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Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead Product Designer (Design System) in our digital customer experience team, you'll own the creation of world-class customer experiences and deliver transformative solutions across sky.com and the My Sky app via our design system. You'll lead Agile teams, drive design strategy, and be accountable for outcomes that reflect our brand and meet customer needs. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll support CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From joining Sky to engaging with our latest services, we're driven by one purpose: to create better experiences for our customers. What you'll do: • Lead a small team of product designers to deliver world-class, innovative, and intuitive evidence-based user experiences across web and native platforms., • Own the Sky design system strategic direction, ensuring scalability, governance, and alignment with product strategy and business goals., • Partner with engineering, product, research, and analytics to ensure system usability, performance, and brand consistency across platforms., • Be responsible for system architecture, tokenisation, documentation quality, and design-engineering parity, while using AI tools and engaging with Design Ops to improve efficiency., • Champion inclusive design and embed WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards across all components, patterns, and motion principles., • Shape the end-to-end experience vision, define CX KPIs, and link design system adoption to measurable business outcomes.What you'll bring:, • Demonstrated experience delivering world-class, large-scale digital products and design systems across responsive web and native applications., • Expert-level skills with component libraries, token structures, and conditional prototyping for scalable systems., • Mastery in accessibility to create inclusive experiences, using user research methods to understand customer problems and behaviours, and analytics tools (Usertesting, Adobe Analytics) to interpret user behaviour and analyse performance, • Proven experience partnering with developers on component implementation, governance pipelines, and code alignment. 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams., 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes., 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation., 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base • London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. • OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion: At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Osterley or Leeds office. Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe's leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work. As a Lead User Researcher in our Digital Customer Experience team, you'll help Sky better understand our customers and their needs. You'll lead research initiatives within Agile teams, collaborate across Sky to inform the transformation of digital journeys on sky.com and the My Sky app, and contribute to building a thriving research culture. Sitting within the Customer Experience Centre of Excellence, you'll support CX strategy, design excellence, and performance across product roadmaps for the UK & Ireland. From first-time visitors to long-term customers, you'll ensure every digital interaction reflects Sky's brand and ambition to deliver outstanding customer experiences. What you'll do • Lead within a team of user researchers to analyse, define, and improve end-to-end journeys across multiple channels., • Plan and run research activities including usability testing, field studies, card sorting, tree testing, ethnography, diary studies, and surveys., • Champion the customer voice in strategic conversations, ensuring needs and behaviours drive prioritisation and design outcomes., • Shape research practices and operations, promoting the value of user research across the organisation, • Champion AI-enhanced research tools, analytics integration, and data-driven processes to improve efficiency, quality, and insight scalability., • Ensure accessibility, representation, and inclusive practices are embedded across all our digital experiences.What you'll bring, • Proven experience leading user research for large-scale digital products and services, with demonstrable impact across web and native applications., • Expert-level skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods including usability testing, field studies, surveys, card sorting, tree testing, ethnography, diary studies, and other behavioural research techniques., • Deep knowledge of research tooling ecosystems, including in-person lab testing, Usertesting, UserZoom, Optimal Workshop, and similar platforms., • Skilled at combining behavioural analytics e.g., Adobe Analytics, Contentsquare, with qualitative insights for evidence-based recommendations. 1. People - Helping develop high-performing teams., 2. Process - Applying scalable UCD methods that drive measurable outcomes., 3. Position - Influencing strategy and embedding design across an organisation., 4. Product - Producing provable world-class app-first digital experiences (Outcomes & Impact) The Rewards: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesHow you'll work The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. Your office base • London (Osterley) Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. • OR Leeds Our spacious Leeds tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. Inclusion At Sky we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working. We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. Why wait? Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you. To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

HR Advisor – Employee Relations Hemel Hempstead (Office Based) Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm Fixed Term Contract – 3-6 months. Join a global leader and make an impact where it matters. We are recruiting for an experienced HR Advisor with strong employee relations expertise for a 3-to-6-month fixed term contract to join a prestigious, market-leading organisation at their Hemel Hempstead site. This is a great opportunity for a motivated and process-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting people and building a positive workplace culture. About the Role Based at the Hemel Hempstead site (home to around 470 employees), you’ll be part of a small, collaborative HR team providing comprehensive HR support to managers and employees. The wider business employs over 1,500 people across four UK sites, and you’ll play a key role in supporting the success of the Hemel Hempstead operation. Your responsibilities will include: • Acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day HR and employee relations queries, • Providing confidential advice and guidance in line with company policy and current legislation, • Supporting managers with employee relations cases, absence management, and performance issues, • Collating and analysing HR data for reporting to the HR Manager and senior management team You’ll be a confident HR professional with proven employee relations experience, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem solving. You’ll have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation. Why Join Us • Be part of a globally recognised brand known for excellence, innovation, and people development, • Work alongside talented professionals in a supportive and collaborative HR team, • Gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and projects, with opportunities for growth and development Day to day duties would include: Actively represent the HR team at local site meetings e.g. management meetings, employee forums, health and safety and trade union meetings, ensuring any HR actions are completed in a time efficient manner. Support the HR Manager with the implementation of all Employee Engagement Survey action plans with site management team. Support managers with key initiatives to improve employee well-being and employee engagement. Engage in promoting and “living” the company values and care culture. Organise and assist with the delivery of training and development activities including management training, employee site inductions and on-boarding. Support the HR Manager with various training and development programmes, e.g. ER trainings and other initiatives. Take ownership and responsibility for the case management of all Employment Relations, ensuring all associated actions are logged on the associated trackers and documentation is retained on employee files. Provide expert advice on ER issues and coach managers in appropriate actions to take – in-line with current Employment Legislations and company policies and procedures. Give guidance and support to managers and employees on ER cases, ensuring issues and addressed promptly and efficiently. Ensure compliance with company policies and labour laws during all stages of the employee lifecycle, especially in sensitive ER matters. Co-ordinate and assist with recruitment and selection activities e.g. interviews and assessment centres Assist site managers with absence case management. Plus, many other ad hoc duties Person Specification Strong Employee Relations experience at all levels and process driven and have a genuine desire to excel in this area. CIPD qualified or part CIPD qualified would be advantageous or an equivalent level of experience, but this is not essential and if you are qualified by experience, we would still love to hear from you. Previous HR administrative experience or administrative experience obtained in a similar role is essential. Experience of providing HR advice and guidance in line with company policies, procedures and legislation would be advantageous Previous exposure to working in a unionised would be ideal

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Financial Planner (CII) to join a highly respected, fast-growing team of Independent Financial Planners. This firm is proud of its Chartered status, ethical approach, and commitment to delivering holistic financial planning through strong client relationships and industry-leading technical expertise. You’ll be joining a collaborative, values-driven environment where professional development, quality advice, and client outcomes sit at the heart of the business. The Role This position focuses on providing high-quality, comprehensive financial planning to a well-established and expanding client base, with an emphasis on complex and high-value relationships. You will manage existing accounts while developing new business opportunities through strong internal and external networks. While the role requires regular client travel within Lincolnshire and Peterborough, you may be based at home or from regional office locations depending on your preference. Key Responsibilities • Manage and develop a portfolio of high-value and complex client relationships, • Deliver personalised, technically robust financial planning solutions, • Anticipate and respond to client needs, ensuring expectations are exceeded, • Identify and generate new business opportunities across service lines, • Drive profitable growth through client retention and business development, • Prepare detailed fact finds, reports, presentations, and technical documentation with support from an experienced client services team, • Maintain full compliance with regulatory standards and Consumer Duty, • Keep up to date with market trends, product knowledge, and regulatory changes About You To be successful in this role, you will need: Essential Qualifications: • Chartered Financial Planner status (CII) or close to, • Competent Adviser Status (CAS), • Current Statement of Professional Standing (SPS), • Strong evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Experience & Skills: • Proven success in a similar financial planning role, • Strong track record in managing and developing new and existing clients, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to build long-term, trusted relationships, • Commercially astute, confident in discussing and agreeing fees, • Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities, • Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation standards, • Ability to solve problems, develop solutions, and operate confidently under pressure What’s on Offer • Salary up to £75,000, with flexibility for exceptional candidates, • Transparent development pathways, with promotion opportunities twice yearly, • 25 days’ holiday plus 3 additional days over Christmas, • Hybrid working and a flexible, supportive culture, • Private Medical Insurance, • Comprehensive wellbeing offering, including digital health tools and employee assistance support, • Professional subscriptions funded, • Inclusive, diverse working environment that values personal and professional growth If you're a dedicated Chartered Financial Planner looking for a role with genuine autonomy, high-quality clients, and progressive career potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas. By joining our client, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do. As the maintenance and asset coordinator you will ensure the effective operation and continuous improvement of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of maintenance and facilities activities across the pharmaceutical site. A key aspect of the role is proactive planning and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure maintenance activities are delivered and closed out on time, in full compliance with GMP standards, site procedures, and Home Office requirements. This role acts as a central interface between engineering and operational teams, enabling data-driven decision-making, optimising asset performance, and supporting regulatory compliance through accurate system management and reporting. What are we looking for? Essential: • Proven experience working with CMMS platforms (e.g., Maximo, SAP, Hexagon, Concept) in a regulated environment., • Experience in coordinating with cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, and quality assurance., • Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance strategies, asset lifecycle management, and work order close-out processes., • Ability to produce and interpret maintenance performance reports and KPIs., • Experience supporting audit readiness through accurate documentation and system records., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for reporting and data analysis. Desirable: • Demonstrable experience in maintenance planning and scheduling within a regulated or GMP-compliant environment., • Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and Home Office compliance requirements related to maintenance and facilities., • Experience working in a pharmaceutical or life sciences environment., • Knowledge of validation and qualification processes related to equipment and facilities., • Familiarity with change control, deviation, and CAPA processes in a GMP setting., • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives., • Exposure to engineering project coordination or shutdown planning., • Understanding of asset reliability and performance monitoring tools or techniques., • Experience in training CMMS users and supporting system upgrades or implementations., • Working knowledge of EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) requirements related to maintenance activities. What our client offers in return • A competitive salary and excellent wider benefits package that includes,, • Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles, • Discretionary Bonus, • Free onsite parking, • Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop, • Learning and development opportunities, • Retail discounts, • Well-being & mental health awareness programmes, • Multi-faith prayer room, • You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

Job Description: Workplace Consultant Job Title Workplace Consultant — Corporate Department Sales Location St Albans – JPA HQ Reporting to Head of Sales and Marketing Working Hours 09:00 – 17:30, Monday – Friday Remote / Field Working • 3 days per week onsite with clients, • Monday is office-based at HQ., • One additional flex day (office or home), excluding Mondays. Company Overview JPA Workspaces designs and delivers sustainable workplace solutions for some of the UK’s most ambitious businesses. Whether it’s a fast-growth fintech, a creative media group, a global consultancy, Higer education institution or the NHS we help clients create agile, attractive environments that reflect their brand, support hybrid working and perform commercially. Backed by 50 years of trading experience, our corporate offer blends design insight, operational excellence and ESG leadership into one seamless, strategic service. Our job is to make our clients’ spaces work harder — for people, for planet, and for performance. Role Focus This role is all about reactivating and maximising the value of corporate accounts — a mix of high-potential but underperforming clients, lapsed contacts, previously successful accounts that have stalled and new business. Your mission is to: Deliver Gross Profit target – Can be achieved in several ways • Re-engage – Audit each account, understand what’s worked (and what hasn’t), rebuild contact with key decision-makers, and reposition JPA as a strategic partner., • Re-energise – Identify fresh opportunities within each client — from minor reconfigurations to major refits — and put JPA front and centre for upcoming workplace projects., • Reposition – Lead with insight, not just product. Use our sustainable credentials, design capability and client-first mindset to open doors and elevate conversations beyond price and procurement., • Revive and Grow – Take each account on a journey — from low or no engagement to active, high-trust relationships delivering consistent gross profit., • Open New – Through prospecting and working leads passed you will work solutions through to close and then open the accounts for further spend. This is about working qualified opportunities, working smart — deepening client relationships, spotting latent potential, and making strategic account management your superpower. Key Objectives • Hit 100% of agreed gross-profit target (see KPI document)., • Engage all stakeholders relevant to workplace strategy —C-suite influencers., • Build, manage and execute tailored growth plans for each assigned account., • Deliver consistent touchpoints across your portfolio — including check-ins, reviews and pipeline planning sessions., • Increase volume and value of workplace opportunities through strategic account development. Operational Excellence You’ll work cross-functionally to deliver outstanding client experiences: • End-to-end sales responsibility – manage bd, sales process, build a pipeline and closing to deliver target, • Sales Support & Design – Provide clear briefs, written deliverables, timelines and agreed formats, • Client Services & Project Ops – Align on delivery dates, aftercare, and ongoing support Macro Responsibilities • Daily sales activity – calling, outreach and meetings, • Account Planning – Own and execute strategic growth plans across named accounts, • Performance Reporting – Monthly pipeline and activity reporting; quarterly territory SWOT, • Client Engagement – Run quarterly satisfaction reviews and feed results into continuous improvement, • CRM & Forecasting – Maintain high data hygiene in HubSpot; ensure follow-ups are actioned within 24 hours, • Continuous Improvement – Share client feedback and market intel with the team to refine offers and positioning Your Skills & Competencies Your Soft Skills • Skilled communicator who can navigate commercial and creative conversations with ease, • Curious, empathetic and commercially aware, • Organised and reliable, with a high sense of personal ownership, • HubSpot or CRM power-user with strong admin discipline, • Experience in interpreting client spend data and growth patterns, • Awareness of key trends in workplace design, sustainability and hybrid working, • Familiarity with the procurement landscape in private sector organisations, • At least 4 years sales experience it doesnt need to be in contract furniture but does need to be solution selling. Your Career Development • Clear pathway to Senior Workplace Consultant based on performance, impact, and leadership, • Ongoing CPD across sustainability, workplace consultancy and strategic account development Salary is £40 - £45k depending on experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Utility Mapping Surveyor to join a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy based out of their Hemel Hempstead office. This role is ideal for an experienced surveyor seeking a stable and supportive work environment, access to industry-leading tools, and the c

Field Sales Manager - Data Centres / UPS Systems Location: Field-based (UK-wide, with head office in Hemel Hempstead) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Are you an experienced Field Sales Manager or Business Development professional with a background in UPS systems, cooling, o

Key Account Manager - Data Centres / UPS Systems Location: Field-based (UK-wide, with head office in Hertfordshire) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits Are you an experienced Key Account Manager or Sales professional with a background in UPS systems, power electronics, or data

Ideal candidates should possess strong expertise in Microsoft Office, excellent technical writing, and training qualifications. A leading pharmaceutical organization based in Hatfield is seeking an Operational Technical Trainer to manage and deliver comprehensive training for production activities.