be offering £42.08 Umbrella per hour inside IR35 The role Undertake a defined range of Wholeship - Integration activities including Outfit systems, compartment design and integration activities in line with all relevant processes and quality requirements. Supplying advice and support to internal and external customers ensuring defined objectives are achieved whilst continually maintaining quality and service requirements. Outfit includes the design or operation of: • Deck coverings, Coatings, Insulation & Linings, • Accommodation and Wet Spaces, • Medical, • Ship's Access & Escape (i.e. doors, hatches, ladders. etc.), • Evacuation & Lifesaving, • Removal routes, • Produce Layout Drawings for Outfit compartments for review by stakeholders and to allow Stage 2 to correctly model these spaces., • Update Windchill PLM with mature parts, systems, occurrences and compartment data to ensure it correctly presents the baseline design. Knowledge and Qualifications: • Working towards the requirements for registration as Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council, • Good experience in engineering or a defence related industry., • Possesses good knowledge of all aspects within current discipline, • Able to perform analysis using recognised analytical tools and to make sound judgements, • Degree qualified or equivalent qualification Background This is an exciting opportunity to work for a global business that has developed a strategy of working closely with its contingent workforce. Within the role, you can expect to: Work on complex, cutting-edge projects Achieve a work/life balance Develop your skills APPLY NOW If this sounds like the role for you, we'd love to hear from you! Send your CV to Stella today! JBRP1_UKTJ

Astute are working on behalf of a leading international nuclear engineering consultancy to recruit a Lead Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer to support major infrastructure projects within the UK nuclear sector. With nuclear energy playing a critical role in the UK's transition to Net Zero, this organisation is delivering complex engineering solutions across both civil and defence programmes. This role will support the delivery of major infrastructure projects within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment. As a Lead Civil / Structural Engineer, you will play a key role within the client delivery team, providing technical leadership and oversight across the engineering lifecycle to ensure safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery. If you have the relevant experience and are looking for an opportunity to work on challenging projects within a growing sector, then please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Civil Structural Engineer role • Leading and managing contractor engineering support throughout the full project lifecycle from concept through to completion., • Reviewing, approving and assuring designs, drawings and technical documentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards., • Supporting the development of functional requirements, optioneering studies and key design decisions., • Delivering safety-critical engineering outputs, including supporting the development of Periodic Review of Safety reports., • Chairing and contributing to design reviews, HAZID workshops and stakeholder forums., • Providing independent technical appraisal and peer review of engineering outputs., • Overseeing detailed design, construction, commissioning and decommissioning activities., • Ensuring compliance with EHS, security, quality and site standards across all engineering activities., • Acting as a technical advisor to internal project teams and external stakeholders., • Supporting knowledge sharing, mentoring and capability development within the engineering team. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: • An accredited Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or equivalent qualification and experience., • Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership, • Relevant experience in civil / structural engineering on complex infrastructure or high-hazard projects., • Experience working within regulated industries such as nuclear, defence, energy or similar sectors would be advantageous. The Lead Civil Engineer / Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is: • Strong experience assessing structural designs and equipment to ensure they meet safety and hazard requirements., • Experience developing and applying design assurance processes within complex engineering programmes., • A solid understanding of engineering across the full project lifecycle from concept through to delivery., • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams., • Highly competitive salary/ contract rate + benefits package, • Hybrid working arrangement (typically 3 days office / 2 days remote), • Opportunities to work on major national infrastructure and nuclear projects #LI-GN1 INDNUC Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. JBRP1_UKTJ

The role involves managing complex IT projects that enhance operations and support national security.

A leading technology company is seeking a Sensing and National Security MarCom Audience & Product Lead to enhance visibility among defense stakeholders.

The Sensing and National Security MarCom Audience & Product Lead will position Infleqtion as the go‑to quantum technology partner for mission‑ready national security solutions in the UK, U. Develop and own the audience strategy for national security and sensing sectors. Strong background in mess

This is a high-profile business development and sales role for someone from outsourced people services including Soft FM, manned guarding, cleaning, stewarding, traffic management, events, and car parking to drive new business, grow sales, and deliver cleaning, security, and facilities solutions acr

Mind Foundry works on some of the most complex and urgent challenges in Defence and National Security.

Mind Foundry works on some of the most complex and urgent challenges in Defence and National Security. Working directly with product teams to maintain deep technical expertise in Mind Foundry's products, capabilities and workflows.

A leading technology firm in Oxford is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee projects in their Defence & National Security portfolio.The successful candidate will manage the complete project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with security standards and operational requirements.This role require

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Senior Infrastructure Engineer £450 Per Day, Inside IR35 6-Month Contract Didcot, Oxfordshire Your new company We're supporting a nationally significant scientific research organisation recognised for delivering some of the most advanced and high-impact projects in the UK. Their digital platforms underpin cutting-edge experiments, secure collaboration and large scale data processing, and they rely on a modern, resilient infrastructure estate to keep these environments running safely and efficiently. As part of their ongoing investment in core services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, support and enhance their Microsoft 365, server, storage and authentication systems. This is a place where your technical expertise will directly contribute to work used across the UK science and innovation landscape. Your new role You'll take responsibility for the hands-on support and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based infrastructure. Most of your time will be spent supporting Microsoft 365 and Active Directory services, ensuring user access, directory health, security controls and core collaboration tools remain stable and well maintained. Alongside this, you'll manage servers and virtual environments, resolve issues within the estate, and ensure systems are configured, patched and performing reliably. You'll be the person teams turn to when complex IT problems arise, using your experience to troubleshoot effectively, diagnose root causes and deliver practical solutions that keep systems running smoothly. You'll maintain documentation, support certificate and authentication services, contribute to monitoring and BAU operations, and help enforce security and backup standards across the environment. Close collaboration with other technical teams will be key in ensuring that infrastructure services meet the needs of users across the organisation. This is a hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who takes pride in stability, reliability and technical problem-solving within a busy, mission-critical environment. What you'll need to succeed You will bring strong, practical experience gained over several years working in IT infrastructure, with a solid understanding of Microsoft 365, Exchange Online and Active Directory in both on-premise and multi-tenant environments. You'll be comfortable supporting servers, virtualised platforms and cloud technologies, and you'll have the confidence to resolve complex issues relating to identity, authentication, performance and system reliability. Experience working with monitoring tools, backups, disaster recovery, and security processes will be highly beneficial, as will familiarity with certificates, load balancing or Linux systems. You'll be someone who communicates clearly, works well with others and thrives in environments where priorities shift quickly. Strong troubleshooting skills, the ability to manage your workload and the discipline to produce clear documentation will all be important. ITIL awareness and relevant Microsoft or infrastructure certifications are advantageous. The ability to work on-site in Didcot two days per week is essential. What you'll get in return You'll join a collaborative organisation where infrastructure plays a vital role in enabling groundbreaking scientific work. You'll have the opportunity to work with a varied and modern technology stack, contribute to meaningful improvements, and operate in an environment that values technical precision and strong engineering practice. Your knowledge will be respected, your work will be appreciated, and your contribution will support a mission with genuine national impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Infrastructure Engineer looking for a senior contract where your skills will be put to meaningful use, get in touch today to discuss this opportunity further. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

UK Commercial Manager OEM Vehicle Importers & Dealer Groups Launch. Build. Dominate. The Automotive Security landscape is evolving fast - and the UK is now wide open. Our client is a major European success story in OEM Vehicle Key and Lock Replacement Solutions. They've rapidly grown the market across Europe and now it's time to replicate that success in the UK. This is a market-launch, market-build, market-own opportunity. We're looking for a Senior Sales, commercially minded Sales Leader with the credibility, confidence, and hunger to establish and scale a UK operation - partnering directly with Car Brand Importers, OEM Franchised Dealer Groups, and National Repairers. The Mission Launch and grow the UK commercial operation Open doors at OEM and importer level Build long-term, trusted partnerships across dealer networks Accelerate and replicate proven European success in the UK marketLocation & Package UK based - Southern / Central preferred Salary: £50k-£60k (negotiable) Bonus: OTE + Company Car + PensionOur Utopia Candidate You already know how this world works. You've sold products, services or solutions into: Car Brand Importers / Vehicle Importers OEM Franchised Dealer Groups National RepairersYou understand the politics, procurement cycles, barriers, and decision-makers, and you know how to develop New Business opportunities 10 Key Skills We're Looking For ✔ Proven experience selling at scale into OEM / Importer / Dealer Group environments ✔ Strong business developer - hunter mentality with polished account management skills ✔ Able to create and execute a UK market strategy ✔ Commercially sharp - confident with numbers, data, and sales analysis ✔ Excellent presenter and communicator at senior level ✔ Relationship builder - trusted, credible, long-term focused ✔ Converts opportunity into revenue ✔ Flexible and happy to travel extensively across the UK ✔ Confident launching and promoting a new programme ✔ Entrepreneurial, solutions-driven, results-focused We Are Hiring NOW Initial online interviews are already underway. To learn more or to apply, contact our exclusive recruitment partner: Glen Shepherd - (phone number removed) Send your CV and be ready to explain how your experience aligns with this opportunity. If you've ever wanted to put your stamp on a UK market launch - this is it. Don't delay. Opportunities like this don't come around often. JOB REF: 4328GS Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you

6‑month Senior Network Engineer contract in Didcot, £480 per day, supporting a large, complex network estate for a major UK scientific organisation. £480 + VAT per day 6‑month Contract (Inside IR35) - Umbrella only Didcot, Oxfordshire, UK - Hybrid (3 days onsite, non‑negotiable) Your new company We're partnered with a nationally important research organisation whose work powers major scientific breakthroughs and supports a wide range of innovative programmes across the UK. Their network infrastructure is essential to enabling collaboration, high‑performance computing, data exchange and secure connectivity across multiple sites. With continued investment in their digital estate, they are now looking for a Senior Network Engineer to help maintain, secure and evolve the organisation's core network services. This is a role where your engineering expertise will directly contribute to research and infrastructure used on a national and international scale. Your new role You will be responsible for supporting and maintaining a wide range of critical network services across a busy, multi‑site environment. Your work will span routing, switching, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, IP address management, network access control and cloud telephony, ensuring that connectivity remains reliable, secure and aligned with the needs of a highly technical organisation. You'll play a key part in both day‑to‑day operations and longer‑term improvements, resolving incidents, fine‑tuning configurations, supporting project activity, transitioning new services into live operation and carrying out complex installations or upgrades with a high degree of independence. A significant part of your work will involve monitoring performance, diagnosing issues at source and ensuring that security controls, routing protocols and access policies remain robust. You'll also work across cabling and infrastructure planning, liaising with Estates teams around network requirements for new buildings, refurbishments and site‑wide cabling activity. Clear, accurate documentation will form a natural part of your routine, ensuring that changes, designs and operational standards are recorded properly and understood across the team. This is a practical, hands‑on engineering role where your judgment, problem‑solving ability and technical depth will be central to maintaining a stable and secure network environment. What you'll need to succeed You'll bring extensive experience supporting enterprise networks and will be confident managing firewalls, Wi‑Fi platforms, routing protocols and network security technologies. Strong exposure to Fortinet firewalls, enterprise‑grade wireless management platforms, and NAC solutions such as ClearPass will be extremely valuable. You will have worked with OSPF and BGP routing, supported LAN and WAN environments, and be comfortable managing DNS, DHCP, IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, along with IPAM platforms such as Infoblox. Experience working across multi‑site environments, fibre and cabling work, switch configuration and general enterprise networking will be important. Above all, you will be someone who is analytical, methodical and able to remain calm when dealing with complex issues. Clear communication, good documentation habits and the ability to work with people of different technical levels will all be essential. SC clearance is preferred, and the ability to attend site in Didcot 3 days each week is required. What you'll get in return You'll be joining an environment where networks form the backbone of vital scientific and operational activity. You will work with a skilled, supportive team, gain exposure to an extensive network estate and play a central role in ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across a nationally important organisation. Your contribution will be recognised, your expertise will be valued and your work will help support research that has a lasting impact. What you need to do now If you're an experienced Network Engineer looking for a senior‑level contract with meaningful responsibility and the chance to work on a major scientific network environment, get in touch today to learn more. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Edge AI Engineer | Wireless Comms | Start up | Oxford / Hybrid | £70,000pa - £90,000pa: A once in a lifetime opportunity has arisen for an Edge AI Engineer to have a major impact in the development of next generation wireless communications which will revolutionise several key industries. If you really want to contribute to future technology, and AI, Data Science, or Machine Learning is your passion then this early stage, fast paced, and independently funded start up wants to hear from you. Led by an incredibly talented team of industry experts, and with strong links to the University of Oxford, they are on a mission is to enable safe and efficient communication systems which will ultimately protect our way of life. By joining them, you Edge AI Engineer will create a substantial impact by developing critical technology that will save lives and ensure our society remains safe in an ever-changing world. Key responsibilities: Designing and optimising ML models to enhance secure communications and signal processing on a range of edge devices. Implementing low-latency, high-performance deep learning pipelines on hardware accelerators such as FPGA, TPU, and ASICs. Optimising CNN, Transformer, RNN, and/or GNN architectures for deployment on low-power embedded systems. Apply quantisation, pruning, distillation, and model compression to enhance efficiency. Strengthening model robustness against adversarial attacks and system-level security threats. Collaborating with embedded and security engineers to align AI performance with real-world system constraints. Edge AI Engineer essential experience & skills: Master's or Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in Data Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. Strong proficiency in Python with practical experience of PyTorch or TensorFlow. Working knowledge of implementing and optimising deep neural networks (e.g. CNNs, Transformers, GNNs) Hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ for model integration with an understanding of low-latency and low-power constraints in real-time systems. Awareness of adversarial ML and model robustness techniques Understanding of secure-by-design principles and trusted execution concepts for AI on edge devices. Keenness to work on meaningful problems within the context of UK Defence and Security. Edge AI Engineer desirable experience & skills: 5+ years of experience in AI/ML systems development. Understanding of training-inference workflows, including data preprocessing, model evaluation and benchmarking. Familiarity with hardware accelerators (FPGA, TPU, ASIC, GPU-based inference). Experience with model optimisation techniques: quantisation, pruning, knowledge distillation and model compression. Proficient with Git, CI/CD and Linux-based development environments. Ability to document and test code for reproducibility and maintenance. If you have experience working on Edge AI and you have a deep passion for AI, Data Science and Machine Learning, then our wireless communications start up wants to hear from you. Drop Lee @ MARS a LinkedIn connection, drop him an InMail, or phone call to discuss this amazing opportunity in more detail. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)

Air Personnel are delighted to be supporting their client for the role of Project Manager based at Kidlington Oxford Airport. Description/Overall purpose of the Job of the Project Manager The Customisation and Development team is responsible for the on time, on cost, on quality delivery of helicopter retrofit projects to the UK MOD, National Police Services, Air Ambulance and VIP customers. The careful management of project tasks is essential to ensuring we meet the expectations of both the business and our customers. The Project Manager role is therefore essential to ensuring the successful delivery of complex, multi-million pound projects in a dynamic and challenging environment. As a Project Manager for the Customisation and Development team you will be responsible for the delivery of contracts throughout the project life-cycle in accordance with procedures, tools and methodologies. You will also play an important role in developing those procedures for the future. Project Managers report to the PMO Manager and will be supported by the wider PMO team. Main responsibilities of the Project Manager ● Responsible for the successful OTOCOQ delivery of multiple projects at any one time and achieving the project objectives to the satisfaction of both the company and the customer. ● Successful management of project risks and opportunities to the benefit of the customisation team. ● Provide strong leadership, professional project management experience and excellent stakeholder management across multiple workstream contributing to project success. Behave as a role model while robustly implementing and developing PMO processes, methodologies and tools. ● Ensuring adherence to Customisation KPI’s for schedule and cost control (SPI &CPI), risk management and lessons learnt. Knowledge and Skills Essential ● A proven track record of delivering successful projects in a context relevant to the company ● Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams ● Leading the process of structuring, planning and delivering complex projects and the tailored deployment of best practice project controls ● Directing project activities aligning with the baseline and critical path, with a focus on proactive risk and opportunity management and controlling variance to time/cost/quality ● Project financial and contractual management ● Representing projects through established governance, giving an evidence-based account of progress and distilling key risks/opportunities/support needed for Senior Management ● Current SC clearance is a must have ● Understanding of EASA, UK CAA and UK MAA regulations Desirable ● Background within an aviation engineering environment ● Experience with Primavera P6 ● Experience with SAP ● Experience with customer facing roles ● Experience in a Pt21 environment ● Capture and/or Bid Management experience Education, Qualifications or Training Essential for the Project Manager Formal project management training at practitioner level – APMP, Prince 2 etc. ● Background in aerospace / aviation ● UK driving licence Desirable ● Formal aviation engineering background is desirable but not essential About you ● Excellent communication and presentation skills are needed ● Strong leadership and team building ability. Well-developed interpersonal skills, and an excellent communicator at all levels. ● Drive to deliver ● Ability to dissect large problems into achievable goals ● Flexible to working requirements and the ability to rapidly adapt to changing situations ● Flexibility to react positively to customer requirements Additional requirements ● Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC clearance. ● Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. ● Applicants must be willing to travel as part of the role. ● The role is based on site at Oxford airport, Killington. Remote working is not available for this role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a great team! Please call for more details or apply with your CV

Case Review Officers - Police Location: Remote after 1 week induction in Oxfordshire, South-East England Contract: 3 months from 23rd March to 30th June full time Pay Rate: £17.20 per hour Vetting: NPPV3 required (or ability to obtain through RSMS) RSMS is recruiting experienced investigators to support a respected and large police force on a high-profile national project relating to child sexual exploitation. This is a focused, structured review of closed case files; no contact with victims or suspects, no reinvestigation, and no operational decision making. You'll review closed cases in NICHE RMS, extract around 40 defined data points, and enter them into a central system. Accuracy, consistency, and professional judgement are essential. What you'll do Review allocated closed case files and linked materials. Extract key information and input it into a central system. Work to clear allocation and quality standards. Participate in supervision and feedback sessions. Maintain strict confidentiality and information security. What we're looking for Investigative experience (PIP1/PIP2). Strong documentation and analytical skills. Confident IT user; NICHE experience desirable. Experience in CSE/child exploitation investigations is an advantage. Able to work to structured processes and meet throughput expectations. What we offer A meaningful role supporting national policing priorities. Clear structure, supervision, and support. Competitive hourly rate with potential for overtime. All equipment and system access provided. Benefits including free therapeutic support and CPD. If you're an experienced investigator who can deliver accurate, high-quality case reviews, we'd like to hear from you

UK Commercial Manager OEM Vehicle Importers & Dealer Groups Launch. Build. Dominate. The Automotive Security landscape is evolving fast - and the UK is now wide open. Our client is a major European success story in OEM Vehicle Key and Lock Replacement Solutions. They've rapidly grown the market across Europe and now it's time to replicate that success in the UK. This is a market-launch, market-build, market-own opportunity. We're looking for a Senior Sales, commercially minded Sales Leader with the credibility, confidence, and hunger to establish and scale a UK operation - partnering directly with Car Brand Importers, OEM Franchised Dealer Groups, and National Repairers. The Mission • Launch and grow the UK commercial operation * Open doors at OEM and importer level * Build long-term, trusted partnerships across dealer networks * Accelerate and replicate proven European success in the UK market Location & Package • UK based - Southern / Central preferred * Salary: £50k-£60k (negotiable) * Bonus: OTE + * Company Car + Pension Our Utopia Candidate You already know how this world works. You've sold products, services or solutions into: • Car Brand Importers / Vehicle Importers * OEM Franchised Dealer Groups * National Repairers You understand the politics, procurement cycles, barriers, and decision-makers, and you know how to develop New Business opportunities 10 Key Skills We're Looking For ✔ Proven experience selling at scale into OEM / Importer / Dealer Group environments ✔ Strong business developer - hunter mentality with polished account management skills ✔ Able to create and execute a UK market strategy ✔ Commercially sharp - confident with numbers, data, and sales analysis ✔ Excellent presenter and communicator at senior level ✔ Relationship builder - trusted, credible, long-term focused ✔ Converts opportunity into revenue ✔ Flexible and happy to travel extensively across the UK ✔ Confident launching and promoting a new programme ✔ Entrepreneurial, solutions-driven, results-focused We Are Hiring NOW Initial online interviews are already underway. To learn more or to apply, contact our exclusive recruitment partner: Send your CV and be ready to explain how your experience aligns with this opportunity. If you've ever wanted to put your stamp on a UK market launch - this is it. Don't delay. Opportunities like this don't come around often. JOB REF: 4328GS Glen Callum Associates is committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or background. We believe that a variety of perspectives makes a team stronger and a workplace better. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we're here to support you.

The Role This is a unique opportunity to gain unparalleled exposure to the commercial business of a leading aerospace company. This role is a superb fit for an individual with a demonstrable passion for commercial excellence and rigorous contract execution in the Government or UK defence sector. You will need to be a meticulous and proactive problem-solver with an exceptional eye for detail and a talent for identifying and mitigating commercial risks within a highly regulated framework. A balance of autonomy and strong collaborative skills is essential for success, enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders from the shop floor to senior leadership. The Commercial Team is responsible for driving the successful execution of contracts associated with the Sale & customisation, retrofit, training, MRO and Support & Services for our civilian and military customers. In addition, you will be a key partner to the Offers Manager, providing critical support on contractual setups, including the negotiation and refinement of Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) during complex bidding processes. This pivotal role necessitates seamless collaboration across various departments such as, but not limited to, Sales, Design, Production, Maintenance, Material Management and Finance. Your primary responsibilities will include: • Lead the commercial and contractual management of key governmental and military contracts, ensuring full compliance with National and UK MoD regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023, the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR), and the Single Source Regulations (SSRO)., • Prepare and manage all contractual report, such as SSRO-mandated reports, Contract Pricing Statements (CPS), Contract Reporting Plans (CRP), and Final Price Adjustments (FPA), for submission to the Governmental bodies., • Proactively manage the entire contract lifecycle, overseeing all key deliverables, milestones, and payment schedules with a particular focus on managing allowable costs, contract profit rate (CPR), and cash flow for SSRO contracts., • Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the UK MoD customer, expertly leading the negotiation and execution of all contract amendments, change orders, and managing all contractual customer reporting requirements., • Confidently represent commercial interests in all internal and external stakeholder meetings, effectively communicating and defending the company's position within a regulated procurement environment., • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Contract Management methodology, including these in relation to SSRO best practices and compliance procedures. Essential Knowledge and Skills • A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field, • Proven experience in a commercial, contract management, or a related business role, demonstrating strong commercial acumen within the defence or aerospace industry., • Expert knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience in managing Governmental or UK defence contracts under the SSRO regulatory framework., • Demonstrable experience in leading complex contract negotiations. You must be adept at financial analysis, business case development, and managing contract profitability., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and build robust relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders., • Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively to meet business deadlines., • Excellent MS Office capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (GSheet, GDocs, and related applications)., • A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach, with a talent for identifying commercial risks and developing effective mitigation strategies., • Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to other sites in the UK, and abroad as required Desirable Knowledge and Skills • A broad understanding of the global aviation/aerospace/military industry or another high-value, complex engineering sector., • A track record of successfully managing the full lifecycle of contracts with values exceeding £5 million., • A strong understanding of contract law and its practical application in a commercial setting., • Ability to work on several contracts at any one time and prioritise according to business needs, • Knowledge of UK civilian and/or military procurement processes would be a significant advantage., • Capability to develop tools using either VBA or Appscript to automate tasks and improve reporting efficiency. Additional requirements Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain DBS and undergo Security Clearance. Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. Applicants must be able to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK. You will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for the organisations customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below: • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company, • Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Retirement Fund. Initially, the organisation contributes 6%, employee 4% basic (Maximum contribution AH 8%, Employee 6%), • Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme), • Health-care Cash Scheme, • Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme), • Health Assessments, • Travel Insurance, • Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Air Personnel are delighted to be supporting their client based at Kidlington Oxford Airport for the role of Commercial Manager Description/Overall purpose of the Job of the Commercial Manager Our client is seeking a results-driven and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our dynamic Commercial Business team. This is a unique opportunity to gain unparalleled exposure to the commercial business of a leading aerospace company. The Commercial Team is responsible for driving the successful execution of contracts associated with the Sale & customisation, retrofit, training, MRO and Support & Services for our civilian and military customers. In addition, you will be a key partner to the Offers Manager, providing critical support on contractual setups, including the negotiation and refinement of Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) during complex bidding processes. This pivotal role necessitates seamless collaboration across various departments such as, but not limited to, Sales, Design, Production, Maintenance, Material Management and Finance, as well as other entities. Your primary responsibilities will include for the Commercial Manager: Lead the commercial and contractual management of key governmental and military contracts, ensuring full compliance with National and UK MoD regulations, including the Procurement Act 2023, the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR), and the Single Source Regulations (SSRO). Prepare and manage all contractual report, such as SSRO-mandated reports, Contract Pricing Statements (CPS), Contract Reporting Plans (CRP), and Final Price Adjustments (FPA), for submission to the Governmental bodies. Proactively manage the entire contract lifecycle, overseeing all key deliverables, milestones, and payment schedules with a particular focus on managing allowable costs, contract profit rate (CPR), and cash flow for SSRO contracts. SDerve as the primary commercial point of contact for the UK MoD customer, expertly leading the negotiation and execution of all contract amendments, change orders, and managing all contractual customer reporting requirements. Confidently represent commercial interests in all internal and external stakeholder meetings, effectively communicating and defending the company’s position within a regulated procurement environment. Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Contract Management methodology, including these in relation to SSRO best practices and compliance procedures. This role is a superb fit for an individual with a demonstrable passion for commercial excellence and rigorous contract execution in the Government or UK defence sector. You will need to be a meticulous and proactive problem-solver with an exceptional eye for detail and a talent for identifying and mitigating commercial risks within a highly regulated framework. A balance of autonomy and strong collaborative skills is essential for success, enabling you to engage effectively with stakeholders from the shop floor to senior leadership. Knowledge and Skills of the Commercial Manager ● A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field ● Proven experience in a commercial, contract management, or a related business role, demonstrating strong commercial acumen within the defence or aerospace industry. ● Expert knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience in managing Governmental or UK defence contracts under the SSRO regulatory framework. ● Demonstrable experience in leading complex contract negotiations. You must be adept at financial analysis, business case development, and managing contract profitability. ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and build robust relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. ● Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively to meet business deadlines. ● Excellent MS Office capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (GSheet, GDocs, and related applications). ● A proactive, “can-do” attitude and a flexible approach, with a talent for identifying commercial risks and developing effective mitigation strategies. ● Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to other sites in the UK, and abroad as required Essential for the Commercial Manager Desirable ● A broad understanding of the global aviation/aerospace/military industry or another high-value, complex engineering sector. ● A track record of successfully managing the full lifecycle of contracts with values exceeding £5 million. ● A strong understanding of contract law and its practical application in a commercial setting. ● Ability to work on several contracts at any one time and prioritise according to business needs ● Knowledge of UK civilian and/or military procurement processes would be a significant advantage. ● Capability to develop tools using either VBA or Appscript to automate tasks and improve reporting efficiency. Additional requirements ● Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain DBS and undergo Security Clearance. ● Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. ● Applicants must be able to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK. Please get in touch to find out more about this fantastic opportunity! Call Michelle on (phone number removed) or email your CV