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About you: Join us. Unleash your energy within. If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector. We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage. We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Our purpose and beliefs: As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined. It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet: We PLAY BIG We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE We are built on INFINITE THINKING Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us: Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging. Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. About the job: Kent is looking for a Senior Process Engineer to be based in Woking. Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. We are seeking to hire high caliber Senior Process Engineer as the Process Department will be one of the key departments in our rapidly expanding UK Engineering Services business that provides Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Design and PMC services in Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Waste to Fuels as well as traditional energy projects to international clients. We follow a hybrid working model that combines office and remote work, with a requirement to be in the Woking office four days a week. This approach supports the development of a strong and effective team dynamic within Engineering. Skills & Responsibilities: • Reporting to the lead engineer on a feasibility, concept, FEED, detailed design or EPC project, • Can be technically responsible for an area of work and supervises preparation of specific deliverables, • Undertaking specific tasks/ area of work as defined by the lead/ principal engineer, • Identifying and resolving discrepancies and divergences from original proposal/ contract under the supervision of the lead/principal engineer, • Participating in factory acceptance tests, • Supporting the preparation of the process TDR and executes allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and TDR, • Ensuring compliance with KENT’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards, • In consultation with process group manager takes responsibility for identifying own development needs and ensuring that agreed development goals are met taking due cognisance of project commitments, • Performing related duties as and when instructed by lead/ principal engineer or group manager, • Undertaking specified tasks/ areas of work dependant on size and complexity of project, as defined by the lead engineer or project/ project engineering manager., • Supervising and checking the work of other engineers as delegated by the lead engineer/ group manager., • Responsible for communicating technical/ project issues potentially impacting the project to the lead engineer., • Senior engineer is accountable to the lead/principal engineer or project engineer (dependant on size and complexity of the project) in the project environment, • Responsible for personal training and development in consultation with Process Group Manager, • Degree qualified in relevant engineering discipline., • Engineering degree, honours or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or similar., • Exposure to consultancy, FEED/ detailed design and EPC projects., • Knowledge of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes., • Activity scheduling and discipline priorities., • Good coordination, monitoring and supervisory skills., • Cost awareness., • Proactive approach., • Attention to detail., • Team player., • Ability to meet schedules and deadlines., • Multi-tasking/prioritising.

Role Purpose To support with MCM’s sales function, driving new business revenue via our established sales pipeline, qualifying and converting leads, and building strong relationships with prospective clients. Long term view for this role to take full ownership of the sales function. What You’ll Do • Pipeline Management and Lead Conversion: Support with sales pipeline management from first contact to close on the majority of prospect clients. Qualify inbound marketing leads quickly and effectively. Conduct discovery calls, solution scoping, and proposal creation. Deliver pitches and presentations tailored to client needs. Pull in the CEO to discussions with large scale/long term prospects., • Outbound Sales and Prospecting: Identify and target new business opportunities within key verticals. Maintain an active cadence of prospecting to ensure pipeline health. Harvest our already super impressive pipeline of warm contacts - we have a list of warm companies and individuals who should be the primary focus to convert. This conversion process could be achieved via innovation sessions, training, lunches/dinners, exploratory calls, complimentary audits, collaborative media-platform hosted sessions, partnership activations, MCM’s quarterly Dinner Party etc. to which the CEO/specialists from the digital marketing team can be pulled into as and when needed., • Relationship Building: Build strong rapport with prospects and early-stage clients. Represent the agency with confidence, clarity, and professionalism. Act as the first point of contact for warm and high-intent prospects. Attend all industry relevant events, awards, networking dinners/lunches and entertain prospect clients as and when necessary (/as much as possible - if they have been identified as our ICP)., • Proposal and Deal Management: Work with internal teams to shape proposals. Manage pricing, negotiation, and contract stages. Ensure all deals are accurately tracked in Pipeline/Rev Track., • Reporting and Forecasting: Provide weekly and monthly revenue forecasts. Track sales KPIs including conversion rate, pipeline value, outbound activity, and lead velocity. Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to the sales process., • 3–5 years in B2B sales, ideally in digital marketing, events, or agency environments., • Confident communicator and presenter., • Strong understanding of digital marketing services including PPC, paid social, and creative., • Experience with managing warm leads whether that be through a simple spreadsheet/database or a CRM., • Strong negotiation skills and commercial awareness., • New business revenue closed per quarter., • Conversion rate from marketing-qualified leads to closed deals., • Outbound activity levels and new opportunities generated., • Forecast accuracy., • Proactive, commercially minded, and resilient., • Works well with technical teams (DM specialists & the AMs). A genuine team vibe – we’re a small, close-knit group that supports each other and celebrates wins together. Quarterly team days out & optional fun days – we make time to step away from the work and enjoy ourselves. Hybrid working – a mix of remote flexibility and in-person time with clients in London. We’ve also got a lively office space if you prefer the buzz of working around others. Health & lifestyle benefits – health insurance, Pension scheme, an Apple Watch reward programme, subsidised gym membership, and even half-price weekends away. Equal Opportunities Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. We’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application and if you require any adjustments to be made to assist you in this process, please let us know.

Job Description At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. An exciting opportunity has become available to join Boeing Defence United Kingdom (BDUK) as a Senior Commercial Manager. This role is full-time based in Bristol. This is role within the BDUK Fixed Wing Commercial Team, reporting to the Fixed Wing Head of Commercial. The Fixed Wing business comprises of projects focused on sustainment and support to the P-8, E-7 and C-17 aircraft with ongoing growth activities and long-term contracted programmes. About the role: This is a senior-level, non-line management role within the team. Principal responsibilities of the role include: - • reviewing, interpreting and drafting terms and conditions including those that are highly complex, • comprehensive contract management duties – both routine and dealing with all arising programme ‘problems’ and seeking to resolve / mitigate, • developing and reviewing statements of work, • leading and participating in contract change and contract tasking proposal development, negotiation and award activities, • developing and supporting cost estimates and the determination of profit or earnings objectives, • performing and approving risk assessments to balance risks and opportunities, • reviewing and approving proposals and other products developed by peers, • reviewing and approving other agreements with outside parties, • fully understand, implement and adhere to BDUK Commercial policies/procedures and ensure compliance with Corporate Policies/Procedures and all legislation, regulations and standards applicable to your contracts / proposals, • submit offers and contractually commit the company within permitted delegated authority, • responsibility for all commercial artefacts, tasks and obligations, • strategic thinking and applying a portfolio-wide evaluation of topics and problems to ensure interdependencies and cross-programme impacts are appropriately managed, • proactively anticipates risks and issues and raises awareness and help needed early, • demonstrates high levels of quality in products and high levels of standards in application of commercial administrative duties, • maintaining currency in programme environmental awareness, • Analytical skills, • Business financial acumen, • Communication, • Cross functional partnership, • Customer relationship management, • Decision making, • Negotiation, • Excellent customer relationship management, • Leadership experience - complex projects and/or teams, • WCC (formerly IACCM) qualification and/or experience in associated role, • Knowledge and skilled in Defence contracting and terms & conditions – drafting, interpretation and negotiating, • Strong understanding of Single Source Contract Regulations, • Experience in or knowledge of bidding in competition, • Negotiation skills, • First-time quality, • Fast and effective responsiveness in a multifaceted, complex environment, • Demonstrable experience working in a matrix organisation, • Ability to handle a diverse, fast-paced, high workload, • Able to work under supervision and independently, • Experience in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives, • Effective at finding opportunities and risks and to manage them to create enhanced value for the organisation, • A positive work attitude and team building approach, • Adaptable, able to cope with changing requirements and multiple priorities and can remain effective in difficult times, • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans, • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next, • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way, • An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs, • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options, • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year, • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution, • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan, • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks, • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week, • 6x annual salary life insurance, • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development

Job Overview Manage and support team of Data Management professionals to efficiently produce databases that meet customer requirements. Essential Functions • Provide expert review and guidance for production of Data Management deliverables including CRF/e-CRF, database design and set-up, validation definition and programming, Data Management Plan and database deliverables to internal and external customers., • Provide technical advice and solutions with internal and external customers to solve problems and improve efficiency., • Ensure that staff is trained and compliant with current operating procedures and work instructions and project scope of work., • Identify and address professional development/training needs of staff. Mentor staff members to develop Data Management process, system, and drug development expertise., • Provide operational input into proposals and scope of work. Participate in proposal defenses., • Hold at least bi-monthly meetings with direct reports to discuss, at a minimum: project status, including timelines, delivery updates, financial aspects of the group or project, and potential risks, associated mitigation and support required; status of any initiatives that they may be involved in; the team's utilization rates; the direct report's training and other administrative obligations, such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and corporate training mandates; personnel issues; and career or training objectives., • Develop and implement plans for measuring and improving employee engagement, ensuring global consistency., • Collaborate with project leads to address work scheduling for current and projected projects, staffing needs, technological needs, and projected peak workloads, ensuring global consistency, where possible., • Develop and manage associated action plans to hold members accountable., • Efficiently conveying messages from leadership to direct reports and teams, as well as effectively communicating issues and opportunities up to leadership., • Might be needed to serve as the designated substitute or alternatively ensure coverage is in place for direct reports during their absence or in case of turnover., • Attend and participate in Bid Defenses, Kick off Meetings (KOM), as applicable. Support Request for Information (RFI), Request for Pricing (RFP), and budgets, as requested., • Bachelor's Degree Clinical, biological or mathematical sciences or related field, or nursing qualification Req, • 7 years of relevant work experience including people management. Equivalent combination of education, training and experience., • Advanced knowledge of Data Management processes and systems., • Solid understanding of clinical drug development process and production of Data Management deliverables, • Proven Staff management skills, strong leadership, motivational and influencing skills., • Strong organizational skills, metrics calculations, and time management skills., • Strong verbal/written communication skills., • Ability to work on multiple projects and manage competing priorities effectively, • Effective mentoring and developed coaching skills., • Ability to achieve results through proactive communication and facilitation in a matrix service delivery environment with shared accountabilities., • Sound judgment, decision-making and problem-solving skills., • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients, • Ability to follow instructions/guidelines, utilize initiative and work independently., • Understanding on basic Project Finance (EAC, forecasting, burn-rate monitoring and recognizing & pursuing OOS where appropriate), • Ability to drive business and financial results – short and long term., • Ability to proactively evaluate risks and potential issues and seek solutions and discuss appropriately with direct reports, colleagues, and customers.

Lloyd’s is the world’s leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. We share the collective intelligence and risk sharing expertise of the market’s brightest minds, working together for a braver world. Our role is to inspire courage, so tomorrow’s progress isn’t limited by today’s risks. Our shared values: we are brave; we are stronger together; we do the right thing; guide what we do and how we act. If you share our values and our passion to build a future that’s more sustainable, resilient and inclusive, you’ll find a home at Lloyd’s – build a braver future with us. The Role To support the Procurement Delivery Lead in achieving agreed objectives in line with the procurement strategy, providing a commercial procurement category management function for all spend categories with external suppliers. Principal Accountabilities • Supporting the development and delivery of category strategies, • Lead complex sourcing activities which generate benefits and achieve financial savings targets through insight and analysis of category and sub categories areas, • Development of savings opportunities and benchmarking of industry standards and practices to identify quick win opportunities., • Preparation of pre tender and tender documents in conjunction with key stakeholders, • Use leading practice procurement tools to develop and implement the sourcing strategies including:, • Supply market positioning, • Supply base profiles, • Supplier assessment, • Supplier financial analysis, • Request For Information (RFI), Request For Proposal (RFP),, • Request for Quotation (RFQ), • Service level agreements, • e Auctions, • Summary of quotations, • Cost analysis, • Objective decision making, • Negotiate contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure that service, quality, added value, total cost, security of supply and the deployment of the suppliers capabilities in innovation are secured, • Manage and develop supplier relationships and ongoing negotiations, for the procurement category and sub categories, • Commercial Acumen, • Providing business partnering support across procurement related activity, • Influencing senior stakeholder and building collaborative sourcing plans, • Negotiating and influencing skills at all levels

How data can be exploited to optimise asset value A strong interest or experience (education or work) in data analysis and problem solving A wealth of experience heading up engineering projects Experience of writing proposal, bids, project control artefacts Reliability and maintainability of eq