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• About the Role, • Our ___ seek an experienced and practicing Senior Scientist / Engineer. You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the ______, and are currently developing ___ that will underpin Digital Infrastructure in the UK. This will address the risks associated with our dependency on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (such as GPS) that are vulnerable to both natural and intentional interference. As Senior Scientist / Engineer, you will join a multi-disciplinary team of Scientists and Engineers in ___ to develop novel Time and Frequency systems within the UK. You'll enjoy a pivotal role in creating robust systems for time and frequency measurement, based on Atomic Clocks located at several UK sites. Additionally, this role offers exciting opportunities to participate in other timing-related projects (e.g. with the European Space Agency). Key responsibilities: • Leading a team of Scientists and Engineers to deliver high-quality project outputs to time, quality and cost, • Design and implementation of hardware / software for state-of-the-art Time and Frequency measurement, systems including atomic clocks, • Collaborating with subject matter experts worldwide, to develop novel solutions, • Liaising with internal / external stakeholders to determine needs and tailor expert solutions, • Attendance of international conferences to keep abreast of the latest developments, • About You, • Reporting to a Principal Scientist, you’ll enjoy a pivotal role in the design of UK Digital Infrastructure that pushes the boundaries of measurement accuracy for the UK’s new resilient Time Scale. Essential: • Experience in Time and Frequency measurement/Time scales, • A postgraduate degree or equivalent experience in physics, astronomy or a relevant field of engineering; such as satellite navigation systems (GNSS), SATCOM, communications or systems engineering., • Software experience in scientific/engineering application (i.e. Python, LabVIEW or MATLAB)., • Team management Advantageous: • Postgraduate experience in software development (such as Python, LabVIEW or MATLAB), • Professional experience within an R&D or engineering environment, • Familiarity with using and interfacing electronic equipment with computers, and an interest in lab work, • Knowledge and experience of SATCOM, optical fibre, and GNSS-based systems, • Experience in atmospheric propagation of radio / microwave signals or Space Science systems We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. However, to work in this role in the Time & Frequency department, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical. About Us The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our ___ page. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of ___. Our ___ are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please ___

• About the Role, • Our ___ are seeking an experienced and practicing Senior Software Engineer with proven expertise in DevOps automation and container orchestration. You will be joining our team at an exciting time - we maintain the UK’s National Time Scale, UTC (NPL), and are currently developing a ___ that will underpin our Critical National Infrastructure. This will address the risks associated with our dependency on global navigation satellite systems (such as GPS) that are vulnerable to both natural and intentional interference. You’ll work closely with the Product Manager(s) and Delivery Manager(s) to align product and business requirements, develop proposals, and balance tech debt to deliver product functionality. Key responsibilities: • Oversee software release management – automated deployment to multiple on-prem and cloud environments, • Develop scripts to automate DevOps functions, • Manage all content going live, • About You, • Reporting to a Programme Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the design of critical UK infrastructure that pushes the boundaries of measurement accuracy for the UK’s new resilient Time Scale. To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills, experience, and qualifications: • Proven and recent experience in the delivery of DevOps solutions, • Team leadership, • Risk assessment and management, • Security mindset, • Clear communicator Essential technical skills: • Automation – Packer, Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD practices, developing pipelines, • Unix system administration, • Cloud platform administration, • Docker, container orchestration, • Python and shell scripting, • Professional software development experience It is also desirable if you have interest in Physics, measurements, and communications, for example: • Time and frequency measurement and time scale steering, • Real-time monitoring and control of electronic hardware, • Satellite communication, optical fibre and GNSS-based systems We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. However, to work in this role in the Time & Frequency department, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical About Us The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here - ___NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome. More about this on our ___ page. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of ___. ___ are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please ___[Internally, this role is known as "Senior Software Engineer"]

About Bp bp is a global company that offers a world of opportunities for professionals as well as those starting out in their career. We’re guided by our purpose and ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and help the world get there too. What does this mean for you? It means you can expect purposeful work, world-class training and the flexibility to realize your full potential. Not to mention the chance to join a company committed to delivering more sustainable energy for all. Ready to crack on? Your perfect job match awaits. About Digital bp has a bold transformation agenda as it seeks to provide secure, affordable, lower carbon energy. Digital lies at the heart of this transformation and bp is looking to recruit digital talent to help solve the most complex problems of the future. The One Digital early careers programme provides a range of foundational career experiences and a gateway to an exciting and rewarding digital career. Early Careers Experience At Bp Our digital apprenticeship programs are 2 years long. During this time, you’ll work on different projects alongside learning day to day operations, to become a rounded professional. Alongside your formal apprenticeship, you’ll also complete our Elevate training programme which provides a framework of ‘non-technical’ skills to support building personal effectiveness, helping you to grow both personally and professionally. Throughout the program you’ll have a dedicated support network to provide guidance on the program and advice on career development. You’ll also be a key part of the bp early careers community, with events, socials and the opportunity to network with other early careers from across bp. Role And Responsibilities • Work closely with technology experts that provide bp with critical IT services. You will learn from these experts to build your own capabilities in site/software reliability principles and IT operational support techniques., • Grow your skills through exposure to different service areas and bring these transferable skills to support the business in leveraging the capabilities of our technology solutions., • Help turn our net zero ambitions into reality., • Improve our customer experience., • Contribute to the delivery of services from internal squads and external providers to ensure business performance is in line with agreed Service Level Objectives (SLOs), business outcomes, and levels of risk and resilience., • Ensure operational integrity and operational compliance with appropriate regulatory and internal standards., • Work with DevOps based models as well as traditional outcome-based services and you will develop skills in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify and resolve customer pain points, inefficiencies, and blockers to delivery., • Provide tactical advice, training and support on core technology applications (both hardware and software) enabling the delivery of application-based products and services., • Assist with the planning of IT application and infrastructure change projects, implementing, testing and rolling out software and hardware relating to these change projects., • Interact with senior stakeholders directly, both internally and externally, and as part of both the ‘front of house’ external client/customer facing team and the ‘back of house’ internal delivery team alongside, for example, learning and development and business information services colleagues., • Be responsible for their own workload and will be expected to problem solve and prioritise independently. They will deliver a ‘first line fix’ service in many cases to both internal colleagues and external clients and customers. They will maintain ownership of issues (vis-a-vis the internal user/external client) even where elements are escalated to subject matter experts. This apprenticeship will be aligned to the following standard: ___ for which the provider may be ___ , however the provider may be subject to change. Requirements To apply, you must be aged 18 or over at the start of the programme in September 2026. If you’re studying A-levels or completing further education, you must be due to complete your qualification/s in 2026 (we’re unable to progress applications for students who will be part way through their studies when the programme starts). You’ll Also Need To Have • A-Level (or equivalent) grade C or above in either Computer Science/IT, Maths or Physics, • GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in English and Maths, • Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered, • Alternative qualifications with significant coding elements may be considered Qualifications should be checked to ensure the requisite points are met ___In addition, under the apprenticeship levy rules, the following applies to all apprentices: • Must be a citizen of an EEA/EU country (including the UK) and have lived in the EEA/EU for the last three years; OR if you are a non- EEA/EU citizen but have permission to live and work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last three years, • Cannot already have a qualification at the same level or higher as the apprenticeship you are applying for, • Cannot be currently undertaking another professional qualification that is Government funded (e.g. another apprenticeship) This programme is designed for school / college leavers and other individuals who do not have a degree. If you have a university degree, please apply to our student and graduate opportunities. Location(s) This role is likely to be based out of the following UK office: bp Sunbury - ICBT (International Centre for Business & Technology), Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7LN Start date 7 September 2026 Other Information Please note the following when applying: • You can only apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year – within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications., • Assessment centres are a key part of the process and will be in person – bp will cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs, in line with the travel policy which will be shared with you. Please ensure you will be available to attend in person., • Accommodation – once confirmed, where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation. Adjustments We Are Keen To Make Our Recruitment Process Accessible To All. If You Require Any Adjustments/accommodations, To Any Stage Of The Recruitment Process, Please Mention This In The Allocated Section On Your Initial Application Form. Someone Will Then Be In Touch To Discuss Or Confirm The Adjustments/accommodations As Appropriate For You. Alternatively, If You Would Like To Discuss Adjustments Before Applying, Please Get In Touch T: +44 1635 584149 E: Reward Starting salary: £22,100 Sign on bonus: £3,000 (One off payment, subject to tax and national insurance) Wellbeing allowance: Claim up to £1,500 each calendar year (subject to tax and national insurance) for products and services that contribute to physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing Flexible benefits: In addition to your base salary, you’ll receive a flexible allowance (currently 20% of your base salary) that you can take as cash or use to buy a range of extra benefits, such as a pension, critical illness, dental care, personal accident and travel insurance, and our cycle to work scheme. Discretionary annual bonus scheme: Details of applicable bonus scheme and rules will be available on joining. Private medical insurance: We’ll pay for private healthcare, and you only pay an income tax charge. bp share plans: You can choose to take part in our share plan and buy bp shares every month.

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. Role: Social Media Manager Location: Kingston, England, United Kingdom (Minimum of 2 days in the office per week) About the role: Working in partnership with the Foods Content, Media and Commerce (CMC) team, the Social Media Manager (midweight level) will take ownership and be the driving force behind and with a focus on Pot Noodle across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X, alongside supporting paid execution across an exciting new brand launching into the UK. You’ll play a key role in supporting across new product launches and developing and growing the communities of our brands through impactful 'social first' content and community management to meet key brand objectives. You’ll be fully owning relationships with the brand manager and stakeholders as the day-to-day touchpoint and be responsible for interrogating and positively challenging asks to come up with the best solutions that are fit for social and platform. You’ll also be the expert they turn to for advice on social ideas and influencer briefs so there’s a lot of opportunity to feed into wider marketing activities and establish yourself as a trusted voice for the brands. What you will be doing: • Working with the Senior Social Media Manager, you will execute the UK social media strategy for Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok and emerging platforms as required for Pot Noodle., • Owning the development of the day-to-day content calendar with an emphasis on strategic forward planning to ensure that content is prepped and scheduled on a quarterly basis., • Owning and running weekly connects with your brand managers to keep up to date with upcoming marketing activities and campaigns to ensure your content calendar is always up to date with the latest developments., • Working closely with and brief internal content creators, designers, external agencies, and influencers to create content for the channels, as well as roll up your sleeves to edit footage into engaging Reels when needed., • Undertaking daily community management, responding to comments, DMs and tagged content while keeping an eye out for usable UGC, gifting opportunities and content inspiration., • Seeking out and championing social partnerships and giveaway with other like-minded brands, flagging opportunities to the brand managers and managing the relationship with the partner directly to bring it to life on social., • Feeding into influencer plans and opportunities presented by the influencer agency of choice, offering up suggestions based on your social expertise and notable interactions you’ve spotted within the communities., • You’ll be responsible for keeping the reporting dashboards for your brands up to date each month, providing ad-hoc snapshot reports to your brand managers that highlight key performance metrics, rich insights and actionable recommendations., • Working alongside the Customer Care team and Corporate Comms, you will be responsible for identifying the type and magnitude of social crises and highlighting social considerations when the wider team is planning a strategic response., • You’ll be responsible for keeping brand managers up to date with the latest social-listening data, collected through native in-app scrolling and trend dashboards, as well as working with a data analyst on social-listening dashboards. In turn, working on the execution of these insights into data-driven ideas., • You’ll have access to the wider OLIVER social team for knowledge sharing and advice along with opportunities to connect with your global social counterparts on a monthly basis. What you need to be great in this role: • 3-4 years of experience directly managing social media channels., • A passion for memes, food and of course, all things social media., • Expertise in managing multiple stakeholders and their requests with a proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage your own time., • Being an ambitious and highly organised individual who’s able to execute work with high attention to detail., • A passion for proactivity and working autonomously to get things over the line, managing approvals as you go., • Native video editing skills for Instagram Reels, TikTok or other video editing tools like CapCut, InShot etc., • Experience with social media publishing and analytics through native platforms. Req ID: 14248 Our values shape everything we do: Be Ambitious to succeed Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work Be always learning and listening to understand Be Results-focused to exceed expectations Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.

This part-time position is home-based and requires some travel across the UK for events.

Contribute to the development of the Science curriculum and participate in departmental planning. A diverse Mixed Comprehensive School in Ealing is seeking a dedicated Science Teacher to join our team on a part-time basis. Our Science department is a collaborative and supportive team.