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You can make a difference, be rewarded, and join our impact-driven community now - at Targeted Provision we change lives! Multiple positions are available, hiring is ongoing, and interviews are being arranged as applications come in. We will contact you with nearby tutoring work within 45 minutes drive of the advertised location and/or within 45 minutes of the postcode you provide us. We are working with Schools and Local Authorities in your area and are looking for Core Subject (Maths, English, or Science) SEND Tutors and Teachers like you to transform the lives of Young People with SEND and SEMH needs in your community! We are looking for SEND Tutors and Teachers with a genuine passion for transforming the lives of disengaged, at-risk, and vulnerable learners – take control of your teaching journey with us and work flexibly, creatively, and in a trauma-informed way to make a difference in your own life and the lives of the young people we support. • Competitive pay: £28 - £35 per hour (holiday pay inclusive), • Flexible working: In person, hybrid, and work from home teaching opportunities, • Flexible hours: Flexible part-time up to full-time hours to suit your schedule, • CPD and employee mentoring: TES CPD suite and professional mentor access, • SEND Support Team: Support to keep a team around you and the child, • Community and Company Events: Knowledge sharing and resources, • Referral Programme: Get rewarded for successful tutor referrals, • A Role with Purpose: Join a child-centred company committed to reimagining the world of support for vulnerable young people for the better, • Experience: 2+ years teaching experience, ideally working with SEND, SEMH, MLD, SLD, and/or PMLD in a holistic and trauma-informed way, • Subjects: Familiarity teaching English, Maths, and/or Science, • Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS / QTLS), • Compliance: Enhanced DBS (we can facilitate this if needed) and 2+ professional references, • Location: You must be based in the UK with the right to work in the UK, even for remote / online jobs, • Safeguarding: Knowledge of safeguarding and creating a safe learning environment, • Provide in person, online / remote, and hybridMaths, English, or Science tuition to children, teenagers, and young people with SEMH and SEND needs, including MLD, SLD, PMLD, and other Additional Educational Needs, • Support pupils and students, ranging from KS1 - KS5 (as appropriate for your skills), referred by local authorities and schools by planning and delivering flexible, trauma-informed tutoring and mentoring, • Plan and report for lessons and provide regular feedback on student progress, • We are on a mission to raise the standard of education provided to young people with SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities), as well as other needs such as SEMH needs (Social, Emotional and Mental Health). We are increasingly supporting children and young people with MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties), SLD (Severe Learning Difficulties), and PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties). We want you as part of our mission!, • Apply in less than 5 minutes via our mobile and browser optimised application form, • Interviews are being scheduled on a rolling basis - apply now and start making a difference!, • We welcome tutors from all backgrounds - our learners come from diverse communities and our organisation must reflect and represent their experiences, • We take Safer Recruitment seriously. All candidates must pass through our safer recruitment process to ensure their suitability to work with children and young people, • This position involves engaging with us as a Worker, via temporary and fixed term contracts as and when they arise, • You will work through a contract for service and will be paid via PAYE, • SENDCo (Special Education Needs Coordinator), • SLD / MLD Teacher, • Autism / ADHD Support Teacher, • Intervention Specialist / Teacher / Tutor, • Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA), • Educational Therapist, • Speech and Language Therapist (SALT), • Educational Psychologist (EP) Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We aim to respond to all successful applicants.

Do you have service engineering experience working in a Life Science or Healthcare environment? Do you have expertise in clean rooms and biocontainment? Are you looking for an exciting and unique challenge with a rapidly growing business? Our client are a specialist life science and healthcare company who work with a range of clients including universities, pharmaceutical manufacturers and the NHS. They provide expert advice and knowledge in relation to clean room environments, biocontainment and laboratory set-up, providing a high level of service in order to support their clients achieve their goals with relation to establishing new laboratories and expanding existing ones. Due to growth, they are now looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team, ideally based in the North West UK. Responsibilities will include • Testing and validation at client sites across the UK and Ireland, • Calibration of instruments and gauges, • Fault finding and troubleshooting, • Site surveys and feasibility reports, • Delivery of client training for operations and maintenance, • Provide on-site and remote support for test equipment, • Provide daily updates on works to the operations team and ensure all company policies, procedures are adhered to and that all Health & Safety requirements are always met, • The position is homebased but travel to client sites will be required To be considered for the role you will • Be qualified to Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent, • Hold qualifications in HVAC or related equipment in laboratories within the pharmaceutical and life science sectors, • Have a high standard of literacy and numeracy, • Be qualified or be time-served in related engineering discipline preferably within life science and healthcare sectors, • Be experienced in installation, commissioning and service of building service and equipment in laboratories, • Demonstrated ability to use instrumentation such as manometers, anemometers, bolometers, sound level meters and temperature and humidity meters, • Be able to work effectively as part of a team, • Be highly organised and with strong attention to detail, • Be a confident user of IT and in particular Microsoft Office Packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook Full driving licence, • Ideally have experience of Biocontainment and Cleanrooms You will be rewarded with a friendly, inclusive working environment and competitive salary and company vehicle, as well as the opportunity to join a great business at an exciting time. For more information or to apply, please contact Chris Vinter. Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion. Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care. If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the scientific sector, please take a look at our company website. Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employ

Dysphagia Training & Product Specialist (Initial Fixed Term Contract 6 months) Location: North West Company: Nestlé Health Science (via IQVIA) Join a global leader in health science and make a real impact on patient care. We are seeking a highly motivated and organised professional to coordinate and deliver training on our Dysphagia product portfolio across primary and secondary care settings. This role is pivotal in driving prescription conversion and ensuring best practice in patient management. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver impactful dysphagia training sessions across identified accounts within your territory. Gain agreement for prescription conversion to Nestlé Health Science dysphagia products. Identify and resolve barriers to prescription changes within the prescribing loop. Provide timely reporting and feedback to the Dysphagia Territory Manager and stakeholders. Ensure accurate completion of IQVIA administration and compliance with Nestlé Health Science & Star policies. What We’re Looking For Strong presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence external stakeholders. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Solid knowledge of dysphagia products, NHS environment (acute and community), and relevant compliance standards. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and track performance. Skills & Competencies Sales strategy and planning Business and financial acumen Relationship management and account penetration Execution-driven sales results Product, science, and market knowledge Personal Qualities High integrity, energy, and resilience Initiative and problem-solving ability Learning agility and adaptability Superior communication and persuasive skills Results-oriented with strong customer focus Key Performance Indicators Minimum average of two care home training sessions per day Achievement of role-specific KPIs and sales targets ROI monitoring and personal performance objectives If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of health science.

Clinical Pathologist Hybrid / Remote (depending on location) Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week. Participation in a Saturday service rota required. £95,000 - £110,000 We’re excited to welcome a Clinical Pathologist to our expanding Antech UK team. This is a great chance to join a collaborative, international network of Clinical and Anatomic Pathologists. At Antech, part of Mars Petcare, we are all united by one mission: A Better World For Pets. You’ll work with a varied caseload, ranging from first-opinion submissions to complex referral hospital cases, ensuring your work stays diverse, challenging, and rewarding. Primary duties include: • Examination and reporting of cytology samples – fine needle aspirates, effusions, CSF, synovial fluid., • Evaluation and interpretation of clinical pathology results, including haematology, biochemistry, endocrinology and microbiology, • Evaluation and reporting of flow cytometry, • Evaluation and reporting of bone marrow histology, • Contributing to the training of clinical pathology residents as well as visiting residents, • Contributing to the training of lab technicians in blood film examination, • Taking part in seminars and journal clubs Requirements: • Board certified by the European College of Veterinary Pathologists, American College of Veterinary Pathologists or Royal College of Pathologists., • You will be organised, hardworking and self-motivated with an enthusiasm for science, • Candidates must be able to work within a multidisciplinary team but also autonomously within the laboratory environment. Benefits: • Remote, Hybrid or On-site working, • 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave, • Career progression opportunities, • Staff discount schemes, • Private Health Insurance, • Life Assurance, four times your salary, • Enhanced sickness pay, • Enhanced equal family leave, • E-car salary sacrifice scheme, • Employer contribution pension scheme, • Wellness program including: Employee assistance program, Eyecare voucher scheme, Free annual Flu jab, • Cycle to work scheme, • Retail, Restaurant and Cinema discounts, • Recruitment referral reward scheme About us Antech is a leader in veterinary diagnostics, driven by our passion for innovation that delivers better animal health outcomes. Our products and services span 90+ reference laboratories around the globe; in-house diagnostic laboratory instruments and consumables, including rapid assay diagnostic products and digital cytology services; local and cloud-based data services; practice information management software and related software and support; veterinary imaging and technology; veterinary professional education and training; and board-certified specialist support services.

ABOUT US ___, part of Capgemini, tackles the hardest work in data for the world’s largest organizations. We combine intelligent software with deep data expertise to help the Fortune2000 tackle complex data challenges and drive measurable business outcomes with business-ready data. Syniti’s Data First strategy transforms data from an afterthought into a strategic asset—unlocking insights, reducing risk, and fueling growth. With over 5,000 successful projects, we support the full data lifecycle through a unified platform for migration, quality, replication, matching, master data management, analytics, governance, and strategy. Operating globally across industries, Syniti’s award-winning software, expert consultants give enterprises a unique edge in managing and maximizing their data. Syniti’s cloud-native platform sets new standards in enterprise data management, combining powerful SaaS solutions with deep domain expertise. Designed for agility and scale, our technology helps customers accelerate digital transformation, drive innovation, and make confident decisions with trusted data. Every product enhancement is built to solve real business challenges—empowering organizations to unlock value from their data faster and more effectively. THE ROLE The Senior Engineer is highly engaged in the successful installation, configuration, and technical leadership of Syniti software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Syniti's data migration and data quality tools, as well as the ability to perform complex technical tasks to support data projects. The Senior Engineer will work closely with project managers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to ensure that Syniti solutions are implemented effectively and efficiently. WHAT YOU WILL DO 1. Installation and Configuration: · Participate in the installation and configuration of Syniti software solutions, ensuring alignment with project requirements and technical specifications. · Collaborate with IT teams to prepare the environment for Syniti solution deployment, including hardware and software prerequisites. 2. Technical Support: · Provide technical support to the project team, ensuring best practices in data migration and data quality are followed. · Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures. 3. Project Management Support: · Work closely with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. · Assist in the development of project plans and schedules, ensuring technical tasks are accurately represented. 4. Stakeholder Engagement: · Engage with client stakeholders to understand their business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. · Participate in technical workshops and presentations to demonstrate Syniti solution capabilities and project progress. 5. Continuous Improvement: · Stay updated with the latest Syniti product releases and enhancements, incorporating new features into project solutions where applicable. · Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction. WHAT IT TAKES · 3+ Years of experience in IT Services Delivery, with strong emphasis on server configuration, support, and troubleshooting. · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. · Familiarity with data integration tools and techniques. · Advanced experience with SQL Server, SAP HANA, and/or Postgres database management. · Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. · Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing client relationships. · Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. · Extensive experience with Syniti software solutions, particularly in installation and configuration. · Strong understanding of data migration methodologies and data quality principles. · Certification in Syniti solutions or related technologies. · This position may require travel to client sites for project implementation and support. · The role may involve working outside of standard business hours to meet project deadlines or address critical issues. Be fully aligned with our core values: • Think Big - Be courageous and bold. Aspire to greatness. Relentlessly pursue market innovation. Set the standard by which others follow. Create solutions that have a meaningful impact. Solve the challenges our customers don’t know they have., • Be Curious - Be a lifelong learner. Seek out new ideas to serve customers. Understand our competition and the world. Be permanently dissatisfied with the status quo. Challenge preconceptions. Focus on the future rather than yesterday., • Take Action - Be the first. Don’t wait. Take accountability. Inspire others by doing. Fail fast and learn from mistakes. Make a difference every day., • Stronger Together - Respect, trust and look out for each other. Celebrate diverse perspectives. Listen. Build connections and belonging. Act with integrity. Give back. One Syniti family. WHAT WE OFFER • Trust that you are proficient at what you do. At Syniti, you will find a supportive environment and access to learning tools, but micromanagement is not our thing., • Growth. We are growing rapidly and steadily solving the biggest challenges enterprise companies are faced with today. There was never a better time to join and grow with us. Most importantly, you will have the chance to shape our journey and share in our success story., • Support. We all rely on each other and enable each other to be successful. You won’t stand alone., • Curiosity and genuine interest in you. We all have our different stories, all equally fascinating, with each depicting a different journey, and we want to hear them all., • Recognition. We are the sum of individual achievements, and we always take the time to celebrate them., • An open organisation. Hierarchies are not our thing, and access is something we make sure of across the board. We are a family where everyone is just as important, everyone’s work is seen, and ideas are valued. OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION At Syniti, we’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger — and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team. We welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we’re dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.

ABOUT US ___, part of Capgemini, tackles the hardest work in data for the world’s largest organizations. We combine intelligent software with deep data expertise to help the Fortune2000 tackle complex data challenges and drive measurable business outcomes with business-ready data. Syniti’s Data First strategy transforms data from an afterthought into a strategic asset—unlocking insights, reducing risk, and fueling growth. With over 5,000 successful projects, we support the full data lifecycle through a unified platform for migration, quality, replication, matching, master data management, analytics, governance, and strategy. Operating globally across industries, Syniti’s award-winning software, expert consultants give enterprises a unique edge in managing and maximizing their data. Syniti’s cloud-native platform sets new standards in enterprise data management, combining powerful SaaS solutions with deep domain expertise. Designed for agility and scale, our technology helps customers accelerate digital transformation, drive innovation, and make confident decisions with trusted data. Every product enhancement is built to solve real business challenges—empowering organizations to unlock value from their data faster and more effectively. THE ROLE The Lead Engineer is responsible for the successful installation, configuration, and technical leadership of Syniti software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of Syniti's data migration and data quality tools, as well as the ability to guide and mentor a technical team through complex data projects. The Technical Lead will work closely with project managers, business analysts, and client stakeholders to ensure that Syniti solutions are implemented effectively and efficiently. WHAT YOU WILL DO 1. Installation and Configuration: · Lead the installation and configuration of Syniti software solutions, ensuring alignment with project requirements and technical specifications. · Collaborate with IT teams to prepare the environment for Syniti solution deployment, including hardware and software prerequisites. 2. Technical Leadership: · Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the project team, ensuring best practices in data migration and data quality are followed. · Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures. 3. Project Management Support: · Work closely with project managers to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables. · Assist in the development of project plans and schedules, ensuring technical tasks are accurately represented. 4. Stakeholder Engagement: · Engage with client stakeholders to understand their business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. · Conduct technical workshops and presentations to demonstrate Syniti solution capabilities and project progress. 5. Continuous Improvement: · Stay updated with the latest Syniti product releases and enhancements, incorporating new features into project solutions where applicable. · Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction. WHAT IT TAKES · 5+ Years of experience in IT Services Delivery, with strong emphasis on server configuration, support, and troubleshooting. · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. · Familiarity with data integration tools and techniques. · Advanced experience with SQL Server, SAP HANA, and/or Postgres database management. · Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. · Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing client relationships. · Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. · Extensive experience with Syniti software solutions, particularly in installation and configuration. · Strong understanding of data migration methodologies and data quality principles. · Certification in Syniti solutions or related technologies. · This position may require travel to client sites for project implementation and support. · The role may involve working outside of standard business hours to meet project deadlines or address critical issues. Be fully aligned with our core values: • Think Big - Be courageous and bold. Aspire to greatness. Relentlessly pursue market innovation. Set the standard by which others follow. Create solutions that have a meaningful impact. Solve the challenges our customers don’t know they have., • Be Curious - Be a lifelong learner. Seek out new ideas to serve customers. Understand our competition and the world. Be permanently dissatisfied with the status quo. Challenge preconceptions. Focus on the future rather than yesterday., • Take Action - Be the first. Don’t wait. Take accountability. Inspire others by doing. Fail fast and learn from mistakes. Make a difference every day., • Stronger Together - Respect, trust and look out for each other. Celebrate diverse perspectives. Listen. Build connections and belonging. Act with integrity. Give back. One Syniti family. WHAT WE OFFER • Trust that you are proficient at what you do. At Syniti, you will find a supportive environment and access to learning tools, but micromanagement is not our thing., • Growth. We are growing rapidly and steadily solving the biggest challenges enterprise companies are faced with today. There was never a better time to join and grow with us. Most importantly, you will have the chance to shape our journey and share in our success story., • Support. We all rely on each other and enable each other to be successful. You won’t stand alone., • Curiosity and genuine interest in you. We all have our different stories, all equally fascinating, with each depicting a different journey, and we want to hear them all., • Recognition. We are the sum of individual achievements, and we always take the time to celebrate them., • An open organisation. Hierarchies are not our thing, and access is something we make sure of across the board. We are a family where everyone is just as important, everyone’s work is seen, and ideas are valued. OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION At Syniti, we’re committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and fair workplace where everyone belongs and thrives. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger — and we value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and voices each person brings to our team. We welcome applicants based on their skills and potential, and we’re dedicated to ensuring equal opportunities for all, regardless of personal background. If you need accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know — we’re here to support you.

SUMMARY: We're looking for self-motivated individuals to join our dedicated team of Service Engineers in the UK to provide the highest level of client service! The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for visiting customer sites to install, troubleshoot and maintain Cytek instruments and equipment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Core responsibilities for this position include: • Installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, upgrading and repair of flow cytometers and Cytek products with proficiency in a timely manner., • Professionally managing technical needs of customers while delivering service excellence., • Maintaining a regular return visit frequency, keeping complete and accurate written and oral records of practical examinations., • Identifying customer needs and contributing to improvements in Cytek products., • Managing the daily schedule to ensure appropriate priority is placed upon urgent customer needs, while setting customer expectations for issues of less urgency., • Connecting with customers in a timely manner during business hours. Professionally communicating technical information to them via telephone technical support, service visit scheduling, product problem information gathering, fault isolation, corrective action, and site visit closure with high quality and efficiency., • Completing all business related transactions to include Field Service Reports, Instrument Qualification Reports, Parts Return Tags, etc. in a timely manner (usually within 48 hours) with high accuracy., • Managing personal service spare parts inventory to ensure accuracy on a regular basis., • Demonstrating the ability to quickly learn new technologies and develop skills in troubleshooting intra-connected complex systems., • Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, and/or other technical degree, military training or experience, • 2-years experience troubleshooting and repairing Life Science equipment and/or integrated systems (software, optics, fluidics, electronics, etc.), • Work experience with the repair or service of electrical or mechanical equipment is highly preferred., • Previous experience in Flow Cytometry Repair is a plus, but not required, • Have a basic understanding of biology as it relates to flow cytometry, • Professional level English is a must – other European languages preferred., • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • This is a full-time position, with evening and weekend work required as job duties demand, • This job entails a high volume of traveling – up to 75% of the time. Individual should be able to travel on commercial airlines, train, rental/leased car to fulfill job duties, • Individual should be able to lift 12-15kgs with ease, and be able to work in a standing position for 4 hours at a time. WHO WE ARE: At Cytek Biosciences, we are “Reimagining Cell Analysis to Fuel Scientific Discovery.” Our teams are on a mission to advance cancer and cell biology research using a powerful cell analysis technique called full spectrum flow cytometry. We are committed to providing powerful solutions that enable scientists to obtain deep biological insights rapidly and efficiently through high quality, high parametric datasets. Inclusion and diversity are core values at Cytek, and we place a high value on the unique perspectives and ideas that they foster. The Cytek team represents many diverse cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints. We seek to maintain high ethical standards and a culture that values honesty, integrity, and transparency in all that we do. We are committed to our employees and to the communities we serve worldwide. Cytek solutions are used in many of the world’s most renowned pharmaceutical, academic and research institutions. We are a growing company that is always looking for energetic, educated professionals. Expand your possibilities professionally and personally, and join our team as we satisfy long unmet needs in fields of research and medical discovery! 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Engineering Manager / Team Lead (Python Italian Speaking) Remote UK to £90,000 Do you have strong leadership skills combined with a Python software development background and fluent Italian language skills? You could be progressing your career in a senior, impactful Engineering Manager role as part of a friendly and supportive international team at a growing and hugely successful European car insurance tech company as they expand their UK presence; their platform enables an insurance quote to be made to the consumer within 60 seconds, using just 4 clicks. Your role: As an Engineering Manager you will head-up a small, cross functional team and be responsible for the delivery and technical quality of all features and applications in that area as well as the teams' personal development. You'll guide the definition of the technical roadmap, ensuring that the system complies with software engineering standards for maintainability, reliability, scalability and security; supporting the team to ensure they can deliver on time, managing resources and removing blockers as well as providing training and career development paths to drive continuous improvement. Location / WFH: The company is a big advocate of flexible working and prides itself on DEI; you can work from home anywhere in the UK; you can also work at times that suit you. About you: • You have a strong software engineering background with Python on AWS, data centric development, • You are a technical leader, able to create a culture of software engineering excellence, • You're able to conduct code reviews and provide coaching and mentoring, • You have effective communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence others and explain complex technical information, • You are delivery focused and have experience of managing technical projects, • You have commercial acumen, • You have fluent Italian and English language skills, • You are degree educated in a technical or scientific discipline, Computer Science preferred What's in it for you: • Up to £90,000 salary, • Flexible / remote working including flexible working hours, • Ability to work 30 days from any EU country, • Diverse, inclusive team environment with a range of support networks (e.g. LGBTIQA+, Women's Networking group) Apply now to find out more about this Engineering Manager / Team Lead (Python) opportunity.

Machine Learning Research Engineer - LLM post-training/mid-training Our team is partnered with a materials discovery stealth venture based in San Francisco and London, led by former Oxford and Isomorphic Labs leaders in AI and experimental science. The team is pioneering large-scale language models that reason, adapt, and accelerate discovery workflows. They are combining experimental validation, synthetic data generation, and scalable infrastructure to push the boundaries of autonomous research. This is a rare chance to be part of the founding team, shaping technical direction and building systems that redefine how science is done. The Role • You will design and implement novel approaches for model adaptation and reasoning, exploring techniques that improve generalization, controllability, and scientific understanding., • This includes mid-training strategies, post-training alignment, and inference-time optimization for complex workflows., • You'll also develop new reasoning paradigms such as retrieval-augmented and tool-augmented approaches and build robust evaluation frameworks for applied scientific contexts. Qualifications: • PhD. or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a closely related discipline, • Practical experience working with LLM training pipelines, including pre-training, mid-training, or post-training stages, • Strong grasp of transformer architectures, optimization techniques, and representation learning principles, • Proficiency in Python and familiarity with major ML frameworks such as PyTorch, DeepSpeed, or JAX, • Knowledge of alignment and reasoning strategies, including in-context learning, chain-of-thought, tool integration, or retrieval-augmented approaches, • Ability to combine innovative research thinking with pragmatic engineering to deliver scalable, high-performance systems

Join us as a Head of Schools: Empower Futures! Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it's a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional? Well at Progress Schools, that's just the approach we take. Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics-enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too. Your work-life balance matters. That's why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible. And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools. But that's not all, we also offer... Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague! Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave. Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually. Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards. Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent. Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review. Who are we looking for from you? Engagement Skills: Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage learners, supporting them in achieving their ambitions. Able to bring fresh ideas, creativity, and proactive leadership to both the classroom and wider school environment. Emotional Support: Passionate about making a tangible, positive difference in the lives of young people-particularly those requiring additional support. Academic Background: Degree in a relevant subject area is essential. Core Teaching Qualifications: QTS or QTLS (or an overseas equivalent) is required. NPQH or working towards it is desirable. Experience: Proven leadership experience in an educational setting (Head of Department, SLT, or Headteacher level), ideally within an alternative provision or similar setting. Experience managing staff teams and small school cohorts is essential. Teaching Subjects: Strong understanding and oversight of core subject delivery (English, Maths, Science), with a track record of improving teaching and learning outcomes. Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the alternative provision landscape, school compliance requirements, and Independent School Standards. Familiarity with working with learners with SEN and additional needs is key. Problem-Solving: Proactive in addressing challenges and implementing effective solutions to enhance pupil outcomes and operational efficiency. Communication: Strong interpersonal and professional communication skills with staff, learners, and external stakeholders. Promotion of Values: A clear commitment to upholding and promoting safeguarding, equality, diversity, wellbeing, and British values within the school community. Time Management: Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance leadership responsibilities, staff development, curriculum oversight, and regulatory compliance. About the School: Progress Schools is part of The Progress Group, the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools. At Progress Schools - Stockport we support approximately 20 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment, specifically for those who will reintegrate back into a mainstream setting. The school consists of a core team of four teachers, and four support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with a number of schools across our group. Please click here to view the Job Description. How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application with a brief note about your training philosophy by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing Let's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #HeadOfSchoolWanted Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs. Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information. Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role. TPBN1_UKTJ

About The Role Job level: 10 Were looking for a Lead Data Engineer to join our Data Engineering and Analytics practice. In this role, you will: Lead the design, development, management and optimisation of data pipelines to ensure efficient data flows, recognising and sharing opportunities to reuse data flows where possible. Coordinate teams and set best practices and standards when it comes to data engineering principles. Champion data engineering across projects and clients. Responsibilities Lead by example, holding responsibilities for team culture, and how projects deliver the most impact and value to our clients. Be accountable for the strategic direction, delivery and growth of our work. Lead teams, strands of work and outcomes, owning commercial responsibilities. Hold and manage uncertainty and ambiguity on behalf of clients and our teams. Ensure teams and projects are inclusive through how you lead and manage others. Effectively own and hold the story of our work, ensuring we measure progress against client goals and our DT missions. Work with our teams to influence and own how we deliver more value to clients, working with time and budget constraints. Strategically plan the overall project and apply methods and approaches. Demonstrably share work with wider audiences. Elevate ideas through how you write, speak and present. Dimensions Headcount : Typically leads a multidisciplinary team or multiple workstreams (team size 515) Resource complexity: Provides leadership across multiple workstreams or technical domains within a project or programme. Responsible for delivery coordination, prioritisation, and quality, often overseeing more junior leads or specialists. Problem-solving responsibility : Solves highly complex problems, balancing technical, user, business, and operational needs. Applies expert judgement to make decisions, manage risks, and guide teams through ambiguity. Change management requirements: Leads or co-leads significant change initiatives. Responsible for managing stakeholder expectations, supporting adoption, and embedding sustainable ways of working. Internal/External interactions: Acts as a trusted partner to client and internal stakeholders at multiple levels. Leads workshops, presentations, and stakeholder engagement to ensure buy-in, alignment, and delivery clarity. Strategic timeframe working towards: Works across mid- to long-term delivery cycles (612 months), ensuring that near-term work supports broader programme and client objectives. About You Professional knowledge and experience Essential Proven experience in data engineering, data integration and data modelling Expertise with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) Expertise with modern cloud data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Fabric, Databricks) Expertise with multiple data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI) Deep understanding of data wareho using concepts, ETL/ELT pipelines and dimensional modelling Proficiency in advanced programming languages (Python/PySpark, SQL) Experience in data pipeline orchestration (e.g. Airflow, Data Factory) Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices (Git, Azure DevOps etc) Ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Proven experience in delivery of complex projects in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines Desirable Advanced knowledge of data governance, data standards and best practices. Experience in a consultancy environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to client needs. Experience defining and enforcing data engineering standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks Professional certifications in relevant technologies (e.g. Microsoft Azure Data Engineer, AWS Data Analytics, Databricks Certified Professional Data Engineer) Skills Data Development Process Design, build and test data products that are complex or large scale Build and lead teams to complete data integration services integration and reusable pipelines that meet performance, quality and scalability standards Collaborate with architects to align solutions with enterprise data strategy and target architectures Data Engineering and Manipulation Work with data analysts, engineers and data science and AI specialists to design and deliver products into the organisation effectively. Understand the reasons for cleansing and preparing data before including it in data products and can put reusable processes and checks in place. Access and use a range of architectures (including cloud and on-premise) and data manipulation and transformation tools deployed within the organisation. Optimise data pipelines and queries for performance and cost efficiency in distributed environments Testing (Data) Review requirements and specifications, and define system integration testing conditions for complex data products and support others to do the same Identify and manage issues and risks associated with complex data products and support others to do the same Analyse and report system test activities and results for complex data products and support others to do the same Other Skills Proficiency in developing and maintaining complex data models (conceptual, logical and physical). Strong skills in data governance and metadata management. Experience with data integration design and implementation. Ability to write efficient, maintainable code for large scale data systems. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g. Git, Azure DevOps). Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms. Ability to mentor junior engineers, foster collaboration, and build a high-performing data engineering culture. Behaviours and PACT values Purpose: Be values-driven, recognising that our client's needs are paramount. Approach client engagements with professionalism and creativity, balancing commercial and operational needs. Accountability: Be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders. Lead by example, promoting a culture where quality and client experience are foremost. Craft: B alance multiple priorities while leading high-performing teams. Navigate ambiguity and set the technical direction and approach to support positive outcomes. Togetherness: Collaborate effectively with others across TPXimpact. Build strong relationships with colleagues and clients. About Us People-Powered Transformation We're a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, were creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world. At the heart of TPXimpact, were collaborative and empathetic. Were a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. Thats why we believe in people-powered transformation. Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting. Benefits Include: 30 days holiday + bank holidays 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about Maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave Life assurance Employer pension contribution of 5% Health cash plan Personal learning and development budget Employee Assistance Programme Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan Green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme Financial advice Health assessments About TPXimpact - Digital Transformation We drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities. By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact. Were an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview. TPBN1_UKTJ

This role is part-time, job-sharing between Wednesdays and Fridays, aimed at leading a high-profile finance function with a budget of approximately £15 billion annually. A government department is seeking a Deputy Director for Strategic Finance. This position offers the opportunity to drive financi