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Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. Were looking for a Senior Test Engineer with a strong non-metallic materials engineering background, to join our materials and test team to support the production and development of next generation composite aero structures, ice protection and transparency products. The role as a Senior Test Engineer you will lead a small engineering team, supporting testing for production, research, qualification and validation of new and existing products. You shall technically support the Mechanical Test Lab, with queries, issue resolution and Material Review Board (MRB) decisions. The role will manage sustainment testing, goods in testing and develop the capability of the equipment and team within the function. There will be occasional overnight travel required to support external testing. You will also support the work of the business to establish safe working practices and necessary level of documentation. You will be involved with projects from the planning / assembly / instrumentation / commissioning phase though to successfully performing and reporting the test. You will also be responsible for providing specialist support to existing programmes within your field of expertise, helping to resolve manufacturing issues and supporting continuous improvement efforts. You will have a proven track record of leading and delivering technical work, with strong communication skills being confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical audiences. Core operational hours at our Luton site are: 07:30 - 16:30 Monday to Thursday & 07:30 - 12:30 Friday. Job Responsibilities Lead small engineering team, being responsible for day to day management of the Mechanical Test Lab Writing of test plans and reports Facility management, safety and 5S deployment Prepare, run and report out tests to customers, including tooling and hardware design and acquisition Drive operational improvements, including equipment and Capex proposals Lead technical decisions on test results and MRB queries. Manage material re-life and obsolescence testing Internal & external technical relationships with customers and suppliers Contribute to stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Active in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's development roadmap and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities and contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Management of area risk assessments to ensure everyone is able to work in a safe and responsible manner Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'great place to work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant, accredited Engineering /Physics / Materials based degree Knowledge and experience of non-metallic material science, characterisation and testing techniques. Ability to lead a team within a testing environment Accommodating to short notice change in work priorities Good interpersonal and communication skills Logical and methodical approach to problem-solving. Strong self-starter, enthusiastic, results-driven, customer focused, and consistently delivers to high standards. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Ability to plan work through formal project management processes, including scheduling and budgeting and lead a team to ensure successful delivery of required outcomes. You will have an awareness of industry certification requirements. As Senior Test Engineer you'll have a broad interest in Aerospace engineering with a high level of understanding in non-metallic material technologies & testing and characterisation techniques. You should want to develop and lead people in a technical environment and able to adapt to changing priorities to meet business priorities handling multiple enquires at once. Technical experience of working or managing within a laboratory environment would be required to be able to effectively lead a team of highly skilled engineers. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including operations and other business functions. The successful candidate should be adaptable in their approach to work, and be willing to understudy other team members in their areas of expertise to ensure business testing priorities are met. As a Senior Test Engineer, the candidate will be naturally curious and seek to increase/deepen their own technical knowledge through study, collaborative working, hypothesis testing and experimentation. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. The position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience The opportunity to earn up to 15% bonus Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount 50% off local travel card Free airport Dart Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? TPBN1_UKTJ

At Travelbag, we make travel a piece of cake. Our knowledgeable experts live and breathe holidays, so theyre always on hand with tips and advice, to help our customers discover somewhere new. Whether they want a relaxing week away or a month-long adventure, weve got it covered. Were owned by dnata Travel, part of the Emirates Group. We are looking for a Sales Manager to lead our Harpenden team. In this role you will be responsible for the overall financial and sales performance of your store. This is very much a hands-on role for someone with a lead from the front approach. You will work closely with your regional manager and with the wider Travelbag management team to deliver sales results whilst championing the Travelbag brand. Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous travel industry experience who is an inspirational leader and engages with their team to achieve results. You should have strong commercial awareness and financial management experience alongside excellent people management skills. We are also be interested in applications from anyone looking for the next step in their career Job Accountabilities: Overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of your shop; leading, developing and motivating your team Maximise revenue from a strong sales and customer service focus Deliver the agreed levels of service and quality ensuring targets and goals are achieved Direct and manage your shop within agreed operational and financial budgets. Actively reduce cost base to a minimum operational level to maximise revenue opportunities Work in partnership with the post-sales teams to ensure a high-quality end-to-end service to our customers Pre-empt any caveats and barriers to success by on-going analysis of operations, taking appropriate action to resolve issues Co-ordinate with the wider management team to manage and plan available resource for the provision of call flow Engage with marketing and other sales departments to drive enquiries through increased footfall, local events, improved end-to-end customer experience and championing individual staff knowledge and experience Propose plans for localised revenue generation, including targets, costs and resource management and ongoing performance analysis Contribute to and attend brand events To be considered for this role, we need you to have the following skills and experience: Extensive experience of working at a strategic level in an inbound travel sales environment either call centre or retail Sound operational management experience A thorough understanding of resource optimisation and delivery An excellent team player, with the ability to contribute and challenge, provide leadership and coaching opportunities within the scope of the performance management process Resilient with the ability to overcome challenges to consistently meet and exceed targets Self-motivated and approaches work with a mature and positive attitude The ability to introduce meaningful and stretching KPIs and maintain focus on achievement The ability to create a dynamic and high-performing team through selection, motivation and development Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Excellent influencing skills at a senior management level Results-focused and committed to high personal standards and a desire to achieve We have some fantastic benefits, making us a great place to work: Travel discounts we have a dedicated Staff Travel Team to help you plan your next adventure 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days after 5 full years of service (+ bank holidays) Additional annual leave purchase scheme so you can pursue your love of travel Company pension scheme Life assurance Low-cost health care for you and your family Employee Assistance programme Mental Health First Aiders Ongoing development we have an in-house People Development Team Industry/social events including supplier events, office socials & parties and pop-up shops Cycle to work scheme Long service awards Reward & recognition programme Belong programme - Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that play a crucial role in implementing our DEI strategy Volunteer days one days paid leave each year to volunteer with a registered charity dnata4good supporting the local communities we work, live and thrive in Refer a friend scheme Free eye care tests Free Taste Card membership offering discounts on dining out, movies, attractions, takeaways and online shopping Casual dress code Free tea and coffee, break our area with free Wi-Fi TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings for both civil and defence applications. We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our Transparencies team to support new and existing programmes including Fast jet canopies, Helicopter Windscreens and Flight Deck Windows. This is more than a CAD role, as a Design Engineer you will be responsible for creating and maintaining product definition and ensuring ongoing product performance against requirements. Working across the product lifecycle you will be involved in: New product development activities including requirements management, geometric design, materials selection, specifications, product verification, qualification and certification testing. Product sustaining activities including MRB, customer concession management, manufacturing problem solving, engineering change management and in service technical support to our customers as a part of an Integrated Programme Team. Continuous improvement of products, processes, tools and design handbooks to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance to evolving customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements. This is a full time position of 37 hours per week, offering flexibility with working hours as arranged with the manager. There may be the opportunity to work from home one day a week, dependent on business need. You may be required to undertake occasional ad-hoc travel nationally and internationally, to meet suppliers, customers and visit other GKN Aerospace sites. Job Responsibilities Develop design solutions compliant to customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements within assigned programmes/ projects budget and timescale. Create and maintain design definition documents including drawings, specifications and reports detailing dimensions, materials, manufacturing process requirements and tolerances needed to ensure functional design requirements are met. Understand the qualification process of products and prepare compliance documentation to internal, customer, and regulatory requirements where applicable. Represent Design Engineering function in Integrated Program Teams (IPT) and Material Review Board (MRB). Identify and resolve product non-compliances with drawing, specifications, or standards. Provide technical support by implementing solutions to address non-conforming products. Create supporting documents such as permits, concessions, rework schemes etc. Support internal and external technical reviews including formal gate reviews by creation and preparation of technical data and presentations of product design. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Take an active role in team engagement surveys, activities and in creating a personal development plan supported by your line manager Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical or any relevant Engineering field Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to create clear, concise and accurate technical content. Logical and methodical approach to task planning and be able to demonstrate an evidence-based approach to decision making and problem solving. Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Working knowledge of MS Office suite. Desirable: Previous experience in Aerospace sector Experience of Configuration Control & Change Management Awareness of Aerospace certification requirements. Experience of using CAD software, preferably CATIA V5. Experience of using SAP You should have an understanding of the product development lifecycle, design practices and manufacturing methods. This is a hands on role, and the work will entail a high level of collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations as part of an integrated programme team to ensure both technical and programme objectives are met. You should be adaptable in your approach to work, and be willing to understudy other team members in their areas of responsibility to ensure overall department objectives are met. As a Design Engineer, you will be naturally detail oriented and appreciate the need for procedural compliance to meet both regulatory requirements and maintain product safety. Your proactive nature will enable you to understand and adapt to new technology areas quickly. Your good communication skills shall enable you to confidently engage with a wide variety of internal stakeholders. You should seek to increase/deepen own technical knowledge through study, training, collaborative working and continual professional development. Please note: Some GKN Aerospace programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain Nationalities, as such part of the application process you are asked to declare. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount 50% off local travel card Free airport Dart Free airport parking Discount with a local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. The areas of activity cover but is not limited to: Electro-thermal systems and Electro-mechanical systems, Specialist materials and coating systems, Embedded and structural composites, Aircraft transparencies, Icing modelling and analysis, Sensing and data acquisition, Electrical and software control systems and digital engineering / manufacturing. We are seeking a Research Engineer to develop and mature manufacturing process technology to enable low cost, high rate and high-yield manufacturing of aircraft structures with embedded ice protection capability, with a focus on automation and digitalisation to drive innovation and manufacturing excellence. As this is a research role , we are looking for an innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of conventional engineering in terms of the design and integration of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes whilst appreciating aerospace certification requirements. Youll be comfortable travelling within the UK when needed, with occasional opportunities for international travel depending on programme demands. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s). Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s). Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required. Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant professional qualification such as HNC/HND/ Degree in engineering (e.g. Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques. Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches. Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving. A logical and methodical approach to task planning. Good report writing and presentation skills, able to support and present at internal and external technical and project review meetings. You will be developing your own network and you will have a general awareness of key companies and key individuals who operate in the wider aerospace technology and engineering field. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Experience of working with and configuring PLCs (Siemens) Experience of working with and configuring SCADA systems. Proficient in operating and configuring industrial equipment, in particular ABB robotic systems including the use of Robot Studio software. As Research Engineer you should have a broad engineering knowledge and be an innovative thinker, being able to apply and combine engineering concepts from a number of disciplines including Manufacturing process selection, Industrial process control, Robotics, Digital engineering (data capture and analytics) and have an appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles to be able to deliver cutting edge manufacturing solutions for the next generation of ice protection systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in equipment procurement, including Capex generation, equipment specification, supplier management, commissioning and buy-off. They will also bring working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAPparticularly MSA, PFMEA and SPCalong with a general understanding of aerospace product certification and qualification requirements. As a Research Engineer , you will bring an adaptable approach to your work and be comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different areas of expertise to achieve project objectives. You will be naturally curious, proactively deepening your technical knowledge through study, experimentation, hypothesis testing and cross-functional collaboration.Your proactive mindset will enable you to quickly understand and adapt to new technology areas, while your strong communication skills will allow you to confidently engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders. This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. TPBN1_UKTJ

Personal Shopping Leadership: Lead the global Personal Shopping (UK, US, APAC, MENA), defining strategy, managing performance, budgets, and incentives, and ensuring best-in-class client experiences. GLOBAL HEAD OF PERSONAL SHOPPING & CLIENT RELATIONS, MR PORTER. MR PORTER creates unique experiences

A luxury retail brand in Greater London is seeking a Private Client Manager to nurture relationships with high-net-worth clients and enhance their shopping experience.

A luxury menswear retailer is seeking a Global Head of Personal Shopping & Client Relations to enhance client engagements and lead a global team across UK, US, APAC, and MENA regions. Responsibilities include crafting personalized luxury experiences for clients, overseeing retention strategies, and