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PAM Specialist - £592 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS RequiredOverview:We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long-term programme of work. This is a hands-on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise-grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure.You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy.Key Responsibilities: • Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits., • Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions., • Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows., • Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording., • Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts., • Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms., • Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory., • Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting., • Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues., • Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks.Essential experience:, • Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions., • Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies., • Expertise in credential vaulting and password lifecycle automation., • Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring., • Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance., • Experience onboarding multi-platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices)., • Understanding of AD privileged identity management., • Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging., • Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF., • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills., • Excellent documentation capability., • Eligible for SC clearance.Desirable skills:, • Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field., • Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access)., • Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea., • Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python., • Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle)., • Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes., • Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure., • Understanding of OT/ICS environments.PAM Specialist - £592 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required

GLL is currently looking for Swimming Teachers based at The White Horse Leisure & Tennis Centre, Abingdon. If you have the skills and ambition to join us as a Swimming Teacher, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. This is more than just a Swimming Teacher job, it's a career. As a Swimming Teacher, you will play a key role in developing our customers' swimming skills. This is your chance to deliver safe, consistent swimming lessons that give people real confidence in the water – and an invaluable life skill. As an experienced Swimming Teacher, you’ll thrive on supporting people to achieve their potential, taking a pupil’s nature and needs into account. Swimming Teachers draw on their knowledge of practices, progression, and teaching points and apply it in the most effective way. Naturally, there’ll be some administration involved, but rest assured that almost all of your time will be spent doing what you do best, teaching people to become stronger swimmers, whether in a group or one-to-one, and from children to adults. We’re looking for Swimming Teachers who are approachable, with the friendly, patient nature needed to build people’s trust, motivate pupils, and encourage with praise. You’ll need to be STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified and ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation will be vital too, as will an understanding of Child Protection Policy. What you’ll do: Maintain a good and positive image of the Centre to customers and the public generally by providing a welcoming, helpful, and professional poolside service. Comply with the commitments outlined in the ‘Customer Charter’, ensuring that standards are maintained as stipulated. Ensure the safety and control of the pupils within the swimming lesson and to ensure that all relevant regulations applicable to the centres operation are enforced and complied with. Actively encourage pupils to enrol on further courses and short courses. Assist with new-enrolments and re-enrolments as required by the General Manager. Understand and follow the Safeguarding Policy and Procedure & Behaviour policy contained within the Swim School product. Record and complete relevant awards in line with expected standards, ensuring that the levels are obtained. Teach to the standard set within the product manual to ensure a consistent approach throughout all the centres. As a leader within the leisure industry we can also offer scope to progress your career, and job variety like nowhere else. What you need: STA Award or Certificate level or Swim England Level 2 qualified. Ideally have the National Rescue Award for Swimming Teachers & Coaches. Knowledge of health, safety, and other relevant legislation. Understanding of Child Protection Policy. As a charitable social enterprise and cooperative owned by our staff, GLL is a unique organisation for you to have a career with! The basics: Pay from £15.61 per hour, dependent on qualification. This is a flexible position. Hours of work will be negotiated with you in line with the needs of the service, flexible working may be possible, working from home is not possible in this role. We are an accredited Living Wage employer with industry leading rates of pay We can offer a career, not just a job with extensive Learning & development support available. A uniform will be supplied and must be worn GLL is Values Driven, not Profit Driven. We work hard to benefit the communities we operate in. As a staff owned organisation you will be given the opportunity to join the Society and have a stake in your business Additionally GLL offers employees a range of employment benefits: Access to a pension scheme. Health Assurance and access to Counselling services Access to the tax efficient Ride to Work bicycle purchase scheme. Free annual eye tests Discounted nationwide (over 200 centres) inclusive leisure centre membership for you and your partner. This includes GLL Extras! GLL Society benefits (if you choose to join the Society after your probation period) include: The right to stand for the Society board and to vote for board members to represent you Access to team building and fun events such as Treks, Concerts outings etc Access to a range of benefits exclusive to our people – ask your line manager for details or check out the Intranet About GLL: As the UK’s largest leisure operator and charitable social enterprise, we offer a range of careers for everyone in our local communities. We manage over 400 facilities across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, including public sport and leisure centres, elite sporting venues, libraries, and children’s centres. Our people are from the communities we serve and help us make real changes in their local area. One of our core values is ‘More than a Job’, because working with us opens a wide range of possibilities and opportunities for you, starting with how you work with us. To make sure we are having a positive impact on our people, we also offer some flexible and part-time working options so you can make sure your new job works for you. Subject to vacancies, whether you are after a contractual commitment and a regular work schedule or the freedom of flexible hours, you may be able to choose an arrangement that works best for you and play your part in improving the health and wellbeing of your community. We offer two different types of work arrangements: A permanent employment contract - part time and full time A flexible worker engagement by joining our flexible worker pool If you are looking for a regular number of hours that you can work and are flexible to meet the needs of a 7 day a week service, then a full-time or part-time permanent contract might be the right choice for you. So whether your ambitions lie in sport and leisure, events & catering, health & beauty, corporate support or working with children, you’ll be able to find your ideal new job at GLL. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are Investors in People Gold Award employer. However you choose to work with us, you can be sure that you will be a valued member of our team, working with great colleagues, and making a real difference

Your new company A unique opportunity to influence and improve housing services at a strategic level.Are you a housing professional with a passion for regulatory assurance, compliance, and service improvement?We're partnering with a forward thinking public sector organisation to recruit a Senior Housing Regulatory Assurance Officer. This is a pivotal role shaping the quality, safety, and continuous improvement of housing services across the organisation. You will champion high standards, drive regulatory compliance, and ensure the organisation delivers safe, modern and resident focused housing services. Your new role • Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of housing regulatory compliance activity, • Establishing and embedding service improvement frameworks, • Acting as a subject-matter expert for housing regulation, Consumer Standards and statutory compliance, • Producing high quality reports, dashboards and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders, • Identifying risks early, creating action plans, and supporting service areas to raise performance, • Guiding teams through inspections, audits, self assessments and regulatory submissions, • Deputising for senior leaders when required, • Providing line management support to staff involved in compliance and assurance, • Working cross departmentally to embed a culture of quality, learning and continuous improvement What you'll need to succeed • Strong knowledge of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act and the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards, • Experience in social housing, compliance, service improvement or project management, • Ability to analyse data, interpret performance trends and create action plans, • Skilled in writing policies, procedures, formal reports and presenting to diverse audiences, • Excellent investigative, problem solving and diagnostic abilities, • Experience developing improvement plans and delivering change, • A collaborative, innovative, solutions focused mindset, • Strong organisational ability - able to prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands Desirable: • Professional housing qualification or currently working towards one What you'll get in return • Highly influential position shaping service quality, • Opportunity to lead on a new and developing regulatory assurance framework, • Supportive leadership environment where ideas are valued, • Flexible hybrid working, • Chance to make a meaningful impact for residents and communities What you need to do nowIf 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 about your career. Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

Project Manager / Senior Site Manager - Oxford Salary: £60,000 - £71,000 + Car Allowance + PensionLocation: OxfordSectors: Education, Commercial, Leisure & HeritageProject Type: New Build & Refurbishment An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager or experienced Senior Site Manager to join a well-established, family-owned regional contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Oxford and the wider South of England. The business has been operating for well over a century and is known for delivering design & build, new build, restoration and refurbishment projects, typically from £1 Million to £10 Million. This is a key leadership role within the Oxford team, focused on projects across the education, commercial, leisure and heritage sectors. The successful individual will play an important part in leading projects and site teams, working within a business known for its people-first culture, collaborative approach and commitment to quality. The client has a number of schemes due to commence over the coming months, with project values ranging from £1 million to £6 million. These projects are all based in Central Oxford and will include a mix of new build and refurbishment works, offering excellent variety and a strong pipeline of local work. The Company Our client is an award-winning, financially strong regional contractor with an established presence across the South of England, including Oxford. They operate across a broad range of sectors including education, commerce & industry, sports & leisure, healthcare, residential, arts & culture and heritage-led projects, delivering both new build and refurbishment schemes for public and private sector clients.They have built an excellent reputation for their friendly, efficient and committed approach, with a culture that is supportive, collaborative, positive, professional and people-focused. The business is known for strong long-term relationships with both clients and supply chain partners, offering stability, longevity and a genuine opportunity to progress. The Role As Project Manager / Senior Site Manager, you will take a lead role in the delivery of projects in and around Oxford. These schemes will range across education, commercial, leisure and heritage, and may include both refurbishment and new build works.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to join a respected contractor where they can take real ownership, be visible within the team, and contribute to the success of a growing regional department.Key Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day delivery of projects from inception through to completion, • Manage site teams, subcontractors and programme performance, • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard of quality, • Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to maintain progress and communication, • Oversee site logistics, reporting and planning activities, • Support commercial and programme objectives throughout the project lifecycle, • Drive a positive site culture and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships About You • Experience as a Project Manager or a Senior Site Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role, • Background working for a main contractor on new build and/or refurbishment projects, • Sector experience in education, commercial, leisure or heritage would be highly desirable, • Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, • Able to manage projects and site teams effectively while maintaining high standards, • Ambitious and looking for a role with long-term progression and stability What's on Offer • £62,000 - £72,000 salary, • Car allowance + pension, • Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of projects across Oxford, • Lead role within a respected and established regional business, • Long-term career prospects with a contractor known for longevity and progression, • Positive team culture that is supportive, collaborative, friendly, committed and quality-driven If you'd like to discuss this opportunity, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton. Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk

Please note this role is UK only. We are KOPE and we are dedicated to revolutionising how we design and construct the build environment KOPE is the only purpose-built software platform for offsite construction. We enable the transition from traditional construction by integrating offsite processes and products. We instantly apply real-world products directly to design models, allowing the worlds of design and manufacturing to come together as one. We are building a better future. Join us. The Role We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient cloud infrastructure. This role combines operational efficiency with a strong security mindset, ensuring that our platforms are reliable, compliant, and continuously improving. You will play a key role in shaping our cloud strategy, enhancing our CI/CD capabilities, and embedding security best practices throughout the development lifecycle. Responsibilities • Design, implement, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, • Build and maintain disaster recovery (DR) and failover strategies to ensure business continuity, • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Pulumi (existing knowledge of Terraform or similar also acceptable), • Ensure infrastructure is version-controlled, reusable, and aligned with best practices, • Maintain and enhance existing pipelines in Azure DevOps, • Design and implement modern CI/CD workflows to improve build, test, and deployment processes, • Evaluate and lead potential migration to more mature or scalable tooling platforms, • Integrate security practices into all stages of the development and deployment lifecycle, • Manage and optimise vulnerability scanning tools and processes, • Analyse and prioritise security findings, working with teams to remediate risks, • Act as the primary liaison for external penetration testing providers and internal stakeholders, • Ensure compliance with security standards and organisational policies, • Strong experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architecture, • Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (preferably Pulumi, ideally with C#), • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps and at least one other, E.G Jenkins, Teamcity, Github actions, Octopus Deploy etc), • Solid understanding of cloud security principles and DevSecOps practices, • Experience with vulnerability management tools and processes, • Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation Desirable Skills • Experience migrating CI/CD platforms or modernising build systems, • Knowledge of containerisation and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools, • Understanding of compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2), • Experience and understanding of the changing nature of AI involvement in this area and how to employ it, • Remote first, • Flexible working style, • Relaxed and fun culture, • Greenfield development with no legacy apps, • Autonomy & responsibility encouraged, • Generous holiday allowance - 23 days paid holiday plus public and bank holidays, • Aviva Health Insurance, • Winter leave – the office closes between Christmas eve and 1st January (inclusive) this is in addition to your personal annual leave, • All-company in person events, • Generous maternity, paternity and parental leave policy

The world’s most sophisticated companies rely on AlphaSense to remove uncertainty from decision-making. With market intelligence and search built on proven AI, AlphaSense delivers insights that matter from content you can trust. Our universe of public and private content includes equity research, company filings, event transcripts, expert calls, news, trade journals, and clients’ own research content. The acquisition of Tegus by AlphaSense in 2024 advances our shared mission to empower professionals to make smarter decisions through AI-driven market intelligence. Together, AlphaSense and Tegus will accelerate growth, innovation, and content expansion, with complementary product and content capabilities that enable users to unearth even more comprehensive insights from thousands of content sets. Our platform is trusted by over 6,000 enterprise customers, including a majority of the S&P 500. Founded in 2011, AlphaSense is headquartered in New York City with more than 2,000 employees across the globe and offices in the U.S., U.K., Finland, India, Singapore, Canada, and Ireland. Come join us! About the Role: Reporting to the VP, People Operations, the Global Benefits Specialist will contribute to the success of our People Operations team by using your benefits expertise to support our employees across our global organization. In this role, you will collaborate with Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition, and People Operations teams to address both regional and global benefit needs while ensuring compliance with applicable local regulations. You will assist in administering and maintaining high-quality benefit programs that align with the organization’s goals and help attract and retain top talent. This role will be focused on benefits in EMEA, as well as providing backup on benefits in APAC and the US. However, the scope of countries and supporting responsibilities may shift periodically as we grow and scale. What You’ll Do: • Manage and administer employee benefit programs, including but not limited to insurance plans, time off policies, wellness initiatives, and other non-salary compensation for your primary and backup countries., • Maintain compliance with local labor laws and regulations., • Provide guidance to employees on benefits and address inquiries or concerns., • Collaborate with external vendors to ensure timely and accurate delivery of benefit services, • Assist in global benefits harmonization efforts and the sharing and creation of best practices across regions., • Support benefits-related updates or enhancements in Workday and other systems., • Draft, maintain, and optimize process and policy documentation related to benefits., • Manage benefits invoice reconciliation in collaboration with our Finance team., • Assist with annual benefit renewal and enrollment processes and the implementation of new programs. Who You Are: • You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, preferred, • You are a benefits professional with 5-8 years of experience in Human Resources with 2-3 years of global benefits-specific experience; experience working for pre-IPO and/or publicly traded companies preferred., • You’re proficient at using Workday for benefits management strongly preferred, • You have strong knowledge of local labor laws in EMEA; familiarity with US and/or APAC regulations is a plus, • You are a strong communicator, with the ability to adjust messaging based on audience and employee needs, • You are proficient at using Google Sheets and Excel to audit and analyze data with full attention to detail., • You’re comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes “messy” environment but also thrive on organizing the “mess” by building reports, templates, process documents, and other resources to support yourself, the team, and employees. AlphaSense is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling AlphaSense’s commitment to equal employment opportunity. AlphaSense does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any other non-merit factor. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at AlphaSense, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. In addition, it is the policy of AlphaSense to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where a particular employee works. Recruiting Scams and Fraud We at AlphaSense have been made aware of fraudulent job postings and individuals impersonating AlphaSense recruiters. These scams may involve fake job offers, requests for sensitive personal information, or demands for payment. Please note: • AlphaSense never asks candidates to pay for job applications, equipment, or training., • All official communications will come from an @_ email address., • If you’re unsure about a job posting or recruiter, verify it on our _. If you believe you’ve been targeted by a scam or have any doubts regarding the authenticity of any job listing purportedly from or on behalf of AlphaSense please contact us. Your security and trust matter to us.

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 nearly 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. The Water Business prides itself on developing innovative techniques to improve the delivery, efficiency, and sustainable outcomes of our projects. We provide a broad range of clients with a full range of Water services across all sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Water team of over 700 professionals spread across the UK & Ireland. We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Start here. Grow here. The Director of Growth & Business Development will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of AECOM’s Water business across the UK and Ireland. This includes identifying new market opportunities, nurturing strategic partnerships, guiding market entry initiatives, and helping steer the business towards sustainable and profitable expansion. The role requires industry knowledge, commercial insight, and collaborative leadership to shape the organisation’s long-term success within the evolving water landscape. This externally focused, high-impact role is essential in shaping market strategy, building strong partnerships, and positioning AECOM as the trusted partner of choice across the water sector. You will collaborate across business lines and geographies, embracing our One AECOM approach to unlock new opportunities and deliver sustainable, long-term value for clients. You will be responsible for coordinating end-market work-winning activities and supporting strategic initiatives across the Water Business Line. A key part of your role will be ensuring effective positioning through branding, marketing, and bidding efforts. With a strong external focus, you will work across AECOM’s global network to connect emerging market opportunities with our technical capabilities. Partnering with regional growth and strategy teams, subject matter experts, and client account leads, you will contribute to shaping successful strategies for priority pursuits. Your work will draw on client insight, market trends, and investment planning to expand our market presence and impact. You will also help refine our go-to-market approach to ensure AECOM remains a forward-thinking and reliable partner to clients. Strategic Growth Leadership • Lead the UK&I Water Business and collaborate with other business lines and sector leads on key pursuits and growth initiatives., • Direct our Client Account Managers and Framework Managers in meeting our clients needs., • Define and execute a growth strategy aligned with corporate goals, while monitoring market trends, policy shifts, and emerging opportunities to guide investment and innovation. Business Development & Sales • Drive new business opportunities and expand the client base through engagement with public and private sectors, partnerships, and networking., • Lead major bids, proposals, and commercial negotiations, ensuring strong win rates and profitability., • Represent AECOM at industry forums and manage joint ventures and framework agreements. Market Intelligence & Positioning • Conduct market and competitive analysis to refine propositions and identify new revenue streams., • Position AECOM as a thought leader in water resilience, digital water, ESG, and infrastructure innovation. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Bid Development • Work closely with marketing, and sector leads to align client solutions with capabilities and market directions., • Foster internal relationships that promote a culture of success., • Coordinate pipeline analysis and bid management to meet business plan targets. Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: • Extensive experience in business development, growth strategy, or commercial leadership, with a proven record in revenue generation, deal structuring, and leading complex bids in the water sector., • Strong knowledge of the water market, including regulatory frameworks, infrastructure cycles (AMP), and digital transformation., • Well-established network in water utilities, infrastructure, or technology sectors., • Experience with public sector procurement and framework agreements., • Excellent communication, and collaboration skills., • Proven ability to drive strategic plans and work across multidisciplinary teams., • Solid understanding of ESG principles in a water context., • Awareness of industry trends in Europe and India. 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. 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. Please let us know using this email address _ if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in public policy, political science, economics, sociology, or a closely related discipline. The University of Oxford is seeking to appoint an Associate Professor of Public Policy to contribute to its internationally renowned teaching and research environment. T

RFCSR is inviting applications for the Associate Professorship of Public Policy at the University of Oxford in Oxford, United Kingdom. The successful applicant will play a vital role in engaging with policy debates and contribute to interdisciplinary research and education.

Right across infrastructure, theres a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage youre at in your career, with us youll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in afriendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? M Group Highways At M Group Highways, were supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We dont just build roads and bridges- were building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. Youll be joining our Highways team, as the UKs number one highway maintenance contractor, our teams use the latest innovations to create effective solutions. We offer a range of services including planned and reactive maintenance and highway improvement schemes. Want to come and be a part of it? What will you be doing? Manage and supervise a wide range of highway-based projects on-site ensuring work is carried out safely, on time, to budget and in accordance with the HSEQ standards required by M Group and Oxfordshire County Council (OCC). Be responsible for day-to-day management of site tasks Aid the other site agents / works manager with the development of the construction programmes and methodology utilising existing knowledge & experience and through engagement with Key Supply Chain. Manage all risks effectively on site and ensure adherence to risk management processes. Ensure in-house and subcontract personnel are competent and fully trained to undertake their work. Liaise with commercial team, designers, and site teams to manage changes identified on site Delivering the services in line with the contract requirements and to the satisfaction of the client and their customers To ensure the highest possible Health and safety standards are employed across all sites, adhering to M Groups health and safety policy and actively supporting the It Starts With Me (ISWM) culture that is an integral part of the M Group working environment To ensure the effective management of all time, cost and quality aspects, while managing all of the day-to-day activities on a range of infrastructure related projects. What you will bring Possession of SSTS/SMSTS CSCS (Gold supervisor card Desirable) Driving licence First Aid NRSWA (Supervisor) Suitable levels of experience in supervision, project management & delivery management of Highway improvement and public realm work, in particular surface treatments (desirable) A detailed understanding of health and safety management and the requirements of CDM A working knowledge of quality and environmental standards for highway improvement work. Commercially aware with knowledge of budget and cost control processes Good communication skills Knowledge of NEC Term Service Contract (desirable) Whats in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Matched or contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000s of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme In addition, this role offers; Company van/vehicle and fuel card for business use 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Recommend a friend get rewarded for introducing people to us! Holiday purchase scheme Personal Accident Cover About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We are one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. Were responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet Were open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations Were together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts Were ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether youre a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. Its an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rdparty background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. TPBN1_UKTJ

Project Manager - Civil Engineering (Didcot) - Lead Major Infrastructure Projects Are you an experienced Project Manager - Civil Engineering ready to take full ownership of large-scale infrastructure schemes and drive delivery from inception through to completion? This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager - Civil Engineering to step into a pivotal leadership role within a highly respected Tier One contractor. My client is seeking a confident and commercially aware Project Manager - Civil Engineering who thrives on responsibility, leads high-performing teams, and delivers projects safely, on time, and within budget. What you'll gain from this opportunity You will be joining a long-established and forward-thinking organisation where you will be trusted to lead projects autonomously, influence key decisions, and develop your career further. You will benefit from working on high-profile civil engineering schemes, with strong support for progression and professional development. About the company My client is a leading Tier One civil engineering contractor with a heritage dating back over 200 years. They have built a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK, with a focus on quality, safety, and innovation. Due to continued growth, they are expanding their Civil Engineering team in Didcot. What you will be doing As a Project Manager - Civil Engineering, you will take full responsibility for project delivery and leadership. You will be: ·Managing all site staff and leading multidisciplinary teams ·Driving project planning from inception through to completion ·Managing resources, budgets, and programme delivery ·Ensuring compliance with all company procedures and standards ·Overseeing Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements ·Delivering projects to programme and within budget ·Managing subcontractors and ensuring performance standards are met ·Liaising with clients, designers, and stakeholders ·Chairing progress and subcontractor meetings and producing reports ·Maintaining contractual records and documentation ·Leading contract meetings and providing strategic input ·Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations ·Controlling project costs and financial performance ·Compiling and submitting O&M manuals at project completion What you will need to succeed To be successful in this Project Manager - Civil Engineering role, you will ideally have: ·A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field ·Extensive experience delivering civil engineering projects (typically 10+ years) ·Proven track record managing large-scale infrastructure schemes ·Strong project planning, scheduling, and resource management skills ·Excellent understanding of construction methods and engineering principles ·Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage teams ·Effective communication skills for engaging with stakeholders at all levels ·Ability to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies ·Experience managing budgets and controlling project costs ·A full UK driving licence Salary and benefits ·Salary: Dependent on experience ·Car allowance ·Subsidised private medical cover ·Life assurance scheme ·Living away allowance (where applicable) ·Contributory pension scheme ·35 days annual leave (including public holidays) Your future development You will have the opportunity to progress into senior leadership roles, working on increasingly complex and high-value projects. My client actively supports career development and encourages continuous professional growth. This role is based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a site-based working pattern. Interested? If you are a driven Project Manager - Civil Engineering looking to take the lead on impactful projects and advance your career, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business. With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. Were also the UKs leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen. Taking on our role of FSB Regional Business and Stakeholder Engagement Manager is a fantastic opportunity to work for the UKs leading business organisation leading local activity which supports member retention and recruitment whilst also representing the voice of small businesses with local politicians, stakeholders and media. T he role is varied across four main workstreams; Commercial, Membership, Policy & Lobbying and Volunteer & Member support. The successful candidate will (but not limited to): Identify opportunities to promote FSB membership, to larger audiences, generate sales leads and retain existing members. Work closely with the Regional Sales Manager developing opportunities for sales through local partnerships, B2B exhibitions, events and other networks. Identify opportunities to generate income streams delivered through local activity. Work closely with the commercial and regional sales team to secure opportunities. Work alongside colleagues across the organisation to deliver local element of national projects. Develop strong relationships with locally elected politicians, local authorities and any other local political stakeholders, to ensure the needs of small businesses are considered within policy development. Identify, research, develop and promote national and local business issues as they arise, including where appropriate, representing FSB and its members at external meetings and the media to raise FSBs local profile. Work alongside FSB volunteers who play a key role representing the FSB by providing briefings, guidance and general support to ensure they are able to represent the views of small businesses. Who are we looking for? In this extremely diverse position, applicants should have experience in one or more of the following but will be expected to develop in other areas also: commercial, marketing and event management, public affairs and campaigning, volunteer management and building networks, regional media and communications. The Regional Business and Stakeholder Engagement Manager role requires the post holder to develop a broad range of skills across various business areas so candidates from a wide range of backgrounds will be considered but ideally they should have an understanding of the local business environment and be able to demonstrate an ability to build strong relationships The role is home based, and you will work and travel in Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties. You must have a full valid UK driving licence and appropriate road worthy vehicle suitable for business use and be willing to travel within the region to attend events and meetings. FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. We believe your work life balance is important and we provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work. In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, youll also benefit from: 26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot Annual Flex Pot to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership Health cash plan* ( Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing) Critical illness and income protection insurance Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Group Personal Pension (GPP) Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms How to apply All applications to be received by 24 June 2026. Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful. Additional information All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK. As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department . Personal data will be held and processed for up to 6 months. Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email. TPBN1_UKTJ

Site Engineer - Civil Engineering (Didcot) - Build Your Career on Major Infrastructure Projects Are you a motivated Site Engineer - Civil Engineering looking to develop your career on high-profile infrastructure schemes? This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Engineer - Civil Engineering to join a leading contractor and play a key role in delivering a major project in Didcot. My client is seeking a proactive and technically strong Site Engineer - Civil Engineering who enjoys working on site, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is keen to take ownership of engineering duties. What you'll gain from this opportunity You will be part of a supportive and experienced team where you will gain exposure to large-scale civil engineering works, develop your technical expertise, and progress your career. You will be trusted with responsibility while receiving guidance from senior engineers and site leadership. About the company My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They are known for their commitment to quality, safety, and innovation, and continue to invest in developing their people and project capabilities. What you will be doing As a Site Engineer - Civil Engineering, you will support the delivery of a major infrastructure scheme. You will be: ·Carrying out surveying and setting out duties on site ·Reviewing drawings and quantities to ensure accuracy ·Planning and organising site activities to meet programme deadlines ·Coordinating materials and liaising with procurement teams ·Communicating with consultants, subcontractors, and the wider project team ·Supervising site labour and subcontractor performance ·Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental standards ·Maintaining quality records and resolving technical issues ·Arranging material testing and calibration of instruments ·Keeping accurate and detailed site records and diaries ·Identifying and implementing improvements on site ·Supporting the Site Manager and Section Engineer as required What you will need to succeed To be successful in this Site Engineer - Civil Engineering role, you will ideally have: ·A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Project Management ·Proven experience working as a Site Engineer within civil engineering ·Strong setting out and surveying skills ·Excellent communication and coordination abilities ·Experience working on highways, rail, or public realm projects (desirable) ·Familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS, and surveying equipment (desirable) ·Understanding of construction materials and testing processes (desirable) ·Valid CSCS (or equivalent), Health & Safety knowledge, and First Aid certification Salary and benefits ·Salary: Dependent on experience ·Car allowance ·Subsidised private medical cover ·Life assurance scheme ·Contributory pension Your future development You will have the opportunity to progress into senior engineering and management roles, with access to ongoing training and development. My client encourages continuous improvement and supports engineers in building long-term careers within the business. This role is based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with a site-based working pattern as part of a collaborative project team. Interested? If you are a driven Site Engineer - Civil Engineering looking for your next opportunity on a major project, apply today or get in touch to find out more. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

Your new company A unique opportunity to influence and improve housing services at a strategic level. Are you a housing professional with a passion for regulatory assurance, compliance, and service improvement? We're partnering with a forward thinking public sector organisation to recruit a Senior Housing Regulatory Assurance Officer. This is a pivotal role shaping the quality, safety, and continuous improvement of housing services across the organisation. You will champion high standards, drive regulatory compliance, and ensure the organisation delivers safe, modern and resident focused housing services. Your new role Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of housing regulatory compliance activity Establishing and embedding service improvement frameworks Acting as a subject-matter expert for housing regulation, Consumer Standards and statutory compliance Producing high quality reports, dashboards and briefings for senior leadership and stakeholders Identifying risks early, creating action plans, and supporting service areas to raise performance Guiding teams through inspections, audits, self assessments and regulatory submissions Deputising for senior leaders when required Providing line management support to staff involved in compliance and assurance Working cross departmentally to embed a culture of quality, learning and continuous improvement What you'll need to succeed Strong knowledge of the Social Housing (Regulation) Act and the Regulator of Social Housing's Consumer Standards Experience in social housing, compliance, service improvement or project management Ability to analyse data, interpret performance trends and create action plans Skilled in writing policies, procedures, formal reports and presenting to diverse audiences Excellent investigative, problem solving and diagnostic abilities Experience developing improvement plans and delivering change A collaborative, innovative, solutions focused mindset Strong organisational ability - able to prioritise, delegate and manage competing demands Desirable: Professional housing qualification or currently working towards one What you'll get in return Highly influential position shaping service quality Opportunity to lead on a new and developing regulatory assurance framework Supportive leadership environment where ideas are valued Flexible hybrid working Chance to make a meaningful impact for residents and communities What you need to do now 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 about your career. Hays Specialist 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 hays.co.uk TPBN1_UKTJ

Assistant Town Planner - Oxford Confidential Independent Planning Consultancy External Recruitment Campaign A respected, design-conscious independent planning consultancy-kept confidential at this stage-is seeking an Assistant Town Planner to join their growing Oxford team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated graduate or early-career planner to work closely with experienced professionals on a wide variety of projects across the region. The firm is known for its high-quality work, personable culture, and strong reputation for delivering intelligent planning solutions in sectors including residential, rural, heritage, mixed-use, and commercial development. The Role As an Assistant Town Planner, you will support senior colleagues in delivering planning advice, preparing application material, and helping manage projects from early-stage feasibility through to determination. Your responsibilities will typically include: Preparing planning statements, supporting documents, and application submissions Conducting research and site appraisals to assess development potential Assisting with policy review, planning history checks, and evidence gathering Liaising with local authorities, clients, and consultants Supporting senior staff with appeals, public consultations, and reporting Helping to maintain project files and ensuring smooth delivery of deadlinesThe role provides hands-on experience, client exposure, and ongoing professional training. About You We are looking for a planner who is enthusiastic, detail-focused, and genuinely passionate about the built environment. You should have: A relevant degree in Town Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, or similar Ideally some experience in a consultancy or local authority (placement year or 6-12 months+) Strong written communication skills and an interest in preparing planning documentation A good understanding of the UK planning system and current policy Confidence working both independently and as part of a small team A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to learnCandidates working toward, or intending to work toward, RTPI accreditation are particularly encouraged. Why Join This Consultancy? The organisation offers the advantages of a close-knit, independent practice: Direct mentorship from highly experienced planning professionals Early responsibility and involvement in diverse project work A supportive, friendly culture with genuine opportunities for progression Varied work across rural, urban, and heritage contexts Competitive salary and benefits package Hybrid working and a well-located Oxford officeThis is a role where your development is taken seriously and your contribution is genuinely valued

Senior Electrical Engineer Our client is a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across a broad range of sectors, including education, defence, commercial, residential, and public sector developments. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Oxford office. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in project delivery, client management, and team development within a collaborative and supportive environment. The Role As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will form part of a wider Building Services Engineering team, delivering high-quality electrical design solutions across a diverse project portfolio. Key Responsibilities ·Deliver electrical engineering projects to a high technical standard, on time and within budget. ·Lead electrical design activities across feasibility, concept, detailed design, and construction stages. ·Manage and coordinate project delivery, ensuring client requirements are met. ·Prepare detailed specifications, calculations, reports, and technical drawings. ·Meet with clients to establish project briefs, objectives, and budget requirements. ·Review tender submissions and prepare technical recommendations and reports. ·Oversee site works, monitor installation quality, and ensure compliance with project specifications. ·Carry out inspections of existing installations and produce condition reports. ·Support project financial management, including fee forecasting and invoicing. ·Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. ·Manage workloads and support the professional development of team members. ·Assist with recruitment activities and resource planning when required. ·Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and identify new opportunities. ·Contribute to business development and marketing initiatives. About You ·Degree or Master's qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline. ·Membership of CIBSE, IET, or an equivalent professional body. ·Chartered Engineer status, or be working towards chartership. ·Proven experience delivering electrical building services projects. ·Experience managing and mentoring junior engineers. ·Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, industry standards, building regulations, CIBSE guidance, and sustainability requirements. ·Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software such as Amtech. ·Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills. ·A proactive approach to client engagement and business development. Career Development & Working Arrangements This Electrical Engineer opportunity offers genuine career progression within a growing and supportive business. You will have the opportunity to further develop your leadership capabilities, shape project delivery strategies, mentor engineers, and play a significant role in the continued growth of the team. Take the Next Step If you are a Electrical Engineer looking for an opportunity to lead projects and deliver impactful schemes, my client would be keen to hear from you. Apply today with your latest CV for immediate consideration. If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Building Services professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Buildings division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jack at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

An excellent opportunity for an experienced General Builder to join a well-established company! Job Type: Full-Time, Self-Employed. Salary: Competitive Salary from £200 Per Day, Depending on Experience. Location: Oxford, OX29. Schedule: Monday – Friday. About The Company: They are a well-established, family-run business in the property renovation sector, covering the entire Oxfordshire County. They have an enviable reputation for delivering high quality workmanship and are seeking an experienced operative to join their growing team. The company are looking for a reliable, multi-skilled, general builder to join their busy and friendly family-run property renovation business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the trade and who is able to work independently and as part of a team. Candidate Requirements: • Able to cover all aspects of General Building works, including plastering, • Own tools (which must be in good condition and regularly checked and maintained), • Valid UK driving licence, • An absolute minimum of 10 years' experience as a General Builder, • Must be self-employed, • Public Liability Insurance Policy, • Reliability and efficiency Company Van can be provided If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need

An excellent opportunity for an experienced General Builder to join a well-established company! Job Type: Full-Time, Self-Employed. Salary: Competitive Salary from £200 Per Day, Depending on Experience. Location: Oxford, OX29. Schedule: Monday Friday. About The Company: They are a well-established, family-run business in the property renovation sector, covering the entire Oxfordshire County. They have an enviable reputation for delivering high quality workmanship and are seeking an experienced operative to join their growing team. The company are looking for a reliable, multi-skilled, general builder to join their busy and friendly family-run property renovation business. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years' experience in the trade and who is able to work independently and as part of a team . Candidate Requirements: Able to cover all aspects of General Building works, including plastering Own tools (which must be in good condition and regularly checked and maintained) Valid UK driving licence An absolute minimum of 10 years' experience as a General Builder Must be self-employed Public Liability Insurance Policy Reliability and efficiency Company Van can be provided If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration. The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. TPBN1_UKTJ

Shape Relationships. Inspire Confidence. Become the Face of an International Luxury Design Brand. Are you a charismatic, entrepreneurial commercial leader who thrives in luxury environments, cultivates influential relationships and transforms trusted connections into exceptional commercial opportunities? At David Harber, we're seeking an accomplished relationship-builder and brand ambassador to become a recognised figure within the global design community, champion our award-winning collections and help drive the next phase of international growth. This is far more than a sales leadership role. You'll become the public face of David Harber across the luxury design world, building relationships with leading landscape architects, interior designers, architects, developers, hospitality brands, collectors and high-net-worth individuals while leading a talented sales team and personally delivering meaningful commercial growth. The Role at a Glance: Sales & Business Development Director Hybrid Working | Didcot, Oxfordshire HQ (2-3 Days Per Week) + UK & International Travel £85,000 - £100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus + Benefits Full Time - Permanent Company: Multi-award-winning, internationally renowned luxury sculptures, sundials and water features Our Values: Creativity. Teamwork. Excellence. Collaboration. Pride Clients: High-Net-Worth Individuals, Landscape Architects, Garden Designers, Property Developers, Architects, Art Consultants and Luxury Hospitality Brands Projects Destined For: Prestigious Private Estates, Luxury Developments, Hotels, Public Spaces and Iconic Gardens Worldwide Pedigree: Recipient of The Queen's Award for International Trade. Seven-Time Chelsea Flower Show Tradestand Trophy Winner. Multiple International Design Awards. Highlights: Three sundials unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and one by His Majesty King Charles III Your Expertise: Luxury Sales Leadership, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, International Growth, Client Engagement, Relationship Building and Team Leadership Your Background: Luxury Design, Art, Architecture, Interiors, Landscape Design, Sculpture, Luxury Property, Bespoke Products or Premium Brands Welcome to David Harber David Harber is an internationally celebrated British luxury design house whose handcrafted sculptures, sundials and water features grace some of the world's most prestigious addresses. From private estates and royal residences to luxury developments, world-class hotels and public spaces, our work combines artistry, craftsmanship and innovation to create pieces that transform environments and leave lasting impressions. Every creation is handcrafted in rural Oxfordshire by a team united by a relentless commitment to excellence, originality and exceptional client experience. Family-owned and proudly independent, our reputation has been built over decades through extraordinary design, meticulous craftsmanship and enduring relationships. Today, those same foundations continue to drive our growth across the UK and international markets. Where You'll Shine As Sales & Business Development Director, you'll operate at the intersection of luxury design, relationship capital and commercial leadership. You'll be equally comfortable hosting clients at RHS Chelsea Flower Show, representing David Harber on industry panels, cultivating relationships with influential designers in London and New York, identifying opportunities within luxury property and hospitality networks, and converting high-value commissions into long-term commercial partnerships. Success in this role comes from building trust, creating visibility, opening doors and transforming relationships into revenue. You'll become a recognised ambassador for the David Harber brand while helping shape the future commercial direction of the business. What You'll Shape Commercial Growth & Business Development Industry Influence & Brand Representation Relationship Development Leadership & Team Development About You You're someone who naturally creates opportunities through your relationships, reputation and commercial instincts. You understand that success in luxury markets is rarely about hard selling. It's about credibility, trust, influence and the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships that create long-term commercial value. You'll likely bring Significant experience and connections within luxury design, interiors, architecture, art, bespoke products, luxury property, hospitality or related premium sectors • A proven track record of securing and developing high-value client relationships • Experience navigating long sales cycles and consultative buying journeys • A demonstrable record of delivering commercial growth and revenue generation • Exceptional networking, presentation and public speaking skills • Gravitas, polish and presence without ego • An entrepreneurial mindset and a hands-on approach to opportunity creation • Resilience, patience and determination when developing complex opportunities • Experience leading, mentoring and developing successful commercial teams • The ability to balance strategic thinking with practical execution The type of person who will thrive in the role A natural connector and relationship-builder • Knowledge and experience within luxury and or the design or community • Experience selling bespoke, commissioned or premium products and services • International business development experience, particularly within North America • Comfortable engaging with affluent and influential audiences • Commercially astute, curious and highly proactive • Entrepreneurial in your approach to identifying and converting opportunities • Equally effective in a boardroom, at an industry event or on a client site • A recognised professional within your sector or someone ready to step into a larger leadership role • Energised by representing a brand and being visible within your industry Shape the Future of an Iconic British Luxury Brand This is a rare opportunity to join an internationally acclaimed luxury brand at a defining moment in its growth journey. You'll have the platform, autonomy and influence to shape commercial strategy, build exceptional relationships and leave a lasting mark on a business renowned for craftsmanship, creativity and excellence. If you're ready to become the trusted face of a world-class British luxury brand and help write the next chapter of an extraordinary success story, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of David Harber. Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details

Project Manager / Senior Site Manager - Oxford Salary: £60,000 - £71,000 + Car Allowance + Pension Location: Oxford Sectors: Education, Commercial, Leisure & Heritage Project Type: New Build & Refurbishment An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager or experienced Senior Site Manager to join a well-established, family-owned regional contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across Oxford and the wider South of England. The business has been operating for well over a century and is known for delivering design & build, new build, restoration and refurbishment projects, typically from £1 Million to £10 Million. This is a key leadership role within the Oxford team, focused on projects across the education, commercial, leisure and heritage sectors. The successful individual will play an important part in leading projects and site teams, working within a business known for its people-first culture, collaborative approach and commitment to quality. The client has a number of schemes due to commence over the coming months, with project values ranging from £1 million to £6 million. These projects are all based in Central Oxford and will include a mix of new build and refurbishment works, offering excellent variety and a strong pipeline of local work. The Company Our client is an award-winning, financially strong regional contractor with an established presence across the South of England, including Oxford. They operate across a broad range of sectors including education, commerce & industry, sports & leisure, healthcare, residential, arts & culture and heritage-led projects, delivering both new build and refurbishment schemes for public and private sector clients.They have built an excellent reputation for their friendly, efficient and committed approach, with a culture that is supportive, collaborative, positive, professional and people-focused. The business is known for strong long-term relationships with both clients and supply chain partners, offering stability, longevity and a genuine opportunity to progress. The Role As Project Manager / Senior Site Manager, you will take a lead role in the delivery of projects in and around Oxford. These schemes will range across education, commercial, leisure and heritage, and may include both refurbishment and new build works.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to join a respected contractor where they can take real ownership, be visible within the team, and contribute to the success of a growing regional department. Key Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day delivery of projects from inception through to completion Manage site teams, subcontractors and programme performance Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard of quality Coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to maintain progress and communication Oversee site logistics, reporting and planning activities Support commercial and programme objectives throughout the project lifecycle Drive a positive site culture and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships About You Experience as a Project Manager or a Senior Site Manager ready to step into a broader leadership role Background working for a main contractor on new build and/or refurbishment projects Sector experience in education, commercial, leisure or heritage would be highly desirable Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills Able to manage projects and site teams effectively while maintaining high standards Ambitious and looking for a role with long-term progression and stability What's on Offer £62,000 - £72,000 salary Car allowance + pension Opportunity to work on a varied pipeline of projects across Oxford Lead role within a respected and established regional business Long-term career prospects with a contractor known for longevity and progression Positive team culture that is supportive, collaborative, friendly, committed and quality-driven If you'd like to discuss this opportunity, please apply below or contact James Mitchell at Hays Southampton. Hays Specialist 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 (url removed)

PAM Specialist - £592 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required Overview: We are seeking an experienced Privileged Access Management (PAM) Specialist to join a major UK government research organisation on a long‑term programme of work. This is a hands‑on technical role focused on designing, implementing, and managing enterprise‑grade PAM solutions to secure privileged access across complex infrastructure. You will play a key role in strengthening identity security, ensuring robust credential protection, and supporting the organisation’s wider cyber security strategy. Key Responsibilities: Implement, configure, and manage enterprise PAM toolkits. Configure and support Privileged Remote Access solutions. Manage credential vaulting, automated password rotation, and check-in/check-out workflows. Configure and maintain session monitoring and recording. Support discovery, onboarding, and lifecycle management for service accounts. Onboard Windows, Linux/Unix, and network devices into PAM platforms. Manage privileged account controls within Active Directory. Integrate PAM solutions with SIEM tools for event ingestion, correlation, and alerting. Troubleshoot connector, policy, and session issues. Produce high-quality technical documentation and runbooks. Essential experience: Proven hands-on experience deploying and managing PAM solutions. Strong knowledge of Privileged Remote Access technologies. Expertise in credential vaulting and password lifecycle automation. Experience configuring privileged session recording/monitoring. Familiarity with service account discovery and automated governance. Experience onboarding multi‑platform systems (Windows/Linux/network devices). Understanding of AD privileged identity management. Experience with SIEM integrations for PAM audit logging. Working knowledge of ISO 27001 and NIST CSF. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills. Excellent documentation capability. Eligible for SC clearance. Desirable skills: Degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, or related field. Certifications in BeyondTrust (Password Safe, Privileged Remote Access). Experience with BeyondTrust EPM, CyberArk, or Delinea. Scripting skills in PowerShell or Python. Experience securing privileged access to databases (SQL Server, Oracle). Familiarity with ITSM/change control processes. Previous work within public sector or critical national infrastructure. Understanding of OT/ICS environments. PAM Specialist - £592 PD (Inside IR35) – 6 Month Contract – Hybrid 2/3 Days in Oxford – BPSS Required

General Foreman - Civil Engineering (Didcot) - Career-Defining Opportunity Are you a General Foreman - Civil Engineering looking to take full ownership of major infrastructure projects while progressing your career within a growing and forward-thinking contractor? This is a fantastic opportunity for a General Foreman - Civil Engineering to join a thriving team delivering high-quality civil engineering works in Didcot. My client is seeking a driven and experienced General Foreman - Civil Engineering who is ready to lead from the front, influence project delivery, and play a key role in shaping site performance and team culture. What you'll gain from this opportunity You will be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering long-term career development, structured progression, and the chance to work on impactful civil engineering schemes. You will benefit from a supportive environment where your ideas, leadership, and experience are valued. About the company My client is a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. With continued growth in their Civil Engineering division, they are expanding their team in Didcot and are committed to maintaining high standards in safety, quality, and innovation. What you will be doing As a General Foreman - Civil Engineering, you will be responsible for leading site operations and ensuring successful project delivery. You will be: ·Managing site teams including Engineers and Foremen to ensure efficient delivery ·Ensuring all Health & Safety procedures are followed and upheld on site ·Monitoring and controlling all aspects of the project to meet programme and budget targets ·Managing subcontractors and coordinating site activities ·Liaising with clients, designers, and key stakeholders ·Attending progress meetings and producing reports ·Overseeing Quality and Environmental plans on site ·Identifying and implementing improvements and innovations ·Controlling costs and ensuring works meet specifications ·Promoting and embedding a strong safety culture across the site team What you will need to succeed To be successful in this General Foreman - Civil Engineering role, you will ideally have: ·Proven experience working as a General Foreman within civil engineering ·Strong leadership and organisational skills ·Excellent understanding of construction processes and site operations ·Ability to read and interpret technical drawings ·Strong communication and stakeholder management skills ·Relevant construction or site management qualifications (desirable) ·Valid CSCS (or equivalent) and Health & Safety knowledge ·Experience working on highways or public realm projects (desirable) Salary and benefits ·Salary: Dependent on experience ·Car allowance ·Subsidised private medical cover ·Life assurance scheme ·Living away allowance (where applicable) ·Contributory pension scheme ·35 days annual leave (including public holidays) Your future development You will have access to ongoing training, career progression opportunities, and the chance to work on increasingly complex and high-profile projects. My client supports professional growth and encourages individuals to develop into senior leadership roles. This role is based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, with site-based working as part of a collaborative project team. Interested? If you are an experienced General Foreman - Civil Engineering looking for your next challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career. Apply today to be considered or get in touch for a confidential discussion. FOOTNOTE: If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation. Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information. By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third-party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage, you wish to withdraw your consent please contact us

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