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! Location: Hybrid near Oakley Start date: ASAP Work Arrangement: Contract - 12 months with the view to extend Job Description Planet Pharma are working with a global pharmaceutical organisation focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative medicines that improve health outcomes for people around the world. The company specialises in areas such as diabetes, obesity, neuroscience, oncology and immunology, and is known for combining scientific research with large‑scale manufacturing and patient‑centred solutions. With a long history in the industry, it is recognised for its strong ethical standards, commitment to innovation and emphasis on improving the lives of patients through advanced therapies and medical breakthroughs. Role Purpose The Virtual B2B Associate serves as the first point of contact for inbound customer requests within the obesity private market. Acting as a customer triage function, the role manages enquiries received through multiple channels, including field teams, email, web, phone and events, assesses and prioritises them based on customer needs and potential, and either resolves them directly or routes them to the appropriate internal teams or approved digital resources. By applying a structured triage framework, this role ensures customer demand is handled efficiently, enabling high‑touch support to be focused on priority accounts and ensuring a consistent, professional and compliant customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Customer Intake & Qualification • Serve as the initial contact point for inbound customer enquiries across all channels., • Conduct structured discovery discussions to understand:, • The customer’s service model and care offering, • Business size, scale and growth potential, • The urgency, type and complexity of support required, • Apply a defined triage and prioritisation framework to segment requests objectively., • Initiate digital engagement journeys and provide input to brand teams on customer needs and interactions. Triage & Routing • Address straightforward enquiries related to on‑label, clinical aspects of the product using approved materials., • Route priority accounts and complex requests to the appropriate internal teams (e.g., brand teams, B2B specialists, medical information, MSLs, or digital‑only pathways)., • Direct non‑priority or repeatable enquiries to approved digital content and self‑service resources., • Provide clear, concise handover notes to ensure efficient follow‑up by internal stakeholders. Customer Experience & Governance • Deliver a professional, consistent and compliant customer experience across all touchpoints., • Ensure all shared information aligns with the latest approved materials., • Accurately document interactions, decisions and outcomes in relevant tracking tools or CRM systems., • Maintain strict adherence to internal policies, compliance requirements and ethical standards Requirements: • Experience in a Pharmaceutical Sales representative role and obtained ABPI Certification (Advanced Professional Programme for Industry Personnel), • Familiarity with ABPI Code of Practice or similar compliance frameworks., • Experience in a customer‑facing, triage, coordination, or operational role (healthcare, pharmaceutical, or regulated environments preferred)., • Strong communication and listening skills, with the ability to conduct structured discovery conversations. Desired: • Knowledge or experience in Diabetes, Obesity, or related therapy areas., • Experience supporting brand or marketing activities in a regulated environment., • Experience with promotional materials approval systems, such as Veeva PromoMats If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help! About Planet Pharma Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for a Project Manager to join our successful hire team in Peterborough , travelling covering the East midlands Region and East Anglia, covering projects across the region. Your skills as a Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification, to budget and to the satisfaction of the customer, contributing to our continued business growth. • Annual Salary up to £54,000 depending on experience, • Annual on target bonus of 10%, • Role based: Peterborough Office - Covering the East midlands Region and East Anglia – You must live in the region., • Permanent, • Company car, • Eligible to join Private Medical Scheme, • Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year., • Full UK driving licence, due to regional travel requirements., • Take full project management responsibility for allocated projects, ensuring safe delivery on time, to specification, to budget and to customer satisfaction., • Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver project objectives., • Maintain or improve project margins and positive cash flow through effective planning and budget management and compliance with company project delivery processes., • Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, maintaining an up-to-date risk register., • Support bid and pre-construction activity as required, contributing project delivery expertise., • Ensure contractual obligations are consistently met., • Produce reports and updates for stakeholders, including analysis of progress against programme, costs and key milestones, • Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience., • Project management qualification, or equivalent experience., • Proven experience in managing projects with demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate project teams., • People Management experience, • Strong knowledge of financial control in project delivery, cost management, and negotiating terms and settlement of final accounts., • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve issues during project delivery., • Ability to produce clear and accurate reports and analysis for stakeholders., • Strong awareness of Health & Safety, with confidence to challenge or raise concerns on site., • Confidence working on active CDM construction sites (the role is not purely office based)., • Comfortable working around heavy plant and logistics, including cranes, HIABs, and abnormal load lorries., • Experience coordinating subcontractors and site activities., • Ability to review drawings, and manage installation sequences. NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled. • Contributory pension including life insurance benefit, • A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, • Cycle to Work Scheme, • Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!), • Learning & development opportunities and resources, • Opportunity for career progression, • A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

VolkerLaser repairs, strengthens and waterproofs concrete and steel structures, offering a tailored package of specialist works to clients across the UK. Our structural solutions include bridge deck waterproofing, expansion joints, concrete repair and cathodic protection works, steel repair and strengthening work, carbon fibre and temporary works, jacking and bearing replacement. We also provide specialist lightweight decking and access solutions, as well as being specialists in long bridge and cable refurbishment. Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application. We are seeking an experienced and highly driven Coatings Site Manager to join our Industrial Coatings division. This role is critical in delivering high-quality coatings projects across the UK so candidate must be prepared to lodge away when required. The chosen site manager will be tasked with ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with customer and industry specifications. Key Responsibilities • Manage day-to-day operations on industrial coatings sites, ensuring work is delivered to programme and specification., • Lead, coordinate, and motivate site teams, providing clear direction and maintaining high standards of workmanship., • Ensure surface preparation meets required standards, including abrasive blasting to SA2-SA3 and mechanical preparation to ST2-ST3., • Ensure compliance with industry specifications such as SHW5000, SHW1900, and Network Rail M24., • Conduct inspections and identify coating defects including laminations, runs, drips, and blistering., • Maintain all site records, quality documentation, and ensure accurate reporting., • Promote and uphold a strong health & safety culture., • Liaise with clients and project managers to ensure customer satisfaction., • Minimum 5 years' experience in industrial coatings with supervisory experience., • Previous experience working on Bridge projects, • Strong technical knowledge of blasting, coatings application, and specifications., • Candidates must possess relevant industry training and accreditations, • Strong awareness of health & safety legislation., • Excellent communication and leadership skills., • Full UK driving license as there is a requirement to travel and lodge away where needed for this position., • SMSTS Why work with us? VolkerLaser is under the umbrella of VolkerWessels UK which is a multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across the civil engineering and construction sectors including rail, highways, airport, marine, energy, water, and environmental infrastructure. By utilising the specialist skills of each business unit within VolkerWessels UK, VolkerLaser are able to ensure our staff provide unrivalled resources and expertise to our clients. We offer competitive rewards and benefits, recognising the value we place on our employees. We offer a range of benefits, including: • Competitive salary, • Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday, • Option to buy additional annual leave, • Private medical care, • Pension, • Life Assurance, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts, • Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training, • Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits, • Employee Assistance programme, • Mental health, physical health, and financial support We believe in pushing boundaries in the pursuit of fairness, inclusion and respect. So, our teams can be comfortable that, whatever their background, VolkerWessels UK is a place where they can be themselves and thrive. xrnqpay If you need support with your application, please contact us at Additional information Note for Recruitment Agencies: Our preference is to hire directly, and we will reach out to our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) agencies if this particular role qualifies for release. We kindly request that you refrain from sending speculative CVs. In the event of speculative CV submissions, no fees will be applicable, and we kindly ask that all inquiries to be directed VolkerWessels UK is committed to maintaining healthy, safe and productive working conditions for its entire staff and therefore a drugs & alcohol screening is mandatory for all.

QA Engineer | £38,000 – £45,000 | Remote/Bedford | EdTech Join a well-established EdTech company building engaging maths-based learning products used by millions of children worldwide. We’re looking for a QA Engineer to become the first dedicated quality hire, helping shape how testing is done across a growing product suite. This is a hands-on role where you’ll spend most of your time testing features, exploring functionality, and ensuring releases are robust and reliable for end users. What You’ll Do • Perform manual and exploratory testing across new features and bug fixes • Verify features meet requirements before release • Identify, reproduce and document bugs clearly using tools like Sentry and Asana • Run regression testing across high-risk areas of the platform • Work closely with developers, product managers and designers to ensure quality throughout development • Build and maintain automated end-to-end tests (Playwright) for key user journeys • Contribute to existing test frameworks (Jest, Vitest, Jasmine) • Help developers improve their own testing through collaboration, pairing and feedback • Support test planning by identifying edge cases and improving testability early • Participate in team ceremonies (standups, planning, reviews) with a focus on quality What We’re Looking For • 3+ years’ experience in QA, Test Engineering or similar • Strong manual and exploratory testing skills • Experience writing automated tests (Jest, Playwright, Cypress or similar) • Comfortable testing modern web applications (Angular, React or similar) • Familiarity with APIs and backend services • Good grasp of the software development lifecycle • Clear communicator who can document and explain issues effectively • Comfortable working embedded within a cross-functional team Nice to Have • Experience testing high-traffic or large-scale applications • Familiarity with MySQL or database-level validation • Experience with Sentry or similar monitoring tools • Exposure to Docker or containerised environments • Background in EdTech or mission-driven organisations • Experience working in smaller teams with broad responsibilities Tech Stack Angular, React, Node.js (Nest.js), PHP (Yii), MySQL, Redis, Playwright, Jest, Vitest, Jasmine, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Sentry, Grafana, CI/CD pipelines Benefits • £38,000 – £45,000 salary • Remote working with occasional trips to Bedford office • Pension • Gym membership or private health insurance • Free mental health support