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We serve clients in business, commercial, and general aviation, offering tailored solutions that optimise efficiency, safety, and performance. Drive new business development through prospecting, qualification, commercial strategy, proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure. Demonstrated

NO AGENCIES, PLEASE. Why Zetica needs you Zetica is a leading provider of geophysical solutions across multiple sectors. We offer a collaborative and technically challenging environment where innovation and professional growth are encouraged. This is your opportunity to contribute to a cutting-edge team and further develop your career in geophysical surveying. Are you ready to lead complex, high-impact geophysical projects across the UK and beyond? Zetica is seeking an ambitious Senior Geophysicist to drive innovation, uphold technical excellence, and mentor the next generation of geophysicists. This is a unique position straddling academic excellence and commercial integrity. What you'll be doing: Technical & Project Leadership • Lead the planning and design of geophysical surveys, from proposal stage to execution., • Provide input on complex technical challenges and guide project teams through successful delivery. Data Analysis & Reporting • Oversee the processing, interpretation, and reporting of high-value geophysical projects., • Ensure technical outputs are clear, data-driven, and aligned with client objectives. Fieldwork Oversight • Ensure data quality and integrity during fieldwork., • Provide support to field teams and lead on technically demanding site investigations when required. Quality Assurance & Innovation • Maintain Zetica’s high standards for project quality and delivery., • Introduce and apply innovative techniques and workflows where appropriate. Cross-Sector Project Leadership • Manage projects across core business areas:, • Transport infrastructure, • Engineering/geotechnical, • Environmental and geological surveys, • UXO detection, • Utility mapping Mentorship & Team Development • Support the development of staff and share technical knowledge across the team. Travel & Fieldwork • Primarily office-based, but may include some travel for project delivery, and to meet customers Requirements: Academic Qualifications • Postgraduate degree in Geophysics or a closely related field. Experience • Significant hands-on experience in near-surface, high-resolution geophysics., • Proven ability to lead large-scale and technically complex projects., • Strong track record of team leadership and technical delivery. Technical Expertise • Practical experience with a wide range of geophysical techniques:, • Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), • Electromagnetics (EM), • Magnetometry, • Microgravity, • Electrical methods (e.g. resistivity, induced polarisation), • Seismic methods (e.g. refraction, surface wave analysis) Software Skills • Proficiency in software such as Oasis Montaj, GeoGiga, SurfSeis, Res2Dinv, Zond, Aarhus Workbench or similar., • Experience with Python for data processing and automation is highly desirable., • Competence in GIS/CAD tools (e.g. AutoCAD, Microstation, ArcGIS, QGIS). Key Skills Leadership & Communication • Strong leadership with excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to present technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strategic Thinking • Innovative and forward-looking, with a strong interest in R&D and advancing the discipline of applied geophysics. Interested? Apply now and be part of our expert team.

A fantastic opportunity has opened for an experienced Product Assurance Manager to take a leading role across one or more flagship space missions. This position offers the chance to contribute to both flight hardware and software, as well as ground systems, within a cutting-edge In-Orbit Service, Assembly, and Manufacturing programme. This role is available at Senior or Principal level depending on experience. You will be responsible for driving Product and Quality Assurance across complex engineering projects, working closely with project managers, engineering teams, suppliers, and external partners. Key Responsibilities: • Lead Product and Quality Assurance activities within project teams, • Provide PA/QA support across multiple programmes, • Coordinate with customer PA/QA representatives when required, • Support supplier and subcontractor assurance activities, including audits and process assessments, • Review materials, parts, and processes against PA and technical requirements, • Produce assurance documentation and lead implementation of project assurance plans, • Witness manufacturing and testing activities, including work conducted at third-party facilities, • Maintain quality control records and related data, • Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the organisation’s Quality Management System, • Support proposal preparation with assurance inputs, • Review work produced by other PA Managers and provide constructive feedback, • Mentor junior team members and delegate tasks as Project PA Lead, • Ensure project work progresses efficiently and in line with programme requirements Essential Skills & Experience • 5+ years in Product Assurance and/or Quality Assurance, ideally within the space or aerospace sectors, • Ability to lead functional groups and ensure compliance with assurance requirements, • Strong technical understanding of high-reliability systems, • Logical, practical approach to problem-solving, • Comfortable working independently as well as within multidisciplinary teams, • Excellent organisational and schedule management abilities, • Adaptability to shifting priorities and project changes, • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating across teams, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in technical English Desirable Skills • Experience working with national space agencies, • QMS Internal Auditor certification or third-party reviewer experience, • Experience in ground segment product assurance, • Experience in software product assurance Benefits • Work alongside a highly skilled, diverse, and international team developing innovative space technologies, • Flexible working around core hours, • Optional 9/75 working pattern, • Hybrid working, • 25 days’ holiday (rising annually to a max of 28) + 8 bank holidays, • Life insurance and long-term sick pay, • Private healthcare (taxable benefit), • Relocation allowance, • Modern office and cleanroom facilities, • Regular team and social events

The Bid & Proposal Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, developing, and tracking all bid, tender, and proposal activities supporting the UK and Ireland business development team. Manage version control, file structures, and documentation standards for all bid and proposal materials. Strong w

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Proposal Manager on a Permanent Basis, based in the East Midlands Role Summary We are seeking a talented and experienced Proposals Manager to join our growing infrastructure team. Key Responsibilities · Lead and manage the full bid lifecycle a

Ensuring proposals are compliant, compelling, and commercially sharp. Leading the end-to-end proposal process for major UK defence and security bids. Defining proposal structures and coordinating expert input to build high-quality submissions.

We’re looking for a strategic and forward-thinking Director of Business Development (Capture & Proposal) – Technology Solutions to lead our growth efforts across Europe. Draft or provide key contributions to sections of the technical proposal and contribute to the pricing. Ensure the proposal is

Proven experience creating or producing client proposals, social campaign decks, and presentations. Familiarity with proposal management software or design platforms. Pitch Proposal Producer - Film & Entertainment.

Working closely with a Senior Proposal Manager and a global business development team, the specialist will help shape client-focused content, manage the proposal process, integrate research and visuals, and deliver high-quality materials that reflect the firm’s strengths across multiple markets. A