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Flood Risk Engineer (Flood Modelling / TUFLOW) £50,000 - £60,000 + Company Bonus + Hybrid Working + Progression + Company Benefits + Car Allowance Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Are you a Flood Risk Engineer with experience in flood modelling looking to join a leading consultancy where you'll work on major residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, develop your technical expertise and progress your career within a growing team? Founded over 50 years ago, this established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil, structural, transport and surveying solutions across residential, commercial, education, science, infrastructure and industrial projects. Working in both the public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to provide high-quality engineering expertise from project conception through to completion. In this role, you will lead the delivery of flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, retail and education. You'll develop and review hydraulic models, prepare technical reports and liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Working within a growing Water and Environmental team, you'll manage projects from inception to completion while supporting junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business. This role would suit a Flood Risk Engineer with consultancy experience looking to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and progress their career within a growing and supportive consultancy. The Role: Leading flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects Developing and reviewing models using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and InfoWorks ICM Managing projects from inception through to completion Liaising with clients, local authorities and the Environment Agency Preparing technical reports and interpreting hydrological data Supporting and mentoring junior team members The Person: Experience in flood modelling and flood risk management Proficient in TUFLOW and Flood Modeller Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments Commutable to Hemel Hempstead Reference: BBBH25650A Flood Risk Engineer, Flood Modelling, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, Flood Risk Assessment, FRA, Drainage, Sustainable Drainage, SuDS, Water Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Modelling, InfoWorks ICM, Environment Agency, Consultancy, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, North London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

FairMoney is a pioneering mobile banking institution specializing in extending credit to emerging markets. Established in 2017, the company currently operates primarily within Nigeria, and it has secured nearly €50 million in funding from renowned global investors, including Tiger Global, DST, and Flourish Ventures. In alignment with its vision, FairMoney is actively constructing the foremost mobile banking platform and point-of-sale (POS) solution tailored for emerging markets. The journey began with the introduction of a digital microcredit application exclusively available on Android and iOS devices. Today, FairMoney has significantly expanded its range of services, encompassing a comprehensive suite of financial products, such as current accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and state-of-the-art POS solutions designed to meet the needs of both merchants and agents. FairMoney thrives on its diverse workforce, bringing together talent from over 27 nationalities. This multicultural team drives the company’s mission of reshaping financial services for underserved communities.To gain deeper insights into FairMoney’s pivotal role in reshaping Africa’s financial landscape, we invite you to watch informative _. Role Overview We are hiring a Lead Risk Manager to own and scale our iOS (Apple) lending portfolio in Nigeria. This is not a monitoring role. This is not a reporting role. This is a P&L-impacting, GP/ECL ownership role. You will: • Own Gross Profit (GP), • Own Expected Credit Loss (ECL), • Own risk-adjusted unit economics, • Own portfolio scaling decisions, • Own credit policy direction You will lead policy, experimentation, analytics, and performance — and be accountable for portfolio outcomes end-to-end. This is a high-impact role. Key Responsibilities GP & ECL Ownership • Own portfolio-level GP and ECL performance, • Maintain ECL/Revenue within risk appetite, • Optimise:, • PD, • LGD, • Exposure limits, • Pricing, • Tenure strategy, • Build and manage loan-level and user-level NPV frameworks, • Ensure scaling decisions improve long-term portfolio PV You must think in: • Risk-adjusted margin, • Behavioural lifetime value, • Capital efficiency, • Sustainable growth Credit Policy Leadership • Design and implement credit policy changes, • Define clear hypotheses before rollout, • Quantify impact across:, • FPD, • Roll rates, • NPL, • ECL, • NPV, • GP uplift, • Present before/after impact analysis, • Ensure policy governance and documentation standards Every policy change must be: • Hypothesis-driven, • Controlled, • Measurable, • Financially justified Portfolio Scaling & Experimentation • Design and execute A/B and multivariate tests, • Ensure statistical validity and bias control, • Measure impact beyond FPD — full unit economics view, • Scale winning strategies quickly, • Terminate underperforming experiments fast You must be comfortable making decisions under uncertainty — but never without data. Unit Economics & PV Mastery You must deeply understand: • Loan-level NPV, • User-level NPV, • Behavioural EIR, • Discounting logic, • Lifetime value modelling, • Risk-adjusted CAC impact You should be comfortable explaining why tenure, pricing, or exposure shifts change portfolio PV. End-to-End Credit Product Ownership • Acquisition risk filters, • Limit assignment logic, • Pricing bands, • Tenure optimisation, • Top-up strategy, • Collections alignment, • Fraud overlays, • Model strategy alignment You must understand how underwriting decisions today affect collections 90+ days later. Team Leadership & Analytical Excellence • Lead and build a high-performance risk/analytics team, • Set weekly performance rhythms, • Ensure dashboards are decision-grade, • Review analysis rigorously, • Maintain strong data governance We expect someone who: • Gets into SQL when needed, • Reviews modelling logic, • Challenges assumptions, • Doesn’t hide behind slides This is a builder role. • Portfolio scaled profitably, • ECL/Revenue within risk appetite, • Positive portfolio NPV under stress assumptions, • Strong experimentation culture embedded, • Clear policy governance framework, • iOS portfolio positioned for multi-market scaling, • 6–10+ years in consumer credit risk, • Strong exposure to African lending markets (Nigeria preferred), • Proven ownership of GP and ECL, • Experience scaling digital portfolios, • Advanced knowledge of:, • PD / LGD / EAD frameworks, • Roll-rate modelling, • IFRS9 concepts, • NPV modelling, • Pricing optimisation, • Strong SQL and analytical tooling comfort, • Deep A/B experimentation experience, • 25 days paid vacation, Sick & Public Holidays to B2B contractors., • Remote (timezone must have significant overlap with CET)., • Training & Development budget., • Paid company business trips. Recruitment Process • Screening call with Recruiter: 45 minutes., • Technical Interview with Chief Credit Officer

GitLab is an open-core software company that develops the most comprehensive , used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating human progress. Our platform unites teams and organizations, breaking down barriers and redefining what's possible in software development. Thanks to products like and , customers get AI benefits at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier, with all team members expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact. GitLab is where careers accelerate, innovation flourishes, and every voice is valued. Our high-performance culture is driven by our and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling our team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems. as we build technology that transforms how the world develops software. As an Account Executive, you'll be the primary connection between GitLab and customers based in Ukraine and Cyprus selling into organizations of up to 4,000 team members to help them adopt and expand the world's most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps platform. You'll own a broad book of business across a wide range of opportunity sizes, guiding small, fast-growing teams as well as more complex projects as they modernize their software delivery with GitLab. You'll report to an Area Sales Manager and partner closely with business development, marketing, and technical teams. You'll run the full sales process: shape the customer's journey, document buying criteria and processes, keep the pipeline accurate and evidence-based, and share root-cause insights on wins and losses. In your first year, you'll focus on building trusted relationships, delivering meaningful business outcomes for customers, and being the voice of the customer internally by contributing ideas to our public issue tracker and improving our sales handbook. • Report to an Area Sales Manager and own a broad book of businesses, from new prospects to growing existing accounts across Ukraine and Cyprus, • Manage the full sales cycle for prospects, from discovery and solution alignment through negotiation and close., • Support prospects by clearly articulating GitLab's DevSecOps value proposition and aligning it to customer business outcomes., • Analyze wins and losses, contribute to root cause analyses, and share lessons learned with account managers, marketing, and technical teams., • Document and maintain accurate buying criteria, buying processes, next steps, and owners to ensure a reliable, evidence-based pipeline., • Contribute to improving our sales handbook and processes by documenting best practices and opportunities for refinement., • Provide account leadership and direction across pre- and post-sales, partnering closely with technical teams and customer success., • Represent the voice of the customer by contributing product feedback and ideas to our public issue tracker., • Proven success in software sales, ideally in a mid-market or enterprise context, managing a varied book of business., • Ability to guide customers through the full buying journey, including defining buying criteria, mapping buying processes, and driving clear next steps., • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with business development, marketing, technical teams, and sales management., • Experience documenting and maintaining accurate pipeline data and account plans based on evidence rather than assumptions., • Skill in conducting and contributing to win/loss and root cause analyses, and sharing insights to improve team performance and processes., • Proficiency in negotiation, presenting to customer stakeholders, and leading commercial discussions to close opportunities., • Interest in GitLab, open source software, and preferably familiarity with Git, software development tools, or application lifecycle management., • Alignment with GitLab's values, an interest in contributing from diverse or transferable sales backgrounds, and willingness to travel in line with company policy., • Fluency in Russian OR Ukrainian and English. The sales team works with growing organizations across their software delivery lifecycle as they modernize how they deliver software with GitLab. You'll join a distributed group of account executives, sales managers, and business development team members who collaborate asynchronously across regions. As a team, we run an efficient, transparent sales process and share what works in our sales handbook. We focus on opportunities like supporting customers through toolchain consolidation and driving platform adoption, and we continually refine how we sell and support GitLab based on what we learn. How GitLab will support you • _, • _, • _, • _, • _, • _, • _ support Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from _ are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. 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Dataiku is The Universal AI Platform™, giving organizations control over their AI talent, processes, and technologies to unleash the creation of analytics, models, and agents. Providing no-, low-, and full-code capabilities, Dataiku meets teams where they are today, allowing them to begin building with AI using their existing skills and knowledge. Why Engineering at Dataiku? Dataiku’s on-premise, cloud, or SaaS-deployed platform connects many data science technologies, and our technology stack reflects our commitment to quality and innovation. We integrate the best of data and AI tech, selecting tools that truly enhance our product. From the latest LLMs to our dedication to open source communities, you'll work with a dynamic range of technologies and contribute to the collective knowledge of global tech innovators. You can find out even more about working in Engineering at Dataiku by taking a look_. Here are some useful links so you preview what we do at Dataiku: ; , you can also take a look at the _, a public instance showcasing some example projects (note editing is very limited and will be regularly reset). Our product is called Dataiku DSS which stands for Dataiku Data Science Studio. If you’d like to know more about it, you can watch the demo or try the free version . How you’ll make an impact This position is either onsite/hybrid from our London office or full remote from any part of the UK. As a Fullstack Engineer, you’ll contribute to building Dataiku DSS core features by joining one of the following themes: • Data Preparation: Develop tools for data integration, transformation, and cataloging, as well as Jupyter notebooks, SQL workbenches, and APIs., • Add new capabilities for data integration, transformation, and visualization using LLMs, • Optimize workflows for large-scale datasets and improve database support, • Strengthen developer tools like Jupyter notebooks and SQL workbenches, • Tech stack: Java, Python, AngularJS, Angular, • Data Visualization: elevate our data visualization capabilities with high-performance charting tools and dashboards., • Develop new chart types and optimize visualization performance, • Enhance dash boarding capabilities to deliver fast and flexible experiences, • Tech stack: React, AngularJS, Angular, D3.js, ECharts, Node.js, Java, Spring, • AI & Machine Learning: Collaborate on next-gen AI features, from statistics and time series forecasting to LLM inference., • Build next-generation features like cross-provider LLM APIs or integration with the latest Machine Learning models, • Collaborate with research teams on innovative machine learning experiments, • Tech stack: Python, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Java, Angular, AngularJS, • MLOps: Develop back-end capabilities for automating and monitoring ML model lifecycles while supporting cross-functional collaboration., • Build tools to automate retraining, monitoring, and deployment of ML models, • Enhance collaboration features for ML stakeholders, • Tech stack: Python, Java, Angular, Angular.JS, Kubernetes, Docker, • Platform: Focus on scaling and securing the platform while improving cloud integrations and supporting a wide array of data sources and engines., • Optimize processing engines for scalability and latency, • Expand capabilities to support new databases and cloud platforms, • Tech stack: Java, Python, Angular, Kubernetes, Spark, AWS, Azure, GCP, • AI Governance: Build features for AI compliance, connecting disparate systems and simplifying governance processes., • Develop customizable platforms for managing AI compliance and governance, • Simplify policy enforcement and integration across disparate systems, • Tech stack: Java, Angular, PostgreSQL What you need to be successful • We’re stack agnostic, so all you need is a significant experience in software engineering, building a real product, • We’re hiring at all levels (junior, mid, senior), • A passion for combining backend performance with exceptional frontend user experience., • You want to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment that values diversity of talent, excellence of product, and exciting engineering challenges at scale What does the hiring process look like? • Initial call with a member of our Technical Recruiting team (45min), • Video call with an Engineering Team Lead (1h30), • Technical Assessment to show your skills (Home Test or Live Coding), • Final Interviews with our VPs of Engineering (2h) #LI-Remote What are you waiting for! At Dataiku, you'll be part of a journey to shape the ever-evolving world of AI. We're not just building a product; we're crafting the future of AI. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a company that values innovation, collaboration, and your personal growth, we can't wait to welcome you to Dataiku! And if you’d like to learn even more about working here, you can visit our _. Our practices are rooted in the idea that everyone should be treated with dignity, decency and fairness. Dataiku also believes that a diverse identity is a source of strength and allows us to optimize across the many dimensions that are needed for our success. Therefore, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on business needs, without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, veteran status or any other aspect which makes an individual unique or protected by laws and regulations in the locations where we operate. This applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, performance, promotion and termination and all other conditions and terms of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at: _ Protect yourself from fraudulent recruitment activity Dataiku will never ask you for payment of any type during the interview or hiring process. Other than our video-conference application, Zoom, we will also never ask you to make purchases or download third-party applications during the process. 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gravity9 is seeking a Technical Lead / Solution Architect to lead the design and build of a secure metadata catalogue platform for a UK public sector client. The platform will serve as a centralised index for discovering, governing, and controlling access to data distributed across multiple independent domains — enabling authorised parties to locate and retrieve data without the catalogue itself holding or having visibility of the underlying data. This is a greenfield build requiring strong architectural judgment, hands-on delivery capability, and the ability to work within a multi-vendor environment where the catalogue integrates with separate data storage and encryption services provided by other technology partners. Duration 15 weeks Commitment Half-time for the first 4 weeks (design phase); full-time for the remaining 11 weeks (build and integration) Working model Mostly remote with periodic onsite attendance Security clearance BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) required Residency UK resident required Technical Scope The contractor will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of the API layer and application logic. A dedicated database consulting engineer will handle MongoDB cluster configuration, schema design, indexing, and performance tuning — the contractor will collaborate closely with them but will own the application-layer delivery. Architecture & Design (Weeks 1–4, half-time) • Design the Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) model, including policy attributes (clearance level, nationality, group/role, context), enforcement points, and decision logic, • Design the RESTful API architecture, including endpoint structure, request/response contracts, and error handling patterns, • Map out query patterns, access flows, and integration touchpoints with external systems (data storage and encryption services provided by partner organisations), • Collaborate with the database consulting engineer on schema design, search strategy, and encryption approach to ensure the API layer aligns with the underlying data model, • Contribute to Infrastructure as Code design for deployment (Terraform or similar) Build & Implementation (Weeks 5–15, full-time) • Build a RESTful API layer in Java implementing full catalogue functionality: – CRUD operations for metadata records – Advanced search capability leveraging Atlas Search – ABAC enforcement on all API operations, ensuring search results and data retrieval are filtered by the requestor’s access attributes – Secure storage and retrieval of encrypted key material (shard keys) via CS-FLE • Implement unit tests to validate functional correctness, • Build automated data load and stress testing harnesses for the combined API and cluster deployment, • Perform integration testing against external partner systems (or appropriate stand-ins) to validate end-to-end data creation and retrieval flows, • Produce API documentation and integration guides for consuming systems, • Support knowledge transfer and handover activities in the final weeks of the engagement Essential • Java development — strong hands-on capability building production RESTful APIs (Spring Boot or similar framework), • MongoDB — solid working experience with MongoDB, including querying, aggregation pipelines, and integrating MongoDB into Java application layers, • Atlas Search — practical experience designing and implementing search solutions using Atlas Search (or Lucene-based search within MongoDB), • Security & encryption — experience with Client-Side Field Level Encryption (CS-FLE) or equivalent application-layer encryption patterns; understanding of key management concepts, • Infrastructure as Code — experience with Terraform or equivalent for deploying and managing application infrastructure, • API design — ability to design clean, well-documented RESTful APIs suitable for integration by multiple consuming systems, • Testing — experience with load/stress testing tools and approaches for validating API performance under realistic conditions, • Technical leadership — proven ability to make architectural decisions, produce design documentation, and communicate technical trade-offs to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders Desirable • Experience designing and implementing Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC) systems; familiarity with policy-as-code frameworks (e.g. Casbin, OPA, or XACML-based systems), • Experience with metadata standards such as DCAT, Dublin Core, or IES, • Experience working in UK public sector or defence environments, • Familiarity with multi-classification or multi-tenancy access models, • Experience with event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing patterns, • Understanding of consistency patterns in multi-service architectures (e.g. saga pattern, eventual consistency), • Knowledge of data mesh or federated data architecture concepts, • Experience integrating with third-party data storage APIs (e.g. S3-compatible interfaces) Working Context • The contractor will work as part of a small, focused delivery team operating within a multi-vendor programme, • The catalogue integrates with separate data shredding/storage and encryption services delivered by other organisations — the contractor will need to collaborate across these boundaries but will not be responsible for those components, • All work will be conducted via VPN access to the client’s cloud environment, • The client operates within a security-conscious environment; the contractor must be comfortable working within defined information handling and access constraints, • The role includes a knowledge transfer component in the final weeks of the engagement, including API documentation and integration guides for the client team Your application has been successfully submitted! _ We appreciate your interest in this position. 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Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals. We are looking to hire a Senior Cloud & Network Infrastructure to work within our Group IT team. Our Group IT team at Sword are responsible for the design, security, and operation of the group’s internal IT platforms, maintaining core security and systems availability, maximising benefits from existing technology investments, and undertaking a programme of ongoing improvements to ensure the platforms that underpin Sword’s business remain secure, efficient, and aligned across all regions. The team operates globally across multiple business units, delivering secure, standardised services across Microsoft 365, Azure, networking, identity, and security platforms. What the role will look like: • You will join a small, focused internal IT team, reporting to the Group IT Manager, working closely with regional business units and security stakeholders across the group., • A normal week will see you supporting a range of activities including providing senior technical escalation support, designing and implementing improvements to core platforms, contributing to security and infrastructure projects, and helping deliver group-wide initiatives such as cloud adoption, firewall migrations, and Zero Trust security improvements, • The role will involve working across multiple technologies including Azure, Microsoft 365, enterprise networking, firewalls, identity, and security tooling, with opportunities to contribute to architecture decisions and long-term platform improvements., • There will be opportunities for you to refine and build new skills on the job, with the team expected to support one another across the range of technologies being leveraged., • The role is entirely internal, with no external customer-facing component You must be able to demonstrate significant experience delivering operational IT support and infrastructure projects within a medium-sized or enterprise organisation, including a range of technical skills drawn from across the following technologies. Primary Skills • Networking and security architecture (LAN/WAN design, routing, switching, VPN, hybrid cloud networking), • Enterprise firewalls and secure connectivity (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar), • Experience with Zero Trust / ZTNA principles and secure remote access solutions, • Azure Cloud Platform (IaaS / PaaS, networking, RBAC, Policy, Backup, Monitoring), • Azure networking (VPN, Load Balancer, Application Gateway, Firewall, Private Endpoints, Front Door) Beneficial Skills • Microsoft Windows platforms (Server / Endpoint management, Intune, SCCM, DNS, security features, authentication), • Active Directory / Entra ID (on-premises and cloud, SAML, Conditional Access, RBAC, PIM, Identity Governance), • Infrastructure as Code / automation (ARM, Bicep, PowerShell, scripting, or similar), • Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Defender, E5 security technologies), • SIEM / Security monitoring platforms (Azure Sentinel, Defender, or similar), • Systems monitoring and alerting (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, PRTG, SCCM, or similar), • Centralised backup platforms (Azure Backup, Commvault, or similar), • Experience supporting governance / compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, or similar), • Experience working in environments with multiple regions / tenants / business units, • Evidence of the following qualifications or equivalent on-the-job experience would be beneficial, • Relevant Microsoft certifications (Azure, Microsoft 365, Security, Identity, or Networking), • Azure Administrator / Architect / Security certifications, • Networking or firewall certifications (Palo Alto, Fortinet, CCNA, or equivalent) At Sword, our core values and culture are based on caring about our people, investing in training and career development, and building inclusive teams where we are all encouraged to contribute to achieve success. We offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your professional development and enhance your overall quality of life. In addition to a Competitive Salary, here's what you can expect as part of our benefits package: • Personalised Career Development: We create a development plan customised to your goals and aspirations, with a range of learning and development opportunities within a culture that encourages growth., • Flexible working: Flexible work arrangements to support your work-life balance. We can’t promise to always be able to meet every request, however, are keen to discuss your individual preferences to make it work where we can., • A Fantastic Benefits Package: This includes generous annual leave allowance, enhanced family friendly benefits, pension scheme, access to private health, well-being, and insurance schemes. At Sword we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, ensuring that all applicants receive fair and equal consideration for employment, regardless of whether they meet every requirement. If you don’t tick all the boxes but feel you have some of the relevant skills and experience we’re looking for, please do consider applying and highlight your transferable skills and experience. We embrace diversity in all its forms, valuing individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Your perspective and potential are important to us. If we can do anything to help make the hiring process more accessible, please let our talent acquisition team know when you apply so we can support any adjustments.

Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Start here. Grow here. Are you ready to join a supportive team of talented Arboriculturists and Foresters and shape the future of the environment? Join our dynamic Nature team as an Arboricultural Consultant in our Leeds, Liverpool and Manchester office's (other locations across the UK may be considered). The award winning team works on a huge range of projects of all scales, recent examples including extensive BS5837 surveys in Cork, Ireland, forestry assessments in the Scottish Highlands, tree condition surveys in Manchester, providing technical advice for projects in the Middle East and veteran tree assessments in London. At AECOM there is great potential for personal and career development. The Arboriculture and Forestry Team includes a wide range of grades including: Consultants, Senior Consultants, Principal Consultants, Associate Directors and Technical Directors. We are embedded within a wider Nature team which includes experts in ecology, BNG and natural capital. In this role, depending on your interests and skillset, you will have opportunities to support on a variety of areas such as: Tree Climbing, Tree Condition Surveys, BS5837 Surveys, Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Arboricultural Method Statements, Forestry, Woodland Management, Tree Planting, Tree Valuation, Canopy Cover Assessments and Biodiversity Net Gain. . Our supportive environment offers both internal and external training opportunities within a nurturing mentoring and coaching framework. Here’s what you’ll do: • Undertaking tree surveys for planning purposes and to assess tree condition, • Preparing arboricultural reports to BS 5837:2012, Arboricultural Impact Assessments (AIA) and Arboricultural Method Statements (AMS), • Preparing Tree Condition Reports, • Provide technical arboricultural advice and support for both internal teams and clients., • Working independently or with other arboricultural and environmental professionals, in the planning, delivery and management of arboricultural services If you're passionate about innovation and turning bold ideas into reality, AECOM welcomes you. Come grow with us. Become part of our dynamic Nature business, which boasts around 150 professional experts on arboriculture, forestry, natural capital and ecology. The team includes national and global leaders located across the UK&I. At AECOM, you’ll thrive in an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where your contributions are valued. And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. Here’s what we’re looking for: • Sound level of knowledge of arboricultural principles, including awareness of BS5837:2012, BS8545:2014 and BS3998:2010, • Competency in tree identification, inspection, condition assessment and necessary management options, • Technicians Certificate in Arboriculture (or equivalent Level 3/4 qualification) or higher, • Knowledge of relevant UK legislation, best practice and policy relating to arboriculture, • To attend remote sites, a full clean UK driving licence is essential We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at _. At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you! Interested in the role or curious about life at AECOM? Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to explore our AECOM voices, employee stories, latest projects, and much more! For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn (Melissa Moody). #EVB About AECOM AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM. Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. 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Description Location: Remote - UK working hours Remote | Full-time Compensation: £90K - £110K We are hiring on behalf of our client, a high-performance financial technology organization specializing in advanced integration service products. The client develops and delivers an innovative, hosted integration platform that enables global financial institutions to maintain a flexible operational infrastructure without requiring internal engineering resources to address connectivity challenges across diverse trading venues. The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team that actively champions a comprehensive automation culture. The mandate of this department is broad and impactful, covering everything from desktop and laptop infrastructure support to sophisticated data center server provisioning and global vendor network connectivity. While each team member brings distinct areas of technical specialization, the department operates under a shared-responsibility model for the entire production environment. The client is seeking a collaborative, growth-oriented professional who can meaningfully contribute to operational excellence while continuously developing their technical capabilities. Key Responsibilities • Automated Infrastructure Provisioning: Architect and build automated provisioning systems for global server and network architectures across both physical bare-metal environments and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP)., • Continuous Delivery Pipeline Management: Evolve, maintain, and optimize the Continuous Delivery (CD) pipeline responsible for provisioning servers, configuring network switches, and deploying core software updates., • External Stakeholder Interfacing: Interact directly with hardware vendors, telecommunications providers, and external financial institutions to manage connectivity and optimize remote operations., • Collective System Ownership: Take shared ownership of the stability, performance, and monitoring of the end-to-end production environment alongside a tight-knit engineering team. Requirements Core Technical Competencies: • Foundational Coding Capability: Practical experience with software engineering is required. While expert-level software engineering is not mandatory, proficiency in basic programming within a language of choice is necessary to construct functional code and utilities independently., • Infrastructure Automation: Demonstrated experience working with software automation tools (specifically Ansible), combined with the coding agility needed to automate all configuration environments., • Systems & Network Administration: Proven experience operating as a Systems Administrator or Network Engineer, paired with a balanced, comprehensive understanding of both domains. Professional & Interpersonal Attributes: • A constructive, open-minded, and self-motivated approach to technical problem-solving., • A strong belief in lifelong learning and an awareness of evolving technologies., • High professional autonomy, with a proven ability to take the initiative within a collaborative, team-oriented ecosystem., • Experience managing third-party relationships, negotiating with vendors, procuring hardware, and supporting remote workforce initiatives via phone and email. Preferred (Non-Essential) Qualifications: • Familiarity with enterprise Authentication Protocols (e.g., SAML, OAuth2, Active Directory, Kerberos)., • Technical proficiency in Microsoft and Azure Active Directory., • Hands-on exposure to Database High Availability (HA) frameworks, including clustering and replication models (e.g., PostgreSQL). Benefits • Competitive Base Compensation: Up to £110,000 per annum, commensurate with experience and skill set., • Equity Participation: Allocation of company share options., • Corporate Benefits: A comprehensive standard benefits package., • Workplace Flexibility: Remote-first working philosophy with flexible arrangements within the UK and Europe, complemented by a modern workspace in Moorgate, London. Interview Process The client utilizes a transparent, structured four-stage evaluation process to ensure deep alignment across technical competencies and professional values: • Initial Screening Call: An introductory conversation with the Talent Acquisition/HR team to evaluate background, operational scope, and career trajectory., • Hiring Manager Interview: A 1-hour in-depth technical domain screen focusing on core systems engineering, network topology, and architecture principles., • Technical Evaluation: A 2-to-3-hour practical interview incorporating a live coding and infrastructure automation exercise., • Executive Interview: A final strategic conversation with the firm’s three Founders to discuss corporate vision and collective cultural fit. Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.

Location: Remote - Europe Join a team of elite researchers, auditors, and core engineers focused on designing, implementing, and optimizing secure smart contract systems on the Cardano platform. We are seeking experienced Plutus Developers to translate complex on-chain protocol logic from precise specifications into secure, production-ready code on the mainnet, contributing to foundational work that moves the entire ecosystem forward. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of high-assurance smart contract development, including implementation, rigorous testing, and performance optimization. This role involves deep collaboration with internal research teams, external protocol teams, and product engineers to bring novel on-chain protocols to life. Responsibilities: • Implementation: Translate protocol specifications and formal models into secure Plutus implementations, writing high-assurance Aiken and/or Plutarch smart contract code., • Testing & Assurance: Design and execute advanced testing methodologies, including property-based testing, differential testing, and invariant-based testing., • Security Modeling: Engage in threat modeling and adversarial analysis alongside auditors and researchers., • Optimization: Conduct performance tuning to optimize for script size, execution budget, and fee economics., • Ecosystem Contribution: Contribute to internal libraries, reusable frameworks (e.g., Plutus Tx, Aiken interop), CIP discussions, and public standards that enhance the Cardano ecosystem., • Collaboration: Work closely with product teams and partner engineering teams, and write clear technical documentation., • Functional Programming: Strong Haskell experience with a deep understanding of pure functional programming (FP), typed FP, and category theory fundamentals., • Domain Specific: Experience with Aiken / Plutarch or a demonstrated ability to learn these highly quickly., • UTxO Knowledge: Familiarity with UTxO-based accounting models., • Testing & Security: Experience reasoning about adversarial environments and familiarity with property-based testing (e.g., QuickCheck / Hedgehog)., • Work Style: Ability to work extremely asynchronously, self-directed, with a strong bias toward written communication first., • Timezone: Ideally located within the European timezone., • Compensation: Market-appropriate hourly rate based on skills and experience., • Commitment: Full-Time Commitment (40 hours per week)., • Time Off: Generous Paid Time Off (30 days of holiday per year for UK employees, where applicable) and Sickness Pay., • Flexibility: Contract flexibility, open to discussing terms for both a standard employee and an independent contractor., • Impact: Opportunity to build foundational libraries and critical infrastructure that advances the entire Cardano ecosystem. Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.

PURPOSE OF POST: To organise and supervise a Street Cleansing crew and to ensure that street cleansing operations are carried out within the Borough of Luton. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Clear all litter and dumped items within the Borough of Luton, the cleansing contract and provision of services under Best Value, including manual and mechanical sweeping, litter picking, wet washing, litter bin cleansing, clearing garage sites, clearing waste land, clearing up after special events, and clearing up after Road Traffic Accidents, weed spraying and gully cleansing. Undertake daily routine safety and maintenance checks to the vehicle to ensure that compliance to the Road Traffic Act and Transport Policy are kept to. Ensure that all necessary information that needs recorded is completed on time and accurately. Drive and manoeuvre a side loader van and trailer in a safe and effective manner, undertaking daily routine safety and maintenance checks to the vehicles. Drive and manoeuvre an applied sweeper, or other plant and equipment as may be required. Undertake on-site assessments of working conditions, health and safety risks, and safe working practices when undertaking street cleansing tasks and take any appropriate action to minimise risks to employees and members of the public. Report appropriate problems or defects to the Street Cleansing Supervisor for further action to be taken. Provide cover as a relief crew member for sickness/ot...

Chartered Structural Manager (Associate Director Path) £80,000 - £90,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Progression + Car allowance Watford - Hybrid Are you a Chartered Structural Manager where you will lead high-profile projects, work closely with clients and design teams, influence the growth and direction of the structural division, and progress towards Director level? Founded over 50 years ago, this established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil, structural, transport and surveying solutions across residential, commercial, education, science, infrastructure and industrial projects. Working in both the public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to provide high-quality engineering expertise from project conception through to completion. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, science and infrastructure. You'll develop client relationships, identify new business opportunities and play a key role in growing the Hertfordshire office. Working closely with clients, architects and contractors, you'll oversee project delivery, review technical designs, mentor junior engineers and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards. This role would suit a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for a senior leadership role, where they can lead a team, grow client relationships and progress towards Director level. The Role: • Leading the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across multiple sectors, • Managing and mentoring a team of 17 Structural Engineers and Technicians, • Reviewing structural calculations, drawings and technical documentation, • Managing project delivery, budgets and programme deadlines The Person: • Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, • Chartered Engineer status, • Proven structural engineering experience within a consultancy environment, • Experience using Tekla and Tedds, • Commutable to Watford Reference: BBBH25649A Structural, Engineering, Chartered, Associate, Director, Senior, Engineer, Consultancy, , Tekla, Tedds, Design, Eurocodes, Regulations, Leadership, Mentoring, Technical, Commercial Awareness, Revit, BIM, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, North London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. ??????? Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

As a Senior Impact Analyst at TPXimpact, you will help lead and deliver impact modeling and evaluation within our client teams. On client projects, youll work as part of multidisciplinary teams, including others in Design and across TPXimpact as well as associates and client teams to produce high-quality work that meets the needs of users. You will actively contribute to the Research and Analysis Community of Practice, fostering a culture of sharing and learning, playing a crucial role in achieving our missions and supporting business growth. Responsibilities • Embedding best practice approaches within client work delivering high-quality problem sizing, data analysis, and primary research to provide crucial strategic support, building the case for change and evaluating the impact of social and political interventions., • Adapt your approach depending on a clients organisation culture, design maturity, and appetite for change., • Support and coach other analysts and client teams to promote impact, evaluation, and evidence use, to support delivery outcomes and individual development goals., • Actively contributing to the practice within TPXimpact, and to implement the DT Design and practice strategy through internal impact time, skills development, knowledge management and sharing., • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement on teams and across the practice and Design., • Support business development activities, including contributing to impact analysis proposals and sales bids, pitches, and client presentations., • Line managing 12 researchers and/or analysts in your practice area., • Continuously stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, and impact measurement frameworks, sharing this knowledge with others.About You Professional knowledge and experience • Experience leveraging established economic analysis and mixed-method techniques to define the full range of costs, benefits, and strategic impacts to secure senior buy-in., • Experience of leading the build of impact frameworks (e.g. theory of change, logic models, outcomes frameworks) for complex public services and policy in client-facing teams, projects, or across programmes of work., • Experience of working within service delivery and pilot interventions using data-driven research methods and integrating robust Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) processes to drive evidence-based decision making., • Experience of working with delivery leadership to influence and shape impact, evaluation and evidence use., • Experience of working with other researchers, analysts, economists and designers as part of a multidisciplinary agile team to deliver high-quality analysis and assessments for public services., • Experience of working with data, technology and change specialists in technical and complex programmes of work., • Experience of mentoring and coaching others in the practice and in client teams to create quality, impactful and user-centred products and services, including in organisations and teams with low design maturity., • Experience of operating in a fast-paced environment, balancing internal business priorities with external delivery and work on client projects.Technical skills, • Able to plan and conduct quantitative research in compliance with GDPR., • Able to independently and collaboratively drive impact modelling and M&E, utilising diverse methodologies., • Able to translate analysis into clear, actionable insights and produce reports and briefings for senior stakeholders to support business cases, funding bids, and investment decisions with evidence., • Able to independently assess, analyse, and synthesise qualitative data, as well as facilitate teams to enable continuous insight development throughout different stages of design and delivery to enable evidence-based learning and decision-making., • Able to hold and manage data management operationsquality assurance and governance, tooling, knowledge management at scale within client programmes and the research practice team., • Able to effectively convey the value of user-centred design research, impact modelling, and monitoring and evaluation both within an organisation and in the broader public discourse., • Able to create visual, high-quality, and compelling artefacts that accurately represent quantitative research conducted (e.g., data visualisation, charts, impact reports, etc.) and/or collaborate effectively with others to do so., • Able to work in the openconfidently shaping and communicating the story of your work and impact., • Able to work within and manage ambiguitysupporting to build shared understanding and team clarity and direction., • Awareness of planning for ethical and inclusive considerations, including user grouping and segmentation design, participant screeners, and recruitment.Behaviours and PACT values, • Purpose: Youll be highly value driven, recognising that our clients needs are paramount. Youll be able to approach client engagements with professionalism, creativity and flair, whilst balancing our commercial and operational needs. Youll work to ensure we have clear processes and guardrails in place to deliver well through how we organise and operate within our Design functions., • Accountability: When in a leadership position on a client project,, youll be accountable for delivering your part of a project on time and under budget and working well with other leaders. Youll set practice standards that align to our DT Ways and Missions. You will lead by example, promoting a culture where quality, client experience and the pursuit of imaginative solutions to client problems is foremost., • Craft: Youll be able to balance multiple priorities while leading high performing teams and through establishing trusted relationships both inside and outside of TPXimpact. As a design or transformational leader who can lead others by example, you will need to navigate ambiguity and use your confidence here to quickly assimilate the direction and approaches that support positive outcomes for our clients and our business., • Togetherness: Youll be able to collaborate effectively with others across TPXimpact. Youll build strong relationships that demonstrate the importance of excellent delivery and client experience as a collective effort, rather than just focusing on your own area of expertise. Youll thrive working with others, providing clarity around vision, objectives and holding high standards for our work through the capabilities your practice holds.About Us People-Powered Transformation We're a purpose driven organisation, supporting organisations to build a better future for people, places and the planet. Combining vast experience in the public, private and third sectors and expertise in human-centred design, data, experience and technology, were creating sustainable solutions ready for an ever-evolving world. At the heart of TPXimpact, were collaborative and empathetic. Were a team of passionate people who care deeply about the work we do and the impact we have in the world. We know that change happens through people, with people and for people. Thats why we believe in people-powered transformation. Working in close collaboration with our clients, we seek to understand their unique challenges, questioning assumptions and building in their teams the capabilities and confidence to continue learning, iterating and adapting. Benefits Include: • 30 days holiday + bank holidays, • 2 volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about, • Maternity/paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave, • Life assurance, • Employer pension contribution of 5%, • Health cash plan, • Personal learning and development budget, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan, • Green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial advice, • Health assessments About TPXimpact - Digital Transformation We drive fundamental change in approaches to product and service development, delivery and technology. Our agile, multidisciplinary teams use technology, design and data to deliver better results, improving outcomes for individuals, organisations and communities. By working in the open, in partnership with our clients, we not only transform their systems and services but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with positive impact. We are committed to having a positive impact on the clients and the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from all genders, ethnicities, disabled people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Dont meet 100% of the criteria? We still want to hear from you. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process. We encourage hybrid working our team is based across the country, both remotely and from our offices and hubs. Depending on your project, you will be typically expected to attend a Leeds, London or Manchester office once a week. JBRP1_UKTJ

Field Service Engineer (Pumps) £40,000 - £45,000 Basic + OTE £73,000 + Door to Door Pay + Overtime + Van + Progression + Training Watford - M25 Patch Only Are you a Pump Engineer in the M25 patch, that wants £70k+ yearly earnings through overtime and door to door pay? Do you want to join a company with constant workflow, well organised jobs list way in advance, with a Monday to Friday days based rota and optional progression? In this role you will cover the M25 patch surrounding London, servicing, maintaining, installing a variety of pumps in both residential, commercial and the public sector of London. This role would suit an experienced pump engineer, within the M25 Patch who is eager to join a well known, stable and encouraging company whom have an extensive high end client list, uncapped overtime and great staff retention. This Role: • Servicing, maintaining and installing water and waste pumps, • Covering the m25 patch, • 1 in 6 weeks rota with a £150 retainer per week, • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm (37.5 hours a week), • Plenty of overtime for driven individuals The person: • Experienced Pump Engineer, • Based in the M25 patch Reference: BBBH25002 Keywords: M25, Field Service, Pumps, Progression, Overtime, If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Senior Structural Engineer (Progression to Associate Director) £75,000 - £80,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Progression + Car allowance Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Are you a Chartered Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role with a leading consultancy, where you'll lead a team of engineers, drive business growth, earn an annual bonus, and have a clear pathway to Director level? Founded over 50 years ago, this established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil, structural, transport and surveying solutions across residential, commercial, education, science, infrastructure and industrial projects. Working in both the public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to provide high-quality engineering expertise from project conception through to completion. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, science and infrastructure. You'll develop client relationships, identify new business opportunities and play a key role in growing the Hertfordshire office. Working closely with clients, architects and contractors, you'll oversee project delivery, review technical designs, mentor junior engineers and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards. This role would suit a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for a senior leadership role, where they can lead a team, grow client relationships and progress towards Director level. The Role: Leading the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across multiple sectors Managing and mentoring a team of 17 Structural Engineers and Technicians Reviewing structural calculations, drawings and technical documentation Managing project delivery, budgets and programme deadlines The Person: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Chartered Engineer status Proven structural engineering experience within a consultancy environment Experience using Tekla and Tedds Commutable to Hemel Hempstead Reference: BBBH25649 Structural, Engineering, Chartered, Associate, Director, Senior, Engineer, Consultancy, , Tekla, Tedds, Design, Eurocodes, Regulations, Leadership, Mentoring, Technical, Commercial Awareness, Revit, BIM, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, North London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. ??????? Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Minute Taking Administrator i on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The post holder will provide high level administration support and information to the Strategy, Engagement & Implementation. They will support the management of the Team inbox's to action the tasks according to priority with the aim of improving the quality of data that is recorded on social care systems. They will also provide support to ensure the efficient running of projects. They will support the administration tasks in relation to external suppliers and contribute to the performance management in relation to the key performance indicators set. As a Business support officer you will be responsible to: Undertake and lead on complex administrative tasks in a high volume and deadline driven environment Manage specific project support tasks with minimal supervision as part of own workload as required by line management Support the management of team email box(s) to ensure action in a timely way ensuring accurate recording Ensure data recorded is accurate and concise Creation, development and maintenance of records, files and statistical information for evidence based data Handle conflicting priorities from managers being aware of public scrutiny and partnership working within LBC and with local stakeholders requiring a high level of professionalism Taking on a coordination function between the council and externally commissioned resource to support timely actions and forward planning Manage the logistics and administration of all identified project meetings, to include suitable minute taking records, ensuring the division maintain a uniformed communication strategy and information flow across all meetings Maintain and collate management information to meet divisional management requirements, and produce periodic reports within defined time-scales to enable management to review performance Develop, implement, maintain and monitor administrative systems and procedures to support operational needs of the division, ensure the team is up to date with public information, national and local policies, procedures and strategy Be able, and as a nominated responsible officer, to undertake the processing of invoices, and stores requisitions, managing the distribution and the returning of laptops and equipment as and when required , maintaining accurate records To participate and where required facilitate working relationships with teams and staff from other divisions to ensure consistency as far as practicable Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy, safe, effective working environment, monitoring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements including H&S, property, equipment issues, and IT facilities Ensure that relevant corporate and departmental procedures are available and kept up to dateSkills and Experience Demonstrable administrative experience including developing, managing and maintaining complex administrative systems and procedures Some experience of organising and leading project work Previous local authority experience or Social Care setting Ability to communicate and build effective relationships with staff and stakeholders in a polite manner at levels Ability to write clear letters and reports Good IT skills Able to use own initiative Ability to perform basic calculations and analyse and interpret data Excellent administrative and organisational skills Able to provide a quality service to customers Some understanding of national policy surrounding health and social care Education to Level 2 Business management or equivalent experience Able to attend meetings and undertake work at various locations throughout the BoroughAbout Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Corporate Health and Safety Adviser on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To ensure that the Council remains compliant with regards to its Health and Safety responsibilities. Direct, support, train and advise local authority services, schools, trusts and other client organisations on the implementation of Health and Safety Policies and Strategy. Work collaboratively with external establishments and internal management to provide specialist health and safety advice, policy development and strategic guidance which raises both individuals & department managers awareness of their responsibilities and the health and safety profile. Undertake accident investigations and deliver a rolling risk based H&S audit programme for the corporate and educational estate. As a Health and Safety Adviser, you will be responsible to: Deliver a proactive consultancy and advisory service to Members, Council Service departments staff & managers at all levels, School's and Trusts. Develop health and safety services, advise, and deliver training as a traded service to external organisations. Effectively assess, prevent, and resolve complex health and safety issues and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Develop and promote good working relationships, co-operation and communication across the Council and with external bodies, in particular the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority and promote a positive safety culture and customer-focussed service throughout the Council. Undertake the design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, managers, and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management departmental teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of subjects. Manage the health and safety training service: identify, develop and deliver effective health and safety training to all levels of the Council. Guide the Council in the implementation of new/revised health and safety legislation Act as part of the Council's statutory competent advisory team by providing reports and making recommendations to the Health & Safety Board and CLMT to ensure the Council is able to carry out its statutory health and safety responsibilities. Undertake audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments relating to health and safety matters. Assist services to undertake a broad range of specialised risk assessments across diverse work situations and environments to ensure conformity with specific health and safety regulations.Skills and Experience: In-depth experience in an operational and advisory health and safety role including working collaboratively with senior managers and clients to provide advice, audits, compliance, guidance & training Good communication skills - able to negotiate with and influence others in order to raise the profile of health and safety in the workplace, engaging with management, Trade Unions & employees Able to work independently and to undertake research unsupervised Demonstrable training/presentation skills - able to design and deliver health and safety training courses to client groups In-depth organisational skills - able to manage periods of heavy and conflicting workload demands Demonstrable ability to use information technology, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint). Demonstrable knowledge of current health and safety legislation, best practice and national trends and developments NEBOSH Certificate/ Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) in Occupational Health and Safety Practice Willing to attain level 5 H&S qualification Full clean driving licence, car insured for business useAbout Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Flood Risk Engineer (Flood Modelling / TUFLOW) £50,000 - £60,000 + Company Bonus + Hybrid Working + Progression + Company Benefits + Car Allowance Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Are you a Flood Risk Engineer with experience in flood modelling looking to join a leading consultancy where you'll work on major residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, develop your technical expertise and progress your career within a growing team? Founded over 50 years ago, this established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil, structural, transport and surveying solutions across residential, commercial, education, science, infrastructure and industrial projects. Working in both the public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to provide high-quality engineering expertise from project conception through to completion. In this role, you will lead the delivery of flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, retail and education. You'll develop and review hydraulic models, prepare technical reports and liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Working within a growing Water and Environmental team, you'll manage projects from inception to completion while supporting junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business. This role would suit a Flood Risk Engineer with consultancy experience looking to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and progress their career within a growing and supportive consultancy. The Role: Leading flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects Developing and reviewing models using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and InfoWorks ICM Managing projects from inception through to completion Liaising with clients, local authorities and the Environment Agency Preparing technical reports and interpreting hydrological data Supporting and mentoring junior team members The Person: Experience in flood modelling and flood risk management Proficient in TUFLOW and Flood Modeller Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments Commutable to Hemel Hempstead Reference: BBBH25650A Flood Risk Engineer, Flood Modelling, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, Flood Risk Assessment, FRA, Drainage, Sustainable Drainage, SuDS, Water Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Modelling, InfoWorks ICM, Environment Agency, Consultancy, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, North London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit Accounts Payable Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Responsible for the delivery of an efficient and effective payment process, providing accounts payable support to the whole of Luton Council. To ensure the timely and accurate processing of all invoices, interfaces, manual payments, memo's and credit notes generated throughout the Authority. Support the Creditors financial system with the responsibility for documenting procedures, testing enhancements, updates and new releases, supporting devolved users with guidance and training on the accounts payable system and processes. Advising and supporting and service managers and cost centre managers on accounts payable procedures and legislation compliance. You will be responsible to: ·Assess and determine the suitability of invoices/petty cash and claims in relation to financial regulations. ·Identifying payment priority to ensure creditors payment terms are met as defined in the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act, including checking of VAT when required. ·Identifying invoices that sit under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS), ensuring that all suppliers that fall within the scheme, are verified and are processed in accordance within the business tax regulations as prescribed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) regulations. ·Ensure timely and accurate replies to written and telephone enquiries from companies and individuals relating to invoices and outstanding payments. ·Ensuring that all invoices, credit notes and Memos are processed via intelligent scanning. ·Understand and apply the appropriate controls, to minimise risk and loss to the council by challenging service managers and cost centre managers in order to avoid duplicate payments. ·Responsible for monitoring payments interfaced into the creditors system from other service area's bespoke finance systems, checking, correcting where necessary and authorising the payments appropriately. ·Testing and identifying areas suitable to be developed into interfaces. Working with the accounts payable team leader, the service area to develop the interface specification, then working in conjunction with accountancy system developer to implement the new interface. ·Responsible for the processing, handling and reconciliation of the Authorities Petty Cash scheme. Ensure council policy is adhered to and all relevant processes have been completed. ·Extracting data and maintaining reports to reconcile monthly and annual figures require by Inland Revenue Legislation. Completing the statutory CIS return to HMRC in accordance with the HMRC guidelines and timetables. Liaising with the VAT accountant to ensure timely payment to HMRC of tax due. Skills and Experience: Ability to run reports, extract, interpret and analyse data to resolve complex queries Able to use IT databases such as Financial or equivalent software Highly numerate, a sound understanding of mathematical processes Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of companies, individuals and internal colleagues at all levels providing effective advice or help. Ensuring advice is in line with financial regulations and council policy Able to plan and organise own workload adhering to immovable deadlines, working in a detailed and systematic manner Ability to work in a flexible manner to recognise and react actively to assist other team members to meet team deadlines and objectives Strong background in Accounts Payable, Payment Processing, GRN Purchase Order Matching as well as general accounts payable knowledge About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Building a sustainable tomorrow BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Bid Writer - Private Sector for our FM segment of the business. The position will involve a mixture of working from home and working out of any UK and Ireland office locations. BAM operates a flexible working policy. This role will be working 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday. 8.30am - 4.45pm. In addition to an attractive salary, we offer a significant benefits package including an electric car or car allowance, contributory pension, BUPA, life assurance, 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays), gym subsidy, BAM social club membership and many more exciting benefits. Making Possible The FM Bid Writer will be involved in working as part of the solutions team to draft high quality facilities management responses to tenders and developing Integrated FM service delivery models and case studies. Responsibilities: • Be responsible for the generation of high-quality written tender submissions for multiple soft, hard and integrated facilities management contracts across the private sector and wider multi-sector markets. • Create, develop and maintain a library of bid submission material in line with best practice, ensuring a standardised format and continuously improving market perception of BAM FM services. • Develop a full understanding of solution documentation to effectively communicate operational, commercial and service delivery requirements within submissions. • Engage with operational, commercial and business development leads to finalise compelling solution content tailored to client requirements. • Identify and utilise existing bid content and collateral to support proposal development. • Develop, refine and rewrite content into a consistent, high-quality and compelling proposal style. • Translate technical and operational information from subject matter experts into clear, persuasive and client-focused tender responses. • Support submissions across a diverse range of sectors including corporate, commercial, retail, logistics, manufacturing, public-facing environments and integrated FM solutions. What’s in it for you? • Company Car or Car Allowance. • Contributory Pension • BUPA • Life Assurance • 26 days holiday (increases with length of service) plus 2 Wellbeing days and 1 Volunteering day. • Gym subsidy and BAM social club membership. • Health and Well Being Programme. • Learning and Development Opportunities. What do you bring to the role? • Demonstrable experience producing compelling bid writing material within the FM sector, with a strong focus on private sector opportunities. • Strong knowledge of the FM market and the ability to produce high-quality written responses across multiple sectors. • Proven ability to operate independently within a fast-paced FM environment, managing multiple submissions and deadlines with minimal supervision. • A self-starter who can quickly integrate into the business, build relationships with key stakeholders and hit the ground running from day one. • Experience coordinating bid submissions and managing multiple tender deadlines within a fast-paced corporate environment. • Excellent commercial awareness coupled with a strategic and solutions-focused mindset. • Competent knowledge of Microsoft Office and bid management systems. • Excellent organisational, presentation and interpersonal skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to achieve set standards and operate against performance criteria and deadlines. • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality. About BAM Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics. The application process BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible

Flood Risk Engineer (Flood Modelling / TUFLOW) £50,000 - £60,000 + Company Bonus + Hybrid Working + Progression + Company Benefits + Car Allowance Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Are you a Flood Risk Engineer with experience in flood modelling looking to join a leading consultancy where you'll work on major residential, commercial and infrastructure projects, develop your technical expertise and progress your career within a growing team? Founded over 50 years ago, this established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil, structural, transport and surveying solutions across residential, commercial, education, science, infrastructure and industrial projects. Working in both the public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to provide high-quality engineering expertise from project conception through to completion. In this role, you will lead the delivery of flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, retail and education. You'll develop and review hydraulic models, prepare technical reports and liaise with clients, regulators and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Working within a growing Water and Environmental team, you'll manage projects from inception to completion while supporting junior engineers and contributing to the continued growth of the business. This role would suit a Flood Risk Engineer with consultancy experience looking to take ownership of projects, develop client relationships and progress their career within a growing and supportive consultancy. The Role: Leading flood modelling, Flood Risk Assessment and drainage projects Developing and reviewing models using TUFLOW, Flood Modeller and InfoWorks ICM Managing projects from inception through to completion Liaising with clients, local authorities and the Environment Agency Preparing technical reports and interpreting hydrological data Supporting and mentoring junior team members The Person: Experience in flood modelling and flood risk management Proficient in TUFLOW and Flood Modeller Experience preparing Flood Risk Assessments Commutable to Hemel Hempstead Reference: BBBH25650A Flood Risk Engineer, Flood Modelling, TUFLOW, Flood Modeller, Flood Risk Assessment, FRA, Drainage, Sustainable Drainage, SuDS, Water Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Hydraulic Modelling, InfoWorks ICM, Environment Agency, Consultancy, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Hitchin, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, North London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. TPBN1_UKTJ

Senior Structural Engineer (Progression to Associate Director) £75,000 - £80,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Progression + Car allowance Hemel Hempstead - Hybrid Are you a Chartered Structural Engineer looking to step into a senior leadership role with a leading consultancy, where you'll lead a team of engineers, drive business growth, earn an annual bonus, and have a clear pathway to Director level? Founded over 50 years ago, this established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy delivers practical and innovative civil, structural, transport and surveying solutions across residential, commercial, education, science, infrastructure and industrial projects. Working in both the public and private sectors, the team collaborates closely with architects, developers, contractors and local authorities to provide high-quality engineering expertise from project conception through to completion. In this role, you will lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across a range of sectors including residential, commercial, education, science and infrastructure. You'll develop client relationships, identify new business opportunities and play a key role in growing the Hertfordshire office. Working closely with clients, architects and contractors, you'll oversee project delivery, review technical designs, mentor junior engineers and ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards. This role would suit a Chartered Structural Engineer looking for a senior leadership role, where they can lead a team, grow client relationships and progress towards Director level. The Role: Leading the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across multiple sectors Managing and mentoring a team of 17 Structural Engineers and Technicians Reviewing structural calculations, drawings and technical documentation Managing project delivery, budgets and programme deadlinesThe Person: Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering Chartered Engineer status Proven structural engineering experience within a consultancy environment Experience using Tekla and Tedds Commutable to Hemel HempsteadReference: BBBH25649 Structural, Engineering, Chartered, Associate, Director, Senior, Engineer, Consultancy, , Tekla, Tedds, Design, Eurocodes, Regulations, Leadership, Mentoring, Technical, Commercial Awareness, Revit, BIM, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Watford, North London If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

About the Role Were looking for a talented, driven and flexible Leakage Technician to join our Customer Delivery team at Affinity Water. This is a varied, hands-on role where youll take ownership of leakage detection across 3,000km of critical trunk mains, helping to protect water resources and deliver an excellent service to our customers. Working independently in the field, youll play a vital role in identifying leaks, supporting incident response, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure efficient and safe operations. What Youll Be Doing Carrying out leakage detection surveys across the trunk mains network using advanced techniques Using mapping, telemetry and digital tools (e.g. GIS, Waternet) to enhance survey accuracy Responding to incidents and supporting repair teams with clear diagnostics Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to ensure effective issue resolution Managing your own workload, working independently and using initiative in the field Reporting and raising jobs through works management systems Maintaining high safety, environmental and water quality standards at all times Supporting wider team targets and assisting colleagues when needed What Were Looking For Essential: Proven experience using leakage detection equipment, methodologies and systems Strong understanding of safe working practices Knowledge of water hygiene standards Full UK driving licence Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively Desirable: Experience with GIS or Waternet systems Understanding of hydraulic models Confidence using Microsoft Office and mobile apps Skills & Attributes Strong problem-solving skills and initiative in field-based environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities Good report writing and record-keeping skills Effective team player with strong organisational and time management skills Positive, motivated and proactive attitude This role involves a fair amount of physical activity including a lot of walking, bending and some lifting of heavy objects. Benefits: Salary: Up to £46,507 (Basic and Flex) dependant on skills and experience Learning and development opportunities, including mentoring and a range of formal courses and open learning resources. Entry into the company annual bonus scheme. Annual leave from 23-27 rising with length of service, and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days. A Celebration Day in addition to public holidays that people can use to celebrate a religious festival or other occasion that is important to them. A generous 'double match pension scheme' that doubles the contributions you make (company contribution capped at 12%) We offer a range of family benefits including enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity, Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support Leave and up to 5 full or 10 half days of paid Carers Leave. Menopause policy and Reasonable Adjustment policy to help everyone perform at their best. Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental health. Discounts at a Range of Retail Outlets and on Dental and Medical Insurance through our Tap4Perks scheme. Up to 4 Affinity days a year to volunteer in the community. Life Assurance. Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, were committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria and opt in on the application form. Ask the Talent Acquisition lead for the full job description to see all the criteria. If we have a very high volume of applicants and were not able to offer interviews to all, well take a fair and proportionate number of disabled candidates through. Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive. TPBN1_UKTJ

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit an Environmental Health Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To effectively implement and deliver complex reactive and planned workload in relation to food hygiene, food standards and health and safety enforcement service areas. Provide professional support and advice, in line with appropriate competencies, to local stakeholders and other council services. Supervise and coach less experienced team members. To deputise for the team manager and service manager as directed. You will be responsible to: Undertake planned interventions of higher risk commercial premises and identify contraventions of appropriate legislation, codes of practice, statutory guidance, policies and procedures. Determine and implement enforcement action in accordance with council policy to achieve compliance, whilst maintaining accurate and timely records of activity on the council's computer database. Prepare statements of evidence and other information for the compilation of reports for legal proceedings and attend courts and tribunals to give evidence on behalf of the council. Provide professional technical advice to, and deal with, complex complaints and enquiries from consumers and businesses, identifying potential offences and securing compliance in accordance with the Council's statutory duties. Investigate complex and high-profile notifications from national regulators/bodies in accordance with statutory duties and ensure actions are taken in line with agreed policies. Carry out food, water and environmental sampling and analysis, as may be required in accordance with sampling programmes. Act as a consultee for planning applications, licensing and safety advisory group applications relating to health and safety and food safety. Devise, develop and undertake complex activities and projects aimed at raising standards in businesses, including provision of accredited training courses, interventions based on evidence, better regulation initiatives, working with other services to assist businesses.Skills and Experience: In-depth experience of securing or improving compliance with health and safety or food safety and standards (composition and labelling) legislation Able to communicate, advise and persuade service users and businesses clearly and authoritatively Able to undertake detailed, complex investigations, identifying service improvements evaluating and interpreting legislation, statutory codes and data relating to the activity of the team, monitoring impact of projects and applying outcomes Able to write concise and accurate reports and documents and deliver presentations Able to manage and prioritise own work to meet targets and deadlines In-depth current knowledge of environmental health legislation, topical issues and priorities and strategies to secure compliance NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification to at least level 4 EHRB registration as an Environmental Health Officer Higher Certificate in Food Premises Inspection or Higher Certificate in Food Control Able to travel to sites throughout the Borough for inspections and investigations on a daily basis, including transport of equipment Able to transport equipment to and from site visits (daily)About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates