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Quantity Surveyor – House Builder - Stockport– Permanent – Up to £60,000 salary My client is a private, family-owned property development company based in Cheshire and one of the UKs leading builders of new homes, they are looking for a Quantity Surveyor who will work between Office and Sites in the Northwest Region. Duties to include: • Pre-start meetings for the departments to be briefed on the nature of the scheme and any issues affecting it., • Project manage the working budgets, • New subcontractor meetings to discuss all aspects of their order including programme and issues raised by either party., • Cost to complete reports, • Interim monthly/quarterly valuations, • Payment of subcontractors/suppliers, • Development meetings on site, • Liaison with Site Managers, • Cost feedback to Commercial Director, • Contra-charges (re-charges) against Sub-contractors, • Surveyor Team Meetings, • Close liaison with Development department proving feedback on drawing errors, amends and subcontractor queries Knowledge & Specific Job Skills: • Previous experience in a QS role within Housing/Construction industry, • Relevant qualifications, QS degree or similar, • IT literate, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, COINS, • Clean driving licence

Take Point on the UK’s Most Critical Digital Defence Campaigns. Account Director – Defence Remote Competitive Salary + Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits Package Our client is a recognised leader in data intelligence, AI, and geospatial solutions—powering smarter decision-making across Defence, Government, and major commercial sectors. With award-winning culture, serious growth momentum, and a mission rooted in innovation, this is an opportunity to join a business where your impact will be seen, heard, and valued. After achieving 25% growth last year and continuing to scale rapidly in 2025, they’re looking for a forward-leaning Account Director to spearhead strategic campaigns on major UK Defence programmes—shaping the future of digital transformation within the Ministry of Defence. As Account Director, you’ll take the lead in securing and shaping multi-year programmes at the heart of Defence innovation. This is a campaign-driven, proactive role where you’ll: • Lead high-value capture campaigns across the Defence domain., • Build trusted relationships with senior MOD stakeholders and Defence primes., • Position our client within key delivery consortia and negotiate strategic workshare., • Drive opportunities from early shaping through to proposal leadership and commercial close., • Craft compelling value propositions that showcase cutting-edge capabilities in data, digital transformation, AI/ML, and geospatial solutions., • Influence programme direction and emerging technical requirements at ground level. This isn’t a passive sales role. It’s a chance to shape the UK Defence landscape and directly influence strategic national programmes. You’ll bring: • A proven track record winning strategic MOD programmes., • Deep understanding of Defence procurement frameworks and commercial models., • Experience working with or within major Defence primes., • Senior-level influencing ability and a trusted network across the MO., • Strong analytical, strategic, and communication skills., • Confidence interpreting and articulating complex technical concepts., • A customer-centric mindset, aligning solutions to real operational needs. SC clearance is required (or the ability to obtain it.) What you can expect: Our client is known for its exceptional culture, genuine flexibility, and commitment to employee development. Benefits include: • 25 days’ annual leave plus your birthday off, with buy/sell options, • Private healthcare, • Ongoing training & professional development, • Fitness reimbursement, • Life assurance & competitive pension, • Perkbox subscription, • Flexible working arrangements, • Recognition awards & internal reward schemes, • Volunteer and community engagement opportunities You’ll typically spend two days per month at their HQ, near Gatwick, with travel to customer sites when needed.

Malvern’s core purpose is to provide, with our partners, students from around the world with the opportunities to reach their full potential via access to transformational learning, teaching and support and our mission is to provide international students essential academic and English language skills, cultural experiences and the support they need to thrive in their academic studies, daily life and career development. Our company values are COMMITMENT to, and UNDERSTANDING of, our students, colleagues and partners, FLEXIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND INTEGRITY in our approach, EXCELLENCE in every aspect of our operations. Job title: Regional Sales Manager, Turkey & CIS (ELT) Department: Sales and Marketing ELT Location/Branch: In-region Position reports to: Global Sales Director (ELT) Length of contract: Permanent Main duties • To drive and deliver annual sales plans for each target source market. Working with the Global Sales Director (ELT) and ELT team members, to build the regional market development and recruitment strategy., • Play a central role in development of agent acquisition, onboarding, activation and performance management., • Manage the student lead and application pipeline, influencing demand generation and conversion as necessary to deliver growth. This will include direct engagement with prospective students, as well as managing the relationship and commercial agreements with agents and other partners., • To market and channel development, to include securing agreements with national sponsorship bodies across the region., • Provide regular reports on sales progress and maintain sales forecasts. To provide market intelligence and performance to business stakeholders in order to support strategic developments., • Recruit, onboard, train and coach team members to the highest calibre, meeting and exceeding required standards of performance and accountability., • Collaborate closely with other Regional Directors and Managers, Director of Sales Operations and the Global Sales Director (ELT) in the EFL division to ensure success., • To work with colleagues in the University Partnerships Division of Malvern International enabling the co-ordination of regional activities, cross-promoting and referring business opportunities., • To liaise with Malvern’s Marketing team to bring global marketing plans to regional delivery, and to provide regular feedback on messaging, programme positioning, pricing and campaign performance., • To work with Sales operations, admissions, and agent support teams to ensure that the pipeline is well-managed, follow-up is timely and efficient, all sales processes are followed, and compliance requirements in student recruitment, admissions and enrolment are met at all times., • Liaise with Finance teams ensuring effective management of regional budgets and cost of acquisition, supporting commission payments and fee collection where required., • To support student arrival and engagement at Malvern teaching centres and to ensure the agent network has a strong understanding of how to promote all relevant partnerships and programmes within the portfolio. Person Specification The Regional Sales Manager, Turkey & CIS position requires an enthusiastic and independent individual with significant regional networks and market understanding. They will be a strong student recruitment professional who is able to build relationships with an extensive network of partners across the region. As such, this individual needs to be highly driven and motivated by a desire to impact the business and disrupt the market in order support Malvern Internationals expansion as they embark on their next phase of growth. • A credible and connected individual, they will have significant networks with agents and feeder schools in the region., • This candidate will have the ability to maximise on an existing customer base, building strong lasting relations., • Creative and ambitious, they will be a thought-leader in their approach to differentiating Malvern International against others in their market., • The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, target-driven, and a strong team player with a flexible approach to work. The candidate will be both excited by and comfortable with international travel to accelerate opportunities and will spend approximately 3 months per year travelling (possible that this may be more in the first 12 – 18 months). Person specification E =Essential D =Desirable Statutory requirements Eligibility to live and work in Turkey or CIS. Meet statutory and organisational child-safeguarding requirements (E) Qualifications • Fluent in English (spoken and written) (E), • Fluency in one or more of the regional languages (D), • Certified training in sales and/or marketing programmes (D), • Degree in business or marketing- related subject and/or from UK University. (D) Experience and knowledge • Good understanding of sales and marketing processes in the international education sector. (E), • Experience of producing sales reports. (E), • Proven track record in delivering against recruitment targets in the international education sphere. (E), • Good understanding of the UK education system (E), • Established relationships with agents and educational consultants in the E Asia region. (E), • Good understanding of UKVI regulations. (E), • Good initial understanding of the international GCSE and Sixth form market. (D), • Experience of recruiting for NCUK International Foundation Year. (D) Skills and abilities • Ability to execute sales plans. (E), • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (E), • Excellent presentation skills. (E), • Skilled influencer and networker. (E), • Good relationship management and customer service skills. (E), • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. (E), • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. (E), • Effective and efficient planning, organisation, and time management skills (E), • Demonstrated ability to use data to analyse and evaluate marketing strategies and use this to inform future market planning. (D), • Familiar with key social media platforms in the region. (D), • Good PC and database management skills. (E), • Experience in utilisation of a CRM system. (D), • Demonstrated record in managing expenditure within a budget. (D), • Experience in digital marketing. (D) Personal qualities • Has a highly organised approach to work. (E), • Thrives on exceeding sales targets. (E), • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as demonstrated ability to proactively and effectively work in a team environment. (E), • Acts with integrity at all times. (E), • Is a champion of the benefits and opportunities associated with international education. (E), • Adopts a ‘can-do’ approach offering innovative ways of responding to challenges. (E) This job specification is not exhaustive and may involve the fulfilment of other duties as deemed required by the organisation. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS. Please submit your application to

Better places, thriving communities. Job Overview This is the job description for a Power & Grid commercial manager within Advisory, Design and Build, to support the commercial aspects of delivery within our Projects business. Reporting to the commercial director, the commercial manager will assist in developing best in class commercial processes and procedures and support the commercial director in achieving the business operational and commercial objectives and interests. Main Duties • Manage, coordinate and develop a team of quantity surveyors., • Represent respective BU in the Mitie Projects commercial SLT forum chaired by the Projects commercial director., • Assist with the implementation of ‘Project Bedrock' (a Mitie strategic project) within respective BU., • Demonstrate a clear and effective alignment with the operational objectives and commercial interests., • Support the development of feasibility proposals by providing robust cost estimates and procurement strategy recommendations., • Apply a neat and accurate approach to measurement, both from drawings and site measures, to prepare take-offs for estimates and firm price offers., • Prepare tender documentation and manage the tender process., • Undertake cash flow forecast on projects of a complex programme., • Value interim and completed works and arrange payments., • Month end reporting and financial reconciliation of cost and value., • Support projects monitor income recovery and instigate action to ensure prompt payment of invoices, minimising WIP and debt., • Perform risk, value management and cost control., • Identify, analyse and develop responses to commercial risks., • Provide ad hoc support and expertise on commercial matters as required., • Provide advice on contractual claims., • Establish and maintain good responsive communication with the customer and other, • stakeholders., • Act as the key focal point for all project commercial issues with the client; achieving successful outcomes to commercial matters whilst engaging in a constructive and collaborative manner with the client to:, • Support client initiatives and projects, • Resolve contractual issues and disputes, • Ensure a clear, mutual understanding of the contractual requirements is established, • Ensure the timely provision of client commercial reports, including contract variations What we are looking for Essential • Qualified to Degree Level in Quantity Surveying / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical, • Engineering (or equivalent)., • Experience of managing and developing a commercial team., • Experience of managing large and/or complex Electrical / MEP / Engineering projects., • Relevant experience in a similar level role specifically focused on or electrical services projects., • Strong technical knowledge of commonly used electrical services systems in the built environment., • Self-motivated with a flexible approach to work, and capable of working to deadlines., • Excellent knowledge of contract law and demonstrable knowledge of standard forms of contract (NEC, JCT, FIDIC or similar)., • Excellent numerical and communication skills., • Good IT skills, including the ability to analyse, interpret & manipulate data., • A high level of commercial awareness including knowledge of current contract legislation., • Well organised, with a methodical approach to managing tasks to satisfactory completion with exceptional attention to detail., • Full Driving Licence Desirable • RICS or CIOB membership (or similar) or working towards professional accreditation., • A high level of flexibility, successfully adapts to changing demands, requirements and conditions., • Motivates and empowers others in order to reach organisational goals., • Ability to thrive in a highly pressurised and driven environment., • Creates new and imaginative approaches to work-related issues. Identifies fresh approaches and shows a willingness to question traditional assumptions., • Collaborative working style, suited to negotiating mutually beneficial outcomes in view of a establishing a strong, and long-term client relationship., • Experience of working as part of a senior leadership team. Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans. When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices! We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie). We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000! Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you. Since 1987, Mitie’s 76,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools. Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.

adi Climate Systems Projects Director About the Role As a Projects Director, you will oversee all aspects of project delivery from concept to completion, ensuring every installation meets our standards for quality, safety, and client satisfaction. You’ll manage a team of Project Managers and Engineers while also helping shape the strategic direction and commercial growth of the business. With a strong mechanical engineering background, you’ll bring proven experience delivering Steam, Ventilation, Heating, and Cooling systems for industrial and manufacturing clients. Specifically, your key responsibilities will include: • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers delivering complex mechanical and climate system projects across industrial and manufacturing sectors., • Oversee end-to-end project delivery from design through to installation, commissioning, and handover ensuring quality, safety, and profitability targets are achieved., • Collaborate with clients, consultants, and internal teams to develop tailored solutions that meet technical, environmental, and operational requirements., • Identify opportunities for business growth and build long-term client relationships., • Manage budgets, forecasts, and resource planning for the project delivery function. About you We would like to hear from you if you have: • Extensive experience delivering and leading projects within HVAC, steam, heating, and cooling systems, from concept through to commissioning., • Deep understanding of industrial manufacturing environments, with a proven ability to meet the technical and operational demands of complex client sites., • Proven track record managing multiple large-scale, multidisciplinary projects concurrently to time, budget, and quality targets., • Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills, with the ability to inspire and guide high-performing project managers., • Committed to delivering engineering excellence and driving sustainable growth through innovation, quality, and client satisfaction. The Benefits • The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway, • Healthcare cash plan, • 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service, • Enhanced Employee assistance programme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee, • Generous holiday allowance, • Celebration days, • Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners, • Annual employee awards, • Long service awards, • Free workwear The company Find out more about adi - ___ Find out more about adi - Other organisations may call this role an Engineering Projects Director, HVAC Projects Director, Mechanical Projects Director or Operations Director. adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice. So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Projects Director, please apply via the button shown.

About the Company At Caulmert, we combine innovation, technical expertise, and a client-focused approach to deliver high-quality planning, environmental, and engineering solutions. With offices across the UK, we support clients in a range of sectors including infrastructure, energy, industry, residential and commercial development, and public services. As we continue to expand, our Engineering department will be the cornerstone for growth — and we are seeking passionate engineers to drive it forward. About the Role An enthusiastic Principal Civil Engineer is required to support the expansion of the Engineering team. This is a superb opportunity to work on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects in different sectors including education, leisure, commercial, industrial, residential, health, rail and infrastructure, and energy and waste sector. Making a significant contribution to the day-to-day preparation and delivery of technical design information, whilst enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working your responsibilities will include: Responsibilities * Liaising with other members of the design team (either internal or external) * Liaising with contractors, clients, third-party organisations and stakeholders, answering queries concerning technical detailing * Attendance at design, project progress, and client engagement meetings * Civil design to all relevant standards and European Codes * Producing preliminary design solutions and reviewing with clients as part of the design strategy * Producing detailed designs, calculations and specifications including GA and technical reviews * Highways adoption applications Section 38 / 278 * Water company adoption applications Section 104 / 106 * Road alignments and corridor design * Site wide Cut and Fill analysis * Managing projects to cost, programme and sustainability criteria * Supervising the engineering technicians on technical / construction details and undertaking QA reviews * Mentoring and assisting junior staff * Complying with designers’ duties under the CDM Regulations * Promoting the company’s services and being alert to new opportunities Qualifications * Ambition, commitment and integrity * Minimum BSc/BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent * At least 7 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering * Chartered or near-chartered status with a relevant body (MICE) * Detailed knowledge of civil design and detailing using all relevant UK and European codes of practice * Knowledge of BREEAM, sustainability objectives and embodied carbon * Good experience in engineering analysis and design software, including Microdrainage, Causeway, Site 3D, Civils 3D, AutoCAD * Client-focused approach with good interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to prepare fee proposals to secure new projects for the business * Confidence and ability in team and project management * Ability to supervise and develop a team whilst working as part of a wider team * Strong attention to detail and accuracy of own work and that of others working for you * Ability to take action and make decisions without close supervision * Commercial awareness * UK driving license and own transport * Competent at using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Pay range and compensation package * Attractive and competitive salary package, reflecting experience and seniority * Flexible working and hybrid options to support work–life balance * Private medical care, pension, and additional benefits * Generous holiday entitlement (minimum 5 weeks, plus bank holidays) * Investment in your professional development, training, mentoring & CPD support * Opportunity to purchase company shares / equity participation (employee-owned ethos) * A friendly, inclusive, sociable environment across multiple offices * Exposure to a diverse and high-impact project portfolio across sectors * Real opportunity for career progression to Director / Board levels Equal Opportunity Statement The Company is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure a workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect, and where trust and empowerment are encouraged. As part of our recruitment process, Caulmert is expected to carry out a ‘Right to work’ check on all staff. This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the ‘acceptable documents’ as given in the Home Office Guidance “An Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks”: 31 August 2021. Further information is available from our HR department upon request. Location: Flexible Contract Type: Permanent How to Apply We’re excited to hear from high calibre candidates who want to make an impact at Caulmert. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter (detailing your suitability, leadership vision, and career ambitions) to recruitment@caulmert.com. Alternatively, send applications to: Donna Milne, HR Manager, InTec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG Please note: Caulmert does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or their terms unless pre-agreed with the HR Manager. ___ Applications will be treated in confidence, and Caulmert is an equal opportunities employer.

Divisional Head of Engineering Homebased: extensive UK travel to 2SFG Sites 2 Sisters Food Group is recruiting a Divisional Head of Engineering for the Meals division to drive standards and improvements across our 5 manufacturing sites. This position is a key role in our divisional leadership team, as the Lead for the Operational Engineering Function. The business is making significant investments in people, systems and equipment to ensure we are future proof, and you'll play a key part in ensuring the business has the skills to meet these needs. As a result, this opportunity will give the right person the opportunity to make real changes and improvements. The position will suit someone with multi-site experience and who has a proven track record of Leading and developing Operational Engineering as a function. ABOUT THE ROLE: The Head of Engineering will be responsible for providing leadership to the Engineering Functions at the sites, developing an appropriate culture to improve engagement, cost focus and sustainable operational reliability and performance in support of Operations. They will be a subject matter expert with exemplary leadership skills and the ability to influence cross functionally. The key outputs include:- • Delivery of a targeted and sustainable plan within agreed cost, quality, service and carbon reduction parameters., • Ensure that Engineering functions, are conducted in manner which fully complies with health and safety, quality, environmental and Company policies., • Develop and implement medium and long term strategies for Engineering in line with the overall Divisional and Group strategies working closely with colleagues from all functions - Technical, Operations, Health & Safety, Process, HR and Projects, • Lead and mentor the Site Engineering teams to develop the competence and capability required to support Operations, and the Technologies we will employ in the future., • Be visible to sites & build strong working relationships with the Operational Leadership Team - Site Directors, Ops Director, H&S, Technical, Finance and HR., • Drive the continued evolution and sustainability of the newly established CMMS system, continual audit of Downtime. - Div KPI, • Ownership and development of the Engineering Resource Pipeline for the Division - Succession Planning, Apprenticeship Programme, Graduate Programme., • Develop and continually audit accurate R&M budgets with each site. - Div KPI, • Develop and continually audit accurate Engineering Stocks with each site. - Div KPI, • Support the sites with review and development of the annual "Lights on" Capex budget., • Manage and review all external OEM maintenance contracts with the Site Teams. ABOUT YOU: • Long standing experience in a senior engineering position, across multiple sites., • Experience manufacturing is essential., • Food manufacturing desirable, • Experience within a fast-paced environment., • Experience of implementing structured engineering plans and systems, • Excellent H&S knowledge, • Utilities and services knowledge WHO ARE WE AND WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU? When you join 2 Sisters, you will become part of one of the UK's largest food manufacturing businesses with ambitious plans and as such you can look forward to working with a whole bunch of talented colleagues with a shared passion for quality, service and most importantly food. Our Meals division is a huge player in the meals space, supplying top tier retailers, and employs over 5000 colleagues across 5 sites. #meals01

adi Food and Beverage Projects Director About the Role As the Projects Director, you will work closely with the Managing Director to implement a growth plan aimed at expanding customer reach and enhancing profitability while fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the adi F&B business. Your responsibilities will include driving site and project performance to ensure positive outcomes for clients, serving as the primary point of escalation for resolving key challenges faced by food and beverage manufacturing clients, and developing detailed, competitive quotations that impress clients without incurring excessive costs. Additionally, effective resource management across multiple sites will be crucial to ensure timely completion of projects within budget. Specifically, key responsibilities will include: • Collaborating with the Managing Director on operational decisions and strategic goals., • Reporting to the Operations Director, with dotted line responsibility to the Managing Director, • Working closely with the Managing Director and Business Development Director to lead the preparation of proposals and quotations within the F&B sector, liaising with internal and external suppliers, • Overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth progress., • Line management of a team of Project Managers, providing constructive feedback., • Overseeing high-profile food and beverage projects ranging up to £30 million, • Assessing and developing PM team training and inputting into engineering team training needs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards., • Cultivating subject matter experts within the team to enhance competitive advantage., • Evaluating and improving business procedures based on organisational objectives., • Managing procurement processes and PM team resource allocation., • Enhancing customer support processes for better satisfaction., • Reviewing financials and adjusting budgets to improve profitability., • Managing key relationships with external partners and vendors. About you We would like to hear from you if you have: • Expertise – Food and Beverage subject matter expert with a solid understanding of process or design engineering projects., • Industry Knowledge – Understanding of manufacturing pressures and challenges., • Track Record – Proven success in food and beverage industrial/manufacturing roles., • Best Practices – Experienced in financial and operational management., • Project Management – Skilled in managing various budget projects under financial constraints., • Relationship Building – Strong ability to connect with stakeholders., • Technical Skills – Proficient in understanding engineering drawings and creating Risk Assessments (RAMS)., • Health and Safety – Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and CDM regulations., • Full UK driving license. The Benefits • The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway, • Healthcare cash plan, • 24/7 GP helpline including private electronic prescription service, • Enhanced Employee assistance programme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee, • Generous holiday allowance, • Celebration days, • Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners, • Annual employee awards, • Long service awards, • Free workwear The company Find out more about adi – ___ Find out more about adi – Other organisations may call this role a Head of Engineering Projects, Food and Beverage Manufacturing Project Delivery, Director of Projects, Chief of Projects or Food and Beverage Projects Director. adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice. So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Projects Director, please apply via the button shown.

Fire Opportunities – Engineer up to Associate Director Bristol, Glasgow, London or Manchester About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have exciting opportunities for a Fire Engineers at all levels (Engineer to Associate Director) to join in our Bristol, Glasgow, London and Manchester offices. Hoare Lea’s Fire Engineering group is a leading team of experienced fire safety experts, many of whom are Chartered Engineers through the Institution of Fire Engineers. Being part of one of the UKs largest building engineering consultancies, we benefit from collaborating with some of the best engineers in the business, with access to state-of-the-art technical support, and have the opportunity to work on some of the UKs largest and most high profile projects as part of a multi-disciplinary team. However, the fire team also works independently on fantastic projects, with many in our team having developed long-term relationships with many great clients. A particular area where we have invested heavily is training and research. We have numerous research groups within the team to ensure that we remain at the cutting edge of our discipline; this includes computational and numerical modelling, emerging fire risks, new techniques and even fire testing – we recently led the design and implementation of two of the world’s largest ever cross laminated timber (CLT) compartment fire tests in France, to successfully validate our detailed calculations for a highly sustainable timber office building project. In addition to Hoare Lea’s best-in-class training, the fire group have developed extensive additional training and development opportunities – weekly training sessions for everyone, regular training away-days, innovation days and access to external training and conferences. We place a particular emphasis on enabling our team to achieve Chartered Engineer status – we have developed a programme for this and numerous fire engineers have obtained their CEng with us over the years. This is all enabled by our very experienced and highly qualified team. We are active in a number of key organisations such as the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE), Smoke Control Association, BSI Group and Institution of Fire Engineers. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Work with colleagues within Hoare Lea as part of a multi-disciplinary team, and also have a significant portfolio of long-term external clients., • Attend design team meetings, design workshops, client meetings and site meetings., • Travel to clients or projects in the UK, and occasionally internationally, according to project demands., • Work on software analysis tools – evacuation, smoke and fire modelling, heat radiation models and structural fire modelling., • Produce design deliverables including specifications, drawings, and schedules., • Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery., • Support timely invoicing, debt chasing, management of WIP and forward workload/resource planning for your own projects., • Mentor and support our ‘next gen’ professionals including apprentices and graduates. About you • Experience working within a fire engineering consultancy role., • A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Maths, Architecture, or Physics, with a keen interest in Fire Engineering. You will have a good technical knowledge in the primary discipline of fire safety design., • You will be IT literate with a working understanding of fire modelling software analysis tools., • You should have excellent communication skills and an interest in working in a team environment., • You will have the ability and commitment to effectively deliver to demanding timescales and have good organisational and planning skills., • Chartered engineer status is required for roles above Associate. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact . If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. #LI-HYBRID

We have an immediate contract vacancy for an Operations Engineer to work with our prestigious renewable energy client. The role has been deemed outside IR35 & is expected to last at least 6 months The core working hours/days per week: 37.5 hours/5 days Our client is the UK’s leading developer of low-carbon, city-heat-networks. Their mission is to decarbonise heat in cities and towns across the UK, accelerating the transition to net zero. Their heat networks provide the lowest cost, simplest and fastest route to decarbonising heat at scale and a long-term foundation for healthier, greener cities. Our client has rapidly grown from a start-up to having over £600m of heat networks in development, with ambitions to deploy £1bn within the next eight years into building new networks. Their team are leaders in the heat network industry—having delivered and operated more than 100 district heating projects over the past 15 years. Due to this rapid expansion they are looking for an engaging, communicative team member who is able to work successfully as part of a fast-paced team and business. You will have experience working in challenging environments under pressure and will be able to quickly pick up new concepts to produce great outcomes for the business. You should be inspired by working with a team who are delivering a new and exciting heat network operations to the market and feel comfortable working with external stakeholders. You should be an enthusiastic and dedicated team member, calm under pressure when given new challenges, quick at developing relationships and willing to get involved in any area to keep the programme moving. Responsibilities:- • Work closely with the Operations Director to ensure that assets are technically and contractually ready for commercial operations, • Responsible for co-ordination of handover of projects from construction into operations, • Responsible for co-ordination and managing day 1 readiness plan of the projects ensuring that Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contractors are onboarded to the projects, • Ensure that all technical documents and as- built drawings are reviewed, finalised and filed in accordance with our client’s document management system, • Support O&M procurement activities for operations team providing inputs to tendering process and operational schedules for contracts, • Support to provide operational cost estimations to the project commercial models by owning and maintaining operational costs estimation tools What you’ll need • Minimum two years’ experience in the energy sector, ideally in heat, • Bachelor’s degree qualified, with a minimum 2:1, • High motivation to contribute to our client’s ambitions of low carbon heat networks, • Brilliant and engaging communicator in all forms, • Clear, structured and organised thinker, • Hardworking and effective, • Excellent team player – able to work cross-functionally and bring people together, • Strong written English skills Our client’s team is comprised of head office remote and on-site roles, with our team members based across the UK. For this role, although set as home working, there will be occasional travel as required, predominantly to our client’s West Yorkshire projects, but also to meet with customers, stakeholders and colleagues. All applicants must be eligible to legally work in the UK. For more information on this excellent temporary opportunity with our market leading client please contact the recruitment team or apply online & we will get back to you

Recruitment Consultant – Vivid Resourcing Location: Manchester | Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission/ no threshold Type: Full-time | Entry-level About Vivid Resourcing: Founded in 2009, Vivid now has 11 offices across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Today, we rank in the top 1% of recruitment companies worldwide. What makes Vivid different? • Career progression based on performance, not tenure – every manager at Vivid started as a fresh graduate and has been promoted from within, with average promotions taking just 12–18 months to achieve., • Award-winning training – a structured five-week induction, plus ongoing coaching from four on-site Learning & Development specialists in Manchester., • A high-performance culture – based in the heart of Spinningfields, you will thrive in a fast-paced, competitive and ambitious environment., • Earn What You’re Worth – Not What You’re Told with our lucrative commission structure - Average earnings: £43k in Year 1, £76k in Year 2, £100k+ by Year 3 What will you be doing? • Sourcing high-quality candidates for specialist roles, • Winning and managing clients within your niche market, • Negotiating deals and placing candidates into exciting opportunities, • Working towards clear KPIs and goals What we’re looking for? We care more about character than credentials. If you’re: • A recent graduate (any discipline welcome!), • Competitive and driven by targets/ goals., • A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills, • Motivated by goals, growth, and earning potential, • Advantageous but not essential: experience in sales, customer-facing roles, or competitive sports. Rewards and Benefits • Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission (earn £100k+ within 3 yrs)., • Clear, structured progression path all the way to director level, with opportunities to mentor/ manage from year 2., • Monthly Michelin-star company lunches, quarterly 5-star holidays and regular team socials., • Private pension plan and cycle-to-work scheme., • Discounts across Manchester’s best restaurants, bars and gyms., • Employee Assistance Programme, including free online counselling sessions., • Half-day off on your birthday., • Free eye tests and seasonal flu jabs. Vivid rewards the driven—if that’s you, apply now and let’s talk.

Role: Senior Solution Architect Career Level: Manager - CL7 Location: UK (anywhere in the UK) Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and the candidate being granted a level of security clearance which typically requires 10 years continuous UK address history, usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK, and a declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application. Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement You will have a Solution Architecture background, will have performed a client-facing role, have led a small team, and will be willing to contribute to the implementation of our internal Digital Transformation strategy. As a practicing consultant you will: o Define the architecture for high-profile, highly visible, government digital or private sector services o Operate as a trusted advisor to Director and/or programme level clients. o Define the IT strategy, architecture and roadmap for large programmes of work aligned to organisational and business objectives o Manage the non-functional requirements through the delivery and operational lifecycle of the system o Provide authoritative specialist technology advice o Provide technological risk and mitigation advice and help manage these risks o Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders Additionally, as a Senior Solution Architect you will be accountable for leading initiatives to help the development of the Architecture profession within Secure Transformation Services (STS) and contribute to the growth of the wider CTO Advisory practice by supporting development of career paths that enable the long-term development of our staff to achieve high levels of employee feedback and retention. You will work in line with client demand and company values and behaviours, with some of the following key responsibilities: o Own and deliver the development of case studies, presentations and events in support of marketing activities to raise the profile of STS. o Own and deliver high-quality outputs for proposals and projects to ensure that client expectations are met and that high levels of client satisfaction are achieved o Provide appropriate pre-sales and bid support in line with the company’s bid management process to meet the company’s overall growth and sales targets o Maintain client relationships to ensure quality in delivery and identify future work opportunities o Monitor emerging trends and own the production of thought leadership assets o Contribute, if required, to the CTO Advisory practice strategy in line with the STS and corporate strategies. o Support the CTO Advisory leadership in the acquisition of new talent in line with demand in timely manner. o Engender Accenture company values, contributing to the development of STS as a great place to work o Collaborate with peers and staff within a matrixed organisation The following skills and experience are essential for this role: o Knowledge and experience of applying architectural governance, technical standards and frameworks o Experience with applying architectural concepts, methodologies and approaches o Hands-on technical background, preferably from systems engineering with experience of application and integration architecture. o Knowledge of solution architecture principles, design patterns, and Architecture modelling tools. o Knowledge of market leading technologies and solutions o Familiarity with major Cloud technologies, working experience of at least one major Cloud provider – such as Azure or AWS To do this you must be able to: o Demonstrate a good understanding of the complete SDLC o Deliver both exceptional technical solutions and work as true partners to the organisations we support. o Demonstrate a good understanding of managing technical risks o Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through: o Effectively explaining complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience o Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance o Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points o Demonstrate critical thinking by: o Analysing and evaluating information o Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions What’s in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Within security architecture we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at ___ Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Closing Date for Applications 28/02/2026 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

🏢 About us Helping Every Child Find Their Voice Smart School Councils is a charity helping every child to find their voice. At a time of deep division in society, too few young people get this opportunity. 💡 Our simple idea We believe that the most powerful tool is your voice, and learning to use it takes time, practice, and belief. Our award-winning, easy-to-use platform supports over 700+ member schools and helps 250,000 young people to speak up and make change in their schools. Schools in the most disadvantaged areas are hugely over-represented on our programme. Our schools use a simple tool to organise short, student-led class meetings that lead to real change and build oracy skills. Schools pay an annual subscription to access the platform. We generate income from this trading activity, and partnerships and philanthropy. 💼 Governance Our Board of Trustees ensures Smart School Councils continues to grow sustainably while staying true to its mission and values. Trustees oversee the charity’s long-term strategy, governance, and financial stability. Our current board includes: • Sam Hockman – Group Chief Executive Officer, BUUK Infrastructure Group, • Chair of the Board, • Katherine Knight – Director of Intelligent Health, • Graça Fonseca – Co-Founder & Board Member, Futura Foundation, ex- Minister for Culture in Portugal., • Jon Alexander – Co-Founder, New Citizenship Project, Author and Visiting Fellow, Harvard University, • Neil Graham – Fractional CTO/CIO and Board Advisor 🎖 Achievements Scale 👉🏽 With a tiny amount of seed investment from The Young Foundation, we have built an exciting and scaleable platform used by 700+ paying member schools across the world. It’s regularly used by 250,000 young people. Impact 👉🏽 Our programme increases the percentage of pupils involved in democracy from 6% to 80% in a single term. It increases the average percentage of pupils who feel listened to from 36% before the programme to 83% after. 93% of teachers say it’s having a positive impact on speaking and listening skills. Financial model 👉🏽 In a difficult economic climate with deep school cuts, we have developed a healthy, trading subscription model. This is currently growing at 25% per year and brings in 50% of our turnover. Awards 👉🏽 We’re multi-award winning and have been championed by figures like Brian Eno and Alastair Campbell. 📈 Priorities Growth 👉🏽 We want to accelerate our growth in schools in the UK and internationally in order to create a bigger impact. Vision 👉🏽 With growth challenges, different projects and funding sources, we need to do further work to develop the organisation around a clear unified vision. Roadmap 👉🏽 Our goal is to be a ‘tech charity’ - 100% funded by trading rather than grants. We borrow our approach from the tech sector, but without tech sector budgets. This can be a challenge. Product suite 👉🏽 Building an exciting product suite to increase the amount of income per school per year. This is one of our key goals in becoming default alive. 🧐 Who are we looking for? We’re looking for a Finance Trustee who can help us strengthen our financial oversight and strategy as we continue to grow. Our previous Finance Trustee came to the end of their term, and we are looking to replace them. Our financial systems are strong, and we employ a part time Financial Director to help us. Your role will be ensuring our financial resilience and sustainability as we expand our programmes and reach. You’re likely to have: • Have significant experience in finance, accountancy, or strategic financial planning., • Bring insight into charity finances, reserves policy, and governance requirements., • Be able to advise on financial risk, sustainability, and investment opportunities., • Communicate financial information clearly to a non-finance audience., • Be committed to inclusivity, participation, and creating positive change for young people. 💼 What does being a charity trustee involve? In a sentence 📐 You’ll support and challenge our team and board to ensure Smart School Councils’ work is financially sustainable, transparent, and impactful. In legal terms 👩🏽‍⚖️ It involves six main aims associated with ensuring that we act in a responsible, lawful way. You can read them here: Charity trustee: what’s involved (CC3a) In practical terms 🤝 • You’d be expected to attend four online trustee meetings a year., • Offer occasional advice between meetings, particularly on budgets, forecasts, or funding decisions., • And a short monthly 1:1 check-in with Greg, our Co-Founder, to support and advise our work. We’re aiming to have an annual trustee offsite too. You don’t need to be a finance specialist in the charity sector, but you do need to be passionate about what we do and bring your expertise to help us thrive. 👋 How to apply If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! You can apply directly through this LinkedIn ad or send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you’d like to join us as a Trustee to by 15 Dec 2025. Our intention is to meet with a shortlist of candidates in the new year (January 2026). If you have any questions about the role, please feel free to contact Greg, Co-Founder at . Want to read more about us? Smart School Councils Nesta Democracy Pioneers Report finds social enterprises funded by The Young Academy benefit 1.8m learners | The Young Foundation Teachers and Schools celebrated at the ACT Citizenship Teaching Awards 2023

Are you passionate about creating advertising that not only informs but also transforms lives within the healthcare sector? At Havas Lynx, a global advertising agency at the forefront of healthcare communications, we combine unmatched creativity, extensive expertise, and a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical and healthcare field. Our communications resonate deeply with audiences and adhere to the highest standards of healthcare advertising. Committed to driving meaningful change—a change built on a foundation of rich experience, inspired by innovation, and confirmed through our proven track record—we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals, patients, carers, and leading pharmaceutical brands to navigate the complex challenges of today's healthcare landscape. Our approach blends strategic insights and deep scientific acumen with cutting-edge creativity and digital innovation, crafting campaigns and solutions that significantly improve people's lives. We’re a team of over 400+ people in Manchester and London, with a history spanning over 35 years and an ever-evolving future. You can get a feel for the #LYNXLife through our YouTube #LYNXLife playlist, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Everything this company achieves—every life it saves, every penny it makes, every policy it changes, every award it wins—is down to everyone who works here. Please note that this role is based in Manchester, and our current hybrid working arrangement requires office attendance on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Our Role: The role of Account Manager will see you take a pro-active approach in the management of your accounts. Focusing on client satisfaction, communication, quality control and profitability. As an Account Manager, you will ensure that your clients receive the highest individual attention and that we deliver projects on time, on budget and on brief. You will contribute your ideas and knowledge to the team, helping your senior team to support and develop the junior members. What you can expect to be doing: • You will build meaningful and trusting relationships with your clients ensuring you position Havas Lynx as their strategic partner, • You will immerse yourself in your client’s business and industry in order to be best placed to deliver quality campaigns, • You will ensure client requests are dealt with efficiently, interpreting these into thorough and accurate internal briefs, • You will work with Operations Team to manage the Production Schedule guaranteeing that the projects are delivered to brief, on time and within budget, • You will oversee the quality control of work that leaves the agency, making sure it adheres to the client’s approved brief, • You will support the Senior Account Manager and Account Director working closely with the Insights and Planning Team to proactively develop your understanding of strategy and how this applies to the campaigns you are delivering, • You will have a proactive approach to identifying and initiating business opportunities with new and existing clients This role could be a great fit for you if: • You have previous experience in a similar role - this is not a graduate role (2 years +), • Creative agency experience is essential (not media, digital or production), • Strategic account management (Not pure delivery or PM work), • Experience working on creative briefs, • Experience working on client accounts, • Client facing experience, • Confidence and eager to learn and develop, • Ideally, you have experience working with Generative AI tools and data, along with AI certifications from platforms such as Coursera, Section AI, or LinkedIn Learning What you can expect from us A supportive and challenging environment in which you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact that matters. We put a huge investment into #LYNXLife and our #LXAcademy internal programmes. It’s a unique initiative that aims to reward hard work, reduce pressures, and ensure that we can all enjoy our time at Lynx. Our strategy is to build capabilities internally and inspire the best talent, so we can continue to deliver on our mission. You can also expect a whole host of benefits, including: • Hybrid Working – 3 days in the office (flexible working options are available for in-office days), • Starting holiday allowance of 28 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with increasing allowance connected to length of service, • Option to buy, carry or sell holidays, • Early Friday finish throughout the year, • Seasonal working hours, • Enhanced family leave, pay and return to work benefit scheme, • Extensive L&D support, • Sabbatical opportunities, • Season ticket interest free loans for travel, • Cycle to work scheme, • Life insurance (4x salary), • Company pension scheme, • Fully compensated company events, • Volunteer days, • Wellbeing programme including sports clubs, discounted gym memberships, free onsite flu vaccinations, extended lunch breaks on Wellness Wednesdays and much more, • +Medicash healthcare benefit, • 24/7 access to a free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme Get in touch to find out how we can make an impact that matters together.

A global consultancy is seeking experienced Programme Directors to join its expanding team delivering major infrastructure programmes across sectors including civil infrastructure, data centres, defence, and energy. Please note that the roles are available on a hybrid basis - 3 days per week in the office / customer site (various sites available across the UK) and 2 days per week at home. These permanent roles will focus on huge infrastructure projects in the defence and nuclear sectors, working in partnership with clients to ensure successful programme delivery – you’ll be acting as the key interface between the client and the construction partners. If you have a proven track record delivering complex, high-value programmes (£250m+ as a minimum, ideally £1bn+), such as Crossrail, Hinkley Point C, or Thames Tideway this could be the role for you. You’ll bring deep experience in at least some of the following - programme leadership, governance, risk management, project controls, commercial / contract management (NEC3 / NEC4) and stakeholder engagement within complex environments. In return, you’ll join a world-class consultancy offering access to landmark projects and a truly competitive remuneration package – please ask for details. If you’re ready to take on the challenge of shaping some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure programmes as a Programme Director, please send through your CV by clicking the “apply now” button.

We are looking for an accomplished Head of Developer Experience to lead our platform and delivery-enablement agenda. This senior leadership role reports to the Director of IT Strategy & Architecture and has two direct reports: the Platform Engineering Manager and the Agile Practices & Delivery Lead. The Head of Developer Experience will improve how we deliver product-aligned change by enhancing processes, tooling, ways of working, controls and reporting so those teams can deliver faster safely. The successful candidate will be responsible for raising standards across developer platforms (developer portal, CI/CD, cloud enablement), standardising ways of working, implementing systematic guardrails and consistent delivery reporting, and driving measurable improvements in delivery performance and developer productivity. What does the role involve? • Developer Platforms & Tooling: Own and evolve AJ Bell's internal developer platform (Backstage) and supporting toolchain so product teams can self-serve for common needs (templates, shared libraries, CI/CD, pipelines, cloud patterns)., • Tool & Innovation Adoption: Drive adoption of modern productivity tools (for example, GitHub Copilot / GenAI integrations and Platform Engineering toolings) where they demonstrably improve speed, quality or developer experience., • Embed controls into the developer toolchain: implement automated quality gates, self-service approval workflows and policy-as-code patterns so compliance is consistent, auditable and minimally intrusive., • Agile Delivery: Work with and influence existing product-aligned change functions to standardise squad structure, ways of working and definition of done" across the organisation., • Standardised Reporting & Metrics: Define and standardise delivery metrics and reporting cadence so product teams report consistently (including leading indicators for change risk and capacity). Use delivery metrics and developer-productivity frameworks to identify bottlenecks and measure improvement., • Proven experience leading platform, DevOps, developer-experience, and/or change functions at scale, with a track record of improving delivery speed and quality through tooling, processes and culture., • Hands on experience implementing developer tooling and platforms (developer portals such as Backstage, CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure and common DevOps automation patterns)., • Proven experience defining SDLC policy and engaging with audit/regulators; able to translate controls into automated tooling and evidence that satisfies risk and compliance reviewers., • Strong experience standardising agile ways of working across multiple product teams and implementing pragmatic governance/guardrails that balance speed with control., • Data-driven mindset: experienced in selecting and using delivery and productivity metrics to identify bottlenecks and demonstrate measurable improvement., • Excellent stakeholder management, with the ability to influence product-aligned change teams (who retain operational ownership) and senior leaders to adopt common standards and tooling. AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®. At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits • Competitive starting salary, • Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service, • Holiday buy and sell scheme, • A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions at 8%, • Discretionary bonus scheme, • Annual free share awards scheme, • Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme, • Health Cash Plan - provided by Medicash, • Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan, • Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Bike loan scheme, • Sick pay+ pledge, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave, • Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay, • Loans for travel season tickets, • Death in service scheme, • Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech, • Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups, • Paid time off for volunteer work, • Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice, • Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more, • Parking at Exchange Quay, • Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops, • Ongoing technical training, • Professional qualification support, • Talent management programmes, • Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off, • Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches, • Casual dress code At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.